The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and to control the division
and development of land within Morrisville Borough, in order to promote the
health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Borough.
The general intent of this chapter is to regulate the division and development
of land to:
A.
Assure sites suitable for building purposes and human
habitation and to provide for the harmonious development of Morrisville Borough;
B.
Coordinate existing streets with proposed streets, parks,
or other features of the official street plan of the Borough;
C.
Insure adequate open spaces for traffic, recreation,
light, and air;
D.
Provide for proper distribution of population;
E.
Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public facilities;
F.
Give effect to the policies and proposals of the Comprehensive
Plan for Morrisville Borough; and
G.
Lessen congestion on the streets and highways.
This chapter may be cited as the "Morrisville Borough Subdivision and
Land Development Regulations."
The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements
to meet the above stated purposes. 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.
"The Morrisville Borough Subdivision and Land Development Regulations,"
as prepared for the Morrisville Borough Planning Commission by the staff of
the Bucks County Planning Commission and as made in accordance with the Comprehensive
Plan submitted to Council, and as recommended by the Morrisville Borough Planning
Commission for adoption by Council, and as typed or printed under the direction
of Council, is hereby adopted and accepted by reference.
