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Borough of Sayre, PA
Bradford County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Sayre 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 499. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 173.
A Planning Commission is hereby established by Sayre Borough.
Said Planning Commission shall consist of five members, at least three of whom shall be members who shall not be officers or employees of Sayre Borough.
The term of office of a member of the Planning Commission shall be four years; provided, however, that the initial terms of said members of the Planning Commission shall be as follows:
A. 
One member whose term shall expire July 1, 1975.
B. 
One member whose term shall expire July 1, 1976.
C. 
One member whose term shall expire July 1, 1977.
D. 
Two members whose terms shall expire July 1, 1978.
Members of the Planning Commission shall serve without compensation but, upon authorization of the borough, may be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable expenses.
The Planning Commission shall have the authority to designate one of its members as Chairman of the Planning Commission and shall have the right and privilege of designating such other officers as it deems appropriate and necessary.
All members of the Planning Commission shall be residents of Sayre Borough.
The Planning Commission shall keep a full record of its business and shall annually submit a written report to the Sayre Borough Council on or before March 1 of the year succeeding the activities being reported on.
The Planning Commission shall have the power to:
A. 
Prepare the Comprehensive Plan for the development of Sayre Borough as set forth under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
B. 
Maintain and keep on file records of the action of the Planning Commission, said records and files to be left in the possession of the Sayre Borough Council.
C. 
Make recommendations to Sayre Borough concerning the adoption or amendment of an Official Map.
D. 
Prepare and present to Sayre Borough a revised Zoning Ordinance amending the present Zoning Ordinance and, in the future, make recommendations to Sayre Borough on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 173, Zoning.
E. 
Do such other acts or make such studies as are necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 § 10101 et seq.
F. 
Hold public hearings and meetings.
G. 
Promote public interest and understanding of a Comprehensive Plan and planning.
H. 
Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals relating to planning and zoning.
The Planning Commission shall have the right to utilize and employ administrative and technical services supplied by Sayre Borough to ordain and carry out the provisions of this chapter.
The Planning Commission may accept and utilize any funds, or personal or other assistances made available by Bradford County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the federal government or any other agencies or from private sources.