§ 255-53.   Development requirements; plan.
The general plan for a   shall include evidence and facts showing that it has considered and made provisions for, and the shall be executed in accordance with, the following essential conditions:
   A.   The proposed shall be substantially in accordance with this chapter, shall consider the surrounding land features of the area, including but not limited to residences, , parks, other reservation of open spaces, locations, width and grade of and location and arrangement of , local and regional business areas and shopping centers, proposed for surrounding areas and such other features as shall contribute to the harmonious of the area, with due regard to the character of the and its peculiar suitability for this type of . [Amended 1-10-1995 by Ord. No. 879]
   B.   The proposed shall be constructed in accordance with an overall plan and shall be designed as a unified architectural scheme with appropriate landscaping.
      (1)   If the of the is to be carried out in stages, each stage shall be so planned that the foregoing requirements and the intent of this chapter shall be fully complied with at the completion of any stage. The initial stage of shall comprise a total floor area of not less than 12,000 square feet.
      (2)   The developer shall assure the provision of required by means of a proper completion and guaranty in the form of a bond or the deposit of funds or securities in escrow to cover the cost of the . The work shall be performed in accordance with all requirements and the approved plans.
   C.   The area shall be adaptable to community , being located in relation to major thoroughfares, , railroads, public transportation, shopping or other facilities and as far as possible shall have within or through it no major thoroughfare or other physical feature which will tend to destroy the or community cohesiveness.
   D.   All utility lines servicing the shall be placed underground.
   E.   Concrete, curbs and sidewalks shall be constructed on each or abutting the or .
   F.   All shall be served by a public sanitary sewage disposal system and public water supply.
   G.   No shall be located on land subject to flooding.
   H.   The developer shall be required where possible to preserve or incorporate such as woods, streams and open space areas, which add to the overall cohesive of the Multi-Dwelling District and overall Township .
   I.   The developer shall be encouraged to give consideration to the provision of community areas, laundry facilities, playground, open space and tot-lots and other services necessary for the comfort and convenience of residents.
   J.   Areas for loading and unloading of delivery trucks and other vehicles and for the servicing of refuse collection, fuel and other service shall be provided and shall be adequate in size and shall be so arranged that they may be used without blockage or interference with the of access ways or automobile parking facilities.
   K.   Provision shall be made for safe and efficient ingress and egress to and from public and highways serving the apartment without undue congestion to or interference with normal traffic flow. The Board of Commissioners may require a traffic study to satisfy itself as to the adequacy of the thoroughfare to carry out the additional traffic engendered by the multi-dwelling as well as to the frontage of the proposed district.
   L.   Lighting facilities provided shall be arranged in a manner which will protect the community and neighboring properties from unreasonable direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind. Lighting facilities shall be required where deemed necessary for the safety and convenience of Multi-Dwelling District residents.
   M.   Areas for the deposit, retention and disposal of waste materials shall be screened from view.
   N.   Each shall contain a minimum recreation area at least equal to the number of multiplied by 100 square feet.
   O.   All roof, parking, delivery-collection areas and traveling lanes shall be provided with drainage facilities to collect, transport and deliver, via underground conduits, storm- or surface waters to the nearest storm sewers or stream as approved by the Township Engineer.