This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "East Goshen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. 
Provide for harmonious, orderly, efficient and integrated growth of the Township.
B. 
Assure that land to be developed shall be of such character that it can be used safely without danger to health, peril from fire, flood, erosion, excessive noise and smoke or other menace.
C. 
Provide for drainage, water supply, sewage disposal and other appropriate utility services.
D. 
Provide for the coordination of existing streets, parks, highways and land uses with probable streets, parks, highways and land uses.
E. 
Provide for a safe, convenient and functional system for vehicular traffic on streets of such width, grade and location as to accommodate prospective traffic as determined by existing and probable future land and building uses.
F. 
Provide for arrangement of building lots, blocks and streets so as to afford adequate light, view and air and to facilitate fire protection.
G. 
Assure land will be developed with due regard to topography and geologic conditions so that the natural beauty of the land, vegetation and historical structures shall be protected and enhanced.
H. 
Provide for adequate open space for recreation, wildlife, light and air and for adequate sites for schools, parks, playgrounds, pathways/greenways and other community services, which shall be located so as to provide pedestrian and/or vehicular access to such facilities for residents of all neighborhoods.
[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 129-D-03]
I. 
Secure equitable handling of subdivision and land development plans by providing uniform procedures and standards for observance of both subdividers and of Township officials.
This chapter is adopted to promote an orderly plan of development in accordance with Chapter 240, Zoning, and the Comprehensive Plan, including data on existing conditions, statements concerning the proposed plan and evaluation of implementation techniques.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Plan is on file in the Township offices.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, any subdivision and/or land development shall be in conformity with this chapter and all standards and specifications adopted as a part of such chapter.
In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public health, welfare and safety. Where the provisions of this chapter and all standards and specifications adopted under it impose greater restrictions than those of any other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter and its standards and specifications shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any statute or other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.