These regulations shall be known and may be
cited as the "Swatara Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for
harmonious development of the municipality and county by ensuring:
A. The orderly and efficient integration of subdivisions
into the development of the Township of Swatara;
B. Sites suitable for building purposes and human habitation;
C. Conformance of subdivision plans with public improvement
plans;
D. Coordination of intermunicipal public improvement
plans and programs;
E. The protection of water resources and drainageways;
F. The efficient movement of traffic;
G. The management of stormwater runoff problem areas;
H. Equitable handling of all subdivision plans by providing
uniform standards and procedures;
I. The greater health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
of the Township of Swatara; and
J. The efficient and orderly extension of community services
and facilities at minimum cost and maximum convenience.
Applications for subdivision and land development
located within the Township of Swatara shall be forwarded upon receipt,
with the appropriate review fee, to the Dauphin County Planning Commission
for review and report. The Board of Commissioners shall not approve
such applications until the county review report is received or until
the expiration of 30 days from the date the application was forwarded
to the County Planning Commission. As evidence of their review and
report, officials of the County Planning Commission will sign final
plats which have been formally approved by the Township before such
plats are presented for recording.
In interpreting and applying the provisions
of this chapter, they shall be held to be minimum requirements for
the promotion of public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and
greater welfare. Where provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions
than those of any statute, other ordinance, restriction or regulation,
the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions
of a statute, other ordinance, resolution or regulation impose greater
restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, resolution,
ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.