This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred
by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of July 31,
1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as reenacted and amended.
This chapter has been adopted for the purpose of regulating
subdivision and land development within the Borough of Lewistown in
order to create conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the citizens of the Borough through the provision
of regulations that will ensure the harmonious development of the
Borough.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Borough
of Lewistown Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."