§ 154-1. Purposes.

This chapter is enacted for the following purposes:

A. 

To promote the health, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of Mount Laurel Township.

B. 

To improve the flow of traffic in Mount Laurel Township by reducing traffic and thus reducing traffic congestion. This will improve traffic safety, improve air quality by reducing motor vehicle emissions, reduce the consumption of gasoline and improve traffic flow. The result will be an improvement to public health and safety.

C. 

To secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers.

D. 

To provide adequate light and air.

E. 

To prevent the overcrowding of land or buildings.

F. 

To avoid undue concentration of population.

G. 

To conserve the value and desirability of property and encourage the most appropriate use of land.

H. 

To acquire open space land for passive and active uses so as to implement the objectives of the Recreation and Open Space Plan set forth in the Master Plan.

[Added 2-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-30]

Amended 11-21-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-28