Borough of Wyalusing, PA Chapter 68 Planning Commission

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wyalusing 12-19-2005 as Ch. 27 of the 2005 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 68-1 Intent.

That the Wyalusing Borough Council of the Borough of Wyalusing of Bradford hereby signifies its intention and desire to organize a Planning Commission under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of July 31, 1968, reenacted and amended by Act 170 of December 21, 1988, P.L. 1329.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.

§ 68-2 Membership; terms of office; vacancies.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

The Planning Commission shall consist of three members, all of whom shall be residents of the Borough of Wyalusing of Bradford County. At least two members shall be citizen members and one member may be a member of the Borough Council. The terms of office of the members shall be four years and should expire on December 31 or until a successor is appointed. The initial terms shall be staggered in order to maintain an experienced Planning Commission. In the event of vacancies, the governing body shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term.

§ 68-3 Powers and duties

A. The Planning Commission shall, at the request of the governing body, have the power and shall be required to:

(1) Prepare the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the municipality as set forth in the MPC and present it for the consideration of the governing body.

(2) Maintain and keep on file records of its actions. All records and files of the Planning Commission shall be in the possession of the governing body.

B. The Planning Commission, at the request of the governing body, may:

(1) Make recommendations to the governing body concerning the adoption or amendment of an Official Map.

(2) Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a zoning ordinance and make recommendations to the governing body on proposed amendments to it.

(3) Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development and planned residential development regulations.

(4) Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a building code and a housing code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto.

(5) Do such other acts or make studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by the MPC.

(6) Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality an environmental study.

(7) Submit to the governing body of a municipality a recommended capital improvements program.

(8) Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a water survey, which shall be consistent with the State Water Plan and any applicable water resources plan adopted by a river basin commission. The water survey shall be conducted in consultation with any public water supplier in the area to be surveyed.

(9) Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the Comprehensive Plan and planning.

(10) Make recommendations to governmental, civic, and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.

(11) Hold public hearings and meetings.

(12) Present testimony before any board.

(13) Require from other departments and agencies of the municipality such available information as relates to the work of the planning agency.

(14) In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and land surveys with the consent of the owner.

(15) Prepare and present to the governing body a study regarding the feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific areas within the municipality.

(16) Review the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision and Land Development ordinance, Official Map, provisions for planned residential development and such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land no less frequently than it reviews the Comprehensive Plan.

§ 68-4 Acceptance or use of funds or assistance by Commission.

The Planning Commission may, with the consent of the governing body, accept and utilize any fund, personnel or other assistance made available by the county, the commonwealth, or the federal government, or any of their agencies, or from private sources. The governing body may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or utilization of the funds or assistance in accordance with the governmental procedures of the municipality.