§ 123-25. General requirements.

The following principles of subdivision and land development, general requirements and minimum standards of design shall be observed by the applicant in all instances:

A. 

All portions of a tract being subdivided shall be taken up in lots, streets, public lands or other proposed uses so that the remnants and landlocked areas shall not be created.

B. 

When only a portion of a tract is being reviewed, relative to subdivision and land development, but where future subdivision or development is likely, the applicant shall submit a nonbinding sketch as a condition of approval of his plan demonstrating that the remainder of the tract or parcel may be subdivided or developed in conformance with the existing zoning classification of land use in a logical manner. Such sketch of the remainder of the tract or parcel shall be kept in the Township files, and it shall not be recorded with the final plan.

C. 

Applicants shall preserve trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots and other community assets and landmarks whenever possible.

D. 

Subdivisions and land developments shall conform to existing topography to avoid the necessity for excessive cut or fill unless specifically warranted by terrain or location.

E. 

Land within the Township's Floodplain Conservation District shall not be developed, and it shall not be used for any uses which may involve danger to health, safety, morals and general welfare.

Editor's Note: A description of the Floodplain Conservation District is contained in the Zoning Ordinance; see Ch. 143, Zoning.

F. 

The standards of design in this article should be used to judge and ascertain the adequacy of subdivision or land development proposals. Where the applicant believes that the literal application of any of these standards would cause undue hardship or be plainly unreasonable and unnecessary, the applicant shall request, in writing, that a waiver be granted and present the justification for the request. The Township Engineer and the Township Planning Commission may recommend such reasonable requests, and the Board of Supervisors may grant such reasonable exception if, in its opinion, it will not be contrary to the public interest. If a written request for a waiver is not submitted, these standards will be applied literally.

G. 

The standards included in these regulations are minimum design requirements. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right in any case to request that development features exceed these standards if conditions so warrant. The Board of Supervisors will seek a recommendation from the Planning Commission and others before increasing the requirements.

H. 

Applicants shall observe the ultimate rights-of-way for contiguous existing streets as prescribed by the Ultimate Right-of-Way Map for the Township. Additional portions of the corridors for such streets shall be offered to the government agency having jurisdiction at the time the subdivision or land development is consummated. Applicable building setback lines, as defined by Chapter 143, Zoning, shall be delineated as measured from the ultimate right-of-way.

Editor's Note: The Ultimate Right-of-Way Map is available for examination in the Township offices.

I. 

Improvement construction requirements will be completed under specifications of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, the Montgomery County Conservation District or other appropriate agencies. In the event of conflict, the specifications contained in this Part 1 shall govern.