[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Burgess and Town Council of the Borough of Pottstown.
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of July
31, 1968, reenacted and amended by Act 170 of December 21, 1988, P.L.
1329.
Pottstown Borough Planning Commission.
[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
The Council hereby signifies its reaffirmation and desire to
continue the Planning Commission under the provisions of the Municipalities
Planning Code.
[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
1.
The Planning Commission shall consist of five members, appointed
by Council, all of whom shall be residents of the Borough.
2.
The term of office of members appointed after the effective date
of this subpart shall be four years or until a successor is appointed.
In the event of a vacancy, the Council shall appoint a member to fill
the unexpired term.
[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
The names, addresses and term expiration of the current members
of the Planning Commission are as follows: [Here followed the names,
addresses and terms of the office of the current members of the Planning
Commission.]
[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
Any member of the Planning Commission once qualified and appointed
may be removed from office for malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance
in office or for other just cause by a majority of the vote of Council
taken after the member had received 15 days advanced notice of the
intent to take such a vote. A hearing shall be held in connection
with the vote if the member shall request it in writing. Any appointment
to fill a vacancy created by a removal shall be only for the unexpired
term.
[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
1.
The Planning Commission shall, at the request of the Council, have
the power and shall be required to:
A.
Prepare and update the comprehensive plan [for] the development of
the Borough as set forth in the Municipalities Planning Code and present
it for the consideration of the 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 the
Council.
2.
The Planning Commission, at the request of the Council, may:
A.
Make recommendations to the Council concerning the adoption or amendment
of an official map.
B.
Prepare and present to the Council a zoning ordinance and make recommendations
to the Council on proposed amendments to it.
C.
Prepare and recommend subdivision and land development and planned
residential development regulations.
D.
Prepare and present to the Council a building code and a housing
code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto.
E.
Do such other acts or make studies as may be necessary to fulfill
the duties and obligations imposed by the Municipalities Planning
Code.
F.
Prepare and present to the Council an environmental study.
G.
Submit to the Council a recommended capital improvements program.
H.
Prepare and present to the Council a water survey which shall be
consistent with the State Water Plan and any applicable water resources
plan adopted by the surrounding Delaware River Basin Commission. The
water survey shall be conducted in consultation with any public water
supplier in the area to the surveyed.
I.
Promote public interest in and understanding of the comprehensive
plan and planning.
J.
Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies
and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies
and individuals.
K.
Hold public hearings and meetings.
L.
Present testimony before any board.
M.
Require from other departments and agencies of the Borough such available
information as relates to the work of the Planning Commission.
N.
In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make
examinations and land surveys with the consent of the owner.
O.
Prepare and present to the Council a study regarding the feasibility
and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific areas
within the Borough.
P.
Review the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance,
official map, provisions for planning residential development and
such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of
land no less frequently than it reviews the comprehensive plan.
[Ord. 1868, 9/14/1998, § 1]
The Planning Commission may, with the consent of the Council,
accept and utilize funds, personnel or other assistance made available
by the County, the Commonwealth or the Federal government or any of
their agencies, or from private sources. The Council may enter into
agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or utilization of
the funds or assistance in accordance with the governmental procedures
of the Borough.
