[Ord. 424, 12/6/2005, § 201]
1. A subdivision plat, consolidation plat or land development plan approved
in accordance with these subdivision regulations shall be required
for:
A. Any land development, as defined by this chapter, other than those excluded by §
22-203 of this chapter.
B. Any subdivision, as defined by this chapter.
C. The consolidation, as defined by this chapter, of two or more lots,
tracts or parcels of land for the purpose of one development.
D. Any development in which the developer proposes or intends to construct
streets or any other public improvement to be dedicated to the Township
for public use.
[Ord. 424, 12/6/2005, § 202]
1. No lot in a subdivision or land development may be leased, transferred
or sold and no permit to erect, alter, repair or occupy any building
or use any land in any subdivision or land development may be issued
unless and until such subdivision or land development shall have been
approved and properly recorded and until such improvements as required
by this chapter shall have been constructed or guaranteed, as provided
for by this chapter.
2. A developer may, however, enter into a lease or sales agreement with
a prospective buyer/lessee prior to final plan approval, provided
that the following conditions have been met:
A. Preliminary plan approval has been granted by the Township.
B. The sale of the proposed lots(s) or building(s) is conditioned upon
the receipt of final plan approval from the Township and upon completion
of all improvements required by this chapter or the posting of a completion
bond, in a form acceptable to the Township, guaranteeing the completion
thereof.
3. The description by metes and bounds in an instrument of transfer
or other documents used for selling or transferring property shall
not exempt the seller or transferor from complying with the requirements
of this chapter.
[Ord. 424, 12/6/2005, § 203]
1. The following types of land developments are hereby excluded from
the provisions of this chapter governing land developments, as defined
herein:
A. The conversion of an existing single family dwelling or two-family
dwelling into not more than three residential dwelling units, unless
are intended to be a condominium.
B. The addition of an accessory building, including farm buildings,
on a lot or lots subordinate to an existing principal building.
C. The addition or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines
of an enterprise which would be considered an amusement park. For
purposes of this paragraph, an amusement park is defined as a tract
or area used principally as a location for permanent amusement structures
or rides. This exclusion shall not apply to newly acquired acreage
by an amusement park until initial plans for the expanded area have
been approved by proper authorities.