This chapter shall be known or may be cited by the title of "Planning
Commission Ordinance of the Borough of Marcus Hook."
The Planning Commission shall adopt rules in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of the Chairman
and at such other times as the Commission may determine. The Chairman, or
in his absence, the Acting Chairman, may administer oaths and compel the attendance
of witnesses. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public.
The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of
each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating
such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions,
all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Commission and
shall be a public record.
The Commission shall give public notice of all meetings, as well as
due notice to any party in interest.
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Prepare the comprehensive plan for the development of
the Borough of Marcus Hook as set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code and present it for the consideration of Borough Council.
B. 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.
C. The Planning Commission, at the request of Borough Council,
may:
(1) Make recommendations to the 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 as
set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
(3) Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land
development and planned residential development regulations as set forth in
the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
(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 such studies as may be necessary
to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code.
(6) Prepare and present to Borough Council an environmental
study.
(7) Submit to the Borough of Marcus Hook a recommended capital
improvements program.
(8) Promote public interest in and understanding of the comprehensive
plan and planning.
(9) Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private
agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such
agencies and individuals.
(10) Hold public hearings and meetings.
(11) Require from other departments and agencies of Marcus
Hook, Delaware County and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as federal
agencies, such available information as relates to the work of the Planning
Commission.
D. In the performance of its functions, the Commission may
enter upon any land to make examinations and surveys with the consent of the
owner.
E. In the performance of its powers and duties, any act
or recommendation of the Planning Commission which involves engineering considerations
shall be subject to review and comments of the Borough Engineer, which shall
be incorporated and separately set forth in any report, written act or recommendation
of the Planning Commission.