Township of Union, PA Article III Application Procedures

§ 172-9 General procedures.

A. This article provides an overview of the general procedures for the application, submission, review and the approval of proposed subdivision plans or land development plans within Union Township.

B. All subdivision and land development plans within the corporate limits of Union Township shall be reviewed by the Union Township Planning Commission, the Berks County Planning Commission and other Township, state or county officials as deemed necessary, and shall be approved or disapproved by the Union Township Board of Supervisors in accordance with the procedures specified within this article and within other sections of this chapter.

C. For all proposed subdivision and land development plans, except those exempted from standard procedures, a sketch plan (recommended but not required), preliminary plan and a final plan must be submitted to the Township for review and approval. Those plans exempted from this standard procedure shall comply with the procedures identified under § 172-14 of this chapter.

D. Whenever the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 200) provides that the use proposed by the applicant for subdivision and/or land development approval shall constitute a use by special exception or a conditional use, the applicant shall obtain such special exception or conditional use approval from the Zoning Hearing Board or the Board of Supervisors, as applicable, prior to the submission of the preliminary plan. The plan shall be designed and developed in accordance with any conditions which have been imposed upon the grant of such special exception or conditional use by the Zoning Hearing Board or the Board of Supervisors, as applicable.

E. Whenever the applicant proposes to develop a subdivision and/or land development in a manner that would require a variance from any requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 200), the applicant shall obtain such variance from the Zoning Hearing Board prior to the submission of the preliminary plan. The plan shall be designed and developed in accordance with any conditions which have been imposed upon the grant of such variance or variances by the Zoning Hearing Board.

F. Whenever all or a portion of the land contained within an application for subdivision or land development approval constitutes all or a portion of land included in a prior subdivision or land development plan approved by the Township or the Berks County Planning Commission and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Berks County, Pennsylvania, the plan shall comply with all conditions, restrictions and notes imposed on the prior approval and/or included upon the recorded subdivision or land development plan. The applicant shall identify all prior recorded subdivision and/or land development plans of which all or a portion of the land contained in the plan was a part and all conditions, restrictions and notes which affect the current application. Failure to identify all applicable conditions, restrictions and notes of record on prior plans constitutes a violation of this chapter. The applicant shall submit with the application for preliminary plan approval a statement identifying the prior plans reviewed; the conditions, restrictions and notes which would impact development in accordance with the plan for which approval has been requested; and 'an explanation of the manner in which the proposed plan has been designed to comply with such conditions, restrictions and notes. This information shall be signed by the applicant or the applicant's engineer or landscape architect.

§ 172-10 Jurisdiction.

A. The Union Township Board of Supervisors shall have jurisdiction of subdivision and land development within the Township limits. In order to assist the Board of Supervisors in its consideration of subdivisions and land developments, the Board of Supervisors hereby decrees that the Union Township Planning Commission shall serve the following functions:

(1) All plans proposing subdivision or land development, upon submission to the Township, shall be referred to the Planning Commission for review.

(2) The Planning Commission shall make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of such plans.

(3) The Planning Commission shall also make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning the interpretation of this chapter and Chapter 200, Zoning.

B. The Union Township Board of Supervisors shall consider the recommendations offered by the Planning Commission prior to taking action on any proposed subdivision or land development plan.

§ 172-11 Sketch plan application and review.

A. Sketch plan submission.

(1) A sketch plan shall be considered as an unofficial submission to the Township for the purpose of informal review and discussion between the applicant and the Township.

(2) Sketch plan submissions are highly recommended for the purpose of conceptual review and to consult with the Township prior to formal application. For maximum usefulness, sketch plans should contain the information specified in § 172-21. (Note: the use of the sketch plan process is highly recommended to all applicants as a means to identify development issues prior to expenditure of monies for detailed surveying and engineering required for the preliminary plan stage).

B. Sketch plan review.

(1) The Union Township Planning Commission shall meet with the applicant and informally discuss the conceptual suitability of the proposed development, its relationship to existing streets and utilities, the proposed arrangement and density of the development, and the compatibility of the proposed plan with the Comprehensive Plan. Such meeting may be part of the regular monthly meeting of the Planning Commission or at a special public meeting.

§ 172-12 Preliminary plan application and review.

A. Preliminary plan submission.

(1) When filing for preliminary plan approval, the applicant shall submit, in hard copy form, to the Township Secretary, eight complete copies of the proposed plan and all data specified under § 172-22 at least 15 business days prior to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Union Township Planning Commission. In addition the same plan and data shall be submitted in electronic form in PDF format via email to the Township Secretary. A review of the submitted plan will be conducted by the Township Planner to determine if the plan is complete and should be accepted for formal review at the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(2) Submissions will be accepted for review by the Township at the first regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Union Township Planning Commission, following a complete submission, with the review period commencing with the day following the meeting. However, if the first regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission is more than 30 days after the submission date, the first day of the review period shall commence on the 30th day after a complete submission.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(3) All submissions shall be accompanied by the proper application forms, letter(s) of transmittal and review fees as determined by the Township. Note: If the subdivision or land development proposes use of public sewer or water service requiring a submission, review and approval by the Union Township Municipal Authority, the necessary application forms and review fees for the Authority should accompany the preliminary plan submission to the Township.

(4) The applicant shall be responsible for submitting and distributing the proposed plan to the Berks County Soil Conservation District, and all non-Township pertinent reviewing bodies, as specified by this chapter or required by law.

(5) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(5), regarding supplementary data, application fees, and other submission requirements, was repealed 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04.

(6) The applicant shall submit and distribute the proposed preliminary plan to any local, state and/or federal authorities for their review and comment. The Township shall be copied on all of the applicant's submittals and all correspondence for outside Township agencies. Further, the applicant shall be required to advise the Township on the status of any pending outside agency applications/permits.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(7) The applicant shall be required to notify the abutting property owners that a preliminary plan has been proposed for a specific piece of property. Such notification shall occur at least 14 days prior to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting at which the proposed plan shall be reviewed and discussed. All abutting property owners adjoining the tract and property owners across the street from the subject tract shall be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested. Evidence of such notification in the form of a certified mail receipt shall be presented to the Planning Commission at its first meeting following formal submission of the plan.

(8) The applicant shall be required to post the property proposed for subdivision and/or land development, clearly describing the intent of the subdivision and/or land development. The posting shall be printed upon a twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch weatherproof sign. The posting must be clearly visible from any adjoining roads. It shall be posted a minimum of 14 days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting at which the preliminary plan shall be reviewed. The posting shall remain on the property and remain legible throughout the duration of the subdivision/land development review process. The applicant shall notify the Township when the property has been posted, to allow verification.

(9) Documentation of compliance with notification and posting requirements will be required before any action will be taken by the Planning Commission.

B. Preliminary plan review.

(1) The Township Engineer and Solicitor shall review the preliminary plan to determine its conformance to Chapter 200, Zoning, and this chapter. The Township Engineer and Solicitor may recommend changes, alterations or modifications, as they may deem necessary. The plan review of the Township Engineer shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Township Planning Commission prior to the regularly scheduled or special meeting at which the preliminary plan is to be considered by the Township Planning Commission. The Township Solicitor may make recommendations concerning changes, alterations or modifications to the Planning Commission prior to or at the regularly scheduled or special Planning Commission meeting.

(2) The Township Zoning Officer shall review the preliminary plan to determine its conformance to Chapter 200, Zoning. The Zoning Officer shall check all zoning data to determine if the information shown on the proposed preliminary plan is in accordance with the latest amendments to Chapter 200, Zoning. The report from the Township Zoning Officer shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Township Planning Commission prior to the regularly scheduled or special meeting at which the preliminary plan is considered by the Planning Commission.

(3) When a preliminary plan has been officially accepted for review by the Township, the applicant shall provide the Township two complete copies of the proposed plan and appropriate application form and County review fee for the Township to process and forward to the Berks County Planning Commission for its review and comment. Failure of the Berks County Planning Commission to act within 30 days shall constitute a waiver of its right to review the plan as submitted, and the Township may officially act on the basis of such a waiver.

(4) The plan shall be submitted to the Township Park and Recreation Board and to the Environmental Advisory Committee for their reviews and comments on issues of land dedication and/or fee-in-lieu, as well as general recreation issue. The comments of the Park and Recreation Boards and the Environmental Advisory Committee should be submitted in writing to the Township Planning Commission.

(5) When public water or sewer service is proposed for the subdivision or land development, the plan shall be submitted to the Union Township Municipal Authority (UTMA) for their review and approval. The Authority's comments shall be submitted in writing to the Township Planning Commission. UTMA preliminary approval of the proposed plans will be required prior to municipal approval of the preliminary plans.

(6) When a particular subdivision or land development involves the review of the Township Park and Recreation Board and/or the Union Township Municipal Authority, it shall be the applicant's responsibility to secure written reviews/approvals from these Boards prior to Township approval of the preliminary plan.

(7) When a preliminary plan has been officially accepted for review by the Township, such plan shall be reviewed by the Township Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting or, at the discretion of the Planning Commission, at a special meeting. During the review of the preliminary plan, the Township Planning Commission shall consider the written reports of the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor, Township Zoning Officer, the Berks County Planning Commission, and other designated agencies or authorities, before rendering its decision on the proposed preliminary plan.

(8) Upon completion of its review, the Planning Commission shall promptly submit its recommendations to the Union Township Board of Supervisors for consideration. This recommendation shall be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days from the date the preliminary plan was officially accepted for review by the Township.

(9) During the course of the Planning Commission's review of the preliminary plan and prior to any action by the Board of Supervisors within the required ninety-day period, the proposed preliminary plan may be revised by the applicant. Upon the submission of a revised plan, containing substantial or material revisions, to bring the prior plan into compliance with zoning and subdivision and land development requirements, a new ninety-day time period for formal review and notification shall commence from the date of submission of the revised plan, unless another time period for the review of the plans is agreed upon by the parties. The revised plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission not later than 15 days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. Typically a total of five plan sets would be required for any submission of revised plans unless additional copies are required by the Township. In addition to the hard copy revised plan sets, the applicant shall submit the revised plan sets electronically in PDF format.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

C. Preliminary plan approval.

(1) Following the review of the preliminary plan and accompanying data by the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor, Township Zoning Officer, Township Planning Commission, and the Berks County Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall approve, approve with conditions or reject the proposed preliminary plan. Conditions for approval must be clearly stated in writing.

(2) If rejected, the Township Board of Supervisors shall specify the reasons for rejection, including citation of or reference to the pertinent sections of this chapter and/or other Township ordinances.

(3) The decision of the Board of Supervisors shall be rendered no later than 90 days after the date of the regular Planning Commission meeting next following the date upon which the applicant has made a complete submission to the Township Secretary. However, if the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is more than 30 days after the submission date, the first day of the ninety-day review period shall commence on the 30th day after a complete submission has been given by the applicant. This review period may be extended by the applicant, subject to acceptance by the Township. A sample form to be used for a time extension grant is provided in the Appendix to this chapter.

(4) Approval or approval with conditions of a preliminary plan shall not constitute approval of the final plan. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval of the layout shown on the preliminary plan as a guide to the preparation of the final plan. The final plan must also be reviewed and approved by the Township as outlined under § 172-13 of this chapter.

§ 172-13 Final plan application and review.

[Amended 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-04]

A. Final plan submission.

(1) Within 12 months of receiving approval or approval with conditions of a preliminary plan, the applicant shall submit, in hard copy form, to the Township Secretary eight complete copies of the final plan and all supplementary data as required within this chapter at least 15 business days prior to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Union Township Planning Commission. In addition, the same final plan and supplementary data shall be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to the Township Secretary. Where the twelve-month deadline for submission has been specifically made a condition of preliminary approval and noted on the plan, failure to file a final plan within 12 months or failure to enter into a written extension of time to file a final plan, shall be deemed a default and violation of preliminary plan approval, and the applicant will no longer be entitled to protection from the application of new or amended zoning, subdivision or other governing ordinance provisions, but instead will be subject to any and all changes to the ordinances.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(2) The submissions made to the Township Secretary will be accepted for review by the Township only at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Union Township Planning Commission.

(3) All submissions shall be accompanied by the proper application forms, letter(s) of transmittal, and review fees as determined by the Township.

(4) The applicant shall be responsible for submitting and distributing the proposed plan to the Berks County Soil Conservation District, and all non-Township pertinent reviewing bodies, as specified by this chapter or required by law. The Township shall be copied on any such submissions.

(5) The applicant shall submit and distribute the proposed plan to any required governmental authorities for their review and comment. The Township shall be copied on all of the applicant's submittals and all correspondence to and from outside agencies. Further, the applicant shall be required to advise the Township on the status of any pending outside agency application/permits.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(6) At the discretion of the Township, additional copies of the proposed final plan may be requested from the applicant for review and comment.

B. Final plan review.

(1) The Township Engineer and Solicitor shall review the proposed final plan to determine its conformance to Chapter 200, Zoning, and this chapter. The Township Engineer and Solicitor may recommend changes, alterations or modifications, as they may deem necessary. The reports of the Township Engineer shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Union Township Planning Commission prior to the regularly scheduled or special meeting at which the final plan is to be considered by the Township Planning Commission. The Township Solicitor may make recommendations concerning changes, alterations or modifications to the Planning Commission prior to or at the regularly scheduled or special Planning Commission meeting.

(2) The Township Zoning. Officer shall review the final plan to determine its conformance to Chapter 200, Zoning. The Zoning Officer shall check all zoning data to determine if the information shown on the proposed final plan is in accordance with the latest amendments to Chapter 200, Zoning. The report from the Township Zoning Officer shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Union Township Planning Commission prior to the scheduled meeting at which the final plan is to be considered by the Township Planning Commission.

(3) When a final plan has been officially accepted for review by the Township, the applicant shall provide the Township two complete copies of the proposed plan and appropriate application form and County review fee for the Township to forward to the Berks County Planning Commission for its review and comment. Failure of the Berks County Planning Commission to act within 30 days shall constitute a waiver of its right to review the plan as submitted, and the Township may officially act on the basis of such a waiver.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(4) When a final plan has been officially accepted for review by the Township, such plan shall be reviewed by the Union Township Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting. During the review of the final plan, the Township Planning Commission shall consider the written reports, if any, of the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor, Township Zoning Officer, the Berks County Planning Commission, and other designated agencies or authorities, before rendering its final decision on the proposed final plan.

(5) The plan shall be submitted to the Township Park and Recreation Board for their review and comment on issues of land dedication and/or fee-in-lieu, as well as general recreation issues. The Park and Recreation Boards comments should be submitted in writing to the Township Planning Commission.

(6) When public water or sewer service is proposed for the subdivision or land development, the plan shall be submitted to the Union Township Municipal Authority (UTMA) for their review and approval. The Authority's comments shall be submitted in writing to the Township Planning Commission. UTMA approval of the proposed plans will be required prior to municipal approval of the final plans.

(7) When a particular subdivision or land development involves the review of the Township Park and Recreation Board, the Environmental Advisory Committee and/or the Union Township Municipal Authority, it shall be the applicant's responsibility to secure written reviews/approvals from these Boards prior to Township approval of the final plan.

(8) Upon completion of its review, the Planning Commission shall promptly submit its recommendations to the Union Township Board of Supervisors for its consideration. This recommendation shall be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days from the date the final plan was officially accepted for review by the Township.

(9) During the course of the Planning Commission's review of the final plan and prior to any action by the Board of Supervisors within the required ninety-day period, the proposed final plan may be revised by the applicant. Upon the submission of a revised plan, containing substantial or material revisions, a new ninety-day time period for formal review and notification shall commence from the date of submission of the revised plan, unless another time period for the review of the plans is agreed upon by the parties. The revised plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission not later than 15 days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. Typically a total of five plan sets would be required for any submission of revised plans unless additional copies are required by the Township. In addition to the hard copy revised plan sets, the applicant shall submit the revised plan sets electronically in PDF format.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

C. Final plan approval.

(1) Following review of the proposed final plan and the accompanying data by the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor, Township Planning Commission, and the Berks County Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall approve, approve with conditions or reject the final plan.

(2) Any conditions for approval must be clearly stated in writing. If the plan is rejected, the Board shall specify the reasons for rejection, including citation of, or reference to, the pertinent sections of this chapter and other Township ordinances. Copies of the statement shall be forwarded to the applicant and all concerned parties no more than 15 days following the decision.

(3) The decision of the Board of Supervisors shall be rendered no later than 90 days after the date of the regular Planning Commission meeting next following the date upon which the applicant has made a complete submission to the Township Secretary. However, if the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is more than 30 days after the submission date, the first day of the ninety-day review period shall commence on the 30th day after a complete submission has been given by the applicant. This review period may be extended by the applicant, subject to acceptance by the Township. A sample form to be used for a time extension grant is provided in the Appendix to this chapter.

(4) All pertinent agreements, contracts, fees and contributions shall be satisfactorily completed, paid and/or executed by the applicant prior to municipal approval. Failure to comply will delay municipal approval and the release of plans for recording.

(5) An electronic copy of the plan shall be provided to the Township Engineer in PDF and CAD format and shall also be provided to the Township Secretary in PDF format.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(6) Upon satisfaction of all requirements, the signed and sealed plans will be endorsed by the Township for filing with the County Planning Commission and recording with the Berks County Recorder of Deeds.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

(7) Upon final approval of a residential development, the Township shall notify in writing the Superintendent of the Daniel Boone School District of the plan approval. The notice is to be provided on a monthly basis for all plans approved during the previous month. The notice shall include, but not be limited to, the location of the development, the number and type of units to be included in the development, and the expected construction schedule of the development.

§ 172-14 Plans exempted from standard procedures.

[Amended 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-04]

A. Annexation plans.

(1) Where the sole purpose of the proposed plan is to annex a lot or parcel to an adjacent lot or parcel, the applicant may submit a final plan to the Township Planning Commission for review, comment and approval.

(2) The proposed plan shall indicate that the purpose of the plan is for annexation purposes only. No new building lots are proposed as a result of this plan.

(3) The final plan shall be submitted and reviewed in accordance with §§ 172-13 and 172-23 of this chapter.

(4) Annexation plans shall include a signature block for both the property owner of the land to be subdivided as well as for the owner of the property receiving the annexation parcel.

B. Minor subdivisions.

(1) Where the sole purpose of the proposed plan is to create no more than three residential parcels, lots, tracts, or dwelling units on land from the original tract of land and has adequate frontage on an improved public road, the applicant may submit a final plan to the Township for review, comment and action.

(2) The final plan shall be submitted and reviewed in accordance with §§ 172-13 and 172-23 of this chapter.

C. Revised plan of record. Any revision, re-platting or resubdivision of land which includes changes to a recorded plan shall be considered a subdivision and shall comply with all regulations within this chapter, except that:

(1) Lot lines may be changed from those on a recorded plan, provided that in making such changes:

(a) No lot or tract of land shall be created or sold that is smaller than the minimum dimensions required by Chapter 200, Zoning.

(b) Easements or rights-of-way shall not be changed.

(c) Street locations and block sizes shall not be changed.

(d) No lot shall be created which does not abut an existing or proposed street.

(e) Open space and recreational areas shall not be reduced.

(2) In every case wherein lot lines are changed as permitted above, the applicant shall:

(a) Prepare and submit a revised plan of record to the Township for review and approval. The final plan shall be prepared in accordance with §§ 172-13 and 172-23 of this chapter.

(b) The revised plan of record shall specifically identify the previous plan of record superseded and shall also contain the record references.

(c) After the revised plan of record has been approved by the Township, the Township shall then record the new plan in accordance with this chapter.

D. The exemption of the above annexation plans, minor subdivision plans, and revised plans of record from certain standard procedures regarding the filing of plans shall not exempt those plans from compliance with the property posting and notification requirements as set forth in § 172-12A(8) and (9), with all such requirements for posting and notification continuing to be required.

[Added 7-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-04]

§ 172-15 Land development plans.

Unless specifically stated within this chapter, a "land development plan" shall comply with the standard review procedures of this chapter.

§ 172-16 Fees.

A. The Union Township Board of Supervisors has established by resolution a schedule of fees and a collection procedure for all applications and other matters pertaining to this chapter. Submission of a plan by an applicant constitutes the applicant's acknowledgment and consent to the provisions of the resolution.

B. The applicant is also required to pay any review fees required by the Union Township Municipal Authority, Berks County Planning Commission, the Berks County Conservation Service, and any other local, state and federal reviewing authority or agency.

C. The applicant shall pay to the Township the appropriate nonrefundable filing fee, and escrow deposit in accordance with the resolution prior to:

(1) Filing a sketch plan on which applicant is requesting a review or comment by the Township and the Township consultants.

(2) Filing a preliminary plan.

(3) Filing a final plan.

The proposed application shall not be considered by the Township until all initial fees, costs, and escrow deposits are paid. Thereafter, as the escrow deposit is expended, the applicant shall make further deposits upon request notice from the Township.

D. Invoices and request notices for additional deposits shall be submitted to the applicant on a thirty-day, monthly basis. All outstanding review fees, costs, and escrow deposits shall be paid to the Township upon applicant's receipt of the invoice and/or notice. If the review fees and/or deposits are not paid at the time of the next submission and/or plan stage, the subdivision or land development plan will not be considered by the Township, unless the unpaid fees were disputed by the applicant within 100 days of their billing date. Likewise, final statements for unpaid, undisputed fees must be paid prior to the release of the plan for recording.

[Amended 7-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-04[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the repeal of former Subsection E, regarding submission of a final bill, which immediately followed this subsection.

§ 172-17 Modifications.

A. The Board of Supervisors may grant a modification of the requirements of one or more provisions if the literal compliance with mandatory provisions is shown to the satisfaction of the Township to be unreasonable or cause undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question, provided that such modification will not be contrary to the public interest, that the purpose and intent of the ordinance is observed, and when an alternative standard can be demonstrated to provide equal or better results.

B. All requests for a modification shall be in writing and shall accompany and be a part of the application for development. The request shall state in full the grounds and facts of unreasonableness or hardship on which the request is based, the provision or provisions of the ordinance involved and the minimum modification necessary.

C. The request for modification may be referred by the Board of Supervisors to the Planning Commission for advisory comments.

D. The Board of Supervisors shall keep a written record of all action on all requests for modifications.

§ 172-18 Improvements and contributions.

A. All conditions, standards and provisions pertaining to the guarantee and/or the installation of all required improvements have been included under Article VI of this chapter.

B. All conditions and provisions pertaining to developer contributions have been included under Article VI of this chapter.

§ 172-19 Approval and recording of plans.

[Amended 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-04]

A. After the completion of the procedures required within this chapter, the Union Township Planning Commission shall place its endorsements on 10 copies of the plan which is to be recorded. The plans shall be dated and signed by the Chairman of the Planning Commission.

B. After the completion of the procedures required within this chapter, the Union Township Board of Supervisors shall place its endorsements on 10 copies of the plan which is to be recorded. The plans shall be dated, sealed and signed by at least a majority of the Township Supervisors.

C. No changes, erasures, modifications or revisions shall be made to any subdivision or land development plan after the plan has been endorsed by the Township, unless the plan has been resubmitted to the Township for review as required within this chapter.

D. The Township shall not endorse the plan until all conditions of plan approval are met. After the plan has been properly endorsed by the Township, the applicant shall submit the plans to the Berks County Planning Commission for its endorsement. No plan may be legally recorded unless it has been properly endorsed by the Township and the Berks County Planning Commission.

E. After the plan has been properly endorsed by the Township and the Berks County Planning Commission, the Berks County Planning Commission shall cause the approved plans to be recorded with the Berks County Recorder of Deeds, with the delivery of the plans to the Berks County Planning Commission to occur within 90 days of the date the plan was endorsed by the Township. In the case of a final plan approved with conditions by the Board of Supervisors, the ninety-day time period shall commence upon satisfaction of the conditions. The date on which all conditions of approval have been satisfied shall then be noted on the title sheet of the final plan as provided for under the signature block of the Supervisors, with the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors endorsing the notation. The cost incurred for the recording of the plan shall be an expense of the applicant or developer. The applicant or developer shall coordinate with the Township Manager the delivery by both of them of the plan sets to the County Planning Commission for recording. The Manager's time along with mileage and parking costs associated with the Manager's participation in the submission of the plans shall be an expense reimbursed by the applicant or developer to the Township.

[Amended 10-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]

F. After the plan has been recorded, the Township shall retain four (five if the UTMA is involved for public sewer and/or water service) certified copies of the recorded plan. Any remaining additional certified copies will be provided to the applicant.

§ 172-20 Appeals.

Decisions of the Union Township Board of Supervisors may be appealed in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247, as amended).