This chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the "Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance of the Borough of Columbia" (hereinafter
"chapter").
This chapter is adopted to regulate and manage the subdivision
and development of land within the Borough of Columbia with the intent
to encourage infill and redevelopment while retaining community character
and promoting quality reinvestment in the Borough.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by
the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as
amended and reenacted by Act 170 of 1988, 53 P.S. § 10101
et seq., and as subsequently amended. The Borough Council of the Borough
of Columbia designates the Planning Commission of the Borough of Columbia
as its agency to administer and enforce this chapter as permitted
by Section 501 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as
amended.
In order that land may be subdivided and/or subjected to a land development in accordance with the policies and purposes of these regulations (see §§
190-2,
190-39 and
190-49), this chapter is hereby adopted and made effective as of November 10, 2014.
This chapter shall not be construed as abating any action now
pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing subdivision or land
development regulations, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying or
altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting
the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any
right of the Borough under any section or provision existing at the
time of adoption of this chapter, or as vacating or annulling any
rights obtained by any person, firm or corporation by lawful action
of the Borough, except as shall be expressly provided for in this
chapter.
Upon the adoption of this chapter, all provisions of the Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance of the Borough of Columbia, as amended,
are expressly repealed in their entirety.
It shall be the duty of the Borough Manager, Borough Zoning
Officer, Council, and/or any person authorized by Council to enforce
this chapter and issue penalties for violation of this chapter in
accordance with the PMPC.