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Borough of Greencastle, PA
Franklin County
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New Laws (1) Index
[Amended 1-3-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-3]
A. 
Before submitting an application for development or taking steps to acquire land or subdivide, the applicant, developer, landowner or subdivider shall be familiar with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and/or regulations, and may consult with the Planning Commission about the following factors:
(1) 
The suitability of the site for development.
(2) 
The demand for a development of the type proposed in the particular location proposed.
(3) 
The accessibility of the site.
(4) 
The availability of public facilities (schools, parks, water, sanitary and storm sewerage, etc.) and public services (police, fire, refuse disposal, etc.).
(5) 
The effect on the application, land development, lot, project and/or subdivision of any contemplated improvements or the proposals of any comprehensive plan.
(6) 
The requirements of this chapter.
(7) 
The requirements of the Borough Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 205).
(8) 
The sewage facilities requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Borough.
(9) 
Erosion and sedimentation plans and permits as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and as required by the Franklin County Conservation District.
(10) 
Precautionary measures to preserve or protect historic and natural features.
(11) 
Approvals by all appropriate state and federal agencies.
B. 
Any voluntary preapplication consultation shall be kept as confidential as possible. Such voluntary preapplication consultation shall not be binding upon the Planning Commission or Borough Council, nor shall any such consultation constitute an official application for development.
It is suggested that prior to the voluntary preapplication consultation with the Planning Commission the applicant, developer, landowner or subdivider prepare a sketch plan of his proposed land development, lot, project and/or subdivision and submit sufficient data to the Planning Commission for purposes of generally illustrating and discussing the same. Any such sketch plan or information shall not constitute an official application for development. An example of such a sketch plan is contained in Appendix A of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendixes A and B are included at the end of this chapter.