The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and
control the division and development of land within Upper Southampton
Township, in order to promote the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community.
It is the general intent of this chapter to
regulate the division and development of land such as to:
A.
Regulate the flow of traffic in the streets and highways.
B.
Further the orderly and appropriate use of land.
C.
Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers.
D.
Facilitate adequate provision for transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks, playgrounds, and other public facilities.
E.
Assure sites suitable for building purposes and human
habitation, and to provide for the harmonious development of Upper
Southampton Township.
F.
Coordinate existing streets with proposed streets,
parks, or other features of the township.
G.
Ensure adequate open spaces for traffic, recreation,
light, air, and effective drainage.
H.
Provide proper distribution of population.
This is a chapter establishing rules, regulations,
and standards governing the subdivision and development of land within
the township, setting forth the procedures to be followed by the Township
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in administering these
rules, regulations, and standards, and setting forth the penalties
for the violation thereof as established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
This chapter may be cited as the "Upper Southampton
Township Subdivision and Land Development Regulations."
The provisions of this chapter shall be held
to be minimum requirements to meet the above stated purposes. Where
the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those
of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation, the provisions of
this chapter shall prevail. Where the provisions of any statute, other
ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than those of
this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance, or regulation
shall prevail.
