Department of
Community Development
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission acts in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on applications filed under Chapter 114, Subdivision and Land Development, and Chapter 130, Zoning, as well as amendments to those Chapters and the Comprehensive Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEWS
Conditional Use Approval is a type of approval which may be granted by the Board of Commissioners for an authorized use, pursuant to express standards and criteria, after a recommendation by the Planning Commission and after a public hearing held as required by Chapter 130, Zoning. See the Conditional Use Application Guidelines for an outline of uses and zoning districts and the Flowcharts for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Conditional Use Application Guidelines
- Flowcharts of Process:
- Conditional Use Application Checklist
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
Planned Development Approval, Tentative and Final is a type of approval for an authorized use which may be granted by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with Article V of Chapter 130, Zoning. Nonresidential uses by planned development are Conditional Uses granted in accordance with the express standards and criteria of Chapter 130. See the Planned Development Application Guidelines for an outline of uses and zoning districts and Flowcharts for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Planned Development Application Guidelines
- Flowcharts of Process:
- Planned Development Tentative Approval Checklist
- Planned Development Final Approval Checklist
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
- Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer (DEP)
Subdivision and Land Development Approval is a type of approval for the division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots under the provisions of Chapter 114, Subdivision and Land Development, and Chapter 130, Zoning. See the Subdivision and Land Development Approval Guidelines and Flowcharts for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Subdivision Application Guidelines
- Flowcharts of Process:
- Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan Checklist
- Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Checklist
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
- Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer (DEP)
Zoning Amendment may be granted by the Board of Commissioners for changes to the text of the Zoning Code or to the Zoning District Map (rezoning). See the Zoning Amendment Application Guidelines and Flowchart for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Zoning Amendment Application Guidelines
- Rezoning Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies
- Flowchart of Process
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
OTHER APPROVALS
Simple Subdivision Approval and/or Simple Land Development Approval are types of approvals that may be granted by the Township Manager. See the Flowchart, Checklist and other pertinent information listed below.
Simple Subdivision Approval involves a resubdivision of a previously recorded plan approved by the Township, or unbuildable lot where the lots have different zoning districts, which does not create any increase in the number of lots, does not involve any new street or easement of access or the extension or creation of any public or private improvements, which does not adversely affect the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property, and which is not in conflict with any provisions of Chapter 114, Subdivision, or Chapter 130, Zoning.
Simple Land Development Approval involves a revision in a previously recorded plan approved by the Township which has minimal site and traffic impact, does not create any increase in the number of lots, does not involve any new streets or easements of access, does not adversely affect the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property, and which is not in conflict with any provisions of Chapter 114, Subdivision, or Chapter 130, Zoning.
- Simple Subdivision and/or Simple Land Development
Approval Process Information - Flowchart of Process
- Application for Simple Subdivision and/or Simple Land Development
- Checklist for Simple Subdivision and/or Simple Land Development
Public and Private Improvements Approval and Acceptance.
All public improvements to be dedicated to the Township must be constructed in accordance with the Public and Private Improvements Code, Chapter 99, prior to acceptance by the Township. See the attached Guidelines and Flowcharts and other information listed below.
- Guidelines for Approval of Improvements, Release of Performance Security and Acceptance of Public Improvements
- Flowcharts of Process:
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
FORMS
Planning Commission Application Packet - A complete packet for filing an application is listed below.
- Preapplication Conference Form
- Planning Commission Application Form
- Public Notice Property Owners List
- Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer
- Planning Commission Request to Table Form
Acceptable Forms Of Security - Security is required upon approval of plans involving public and private improvements. Approved forms are listed below.
- Form of Irrevocable Letter of Credit - Performance
- Form of Irrevocable Letter of Credit - Maintenance
- Performance Bond
- Maintenance Bond
- Performance Bond (Grading Permits)
- Performance Bond/Dual Obligee
- Escrow Agreement
Environmental Impact Statement - An Environmental Impact Statement is required for certain types of approvals. See the guidelines listed below.
Township of Upper St. Clair · 1820 McLaughlin Run Road · Upper St.Clair, Pennsylvania 15241
Department of Planning and Community Development · Phone: 412.831.9000 Ext. 501 · Fax (ComDev): 412.854.0773
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