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CHAPTER 16 – SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT

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Chapter 16: Subdivision & Land Development — Summary of Contents

This document outlines the regulatory framework for land subdivision and development in the Borough of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. It is organized into nine parts covering general provisions, review procedures, specific development types, fees, relief from requirements, administration, and definitions.

Part 1: General Provisions (§§16-101 to 16-103)

Establishes the title, purpose, and legal authority/jurisdiction of Chapter 16.

Part 2: Submission and Review Procedures (§§16-201 to 16-222)

Covers standard processes for submitting and reviewing subdivision plans:

  • General Procedures (§16-201)
  • Optional “Sketch Plan” submission and review (§16-202)
  • Official submission and review of Preliminary Plans (§§16-203, 16-204)
  • Official submission and review of Final Plans (§§16-205, 16-206)
  • Miscellaneous approval procedures (§16-207)
  • Recording of Final Plans (§16-208)
  • Preliminary requirements (§16-209)

Also includes detailed standards for:

  • Sketch Plans (§16-210)
  • Preliminary Plans (§16-211)
  • Final Plans (§16-212)
  • General intent and standards (§§16-213, 16-214)
  • Streets, blocks, easements, community facilities, public utilities (§§16-215–16-218)
  • Storm water drainage (§16-220)
  • General requirements and required improvements (§§16-221, 16-222)

Part 3: Additional Submission and Review Procedures (§§16-301 to 16-310)

Applies to minor subdivisions and side lot additions:

  • General procedures (§16-301)
  • Optional Sketch Plan (§16-302)
  • Official submission/review of Minor Subdivision Final Plans (§§16-303, 16-304)
  • Recording as Final Plan (§16-305)
  • Preliminary considerations (§16-306)
  • Optional Sketch Plan for minor subdivisions (§16-307)
  • Final Plan requirements (§16-308)
  • Required info for Side Lot Additions (Property Line Changes) (§16-309)
  • General intent (§16-310)

Also covers:

  • General standards, easements, storm water drainage, flood hazard areas (§§16-311–16-314)
  • General provisions and required improvements (§§16-315, 16-316)

Part 4: Supplementary Land Development Requirements (§§16-401 to 16-405)

Regulates special land development types:

  • General requirements (§16-401)
  • Submission/review procedures (§16-402)
  • Classification of land developments (§16-403)
  • Residential Land Developments (§16-404)
  • Commercial Land Development (§16-405)

Part 5: Recreational and Seasonal Land Development Requirements (§§16-501 to 16-510)

Specific rules for recreational/seasonal developments:

  • General requirements (§16-501)
  • Optional Sketch Plan (§16-502)
  • Official submission/review of Preliminary and Final Plans (§§16-503, 16-504)
  • Recording of Final Plan (§16-505)
  • Performance guarantees (§16-506)
  • Plan requirements, design standards, improvements, minimum facilities (§§16-507–16-510)

Part 6: Fees (§16-601)

Requires payment of applicable fees for processing applications.

Part 7: Relief from Requirements (§16-701)

Allows for general provisions regarding waivers or modifications to standard requirements.

Part 8: Administration, Amendment, and Enforcement (§§16-801 to 16-807)

Covers administrative functions:

  • Revision and amendment of the ordinance (§16-801)
  • Modification of requirements (§16-802)
  • Reconsideration and appeal process (§16-803)
  • Keeping of records (§16-804)
  • Penalties for violations (§16-805)
  • Severability clause (§16-806)
  • Effective date of the ordinance (§16-807)

Part 9: Definitions — Specific Terms (§§16-901, 16-902)

Defines key terms used throughout the chapter:

  • Water Supply and Distribution System, Community: A system supplying water from a common source to two or more dwellings/buildings within a subdivision, neighborhood, or community — publicly or privately owned.
  • Water Supply and Distribution System, On-Lot: A system serving a single dwelling or building using a source located on the same lot.
  • Water Survey: An inventory of groundwater and surface-water resources (source, quantity, yield, use) within a municipality.

Section 903: Terms Not Defined Terms not defined here take their ordinary meanings or contextually implied meanings. If undefined but defined in Section 107 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act of July 31, 1968, P. L. 247), those statutory definitions apply. The code has been amended by subsequent acts through 2004.

(Ordinance adopted June 28, 2010 — Ord. 575)

This chapter provides comprehensive guidance for developers, property owners, and municipal staff on how to legally subdivide land or develop property in Ebensburg, ensuring compliance with local standards for infrastructure, environmental protection, and community planning.

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