This chapter is adopted for the following purposes:
A. To guide the orderly and efficient development of
the Township.
B. To create conditions favorable to the health, safety
and general welfare of the citizens of the Township.
C. To provide for the equitable processing of subdivision
and land developments by establishing uniform procedures and standards.
D. To ensure coordination of subdivision and land developments
with Township, intermunicipal, county and commonwealth improvement
plans.
E. To assist orderly, efficient, integrated and harmonious
development of the Township.
F. To coordinate proposed streets with existing streets
or other proposed streets, parks or other features of the Township.
G. To provide adequate open spaces for traffic, recreation,
light and air and for the proper distribution of population.
H. To protect the social and economic stability of the
Township and conserve the value of lots and buildings in the Township.
I. To provide for proper control of runoff and drainage,
water supply, sewage disposal and other utility services.
No subdivision or land development of any lot,
tract or parcel of land shall be effected, no street, sanitary sewer,
stormwater sewer, water main or other improvements in connection therewith
shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use
or travel, no grading of the property shall be commenced, or for the
common use of occupants of buildings abutting said improvements, except
in strict accordance with the provisions of this chapter and all ordinances
of the Township.