The regulations contained in this chapter shall
be known and may be cited as the "Subdivision Regulations of the City
of Pottsville."
These subdivision regulations have been adopted
in order to create conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the citizens of the city through the provisions
of regulations that will ensure the harmonious development of the
community.
[Amended 12-24-1994 by Ord. No.
526]
A.
The city has jurisdiction and control of land subdivisions within the city limits as authorized by the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq. Hereafter, all plans for subdivisions, as defined in § 197-2, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and approved by it before they shall be recorded.
B.
On any proposed subdivision or land development, the
City Planning Commission shall transmit a copy of the proposed plot
to the County Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission shall
defer action on such plot pending receipt of a report on the proposed
plot from the County Planning Commission. However, the Planning Commission
may proceed to final action if such report is not received within
30 days or within such further time as may be agreed upon by the City
Planning Commission.
[Amended 10-11-1999 by Ord. No. 621]
A.
No subdivision of any lot, tract or parcel of land
shall be effected and no street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water
main or other facilities in connection therewith shall be laid out,
constructed, opened or dedicated for public use and travel or to the
common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon except in strict
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
B.
All plans for subdivisions shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission and approved by it before they shall be recorded.
C.
The provisions contained herein shall apply to all
land within the limits of the city.
