A.
In the case of minor subdivisions, as defined by this chapter, a preliminary application and filing fee as required by §§ 315-10 and 315-11 of this chapter shall not be required, provided that the requirements for submission of a final application specified in §§ 315-13 and 315-14 of this chapter are met.
B.
In the case of minor subdivisions, as defined by this chapter, preliminary approval shall be combined with final approval and the procedure for granting approval shall comply with the provisions of § 315-15 of this chapter.
C.
In the case of a minor subdivision which is created from a large
parcel which is capable of being further subdivided, the waiver for
a minor subdivision provided by this section shall apply only once.
Any further subdivision of the tract, regardless of the number of
lots, shall be subject to all requirements of this chapter governing
subdivisions.
In other subdivisions which exceed the number of lots specified in the definition of "minor subdivision," but which meet all other aspects of the definition of "minor subdivision," and where all adjoining property is recorded in a plan of subdivision, the Council may exempt the applicant from complying with some of the requirements of §§ 315-11 and 315-14 regarding application content, if warranted. Applicants desiring to obtain a waiver of certain application requirements under the provisions of this section shall submit a written request when submitting an application for preliminary approval. The Council may grant a waiver to any of the application requirements of §§ 315-11 and 315-14 of this chapter, if warranted, provided that such waiver is not contrary to the public interest and such waiver is not in conflict with the requirements of any other applicable county or state law or regulation. In the event that the Council does not grant a waiver of the application requirements, the application shall be considered incomplete and the Council shall return the application for resubmission and compliance with all requirements of §§ 315-11 and 315-14 of this chapter.
A.
In the case of single-lot land developments, as defined by this chapter, which propose no changes in lot lines, easements or right-of-way shown on the previously recorded lot or lots on which the land development is proposed, the requirement to submit a final application required by § 315-14 of this chapter shall be waived, provided the applicant submits all the information required by § 315-11A and B of this chapter.
B.
The Council may grant a waiver to any of the application requirements of § 315-11A and B of this chapter, if warranted, provided that such waiver is not contrary to the public interest and such waiver is not in conflict with the requirements of any other applicable county or state law or regulation.
C.
Preliminary and final approval shall be combined, and the procedure specified for approval of a preliminary application shall be applied to the application. The application shall be subject to all applicable requirements of §§ 315-15 through 315-19 of this chapter. Sections 315-20 and 315-21 of this chapter, governing recording and filing of recorded plans, shall not apply if the application proposes no changes in lot lines, easements or rights-of-way shown on the previously recorded lot or lots.
D.
In the case of a land development plan, as defined herein, which
proposes a single nonresidential building or structure on a lot or
lots which have not been recorded as part of a plan of subdivision
in this office of the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds, the lot
or lots on which the land development is proposed shall be approved
for recording in accordance with the requirements of this chapter
for preliminary and final plats; however, the requirement for recording
the location of the building or structure or any private improvements
proposed on the lot or lots is waived.
In any particular case where the developer can show by plan
and written statement that, by reason of exceptional topographic or
other physical conditions, strict compliance with any requirement
of this chapter would cause practical difficulty or exceptional and
undue hardship, the Borough Council may relax such requirements to
the extent deemed just and proper so as to relieve such difficulty
or hardship, provided that such relief may be granted without detriment
to the public good and without impairing the intent and purpose of
this chapter of the desirable general development of the neighborhood
and the community in accordance with any comprehensive plan of the
Borough.
When an equal or better specification is available to comply
with the Borough construction standards[1] or design standards of this chapter, the Borough Council
may make such reasonable modifications to such requirements of this
chapter to allow the use of the equal or better specification, upon
recommendation of the Borough Engineer, provided such modification
will not be contrary to the public interest. In approving such modification,
the Borough Council may attach any reasonable conditions which may
be necessary to assure adequate public improvements and protect the
public and public safety.
A.
Any request for a modification to this chapter authorized by this
article shall be submitted, in writing, by the applicant as part of
the application for approval of a preliminary or final application,
stating the specific requirements of this chapter which are to be
modified and the reasons and justifications for the request.
B.
The request for a modification to this chapter shall be considered
by the Borough Council at a public meeting. If warranted, the Borough
Council may hold a public hearing pursuant to public notice prior
to making decision on the request for a modification.
C.
The reasons relied upon by the Borough Council in approving or disapproving
the request shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting, and
any resolution or ordinance adopted governing an application which
contains a request for a modification shall include specific reference
to the modification and the reasons for approval or disapproval.
