Borough of Bridgeport, PA Article III Overview of General Procedures

§ 495-22 Purpose.

This article summarizes the general procedures for the submission and review of proposed subdivisions and land developments. This article is only a general explanation and is not binding on the Borough or an applicant. See the actual provisions of the other articles of this chapter. A flowchart is included to show the general process.

§ 495-23 General procedure for subdivisions and land developments.

A. Review and approval stages: Two types of plan submissions are established: sketch and final, as outlined below.[1]

			Type of Land Development1
	Stage	Article of this Chapter	Major Subdivision1	Minor Subdivision1	Other
	Sketch plan	IV	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
	Final plan	V or VI	Required2	Required3	Required2
	Guarantee of improvements installation	VII	Required	May be required	May be required
	Recording of final plat	VIII	Required	Required	Not required

	NOTES:
	1	See definitions in Article II.
	2	See Article V.
	3	See Article VI.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

B. Sketch plan: While a sketch plan is not required, it is strongly recommended that it be filed to allow the applicant to consult early and informally with the Planning Commission before preparing a final plan. This will often avoid expensive redesign and delay to the applicant.

C. Final plan: Final plans are required to be submitted for any subdivision or land development. A preliminary plan is not required in Bridgeport.

D. Recording: A final plan for a subdivision must be recorded by the county after Borough approval and prior to the sale of any lots or the construction of any buildings (see Article VIII).

E. Guarantee of improvements installation: Where improvements are required by this chapter, in most cases the Borough will require that the applicant enter into a development agreement including the posting of financial security sufficient to guarantee the costs of any improvements which may be required. See Article VII.

	Generalized Process for a Subdivision or Land Development