(A) Purpose. This chapter is adopted for the following purposes:
(1) To assist the orderly and efficient development of the Town of McCordsville, Indiana;
(2) To provide for the coordination of new thoroughfares with existing and planned thoroughfares;
(3) To promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the county;
(4) To ensure the coordination with, and extension of, community facilities and utilities; and
(5) To secure equitable handling of all subdivision plans by providing uniform procedures and standards.
(B) Authority. This chapter is hereby adopted by the town pursuant to its authority under the laws of the State of Indiana, I.C. 36-7-4 et seq. Whenever codes cited in this chapter refer to Indiana Code where the state statute has been amended or superseded, this chapter shall be deemed amended in reference to the new or revised Indiana Code.
(C) Waiver of requirements. The Plan Commission is hereby authorized to waive any or all requirements of this chapter when a literal enforcement of this chapter would result in unnecessary hardship and when the waiver will not be contrary to the public interest.
(D) Jurisdictional area. This chapter shall apply to all incorporated land within the Town of McCordsville, Indiana.
(Ord. 121410A, passed 1-11-2011)