Pursuant to the provisions contained in Section 1675 of the laws relating to boroughs and in order to carry out the provisions of Article XVI-G of the laws relating to boroughs,[1] the Borough Planning Commission[2] is hereby designated as the Borough Subdivision Committee and shall have all the powers and duties vested in it by law and by these regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: For current provisions dealing with power of municipalities regarding subdivision and land development, see 53 P.S. § 10501 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 53, Planning Commission.
A. 
The Subdivision Committee is hereby empowered to review, approve, reject and recommend the revision of subdivision plats prepared under the provision of these regulations.
B. 
The Subdivision Committee shall meet not less than one month following the receipt of any subdivision application. The Committee shall review each application and inspect the site affected by each application.
C. 
The Subdivision Committee shall take action on each application within 60 days of receipt thereof. If the Committee shall not make its recommendation thereon within the allotted time, it shall be deemed to consent thereto. In the event that the Committee disapproves any subdivision application, the reasons therefor shall be set forth in writing, and the applicant shall be provided with a statement of such reasons for disapproval.
A. 
Appeal from decision of the Subdivision Committee. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Subdivision Committee may appeal to the Borough Council, and such appeal shall be considered by the Council at its next regular meeting. The decision of the Council on subdivisions wherein lots abut existing improved streets of sufficient width shall be final.
B. 
Appeals where Council refuses approval. In subdivisions wherein lots abut existing streets of insufficient width or proposed streets, where the Borough Council disapproves a subdivision plan, any person aggrieved thereby may, within 30 days thereafter, appeal therefrom by petition to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Jefferson County, which Court shall hear the matter de novo and, after hearing, enter a decree affirming, reversing or modifying the action of the Council, as may appear just in the premises. The Court shall designate the manner in which notices of the hearing of any such appeal shall be given to all parties interested. The decision of the Court shall be final.