19-4.1 PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION OF ARTICLE.

19-4.101 Purpose.

The purpose of this Article is to provide rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision, site plans and land use control in the Township and promote the public health, safety, convenience, morals and general welfare of the Township and the inhabitants thereof. It shall be administered to insure the orderly growth and development, the conservation, protection and proper use of land and to provide adequate provisions for circulation, utilities and services To that end, not inconsistent with other provisions of this Article, for submission and processing of applications for development, including standards for preliminary and final approval and provisions for processing of final approval by stages or sections of development, prior to approving a subdivision or site plan, the Planning Board shall

a. Within a subdivision, determine that provisions have been made ensuring

1. Consistency of the layout or arrangement of the subdivision or land development with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.

2. Streets in the subdivision or land development of sufficient width and suitable grade and suitably located to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for firefighting and emergency equipment to buildings and coordinated so as to compose a convenient system consistent with the Official Map, and the circulation element of the Master Plan.

3. Adequate water supply, drainage, shade trees, sewerage facilities and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants

4. Suitable size, shape and location for any area reserved for public use.

5. Protection and conservation of soils from erosion by wind or water or from excavation or grading.

b. Within a site plan, determine that provisions have been made ensuring -

1. Preservation of existing natural resources on the site

2. Safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking and loading

3. Screening, landscaping and location of structures.

4. Exterior lighting needed for safety reasons in addition to any requirements for street lighting, (Ord. #2-77, 19-4 101)

19-4.102 Construction.



This Article shall not be construed as superseding or repealing the provisions of Article 5, Zoning Regulations, or any part thereof. All other ordinances which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Article shall be deemed superseded to the extent of such inconsistency (Ord #2-77, 19-4.102)