[Ord. No. 490, 2/22/2022[1]]
A Planning Commission is hereby established, which shall have
all the powers and duties conferred upon it by the Board of Supervisors,
as permitted by law.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. A,
Planning Commission, created by Ord. 24, 4/5/1956, §§ 1
through 5; as amended by Ord. 210, 8/8/1989; and by Ord. 224, 11/13/1990.
[Ord. No. 490, 2/22/2022]
1.
The Planning
Commission shall consist of seven members, all of whom shall be residents
of the Township of North Fayette.
2.
The members
of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors
by resolution which shall also state the term to be filled by each
planning commissioner.
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1.
The term
of office of the members shall be four years and should expire on
December 31 or until a successor is appointed, except that for the
terms of the members first appointed, no more than two shall be reappointed
or replaced during any future calendar year.
2.
In the
event of vacancies, the Board of Supervisors shall appoint a member
to fill the unexpired term.
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The Planning Commission shall make an annual report to the Board
of Supervisors of the Township, showing its transactions and recommendations.
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The purpose of the Planning Commission shall be to provide advisory
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on certain land development
and subdivision applications submitted to the Township for the Board's
approval. These recommendations shall be based on the specific requirements
of the Township's Zoning, Subdivision, and Land Development Ordinances.
The Commission shall also advise on community planning processes and
the development of appropriate land development and zoning ordinances
that fulfill the vision of the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
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The Planning Commission shall exercise the following powers
and be subject to the following duties:
1.
Assist
in the preparation, revision or amendment of the Township Comprehensive
Plan, as set forth in the Municipalities Planning Code, and make recommendations
to the Board of Supervisors on its adoption;
2.
Maintain
and keep on file records of its actions. All records and files of
the Planning Commission shall be in the possession of the Board of
Supervisors;
3.
Assist
in the preparation of and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
concerning the adoption or amendment of the Official Map;
4.
Assist
in the preparation of and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
concerning the adoption or amendment of the Township's Zoning, Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinances;
5.
Promote
public interest in, and understanding of, the Township Comprehensive
Plan and any other community planning efforts;
6.
Advertise
and conduct public meetings in accordance with the requirements of
the Municipalities Planning Code;
7.
Request
from other departments and agencies of the Township such reasonably
available information as the Commission may need to undertake its
duties as set forth in this subpart;
8.
In the
performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations
and surveys with the consent of the land owner;
9.
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;
10.
Review
land development, subdivision, and zoning applications;
11.
Review
such land development, subdivision, and zoning applications as may
be referred to the Planning Commission by the Township; and
12.
Do such
other acts or make such studies as may be necessary to fulfill the
duties and obligations imposed by the Board of Supervisors.
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1.
The Planning
Commission may, with the consent of the Board of Supervisors, accept
and utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance made available
by the County, the Commonwealth, or the federal government, or any
of their agencies, or from private sources. The Board of Supervisors
may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or
utilization of the funds or assistance in accordance with the governmental
procedures of the Township.
2.
Act No.
247, known as the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code," 53
P.S. § 10101 et seq., is incorporated herein, to the extent
it is not inconsistent with this subpart.
