[Amended 12-2-2013 by Ord. No. HR-399; 1-27-2014 by Ord. No.
HR-402]
A. The Board of Supervisors shall, by resolution, establish or adjust
such fees and costs as it deems necessary for the following:
(3) Recording of final plans.
(4) Condominium or homeowners' association declaration plans.
(5) Improvement construction plans.
(6) Erosion, sedimentation and stormwater control plans.
(7) Preparation, review and recording of subdivision and/or land development
agreements.
(8) Review and administration of performance and maintenance guaranty
instruments.
(9) Preparation, review and/or recording of deeds of dedication.
B. Every applicant shall, at the time of filing application for approval
of a plan, pay to the Township a nonrefundable filing fee as adopted
by the Board and an escrow deposit, as set forth herein, to cover
the costs of plan review and processing. Amounts of the filing fee
and escrow deposit shall be fixed by the Board by resolution. The
escrowed funds shall be used to reimburse the Township for actual
expenditures incident to these processes, including but not limited
to the review fees which are otherwise recoverable under 53 P.S. § 10503.
Professional consultants include, but are not limited to, architects,
attorneys, certified public accountants, engineers, geologists, land
surveyors, landscape architects and planners, including professionals
employed by the Township such as the Township Engineer and the Director
of Planning and Zoning. Any costs incurred by the Township in excess
of the amount held in escrow shall be fully reimbursed by the applicant
from time to time in accordance with schedules fixed by the Board
by resolution and in any case prior to issuance of any permits. Any
costs not paid within the time specified by the Township shall be
assessed an interest penalty as established by the Board and may result
in the suspension of reviews of the applicant's plans. All delinquent
accounts may be deemed a municipal claim and collected pursuant to
the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. § 7101 et
seq.
C. For plans involving both subdivision and land development, both fees
will apply to the areas affected.
D. Where sketch plan review, traffic studies or other special analyses
are required by the Board or the Planning Commission, the applicant
shall agree to reimburse the Township for costs incurred.
E. The applicant shall reimburse the Township for expenses incurred
for the inspection of improvements based upon a schedule established
by resolution of the Board from time to time. Following final plan
approval and prior to recording, a second escrow deposit shall be
established to cover the cost of inspections of improvements, construction,
materials, or site testing or maintenance costs prior to the acceptance
of improvements by the Township. Any costs incurred by the Township
in excess of the amount held in escrow shall be fully reimbursed by
the applicant from time to time in accordance with schedules fixed
by the Board by resolution and in any case prior to the acceptance
of any public improvements. Any costs not paid within the time specified
by the Township shall be assessed an interest penalty as established
by the Board and may result in the denial or withdrawal of any permits.
All delinquent accounts may be deemed a municipal claim and collected
pursuant to the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act, 53 P.S. § 7101
et seq.