[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tullytown 3-4-2008
by Ord. No. 315. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Council of the Borough of Tullytown, Bucks County, hereby signifies
its intention and desire to organize a Planning Commission under the provisions
of the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
A.
The Planning Commission shall consist of nine members,
all of whom shall be citizens of the Borough of Tullytown, Bucks County.
B.
The term of office of the members shall be four years
and should expire on December 31 or until a successor is appointed, except
that the terms of the members first appointed shall be so fixed that on a
commission of eight members or less, no more than two shall be reappointed
during any future calendar year, and on commissions of nine members, no more
than three shall be so reappointed or replaced. In the event of vacancies,
Borough Council shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term.
The names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of
the Planning Commission who currently serve, are as follows:[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The names and addresses of the initial and present
members of the Commission are on file in the Borough offices.
A.
The Planning Commission shall, at the request of Borough
Council, have the power and shall be required to:
(1)
Prepare the comprehensive plan for the development of
the municipality as set forth in the MPC and present it for the consideration
of Borough Council;
(2)
Maintain and keep on file records of its actions. All
records and files of the Planning Commission shall be in the possession of
Borough Council.
B.
The Planning Commission, at the request of Borough Council,
may:
(1)
Make recommendations to Borough Council concerning the
adoption or amendment of an official map;
(2)
Prepare and present to Borough Council a zoning ordinance,
and make recommendations to Borough Council on proposed amendments to it;
(3)
Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land
development and planned residential development regulations;
(4)
Prepare and present to Borough Council a Building Code
and a Housing Code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments
thereto;
(5)
Do such other acts or make studies as may be necessary
to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by the MPC;
(6)
Prepare and present to Borough Council an environmental
study;
(7)
Submit to Borough Council a recommended capital improvements
program;
(8)
Prepare and present to Borough Council 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;
(9)
Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the
comprehensive plan and planning;
(10)
Make recommendations to governmental, civic, and private
agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such
agencies and individuals;
(11)
Hold public hearings and meetings;
(12)
Present testimony before any board;
(13)
Require from other departments and agencies of the municipality
such available information as relates to the work of the planning agency;
(14)
In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land
to make examinations and land surveys with the consent of the owner;
(15)
Prepare and present to Borough Council a study regarding
the feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific
areas within the municipality;
(16)
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 that it reviews the comprehensive plan.
The Planning Commission may, with the consent of Borough Council, accept
and utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available by the
County, the Commonwealth, or the federal government, or any of their agencies,
or from private sources. Borough Council may enter into agreements or contracts
regarding the acceptance or utilization of the funds or assistance in accordance
with the governmental procedures of the municipality.
