In order to defray a part of the costs incurred
by the Township in the review of proposed final plans for subdivision
or land development, each subdivider or developer shall pay such fees
as are fixed by resolution or resolutions of the governing body. The
appropriate fee shall be in the form of a certified check or money
order made payable to Township of Pine. It shall accompany the final
plan at the time it is first filed with the Township Secretary. Each
subdivider or land developer shall also reimburse the Township for
the reasonable and necessary charges of its professional consultants
(including but not limited to its Engineer and Solicitor) for their
review and reports to the Township regarding subdivision and land
development applications (to the maximum extent permitted by the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code).
In order to defray a part of the costs incurred
by the Township in inspecting the installation of the improvements
required in subdivisions and land developments by this chapter to
assure compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the subdivider
or developer shall, at the time he files the original tracing of the
final plan of a subdivision with the Township Secretary, present a
certified check or money order made payable to Township of Pine in
an amount equal to 3% of the estimate of the cost of road improvements
approved by the Township Engineer. The subdivider or developer shall
also present certificates from all utility companies, whose services
it is contemplated will be employed in said subdivision, stating that
the final plan meets their requirements and specifications insofar
as the utility service which they provide is concerned.
A.Â
In addition to all other legal and equitable remedies
available to the Township for violation of this chapter, the Township
may avail itself of all preventive remedies to restrain, correct or
abate violations, to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages,
to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises
or to refuse to issue any permit or grant any approval regarding land
in violation of the provisions of this chapter, all as pursuant to
the provisions of Section 515.1 (53 P.S. § 10515.1) of the
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
B.Â
Any person, partnership or corporation who or which
has violated the provisions of this chapter shall, upon being found
liable in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township,
pay a judgment of not more than $500, plus all court costs, including
reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Township pursuant to the
provisions of Section 515.3 (53 P.S. 10515.3) of the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code. Each day that a violation continues
shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
