The purpose of this chapter is to carry out the provisions of the State Land Division Act, M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq., (Public Act 288 of 1967, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 through 560.293, as amended, formerly known as the Subdivision Control Act), to prevent creation of parcels of property which do not comply with applicable ordinances and said Act, to minimize potential boundary disputes, to maintain orderly development of the community and otherwise provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents and property owners of the township by establishing reasonable standards for prior review and approval of land divisions within the township.
(Prior Code, Ch. XXVI, § 2) (Ord. passed - -)