Public provisions. The regulations of this chapter are not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul any other ordinance, rules or regulations previously adopted or previously issued by Dallas Township which are not in conflict with any provisions of this chapter. Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of land, structure or building than any other previously adopted ordinance, rules or regulations of Dallas Township, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

Private provisions. The regulations of this chapter are not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other form of private agreement or restriction, provided that where the provisions of this chapter impose a greater restriction, the requirements of this chapter shall govern. Dallas Township shall not, however, be held responsible for knowledge and/or enforcement of any private deed restriction, private covenant or other form of private agreement which may be inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and/or beyond the scope of regulations contained within this chapter.

To promote, protect and facilitate one or more of the following: the public health, safety, morals, general welfare, coordinated and practical community development, proper density of population, emergency management preparedness, airports and national defense facilities, the provisions of adequate light and air, access to incident solar energy, police protection, vehicle parking and loading space, transportation, water sewage, schools, recreational facilities, public grounds, the provision of a safe, reliable and adequate water supply for domestic, commercial, agricultural or industrial use, and other public requirements; as well as reservation of natural, scenic and historic values in the environment and preservation of forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains.

To prevent one or more of the following: overcrowding of land, blight, danger and congestion in travel and transportation, loss of health, life or property from fire, flood, panic or other dangers.

To provide for the use of land within the municipality for residential housing of various dwelling types encompassing all basic forms of housing, including single-family and two-family dwellings, and reasonable range of multifamily dwellings in various arrangements, mobile homes and mobile home parks, provided, however, that the Zoning Ordinance shall not be deemed invalid for the failure to provide any other specific dwelling type.

To accommodate reasonable overall community growth, including population and employment growth, and opportunities for development of a variety of residential dwelling types and nonresidential uses.

To maintain existing patterns of density development and the character of the Township while allowing for new growth and development.

To insure the use of land within the Township is capable of providing for sufficient development of residential, commercial, industrial and public uses to meet the needs of the Township in proper locations in relationship to available infrastructure.

To preserve environmental areas of scenic and natural beauty and environmentally sensitive areas from intensive or inappropriate development.

To examine all proposed developments in relationship to its potential impact upon environmental resources and to avoid all forms of pollution within the Township and region.

To provide for a variety of housing types to satisfy diverse housing markets, including those for the elderly, single persons, handicapped individuals and couples without children.

To have development proposals reviewed with consideration given to soils, topography, environmental factors, road access and the provision of proper public utilities.

To identify any recreational needs of the Township and to locate any needed facilities in coordination with existing or planned regional, county or state parks to foster a balanced recreational system.

To provide an adequate transportation system for the safe movement of people and goods within all sectors of the Township and areas beyond.

To provide commercial development in selected areas in accordance to the market needs of the Township and surrounding areas.

To insure all new development provides adequate measures to control storm drainage and soils erosion and sedimentation.

To periodically review the scope and provision of community and public services and facilities, with the intent to improve and expand such services and facilities as needed within the fiscal means and limitations of the Township.

To coordinate Township plans and programs with county, state and federal plans, policies and programs with the intent of seeking such governmental funding when applicable to the Township's plans.

To continue to cooperate with other adjoining municipalities on intergovernmental issues of mutual concern.

To continue to conduct municipal affairs in an efficient, economical and fair manner for the welfare of all citizens and to be committed to professional planning within the administration and governing of the Township.

To promote the maintenance of vital community facilities, such as municipal buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities, as important community assets serving the residents.