[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
Where the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hardships
may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may request
that the Board of Supervisors modify the regulations so that substantial
justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided that
such modification will not have the effect of nullifying the intent
and purpose of the comprehensive plan or these regulations.
[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974]
1.
The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified
for encouraging and promoting flexibility, economy and ingenuity in
the layout and design of subdivisions and land developments including
provisions authorizing the planning agency to alter site requirements
and for encouraging other practices which are in accordance with modern
and evolving principles of site planning and development.
2.
In granting modifications, the Planning Commission may require such
conditions, as will, in its judgement, secure substantially the objectives
of the standards or requirements so varied or modified. The recommending
of modifications by the Planning Commission shall be conditional and
subject to the final approval of the Board of Supervisors of the Township
in cases where standards or requirements are reduced or modified.
[Ord. 74-2, 7/2/1974; as amended by Ord. 8.5.2008, 8/5/2008]
1.
The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified
by the Board of Supervisors in the case of a plan or a program for
a complete community, neighborhood unit, or a mobile home park, which
in the judgment of the Planning Commission shall provide adequate
public space and improvements for circulation, recreation, light,
air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated
and which also provides such covenants or other legal provisions as
will assure conformity to and achievement of the plan.
B.
Other Large Scale Development. Not involving the subdivision of land
to include, but not necessarily limited to, campgrounds, fairgrounds,
industrial parks, shopping centers, planned residential developments,
campus type educational facilities, nursing homes, correctional institutions
and similar installations shall be subject to plan review, comment
and adjustment by the Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors;
however, prior to any local approvals, evidence of compliance with
all rules and regulations of the State Departments of Environmental
Protection and Transportation will be required.
