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The Board of Supervisors of Doylestown Township, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has adopted these regulations by ordinance, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[1] governing the subdivision and development of land within Doylestown Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
B. 
All previous Doylestown Township subdivision and land development regulations and subsequent amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish rules, regulations, standards and procedures governing the subdivision and development of land within the Township of Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to the authority set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[1] setting forth the procedure to be followed by the Township in administering these rules, regulations and standards; establishing conditions of acceptance by the Township; and setting forth penalties for the violation of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of Doylestown Township."
The regulations are adopted for the following purposes:
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To provide standards for orderly, efficient and integrated development of land.
B. 
To provide for the coordination of existing streets and public utilities with new facilities.
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To protect and preserve environmentally sensitive areas, important natural resources and agricultural areas.
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To provide for efficient and orderly extension of community services and facilities.
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To ensure conformance of land utilization with the provisions of Chapter 175, Zoning; the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[1] guidelines of the Comprehensive Plan of Doylestown Township and the applicable requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
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To promote thereby the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of the Township.
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To secure equitable handling of all subdivision and land development plans by providing uniform procedures and standards for observance by subdividers and the Township.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements to meet the above-stated purposes.
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Whenever any regulations made under authority of this chapter require a greater width or size of yards or other open spaces, or require a lower height of buildings or smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied or impose more restrictive standards than are required in or under any other statute, the provisions of the regulations made under authority of this chapter shall govern.
B. 
Whenever the provisions of any other statute require a greater width or size of yards or other open space or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied or impose more restrictive standards than are required by any regulations made under authority of this chapter, the provisions of such statute shall govern.
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This chapter does not repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically or explicitly repealed by this chapter, or any restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto.
D. 
Provisions in Chapter 175, Zoning, providing for varying design standards shall not be considered to be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. To the extent that a conflict may exist between the provisions of this chapter and those of Chapter 175, Zoning, the provisions of Chapter 175 shall apply.
E. 
From and after the effective date of this chapter, any subdivision or land development for which application is made shall be in conformity with this chapter and all standards and specifications adopted as part of such chapter.
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No parcel containing any deed restriction or previous plan restriction forbidding subdivision of that parcel may be further subdivided.
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Board of Supervisors that:
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If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provisions of this chapter to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to those provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective, and all other provisions of this chapter shall continue to be separately and fully effective.
B. 
If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the application of any provision or provisions of this chapter to any lot, building or other structure or tract of land to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the person, property or situation immediately involved in the controversy, and the application of any such provision to other persons, property or situations shall not be affected.