[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 501; as amended by Ord. 307 (89-4), 10/4/1989; and by Ord. 490 (2017-05), 10/18/2017]
1. 
In the event that an initial subdivision of land is four lots or less, the following procedures shall apply:
A. 
At least 12 days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission, the subdivider shall submit six copies of the final plan. Requirements for sketch design plan and the preliminary plan may be waived if determined by the Planning Commission that the subdivision is minor in nature. All specifications called for under § 22-302, Subsection 3, shall be complied with concerning format of drawings and required information. The final plan of a minor subdivision shall be drawn by a registered surveyor or a registered professional engineer.
B. 
The Planning Commission shall refer copies to the following agencies for comments and recommendation:
(1) 
One copy retained by the Secretary of the Planning Commission for record.
(2) 
One copy transmitted to the local office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for review and recommendation.
(3) 
One copy transmitted to the District 8 Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for review.
(4) 
One copy to the Borough Engineer for review.
(5) 
One copy transmitted to the York County Planning Commission for review.
(6) 
One copy transmitted to the Borough Secretary accompanied by the written recommendations of the Planning Commission.
C. 
The Planning Commission shall review, alone or jointly with the Borough Council, the proposed minor subdivision at a regular meeting with reference to:
(1) 
The standards and requirements of this Chapter.
(2) 
The Southern York County (SYC) Region Comprehensive Plan or any other municipal or regional Comprehensive Plan in effect and Official Map of Glen Rock Borough.
D. 
The minor subdivision shall not involve any street improvement and/or street dedication. In the event that such an improvement is proposed the subdivider shall comply with both the preliminary plan and final plan specifications of this Chapter.
E. 
If on-lot sewage disposal and water supply systems are to be provided within the minor subdivision, the subdivider shall make appropriate arrangements for soil absorption tests with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
F. 
Following Planning Commission review and communication of written recommendations to the Borough Secretary, the subdivider shall present the proposed minor subdivision at the next meeting of the Borough Council. The Borough shall review the proposed minor subdivision with reference to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the provisions of this Chapter. At this time the subdivider shall make the original drawing of the proposed minor subdivision available for authentication and signature.
G. 
The Borough Council may approve in whole or in part, or disapprove the plan as presented, or subject the plan to modifications before approval. At this time the original drawing shall be made available for signature.
H. 
The time limitations and procedures that apply to the processing of standard preliminary and final plans shall apply to minor subdivisions.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 502; as amended by Ord. 307 (89-4), 10/4/1989]
1. 
For any replatting or resubdivision of land, the same procedures and regulations apply as prescribed for an original subdivision except as follows. Lot sizes may be varied on an approved plan after recording only if:
A. 
No lot or tract of land created or sold is smaller than the size as shown on the approved plan.
B. 
Drainage easements or rights-of-way are not changed.
C. 
Street alignments and block sizes are not changed.
D. 
The property lines between the backs of the lots are not changed.
E. 
The rear portion of lots are not subdivided from the front part.
F. 
The character of the area is maintained.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 503]
1. 
Whenever small undersized lots (lots which are under the minimum lot size as outlined in the Borough Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27], or in lieu thereof, under the minimum lot size as outlined in Appendix 22-10-1 are to be added to existing recorded lots, the parcel to be added shall possess the following characteristics:
A. 
No principal structure (housing, commercial structures, etc.) may be built upon this parcel. Accessory structures such as sheds, garages, etc., are permitted, provided they comply with building setback and size requirements as outlined in the Borough Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] or the provisional requirements in Appendix 22-10-1.
B. 
The parcel to be added must be contiguous to the existing lot.
C. 
The addition must maintain the overall straightness of lot lines.
D. 
The plan prepared for the addition of this parcel shall follow the procedures outlined in § 22-501, "Minor Subdivisions," of this Chapter.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 504; as amended by Ord. 307 (89-4), 10/4/1989]
1. 
In the event that plans for a neighborhood subdivision of at least 20 dwelling units are submitted, the standards and regulations of this Chapter may be modified by the Borough Council provided that the proposed development meets the following requirements:
A. 
The basic purposes of this Chapter are achieved.
B. 
Protective covenants and other legal provisions will assure conformity with the Southern York County (SYC) Region Comprehensive Plan or any other municipal or regional Comprehensive Plan in effect.
C. 
The subdivision is bounded by collector streets, and the subdivision is served by a through collector street.
D. 
The area contains reservations for recreational facilities and other community facilities.
E. 
The area is served by public sewer and water.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 505]
Subdivisions that are to be developed for use as a seasonal or resort type purpose shall be required to meet all the standards and requirements stated in this Chapter except in the construction of streets; the specifications for which are indicated in Appendix 22-10-3.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 506; as amended by Ord. 337 (92-4), 5/6/1992, § 14]
1. 
If the literal compliance with any mandatory provision of this Chapter is shown by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the majority of the members of the Borough Council present at a scheduled meeting, to be (A) unreasonable or to cause unique or undue hardship as it applies to a particular property; or, (B) that an alternative proposal will allow for equal or better results than the chapter requirements, the Borough Council may grant a waiver from or modification of such mandatory provision, so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured while permitting the reasonable utilization of the property. The granting of a waiver or modification shall not have the effect of making null and void the intent and purpose of this Chapter, nor does the request for a waiver or modification alter the mandatory procedural time periods for review of preliminary or final plans.
2. 
Request for a waiver or modification shall be made in writing by the applicant and shall be submitted for review by the Planning Commission. The Borough Council shall have the authority to approve or disapprove the request. In granting a waiver or modification, the Borough Council may impose such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards and requirements of this Chapter. Action on the waiver or modification shall be entered in the minutes of the Borough Council and communicated to the applicant. Failure of the Borough Council to render a decision on the request for waiver or modification and communicate it to the applicant shall be deemed to be a denial of the request.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 507]
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.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 508]
The Borough Council may on its own motion, or upon recommendation of the Planning Commission amend, supplement or repeal any portion of this Chapter after adequate public notice and a public hearing.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 509; as amended by Ord. 337 (92-4), 5/6/1992, § 15]
1. 
In addition to other remedies, Glen Rock Borough may institute and maintain appropriate actions by law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate violations, to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages and to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises. The description by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer or other documents used in the process of selling or transferring land shall not exempt the seller or transferor from such penalties or from the remedies provided in this Chapter.
2. 
Glen Rock Borough or its zoning or building permit officer may refuse to issue any permit or grant any approval necessary to further improve or develop any real property which has been developed or which has resulted from a subdivision of real property in violation of this Chapter. This authority to deny such a permit or approval shall apply to any of the following applicants:
A. 
The owner of record at the time of the violation.
B. 
The vendee or lessee of the owner of record at the time of such violation without regard as to whether such vendee or lessee had actual or constructive knowledge of the violation.
C. 
The current owner of record who acquired the property subsequent to the time of violation without regard as to whether such current owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the violation.
D. 
The vendee or lessee of the current owner of record who acquired the property subsequent to the time of violation without regard as to whether such vendee or lessee had actual or constructive knowledge of the violation.
3. 
As an additional condition for issuance of a permit or the granting of an approval to any such owner, current owner, vendee or lessee for the development of any such real property, the applicant shall comply with the conditions that would have been applicable to the property at the time he acquired an interest in the real property.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 510; as amended by Ord. 307 (89-4), 10/4/1989; by Ord. 337 (92-4), 5/6/1992, § 16; and by Ord. 490 (2017-05), 10/18/2017]
1. 
Any person, partnership or corporation who or which has violated the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by Glen Rock Borough before a magisterial district judge, pay a judgment of $500 plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by Glen Rock Borough as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied or be payable until the date of determination of a violation by the magisterial district judge. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, Glen Rock Borough may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation unless the magisterial district judge determines that there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership or corporation violating this Chapter to have believed that there was no such violation, in which case there shall be deemed to have been only one such violation by a magisterial district judge and thereafter each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
2. 
The Court of Common Pleas of York County, upon petition, may grant an order of stay, upon cause shown, tolling the per diem judgment pending a final adjudication of the violation and judgment.
3. 
Nothing in this Section shall be construed or interpreted to grant to any person or entity other than Glen Rock Borough the right to commence any action for enforcement pursuant to this Section.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 512]
Nothing herein shall prevent the Borough Council from taking such other action necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
[Ord. 190 (71-4), 10/14/1971, Article 500, § 513; as amended by Ord. 337 (92-4), 5/6/1992, § 18]
The procedure for securing review of this Chapter or any decision or determination thereunder is set forth in Article X-A of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as enacted by Act 170 of 1988, as amended, 53 P.S. § 11001-A et seq.