(A) The township shall approve or disapprove the land division applied for within 45 days after receipt of a complete application conforming to this chapter's requirements and § 109 of the State Land Division Act, and shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of the decision, and if denied, the reasons for denial.
(B) Any person or entity aggrieved by the decision of the Assessor or designee may, within ten days of the decision, appeal the decision to the Township Board or another board or person designated by the Township Board which shall consider and resolve the appeal by a majority vote of the Board or by the designee at its next regular meeting or session affording sufficient time for a five-day written notice to the applicant (and appellant where other than the applicant) of the time and date of the meeting and appellant hearing. The Township Board, or other board or person designated by the Township Board, shall return a decision upon each appeal within 30 days after a request or appeal has been filed, unless an extended time is agreed upon with the parties concerned. Any decision of the Township Board or another board or person designated by the Township Board shall not become final until the expiration of the five days from the date of entry of the order, unless the Township Board or another board or person designated by the Township Board shall find the immediate effect of the order is necessary for the preservation of property or personal rights and shall so certify on the record.
(C) The Township Supervisor or designee shall maintain an official record of all approved and accomplished land divisions or transfers.
(D) Approval of a division is not a determination that the resulting parcels comply with other ordinances or regulations.
(E) The township and its officers and employees shall not be liable for approving a land division if building permits for construction on the parcels are subsequently denied because of inadequate water supply, sewage disposal facilities or otherwise, and any notice of approval shall include a statement to this effect.
(Ord. 06-06(LD), passed 3-21-2006)