This chapter shall be known as and may be cited
as the “New Salem Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.”
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for
the harmonious development of the Borough by:
A. Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration
of land developments within the Borough.
B. Ensuring conformance of land development plans with
the Comprehensive Plan and public improvements plans.
C. Ensuring the provision of adequate public facilities,
including roadways, walkways, streetlighting, water supply, storm
and sanitary sewerage facilities, recreation sites, open spaces and
other improvements for the public health, safety and welfare. Ensuring
coordination of intermunicipal public improvement plans and programs.
D. Securing the protection of water resources and drainageways
and other environmental resources.
E. Facilitating the efficient movement of traffic.
F. Securing equitable handling of all land development
plans by providing uniform standards and procedures.
G. In general, promoting greater health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of the Borough.