This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Township of Chartiers Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."
The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,
Act 247 of 1968, as reenacted and amended by Act 170 of 1988, and
as subsequently amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq. ("MPC"),
enables and authorizes governing bodies of municipalities to enact
a subdivision and land development ordinance to regulate subdivisions
and land developments situated within the municipality. All subdivisions
and land development plats of land situated within the Township shall
be submitted to the Township planning agency for review and comment
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and to the Board
of Supervisors for approval.
The purpose of this subdivision and land development
chapter is to provide for harmonious development of the Township by:
A. Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration
of subdivisions and land developments within the Township as based
on the Chartiers Township Comprehensive Plan adopted September 24,
1986, as amended.
B. Ensuring conformance of subdivision plans and land
development plans with public improvement plans.
C. Ensuring coordination of intermunicipal public improvement
plans and programs.
D. Securing the protection of water resources and drainageways.
E. Facilitating the safe and efficient movement of people
and goods.
F. Securing equitable handling of all subdivision and
land development plans by providing uniform standards and procedures.
G. Regulating the subdivision and/or development of land
within any designated floodplain district in order to promote the
general health, welfare and safety of the community.
H. Requiring that each subdivision lot in flood-prone
areas be provided with a safe building site with adequate access and
that public facilities which serve such uses be designated and installed
to preclude flood at the time of initial construction.
I. Protecting individuals from buying lands which are
unsuitable for use because of flood by prohibiting the improper subdivision
and/or land development of unprotected lands within the designated
floodplain district.
J. In general, promoting the greater health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of the Township.