This chapter is established for the purpose of assuring sites
suitable for building purposes and human habitation; to provide for
the harmonious development of the Borough in accordance with the Comprehensive
Development Plan; for the coordination of existing development with
proposed development within the Borough; for adequate open spaces,
proper traffic flow, recreation, light and air; and for the proper
distribution of population, thereby creating conditions favorable
to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens.
Hereafter, no activity covered by these regulations shall be
permitted, no land shall be subdivided (see definition for "subdivision"),
no land shall be developed (see definition for "land development")
and no improvements to land (see definition for "improvements to land")
shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use
or travel, or for the common use of occupants of buildings or properties
abutting thereon, except in strict accordance with the requirements
and procedures of this chapter.
Chapter
290, Zoning, of the Code of the Borough of West View and other applicable ordinances and regulations of the Borough are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
Whenever there is a difference between the minimum standards
specified herein and those included in other Borough ordinances and
regulations, the more stringent requirements shall apply.
The layout or arrangement of the subdivision or land development
shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan and to any regulations or
maps adopted in furtherance thereof.
Hereafter, no lot in a subdivision may be sold; no permit to erect any building upon land in a subdivision may be issued; no cuts, grading or filling may be permitted; and no streets, walkways, curbs, gutters, streetlights, fire hydrants, shade trees, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water lines or other improvements as may be required shall be constructed until the improvements required herein have been constructed or guaranteed in accordance with Article
VI of this chapter.
Hereafter, except as provided in this chapter, any plat of any
subdivision, street or development of land not approved by the Planning
Commission or Borough Council in accordance with the provisions and
procedure set forth herein shall be null and void.