Section
General Provisions
154.001 Purpose
154.002 Authority
154.003 Jurisdiction
154.004 Plan review
154.005 Plan approval
154.006 Short title
154.007 Effective date
154.008 Definitions
Procedures; Major Subdivisions
154.020 Pre-application investigation
154.021 Preliminary plan application
154.022 Approval of preliminary plan
154.023 Final plan application
154.024 Approval of final plan
154.025 Recording of plan
Procedures; Minor Subdivisions
154.040 Pre-application investigation
154.041 Preliminary plan application and approval
154.042 Final plan application and approval
154.043 Recording of plan
Assurances of Completion
154.055 Improvements
154.056 Performance assurance
Development Standards
154.070 General standards
Plan Requirements
154.080 Sketch plan
154.081 Preliminary plan
154.082 Final plan
Design Standards
154.095 General
154.096 Streets
154.097 Alleys
154.098 Blocks
154.099 Lots and building lines
154.100 Easements
154.101 Public areas
154.102 Street names
154.103 Flood plains
Required Improvements
154.115 General
154.116 Improvements
Construction Requirements
154.130 General
154.131 Monuments
154.132 Water supply
154.133 Sewage disposal
154.134 Storm sewers
154.135 Streets, subgrade, subdrains, pavements and curbs
154.136 Sidewalks
154.137 Utilities
154.138 Street signs
154.139 Shade trees
154.140 Street lighting
154.141 Existing natural areas
154.142 Erosion control
Mobile Home Parks
154.155 General
154.156 Plan submission
154.157 Plan requirements
154.158 Construction
154.159 Park standards
Administration and Modification
154.170 General
154.171 Changes
154.172 Variances
154.173 Records
154.174 Validity
154.999 Penalty
Appendix A:Statements and acknowledgments
Appendix B:Lot size and yard requirements
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of these subdivision regulations is to provide for the harmonious development of the city by:
(A) Assisting in the orderly and efficient integration of the many residential subdivisions and related community facilities;
(B) Ensuring conformance of subdivision plans with the public improvement plans of the city;
(C) Ensuring coordination of inter-municipal public improvement plans and programs;
(D) Securing the protection of soil, water and related natural resources;
(E) Facilitating the rational movement of traffic;
(F) Securing equitable handling of all subdivision plans by providing uniform standards and procedures, thus, providing suitable and safe sites for building purposes and human habitation;
(G) Ensuring conformance to acceptable standards for the construction of streets and other public improvements;
(H) Providing for proper compliance with state statutes as they relate to the subdivision and development of land; and
(I) Protecting the general public’s interest.
(Ord. 1286, passed 6-7-1982)
The Planning Commission is vested by law with jurisdiction and control of the subdivision of land located within the limits of the city (Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended (53 P.S. §§ 10101 et seq.), and the Clean Stream Law, Act 222 (35 P.S. §§ 691.1 et seq.))
(Ord. 1286, passed 6-7-1982)
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