Existing and proposed use of the building, structure or lot.

Evidence of receiving special exception or variance approvals for the proposed use or change, if applicable.

A title report on the property to ascertain the existence of any deed restrictions, covenants, easements or other restrictions on the use or development of the property.

Any additional plans, documents and information as may be required to enable the Zoning Officer to ascertain compliance with this chapter.

It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to either issue or deny issuance of building permits within the time period prescribed by the applicable provisions of the (UCC) Uniform Construction Code. He shall issue a permit only upon his determination that the application is in compliance with this chapter and other applicable Township codes and ordinances.

Prior to the issuance of any building permits on lots or parcels created as part of an approved subdivision or land development plan, any proposed roads providing access to the site shall be improved to at least a gravel/stone surface or the base course completed as required by § 315-44A(1) through (5) of Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of West Vincent.

No building permit shall be issued for any building in any subdivision or land development until the final plan for the said subdivision or land development has been approved and recorded as provided for and until the terms of § 315-28A of Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, have been satisfied.

No building permit shall be issued until a copy of the title report to the lot has been submitted to the Township.

All markers as required by § 315-35 of Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of West Vincent shall be installed prior to issuance of any building permit for a lot.

Where final subdivision or land development approval has been conditioned upon the submission and approval of individual lot grading plans for some or all of the lots, no building permit shall be issued for construction on any such lot until this condition has been complied with.

Building permits shall expire six months from their date of issuance unless construction has commenced or an extension has been granted by the Board of Supervisors.

A certificate of occupancy for which application has been made shall not be issued until completion of the construction work authorized by the building permit and, in the case of a lot created by subdivision, the placement of permanent monuments or pins as required by Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Township's Code. Upon notification by the applicant that the construction work has been completed, the Building Inspector shall conduct a final inspection and shall either issue or deny the certificate of occupancy within 15 days of notification.

In the case of a lot or parcel created as part of an approved subdivision plan, no certificate of occupancy permit for any buildings on the lot shall be issued until the following activities have been completed and approved by the Township Engineer:

It shall be the duty of the applicant for a building permit to secure the issuance of the required certificate of occupancy by giving notice of completion as required in Subsection C(1) above, notwithstanding the fact that he or she may be constructing the building, structure, addition or alteration for the use of another, and further to notify such proposed occupants of the requirements of this section prior to the transfer of ownership or commencement of leasehold of the property.

Upon request of an applicant, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued before the entire work covered by the building permit shall have been completed, provided such uncompleted portion or portions may be used and/or occupied safely prior to full completion of the work required without endangering life or public welfare.

A temporary zoning or use permit or certificate of occupancy shall be required for such temporary uses as circuses, outdoor concerts, festivals and carnivals, flea markets, temporary religious or other public or quasi-public purposes, and similar temporary uses and/or occupancy. Any tents or canopies used or erected shall be fire retardant. All applications for such temporary uses shall indicate the date of the event, any rain dates, hours of operation, expected number of attendees or participants;, type of Township services required (e.g., traffic control, special police, etc.), and verification of county, state or federal approvals (e.g., Chester County Health Department, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry).

Such temporary permits or certificates shall be for the period of time to be determined by the Zoning Officer or Building Inspector but in no case for a period exceeding six months.

An application for conditional use approval shall be accompanied by three copies of the proposed plans showing the size and location of the proposed use, all existing and proposed buildings and all proposed accessory facilities, including roads, access drives, parking areas, and natural features within 500 feet of the subject property, and all tax parcels and owners' names within 500 feet of the subject property. In addition, the application shall be accompanied by such information in graphic and/or narrative form, to demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards to be met. Feasibility of water supply, sanitary sewage disposal, and storm drainage control should be demonstrated but need not be fully engineered.

Conditional use approval shall be required for any new uses, new construction, and the addition, enlargement or change in use or the increase in the level of activity or area of a previously approved conditional use.

As part of the application for conditional use approval, the applicant may be required to provide the following additional information, as deemed appropriate by the Township Engineer or Board of Supervisors:

A conditional use application shall be filed with the Township Secretary/Treasurer on such forms as may be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors, accompanied by the required fee.

The Board of Supervisors shall schedule and hold a public hearing on the application within 60 days of filing unless the applicant waives or extends the time limitation in writing or on the record at a public hearing. Public notice shall be given in accordance with § 390-233B or as otherwise required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

At least 45 days prior to the date of hearing, one copy of the application and supporting material shall be furnished to the Township Planning Commission and any other agencies or consultants deemed appropriate by the Board of Supervisors, together with a request that such agencies submit recommendations regarding the proposed conditional use. Lack of compliance with this subsection shall not be a basis for failing to hold a hearing as required by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code but may be a basis for dismissal of a conditional use application at such hearing.

Notice of the conditional use application shall be forwarded by regular mail to the owner and the occupant of every lot within 500 feet from any lot line of the lot in question, provided that failure to give notice as required by this paragraph shall not invalidate any action taken by the Board of Supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors shall render a decision within 45 days after the public hearing (or last public hearing, if more than one is necessary to fully evaluate the proposal).

Notice of the conditional use decision shall be provided pursuant to the Municipalities Planning Code. In addition, the Township Board of Supervisors, an applicant, or any landowner or successor in interest of a property subject to or affected by the conditional use decision may publish notice of the decision, once each week for two successive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation, and the said notice shall contain: the name of the applicant, the street address or location of the subject property, the file number or docket number of the decision (if any), a brief description of the nature of the decision, the date upon which the decision is issued, the address of the Township building where the full text of the decision may be reviewed by members of the public, and a statement that the publication is intended to provide notification of a decision and that any person claiming any right to challenge the validity of the decision must bring a legal action within 30 days of the publication of the second notice, and if such notice is published by an entity other than the Township Board of Supervisors, then proof of publication shall be provided to the Township for retention in the Township records; however, failure to comply with the filing of the proof of publication shall not invalidate any notice. Additionally, if conditional use approval is granted by the Board of Supervisors, such decision and its conditions may be recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds office. If recorded, a copy of the deed shall be filed with the Township.

In the event of approval, if the applicant fails to obtain the necessary building permits within 12 months of the date of approval, or commence work within an additional six months, it shall be deemed that the applicant has withdrawn or abandoned the application, and all conditional uses, permits and provisions granted shall be null and void; except that the Board of Supervisors may grant, upon application, an extension.

Where the application for conditional use approval is part of a subdivision or land development plan, the conditional use application shall be filed prior to preliminary plan approval. The Township shall not be required to grant any preliminary plan approval until such time that the conditional use application is approved. In the event that the conditional use is granted, the conditional use and any associated conditions attached by the Board of Supervisors shall be noted on the preliminary and final plans.

Any appeal must be filed pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

To allow adequate evaluation of any conditional use application by the Board of Supervisors, the applicant shall provide any information necessary to ensure that:

The Board of Supervisors may impose such conditions as it deems necessary to ensure compliance with the above standards, including but not limited to the satisfaction of all the applicable requirements and provisions of Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Township's Code and all other Township codes and ordinances, and other regulatory governmental agencies, and may require any impact statements per § 315-13I of Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of West Vincent.

Funding mediation. The cost of the mediation shall be shared equally by the parties, unless otherwise agreed.

Selecting a mediator who, at a minimum, shall have a working knowledge of municipal zoning and subdivision procedures and demonstrated skills in mediation.

Identifying all parties and affording them the opportunity to participate.

Completing mediation, including time limits for such completion.

Suspending time limits otherwise authorized in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, provided there is written consent by the mediating parties and by an applicant, the Board of Supervisors, or the Zoning Hearing Board if either is not a party to the mediation.

Subject to legal restraints, determining whether some or all of the mediation sessions shall be open or closed to the public.

Assuring that mediated solutions are in writing and signed by the parties and become subject to review and approval by the Board of Supervisors or Zoning Hearing Board.

The Township shall submit an itemized bill for the review fees of professional consultants to the applicant, identifying the person performing the services, the date and the time spent for each task. The Township shall also provide the applicant with a final itemized bill for review fees subsequent to a final decision on an application for a conditional use. Any review fees incurred subsequent to the decision, including inspections and other work necessary to satisfy the conditions of the approval, shall be charged to the applicant as a supplement to the final itemized bill.

In the event that the applicant disputes such review fees, the applicant shall pay such fees and notify the Township and the professional consultant of the basis of the objections to the bill, in writing, no later than 100 days after the date of transmittal of the bill to the applicant. The failure of an applicant to dispute a bill within 100 days of its transmittal shall serve as a waiver of the applicant's right to further contest the bill, and an applicant shall pay the same.

In the event that the Township's professional consultant and the applicant cannot agree on the amount of review fees that are reasonable and necessary, the applicant and Township shall follow the procedures for dispute resolution set forth in 53 P.S. § 10510(g).