In accordance with the declaration of legislative intent as set forth in Article I, § 255-2 of this chapter, it is recognized that those purposes may be accomplished to the best advantage of the Township through the planned arrangement of residential subdivisions wherein actual provision is made for recreational or park areas. In order to accomplish this purpose, the Board of Commissioners may approve a reduction in lot area requirements within a specified area under consideration for residential development if it is determined that the reduction will be appropriate for the particular land in question and will be beneficial to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

In order to accomplish the objective of this article, the owner of any tract of land, either individually or with the owner of an adjoining tract , which shall have an aggregate area of 25 acres or more may submit a proposed plan to the Township for review by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Chapter 212, Subdivision and Land Development. The plan shall include specific evidence and facts showing consideration and be subject to, inter alia, the following conditions:

   A.   The amount by which the square foot area of the individual lots is reduced shall not exceed 10% of the district requirement.

   B.   The width of lots at building line , front yards , side yards and rear yards shall comply with the minimum requirements for the district.

   C.   All lots shall be served by public water and sewer.

   D.   The total number of lots shall be no greater than would be the case if the subject land were to be developed in accordance with the prior requirements for the zoning district.

   E.   The area to be dedicated for public use shall be at least equal in square foot area to the total area by which the lots were reduced below the minimum requirements of the district, but shall in no case be less than two and one-half (2 ½) acres.

   F.   The area to be dedicated for public use shall be so located and be of such shape as to be acceptable to the Board of Commissioners.