[Ord. 688, 1/6/2015]
1.
The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members, all of whom shall be citizens of the Borough of West Homestead, Allegheny County.
2.
The term of office of the members shall be four years and should expire on December 31 or until a successor is appointed, except that the terms of the members first appointed shall be so fixed that on a Commission of eight members or fewer, no more than two shall be reappointed during any future calendar year, and on Commissions of nine members, no more than three shall be so reappointed or replaced. In the event of vacancies, the Borough Council shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term.
3.
The members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the Borough Council by resolution, which shall also state the term to be filled by each Planning Commissioner.
[Ord. 688, 1/6/2015]
1.
The Planning Commission shall, at the request of the Borough Council, have the power and shall be required to prepare the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the municipality as set forth in the MPC and present it for the consideration of the Borough Council.
2.
The Planning Commission shall maintain and keep on file records of its actions. All records and files of the Planning Commission shall be in the possession of the Borough Council.
3.
The Planning Commission, at the request of the Borough Council, may:
A.
Make recommendations to the Borough Council concerning the adoption or amendment of the Official Map.
B.
Prepare and present to the Borough Council of West Homestead a Zoning Ordinance and make recommendations to the Borough Council on proposed amendments to it.
C.
Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development and planned residential development regulations.
D.
Prepare and present to the Borough Council of West Homestead a Building Code and a Housing Code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto.
E.
Do such other acts or make studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by the MPC.
F.
Prepare and present to the Borough Council of West Homestead an environmental study.
G.
Submit to the Borough Council of West Homestead a recommended capital improvements program.
H.
Prepare and present to the Borough Council of West Homestead a water survey, which shall be consistent with the State Water Plan and any applicable water resources plan adopted by a river basin commission. The water survey shall be conducted in consultation with any public water supplier in the area to be surveyed.
I.
Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the Comprehensive Plan and planning.
J.
Make recommendations to governmental, civic, and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.
K.
Hold public hearings and meetings.
L.
Present testimony before any board.
M.
Require from other departments and agencies of West Homestead such available information as relates to the work of the planning agency.
N.
In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and land surveys with the consent of the owner.
O.
Prepare and present to the Borough Council a study regarding the feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific areas within West Homestead.
P.
Review the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Official Map, provisions for planned residential development and such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land no less frequently than it reviews the Comprehensive Plan.
[Ord. 688, 1/6/2015]
The Planning Commission may, with the consent of the Borough Council, accept and utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available by the county, the commonwealth, or the federal government, or any of their agencies, or from private sources. The Borough Council may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or utilization of the funds or assistance in accordance with the governmental procedures of West Homestead Borough.