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Township of Whitemarsh, PA
Montgomery County
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Zoning Map New Laws (2) Index Notes (20)
[Amended 8-24-1978 by Ord. No. 348]
A. 
There are three stages in the procedure for approval of subdivision and land development plans. These stages are necessary to enable the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to have an adequate opportunity to review the submissions and to ensure that their formal recommendations are reflected in the final plans.
B. 
The separate stages of approval include the submission of an optional sketch plan, a preliminary plan and a final plan. These plans differ in their purpose and required level of detail. The table below indicates the recommended and required plans for the different types of submissions.
Plan Approval Stage
Type of Submission
Plan
Minor Subdivision
Major Subdivision
Land Development
Agricultural Subdivision
Sketch (§ 105-13)
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
(Not required; see § 105-18 for procedure.)
Preliminary (§ 105-14)
Not required
Required
Required
Final (§ 105-15)
Required
Required
Required
C. 
Sketch plans shall require no more than a sixty-day review period. The review process required for preliminary and final plans shall include no more than 90 days starting from the date of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission next following the date the application is accepted by the Manager and ending with the applicant being notified of the decision of the Board of Supervisors.
D. 
The presentation of a preliminary plan and a final plan shall each be considered a separate submission and the maximum ninety-day review period may be required for each. A sixty-day review period may be required for a sketch plan. No limitations for the action of any public official or agency set forth in this article shall be construed as mandatory.
E. 
The applicant is encouraged to meet informally with the Township Planner and the Planning Commission to obtain information regarding zoning and subdivision requirements and development alternatives prior to the initial submission.
A. 
Purpose.
(1) 
The purpose of the sketch plan, which is an optional submission, is to afford the applicant the opportunity to consult early and informally with both the Planning Commission and the Township Planner before the preparation of the preliminary plan and formal application for approval.
(2) 
During the sketch plan procedure, the applicant can advantageously make use of the services of the Planning Commission and the Township Planner to help him analyze the problem of the development and plan more adequately for its sound coordination with the community. The sketch plan procedure also affords the opportunity to give informal guidance to the applicant at a stage when potential points of difference can be more easily resolved. It can also simplify official action and safe unnecessary expense and delay.
B. 
Deposit and fees. The Manager shall collect and transmit all fees to applicable agencies.
C. 
Procedure.
(1) 
The applicant shall prepare the sketch plan and application form, including the data specified in § 105-20.
(2) 
The applicant shall submit 12 copies of the sketch plan and one application form to the Manager.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
(3) 
The Manager shall check the submission for completeness and if the submission is incomplete shall notify the applicant within seven days and indicate the deficiencies. If the application is complete, the Manager shall accept the sketch plan and application form.
(4) 
The Manager shall immediately distribute copies of the sketch plan, application form and applicable fees in the following manner:
(a) 
One copy to the Montgomery County Planning Commission.
(b) 
Seven copies to the Planning Commission.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
(c) 
One copy to the Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation Department.
(d) 
One copy to the Whitemarsh Township Zoning Officer.
(e) 
One copy to the Township Planner.
(f) 
One copy to the Whitemarsh Township Fire Marshal.
(5) 
The Parks and Recreation Department shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application:
(a) 
Review the open space and recreational considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(6) 
The Zoning Officer shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application:
(a) 
Review the zoning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(7) 
The Fire Marshal shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application:
(a) 
Review the fire safety considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(8) 
The Township Planner shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application:
(a) 
Review the design and site planning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(9) 
The Planning Commission may, within 30 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application, meet with the applicant to review the submission.
(10) 
The Manager shall, within 40 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application:
(a) 
Review the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department, Zoning Officer, Fire Marshal and Planner; and
(b) 
Prepare a report for the Township Planning Commission and the applicant.
(11) 
The Montgomery County Planning Commission shall, within that period of time permissible under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[1] review the sketch plan and prepare a report for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(12) 
The Planning Commission shall, within 60 days following acceptance of the sketch plan application:
(a) 
Review the reports on the submission by the Manager and the Montgomery County Planning Commission;
(b) 
Determine whether the sketch plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations and ordinances; and
(c) 
Recommend revisions, if any, so that the subsequent preliminary or final plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the preliminary plan is to obtain formal conditional approval in order to minimize changes and revisions before final plans are submitted.
B. 
General.
(1) 
A preliminary plan shall be submitted conforming to the changes recommended during the sketch plan procedure, if any.
(2) 
The preliminary plan and all information and procedures relating thereto shall in all respects be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, except where variation therefrom may be requested pursuant to § 105-10.
(3) 
The preliminary plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Law.[1]
[Added 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
C. 
Deposit and fee.
(1) 
Deposits and fees for the different types of subdivision and land development submissions are listed in the Whitemarsh Township Fee Schedule. Fees, pursuant to the Montgomery County Planning Commission Fee Schedule, may also be required.
(2) 
The Manager shall collect and immediately deposit all Township fees in the proper Township bank account as directed by the Board of Supervisors and shall collect and transmit all other fees to applicable agencies.
D. 
Procedure.
(1) 
The applicant shall prepare the preliminary plan and application form as specified in §§ 105-19 and 105-21.
(2) 
The applicant shall submit to the Manager:
(a) 
Sixteen copies of the preliminary plan.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
(b) 
Five copies of the site plan
[See § 105-21B(1).]
(c) 
Whitemarsh Township subdivision and land development application form.
(d) 
Montgomery County Planning Commission application form.
(e) 
Application for planning module for land development.
(3) 
The Manager shall check the submission for completeness, and if the submission is incomplete, shall notify the applicant within seven days and indicate the deficiencies. If the submission is complete, the Manager shall accept the preliminary plan, applications and fees.
(4) 
The Manager shall immediately distribute the preliminary plan, applications and applicable fees in the following manner:
(a) 
One copy of the plan to Montgomery County Planning Commission.
(b) 
One copy of the plan to Montgomery County Conservation District.
(c) 
Seven copies of the plan to the Planning Commission.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
(d) 
One copy of the plan to the Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation Department.
(e) 
One copy of the plan to the Whitemarsh Township Zoning Officer.
(f) 
One copy of the plan to the Township Planner.
(g) 
Two copies of the plan to the Township Engineer.
(h) 
One copy of the plan to the Whitemarsh Township Fire Marshal.
(i) 
One copy of the plan to the Shade Tree Commission.
(j) 
Five copies of the site plan to the Board of Supervisors.
(k) 
Application for planning module for land development to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
(5) 
The Township Engineer shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the engineering considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(6) 
The Parks and Recreation Department shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the open space and recreational considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(7) 
The Zoning Officer shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the zoning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(8) 
The Fire Marshal shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the fire safety considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(9) 
The Shade Tree Commission shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the landscaping and planting schedule in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(10) 
The Township Planner shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the design and site planning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(11) 
The Planning Commission may, within 30 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application, meet with the applicant to review the submission.
(12) 
The Manager shall, within 40 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the recommendations of the Township Engineer, Parks and Recreation Department, Zoning Officer, Fire Marshal, Shade Tree Commission and Planner; and
(b) 
Prepare a report for the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and the applicant.
(13) 
The Montgomery County Planning Commission shall, within that period of time permissible under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[2] review the preliminary plan and prepare a report for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(14) 
The Planning Commission shall, within 60 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the reports on the submission by the Manager, Montgomery County Planning Commission and other pertinent reports;
(b) 
Determine whether the preliminary plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations and ordinances;
(c) 
Recommend revisions, if any, so the plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances; and
(d) 
Recommend approval or disapproval of the preliminary plan in a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
(15) 
The Board of Supervisors shall, within 75 days following the date of the first meeting of the Planning Commission next following the date of the acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
[Amended 8-24-1978 by Ord. No. 348]
(a) 
Review the reports of the Planning Commission, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Manager and other pertinent reviewing agencies;
(b) 
Determine whether the preliminary plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations and ordinances;
(c) 
Recommend revisions, if any, so the plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances; and
(d) 
Approve or disapprove the preliminary plan. If approved, the Board of Supervisors shall express its approval and state the conditions of approval, if any. If disapproved, the Board of Supervisors shall state the reasons for this action.
(16) 
The decision of the Board of Supervisors and any conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant or his agent personally or be mailed to him at the last known address not later than 15 days following the decision or within such time limits as may be required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[3]
[Amended 8-24-1978 by Ord. No. 348; 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(17) 
Approval of the preliminary plan shall not constitute approval of the final plan or authorize the sale of lots or construction of buildings. Furthermore, approval shall be rescinded automatically upon the applicant's or the applicant's agent's failure to accept, in writing, all conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors within seven days of receipt of the written decision.
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
(18) 
If the preliminary plan is disapproved, the applicant may file a revised preliminary plan with the Manager in order to secure approval. No fee will be charged for the first revision, but all successive submissions shall pay the fee for preliminary plans.
(19) 
If the preliminary plan is approved, the Township may submit a copy of the approved plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or the Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Department for review and comment.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the final plan is to require formal approval by the Board of Supervisors before plans for all subdivisions and land developments are recorded as required by § 105-17.
B. 
General.
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
(1) 
The final plan shall conform to the preliminary plan, as approved. The final plan and all information and procedures relating thereto shall in all respects be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, except where variation therefrom may be specifically approved by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to § 105-10.
(2) 
The final plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
C. 
Deposit and fee.
(1) 
Deposits and fees for the different types of subdivision and land development submissions are listed in the Township fee schedule. Fees pursuant to the Montgomery County Planning Commission Fee Schedule may also be required.
(2) 
The Manager shall collect and immediately deposit all Township fees collected in the proper Township bank account as directed by the Board of Supervisors, and shall collect and transmit all other fees to applicable agencies.
D. 
Procedure.
(1) 
The applicant shall prepare the final plan and application form as specified in §§ 105-19 and 105-22.
(2) 
The applicant shall prepare planning modules for land development as required by Chapter 71 of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.
(3) 
The applicant shall submit to the Manager:
(a) 
Fifteen copies of the final plan.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
(b) 
Five copies of the site plan.
[See § 105-22B(1).]
(c) 
Whitemarsh Township subdivision and land development application form.
(d) 
Montgomery County Planning Commission application form.
(e) 
Four copies of the planning modules for land development.
(4) 
The Manager shall check the submission for completeness and, if the submission is incomplete, shall notify the applicant within seven days and indicate the deficiencies. If the submission is complete, the Manager shall accept the final plan, applications, planning modules and fees.
(5) 
The Manager shall immediately distribute copies of the final plan, applications, planning modules and applicable fees in the following manner:
(a) 
One copy of the plan and one copy of the planning module to the Montgomery County Planning Commission.
(b) 
Seven copies of the plan to the Planning Commission.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
(c) 
One copy of the plan and one copy of the planning module to the Whitemarsh Township Zoning Officer.
(d) 
One copy of the plan to the Township Planner.
(e) 
Two copies of the plan and one copy of the Planning Module to the Township Engineer.
(f) 
One copy of the plan to the Shade Tree Commission.
(g) 
One copy of the plan to the Solicitor.
(h) 
Five copies of the site plan to the Board of Supervisors.
(i) 
One copy of the plan and one copy of the planning module to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
(6) 
The Township Engineer shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the final plan application:
(a) 
Review the engineering considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(7) 
The Zoning Officer shall within 30 days following acceptance of the final plan application:
(a) 
Review the zoning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(8) 
The Shade Tree Commission shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the final plan application:
(a) 
Review the landscaping and planting schedule in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(9) 
The Township Planner shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the final plan application:
(a) 
Review the design and site planning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(10) 
The Planning Commission may, within 30 days following acceptance of the final plan application, meet with the applicant to review the submission.
(11) 
The Manager shall, within 40 days following acceptance of the final plan application:
(a) 
Review the recommendations of the Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, Shade Tree Commission and Planner; and
(b) 
Prepare a report for the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and the applicant.
(12) 
The Montgomery County Planning Commission shall, within that period of time permissible under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[2] review the final plan and prepare a report for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(13) 
The Planning Commission shall, within 60 days following acceptance of the preliminary plan application:
(a) 
Review the reports on the submission by the Manager, Montgomery County Planning Commission, and other pertinent reports;
(b) 
Determine whether the final plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations and ordinances;
(c) 
Recommend revisions, if any, so that the plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances; and
(d) 
Recommend approval or disapproval of the final plan in a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
(14) 
The Board of Supervisors shall, within 75 days following the date of the first meeting of the Planning Commission next following the date of the acceptance of the final plan application:
[Amended 8-24-1978 by Ord. No. 348]
(a) 
Review the reports of the Planning Commission, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Manager and other reviewing agencies;
(b) 
Determine whether the final plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations and ordinances;
(c) 
Recommend revisions, if any, so that the plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances; and
(d) 
Approve or disapprove the final plan. If disapproved, the Board of Supervisors shall state the reasons for this action.
(15) 
The decision of the Board of Supervisors and any conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant or his agent personally or be mailed to him at the last known address not later than 15 days following the decision or within such time limits as may be required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[3] Furthermore, approval shall be rescinded automatically upon the applicant's or the applicant's agent's failure to accept, in writing, all conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors within seven days of receipt of the written decision.
[Amended 8-24-1978 by Ord. No. 348; 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(16) 
If the final plan is approved:
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No 584]
(a) 
The Board of Supervisors shall adopt a resolution approving the final plan.
(b) 
Approval shall not be final until entry into contract and production of a completion guaranty as set forth in Article VIII, subject to provisions of the Municipalities Planning Code.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(17) 
If the final plan is approved, the applicant shall submit to the Board of Supervisors two linen copies and five paper copies of the final plan, with the signatures of the required agencies as specified in § 105-24.
[Amended 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
FINAL PLAN PROCEDURE
MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS
[Amended 8-24-1978 by Ord. No. 348; 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447; 11-16-1989 by Ord. No. 584]
A. 
Purpose. In the case of minor subdivision and/or minor land developments, as defined in § 105-5, it is the purpose of this section to provide a simplified procedure by which minor subdivisions/minor land developments may be submitted and approved.
B. 
General. In the event that the proposed minor subdivision/minor land development shall involve a change in the location of streets, sanitary or storm sewers or other municipal improvements or require a revision to the Township sewage facilities plan, then the provisions of this section on minor subdivision/minor land development shall not be applicable, and the owner shall be required to comply with the requirements of § 105-15.
C. 
Deposits and fees.
(1) 
Deposits and fees for the submission of a minor subdivision/minor land development plan are listed in the Whitemarsh Township Fee Schedule. Fees pursuant to the Montgomery County Planning Commission Fee Schedule shall also be required.
(2) 
The Manager shall immediately deposit all Township fees collected in the proper Township bank account as directed by the Board of Supervisors and shall submit all other fees to applicable agencies.
D. 
Procedure.
(1) 
The applicant shall prepare a minor subdivision/minor land development plan and an application form as specified in §§ 105-19 and 105-22.
(2) 
The applicant shall prepare planning modules for land development as required by Section 7.1 of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.7a.
(3) 
The applicant shall submit to the Manager:
(a) 
Nineteen copies of the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan.
(b) 
A Whitemarsh Township subdivision and land development application form.
(c) 
A Montgomery County Planning Commission application form.
(d) 
Three copies of the planning modules for land development.
(4) 
The Manager shall check the submission for completeness and if the submission is incomplete shall notify the applicant within seven days and indicate the deficiencies. If the submission is complete, the Manager shall accept the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan applications, planning modules and fees.
(5) 
The Manager shall immediately distribute copies of the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan, applications and applicable fees in the following manner:
(a) 
One copy of the plan to the Montgomery County Planning Commission.
(b) 
Seven copies of the plan to the Planning Commission.
(c) 
One copy of the plan and one copy of the planning module to the Whitemarsh Township Zoning Officer.
(d) 
One copy of the plan to the Township Planner.
(e) 
Two copies of the plan and one copy of the planning module to the Township Engineer.
(f) 
One copy of the plan to the Solicitor.
(g) 
Five copies of the site plan to the Board of Supervisors.
(h) 
One copy of the plan and one copy of the planning module to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
(6) 
The Township Engineer shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the final minor subdivision/minor land development application:
(a) 
Review the engineering considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(7) 
The Zoning Officer shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the final minor subdivision/minor land development application:
(a) 
Review the zoning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(8) 
The Township Planner shall, within 30 days following acceptance of the final minor subdivision/minor land development application:
(a) 
Review the design and site planning considerations in the applicant's submission; and
(b) 
Make recommendations to the Manager.
(9) 
The Planning Commission may, within 30 days following acceptance of the final minor subdivision/minor land development application, meet with the applicant to review the submission.
(10) 
The Manager shall, within 40 days following acceptance of the final minor subdivision plan/minor land development plan application:
(a) 
Review the recommendations of the Township Engineer, Zoning Officer and Planner; and
(b) 
Prepare a report for the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and the applicant.
(11) 
The Montgomery County Planning Commission shall, within that period of time permissible under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[2] review the final plan and prepare a report for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(12) 
The Planning Commission shall, within 60 days following acceptance of the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan application:
(a) 
Review the reports on the submission by the Manager and Montgomery County Planning Commission and other pertinent reports;
(b) 
Determine whether the final minor subdivision plan/minor land development plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other pertinent regulations and ordinances;
(c) 
Recommend revisions, if any, so that the plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances; and
(d) 
Recommend approval or disapproval of the final minor subdivision plan/minor land development plan in a written report to the Board of Supervisors.
(13) 
The Board of Supervisors shall, within 75 days following the date of the first meeting of the Planning Commission next following the date of the acceptance of the final minor subdivision plan/minor land development plan application:
(a) 
Review the reports of the Planning Commission, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Manager and other reviewing agencies;
(b) 
Determine whether the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan meets the objectives and requirement of other pertinent regulations and ordinances;
(c) 
Recommend revisions if any so the plan will conform to Township regulations and ordinances; and
(d) 
Approve or disapprove the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan. If disapproved, the Board of Supervisors shall state the reasons for this action.
(14) 
The decision of the Board of Supervisors and any conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant or his agent personally or mailed to him at the last known address not later than 15 days following the decision or within such time limits as may be required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[3] Furthermore, approval shall be rescinded automatically upon the applicant's or the applicant's agent's failure to accept, in writing, conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors within seven days of receipt of the written decision.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(15) 
If the final minor subdivision/minor land development plan is approved, the applicant shall submit to the Board of Supervisors two linen copies and five paper copies of the approved final minor subdivision/minor land development plan, with the signatures of the required agencies specified in § 105-21.
FINAL PLAN PROCEDURE
MINOR SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS
A. 
Copies of the approved final plan shall, within 90 days of the date of approval, be recorded by the applicant in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Montgomery County. The applicant shall notify the Board of Supervisors in writing of the date of such recording and the plan book and page wherein such subdivision or land development is recorded. If the plan is not recorded within the ninety-day period, the approval shall lapse and become void.
B. 
Effect of recording.
(1) 
After a subdivision or land development has been duly recorded, the streets, parks and other public improvements shown thereon shall be considered to be a part of the Official Map of the Township.
(2) 
Streets, parks and other public improvements shown on a subdivision or land development plan to be recorded may be offered for dedication to the Township by formal notation thereof on the plan, or the owner may note on the plan that such improvements have not been offered for dedication to the Township.
(3) 
Every street, park or other improvement shown on a subdivision or land development plan that is recorded, as provided herein, shall be deemed to be a private street, park or improvement until such time as the same has been offered for dedication to the Township and accepted, by resolution, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, or until it has been condemned for use as a public street, park or improvement.
C. 
Recorded plan. All plans recorded shall contain the information specified in § 105-24.
[Amended 12-9-1982 by Ord. No. 447]
A. 
The subdivision of land for agricultural purposes into lots of more than 10 acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or residential dwelling, shall be exempted from this chapter. To ensure compliance with the criteria for exemption, no owner shall effect a subdivision or land development, even for agricultural purposes in lots of more than 10 acres, unless the owner receives a certification of exemption from the Board of Supervisors based upon the owner's written proof that:
(1) 
The lots shall each be more than 10 acres in size.
(2) 
All future lots shall be used for agricultural purposes.
(3) 
No new street or easement of access shall be involved.
B. 
The Board of Supervisors shall review the request for exemption. If satisfied that the above criteria are met, the Board of Supervisors shall issue a written certification of exemption. If the Board of Supervisors find that all of the criteria are not met, the Board of Supervisors shall notify the owner that the proposed subdivision is required to comply with all of the procedures and requirements of this chapter.