1. Proposals for amendments to this Chapter may be initiated by the Township Council on its own motion, by the Planning Commission or by petition of one or more owners or equitable owners of property to be affected by the proposed amendment.
2. Amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Chapter shall become effective only after a public hearing held pursuant to public notice in the manner prescribed for enactment of a subdivision and land development ordinance by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. In addition, in case of an amendment other than that prepared by the Planning Commission, the Township Council shall submit each such amendment to the Planning Commission for recommendations at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing on such proposed amendment.
3. The Township costs for processing a proposal originated by owner’s petition shall be paid by the petitioner, regardless of whether the amendment is denied, adopted or adopted in modified form. The Township costs shall include the expenses incurred by the Township for advertising, court reporters and the services of attorneys, engineers or other professionals. For payment of costs, petitioner shall provide to the Township a cash escrow of $2,000 which shall be replenished within 30 days after notice from the Township if the amount falls below $500. Petitioner shall receive copies of all invoices to be reimbursed. If Petitioner fails to replenish the escrow within the time as required, the petition shall automatically be deemed withdrawn.
(Ord. 52, Art. 5-600, 3/8/78; as amended by Ord. 542, 2/6/2013)