This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough
of Palmyra Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 2012."
The purpose of this Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
is to provide for the harmonious development of the Borough by:
A. Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration of land developments
within the Borough.
B. Ensuring conformance of development plans with the most recent version
of the Borough's Comprehensive Plan and other municipal documents.
C. Ensuring the provision of adequate public facilities, including roadways,
walkways, water supply, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, open
spaces and other improvements for the public health, safety and welfare.
D. Ensuring coordination of intermunicipal and intramunicipal public
improvement plans and programs.
E. Securing the protection of water resources, drainageways and other
environmental resources.
F. Facilitating the safe and efficient movement of traffic.
G. Securing equitable handling of all development plans by providing
uniform standards and procedures.
H. In general, promoting greater health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the Borough.