This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The North Newton
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."
This chapter is adopted by the North Newton Township Board of
Supervisors to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the
citizens of the Township; to provide for the harmonious development
of the Township by insuring equitable handling of all subdivisions
or land development plans by providing uniform standards and procedures;
to provide for the general welfare by providing and protecting cultural
facilities and environmental features; by guiding the development
and growth of structures, types and locations of streets, open spaces
and public grounds, recreation, proper traffic flows, light and air,
and the proper distribution of population to insure conditions favorable
to the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Township.
The Planning Commission is hereby designated by the Board of
Supervisors as the agency which shall review and make recommendations
on all preliminary and final plans as required herein. The Board of
Supervisors shall have authority to approve all preliminary and final
plans as required herein for the Township.
[Amended 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
Applications for review of subdivision and land development
within North Newton Township must be submitted electronically to the
Cumberland County Planning Commission. Submissions shall comply with
the policies and fees established by the Commission. The Township
shall not approve such applications until the county report is received,
or until the expiration of 30 days from the date the application was
forwarded to the county.