After the facilities and land are designated on the Official Map, what happens next?

Nothing. The land or facility designated on the Official Map is simply a way of providing the Township some time to enter into negotiations for the possible acquisition of a property prior to development and prior to such an opportunity to provide for a new road or public facility is lost. Under the Official Map, Millcreek has one year to acquire the necessary facility after receiving notice from the developer/owner of their intentions to develop. If the Township is not in any kind of position to acquire the property, it can waive its right to it at any time during that one-year period.

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1. What is an Official Map?
2. What kind of facilities and land can be placed on the Official Map?
3. After the facilities and land are designated on the Official Map, what happens next?
4. By designating these public facilities and land on the Official Map, isn’t this a taking by the government?
5. Why designate lands or facilities on an Official Map?
6. If I just want to put a small addition on my home, do I have to wait a year for Millcreek to act upon the Official Map designation on my property?
7. The term “taking” and “acquisition” is often used with the Official Map, what does this mean? What is a Taking?
8. If the Official Map is adopted, when would my property be acquired?
9. What activities trigger the Official Map?
10. Only a portion of my property is designated on the proposed Official Map. How will that affect my ability to use my property?