[Ord. No. 1974-1, 2/18/1974]
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the division and development of land within Doylestown Borough, in order to promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community.
[Ord. No. 1974-1, 2/18/1974]
1. 
It is the general intent of this chapter to regulate the division and development of land 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. 
Assume sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation, and to provide for the harmonious development of Doylestown Borough;
F. 
Coordinate existing streets with proposed streets, parks, or other features of the Borough;
G. 
Ensure adequate open space for traffic, recreation, light, and air;
H. 
Provide proper distribution of population;
I. 
Give effect to the policies and proposals of the Comprehensive Plan for Doylestown Borough;
J. 
Regulate the subdivision and/or development of land within any designated floodplain district in order to promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community;
[Added by Ord. No. 1984-10, 5/17/1984]
K. 
Require that each subdivision lot in flood-prone areas include a safe building site with adequate access; and that public facilities which serve such uses be designed and installed to minimize flood damage; and
[Added by Ord. No. 1984-10, 5/17/1984]
L. 
Protect individuals from buying lands which are unsuitable for use because of flooding by prohibiting the improper subdivision and/or development of unprotected lands within the designated floodplain districts.
[Added by Ord. No. 1984-10, 5/17/1984]
[Ord. No. 1974-1, 2/18/1974]
This chapter may be cited as the "Doylestown Borough Subdivision and Land Development Regulations."
[Ord. No. 1974-1, 2/18/1974]
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.
[Ord. No. 1984-10, 5/17/1984]
This chapter supersedes any ordinances currently in effect in flood areas. However, any other applicable ordinances shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
[Ord. No. 1984-10, 5/17/1984]
The grant of a permit or approval of a plan for any proposed subdivision and/or land development to be located within any identified floodplain area or district shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by the municipality or by any official or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use, and shall create no liability upon the municipality, its officials or employees.