This is a chapter providing for the regulation
of subdivisions and land developments within the Borough of Matamoras,
Pike County, Pennsylvania. It may be cited as the "Matamoras Borough
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations."
This chapter is adopted under the authority
provided Matamoras Borough by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning
Code, Act 247 of 1968, as amended.
This chapter is adopted for the following purposes:
A. Promoting the orderly growth and development of the
Borough in accordance with the Matamoras Borough Comprehensive Plan.
B. Providing for the health, safety and welfare of Borough
residents and preservation of the environment.
C. Minimizing foreseeable maintenance and improvement
problems as well as economic burdens associated with development of
land.
This chapter shall apply to all subdivisions
of land and land developments made on or after the effective date
of this chapter and not yet recorded, including recreational land
developments.
In any case when the Borough Council disapproves
a subdivision plan, any person aggrieved thereby may appeal the decision
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
The Council may, after public hearing, amend
these regulations pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning
Code. These regulations shall also be considered amended whenever
any provision of the aforementioned Code is itself amended to require
or authorize actions different from those specified herein.
The approval of a subdivision and/or land development
plat or of any improvement installed shall not constitute a representation,
guaranty or warranty of any nature by the municipality or any official,
employee or appointee thereof of the safety of any land, improvement,
property or use from any cause whatsoever and shall create no liability
upon or a cause of action against the municipality or such official,
employee or appointee for any damage that may result pursuant thereto.