The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania empower local governments
to regulate the subdivision of land. The authority for this function
has been established by the General Assembly under the provisions
of Act 247, the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," as amended.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Connoquenessing,
Butler County, Pennsylvania."
This chapter has been developed to require basic minimum standards
for the development of land, including the subdivision thereof into
separate lots; and establishes rules and regulations, definitions,
application procedures and permits by which the standards may be carried
out. These requirements are designed to provide for:
A. The coordinated development of land throughout the Township.
B. Assurance that new subdivisions will be developed consistent with
the maintenance of the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
C. Necessary public facilities in an amount and size commensurate with
the needs of the area to be subdivided and the uses to which the land
will be devoted.
D. Prevention of hazards from flooding, landslides, subsidence or other
dangers by requirements that land subject to such dangers will be
made safe for its proposed use or be set aside for uses which will
not precipitate dangerous conditions.
E. Protection of individuals who might otherwise purchase unsuitable
land for development purposes.
F. Protection of the soil, water and other natural environmental resources
of the area from the effects of uncontrolled development practices.
G. Coordination of continuing community growth with respect to overall
development considerations, such as sewage disposal, water supply,
drainage facilities, traffic circulation systems, emergency accessways,
retention of open spaces and related factors.
H. Equitable administration of all subdivision and development proposals
throughout the Township.