This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Township of Pine Subdivision and Land Development Regulations."
The general purpose of this chapter is to promote
the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the residents of
the Township, and the specific purposes are as follows:
A. To assure sites suitable for building, subdivision,
land development and human habitation purposes;
B. To provide for the harmonious and orderly development
of the Township and the integration of subdivision and land development
plans with the Comprehensive Plan;
C. To provide adequate open space for traffic, recreation,
light and air;
D. To provide the proper distribution of population;
E. To reduce the adverse effect of development on the
environment;
F. To establish equitable subdivision and land development
regulations and procedures; and
G. To establish conditions for public improvements, which
must be met prior to the Township considering the acceptance of said
public improvements.
The governing body is authorized, by resolution,
to adopt and amend reasonable rules, regulations and fee schedules
in connection with the administration of this chapter, and the applicant,
developer, landowner, resident property owner and subdivider are specifically
charged with the responsibility of knowing and complying with said
rules, regulations, standard details and fee schedules.
This chapter shall become effective from the
date of its adoption. Whenever used in this chapter, the term "effective
date" shall mean adoption date (reference only).