Township of Spring Garden, PA Article I General Regulations

§ 275-1 Short title.

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Spring Garden Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."

§ 275-2 Purpose.

The purpose of these subdivision and land development regulations is to provide for the harmonious development of the Township by:

A. Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration of land developments within the Township.

B. Ensuring conformance of land development plans with the Comprehensive Plan and public improvements plans.

C. Ensuring the provision of adequate public facilities including roadways, walkways, streetlighting, water supply, storm and sanitary sewerage facilities, recreation sites, open spaces and other improvements for the public health, safety and welfare.

D. Ensuring coordination of intermunicipal public improvement plans and programs.

E. Securing the protection of water resources and drainageways and other environmental resources.

F. 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 designed and installed to preclude flood damage at the time of initial construction.

G. Protecting individuals from buying lands which are unsuitable for use because of flood hazards by prohibiting the subdivision and/or development of unprotected flood-prone lands.

H. Facilitating the efficient movement of traffic.

I. Securing equitable handling of all land development plans by providing uniform standards and procedures.

J. In general, promoting greater health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township.

K. Securing adequate sites for recreation, conservation, scenic and other open-space purposes.

§ 275-3 Authority and jurisdiction.

A. No land development of any lot, tract or parcel of land shall be made; no street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main or other improvements in connection therewith shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use or travel, or for the common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon, except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

B. The authority for the control and regulation of subdivision and land development within the Township shall be as follows:

(1) Approval by the Township Board of Commissioners. The Spring Garden Township Board of Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "Board of Commissioners," shall be vested with the authority to approve or disapprove all subdivision and land development plans.

(2) Review by the Township Planning Commission. The Spring Garden Township Planning Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Planning Commission," shall be vested with the review of subdivision and land development plans.

(3) Review by the County Planning Commission. Plans for subdivision and land development located within Spring Garden Township shall be forwarded upon receipt by Spring Garden Township to the York County Planning Commission for review and report. Spring Garden Township Board of Commissioners shall not approve such plans until the County report is received or until the expiration of 30 days from the date the application was forwarded to the County.