[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
West Hanover 10-7-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-6. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A West Hanover Township Planning Commission, to be composed of seven
members, appointed as provided by law (53 P.S. § 10202), is hereby
created in and for the Township of West Hanover, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
All members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The term of each member shall be for four years, or until a successor is appointed
and qualified, with no more than two members being reappointed or replaced
during any future calendar year.
The Commission shall keep a full record of its business and shall annually
submit a written report by March 1 of each year of its activities to the Board
of Supervisors.
A.
The West Hanover Township Planning Commission shall,
at the request of the Board of Supervisors, have the power and shall be required
to:
B.
The Planning Commission, at the request of the Board
of Supervisors, may:
(1)
Make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning
the adoption or amendment of an Official Map.
(2)
Prepare and present to the Board of Supervisors a zoning
ordinance, and make recommendations to the Board on proposed amendments to
it as set forth in this chapter.
(3)
Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land
development and planned residential development regulations.
(4)
Prepare and present to the Board of Supervisors a building
code and a housing code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments
thereto.
(5)
Do such other acts or make such studies as may be necessary
to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by this chapter.
(6)
Prepare and present to the Board of Supervisors a water
survey, which shall be consistent with the State Water Plan and any applicable
water resources plan adopted by a river basin commission. The water survey
shall be conducted in consultation with any public water supplier in the area
to be surveyed.
(7)
Promote public interest in and understanding of the Comprehensive
Plan and planning.
(8)
Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private
agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such
agencies and individuals.
(9)
Hold public hearings and meetings.
(10)
Present testimony before any board.
(11)
Require from other township commissions such available
information as relates to the work of the Planning Commission.
(12)
In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land
to make examinations and surveys with the consent of the owner.
(13)
Prepare and present to the Board of Supervisors a study
regarding the feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources
in specific areas within the township.
(14)
Review the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development
ordinance, Official Map, provisions for planned residential development and
such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land no
less frequently than it reviews the Comprehensive Plan.
