This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Carroll
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 2018."
This chapter has been adopted by the Carroll 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; 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, morals,
and general welfare of the citizens of the Township.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll Township, York County, Pennsylvania,
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247
of 1968, re-enacted and amended by Act 170 of 1988, and as subsequently
amended, and the Second Class Township Code, Act of May 1, 1993,
P.L. 103, No. 69, re-enacted and amended July 10, 1947, P.L. 1481,
No. 567, and as subsequently amended, hereby enacts and ordains the following chapter governing
subdivisions and land developments within the limits of Carroll Township.
The Planning Commission is hereby designated by the Board of
Supervisors as the agency which shall review and make recommendations
on all plans as required herein. The Board of Supervisors shall have
authority to act on all plans as required herein for the Township
of Carroll.
This chapter shall become effective in accordance with applicable
law and may be amended from time to time in accordance with procedure
established by law. No plan submitted prior to the effective date
of this chapter will be subject to the more stringent regulations
under this chapter.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall relieve the owner or developer from complying with the applicable provisions of Chapter
450, Zoning, as amended, and all other applicable ordinances, regulations and requirements of the Township. It is the expressed intent that the Carroll Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and Chapter
450, Zoning, be reinforceable and together foster the stated planning goals and objectives of the Township.