After the effective date of this chapter, no
subdivision or land development of any lot, sewer, water main or other
improvements in connection therewith shall be laid out, constructed,
opened or dedicated for public use or travel or for the common use
of occupants of buildings abutting thereon except in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter.
In the case of a preliminary or final plan approved
without conditions or approved by the applicant's acceptance of conditions
prior to the date this chapter became effective, this chapter shall
not be applied to adversely affect the right of the applicant to commence
and to complete any aspect of the approved development in accordance
with the terms of such approval within the time periods established
within the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended. After the expiration of such time periods, the development
shall be subject to this chapter.
Any replatting or resubdivision of land, including
a change of a recorded plan, shall be considered a new subdivision
and shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.