This chapter was enacted as Exhibit A of Ord. 260, 9/17/2007, which provides, in pertinent part:
"SECTION 01: Title.
"The Wrightstown Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference shall be the subdivision and land development ordinance for Wrightstown Township (the "SALDO"). The SALDO shall establish rules, regulations, and standards governing the subdivision and development of land within Wrightstown Township, setting forth the procedures to be followed by the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission in administering these rules, regulations and standards, and setting forth the penalties for the violation thereof.
"SECTION 02: Short Title.
"The regulations shall be known and may be cited as the Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the Wrightstown Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
"SECTION 03: Purpose.
"The regulations are adopted for the following purposes:
"A.
To further the goals and policies of the Newtown Area Joint Municipal comprehensive Plan, the following vision statement derived from the residents of Wrightstown Township is established:
"Wrightstown Township seeks to establish and maintain a sustainable community that balances the rights of property owners to reasonably use their land with the community's expressed goal to conserve and preserve its natural and historical character for the benefit of all, present and future, residents.
"To that end, Wrightstown Township will:
"(1)
Aggressively conserve and preserve the natural and historic resources necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents from unreasonable risks and nuisances caused by the environmental, economic, and transportation impacts associated with unbalanced land uses.
"(2)
Utilize a holistic approach which emphasizes a thorough evaluation of the individual and cumulative impacts potentially associated with significant land use proposals. These will be evaluated in the context of the current and future projected land uses for surrounding properties and municipalities.
"(3)
Ensure proper provision for stormwater management, water, wastewater and other community services.
"(4)
Provide for adequate open space, recreation, light, air and traffic management.
"(5)
Encourage and promote flexibility, economy and ingenuity in the layout and design of subdivisions and land developments.
"(6)
Establish procedures and standards for observance by applicants, the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
"(7)
Provide for the coordination of existing streets and utilities with new facilities.
"SECTION 04: Interpretation.
"A.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements to meet the above-stated Purposes. Where the provisions of this Ordinance impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than those of this Ordinance, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall prevail.
"B.
Wherever the provisions of this Ordinance mirror language found in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and in the event of subsequent modifications that do not explicitly overrule provisions herein, then the provisions of the more restrictive statute or ordinance shall apply.
SECTION 05: Severability.
It is hereby declared to be the intent of Wrightstown Township that:
A.
If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provisions of this Ordinance to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to those provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective, and all other provisions of this Ordinance shall continue to be separately and fully effective; and
B.
If a court of competent jurisdiction finds the application of any provision or provisions of this Ordinance to any lot, building, tract of land, or other structure to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the person, property, or situation immediately involved in the controversy and the application of any such provision to other persons, property, or situations shall not be affected.
SECTION 06: Repealer. The existing Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1986, as amended, originally adopted September 15, 1986, by Wrightstown Township, and entitled, Wrightstown Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1986, as amended, and all supplements and amendments thereto are hereby repealed. Provided, however, if this Wrightstown Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance is held to be ineffective or invalid by reason of some irregularity in or impediment to its passage, this repealer shall also be ineffective as aforesaid. Then and in that event, the Wrightstown Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1986, as amended, together with its supplements and amendments, would necessarily remain in full force and effect.
[Ord. 260, 9/17/2007]
1. 
The Board of Supervisors of Wrightstown Township of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania adopted, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, regulations governing the subdivision and development of land within the municipality.
2. 
All previous municipal subdivision and land development regulations and subsequent amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
[Ord. 260, 9/17/2007]
An ordinance establishing rules, regulations, and standards governing the subdivision and development of land within Wrightstown Township, setting forth the procedures to be followed by the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission in administering these rules, regulations and standards, and setting forth the penalties for the violation thereof.
[Ord. 260, 9/17/2007]
These regulations shall be known and may be cited as the "Wrightstown Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."
[Ord. 260, 9/17/2007]
1. 
The regulations are adopted for the following purposes:
A. 
To further the goals and policies of the Newtown Area Joint Municipal Comprehensive Plan, the following vision statement derived from the residents of Wrightstown Township is established:
Wrightstown Township seeks to establish and maintain a sustainable community that balances the rights of property owners to reasonably use their land with the community's expressed goal to conserve and preserve its natural and historical character for the benefit of all, present and future, residents.
To that end, Wrightstown Township will:
(1) 
Aggressively conserve and preserve the natural and historic resources necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents from unreasonable risks and nuisances caused by the environmental, economic, and transportation impacts associated with unbalanced land uses.
(2) 
Utilize a holistic approach which emphasizes a thorough evaluation of the individual and cumulative impacts potentially associated with significant land use proposals. These will be evaluated in the context of the current and future projected land uses for surrounding properties and municipalities.
(3) 
Ensure proper provision for stormwater management, water, wastewater and other community services.
(4) 
Provide for adequate open space, recreation, light, air, and traffic management.
(5) 
Encourage and promote flexibility, economy and ingenuity in the layout and design of subdivisions and land developments.
(6) 
Establish procedures and standards for observance by applicants, the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
(7) 
Provide for the coordination of existing streets and utilities with new facilities.
[Ord. 260, 9/17/2007]
1. 
The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements to meet the above-stated purposes. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than those of this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance, or regulation shall prevail.
2. 
Wherever the provisions of this chapter mirror language found in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and in the event of subsequent modifications that do not explicitly overrule provisions herein, then the provisions of the more restrictive statute or ordinance shall apply.