A sketch plan should contain sufficient information to clearly
indicate the character and extent of the proposed subdivision or land
development and its relationship to existing conditions and facilities
within the area in which it is to be located. It should include the
following data and information, legibly drawn, but not necessarily
to scale or showing precise dimensions.
A. A location map with sufficient detail such as roads and significant
community facilities to enable the Planning Commission to locate the
property.
B. Title block indicating the applicant and/or landowner, municipality,
date, individual that prepared the plan, scale of the drawing or notation
"Drawing Not to Scale."
D. Locations of significant existing topographic and physical features
(e.g., water bodies, floodplains, streets, structures).
E. Existing tract boundaries accurately labeled with the names of adjacent
landowners.
F. Proposed general street, parking, building and lot layout including
the acreage of the area to be developed.
G. Proposed land use, if multiple land uses are proposed the general
location of each land use will be shown.
H. Statement explaining the methods of water supply and sewage disposal
to be used.
All preliminary plan applications will be prepared in accordance
with this section to provide sufficient design information to demonstrate
conformance with the requirements of this chapter.
A. Project description and location. For preliminary plan applications
the following will be shown on or, where appropriate, accompany the
plan.
(1) A brief narrative describing the proposed project.
(2) Title block containing the following:
(a)
Project name or identifying title including the words "preliminary
plan."
(b)
Address or physical description describing where the project
is located.
(c)
Plan date and dates of all revisions.
(d)
Name and address of the owner or applicant.
(3) Name, address, and telephone number of the individual or firm preparing
the plan, assigned project number and name, signature registration
number, and seal of engineer, surveyor or landscape architect involved
in preparation of the plan.
(5) Graphic and written scale.
(6) A location map of a sufficient size and scale to clearly show the
location of the property in relation to the surrounding area. It should
include the roadway system, municipal boundaries, and community facilities
within 1/2 mile of the project area. (May be taken from a U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map with sheet name identified.)
(7) Deed book and page number and tax parcel identification number of
the tract to be subdivided or developed.
(8) Total acreage of the entire existing tract.
(9) The entire tract boundary with bearings and distances showing the
relationship of the proposed development to the entire tract and,
at the request of the Borough, all prior conveyances.
(10)
Owner's names, deed book and page numbers, and parcel identification
numbers of adjacent unplotted land and the names and deed book and
page numbers of all abutting recorded subdivisions.
(11)
Schedule or table of zoning district requirements, including
lot area and bulk regulations, density building and impervious coverage,
and yard requirements.
(12)
Zoning for adjacent lands if different from tract to be subdivided
or developed.
(13)
The list of any waivers along with supporting evidence that are requested in accordance with §
315-80 of this chapter.
B. Existing site characteristics. The following existing conditions
will be shown on the plan:
(1) Topographic contours at one-foot vertical intervals for land with
average slope less than 25% and, at a minimum, two-foot vertical intervals
for slopes greater than 25%. One-foot topographic contours may be
required for more densely developed projects or when deemed appropriate
by Borough Council. Contours will be accompanied by the location of
the benchmark and notation indicating the datum used.
(2) Steep slopes delineated as areas 16% to 25% and areas greater than
25%.
(3) Soil types and boundaries as shown in the Union County Soil Survey.
(4) Prominent natural and topographic features including but not limited
to watercourses, wetlands, drainage channels, sinkholes, rock outcroppings,
regulatory 100-year floodplains and floodways, tree masses, plant
and wildlife habitat for rare, threatened or endangered species, areas
identified in the Union County Natural Areas Inventory and other pertinent
elements that may influence design. Additionally, the preliminary
plan will indicate any proposed disturbance, encroachment, or alteration
to such features when located upon the site proposed for development.
(5) General vegetative cover of the site including a brief description
and type (e.g., meadow, woodland, transitional).
(6) A note on the plan indicating whether the site is/is not underlain
by carbonate geology (limestone and dolomite).
(7) Location of quarry sites, solid waste disposal areas, illegal dumps,
EPA Superfund sites, hazardous waste contamination, and other potentially
hazardous conditions on the site and on adjacent tracts.
(8) Approximate location and source of information for significant historic
and cultural features such as cemeteries, burial sites, archaeological
sites, historic buildings, structures, plaques, markers, or monuments
on the subject tract and within 200 feet on adjacent tracts.
(9) All existing or recorded streets, roads, alleys, or other means of
access and easements on or adjacent to the tract, including name or
number, ownership, right-of-way or easement width, width and condition
of pavement and grades, and, in the case of easements, the purpose
for which they were created.
(10)
The location, width, and ownership of associated right-of-way
or easement for any of the following features: existing buildings,
storm and sanitary sewers, water supply lines, culverts, natural gas
lines, on-lot sewage facilities, petroleum or petroleum products lines,
power transmission and telephone lines, fire hydrants, stormwater
management facilities, cellular towers, railroads, trails, wellhead
protection areas and other significant man-made features on or adjacent
to the site.
(11)
Location and material of all existing permanent monuments and
lot line markers.
C. Proposed site conditions. The following proposed conditions will
be shown on the plan:
(1) Tabulation of site data, including total acreage of land to be subdivided
or developed, number of lots, proposed density, number of dwelling
units, existing land use, proposed land use, acreage of any proposed
open space or other public/common areas, amount of impervious area
and the amount of tract residual. Site plans for multifamily residential
and nonresidential uses will also show the total square footage of
all proposed buildings, percent of lot coverage, number of parking
spaces required, and the number of parking spaces provided.
(2) All building setback lines, with distances as required by the Lewisburg
Borough Zoning Ordinance.
(3) Lot layout with lot lines, approximate dimensions, and lot square
footage.
(4) Block and lot numbers in a consecutive and clockwise or left to right
order.
(5) Exact location, name, width, and grade of proposed streets, alleys,
driveways, or other means of access.
(6) Location and width of rights-of-way and cartways.
(7) Delineation of clear sight triangles and sight distances.
(8) Design information for horizontal curves (degree of curvature, point
of tangents, radius, arc length, chords, etc.).
(9) Length of tangents between reverse curves.
(10)
Curb radii at intersections and intersection equalities between
streets.
(11)
Location of curbs and gutters.
(12)
Location of sidewalks, trails and ramps showing width, grades,
and applicable ADA accessibility requirements.
(13)
Location of streetlights, street name signs, and traffic control
devices and/or signs and pavement markings.
(14)
Location and type of vegetation to be planted between curb and
shoulder and right-of-way line.
(15)
Location and species of shade trees within street rights-of-way.
(16)
Lighting plan in accordance with §§
315-48D and
315-51A(10) of this chapter indicating the types, size, quantity and location of light fixtures.
(17)
Proposed public buildings and areas, playgrounds, reserved areas,
and open space areas, including any related conditions or restrictions.
(18)
Identification of buildings and historic features proposed to
be demolished.
(19)
Location, width, and intended use of utility, drainage, and
all other proposed easements.
(20)
Location and pipe inside diameter of stormwater, sanitary sewer,
and water mains and laterals to each lot.
(21)
Location of fire hydrants and other operational water main infrastructure.
(22)
Location of all proposed stormwater management and erosion control
facilities.
D. Other required information and reports to be submitted.
(1) Copies of private deed restrictions, covenants, grants of easements,
homeowner and business association agreements or other restrictions.
(2) Preliminary design of proposed bridges and culverts.
(3) Typical street cross section for each proposed street, and typical
cross section for any existing street that will be improved as part
of the application. Each cross section will include the entire right-of-way
width and show materials for base and surfacing as well as method
of construction.
(4) Street centerline profile for each proposed street showing finished
grade at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch
equals five feet vertical or other appropriate legible scales.
(5) A grading plan showing all final topographic contours and cross sections
for cut and fill areas for general site development activities, including
parking areas, buildings, stormwater facilities, etc.
(6) Typical curb and gutter design, materials, and method of construction.
(7) Typical sidewalk or trail design, materials, and method of construction.
(8) A sewage facilities plan and/or engineering feasibility study and required documentation in accordance with §
315-53 of this chapter.
(9) A water facilities plan and required documentation in accordance with §
315-54 of this chapter.
(10)
For proposals to be served by an existing public water and/or
sewer service provider(s), a letter of intent or an executed agreement
to provide service from the service provider(s).
(11)
A Stormwater Management and Drainage Plan and narrative including
runoff calculations with complete hydrologic and hydraulic design
and analysis of all conveyance and control facilities in accordance
with Lewisburg Borough Ordinance 964 of 2005.
(12)
When the preliminary plan covers only a part of the applicant's
holdings, a sketch of proposed streets and sanitary, storm sewer and
water lines for the remainder of the tract.
(13)
Estimated cost of all improvements, including an itemized list
of components of work with quantities, unit cost, and total cost.
(14)
For a preliminary plan indicating phased installation of improvements,
a schedule detailing all proposed sections as well as deadlines when
it is expected that applications for final plan approval for each
section will be filed.
(15)
A landscaping plan in accordance with §
315-52 of this chapter.
(16)
An erosion and sedimentation pollution control plan and narrative
showing all erosion and sedimentation control measures, temporary
as well as permanent, and a letter from the Union County Conservation
District stating that the proposed measures meet all state, federal
and local requirements.
(17)
If any portion of the project is in a floodplain area, documentation
indicating compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of
the Borough and of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
(PA DEP).
(18)
Copies of required permits from the PA DEP and/or other appropriate
regulatory agencies for any proposed alteration, excavation, relocation,
encroachment, or obstruction of a watercourse.
(19)
A community impact analysis, natural features analysis, and traffic engineering study in accordance with §§
315-44 and
315-64 of this chapter for all subdivision or land development proposals of 25 lots or more or for a proposal that generates more than 200 vehicle trips per day.
(20)
When the tract contains a natural gas pipeline, petroleum or
petroleum products pipeline, an electric transmission line, telecommunications
line, or other utility a letter from the owner or lessee of such utility
stating the minimum setback distance and other requirements pertaining
to such features or valid occupancy permit from the utility provider.
(21)
A letter from the Union County Emergency Communications Center
verifying approval of proposed subdivision and road names.
(22)
When the land included in the subject tract has agricultural,
woodland, or other natural resource protection easement(s) located
within the tract, a letter from the party holding the easement(s)
stating any conditions on the use of the land.
(23)
When lots require access onto a state route or highway, a PennDOT
Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) or a letter from PennDOT indicating
a HOP can be obtained. When lots require access onto a Borough street,
a Borough driveway permit if applicable.
(24)
When the proposed subdivision or land development site contains
hazardous substances or groundwater contamination a geotechnical report,
a remedial investigation/feasibility study, and a remediation plan.
For sites that formerly contained hazardous substances or groundwater
contamination, a letter(s) from applicable state and federal agencies
verifying that the site meets the remediation standards for the proposed
use.
(25)
All applicable plan processing applications and review fees in accordance with Article
IV of this chapter.
E. Certification and notification.
(1) Certificate, signature and seal of the professional land surveyor
certifying the accuracy of the survey.
(2) Certificate, signature, and seal of the landscape architect, surveyor,
or professional engineer that all other details on and accompanying
the plan are correct.
(3) Certification of ownership in the form of a notarized statement by
the owner(s) certifying ownership of the property.
(4) Preliminary plan recommendation for approval block for Lewisburg
Borough Planning Commission with a signature line for Planning Commission
Chairperson.
(5) Preliminary plan approval certification block for Lewisburg Borough
Council, with signature lines for Borough Council President and Vice
President.
(6) Plan recommendation block for Union County Planning Commission.
(7) Notation on the plan of any waivers granted by Borough Council pursuant
to this chapter.
(8) Notation on the plan of any variances granted in accordance with
the Lewisburg Borough Zoning Ordinance.
All final plan applications, except those for minor subdivisions (see §
315-32) will be prepared in accordance with this section to provide sufficient design information to demonstrate conformance with the requirements of this chapter.
A. Project description and location. For final plan applications the
following will be shown or, where appropriate, accompany the plan.
(1) A brief narrative describing the proposed project.
(2) Title block containing the following:
(a)
Project name or identifying title including the words "final
plan."
(b)
Address or physical description describing where the project
is located.
(c)
Plan date and dates of all revisions.
(d)
Name and address of the owner or applicant.
(3) Name, address and telephone number of the individual or firm preparing
the plan; assigned project number; and name, signature, registration
number and seal of engineer, surveyor or landscape architect involved
in preparation of the plan.
(5) Graphic and written scale.
(6) A location map of a sufficient size and scale to clearly show the
location of the property in relation to the surrounding area. It should
include the roadway system, municipal boundaries, and community facilities
within 1/2 mile of the project area. (May be taken from a U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map with sheet name identified.)
(7) Deed book and page number and tax parcel identification number of
the tract to be subdivided or developed.
(8) Total acreage of the entire existing tract.
(9) The entire tract boundary with bearings and distances showing the
relationship of the proposed development to the entire tract and at
the request of the Borough, all prior conveyances.
(10)
Owners' names, deed book and page numbers, and parcel identification
numbers of adjacent unplotted land and the names and deed book and
page numbers of all abutting recorded subdivisions.
(11)
Schedule or table of zoning district requirements, including
lot area and bulk regulations, density building and impervious coverage,
and yard requirements.
(12)
Zoning for adjacent lands if different from tract to be subdivided
or developed.
(13)
The list of any waivers along with supporting evidence that are requested in accordance with §
315-80 of this chapter.
B. Existing site characteristics. The following existing conditions
will be shown on the plan:
(1) Topographic contours at one-foot vertical intervals for land with
average slope less than 25% and, at a minimum, two-foot vertical intervals
for slopes greater than 25%. One-foot topographic contours may be
required for more densely developed projects or when deemed appropriate
by Borough Council. Contours will be accompanied by the location of
the benchmark and notation indicating the datum used.
(2) Steep slopes delineated as areas 16% to 25% and areas greater than
25%.
(3) Soil types and boundaries as shown in the Union County Soil Survey.
(4) Prominent natural and topographic features, including but not limited
to watercourses, wetlands, drainage channels, sinkholes, rock outcroppings,
regulatory 100-year floodplains and floodways, tree masses, plant
and wildlife habitat for rare, threatened, or endangered species,
areas identified in the Union County Natural Areas Inventory, and
other pertinent elements that may influence design. Additionally the
final plan will indicate any proposed disturbance, encroachment, or
alteration to such features when located upon the site proposed for
development.
(5) General vegetative cover of the site including a brief description
and type (e.g., meadow, woodland, transitional).
(6) A note on the plan indicating whether the site is/is not underlain
by carbonate geology (limestone and dolomite).
(7) Location of quarry sites, solid waste disposal areas, illegal dumps,
EPA Superfund sites, hazardous waste contamination and other potentially
hazardous conditions on the site and on adjacent tracts.
(8) Approximate location and source of information for significant historic
and cultural features such as cemeteries, burial sites, archaeological
sites, historic buildings, structures, plaques, markers, or monuments
on the subject tract and within 200 feet on adjacent tracts.
(9) All existing or recorded streets, roads, alleys or other means of
access and easements on or adjacent to the tract, including name or
number, ownership, right-of-way or easement width, width and condition
of pavement and grades, and, in the case of easements, the purpose
for which they were created.
(10)
The location, width, and ownership of associated right-of-way
or easement for any of the following features: existing buildings,
storm and sanitary sewers, water supply lines, culverts, natural gas
lines, on-lot sewage facilities, petroleum or petroleum product lines,
power transmission and telephone lines, fire hydrants, stormwater
management facilities, cellular towers, railroads, trails, wellhead
protection areas, and other significant man-made features on or adjacent
to the site.
(11)
Location and material of all existing permanent monuments and
lot line markers.
C. Proposed site conditions. The following proposed conditions will
be shown on the plan.
(1) Tabulation of site data, including total acreage of land to be subdivided
or developed, number of lots, proposed density, number of dwelling
units, existing land use, proposed land use, acreage of any proposed
open space or other public/common areas, amount of impervious area
and the amount of tract residual. Site plans for multifamily residential
and nonresidential uses will also show the total square footage of
all proposed buildings, percent of lot coverage, number of parking
spaces required, and the number of parking spaces provided.
(2) All building setback lines, with distances as required by the Lewisburg
Borough Zoning Ordinance.
(3) Lot layout with lot lines, exact dimensions, lot square footage and
location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line markers,
including a note that all monuments and lot line markers are set.
(4) Block and lot numbers in a consecutive and clockwise or left to right
order.
(5) Exact location, name, width, and grade of proposed streets, alleys,
driveways, or other means of access.
(6) Location and width of rights-of-way and cartways.
(7) Delineation of clear sight triangles and sight distances.
(8) Design information for horizontal curves (degree of curvature, point
of tangents, radius, arc length, chords, etc.).
(9) Length of tangents between reverse curves.
(10)
Curb radii at intersections and intersection equalities between
streets.
(11)
Location of curbs and gutters.
(12)
Location of sidewalks, trails and ramps showing width, grades,
and applicable ADA accessibility requirements.
(13)
Location of streetlights, street name signs and traffic control
devices and/or signs and pavement markings.
(14)
Location and type of vegetation to be planted between curb and
shoulder and right-of-way line.
(15)
Location and species of shade trees within street rights-of-way.
(16)
Lighting plan in accordance with §§
315-48D and
315-51A(10) of this chapter indicating the types, size, quantity, and location of light fixtures.
(17)
Proposed public buildings and areas, playgrounds, reserved areas,
and open space areas, including any related conditions or restrictions.
(18)
Identification of buildings and historic features proposed for
demolition.
(19)
Location, width, and intended use of utility, drainage and all
other proposed easements.
(20)
Location and pipe inside diameter of stormwater, sanitary sewer,
and water mains and laterals to each lot.
(21)
Location of fire hydrants and other operational water main infrastructure.
(22)
Location of all proposed stormwater management and erosion control
facilities.
(23)
Where available from the Union County Tax Assessment Office,
assigned tax parcel identification numbers.
(24)
Addresses for each parcel as issued by the Union County Emergency
Communications Center.
D. Other required information and reports to be submitted.
(1) Copies of private deed restrictions, covenants, grants of easements,
homeowner and business association agreements, or other restrictions.
(2) Final design of proposed bridges and culverts.
(3) Typical street cross section for each proposed street, and typical
cross section for any existing street that will be improved as part
of the application. Each cross section will include the entire right-of-way
width and show materials for base and surfacing as well as method
of construction.
(4) Street centerline profile for each proposed street, showing finished
grade at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch
equals five feet vertical or other appropriate legible scales.
(5) A grading plan showing all final topographic contours and cross sections
for cut and fill areas for general site development activities, including
parking areas, buildings, stormwater facilities, etc.
(6) Typical curb and gutter design, materials, and method of construction.
(7) Typical sidewalk or trail design materials and method of construction.
(8) A sewage facilities plan, engineering feasibility study and required documentation in accordance with §
315-53 of this chapter.
(9) A water facilities plan and required documentation in accordance with §
315-54 of this chapter.
(10)
For proposals to be served by an existing utility water and/or
sewer service provider(s), a letter of intent or an executed agreement
to provide service from the service provider(s).
(11)
A stormwater management and drainage plan and narrative including
runoff calculations with complete hydrologic and hydraulic design
and analysis of all conveyance and control facilities in accordance
with Lewisburg Borough Ordinance 964 of 2005.
(12)
When the final plan covers only a part of the applicant's
holdings a sketch of proposed streets and sanitary, storm sewer and
water lines for the remainder of the tract.
(13)
Final cost of all improvements, including an itemized list of
components of work, with quantities, unit cost, and total cost.
(14)
A fully executed improvements guaranty agreement, including required financial surety (e.g., irrevocable letter of credit) that sets forth the responsibilities of all parties regarding the installation and inspection of the required improvements as per Article
VII of this chapter.
(15)
A landscaping plan in accordance with §
315-52 of this chapter.
(16)
An erosion and sedimentation pollution control plan and narrative
showing all erosion and sedimentation control measures, temporary
as well as permanent, and a letter from the Union County Conservation
District stating that the proposed measures meet all state, federal
and local requirements.
(17)
If any portion of the project is in a floodplain area, documentation
indicating compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of
the Borough and of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
(PA DEP).
(18)
Copies of required permits from the PA DEP and/or other appropriate
regulatory agencies for any proposed alteration, excavation, relocation,
encroachment, or obstruction of a watercourse.
(19)
A community impact analysis, natural features analysis, and traffic engineering study in accordance with §§
315-44 and
315-64 of this chapter for all subdivision or land development proposals of 25 lots or more or for a proposal that generates more than 200 vehicle trips per day.
(20)
When the tract contains a natural gas pipeline, petroleum or
petroleum products pipeline, an electric transmission line, telecommunications
line or other utility, a letter from the owner or lessee of such utility
stating the minimum setback distance and other requirements pertaining
to such features or a valid occupancy permit from the utility provider.
(21)
A letter from the Union County Emergency Communications Center
verifying approval of proposed subdivision and road names.
(22)
Letter(s) from the appropriate Union County agencies verifying
approval of assigned lot addresses, and tax parcel identification
numbers.
(23)
When the land included in the subject tract has agricultural,
woodland, or other natural resource protection easement(s) located
within the tract, a letter from the party holding the easement(s)
stating any conditions on the use of the land.
(24)
When lots require access onto a state route or highway, a PennDOT
highway occupancy permit (HOP) or a letter from PennDOT indicating
a HOP can be obtained. When lots require access onto a Borough street,
a Borough driveway permit if applicable.
(25)
When the proposed subdivision or land development site contains
hazardous substances or groundwater contamination, a geotechnical
report, a remedial investigation/feasibility study, and a remediation
plan. For sites that formerly contained hazardous substances or groundwater
contamination, a letter(s) from applicable state and federal agencies
verifying that the site meets the remediation standards for the proposed
use.
(26)
All applicable plan processing applications and review fees in accordance with Article
IV of this chapter.
E. Certification and notification.
(1) Certificate, signature and seal of the professional land surveyor
certifying the accuracy of the survey.
(2) Certificate, signature and seal of the landscape architect, surveyor
or professional engineer that all other details on and accompanying
the plan are correct.
(3) Certification of ownership in the form of a notarized statement by
the owner(s) certifying ownership of the property.
(4) Final plan recommendation for approval block for Lewisburg Borough
Planning Commission with a signature line for Planning Commission
Chairperson.
(5) Final plan approval certification block for Lewisburg Borough Council
with a signature lines for Borough Council President.
(6) A four-inch by two-inch space in the upper left-hand corner to accommodate
the Certification Block of the Union County Recorder of Deeds Office.
(7) A certificate of dedication of streets, sidewalks, and other public
property.
(8) A notification placed on the plan indicating any areas and/or improvement(s)
that are not to be offered for dedication.
(9) Notation on the plan of any waivers granted by the Borough Council
pursuant to this chapter.
(10)
Notation on the plan of any variances granted in accordance
with the Lewisburg Borough Zoning Ordinance.
All final plan applications for minor subdivisions may be prepared
in accordance with this section.
A. Project description and location. For all final plan applications
for minor subdivisions the following will be shown on or, where appropriate,
accompany the plan.
(1) A brief narrative describing the proposed project.
(2) Title block containing the following:
(a)
Project name or identifying title including the words "final
plan-minor subdivision."
(b)
Address or physical description describing where the project
is located.
(c)
Plan date and dates of all revisions.
(d)
Name and address of the owner or applicant.
(3) Name, address and telephone number of the individual or firm preparing
the plan, assigned project number and name, signature, registration
number, and seal of engineer, surveyor or landscape architect involved
in preparation of the plan.
(5) Graphic and written scale.
(6) A location map of a sufficient size and scale to clearly show the
location of the property in relation to the surrounding area. It should
include the roadway system, municipal boundaries and community facilities
within 1/2 mile of the project area. (May be taken from a U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map with sheet name identified.)
(7) Deed book and page number and tax parcel identification number of
the tract to be subdivided or developed.
(8) Total acreage of the entire existing tract.
(9) The entire tract boundary with bearings and distances showing the
relationship of the proposed development to the entire tract and,
at the request of the Borough, all prior conveyances.
(10)
Owner's names, deed book and page numbers, and parcel identification
numbers of adjacent unplotted land and the names and deed book and
page numbers of all abutting recorded subdivisions.
(11)
Schedule or table of zoning district requirements, including
lot area and bulk regulations, density, building and impervious coverage,
and yard requirements.
(12)
Zoning for adjacent lands if different from tract to be subdivided
or developed.
(13)
The list of any waivers along with supporting evidence that are requested in accordance with §
315-80 of this chapter.
B. Existing site characteristics. The following existing conditions
will be shown on the plan.
(1) Topographic contours at one-foot vertical intervals for land with
average slope less than 25% and, at a minimum two-foot vertical intervals
for slopes greater than 25%. One-foot topographic contours may be
required for more densely developed projects or when deemed appropriate
by Borough Council. Contours will be accompanied by the location of
the benchmark and notation indicating the datum used.
(2) Steep slopes delineated as areas 16% to 25% and areas greater than
25%.
(3) Soil types and boundaries as shown in the Union County Soil Survey.
(4) Prominent natural and topographic features, including, but not limited
to, watercourses, wetlands, drainage channels, sinkholes, rock outcroppings,
regulatory 100-year floodplains and floodways, tree masses, plant
and wildlife habitat for rare, threatened, or endangered species,
areas identified in the Union County natural areas inventory, and
other pertinent elements that may influence design. Additionally the
plan will indicate any proposed disturbance, encroachment, or alteration
to such features when located upon the site proposed for development.
(5) General vegetative cover of the site including a brief description
and type (e.g., meadow, woodland, transitional).
(6) A note on the plan indicating whether the site is/is not underlain
by carbonate geology (limestone and dolomite).
(7) Location of quarry sites, solid waste disposal areas, illegal dumps,
EPA Superfund sites, hazardous waste contamination and other potentially
hazardous conditions on the site and on adjacent tracts.
(8) Approximate location and source of information for significant historic
and cultural features such as cemeteries, burial sites, archaeological
sites, historic buildings, structures, plaques, markers, or monuments
on the subject tract and within 200 feet on adjacent tracts.
(9) All existing or recorded streets, roads, alleys, or other means of
access and easements on or adjacent to the tract, including name or
number, ownership, right-of-way or easement width, width and condition
of pavement and grades, and, in the case of easements, the purpose
for which they were created.
(10)
The location, width, and ownership of associated right-of-way
or easement for any of the following features: existing buildings,
storm and sanitary sewers, water supply lines, culverts, natural gas
lines, on-lot sewage facilities, petroleum or petroleum product lines,
power transmission and telephone lines, fire hydrants, stormwater
management facilities, cellular towers, railroads, trails, wellhead
protection areas, and other significant man-made features on or adjacent
to the site.
(11)
Location and material of all existing permanent monuments and
lot line markers.
C. Proposed site conditions. The following proposed conditions will
be shown on the plan:
(1) Tabulation of site data, including total acreage of land to be subdivided
or developed, number of lots, proposed density, number of dwelling
units, existing land use, proposed land use, acreage of any proposed
open space or other public/common areas, amount of impervious area
and the amount of tract residual. Site plans for multifamily residential
and nonresidential uses will also show the total square footage of
all proposed buildings, percent of lot coverage, number of parking
spaces required, and the number of parking spaces provided.
(2) All building setback lines, with distances as required by the Lewisburg
Borough Zoning Ordinance.
(3) Lot layout with lot lines, exact dimensions, lot square footage,
and location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line
markers, including a note that all monuments and lot line markers
are set.
(4) Block and lot numbers in a consecutive and clockwise or left to right
order.
(5) Location and width of rights-of-way and cartways.
(6) Delineation of clear sight triangles and sight distances.
(7) Identification of buildings and historic features proposed to be
demolished.
(8) Location, width, and intended use of utility, drainage, and all other
proposed easements.
(9) Location of all proposed stormwater management and erosion control
facilities.
(10)
Assigned tax parcel identification numbers from the Union County
Tax Assessment Office and addresses for each parcel as issued by the
Union County Emergency Communications Center.
D. Other required information and reports to be submitted where applicable.
(1) Copies of private deed restrictions, covenants, grants of easements,
homeowner and business association agreements or other restrictions.
(2) A sewage facilities plan, engineering feasibility study and required documentation, in accordance with §
315-53 of this chapter.
(3) A stormwater management and drainage plan and narrative including
runoff calculations with complete hydrologic and hydraulic design
and analysis of all conveyance and control facilities in accordance
with Lewisburg Borough Ordinance 964 of 2005.
(4) An erosion and sedimentation pollution control plan and narrative
showing all erosion and sedimentation control measures, temporary
as well as permanent, and a letter from the Union County Conservation
District stating that the proposed measures meet all state, federal
and local requirements.
(5) If any portion of the project is in a floodplain area, documentation
indicating compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of
the Borough and of the PA DEP.
(6) Copies of required permits from the PA DEP and/or other appropriate
regulatory agencies for any proposed alteration, excavation, relocation,
encroachment, or obstruction of a watercourse.
(7) When the tract contains a natural gas pipeline, petroleum or petroleum
products pipeline, an electric transmission line, telecommunications
line, or other utility, a letter from the owner or lessee of such
utility stating the minimum setback distance and other requirements
pertaining to such features or a valid occupancy permit from the utility
provider.
(8) Letter(s) from the appropriate Union County agencies verifying approval
of assigned lot addresses and tax parcel identification numbers.
(9) When the land included in the subject tract has agricultural, woodland,
or other natural resource protection easement(s) located within the
tract, a letter from the party holding the easement(s) stating any
conditions on the use of the land.
(10)
When lots require access onto a state route or highway, a PennDOT
highway occupancy permit (HOP) or a letter from PennDOT indicating
a HOP can be obtained. When lots require access onto a Borough street,
a Borough driveway permit if applicable.
(11)
When the proposed subdivision or land development site contains
hazardous substances or groundwater contamination a geotechnical report,
a remedial investigation/feasibility study, and a remediation plan.
For sites that formerly contained hazardous substances or groundwater
contamination, a letter(s) from applicable state and federal agencies
verifying that the site meets the remediation standards for the proposed
use.
(12)
All applicable plan processing applications and review fees in accordance with Article
IV of this chapter.
E. Certification and notification.
(1) Certificate, signature, and seal of the professional land surveyor
certifying the accuracy of the survey.
(2) Certificate, signature, and seal of the landscape architect, surveyor,
or professional engineer that all other details on and accompanying
the plan are correct.
(3) Certification of ownership in the form of a notarized statement by
the owner(s) certifying ownership of the property.
(4) Final plan recommendation for approval block for Lewisburg Borough
Planning Commission with a signature line for Planning Commission
Chairperson.
(5) Final plan approval certification block for Lewisburg Borough Council
with a signature line for Borough Council President.
(6) A four-inch-by-two-inch space in the upper left-hand corner to accommodate
the certification block of the Union County Recorder of Deeds Office.
(7) Notation on the plan of any waivers granted by the Borough Council
pursuant to this chapter.
(8) Notation on the plan of any variances granted in accordance with
the Lewisburg Borough Zoning Ordinance.
Lot addition and lot consolidation plans will be subject to
the plan requirements in this section. When no new subdivision or
land development activity is proposed, surveys to correct survey errors
of existing lots of record and/or for property transfer purposes will
also be prepared in accordance with this section.
A. Project description and location. For all final plan applications
for lot additions and lot consolidations the following will be shown
on or, where appropriate, accompany the plan.
(1) A brief narrative describing the proposed project.
(2) Title block containing the following:
(a)
Project name or identifying title including the words "lot addition"
or "lot consolidation."
(b)
Address or physical description describing where the project
is located.
(c)
Plan date and dates of all revisions.
(d)
Name and address of the owner or applicant.
(3) Name, address, telephone number of the individual or firm preparing
the plan, assigned project number, name, signature, registration number
and seal of engineer, surveyor or landscape architect involved in
preparation of the plan.
(5) Graphic and written scale.
(6) Site location map of a sufficient size and scale to clearly show
the location of the property, its relation to the surrounding area
including roadway system, municipal boundaries, and community facilities
within 1/2 mile of the project area. (May be taken from a U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map with sheet name identified.)
(7) Deed book and page number and tax parcel identification number of
the subject tract(s) and/or those to be subdivided.
(8) Owner's names, deed book and page numbers, and parcel identification
numbers of adjacent unplotted land and the names and deed book and
page numbers of all abutting recorded subdivisions.
(9) Total acreage of the entire existing tracts.
(10)
The entire tract boundary with bearings and distances.
(11)
Schedule or table of zoning district requirements indicating
lot area, width and density.
B. Existing site characteristics. The following existing conditions
will be shown on the plan.
(1) All existing or recorded streets, roads, alleys or other means of
access and easements on the subject tract(s), including name or number,
ownership, right-of-way or easement width, and, in the case of easements,
the purpose for which they were created.
(2) Location and material of all existing permanent monuments and lot
line markers.
C. Proposed site conditions. The following proposed conditions will
be shown on the plan:
(1) Lot layout with lot lines, exact dimensions, lot square footage,
and location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line
markers, including a note that all monuments and lot line markers
are set.
(2) Assigned tax parcel identification numbers from the Union County
Tax Assessment Office and addresses for each parcel as issued by the
Union County Emergency Communications Center.
D. Other required information and reports to be submitted.
(1) Copies of private deed restrictions, covenants, grants of easements,
homeowner association agreements, or other restrictions.
(2) When the land included in the subject tract has agricultural, woodland,
or other natural resource protection easement(s) located within the
tract, a letter from the party holding the easement(s) stating any
conditions on the use of the land.
(3) All applicable plan processing applications and review fees in accordance with Article
IV of this chapter.
E. Certification and notification.
(1) Certificate, signature, and seal of the professional land surveyor
certifying the accuracy of the survey.
(2) Certificate, signature and seal of the landscape architect, surveyor
or professional engineer that all other details on and accompanying
the plan are correct.
(3) Certification of ownership in the form of a notarized statement by
the owner(s) certifying ownership of the property.
(4) Final plan recommendation for approval block for Lewisburg Borough
Planning Commission with a signature line for Planning Commission
Chairperson.
(5) Final plan approval certification block for Lewisburg Borough Council
with a signature line for Borough Council President.
(6) A four-inch-by-two-inch space in the upper left-hand corner to accommodate
the certification block of the Union County Recorder of Deeds Office.
(7) Notation on the plan of any waivers granted by the Borough Council
pursuant to this chapter.
(8) Notation on the plan of any variances granted in accordance with
the Lewisburg Borough Zoning Ordinance.
(9) Appropriate notation indicating purpose of plan, e.g., lot additions,
lot consolidations, tract surveys, correction of previous survey errors,
etc.