[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
It shall be the duty of the Borough Council or the duly authorized representative of the Borough Council to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The enforcement officer shall require that the application for a building permit contain all information necessary to enable him to ascertain whether the proposed building, alteration, or use is located in an approved land development. No building permit shall be issued until the enforcement officer has certified that the site for the proposed building, alteration, or use complies with all the provisions of this chapter and the Borough's Construction and Materials Specifications for Land Development[1] where required conforms to the site description as indicated on the approved and recorded final plan.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said specifications are on file in the Borough offices.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Where a provision of this chapter would cause unique and undue hardship as it applies to a particular property or if a developer shows that an alternative proposal will allow for equal or better results, the Borough Council may grant a modification from the strict application of the terms of this chapter if the variation will not be detrimental to the general welfare, nullify the objectives of these regulations or conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. In granting the modification, the Borough Council may impose conditions which will substantially secure compliance with the purposes of this chapter. Requests for modifications shall be made in writing and submitted to the Secretary with copies of the plan.
2. 
The Borough Planning Commission shall have the right to recommend to the Borough Council modifications to the regulations in individual cases as may be necessary in the public interest; provided, however, that such modifications and the specific reasons for such change shall be entered in the minutes of the Planning Commission and a copy of this entry shall be transmitted to the Borough Council. The Borough Council may then alter the land development plans and specify changes or modifications therein which it deems necessary and make its approval subject to such alterations, changes, or modifications. If approved by the Borough Council, said modifications shall be clearly defined and entered on the final plan and signed by the Borough Council.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The Borough Council may on its own motion or upon recommendation of the Planning Commission amend, supplement, or repeal any portion of this chapter. Amendments to this chapter shall become effective only after a public hearing held pursuant to public notice in the manner prescribed for enactment of a proposed ordinance in § 506 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10506, as amended. In addition, in case of an amendment other than that prepared by the Borough Planning Commission, the Borough Council shall submit each such amendment to the Planning Commission for recommendations least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing on such proposed amendment. In addition, at least 30 days prior to the hearing on the amendment, the Borough shall submit the proposed amendment to the York County Planning Commission for recommendations.
2. 
Within 30 days after adoption, the Borough Council shall forward a certified copy of the amendment to the York County Planning Commission.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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The Borough Council shall by resolution create a schedule of filing fees to be paid by the applicant at the time of plan submission to defray the cost of administering and processing plans. Filing fees shall be required for the following:
A. 
Preliminary plan.
B. 
Final plan.
C. 
Land development plan.
D. 
Mobile home park permit.
E. 
York County Planning Commission.
F. 
Recording fee.
2. 
In addition to such filing fees, the developer shall pay the cost of:
A. 
Reviewing the land development plan and engineering details.
B. 
Inspecting the site for conformance to survey.
C. 
Preparing cost estimates of required improvements during installation.
D. 
Inspection of required improvements during installation.
E. 
Final inspection for completion of installation of required improvements.
F. 
Legal service necessary for the processing of the land development plan.
G. 
Any tapping fee and/or connection charge for connection to a municipal water system.
H. 
Any tapping fees and/or any required charge for reservation of sewage capacity in a municipal sewage system.
3. 
These costs will be billed to the developer by the Borough upon completion of each review phase. No building permits shall be issued nor shall subdivision or land development plans be approved for any tract of land for which fees as outlined are outstanding.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
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Any person, partnership, or corporation who or which, being the owner or agent of any lot, tract, or parcel of land, shall lay out, construct, open, or dedicate any street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, or other improvements for public use, travel or other purposes or for the common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon, or who sells, transfers, or agrees or enters into an agreement to sell any land in a subdivision or land development whether by reference to or by other use of a plat of such subdivision or land development or erect any building thereon, unless and until a final plat has been prepared in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough, pay a judgment of not more than $500, plus all court costs. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, unless the magisterial district judge determines otherwise in accordance with § 515.3 of the Pennsylvania Commission Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10515.3, as amended.
2. 
The description by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer or other document used in the process of selling or transferring shall not exempt the seller or transferor from such penalties or from the remedies herein provided.
3. 
The Borough Council may initiate and maintain civil action to obtain a writ of injunction against the owner or agency who is in violation of any provision of this chapter or who attempts the improper sale or conveyance of land and in proper cases to set aside and invalidate any conveyances or agreements to convey land made prior to final plan approval of any subdivision or land development.
4. 
Nothing herein shall prevent the Borough Council from taking such other action necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
The procedures for securing review of any ordinance, decision, or determination is set forth in Article X-A of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 11001-A et seq., as amended.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
The grant or permit or approval of a subdivision and/or land development plan shall not constitute a representation, guaranty, or warranty of any kind by the Borough or by any officials or employees thereof the practicability or safety of the proposed use and shall create no liability upon the Borough, its officials or employees.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements to meet the purposes of this chapter. When provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance, or regulations, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. When provisions of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation impose greater restrictions than those of those of this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance, or regulation shall prevail.
[Ord. 899-8, 9/13/1989]
A building permit or other permit or authorization issued or approved in violation of the provisions of this chapter is void without the necessity of any proceedings for revocation. Any work undertaken or use established pursuant to such permit or other authorization is unlawful. No action may be taken by a board, agency, or employee of the Borough purporting to validate such a violation.,