[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2300]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Hatboro from time to time
may amend and repeal this chapter, including the Zoning Map, by the
procedures set forth in this Part.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2301]
1. The Borough Council by resolution adopted at a regular or special
meeting shall fix the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed
amendment and cause 30 days' notice thereof to be given as follows:
A. By publishing a notice thereof once a week for two consecutive weeks
in one newspaper of general circulation in Borough of Hatboro.
B. The notice shall state either the full text of the proposed amendment
or a brief summary setting forth the principal provisions in reasonable
detail, a reference to a place within the Borough of Hatboro where
copies of the proposed amendment may be examined, and the time and
place of hearing.
C. Whenever a proposed amendment affects a particular property, there
shall be posted upon said property at such place or places as the
Zoning Officer may direct, notice of the proposed amendment.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2302]
1. Every application for amendment of this chapter shall first be presented
to the Zoning Officer and shall contain the following:
A. The applicant's name, address and telephone number and that
of his representative and attorney, if any; and the interest of every
person, partnership or corporation represented in the application.
B. A plan showing the extent of the area to be rezoned, streets bounding
and intersecting the area, the land use and zoning classification
of abutting districts, and photographs of the area to be rezoned and
of the abutting areas.
C. A statement of the circumstances in the proposed district and the
abutting districts and any other factors on which the applicant relies
in support of the proposed rezoning.
D. The approximate time schedule for the beginning and completion of
the proposed development of the area to be rezoned.
E. A site plan to scale of one inch equals 100 feet, indicating the
locations of buildings, structures, uses, and areas for off-street
parking and loading.
F. If the use proposed is a nonresidential use, a detailed statement
as to the market area to be served by the proposed use and the demand
for the proposed use.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2303]
The procedure to be followed by the Borough of Hatboro or a
landowner seeking a curative amendment to this chapter shall be the
procedure set forth in the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended;
Act of July 31, 1968, P.L. 805, as amended.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2304]
At any public hearing concerning this chapter or any amendment
thereto, full opportunity to be heard shall be given to any citizen
and all parties in interest.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2305]
The Borough Council shall refer each request for amendment to
the Borough Planning Commission for review and recommendation prior
to taking final action on such request. The Planning Commission shall
consider whether or not the proposed amendment would be consistent
with, desirable and in furtherance of the Borough of Hatboro Comprehensive
Plan.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2306]
Application fees for amendments and curative amendments shall
be set from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. Applicants
shall also be responsible for costs incurred by the Borough as a result
of any required hearing, including stenographic fees, advertising
charges, and any other fee or charge. The Borough may require a deposit
to cover any such fees or charges.