This Chapter is enacted as part of the overall plan for the orderly growth and development of Dover Township. As such, this Chapter is based upon the expressed or implied plan objectives contained in the Dover Borough/Dover Township Joint Comprehensive Plan. This Chapter provides a legal basis and framework for future community development. The following Comprehensive Plan Objectives provide the basis for development of growth management and community revitalization strategies, policies, projects and programs:
1. Provide a growth management strategy that addresses the quality, quantity, location and phasing of residential growth to meet needs of all income levels and to meet access and circulation needs.
2. Provide for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens by developing a plan for adequate public utilities including water, sewer and stormwater management to meet both current and future needs.
3. Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services with access to multiple modes of transportation in and through the Township and Borough.
4. Identify economic development opportunities and strategies with an emphasis on commercial and industrial development that are compatible with the community and supported by adequate facilities including utilities, water, sewer and transportation facilities.
5. Provide strategies for preservation and conservation of agricultural lands, natural resources (including but not limited to water resources) and environmentally sensitive lands through regulation and partnership with landowners.
6. Preserve and enhance the rural village character within the Village Center covering Dover Borough and areas immediately adjacent within the Township.
7. Provide for adequate public facilities and services including parks and recreation facilities, community centers, and desired programs for all ages at locations accessible to current and anticipated neighborhoods.
8. Provide necessary services including police, fire emergency services, schools, disposal of solid waste and other similar services to meet the needs of all citizens and businesses.
9. Establish land use policy that adheres to the principles of smart growth to build a sustainable community including provisions for preservation and conservation of natural resources and agricultural lands, reduction of development impacts on the environment, restriction of growth outside of the growth boundary, adequate public facilities and services, and improved accessibility to goods and services.
10. To provide citizens and prospective developers with a clear understanding of the Township's land use decision making process and to encourage citizen participation in the land use decision making process.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)