CHAPTER 154: SUBDIVISIONS
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
§ 154.001 PURPOSE.
   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)
§ 154.002 AUTHORITY.
   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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