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The purpose of the Delaware
Township Planning Commission is to promote good planning practices in accordance with
the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (see below).
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- Prepare the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the municipality as set forth
in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, and present it for the consideration
of the governing body.
- Maintain and keep on file records of its action. All records and files of the
planning agency shall be in the possession of the governing body.
At the request of the governing body, the Planning Commission may:
- Make recommendations to the governing body concerning the adoption or amendment of
an official map.
- Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a zoning ordinance,
and make recommendations to the governing body on proposed amendments to it as set
forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
- Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development and planned
residential development regulations, as set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code (Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance).
- Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a building code and a
housing code, and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto.
- Do such other acts or make such studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties
and obligations imposed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
- Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality an environmental
study.
- Submit to the governing body of a municipality a recommended capital improvements
program.
- Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a water survey, which
shall be consistent with the State Water Plan and any applicable water resources plan
adopted by a river basin commission. The water survey shall be conducted in consultation
with any public water supplier in the area to be surveyed.
- Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the comprehensive plan and
planning.
- Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as
to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.
- Hold public hearings and meetings.
- Present testimony before any board.
- Require from other departments and agencies of the municipality such available
information as relates to the work of the planning agency.
- In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and
surveys with the consent of the owner.
- Prepare and present to the governing body of the municipality a study regarding the
feasibility and practicability of using renewable energy sources in specific areas
within the municipality.
- Review the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance, official
map, provisions for planned residential development, and such other ordinances and
regulations governing the development of land no less frequently than it reviews the
comprehensive plan.
At a minimum, the application for approval of Lot Improvements and Subdivisions under
the provisions of Section 107.6.D of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,
must be submitted on a properly executed plan with ten (10) copies including:
- All lots involved in the lot improvement, drawn to scale, with dimensions and acreage
for each lot, both before and after the proposed changes. 107.6.A.2
- Identification of all lots as they exist prior to any proposed changes
(ex lot 1, lot 2).
- Identification of all lots as they will result from the proposed changes
(ex lot 1A, lot 2A).
- Dotted lines where existing lot lines are to be eliminated. 107.6.D.2.c
- All existing improvements, including but not limited to buildings, structures, roads,
driveways, walls, outbuildings, ancillary structures, wells, and sewage or septic systems
shall be shown. If there are no improvements, the parcel(s) shall be labeled "UNIMPROVED".
107.6.D.2.d
- A statement that all resulting parcels may not be further subdivided without Township
approval, and all such parcels must be specifically identified by the numbers or other
symbols shown on the drawing. This requirement applies regardless of the size of the
parcel. 107.6.D.2.e
- A statement that any parcels resulting from the lot improvement, including any remaining
lands, comply in all respects with the provisions of the Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance. 107.6.D.2.f
- Signature blocks for both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. 107.6.D.2.g
- Identification and address of the property owner, the date of submission, and sufficient
information to locate the parcel accurately. 107.6.D.2.h
- Name, license number, seal and signature of the PA registered/certified surveyor or engineer
who prepared the plan. 107.6.D.2.i
- The Applicant shall submit an origional and one (1) copy of the deed describing the newly
combined lots, which shall be fully executed in recordable form, showing metes and bounds. In
addition, the Applicant shall submit for review, copies of the existing recorded deeds to verify
ownership of the property being combined. 107.6.D.3
- The Applicant shall show the names of all adjoining lot owners with deed book and page
number of each. 107.6.B.6
- North Arrow, indicating whether the meridian is magnetic or true, year of meridian must be
shown. 107.6.B.19
- A letter from Pike County Planning with their comments. 107.4.C.1
In addition to these minimal requirements, the Township may require such additional information
as it deems necessary to insure that all requirements of the Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance have been complied with.
A fee of $50.00 must be paid at the time the plan is submitted. Additionally, a zoning application must accompany the planning application. 107.5
The plans must be submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary the Friday before the
Planning Commission's Regular Meeting at the Township Municipal Building, Wilson Hill Road,
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328. 107.4.A
NOTE: The Planning Commission's Regular Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM and the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM. Workshops are held the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30PM.
Questions regarding Subdivision and Lot Improvement, applications and fees may be
obtained at the Delaware Township Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-3PM.
You may also phone us at (570)828-2347.
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