(A) The Planning Commission shall, at the request of the Borough Council, have the power and shall be required to:
(1) Prepare the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the borough as set forth in the MPC and present it for the consideration of the Borough Council; and
(2) Maintain and keep on file records of its actions. All records and files of the Planning Commission shall be in the possession of Borough Council.
(B) The Planning Commission, at the request of the Borough Council, may:
(1) Make recommendations to Borough Council concerning the adoption or amendment of an official map;
(2) Prepare and present to Borough Council a zoning ordinance, and make recommendations to the governing body on proposed amendments to it;
(3) Prepare, recommend, and administer subdivision and land development and planned residential development regulations;
(4) Prepare and present to Borough Council a Building Code and a Housing Code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto;
(5) Do such other acts or make studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by the MPC;
(6) Prepare and present to Borough Council an environmental study;
(7) Submit to the Borough Council a recommended capital improvements program;
(8) Prepare and present to Borough Council a water survey, which shall be consistent with the state’s Water Plan and any applicable water resources plan adopted by a river basin commission. The water survey shall be conducted in consultation with any public water supplier in the area to be surveyed;
(9) Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the comprehensive plan and planning;
(10) Make recommendations to governmental, civic, and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals;
(11) Hold public hearings and meetings;
(12) Present testimony before any board;
(13) Require from other departments and agencies of the borough such available information as relates to the work of the Planning Agency;
(14) In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and land surveys with the consent of the owner;
(15) Prepare and present to the Borough Council a study regarding the feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific areas within the borough; and
(16) Review the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance, official map, provisions for planned residential development, and such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land no less frequently than it reviews the Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 2-1999, passed 11-9-1999)