[Ord. No. 4-2005, 8/9/2005]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Sugarloaf Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance," as amended.
[Ord. No. 4-2005, 8/9/2005]
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This chapter is enacted for the purpose of assuring suitable sites for building purposes and human habitation and to provide for the harmonious development of Sugarloaf Township, for the proper coordination of proposed streets parks or other facilities with existing streets, parks or other facilities; for ensuring adequate open space for traffic, recreation, light and air and for the proper distribution of population, thereby creating conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of Sugarloaf Township. The approval of any subdivision and/or land development plan shall be based upon considerations set forth as follows:
A. 
Recognition of a desirable relationship of the development proposed to the general land form, topographic and geologic character, to natural drainage and surface water runoff and to the groundwater table.
B. 
Recognition of a desirable standard of subdivision design, including adequate provision for pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and for suitable building sites for the contemplated land use.
C. 
Preservation of such natural assets as ponds, streams, shrubs, trees and watershed areas.
D. 
Provisions for adequate and safe water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage and other utilities.
[Ord. No. 4-2005, 8/9/2005]
The authority of the Township Supervisors to adopt this chapter regulating subdivision and land development within Sugarloaf Township is granted by Article V of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code of June 31, 1968, Act No. 247, as amended.[1] No subdivision or land development of any lot, tract or parcel of land shall be made, no street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main or other improvements in connection therewith shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use or travel, or for the common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon, except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
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Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10501 et seq.
[Ord. No. 4-2005, 8/9/2005]
The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to be the minimum requirements to meet the purposes of this chapter. Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with or are inconsistent with the provisions of any other ordinance, regulation or requirements, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
[Ord. No. 4-2005, 8/9/2005]
The grant of a permit or approval of a subdivision and/or land development plan shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind by the Township or by any official or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use and shall create no liability upon the Township, its officials or employees.