1.   Encouraging innovation in housing development, through conservation subdivisions to assist in achieving the goal of maintaining the natural character of the township landscape;

2.   Maintaining quality housing to serve all current and future township residents by  encouraging flexibility, economy and ingenuity consistent with the high-quality housing standards that  the township currently experiences; and

3.   Regulating the planning of developments to gain the maximum practical amount of usable open space for the benefit of residents.

Last Updated on September 29, 2008
This Visual Interactive Code is intended to assist property owners, developers and residents in understanding and applying the Township's land development ordinances; However, the VIC; does not contain the Township's official land use ordinances in the exact form in which they were adopted, and may not contain the most recent versions of these ordinances. Official copies of the Township's land use ordinances may be obtained by visiting Township offices during regular business hours, 8 am to 4 pm, Mondays through Fridays, or by contacting Township staff at 724-935-3090, extension no. 109.