The following principals of subdivision and land development,
general requirements and minimum standards of design shall be observed
by the applicant in all instances.
A. All portions of a tract being subdivided shall be taken up in lots,
streets, public lands or other proposed uses so that remnants and
landlocked areas shall not be created.
B. When less than an entire tract is being subdivided or developed, the application shall make adequate provision for the balance of the tract to be logically developed in conformity with the requirements of this chapter, Chapter
320, Zoning, and all other applicable ordinances.
C. Applicants shall use best efforts to preserve tree stands, waterways,
scenic points, historic sites and other community assets and landmarks.
D. Subdivision and land developments shall be planned to minimize cut
or fill in connection with the installation of improvements.
E. In all respects in which standards for requirements are not set forth
herein or referenced hereunder, the applicable requirements of the
Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation and Environmental Preservation
shall govern. All work shall be performed in the manner prescribed
in the standard specifications of said departments.
F. Where, due to special conditions existing on the subject property,
a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and/or its
accompanying appendixes and regulations would result in unnecessary
hardship, the Board of Supervisors may make such reasonable exceptions
thereto as will not be contrary to the public interest and will be
in conformity with existing community development. Such exceptions
may be made subject to such reasonable conditions as the Board, in
its discretion, may determine.
G. The applicant shall construct and install, with no expense to the
Township, the streets and improvements specified within this chapter.
Construction and installation of such improvements shall be subject
to inspection by appropriate Township officials during the progress
of the work, and the subdivider, developer or builder shall pay for
such inspection.