[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tullytown 3-4-2008 by Ord. No. 315. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Borough Council — See Ch. 9.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 153.
Zoning — See Ch. 185.
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.