A proposed land division reviewable by the township shall be approved if the following criteria are met:
(A) All the parcels to be created by the proposed land division(s) have not less than the minimum width set forth in the Township Zoning Ordinance Schedule of District Regulations for the applicable zoning district, and in no instance have less than 65 feet of width where connection to a public water and a public sewer system is not available or not accessible;
(B) All the parcels contain not less than the minimum area set forth in the Township Zoning Ordinance Schedule of District Regulations for the applicable zoning district and in no instance contain less than 12,000 square feet of area where connection to a public water and a public sewer system is not available or not accessible;
(C) The ratio of depth to width of any parcel created by the division does not exceed an eight to one ratio exclusive of access roads, easements or non-development sites. The depth of a parcel created by a land division shall be measured within the boundaries of each parcel from the abutting road right of way to the most remote boundary line point of the parcel from the point of commencement of the measurement. The ratio does not apply to parcels larger than ten acres and does not apply to the remainder of the parent parcel or parent tract retained by the proprietor;
(D) The proposed land division(s) comply with all requirements of this chapter and the State Land Division Act. Land divisions shall not be allowed upon a private road or shared driveway until the private road or shared driveway meets the requirements of the Township Private Road Ordinance, codified as §§ 156.01 through 156.10, and 156.99; and
(E) All parcels created and remaining have existing adequate accessibility or an area available therefor, for public utilities and emergency and other vehicles.
(Ord. 98-1, passed 1-19-1998; Ord. 02-05, passed 6-17-2002)