Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and Review Processes:

Conditional Use Approval

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, Unified Conditional Use/Preliminary Land Development, and Final Land Development Flowcharts
• Fee Schedule
• Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines

Planned Development Approval

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 Flowcharts
• Fee Schedule
• Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
• Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer (DEP)

Subdivision and Land Development Approval

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
• Approval Flowcharts
• Fee Schedule
• Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
• Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer (DEP)

Zoning Amendment

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

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
• Flowcharts
• Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines

Simple Subdivision Approval and/or Simple Land Development Approval

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.

Flowcharts of Process
• Flowcharts
• Application for Simple Subdivision and/or Simple Land Development
• Guidelines for Simple Subdivision and/or Simple Land Development

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.

• Guidelines for Environmental Impact Statement
• Guidelines for Traffic Impact Study