[Amended 3-20-1995 by Ord. No. 798]
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 this act, and present it for the
consideration of the governing body.
(2)
Maintain and keep on file records of its action. All
records and files of the Planning Agency 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 as set forth in 53 P.S. § 10101
et seq.
(3)
Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and
land development and planned residential development regulations,
as set forth in 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(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 such studies as may be
necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by 53 P.S.
§ 10101 et seq.
(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 programs.
(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 surveys with the consent of the owner.
(15)
Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality
a study regarding the feasibility and practicability of using renewable
energy sources in specific areas within the municipality.
