§ 395-18. Application and general standards.

A. 

The standards and requirements contained in Article V are intended as the minimum for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare, and shall be applied as such by the Borough Planning Commission and Borough Council in reviewing all subdivision and land development plans.

B. 

Whenever other Borough regulations impose more restrictive standards and requirements than those contained herein, such other regulations shall prevail; otherwise, the standards and requirements of this chapter shall apply.

C. 

The layout or arrangement of the subdivision or land development shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan, any regulations or maps adopted in furtherance thereof, and any other Official Plans of the Borough which have been adopted.

D. 

The plan of the proposed subdivision or land development shall be coordinated with existing adjacent development in order to provide for harmonious development of the area as a whole.

E. 

Land shall be suited to the purpose for which it is to be subdivided or developed. Lands subject to hazards to life, health, or property such as may result from fire, flood, disease or other causes shall either be made safe for the purpose for which such land is proposed to be used, or such land shall be set aside for uses which shall not endanger life or property or further aggravate or increase the existing menace.

F. 

All subdivisions and land developments shall be reviewed to assure that all such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, that all utilities, and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, and that adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.