This chapter is enacted for the purpose of assuring sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation and to provide for the harmonious development of Greencastle Borough; for the coordination of existing streets with proposed streets; for adequate open space for traffic, recreation, light and air, for proper distribution of population and conformity with the Borough Zoning Ordinance (Chapter
205), thereby creating conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of Greencastle Borough.
The provisions of the 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.
[Amended 1-3-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-3]
This chapter may be cited as "The Greencastle
Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."