[Ord. 281, 1/5/1976; as added by Ord. 454, 9/2/2008]
1. The Board of Commissioners may from time to time amend, supplement
or repeal any of the regulations and provisions of this chapter. The
procedure for the preparation of a proposed zoning ordinance as set
forth in § 607 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning
Code, 53 P.S. § 10607, is hereby declared optional.
2. Before voting on the enactment of an amendment, the Board of Commissioners
shall hold a public hearing thereon, pursuant to public notice. In
addition, if the proposed amendment involves a zoning map change,
notice of said public hearing shall be conspicuously posted by the
Township at points deemed sufficient by the Township along the perimeter
of the tract to notify potentially interested citizens. The affected
tract or area shall be posted at least one week prior to the date
of the hearing.
3. In the case of an amendment other than that prepared by the Planning
Committee the Board of Commissioners shall submit each such amendment
to the Planning Committee at least 30 days prior to the hearing on
such proposed amendment to provide the Planning Committee an opportunity
to submit recommendations.
4. If, after any public hearing held upon an amendment, the proposed
amendment is changed substantially, or is revised to include land
previously not affected by it, the Board of Commissioners shall hold
another public hearing, pursuant to public notice, before proceeding
to vote on the amendment.
5. At least 30 days prior to the public hearing on the amendment by
the Board of Commissioners, the Township shall submit the proposed
amendment to the County planning agency for recommendations.
6. Within 30 days after enactment, a copy of the amendment to this chapter
shall be forwarded to the County Planning Agency.