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.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
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.