An ordinance establishing rules, regulations, and standards governing the subdivision and development of land within the Township of Maidencreek, Berks County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to the authority set forth in Article
V of Act 247, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, and setting forth procedures to be followed by the Township
Planning Commission and the Township Board of Supervisors in applying,
administering, and amending these rules, regulations, and standards
and prescribing penalties for the violation thereof.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as "The Maidencreek Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
of 1992."
The Board of Supervisors shall have the authority
to regulate subdivision and land development within the Township upon
enactment of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of § 501
of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
The Board of Supervisors shall have jurisdiction
of subdivision and land development within the Township limits. In
order that the actions of the Board of Supervisors under this chapter
may be correlated with all relevant data and procedures, the Board
of Supervisors hereby designates the Township Planning Commission
as the agency of the Board of Supervisors.
A. All plans for subdivision or land development shall
be referred upon submission to the Planning Commission for review.
B. The Planning Commission shall make recommendations
to the Board of Supervisors concerning approval, disapproval, modification,
and conditions for approval of such plans.
C. The Planning Commission shall make recommendations
to the Board of Supervisors concerning the interpretation of the granting
of modifications to provisions and standards of this chapter.
The subdivider or land developer (as applicable)
shall be responsible for observing the procedures established in this
chapter and for submitting all plans and documents required herein.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be
construed to create liability on the part of the Township of Maidencreek
or any officer or employee thereof for any damages which may result
from reliance upon the provisions of this chapter or any administrative
decision lawfully or reasonably made in accordance with said provisions.