Hatboro City Zoning Code
PART 25
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-2501 Power of Amendment.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2300]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Hatboro from time to time may amend and repeal this chapter, including the Zoning Map, by the procedures set forth in this Part.
§ 27-2502 Amendment by Borough Council.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2301]
1.
The Borough Council by resolution adopted at a regular or special meeting shall fix the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed amendment and cause 30 days' notice thereof to be given as follows:
A.
By publishing a notice thereof once a week for two consecutive weeks in one newspaper of general circulation in Borough of Hatboro.
B.
The notice shall state either the full text of the proposed amendment or a brief summary setting forth the principal provisions in reasonable detail, a reference to a place within the Borough of Hatboro where copies of the proposed amendment may be examined, and the time and place of hearing.
C.
Whenever a proposed amendment affects a particular property, there shall be posted upon said property at such place or places as the Zoning Officer may direct, notice of the proposed amendment.
§ 27-2503 Application for Amendment.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2302]
1.
Every application for amendment of this chapter shall first be presented to the Zoning Officer and shall contain the following:
A.
The applicant's name, address and telephone number and that of his representative and attorney, if any; and the interest of every person, partnership or corporation represented in the application.
B.
A plan showing the extent of the area to be rezoned, streets bounding and intersecting the area, the land use and zoning classification of abutting districts, and photographs of the area to be rezoned and of the abutting areas.
C.
A statement of the circumstances in the proposed district and the abutting districts and any other factors on which the applicant relies in support of the proposed rezoning.
D.
The approximate time schedule for the beginning and completion of the proposed development of the area to be rezoned.
E.
A site plan to scale of one inch equals 100 feet, indicating the locations of buildings, structures, uses, and areas for off-street parking and loading.
F.
If the use proposed is a nonresidential use, a detailed statement as to the market area to be served by the proposed use and the demand for the proposed use.
§ 27-2504 Curative Amendments.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2303]
The procedure to be followed by the Borough of Hatboro or a landowner seeking a curative amendment to this chapter shall be the procedure set forth in the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended; Act of July 31, 1968, P.L. 805, as amended.
§ 27-2505 Opportunity to Be Heard.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2304]
At any public hearing concerning this chapter or any amendment thereto, full opportunity to be heard shall be given to any citizen and all parties in interest.
§ 27-2506 Referral to the Borough Planning Commission.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2305]
The Borough Council shall refer each request for amendment to the Borough Planning Commission for review and recommendation prior to taking final action on such request. The Planning Commission shall consider whether or not the proposed amendment would be consistent with, desirable and in furtherance of the Borough of Hatboro Comprehensive Plan.
§ 27-2507 Fees.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 2306]
Application fees for amendments and curative amendments shall be set from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. Applicants shall also be responsible for costs incurred by the Borough as a result of any required hearing, including stenographic fees, advertising charges, and any other fee or charge. The Borough may require a deposit to cover any such fees or charges.