The purpose of this review procedure is to encourage
compatible development within the Borough and to ensure the satisfactory
development of sites within all zoning districts.
The requirements of this article shall be applicable
to all new development projects except those involving no more than
one detached single-family home or duplex.
All development which occurs within the site plan review process shall meet the use conditions for specific uses as specified in Article II.
The applicant shall enter into an agreement
with the municipality, which agreement shall require that the applicant
deliver to the municipality a performance bond in a defined amount,
50% of the site development excluding structures, conditioned upon
the complete development of the site (exclusive of the structures)
within a stipulated period of time.
A.
A development with a projected buildout of two years
or less is defined as a "short-term development."
B.
The site plan review process for short-term development shall follow the five-step procedure as stated in § 165-107 for planned residential development.
C.
Approval of the final site plan for short-term development
shall be valid for two years following the approval by the Borough
Council. If the development has not been completed by the end of two
years, renewal can be granted by the Borough Council after review
of the status of implementation of the plan.
A.
A development with a projected development of more
than two years is defined as a "long-term development."
B.
The site plan review process for a long-term development shall follow the five-step procedure as stated in §§ 165-106 and 165-107 with the following changes:
(1)
The preapplication conference shall include
the review of a conceptual plan for development and the proposed phasing
for development.
(2)
The preliminary development plan, public hearings
and approval shall review the conceptual plan.
(3)
The final development plan and application for
final approval shall be processed for each phase of development.
