This chapter shall be applicable to all subdivision and land development within the Borough. Any realignment of two or more parcels or involving a resubdivision or replatting of an existing approved plan, although such plan was recorded before the enactment of this chapter, shall be considered a subdivision.
A. 
Any person seeking approval of a plan of subdivision shall apply in writing on forms provided by the Borough for approval of such subdivision. The application of the subdivider to the Borough shall conform to the requirements of these regulations.
B. 
The Borough Council shall designate an inspector to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the accompanying design standards and improvement specifications. It shall be his duty to examine all applications under this chapter and to forward such to the Secretary of the Planning Commission.
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Inspection of actual construction under any approved subdivision plan shall be the sole responsibility of the Municipality, which may undertake any reasonable measures to provide an adequate inspection of all projects by the Zoning Officer or such person as Council shall designate.
The Borough Council shall establish a schedule of fees and a collection procedure for all applications and other matters pertaining to this chapter. No action shall be taken by the Planning Commission until all fees are paid and the applications are properly signed.
No subdivision or land development of any lot, tract or parcel of land shall be effected, no street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, or other facilities in connection where with shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use or travel or for the common use of occupants of buildings or land abutting thereon, or a building permit issued unless a final plan has been approved and recorded.
A. 
Council may grant a modification of the requirements of one or more provisions of this chapter if the literal enforcement will exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question, provided that such modification will not be contrary to the public interest and that the purpose and intent of this chapter is observed.
B. 
All requests for a modification shall be in writing and shall accompany and be a part of the application for development. The request shall state in full the grounds and facts of unreasonableness or hardship on which the request is based, the provision or provisions of the ordinance involved and the minimum modification necessary.
C. 
All requests shall first be referred to the Planning Commission for advisory comments.
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Council shall keep a written record of all action and all requests for modification.