The Planning Commission shall have the power and duty to make, adopt, and maintain a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the township and the surrounding territory. Said Comprehensive Plan shall include among other things a Land Use Plan, a Thoroughfare Plan, a Community Facilities Plan, and a Public Improvements Program. In the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, the Commission shall study population trends, existing land use, the economy base, traffic, existing thoroughfare system, and other factors relating to the development of the community. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan shall be to accomplish a coordinated and harmonious development of the community and its environs in accordance with present and future needs. The Commission would have the continuing responsibility for maintaining the Comprehensive Plan in an up-to-date condition, and in so doing would review and make recommendations to the Township Supervisors on all ordinances which pertain to the physical development of the township.
(Ord. 4, passed 11-13-1962)
Cross-reference:
Comprehensive plan, see § 31.17