This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of Latrobe."
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority
delegated to municipalities under the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code (Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as reenacted and amended) and to promote good planning practice.
These regulations are adopted for the following
reasons and purposes:
A. To provide minimum uniform procedures and standards
that will ensure the equitable processing and approving of land development
plans.
B. To enable the Planning Commission to carry out its
assigned function of coordinating the growth processes within the
community.
C. To ensure an integrated development of the community
in an efficient and orderly manner in conformity with the Comprehensive
Plan for Latrobe.
D. To provide for an orderly expansion and extension
of community services and facilities at minimum cost and maximum convenience.
E. To promote the health, safety and general welfare
of the citizens of Latrobe.