(A) The purpose of this chapter is to insure that plans for the use and development of all property within the township, unless such development is controlled and provided for by Ch. 151 of this code of ordinances, shall be reviewed with the objective and intent of achieving the same characteristics and land use results as if the proposed development and improvements were being proposed under Ch. 151 of this code of ordinances.
(B) In addition, this chapter is adopted to accomplish the following:
(1) To further the orderly layout and development of property within the township;
(2) To require that land be suitable and suitably improved for building sites;
(3) To provide for adequate drainage;
(4) To prevent the premature development of land; to provide for proper ingress and egress to all parts of such development;
(5) To promote proper surveying and legal descriptions;
(6) To provide for safe and convenient traffic circulation and traffic movement;
(7) To insure against the creation of unsafe or undesirable conditions;
(8) To conserve the value of property;
(9) To regulate the density of development in relation to the availability of, or the lack of, utilities services;
(10) To conserve energy and natural features;
(11) To carry out the purpose and intent of the township’s master plan and Ch. 154 of this code of ordinances;
(12) To establish rules and procedures for the rational development of land within the township;
(13) To provide for the adoption of improvement standards; and
(14) To provide penalties for the violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 101.013) (Ord. 93-7, effective 1-20-1994)