A. 
It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to become familiar with the subdivision regulations contained herein; to consult with the Planning Commission, other Borough officials, and public utility people on the availability of services and facilities in the area to be subdivided; and to discuss the subdivision proposals with potentially interested parties, such as lending and mortgage insurance institutions, in order to determine what part of the market demand should be served and the subdivision plan which would be the most advantageous to the development of the Borough as well as to the subdivider.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of the Planning Commission to discourage premature development and developments in unsuitable areas that are inaccessible or hazardous or lack services. The Planning Commission shall also encourage replatting of dead subdivisions and coordinating the platting of small adjacent land.
A. 
Previous to filing of an application for approval of the preliminary plan, the subdivider may submit to the Planning Commission sketch plans and data as specified in § 389-24 of this chapter.
B. 
The Planning Commission shall review the sketch plans and data at its next regular meeting, provided the above information is submitted to the Planning Commission at least 10 days before the meeting date.
C. 
Within 14 days after the above-mentioned meeting, the Planning Commission shall inform the subdivider whether or not the sketch plans and data, as submitted, meet the objectives of this chapter. The Planning Commission shall make suitable recommendations for modification and improvements of such plans and data and shall return such plans and data to the subdivider.
A. 
The subdivider shall have a preliminary plat prepared, together with improvement plans and other supplementary material as specified in § 389-25 of this chapter.
B. 
Five copies of the preliminary plat and supplementary material specified herein shall be submitted to the Planning Commission, together with a written application for approval, at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
C. 
Following review of the preliminary plat and other material submitted for conformity to the regulations contained herein and negotiations with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable and the amount and extent of improvements to be made by him, the Planning Commission shall, within 30 days, act thereon as submitted or modified, and if approved, the Planning Commission shall express its approval as approval and state the conditions of such approval, if any, or if disapproved, shall express its disapproval and its reasons therefor, in writing. The writing shall be communicated to the subdivider personally or mailed to him at his last known address not later than 15 days following the decision. When the application is not approved in terms as filed, the decision shall specify the defects found in the application and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall, in each case, cite the provisions of the statute, ordinance, law or this chapter relied on.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
The action of the Planning Commission shall be noted on three copies of the preliminary plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider, one copy shall be retained by the Planning Commission, and the third copy shall be submitted to the Borough Engineer.
E. 
Approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat, which shall be submitted for approval of the Planning Commission.
F. 
The approval of a preliminary plat shall be deemed to have lapsed unless an application for final approval of at least part of the preliminary plat is made within one year of tentative approval.
A. 
The subdivider shall have prepared a final plat, which shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved, together with improvement plans and other material as specified in § 389-26 of this chapter. The final plat may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which he proposes to record and develop at this time; provided, however, that such portion conforms to all the requirements contained herein.
B. 
The final plat and other material required for approval, together with a written application for approval, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
C. 
If the final plat is disapproved by the Planning Commission, the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing, under the same conditions as a preliminary plat, to the subdivider. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission shall be represented at such meeting and produce the plats and data being appealed. When it has approved a final plat, the Planning Commission shall submit such plat to the Borough Council for its consideration.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
The Borough Council shall approve, with or without modifications, or disapprove the final plat within 45 days of approval by the Planning Commission; if the final plat is disapproved by the Borough Council, the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing to the subdivider, either personally or mailed to him at his last known address, not later than 15 days following the decision.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
E. 
The final plat, after the approval of the Planning Commission and the Borough Council, shall be submitted to the Allegheny County Planning Commission for its approval and in accordance with its regulations.
F. 
Failure of the Borough Council to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the time and in the manner required herein shall be deemed an approval of the application in terms as presented unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of time or change in the prescribed manner of presentation of communication of the decision, in which case, failure to meet the extended time or change in manner of presentation of communication shall have like effect.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I); original Subsection 7, which pertained to filing of final plats and which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
To cover the costs of reviewing plats, processing applications, and other expenses incidental to the approval of a subdivision, the subdivider shall pay a fee, in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council, at the time of application for approval of a preliminary plan, said fee to be payable to the Borough of Munhall. When the application for approval of a preliminary plat is forwarded to the Planning Commission, it shall be accompanied by a receipt that this fee has been paid.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
To cover the costs of holding any required public hearings; the checking of maps, plans, specifications, and any other engineering data; the inspection and engineering supervision of construction; and other miscellaneous expenses incidental to the construction and final approval of a subdivision or other construction project, the subdivider or developer shall deposit to an escrow fund established for this purpose a sum of money in the amount of 2% of the estimated or contract cost of those portions of the project included under site development and improvement, except that the minimum payment permissible for this purpose shall be in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. Should expenses incurred by the Borough exceed the amount of the escrow deposit at any time during construction, a further deposit shall be required before final approval and acceptance of the project. Any funds left in the deposit upon final approval and acceptance shall be returned to the developer.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
When the application for final approval is forwarded to the Planning Commission or Borough Council, it shall be accompanied by a receipt that these fees have been paid.
D. 
If the subdivider fails to apply for final approval of the subdivision within 12 months, the fee for any portion thereof shall not be refunded.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Original § 306, Issuance of building and occupancy permits, which immediately followed this section, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Upon the approval of a final plat, the developer shall, within 90 days of such final approval or 90 days after the date of delivery of an approved plat signed by Council following completion of conditions imposed for such approval, whichever is later, record such plat in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County. The Recorder of Deeds shall not accept any plat for recording unless such plat officially notes the approval of the Council and review by the County Planning Commission.
B. 
The recording of the plat shall not constitute grounds for assessment increases until such time as lots are sold or improvements are installed on the land included within the subject plat.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
After a plat has been approved and recorded as provided in this chapter, all streets and public grounds on such plat shall be and become a part of the Official Map of the Borough without public hearing.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).