A. 
Minimum requirements. The regulations embodied in this chapter are the minimum standards for the protection of the public welfare. When special circumstances warrant, the Borough may impose stricter standards.
B. 
Hardship modifications. Where a provision of this chapter would cause unique and undue hardship as it applies to a particular property, the Borough Council or Planning Commission, whoever has authority, may grant a variance from the strict application of the terms of this chapter if the variation will not be detrimental to the general welfare, nullify the objectives of those regulations or conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. In granting the hardship modification, the Council or Commission may impose conditions which will substantially secure compliance with the purposes of this chapter.
C. 
Procedures. In cases of major subdivisions or land developments, the Planning Commission shall have the right to recommend to the Borough Council modifications to the regulations in individual cases as may be necessary in the public interest; provided, however, that such modifications shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these regulations. The list of suggested modifications and the specific reasons for such change shall be entered in the minutes of the Planning Commission, and a copy of this entry shall be transmitted to the Council. The Council may then alter the land development plans and specify changes of modifications therein which it deems necessary and may make its approval subject to such alterations, changes or modifications. Upon approval, said modifications shall be clearly defined and entered on the final plan.
The Borough Council may on its own motion or upon recommendation of the Planning Commission amend, supplement or repeal any portion of this chapter. Amendments to this chapter shall become effective only after a public hearing held pursuant to public notice. In addition, in case of an amendment other than that prepared by the Planning Commission, the Council shall submit each such amendment to the Planning Commission for recommendations at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing on such proposed amendment.
[Amended 7-7-1997 by Ord. No. 604]
A. 
The procedures for securing review of any ordinance, decision, or determination is set forth in Article X-A of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of July 31, 1968, P.L. 805, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 11001-A et seq.
B. 
Nothing herein shall be construed in limitation of the applicants right to legally contest decisions of the Borough Council with respect to the approval or disapproval of subdivision or land development plans.