[Ord. 208, 9/25/2012]
Section 501 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code
(Act 247), as amended, provides that Smithfield Township may regulate
subdivision and land development within the Township by enacting a
subdivision and land development ordinance.
[Ord. 208, 9/25/2012]
This Chapter requires that all plans for the subdivision or
development of land lying within Smithfield Township be submitted
for approval to the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors. Further,
all such plans shall be reviewed by the Smithfield Township Planning
Commission in accordance with procedures set forth in this Chapter
prior to submission to the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 208, 9/25/2012]
The provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements
to meet the purposes stated herein. 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.
[Ord. 208, 9/25/2012]
The Monroe County Planning Commission is empowered under Section
502 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247) to
review and report on each subdivision and land development plan before
local approval and recording, as required by law. The submission of
plans to the Monroe County Planning Commission for review and report
shall be as provided in this Chapter.