The Board of Supervisors may, from time to time amend, supplement,
change, modify or repeal this chapter, including the Zoning Map. When
doing so, the Board of Supervisors shall proceed in the manner prescribed
in this chapter.
Proposals for amendment may be initiated by the Board of Supervisors
on its own motion, the Planning Commission or petition by one or more
owners of property to be affected by the proposed amendment, subject
to the following provisions:
A.
Proposals originated by Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors
shall submit to the Township Planning Commission a copy of the proposed
amendment and no action shall be taken thereon by the Board of Supervisors
until such time as the Planning Commission shall submit to the Supervisors
its written recommendation relative thereto or until the expiration
of 30 days from the time of submission by the Supervisors to the Planning
Commission of the said proposed action, whichever shall first occur.
At least 30 days prior to the hearing on any proposed amendment the
Township shall submit the proposed amendment to the Lehigh Valley
Planning Commission for recommendations, in accordance with Section
609(e) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10609(e).
B.
Proposals originated by Planning Commission. The Planning Commission
may at any time transmit to the Board of Supervisors any proposal
for the amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal of this
chapter.
C.
Private petition for amendment. A landowner who desires to seek an
amendment to this chapter or the Zoning Map shall file an application
for amendment and present it to the Township with the fee as set forth
by the Board of Supervisors by resolution, and shall set forth the
following:
(1)
The applicant's name and address and his representative and the interest
of every person represented in the application.
(2)
A plan showing the extent of the area subject to the proposed amendment,
streets bounding and intersecting the area, land use and zoning classification
of abutting districts, and tax parcel numbers of the areas subject
to the proposed amendment.
(3)
A statement of the circumstances in the proposed district and the
abutting districts and any other factors on which the applicant relies
as reason for supporting the proposed amendment.
(4)
Information and analysis of traffic, water and sewer, environmental,
and other impacts are required by the Township to evaluate the proposed
amendment. Impact analysis requirements are in the appendix to this
chapter.
D.
Proposals by curative amendments. A landowner who desires to challenge
the validity of this chapter which prohibits or restricts the use
or development of land in which he has an interest may submit a curative
amendment to the Board of Supervisors with a written request that
his challenge and proposed amendment be heard and decided as provided
in the State Municipalities Planning Code.[2] The curative amendment shall be referred to the Planning
Commission for review.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
A.
Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation and before
voting on any proposed amendment to this chapter, the Board of Supervisors
shall hold a public hearing thereon pursuant to public notice.
Any person desiring to challenge this chapter or any subsequent
amendment hereto shall proceed in accordance with the State Municipalities
Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
See § 200-70.
