The regulations, restrictions, boundaries and requirements set forth in this chapter may be amended, supplemented, changed or repealed by Borough Council by amending this chapter in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended,[1] and the terms of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
A.
An ordinance amending, supplementing or changing district boundaries
(Zoning Map[1]) or the regulations established herein may be initiated:
(1)
By Borough Council, upon its own initiative or upon recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
(2)
Upon a petition to the Council signed by the owners of 50% or more
of the frontage of any area, which shall be not less than the area
contained between two streets, wherein a change of zoning regulations
is being sought.
(3)
By a landowner requesting an amendment or repeal. In the case of
a curative amendment, the special requirements of the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code shall apply.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the Borough offices.
B.
Before voting on the enactment of an amendment, Borough Council shall
hold a public hearing thereon, pursuant to public notice. If the proposed
amendment involves a map change, notice of said public hearing shall
be conspicuously posted along the perimeter of the tract at least
one week prior to the hearing.
C.
Borough Council shall submit each proposed zoning amendment, other
than one prepared by the Borough Planning Commission, to the Borough
Planning Commission and the Delaware County Planning Commission at
least 30 days prior to any hearing which is to be held on the proposed
amendment to provide the Planning Commissions with an opportunity
to submit its recommendations prior to final action.
D.
If, after any public hearing held upon an amendment, the proposed
amendment is revised, or further revised, to include land previously
not affected by it, Borough Council shall hold another public hearing
as required by law, pursuant to public notice, before proceeding to
vote on the amendment.
E.
The Borough may offer a mediation option as an aid in completing
proceedings authorized herein. In exercising such an option, the Borough
and mediating parties shall meet the stipulations of Section 908.1
of the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended, relating to the mediation
option.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10908.1.
F.
Within 30 days after enactment, a copy of the amendment to this chapter
shall be forwarded to the Delaware County Planning Commission.
