A. 
All proposed subdivisions and/or land developments shall be coordinated and planned so as to be compatible with adjoining neighborhoods or approved subdivisions and/or land developments.
B. 
Such coordination shall also pertain to subdivisions and/or land developments located adjacent to neighboring municipalities.
C. 
The municipality may appear and comment before the various municipal boards and commissions of the contiguous municipality considering a proposed subdivision, change of land use, or land development. (NOTE: Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, Section 502.1(b)).
D. 
Should the need arise, DCPC shall offer a mediation option to any municipality that believes that its citizens will experience harm as the result of an applicant's proposed subdivision or land development in a contiguous municipality, if the municipalities agree. In exercising such an option, the municipalities shall comply with the procedures set forth in Article IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The municipalities shall share the cost of the mediation equally unless otherwise agreed. The applicant shall have the right to participate in the mediation. (NOTE: Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, Section 502.1(a)).
A. 
All work and materials shall be subject to inspection for conformity with the terms of this chapter by the municipality.
(1) 
When any work or materials are determined by the municipality not to be in compliance with the terms of this chapter or any other municipal ordinance, code, regulation, plan, or map or to be at variance with any permit issued therefore, the municipality may, by notice in writing or verbal order followed by notice in writing, direct that all work upon improvements in the subdivision and/or land development forthwith stop until such noncompliance or variance is corrected, except as the municipality may deem necessary to prevent injury or damage to persons or property. No work shall thereafter be performed upon the same except in accordance with the order of the municipality.
(2) 
No underground pipes, works, lines, structures, subgrades, or base courses shall be covered until the same shall be inspected and approved by the municipality, and if the same have been covered contrary to the provisions hereof, upon the order of the municipality, the applicant shall cause the same to be forthwith uncovered, at his expense, so as to permit the inspection thereof.
(3) 
When an inspection of any improvements shall be required or desired by the applicant, the applicant shall give the municipality forty-eight-hour of notice in advance.
When a subdivision and/or land development plan has been approved and recorded in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the improvements thereon completed and approved by the municipality or, in lieu thereof, an improvement bond or other security has been furnished to the municipality, the purchasers and mortgagees of lots in the subdivision and/or land development shall be relieved of any and all liability for any deficiency in, lack of, or failure to complete said improvements by the applicant, and any failure to complete or properly complete said improvements shall not encumber any lot or lots in said subdivision and/or land development.
Before acting upon any subdivision and/or land development plan, the municipality may hold a public hearing thereon after and pursuant to public notice. NOTE: See Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, Section 508(5).
The applicant shall notify, in writing, all builders and/or contractors that they shall perform all work in accordance with the regulations and requirements of this chapter and such other municipal ordinances, codes, regulations, plans, and maps as shall be applicable thereto. Such notification shall be submitted to the municipality prior to construction and placed on file.
A. 
DCPC and/or the municipality may recommend that the site plan requirements of this chapter for a subdivision and/or land development be modified or altered in order to encourage or promote economy and ingenuity in the layout and design of subdivisions and/or land developments, to more effectively protect unique and/or sensitive natural and historic areas, or to more effectively conform to the purposes of this chapter as follows:
(1) 
With respect to encouraging or promoting economy and ingenuity in the layout and design of subdivisions and/or land developments, DCPC and/or the municipality may recommend modifications to site requirements for, but not limited to, the following types of proposals:
(a) 
Those that may involve earth-sheltered housing design.
(b) 
Those that may involve special forms of solar energy conservation.
(c) 
Those that may involve the conversion, reuse, and/or adaptation of an existing structure or building.
(d) 
Utilization and layout of open space.
B. 
With respect to more effectively protecting various sensitive areas, DCPC and/or the municipality may recommend modifications to site requirements for, but not limited to, the following types of proposals:
(1) 
Those that would more effectively protect existing tree growth, especially notable trees and tree masses with indigenous vegetation.
(2) 
Those that would minimize extensive grading and the displacement of soil.
(3) 
Those that would enhance groundwater recharge.
(4) 
Those that would minimize surface water runoff and improve the management of stormwater.
(5) 
Those that would preserve historic sites or structures.
(6) 
Those that would minimize visibility of development and protect the visual quality of ridges and other exposed areas.
C. 
In granting modifications to the applicant, the municipality may impose such conditions that in its judgment are necessary to substantially secure the objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified.
D. 
In addition to the foregoing, one or more provisions of this chapter may be modified by the municipality if the literal enforcement of the provisions will exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question, provided that such modification will not be contrary to the public interest and that the purpose and intent of this chapter is observed. NOTE: See Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, Section 512.1(a).
(1) 
All requests for a modification shall be in writing and shall accompany and be a part of the preliminary or final plan application packet for subdivision and/or land development. The request shall state in full the grounds and facts of unreasonableness or hardship on which the request is based, the provision or provisions of this chapter involved, and the minimum modification necessary. NOTE: See Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, Section 512.1(b).
(2) 
The municipality shall keep a written record of all action on all requests for modifications. NOTE: See Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, Section 512.1(d).
(3) 
The municipality may authorize a waiver of these regulations. In granting any modification, the municipality shall prescribe any conditions that it deems necessary or desirable for the public interest. In making its findings, the municipality shall take into account the nature of the proposed use of land, the existing use of land in the vicinity, and the probable effect of the proposed subdivision and/or land development upon traffic conditions, fire, police protection, and other utilities and services in the vicinity. No modification shall be granted unless the municipality finds:
(a) 
That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of this land.
(b) 
That the modification is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.
(c) 
That the granting of the modification will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which said property is situated.