A subdivision plat, consolidation plat or land
development plan approved in accordance with this chapter shall be
required for:
1.
Any land development, as defined by this chapter, other than those excluded by § 22-303 of this chapter.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031; 3-23-1998 by Ord. No.
1088]
2.
Any subdivision,
as defined by this chapter.
3.
The consolidation,
as defined by this chapter, of two or more lots, tracts or parcels
of land for the purpose of one development or resubdivision.
4.
Any development
in which the developer proposes or intends to construct streets or
any other public improvement to be dedicated to the Borough for public
use.
1.
No lot in a subdivision
or land development may be leased, transferred or sold and no permit
to erect, alter, repair or occupy any building or use any land in
any subdivision or land development may be issued unless and until
such subdivision or land development shall have been approved and
properly recorded and until such improvements as required by this
chapter shall have been constructed or guaranteed, as provided for
by this chapter.
2.
The description
by metes and bounds in an instrument of transfer or other documents
used for selling or transferring property shall not exempt the seller
or transferor from complying with the requirements of this chapter.
The following types of land developments are
hereby excluded from the provisions of this chapter governing land
developments, as defined herein:
1.
The conversion
of an existing single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling into
not more than three residential units, unless such units are intended
to be a condominium;
2.
The addition
of an accessory building, including farm buildings, on a lot or lots
subordinate to an existing principal building; or
3.
The addition
or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines of an enterprise
which would be considered an amusement park. For purposes of this
subsection, an "amusement park" is defined as a tract or area used
principally as a location for permanent amusement structures or rides.
This exclusion shall not apply to newly acquired acreage by an amusement
park until initial plans for the expanded area have been approved
by proper authorities.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031]
