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.
C.
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.
D.
Council shall keep a written record of all action and all requests
for modification.