[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
Two-Lot Subdivision/Residential. Application filed with Chief Zoning Officer for preliminary and final approval. The Chief Zoning Officer may approve two-lot residential subdivisions with or without modifications, and may impose reasonable conditions. A site plan approval is not required.
The Chief Zoning Officer, however, shall not approve under this process any subdivision that involves land which has been, in whole or in part, portion of a previous subdivision recorded within five years of the date of application, in which case a final plat must be approved in accordance with Subsection (c) hereof.
(b) 
Two-Lot Subdivision/Non-Residential.
(1) 
Advisory meeting (optional).
(2) 
Site plan and final plat approval.
(c) 
Minor Subdivisions.
(1) 
Advisory meeting (optional).
(2) 
Site plan and final plat approval.
(d) 
Major Subdivisions.
(1) 
Advisory meeting (optional).
(2) 
Site plan and preliminary plat approval.
(3) 
Final subdivision plat approval.
(e) 
Land Development.
(1) 
Advisory meeting (optional).
(2) 
Site plan approval.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
A landowner proposing a subdivision or land development must first submit an application for approval at the office of the Department of Planning and Economic Development.
(b) 
All applications for approval of a land development and/or site plan or plat, whether preliminary or final, shall be acted upon by the planning agency within such time limits as may be fixed in these Regulations, but the planning agency shall render its decision and communicate it to the applicant not later than 90 days following the date of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission following the date the application was filed, provided that if the said next regular meeting occurs more than 30 days following the filing of the application, the said ninety-day period shall be measured from the 30th day following the day the application was filed.
(c) 
Whenever the Department of Planning and Economic Development finds that a proposal raises no substantial design problems, it is hereby authorized to approve an exemption. Such an exemption may be granted for minor additions to existing buildings which, in the opinion of the Director, have no negative impact on local traffic conditions or adjacent properties, are in compliance with other local development ordinances, and are otherwise in conformance with related performance standards. An exemption may also be approved for small free-standing accessory buildings and principal buildings under 500 square feet in size. In approving such an exemption, the Director shall do so in writing and maintain a record explaining the basis for exemption. A short written summary detailing all approvals during the previous month shall be given to the Planning Commission each month.
An exemption may also be approved by the Planning Director for relief from subdivision requirements consistent with Section 403.1 of the Allegheny County Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, as amended, in order to permit a resolution of boundary disputes. Similar exemptions may be approved by the Planning Director for just cause when the filing of a subdivision plan serves no public purpose and is an unnecessary hardship to the landowner.
The Director, in approving an exemption, may impose appropriate conditions, including the imposition of appropriate performance standards, the construction of sidewalks, fire hydrants or other improvements, or other conditions deemed necessary.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
The decision of the planning agency shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant personally, to his last known address, not later than 15 days following the decision.
(b) 
When the application is not approved as filed, the decision shall specify the defects found in the application, shall describe the requirements which have not been met, and shall cite the provisions of the statute or ordinance relied upon.
(c) 
Failure of the Planning Commission or planning agency to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the time and in the manner required herein shall be deemed an approval of the application in terms as presented, unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of time or a change in the prescribed manner of presentation of communication shall have like effect.
(d) 
When either a preliminary or final subdivision or land development application is approved with conditions, the applicant shall receive written notice of the decision. Upon receipt of this decision, the applicant must respond within 30 days with an indication that the decision, and the accompanying conditions, are accepted. If the applicant fails to provide this written response or responds with a statement that the conditions are not accepted, then the decision shall be automatically rescinded.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
(1) 
From the time an application for approval of a plat, whether preliminary or final, is duly filed as provided in these Regulations, and while such application is pending approval or disapproval, no change or amendment of the zoning, subdivision or other governing ordinance or plan shall affect the decision on such application adversely to the applicant and the applicant shall be entitled to a decision in accordance with the provisions of the governing ordinances or plans as they stood at the time the application was duly filed. In addition, an applicant shall be entitled to final approval in accordance with the terms of the approved preliminary application as hereinafter provided. However, if an application is properly and finally denied, any subsequent application shall be subject to the intervening change in governing regulations.
(2) 
When an application for approval of a plat, whether preliminary or final, has been approved without conditions or approved by the applicant's acceptance of conditions, no subsequent change or amendment in the zoning, subdivision or other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to commence and complete any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such approval within five years from such approval.
(3) 
Where final approval is preceded by preliminary approval, the aforesaid five-year period shall be counted from the date of the preliminary approval. In the case of any doubt as to the terms of a preliminary approval, the terms shall be construed in the light of the provisions of the governing ordinances or plans as they stood at the time when the application for such approval was duly filed.
(4) 
Where the landowner has substantially completed the required improvements as depicted upon the final plat within the aforesaid five-year limit, or any extension thereof as may be granted by the governing body, no change of Municipal ordinance or plan enacted subsequent to the date of filing of the preliminary plat shall modify or revoke any aspect of the approved final plat pertaining to zoning classification or density, lot, building, street, or utility location.
(5) 
In the case of a preliminary plat calling for the installation of improvements beyond the five year period, a schedule shall be filed by the landowner with the preliminary plat delineating all proposed sections as well as deadlines within which applications for final plat approval of each section are intended to be filed. Such schedule shall be updated annually by the applicant on or before the anniversary of the preliminary plat approval, until final plat approval of the final section has been granted and any modification in the aforesaid schedule shall be subject to approval of the governing body in its discretion.
(6) 
Each section in any residential subdivision or land development, except for the last section, shall contain a minimum of 25% of the total number of dwelling units as depicted on the preliminary plan, unless a lesser percentage is approved by the governing body in its discretion. Provided the landowner has not defaulted with regard to, or violated, any of the conditions of the preliminary plan approval, including compliance with landowner's aforesaid schedule of submission of final plats for the various sections, then the aforesaid protections afforded by substantially completing the improvements depicted upon the final plat within five years shall apply and for any section or sections beyond the initial section, in which the required improvements have not been substantially completed within said five-year period, the aforesaid protections shall apply for an additional term or terms of three years from the date of final plat approval for each section.
(7) 
Failure of a landowner to adhere to the aforesaid schedule or submission of final plats for the various sections shall subject any such section to any and all changes in zoning, subdivision and other governing ordinances enacted by the Municipality subsequent to the date of the initial preliminary plan submission.
(b) 
Before acting on any subdivision plat, the Planning Commission may hold a public hearing thereon, after public notice.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
Prior to filing an application for approval of a subdivision or land development, an applicant may appear before the Planning Department to discuss the proposal. This step does not require any fee or formal application and is not to be construed as filing an application. The purpose is to afford the subdivider advice and assistance in order to save time and money, suggest professional assistance if needed, and answer any questions the applicant may have in regard to filing an application or other items required.
(a) 
General Information. The applicant should be prepared to discuss with the Planning Department details of the proposal and existing features of the area. This discussion will cover such items as existing covenants, land characteristics, availability of community facilities, utilities, size of development, play areas or public areas, proposed utilities, sewerage and street improvements, and type of subdivision.
(b) 
The Sketch Plan. A sketch plan should be prepared to facilitate advisory discussions. This informal drawing may be hand-drawn or prepared on a topographic map or other such maps. It should be in its simple form and should show the layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to existing conditions. This drawing or map should also show the relationship of the proposal to existing community facilities. No formal approval is required of the sketch plan.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
A subdivider desiring approval of a subdivision plan of any land lying within the Municipality of Penn Hills shall submit a written application to the Department of Planning and Economic Development. A suitable form supplied by the Planning Department shall be accompanied by the following information and plans:
(a) 
Preliminary Plat. A preliminary plat of the subdivision, drawn to a scale of 50 feet to one inch, or 100 feet to one inch. The preliminary plat shall be 24 inches by 36 inches in size, or made in multiples of this size and cut along match lines, and shall show the following details:
(1) 
Vicinity Sketch. At a scale of not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet. This sketch may be located in any convenient space on the plat. The vicinity sketch shows the relationship of the proposed division to its general surroundings, and shall show the following details:
A. 
Existing or mapped streets within 500 feet of the subdivision.
B. 
Proposed street with connections to existing or mapped streets.
C. 
Municipal boundaries within 500 feet of the tract.
D. 
Public sewer and water lines within 1,000 feet of the tract plus any other power, gas, or other public utility easements or rights-of-way which may traverse the property.
(2) 
Proposed name of subdivision.
(3) 
Names and addresses of landowner, subdivider, land planning consultant, engineer, surveyor, and/or others who are associated with the general development of the subdivision.
(4) 
Street patterns, showing the names and widths of rights-of-way of streets and widths of easements for alleys and approximate grades of streets.
(5) 
Layout of lots, showing dimensions and numbers.
(6) 
Parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for schools, parks, playgrounds or other public, semi-public or community purposes. Size is to be specified.
(7) 
Key plan, legend and notes.
(8) 
Building setback or front yard lines.
(9) 
Graphic scale, north point and date.
(b) 
Site Plan. A site plan and landscaping plan in accordance with § 1246.11.
(c) 
Soils Report. The subdivider shall request from the Allegheny County Conservation District a report concerning the soil conditions. A copy of this report shall be required for preliminary approval.
(d) 
Engineering Plans. Accompanying the preliminary plan and site plan, engineering plans are required showing profiles, typical cross-sections and specifications for proposed street improvements, profiles and other explanatory data concerning the installation of utility distribution systems and sanitary and storm sewer systems. The sewerage systems data shall include the following information:
(1) 
A report on the feasibility of connection to any existing or proposed public sewerage system shall be made. This study shall include the distance from the nearest existing or proposed public sewer and the capacity of the existing or proposed system intended to handle the additional sewage load.
(2) 
Sewage planning modules shall be submitted to the Municipality by the applicant with sufficient copies for review by the Municipal Engineer, the Allegheny County Health Department, and the State Department of Environmental Resources. Approval of the planning modules and a sewer permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of the sewers or treatment works.
(3) 
If water is to be provided by means other than private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within the subdivision or development, applicants shall present evidence to the governing body or planning agency, as the case may be, that the subdivision or development is to be supplied by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility.
(e) 
Fees. The appropriate filing fees as periodically established by the Penn Hills Council.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
The applicant shall, not later than six months after the date of approval of the preliminary plan, file with the Planning Commission, at the office of the Department of Planning and Economic Development, a final plan on that portion he intends to develop. Failure to comply with the time limitations herein provided shall make the approval of the preliminary plan null and void, unless an extension of time is requested by the applicant for a good cause, and granted by the Commission.
(b) 
The final plan will have incorporated all the changes and modifications required by the Commission. Otherwise it shall conform to the approved preliminary plan and may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plans which the applicant proposed to record and develop at the time, provided such portion conforms with all the requirements of these Regulations.
(c) 
Before approval of a final plan, the Commission must be assured that all the improvements, as shown on the plan, have been installed, or the proper completion bond is filed with the Municipality in accordance with these Regulations.
(d) 
Before approval of the final plans, the planning staff will make a field inspection at the subdivision site to ascertain that all provisions have been completed as shown on the final plat, and shall provide a written report to the Planning Commission.
(e) 
No changes, erasures, modifications, or revisions shall be made on any final plan of a subdivision after approval has been given by the Commission and endorsed in writing on the plan, unless the plan is first resubmitted to the Commission.
(f) 
Within 90 days after the date of approval of a final plan by the Commission, the developer shall record an approved original plan in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County and forthwith file with the Municipality a Recorder's Certificate that the approved plan has been recorded, with the Plat Book and page numbers indicated, and two copies of the recorded plan.
(g) 
The Recorder of Deeds of the County shall not accept any plan for recording unless such final plan officially notes the approval of the Penn Hills Planning Commission.
(h) 
No vested rights shall accrue to any plan by reason of final approval until the actual signing of the plan by the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission, or acting representative of either, or the Planning Director, in the case of a two-lot residential subdivision.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
Original Drawings and Copies. The original drawings of the plat of the subdivision shall be 24 inches by 36 inches or made in multiples of this size and cut along match lines. They shall be drawn at a minimum scale of 50 feet to the inch.
Two reproducible linens (one for the County Recorder and one for the Municipality of Penn Hills), along with 10 black or blue-line prints, shall be submitted.
(b) 
Drawing Requirements. Drawings shall include the following information:
(1) 
The appropriate notations for certifications and approvals. (See Appendix B following the text of these Regulations.)
(2) 
Title to the land of the total plat and of adjacent land, all shown on the deed registry sheets of the County.
(3) 
Accurate boundary lines with metes and bounds, which provide a survey of the tract.
(4) 
Accurate distances between items shown thereon, as well as accurate distance and direction to the nearest established street corners or official monuments. Reference corners shall be accurately described on the plan.
(5) 
Accurate locations of all existing and recorded streets intersecting the boundaries of the tract.
(6) 
Street lines with accurate dimensions in feet and hundredths of feet, with angles to street, alley, and lot lines.
(7) 
Street names.
(8) 
Complete curve data for all curves included in the plan.
(9) 
Lot numbers and dimensions and areas in square feet.
(10) 
Easements for utilities and limitations on such easements.
(11) 
Accurate dimensions of any property to be dedicated or reserved for public, semi-public, or community use.
(12) 
Location of all monuments and lot markers.
(13) 
Name of the subdivision.
(14) 
Name and address of the owner and the subdivider.
(15) 
North point, graphic scale, and date.
(16) 
Certification by a registered professional engineer or registered land surveyor.
(17) 
Building setback line, the minimum as fixed in the Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(c) 
As-Built Construction Plans. Construction plans illustrating the as-built condition of streets, sidewalks, sanitary and storm sewers, drainage facilities, and other public improvements shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Economic Development upon completion of construction. These (as-built) construction plans shall be filed as a condition to final plan approval. The Planning Commission may approve the final plan before the as-built plans are filed, provided evidence is furnished that a completion bond for the installation of these improvements is filed with the Municipality. Before the Municipality accepts dedication of these improvements and releases the developer from the completion bond, the as-built construction plans shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Economic Development.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
No plat shall be finally approved unless the streets shown on such plat have been improved as required by these Regulations and any walkways, curbs, gutters, street lights, fire hydrants, shade trees, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and other improvements as may be required by these Regulations have been installed in accordance herewith. In lieu of the completion of any improvements required as a condition for the final approval of a plat, including improvements or fees required pursuant to Chapter 1248, these Regulations shall provide for the deposit, with the Municipality, of financial security in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of such improvements or common amenities including, but not limited to, roads, storm water detention and/or retention basins and other related drainage facilities, recreational facilities, open space improvements, or buffer or screen plantings which may be required.
(b) 
When requested by the developer, in order to facilitate financing, the governing body or the planning agency, if designated, shall furnish the developer with a signed copy of a resolution indicating approval of the final plat contingent upon the developer obtaining a satisfactory financial security. The final plat or record plan shall not be signed nor recorded until the financial improvements agreement is executed. The resolution or letter of contingent approval shall expire and be deemed to be revoked if the financial security agreement is not executed within 90 days unless a written extension is granted by the governing body. Such extension shall not be unreasonably withheld and shall be placed in writing at the request of the developer.
(c) 
Without limitation as to other types of financial security which the Municipality may approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution irrevocable letters of credit and restrictive or escrow accounts in such lending institutions shall be deemed acceptable financial security for the purposes of this section.
(d) 
Such financial security shall be posted with a bonding company or Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution chosen by the party posting the financial security, provided said bonding company or lending institution is authorized to conduct such business within the Commonwealth.
(e) 
Such bond or other security shall provide for, and secure to the public, the completion of any improvements which may be required on or before the date fixed in the formal action or approval or accompanying agreement for completion of the improvements.
(f) 
The amount of financial security to be posted for the completion of the required improvements shall be equal to 110% of the cost of completion estimated as of 90 days following the date scheduled for completion by the developer. Annually, the Municipality may adjust the amount of the financial security by comparing the actual cost of the improvements which have been completed and the estimated cost for the completion of the remaining improvements as of the expiration of the 90th day after either the original date scheduled for completion or a rescheduled date of completion. Subsequent to said adjustment, the Municipality may require the developer to post additional. Security in order to assure that the financial security equals said 110%. Any additional security shall be posted by the developer in accordance with this subsection.
(g) 
The amount of financial security required shall be based upon an estimate of the cost of completion of the required improvements submitted by an applicant or developer and prepared by a professional engineer licensed as such in this Commonwealth and certified by such engineer to be a fair and reasonable estimate of such cost. The Municipality, upon the recommendation of the Municipal Engineer, may refuse to accept such estimate for good cause shown. If the applicant or developer and the Municipality are unable to agree upon an estimate, then the estimate shall be recalculated and recertified by another professional engineer licensed as such in this Commonwealth and chosen mutually by the Municipality and the applicant or developer. The estimate certified by the third engineer shall be presumed fair and reasonable and shall be the final estimate. In the event that a third engineer is so chosen, fees for the services of said engineer shall be paid equally by the Municipality and the applicant or developer.
(h) 
If the party posting the financial security requires more than one year from the date of posting of the financial security to complete the required improvements, the amount of financial security may be increased by an additional 10% for each one-year period beyond the first anniversary date from posting of financial security or to an amount not exceeding 110% of the cost of completing the required improvements as re-established on or about the expiration of the preceding one-year period by using the above bidding procedure.
(i) 
In the case where development is projected over a period of years, the governing body or the planning agency may authorize submission of final plats by section or stages of development subject to such requirements or guarantees as to improvements in future sections or stages of development as it finds essential for the protection of any finally approved section of the development.
(j) 
As the work of installing the required improvements proceeds, the party posting the financial security may request the governing body to release or authorize the release, from time to time, of such portions of the financial security necessary for payment to the contractor or contractors performing the work. Any such requests shall be in writing addressed to the governing body, and the governing body shall have 45 days from receipt of such request within which to allow the Municipal Engineer to certify, in writing, to the governing body that such portion of the work upon the improvements has been completed in accordance with the approved plat. Upon such certification the governing body shall authorize release by the bonding company or lending institution of an amount as estimated by the Municipal Engineer fairly representing the value of the improvements completed or, if the governing body fails to act within said forty-five-day period, the governing body shall be deemed to have approved the release of funds as requested. The governing body may, prior to final release at the time of completion and certification by its engineer, require retention of 10% of the estimated cost of the aforesaid improvements.
(k) 
Where the governing body accepts dedication of all or some of the required improvements following completion, the governing body may require the posting of financial security to secure the structural integrity of said improvements as well as the functioning of said improvements in accordance with the design and specifications as depicted on the final plat for a term not to exceed 18 months from the date of acceptance of dedication. Said financial security shall be of the same type as otherwise required in this section with regard to the installation of such improvements, and the amount of the financial security shall not exceed 15% of the actual cost of installation of said improvements.
(l) 
If water mains or sanitary sewer lines, or both, along with apparatus or facilities related thereto, are to be installed under the jurisdiction of, and pursuant to the rules and regulations of, a public utility or municipal authority separate and distinct from the Municipality, financial security to assure proper completion and maintenance thereof shall be posted in accordance with the regulations of the controlling public utility or municipal authority and shall not be included within the financial security as otherwise required by this section.
(m) 
If financial security has been provided in lieu of the completion of improvements required as a condition for the final approval of a plat as set forth in this section, the Municipality shall not condition the issuance of building, grading or other permits relating to the erection or placement of improvements, including buildings, upon the lots or land as depicted upon the final plat upon actual completion of the improvements depicted upon the approved final plat. Moreover, if said financial security has been provided, occupancy permits for any building or buildings to be erected shall not be withheld following the improvement of the streets providing access to and from existing public roads to such building or buildings to a mud-free or otherwise permanently passable condition, as well as the completion of all other improvements as depicted upon the approved plat, either upon the lot or lots or beyond the lot or lots in question if such improvements are necessary for the reasonable use of or occupancy of the building or buildings. Any ordinance or statute inconsistent herewith is hereby expressly repealed.
(n) 
(1) 
When the developer has completed all the necessary and appropriate improvements, the developer shall notify the Municipal governing body, in writing, by certified or registered mail, of the completion of the aforesaid improvements, and shall send a copy thereof to the Municipal Engineer. The Municipal governing body shall, within 10 days after receipt of such notice, direct and authorize the Municipal Engineer to inspect all of the aforesaid improvements. The municipal engineer shall, thereupon, file a report in writing, with the municipal governing body and shall promptly mail a copy of the same to the developer by certified or registered mail. The report shall be made and mailed within 30 days after receipt by the Municipal Engineer of the aforesaid authorization from the governing body. Said report shall be detailed and shall indicate approval or rejection of said improvements, either in whole or in part, and if said improvements or any portion thereof shall not be approved, or shall be rejected by the Municipal Engineer, said report shall contain a statement of reasons for such non-approval or rejection.
(2) 
The Municipal governing body shall notify the developer within 15 days of the receipt of the engineer's report, in writing, by certified or registered mail, of the action of said Municipal governing body with relation thereto.
(3) 
If the Municipal governing body, or the Municipal Engineer, fails to comply with the time limitation provisions contained herein, all improvements will be deemed to have been approved and the developer shall be released from all liability, pursuant to the performance guaranty bond or other security agreement.
(4) 
If any portion of the said improvements shall not be approved, or shall be rejected by the Municipal governing body, the developer shall proceed to complete the same, and upon completion, the same procedure of notification as outlined herein shall be followed.
(5) 
Nothing herein, however, shall be construed in limitation of the developer's right to contest or question by legal proceedings, or otherwise, any determination of the Municipal governing body or the Municipal Engineer.
(6) 
Where reference is made herein to the Municipal Engineer, he shall be as a consultant thereto. The applicant shall reimburse the Municipality for the reasonable and necessary expense incurred for the inspection of improvements. Such reimbursement shall be based upon a schedule established by ordinance or resolution. Such expense shall be reasonable and in accordance with the ordinary and customary fees charged by the Municipal Engineer or consultant for work performed for similar services in the community, but in no event shall the fees exceed the rate or cost charged by the engineer or consultant to the Municipality when fees are not reimbursed or otherwise imposed on applicants.
A. 
In the event the applicant disputes the amount of any such expense in connection with the inspection of improvements, the applicant shall, within 10 working days of the date of billing, notify the Municipality that such expenses are disputed as unreasonable or unnecessary, in which case the Municipality shall not delay or disapprove a subdivision or land development application or any approval or permit related to development due to the applicant's request over disputed engineer expenses.
B. 
If, within 20 days from the date of billing, the Municipality and the applicant cannot agree on the amount of expenses which are reasonable and necessary, then the applicant and Municipality shall jointly, by mutual agreement, appoint another professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to review the said expenses and make a determination as to the amount thereof which is reasonable and necessary.
C. 
The professional engineer so appointed shall hear such evidence and review such documentation as the professional engineer in his or her sole opinion deems necessary and render a decision within 50 days of the billing date. The applicant shall be required to pay the entire amount determined in the decision immediately.
D. 
In the event that the Municipality and the applicant cannot agree upon the professional engineer to be appointed within 20 days of the billing date, then, upon application of either party, the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the judicial district in which the Municipality is located (or if at that time there is no President Judge, then the senior active judge then sitting) shall appoint such engineer, who, in that case, shall be neither the Municipal Engineer nor any professional engineer who has been retained by, or performed services for, the Municipality or the applicant within the preceding five years.
E. 
The fee of the appointed professional engineer for determining the reasonable and necessary expenses shall be paid by the applicant if the amount of payment required in the decision is equal to or greater than the original bill. If the amount of payment required in the decision is less than the original bill by $1,000 or more, the Municipality shall pay the fee of the professional engineer, but otherwise the Municipality and the applicant shall each pay one-half of the fee of the appointed professional engineer.
(o) 
In the event any improvements which may be required have not been installed as provided in these Regulations or in accord with the approved final plat, the governing body of the Municipality is hereby granted the power to enforce any corporation bond, or other security, by appropriate legal and equitable remedies. If proceeds of such bond or other security are insufficient to pay the cost of installing or making repairs or corrections to all the improvements covered by said security, the governing body of the Municipality may, at its option, install part of such improvements in all or part of the subdivision or land development, and may institute appropriate legal or equitable action to recover the moneys necessary to complete the remainder of the improvements. All of the proceeds, whether resulting from the security or from any legal or equitable action brought against the developer, or both, shall be used solely for the installation of the improvements covered by such security and related legal and administrative fees and not for any other Municipal purpose.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
Upon the approval of a final plat, the developer shall, within 90 days of such final approval, record such plat in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the county in which the Municipality is located. Whenever plat approval is required by a Municipality, the Recorder of Deeds of the county shall not accept any plat for recording unless such plat officially notes the approval of the Planning Commission, or the Planning Director, in the case of a two-lot residential subdivision.
(b) 
The recording of the plat shall not constitute grounds for assessment increases until such time as lots are sold or improvements are installed on the land included within the subject plat.
(c) 
After a plot has been approved and recorded as provided in this section, all streets and public grounds on such plat shall be, and become, a part of the official map of the Municipality of Penn Hills without public hearing.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
(a) 
Any applicant considering a proposed land development or preliminary plat may wish to prepare a sketch plan and attend an advisory meeting as described in this chapter.
(b) 
Any application for approval of a subdivision or land development, with the exception of two-lot subdivisions in residential zoning districts, must include the submission of a final site plan containing the following information:
(1) 
A site plan or plans, drawn at a scale adequate to show clearly the following:
A. 
The dimensions, orientation and acreage of each lot or plot to be built upon or otherwise used.
B. 
Location and dimensions of present and proposed street and highway dedications.
C. 
Location of adjacent property lines and names of owners.
D. 
Location and dimensions of existing and proposed utilities and utility easements.
E. 
Indication of existing zoning.
F. 
Location of existing streams or water courses and an indication of existing and proposed storm water drainage patterns.
G. 
The seal of a registered surveyor.
H. 
Layout of the entire project and its relation to surrounding properties and the existing buildings thereon.
I. 
All existing and proposed topography at two foot intervals, when average site slope is less than 10%, when the average site slope is greater than 10% contour intervals of five feet are required.
J. 
Location and design of proposed circulation systems, both the vehicular and pedestrian, including dimensions and specified materials.
K. 
The size, shape, and location of existing and proposed construction.
L. 
The seal of a registered architect or landscape architect.
(2) 
A landscape plan, and/or plans, drawn at a scale adequate to show clearly the following:
A. 
Location of existing natural features, including streams or watercourses, wooded areas, ground cover, any other important natural features, and individual trees of four-inch caliper or greater.
B. 
Location of all proposed landscaping, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover, with an indication of types and sizes.
C. 
Indication of location and type of exterior lighting adequate to determine its character and to enable review of possible hazards and disturbances to the public and to adjacent properties.
D. 
Location, size, and design of exterior signs and outdoor advertising.
E. 
Location of walls, fences, or railings and an indication of their height and materials of construction.
F. 
The seal of a registered architect or landscape architect.
(3) 
An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Stormwater Management Plan.
(4) 
An Environmental Report, if required by § 1250.15(a).
(5) 
A completed application form as provided by the Department of Planning and Economic Development, and a modification request form, if applicable.
(6) 
The appropriate fees as periodically established by the Penn Hills Council, payable to the Municipality of Penn Hills.
All of the above shall, whenever possible, be presented on a standard twenty-four-inch by thirty-six-inch sheet size at a scale not less than one inch equals 50 feet; drawings, documents, etc., must be submitted.
All site plans must be prepared in accordance with Chapters 1248 and 1250 and other provisions of these Regulations.