The Board of Supervisors of West Deer Township, County of Allegheny,
and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do ordain that:
A.
Such regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive
plan, and designed to lessen congestion on roads and highways; to
secure safety from panic and other danger; to promote health and the
general welfare to avoid undue congestion of population; to facilitate
the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,
parks and other requirements. It is not the intent of this Chapter
to restrict, control or place hardship upon the continued agricultural
use of land within its area or jurisdiction and control.
B.
The specific objectives of this Chapter are extracted from the West
Deer Township Comprehensive Plan, as amended and updated in both the
"West Deer Township Comprehensive Plan Update" and the "Indiana-West
Deer Township Joint Comprehensive Plan." They generally include the
coordination of the diversified physical elements and the protection
of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the public. More
particularly, the objectives guiding this Chapter are as follows:
(1)
Overall development. Create a healthy, economically and socially
sound and attractive environment for the residents of West Deer Township;
and further, to consider all governmental structure options in development
programs to meet specific goals and objectives.
(2)
Environment. To conserve and efficiently use our natural resources
directing economic activities and land use development toward compatibility
with the natural environment.
(3)
Land use. To create a development pattern that will conserve the
natural amenities and encourage a harmonious balance between various
land uses and residential structures to produce an overall appealing
atmosphere and maintain and enhance a distinctive community character.
(4)
Economics. To develop a diversified economic base to assure full
and continuous employment and a range of commercial and service activities
sufficient to meet local demands.
(5)
Housing. To provide a variety of housing types to permit a range
of choice for the residents regardless of their economic status or
social characteristics.
(6)
Community facilities. To offer a level of community facilities adequate
in amount and type to meet existing population needs and prepare for
future demand by programming and locating such facilities for maximum
accessibility and efficiency of operation.
(7)
Transportation. To supply a circulation system that provides safe
and convenient movement of people and goods, with the least possible
infringement upon other values.
