[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
This chapter has been designed and adopted to provide uniform
standards and procedures for the regulation and control of subdivision
and land development within Hepburn Township. The purpose of such
regulation and control is to provide for the safe and coordinated
development of the Township by assuring sites suitable for building
purposes and human habitation; by coordinating proposed streets and
other proposed public improvements with those existing; by assuring
that adequate easements or rights-of-way are provided for drainage
facilities and public utilities in general; and by assuring that reservations,
if any, by the developer of any area designated for use as public
grounds shall be suitable in size and location for their designated
uses.
[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
The following chapter, including Appendices, shall be in full
force and effect, including definitions, plan requirements and processing
procedures, design standards, improvements and construction requirements
and conditions of acceptance of public improvements by the Township
of Hepburn.
[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
This chapter shall be known as the "Hepburn Township Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance."
[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code effective January 1, 1969, 53 P.S. § 10101
et seq., as amended.
[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
All applications for subdivision and land development located
within Hepburn Township shall be forwarded upon receipt by the Township
to the County planning agency for review and report at the applicant's
expense. The Township shall not approve such applications until the
County report is received or until the expiration of 30 days from
the date the application was forwarded to the County.
