This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance of Abbottstown Borough."
This chapter is established to regulate and control the subdivision
and development of land within Abbottstown Borough so as to provide
sites suitable for human habitation, commercial and industrial operations,
and other uses for which land may be developed, thereby creating conditions
favorable to the health, safety, morals and welfare of the community.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, any subdivision
or land development shall be in conformity with this chapter and all
standards and specifications adopted as a part of such ordinance.
Applicants are hereby notified that submissions prepared in accordance
with this chapter shall also be subject to the Abbottstown Borough
Zoning Ordinance, the Abbottstown Borough Construction and Materials
Specifications Ordinance, the Abbottstown Borough Stormwater Management
Ordinance, and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, or its
replacement.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter,
they shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of
the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare.
When provisions of this chapter and all standards and specifications
adopted under it impose greater restrictions than those of any statute,
other Ordinance or regulations, the provisions of this chapter and
its standards and specifications shall be controlling unless specified
to the contrary. The illustrations in this chapter are not a part
of the Ordinance, but are included herein for purposes of explanation
and clarification only.
All subdivision and land development plans shall be subject
to approval, modification or rejection by the Borough Council; in
the event such a plan is disapproved, the reasons therefor shall be
set forth in writing and given to the applicant. Prior to action by
the Borough Council all subdivision and land development plans shall
be referred to the Borough Planning Commission for its review and
recommendations.
Subdivision and land development plans shall be reviewed by
the Borough Planning Commission at its first regular meeting following
the date of submittals providing that such plans are submitted at
least 10 business days prior to the meeting. Meetings of the Planning
Commission at which plans are reviewed shall be open to the public.
Approval of preliminary plans, if applicable, by the Borough
Council shall be considered approval of the arrangement and dimensions
of streets, lots and other features shown on the plans and may be
made conditionally on specified changes to be incorporated in the
plans. The Borough's approval of the final plans shall be given only
after the requirements and conditions indicated on or in connection
with the preliminary plans, if applicable, have been met; and said
approval shall constitute final Borough approval for the purpose of
recording the plans in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds.
Before acting on any plan, the Borough Council may arrange for a public
hearing thereon after giving such notice as it may deem necessary
and desirable in each case.
Now, therefore, it is hereby ordained and established that the
Borough Council of Abbottstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, hereby
transfers the setting and establishment of all review and inspection
fees imposed pursuant to this chapter to resolution(s) set and established
by Abbottstown Borough Council on an annual basis that will establish
all required review and inspection fees in connection with the application
and approval process of all subdivisions and land developments within
Abbottstown Borough, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
