This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Conewago
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 2009."
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the harmonious
development of the Township by:
A. Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration of land developments
within the Township.
B. Ensuring that the arrangement and design of subdivisions and land developments conform to the Comprehensive Plan, the Official Sewage Facilities Plan, Chapter
155, Zoning, and all other ordinances, codes, regulations, plans, and maps adopted in furtherance thereof.
C. Promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the Township.
D. Assuring sites are suitable for construction purposes, human habitation
and intended use.
E. Facilitating and accommodating prospective pedestrian and vehicular
movement, fire protection, life safety, and other essential services
through a coordinated system and design of streets.
F. Ensuring the coordination and conformity of subdivision and land
development plans with the public improvement plans of the Township
regarding such facilities as streets, utilities, and other facilities
and improvements.
G. Establishing a uniform and equitable procedure for the review and
processing of subdivision and/or land development plans.
H. Establishing standards to ensure that developments are environmentally
sound, by requiring preservation of existing natural features to the
greatest possible extent in areas affected by excavation, construction
or other land development activities.
I. Establishing minimum standards for the design and construction of
improvements which aid in the use and enjoyment of land, such as streets,
sidewalks, adequate drainage, and water and sanitary sewer facilities,
and which would aid in precluding adverse environmental effects, such
as sedimentation, soil erosion, soil contamination, flooding, deforestation,
water pollution, and air pollution.
J. Establishing standards for the administration of this chapter.
The Board of Supervisors of Conewago Township, Adams County,
Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning
Code, Act 247 of 1968, reenacted and amended by Act 170 of 1988,
and as subsequently amended, hereby enacts and ordains the following
chapter governing subdivisions and land developments within the limits
of Conewago Township.
The Board of Supervisors is the body responsible for administration
and enforcement of this chapter and does hereby designate the Conewago
Township Planning Commission as an agency of the Board of Supervisors,
which makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning
subdivision plans, land development plans and waivers.