[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
1. 
The submission and review process for subdivision and land development applications shall be in accordance with the following:
A. 
Major subdivision shall require the submission and approval of a preliminary plan and a final plan. The submission of a sketch plan prior to the formal submission of a preliminary plan shall be optional.
B. 
Minor subdivision shall require the submission and approval of only a final plan, in accordance with the provisions as set forth in Part 5 of this chapter.
C. 
Major land development shall require the submission and approval of a preliminary plan and a final plan. The submission of a sketch plan prior to the formal submission of a preliminary plan shall be optional.
D. 
Minor land development shall require the submission and approval of only a final plan, in accordance with the provisions as set forth in Part 5 of this chapter.
2. 
The owner of record and/or the applicant must attend both the Township Planning Commission meeting and the Board of Supervisors' meeting for the purpose of presenting the plans and to respond to questions.
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Prior to submitting a major subdivision application or a land development application, the applicant is advised, but not required, to submit a sketch plan to the Township's Subdivision Administrator. The submission and review of a sketch plan shall not constitute the filing of an application for plan review and approval of a subdivision or land development. The Planning Commission and/or the Board of Supervisors may provide advice and comment on the necessary requirements to achieve conformity to the standards and provisions of this chapter and other related regulations.
2. 
The applicant shall submit an application and four paper copies of a sketch plan and one electronic copy of said plans in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive to the Subdivision Administrator not less than 14 days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.
3. 
The sketch plan shall be drawn to a scale of not greater than one inch equals 50 feet and shall address:
A. 
All land which the applicant proposes to subdivide and/or develop.
B. 
A conceptual layout of the proposed development.
C. 
All land within 200 feet of the site's boundaries and the names of the subject property owners based upon the records of the Columbia County Assessor's office.
D. 
All existing and proposed streets, proposed lot sizes, natural features, including topographic contours, sewage disposal, drainage, water supply and related utilities.
4. 
Upon reviewing a sketch plan, the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Supervisors shall advise the applicant of any initial changes and/or additions, if any, which should be addressed relative to the proposed design, layout, and character of the site.
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All required plans and documents and the required filing fee shall accompany a subdivision and/or a land development application. The Subdivision Administrator shall have seven business days from the date of submission to check the plans and documents to determine if, on their face, they are in proper form and contain all the information required by this chapter. Any application which is deemed to be incomplete shall be returned to the applicant, along with the filing fee stating the basis of such a determination. The need to secure any zoning variance shall also result in an application being returned to the applicant until such variance is secured.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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The applicant shall provide the following information to the Subdivision Administrator not less than 14 days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission:
A. 
Four prefolded paper copies of the plan (sketch, preliminary or final) and one electronic copy of said plans in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive.
B. 
Four prefolded paper copies of construction plans (if applicable) and one electronic copy of said plans in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive.
C. 
A completed subdivision or land development application with original signatures and one electronic copy of the same in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive.
D. 
A completed planning module, if applicable, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and one electronic copy of the same in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive.
E. 
A complete set of any supporting data and/or information and one electronic copy of the same and one electronic copy of the same in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive.
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The Subdivision Administrator shall retain the original copies on file at the Township Building of the subdivision and/or land development application, a complete set of plans (preliminary or final), supporting data and information, and the DEP planning module and provide the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, the Solicitor to the Planning Commission, the Township Zoning Officer and the Township Engineer with electronic copies of the same in a PDF file format.
2. 
The Subdivision Administrator shall provide, as applicable, a copy of the subdivision and/or land development application, a complete set of plans (preliminary or final), supporting data and information, and the DEP planning module, to the Columbia County Planning Commission for its review and comment.
3. 
The applicant shall be required to distribute, as applicable, and provide dated, written verification of the same to the Subdivision Administrator, copies of the subdivision and/or land development application, a complete set of plans (preliminary or final), supporting data and information, and the DEP planning module to the following agencies and officials for review, comment and approval, as applicable.
A. 
The Columbia County Conservation District.
B. 
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, if a proposed subdivision or land development fronts upon or is to have access to a road under its jurisdiction.
C. 
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
D. 
The Township Sewage Enforcement Officer.
E. 
All applicable utility companies intended to service the site.
F. 
The Central Columbia School District.
G. 
Adjoining municipalities that have a common border with the proposed subdivision and/or land development.
4. 
The applicant shall pay and/or reimburse the Township for any applicable fees related to the review and inspection of plans by other agencies and parties provided under § 22-305, Subsections 2 and 3.
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The Board of Supervisors shall not approve any subdivision or land development plans or application until a report, containing the comments and/or recommendation of the North Centre Township Planning Commission and the Columbia County Planning Commission is received or until the expiration of 30 days from the date said plans and application were forwarded to each of the aforementioned Planning Commissions.
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The North Centre Township Board of Supervisors, at its discretion, may hold a public hearing prior to rendering a decision on any plan (preliminary or final).
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Prior to approving the final plan of a major subdivision or a major land development, in which the approval was conditioned upon specific improvements, the Board of Supervisors shall require the following of the applicant:
A. 
The installation of all required improvements in accordance with the design standards and specifications of this chapter and all applicable terms and conditions in granting approval; or
B. 
Provision of a form of financial security, acceptable by the Board of Supervisors, which assures and guarantees the subsequent installation of all required improvements in accordance with the design standards and specifications of this chapter and all applicable terms and conditions in granting approval.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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The Board of Supervisors shall approve or reject a submitted plan (preliminary or final) within 90 days following the date of the Planning Commission's regular meeting at which said plan is first reviewed. Should the regular meeting date occur more than 30 days following the date of submission of said plan, the ninety-day period shall be measured from the 30th day following the date on which the plan was properly submitted to the Township.
2. 
The Board of Supervisors shall communicate its decision to the applicant, in writing, either by delivery in person or by mail to the applicant's last known address not later than 15 days following the decision.
3. 
When an application and plan (preliminary or final) is not approved as submitted, the Board of Supervisors' decision shall specify the defects found in such and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall, in each case, cite the provisions of the statute or ordinance relied upon.
4. 
In granting approval to a plan, preliminary or final, which is subject to specific conditions, the Board of Supervisors shall include in their notification that the applicant may notify the Board of Supervisors of his refusal to accept all said conditions, in writing. In such cases, the Board of Supervisors' conditional approval shall be deemed rescinded upon receipt of the applicant's written notification. In the event the applicant fails to notify the Board of Supervisors of his refusal to accept all said conditions within the thirty-day time period, all conditions shall stand granted and deemed accepted by the applicant.
5. 
As prescribed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended,[1] failure of the Board of Supervisors to render a decision and communicate said decision to the applicant as set forth in this section shall be deemed approval of the plan as submitted, unless the applicant has agreed, in writing, to an extension of time or change in the prescribed manner of communication of the decision.
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Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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Until a submission is approved or rejected by the Board of Supervisors, the applicant may withdraw the submission for the purpose of revising said plan. Withdrawing a plan shall be done in writing and shall clearly state the basis of the withdrawal. If a conditional approval of the plan has not been issued, the Board of Supervisors may at its discretion require the applicant to submit a written agreement waiving the time required to render a decision. Said written agreement shall be signed by both the applicant and Board of Supervisors. If a revised plan is submitted within 60 days from the date of withdrawing said plan, no additional application fee shall be charged by the Township for the first revision. Failure to resubmit a revised plan within said period of time, or any subsequent revision shall be treated as a new submission for which a new application fee shall be required. No additional fee shall be charged for plan revisions which are directed to be undertaken by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall have the discretion to require a revised plan to be subject to additional review and comment procedures under § 22-305, Subsections 2 and 3, of this chapter, with the applicant responsible for payment of any applicable fees.
2. 
All revised plans shall be accompanied by an itemized listing of revisions to the plans and the basis for such revisions. Such information shall be prepared and certified by a professional engineer.
3. 
The Board of Supervisors may render a determination that the scope of the revisions is substantial in nature to warrant any additional review by any party and/or agency noted within § 22-305, Subsections 2 and 3, of this chapter. If such a determination is rendered, the applicant shall be responsible for the applicable required fees.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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The applicant shall record the final plan as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Columbia County within 90 days from the date of final approval, unless an extension has been granted, in writing, by the Board of Supervisors. The applicant shall provide the Township's Subdivision Administrator with one paper copy and one electronic copy in a PDF file format upon a USB flash drive of the final plan as recorded. Failure by the applicant to record the final plat within 90 days, or an approved extension of the time period, will result in the Board of Supervisors' approval becoming null and void. The final plan for recording shall comprise all plans submitted for final approval.
2. 
A final plan shall not be submitted for recording within the Recorder of Deeds office unless it contains and conforms to the following:
A. 
Unless different-sized sheets are required by the Columbia County Recorder of Deeds office, all sheets of said plan shall be drawn upon 24-inch-by-36-inch size Mylar sheets and shall be sequentially numbered.
B. 
Said plan shall bear the owner's/owners' original signature(s) and appropriate acknowledgments for ownership and recording of said plan, which shall be signed, stamped and sealed by a licensed notary attesting to the same.
C. 
Said plan shall bear the original signature and seal of the registered professional land surveyor and/or professional registered engineer who prepared the plan.
D. 
Said plan shall bear the original signature(s) and/or seal indicating that said plan has been reviewed by the North Centre Township Planning Commission and by the Columbia County Planning Commission.
E. 
Said plan shall bear the original signatures and/or seal of the Township Board of Supervisors and Township Secretary.
F. 
Said plan shall contain a certified PIN (property identification number) for the subject subdivision/land development.
3. 
Within 14 days from the date on which the final plan is recorded, the applicant shall furnish to the Township's Subdivision Administrator a copy of a certificate or receipt attesting to the recording of the final plan in the Recorder of Deeds office and a Mylar copy of the plan as recorded.
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Prior to granting final approval of a major subdivision or land development plan, the Board of Supervisors may permit the plan to be divided into two or more sections or phases and may impose such conditions upon the filing of the sections as it may deem necessary to ensure the orderly development of the plan. The Board of Supervisors may require that the financial security be in such amount as is commensurate with the section or sections of the plan to be filed and may defer the remaining required financial security principal amount until the remaining sections of the plan are offered for filing. The developer may also file, in writing, irrevocable offers to dedicate streets and public improvements in the sections offered to be filed and defer filing offers of dedication for the remaining sections until such sections, subject to any conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors, shall be granted concurrently with final approval of the plan.