The division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups, or other features.A group of two or more residential or nonresidential buildings, whether proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots regardless of the number of occupants or tenure or.The improvement of one lot or two or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving: It is these definitions that establish the framework for the municipal subdivision and land development processes. The MPC grants municipalities the authority to regulate land development and subdivision projects. Land development and subdivision are defined by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). These public input opportunities allow the residents of Lower Merion to have a say in the type of development that is occurring within their community. It is also important to recognize that there are various stages throughout the land development process where the public participates. The Township’s land development process is a multi-level, multi-faceted process involving the Township Building and Planning Staff, the Land Development Committee, the Township Planning Commission, Building and Planning Committee, the Township Board of Commissioners, Township advisory bodies (Environmental Advisory Council, Board of Historical Architectural Review, Historical Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, etc.), various Township consultants, and of course, the applicant.

THE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN LOWER MERION

Commercial Corridors & Economic Development +.Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)- Adopted May 18,2022.Residential Addition/Expansion Requirements.

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