Upon receipt of an application for a special permit by the Township the following procedures shall apply in addition to those of Part 2:
A. Within 3 working days following receipt of the application, a complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation shall be forwarded to the Centre County Planning Commission by registered or certified mail for its review and recommendations. Copies of the application shall also be forwarded to the Penn Township Planning Commission and Penn Township Engineer for review and comment.
B. If an application is received that is incomplete, the Township shall notify the applicant in writing, stating in what respect the application is deficient.
C. If the Township decides to disapprove an application, it shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval.
D. If the Township approves an application, it shall file written notification, together with the application and all pertinent information, with the Department of Community Affairs, by registered or certified mail, within 5 working days after the date of approval.
E. Before issuing the special permit, the Township shall allow the Department of Community and Economic Development 30 days, after receipt of the notification by the Department, to review the application and the decision made by the Township.
F. If the Township does not receive any communication from the Department of Community and Economic Development during the 30-day review period, it may issue a special permit to the applicant.
G. If the Department of Community and Economic Development should decide to disapprove an application, it shall notify the Township and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval, and the Township shall not issue the special permit.
(Ord. 78, 3/5/2009, § 5.02)