All proposed subdivisions or land developments
shall be coordinated and planned so as to be compatible with adjoining
or nearby neighborhoods or approved subdivisions or land developments
to the end that harmonious development will result. Such coordination
shall also pertain to subdivisions or land developments located adjacent
to neighboring townships.
Upon the recording of an approved subdivision and/or land development plan, the streets, parks and other public improvements shown thereon shall be and become a part of the Official Map of the Township, subject, however, to the provisions of §
110-44 herein.
All work and materials shall be subject to inspection
for conformity with the terms of this chapter by the Township Engineer.
A. When any work or materials are determined by the Township
Engineer not to be in compliance with the terms of this chapter or
any other Township ordinance, code, regulation, plan or map, or at
variance with any permit issued therefor, the Township Engineer may,
by notice in writing or verbal order followed by notice in writing,
direct that all work upon improvements in the subdivision or land
development forthwith stop until such noncompliance or variance is
corrected; except as the Township Engineer may deem necessary to prevent
injury or damage to persons or property, no work shall thereafter
be performed upon the same except in accordance with the order of
the Township Engineer.
B. No underground pipes, works, lines, structures, subgrades
or base courses shall be covered until the same shall be inspected
and approved by the Township Engineer, and if the same have been covered
contrary to the provisions hereof, upon the order of the Township
Engineer the landowner or developer shall cause the same to be forthwith
uncovered so as to permit the inspection thereof.
C. When an inspection of any improvements shall be required,
or desired by the landowner or developer, the landowner or developer
shall give the Township Engineer 48 hours' notice in advance.
When a subdivision or land development plan
has been approved and recorded in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter, and the improvements thereon completed and approved
by the Board of Supervisors, or, in lieu thereof, an improvement bond
or other security has been furnished the Township, the purchasers
and mortgagees of lots in the subdivision or land development shall
be relieved of any and all liability for any deficiency in, lack of
or failure to complete the said improvements by the landowner or developer,
and any failure to complete or properly complete the said improvements
shall not encumber any lot or lots in the said subdivision or land
development.
Before acting upon any subdivision and/or land
development plan, the Board of Supervisors may conduct a public hearing
thereon, pursuant to public notice.
The landowner and/or developer shall notify
all builders and/or contractors that they shall perform all work in
accordance with the regulations and requirements of this chapter,
and such other Township ordinances, codes, regulations, plans and
maps as shall be applicable thereto.
The Township Planning Commission may recommend
to the Board of Supervisors that the plan requirements for a subdivision
and/or land development be modified or altered in order to encourage
or promote economy and ingenuity in the layout and design of subdivisions
and land developments; to more effectively protect unique and/or sensitive
environmental areas; or to more effectively conform to the purposes
of this chapter, as follows:
A. With respect to encouraging or promoting economy and
ingenuity in the layout and design of subdivisions and land developments,
the Township Planning Commission may recommend modifications to plan
requirements for, but not limited to, the following types of proposals:
(1) Those which may involve earth sheltered housing design.
(2) Those which may involve special forms of solar energy
conservation.
(3) Those which may involve the conversion, reuse and/or
adaptation of an existing structure or building.
B. With respect to more effectively protecting various
critical environmental areas, the Township Planning Commission may
recommend modifications to plan requirements for, but not limited
to, the following types of proposals:
(1) Those which would more effectively protect existing
tree growth, especially notable trees and stands of indigenous vegetation.
(2) Those which would minimize extensive grading and the
displacement of soil.
(3) Those which would enhance groundwater recharge.
(4) Those which would minimize surface water runoff and
improve the management of stormwater.
(5) Those which would preserve historic or cultural sites
or structures.
(6) Those which would conserve prime agricultural lands
and soils.
(7) Those which would minimize visibility of development
and protect the visual quality of ridges and other exposed areas.
C. In granting modifications to the landowner or developer,
the Board of Supervisors may impose such conditions as will, in its
judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards or
requirements so varied or modified.