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Township of South Strabane, PA
Washington County
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A subdivision plat, consolidation plat or land development plan, approved in accordance with this chapter, shall be required for:
A. 
Any land development, as defined by this chapter, other than those excluded by § 206-9 of this chapter;
B. 
Any subdivision, as defined by this chapter;
C. 
The consolidation, resubdivision or replatting, as defined by this chapter, of two or more lots, tracts or parcels of land for the purpose of development or transfer of ownership; or
D. 
Any development in which the developer proposes or intends to construct streets or any other public improvement to be dedicated to the Township for public use.
A. 
No lot in a subdivision or land development may be leased, transferred or sold, and no permit to erect, alter, repair or occupy any building or use any land in any subdivision or land development may be issued, unless and until such subdivision or land development shall have been approved and properly recorded and until such improvements as required by this chapter shall have been constructed or guaranteed, as provided for by this chapter.
B. 
The description by metes and bounds in an instrument of transfer or other documents used for selling or transferring property shall not exempt the seller or transferor from complying with the requirements of this chapter.
A. 
The following types of land development are hereby excluded from the provisions of this chapter governing land developments, as defined herein:
(1) 
The conversion of an existing single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling into not more than three residential dwelling units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium or cooperative;
(2) 
The addition of an accessory building, including farm buildings, on a lot or lots subordinate to an existing principal building; or
(3) 
The addition or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines of an enterprise which would be considered an amusement park. For purposes of this subsection, an "amusement park" is defined as a tract or area used principally as a location for permanent amusement structures or rides. This exclusion shall not apply to newly acquired acreage by an amusement park until initial plans for the expanded area have been approved by proper authorities.
B. 
The construction of a single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling on a single lot shall not be considered a land development.
A. 
In addition to complying with the provisions of this chapter, all subdivisions and land developments within the Township shall comply with all applicable Township ordinances, as amended or adopted from time to time.
B. 
Compliance with applicable Township, county, state or federal regulations shall be a requirement for approval under the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Any violation of applicable Township, county, state or federal regulations or permits shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to enforcement procedures authorized by this chapter.