This chapter is adopted by authority of and
pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning
Code, Act of July 31, 1968, P.L. 805, Act 247, 53 P.S. § 10101
et seq.
This chapter has been designed and adopted to
provide uniform standards and procedures for the regulation and control
of subdivision and land development within Bonneauville Borough. The
purpose of such regulation and control is to provide for the safe
and coordinated development of the Borough by assuring sites suitable
for building purposes and human habitation; by coordinating proposed
streets and other proposed public improvements with those existing;
by assuring that adequate easements and rights-of-way are provided
for drainage facilities and public utilities; and by assuring that
reservations, if any, by the developer of any area designated for
use as public grounds shall be suitable in size and location for the
designated uses.
This chapter shall be known as the "Bonneauville
Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."
No subdivision or land development of any lot,
tract or parcel of land shall be made, no street, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water main or other improvements in connection therewith
shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use
or travel, or for the common use of occupants of buildings, abutting
thereon within the Borough of Bonneauville, except in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter; and no landowner shall sell, transfer,
or agree to enter into an agreement to sell any land in a subdivision
or land development located within the Borough of Bonneauville; whether
by reference to or by other use of a plat of such or otherwise, or
erect any building thereon, unless and until a final plat has been
prepared in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter and
such has been finally approved and recorded as provided herein.
[Amended 4-19-1994 by Ord. No. 69]
A copy of all applications for subdivision and
land development located within Bonneauville Borough shall be forwarded
upon receipt by the municipality to the County Planning Agency for
review and report. The municipality shall not approve such application
until the County report is received or until the expiration of 30
days from the date such application was forwarded to the County Planning
Commission.
Both the applicant and the municipality must follow the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, and meet the requirements thereof in respect to public hearings, meetings and time schedules. Particular attention must be given to Article V of Act 247, titled "Subdivision and Land Development."
The acceptance or approval of a development
or subdivision plan, or the granting of a permit for any construction
in, on or above the ground, shall not constitute a representation,
guarantee or warranty of any kind by the Borough, or by any agent,
official, or employee thereof, of the practicability, safety, or legal
right to the use of any property, lot or tract in the Borough; nor
shall it create any liability upon the Borough, its officials, employees
or agents.
