These subdivision regulations have been established for the following purposes:
(a) To promote, protect and provide for the public safety, health and general welfare of the citizens of the township;
(b) To assure that the layout or arrangement of subdivisions or land developments conforms not only to provisions of these regulations but also to any applicable ordinance, map or comprehensive plan of the township;
(c) To facilitate efficient and adequate transportation, water, sewerage, parks, recreation and other public requirements and facilities;
(d) To protect social and economic stability and preserve the value of land and improvements in the township;
(e) To ensure coordination and conformance of subdivision and land development plans with infrastructure improvement plans of the township, such as traffic circulation, sewer expansion and the like;
(f) To provide a systematic and uniform procedure for reviewing plans to ensure equitable processing of all subdivision and land development proposals;
(g) To promote the interrelationship of land use and building design to facilitate the conservation of natural resources and energy resources; and
(h) To stimulate flexibility, economy and ingenuity in the design of subdivisions and land developments and the improvements thereon and to encourage modern development practices of site planning.
(Ord. 668, passed 10-17-1990)