[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.
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.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
1.
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]
1.
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.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
1.
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.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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).
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
1.
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]
1.
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.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
1.
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]
1.
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.
[Ord. No. 2017-05, 10/23/2017]
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.
