SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE

Introduction - Table of ContentsGeneral ProvisionsDefinitionsPlat Procedures & SpecificationsDesignImprovements & Construction ReqMobile Home ParksVariancesAdmin, Enforcement, & PenaltiesAppendicesDrawings

Borough of Somerset Subdivision Ordinances

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 101 Short Title
Section 102 Purpose
Section 103 Authorities and Jurisdiction
Section 104 Interpretation
Section 105 County Review
Section 106 Municipal Liability

Article II DEFINITIONS

Section 201 Definitions

Article III PLAT PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Section 301 Pre-Application Procedures
Section 302 Sketch Plan
Section 303 Minor Subdivision
Section 304 Re-Subdivisions
Section 305 Preliminary Plan Procedures
Section 306 Preliminary Plan Specifications
Section 307 Final Plan Procedures
Section 308 Final Plan Specifications
Section 309 Performance Bonds
Section 310 Maintenance Bonds
Section 311 Inspection of Improvements

Article IV DESIGN

Section 401 General Standards
Section 402 Street Design
Section 403 Blocks
Section 404 Lots
Section 405 Easements

Article V IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Section 501 Monuments and Markers
Section 502 Streets
Section 503 Sewers and Water
Section 504 Storm Water Management
Section 505 Curbs and Gutters
Section 506 Sidewalks
Section 507 Street Lights
Section 508 Street Signs
Section 509 Public Utilities and Facilities
Section 510 Street Trees
Section 511 Installation and Completion of Improvements
Section 512 Remedies to Effect Completion of Improvements
Section 513 Dedication of Improvements
Section 514 Private Streets
Section 515 Dedication of Lands for Local Recreation & Other Public Use
Section 516 Reservations

Article VI MOBILE HOME PARKS

Section 601 Definitions
Section 602 Plan Approval for Mobile Home Park Construction, Alteration or Extension
Section 603 Registration and Licensing
Section 604 Inspections of Mobile Home Parks
Section 605 Design and Construction Requirements
Section 606 Water Supply
Section 607 Sewage Disposal
Section 608 Electrical Distribution System
Section 609 Service Buildings and Other Park Service Facilities
Section 610 Refuse Handling
Section 611 Insect and Rodent Control
Section 612 Fuel Supply and Storage
Section 613 Fire Protection
Section 614 Register of Occupants
Section 615 Removal of Mobile-Home
Section 616 Notices, Hearings and Orders
Section 617 Penalties, Operations, Violations

Article VII VARIANCES

Section 701 General
Section 702 Procedure

Article VIII ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

Section 801 Administration and Enforcement
Section 802 Penalties
Section 803 Action for Relief by Borough
Section 804 Other Actions
Section 805 Appeals Section 806 Severability
Section 807 Repeals Section 808 Enactment

APPENDICES

DRAWINGS