The purpose of this section is to identify the
various plan applications which may be submitted to the township based
upon the category of improvements, the type of plan and the stages
of review required and to describe the plan components required for
each submission.
A.
Stages.
(1)
Preliminary plan. A preliminary plan is a first-stage
plan in a two-stage approval process. The preliminary plan is required
for all subdivision, land development or combination subdivision and
land development plans within the township, wherein public improvements
are proposed.
(2)
Final plan. A final plan is either the second stage
plan for a subdivision, land development or combination subdivision
and land development plan which has been approved as a preliminary
plan or a first as final stage plan for a subdivision or land development
plan which does not propose any public improvements. The final plan
is required for all subdivision or land development projects within
the township and shall provide the basis for the record plan.
(3)
Record plan. A record plan is the final plan prepared
according to the specifications of this chapter and duly recorded.
B.
Categories.
(1)
Minor plan. A minor plan is a plan for subdivision
or land development which may be approved in one stage because no
public improvements are proposed.
(2)
Major plan. A major plan is a plan for subdivision
or land development, which will require a two-stage approval process
because public improvements are proposed or because subdivision is
occurring simultaneously with land development.
C.
Types.
(1)
Subdivision plan. A subdivision plan is a plat required
by the township to define the division or redivision of a lot, tract
or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels
or other divisions of land, including changes in existing lot lines
for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition
by the court for distribution to heirs or devises, transfer of ownership
or building or lot development. The subdivision by lease of land for
agricultural purposes into parcels of more than 10 acres, not involving
any new streets or easement of access or any residential dwelling,
shall not require a subdivision plan.
(2)
Land development plan.
(a)
A land development plan is a plat required by
the township for any of the following activities which define land
development:
[1]
The improvement of one lot or two or more contiguous
lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving:
[a]
A group of two or more residential or nonresidential
buildings, whether proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single
nonresidential building on a lot or lots regardless of the number
occupants or tenure; or
[b]
The division or allocation of land or space,
whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two or more existing
or prospective occupants by means of or for the purpose of streets,
common areas, leaseholds, building groups, condominiums or other features.
[2]
A subdivision of land into lots for the purpose
of conveying such lots singularly or in groups to any person, partnership
or corporation for the purpose of the erection of buildings by such
persons, partnership or corporation.
(b)
Exception. A land development plan shall not
be required for approval by the township when development involves:
[1]
The conversion of an existing single-family
detached dwelling or single-family semidetached dwelling into not
more than three residential units, unless such units are intended
to be condominiums.
[2]
The addition of an accessory building, including
farm buildings, on a lot or lots subordinate to an existing principal
building.
[3]
The construction of a single-family detached
dwelling or single-family semidetached dwelling on a lot or parcel
previously approved through a final plan for major subdivision.
[4]
A boundary or lot line adjustment between adjoining property owners
where no new lots are involved and in accordance with the following
procedures:
[Added 10-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2197]
[a]
Upon written request to the Board of Commissioners, the Commissioners
may exempt a boundary or lot line adjustment from normal submission
and plan preparation requirements as set forth in this article.
[b]
The written request for exemption shall be accompanied by a plan
of the proposed boundary or lot line adjustment, which will enable
the Commissioners to determine that the boundary or lot line adjustment
will not result in a lot which does not conform with the minimum requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance and does not prevent the logical development
of the remaining tract. The plan shall meet the following requirements:
[i]
The plan shall be a clear and legible reproduction of the Tax
Map, illustrating the area which includes the adjustment certified
by a licensed professional surveyor or engineer. The plan shall be
accompanied by a legal description of the new lot lines. The legal
description shall be signed, sealed and dated by the licensed professional
surveyor or engineer.
[ii]
The plan shall illustrate the existing and proposed lot lines,
the existing streets in the area and the existing structures on the
properties involved.
[iii]
Approval by the Board of Commissioners and recording, where
required.
[iv]
Payment of fees.
[5]
Interior allocation of space of an existing multiunit commercial
or industrial development, provided that no modifications to public
improvements are proposed or required to permit compliance with the
provisions of this chapter or the Zoning Ordinance.
[Added 10-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2197]
[6]
The Board of Commissioners may require minor land development submission
as required by this chapter in place of building and grading permits
when conditions shall warrant. The Board of Commissioners may permit
submission of a plan through the building and grading process in place
of the processes outlined in this chapter where, in the discretion
of the Board of Commissioners, the plan is consistent with the overall
objectives and standards of this chapter, even though strict compliance
with the terms outlined herein is not met.
[Added 10-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2197]
D.
Application submissions.
(1)
Based upon its type, category and stage, the following
groups of plan applications may be generated for submission to the
township:
(a)
Preliminary major subdivision.
(b)
Preliminary major land development.
(c)
Preliminary major subdivision and land development.
(d)
Final major subdivision.
(e)
Final major land development.
(f)
Final major subdivision and land development.
(g)
Final minor subdivision.
(h)
Final minor land development.
The following plan requirements shall be common
requirements for all plans submitted to the township:
A.
Drafting standards.
(1)
The horizontal plan shall be drawn at a scale not
smaller than one inch equals 50 feet. If such scale is not practical,
a lesser scale may be used, provided that prior written permission
is obtained from the Township Engineer.
(2)
Plans shall be drafted on sheets either 15 inches
by 18 inches, 18 inches by 30 inches or 24 inches by 36 inches.
(3)
If two or more sheets comprise a submission, all sheets
shall be of the same size, and each shall be consecutively numbered
and titled to show and describe its relation to the total number of
sheets comprising the plan (i.e., Grading Plan Sheet 3 of 6).
(4)
The plan must be drawn in ink, and all lettering shall
be drawn so as to be legible if the plan should be reduced to half
size.
(5)
Dimensions shall be set in feet and decimal parts
thereof, and bearings shall be in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(6)
Vertical plan profiles, when required, shall be scaled
to four feet equals one inch.
B.
General standards.
(2)
Each sheet constituting a plan submission or land
development plan shall contain the following information:
(a)
The name of the subdivision or land development
plan.
(b)
The name, address, seal and signature of the
engineer, surveyor, architect or landscape architect responsible for
preparing and drafting the plan.
(c)
The name of the plan page and page number as
described above.
(d)
The plan number and date of the plan, together
with a revision block where subsequent revisions can be identified
and dated.
(e)
The scale of the plan.
(f)
A North point reference marker.
(g)
A legend clearly indicating the engineering
symbols utilized in drafting and depicting all existing and proposed
features.
(3)
When any revision is made to a previously submitted
plat, the revision shall be described and dated. Dotted lines shall
be used to show features or locations abandoned, and solid lines shall
be used to show the currently proposed features.
(4)
The boundary line of the site undergoing subdivision
or land development shall be shown as a heavy solid line.
The following component requirements shall be
specific to their respective topic areas and shall contain all information
described herein. With respect to minor subdivision and minor land
development applications, the Township Engineer or Zoning Official
may waive any component of the plan requirements, provided that the
applicant shall designate the waivers requested, in writing, to the
Zoning Official.
A.
Property identification plans shall contain the following:
(1)
The township name, plus any other municipality in
which the subdivision or land development is located.
(2)
A location map for the purpose of locating the site
to be subdivided or developed, at a scale of not less than 800 feet
to the inch, showing the relation of the site to adjoining property
and to all public and private streets and municipal boundaries existing
within 1,000 feet of any part of the property.
(3)
A complete boundary survey of the property to be subdivided
or developed, showing all courses, distances, areas and tie-ins to
all adjacent street intersections. The survey must be prepared by
a Pennsylvania registered land surveyor by on-site field survey and
have a closure error not greater than 3/100 of a foot.
(4)
Tract boundaries with tax parcel numbers, owner's
names and approximate acreage of lots surrounding any portion of the
site for a distance of 400 feet.
(5)
The tax parcel number of the site and total site acreage.
(6)
The location of all existing monuments on or defining
the site.
(7)
An indication that the elevations are based upon sanitary
sewer datum of the Township of Abington.
(8)
Existing cartways of streets on and adjoining the
site, with existing and ultimate rights-of-way and legislative and
traffic route numbers.
(9)
The names and addresses of the landowner, applicant
and subdivider or land developer. With respect to the owner, the names
of the real (title) owners, the names of all equitable owners and
the names of all option holders shall be listed.
(10)
The zoning classification applicable to the
tract along with all zoning boundaries that traverse or are within
400 feet of the tract, together with a citation of any variances or
special exceptions which may have been granted for or affecting the
site.
(11)
Zoning district requirements.
(a)
Zoning district requirements shall be identified
as described in the Township Zoning Ordinance.[1] These shall include use regulations, density regulations,
lot dimensions, yard setback dimensions, building and impervious coverage
limitations, green/open space and buffer requirements, loading zones
and required number of parking spaces.
[1]
Editor's Note: The current Zoning Ordinance
is on file in the township offices.
(b)
The existing and proposed zoning standards for
each item cited above in the zoning district requirements shall be
depicted in a table for the site in its entirety and, in the case
of subdivision, for each proposed lot.
(12)
A description of the available and proposed
water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
B.
Existing features plans shall contain the following:
(1)
Complete boundary survey of the property to be subdivided
or developed, showing all courses, distances, areas and tie-ins to
all adjacent street intersections.
(2)
The location, names and widths of all streets, whether
including right-of-way, cartway or center line.
(3)
The location of property lines and names of landowners
within 400 feet of any part of the site to be subdivided or developed.
(4)
The location and type of all existing survey monuments.
(5)
The location and dimension of all existing buildings
and man-made structures or surfaces located on the site, with notation
as to which ones will remain and which will be removed.
(6)
The location, size, ownership and purpose of all rights-of-way
and easements located within the property boundaries.
(7)
The location, size and ownership of all underground
and above ground public or private utilities, on the site and within
400 feet of any portion of the site, including waterlines, sanitary
sewer lines, storm sewer lines, electric lines, telephone lines, gas
mains, fire hydrants and streetlights.
(8)
(9)
Soil identification, including the following:
(a)
Soil types within the site, based on maps contained
in the Soil Survey of Montgomery County, United States Department
of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 1967, as amended. An attached
table shall indicate each soil's development limitation, i.e., bearing
value, depth to bedrock, seasonal water table, etc.
(b)
Delineation of floodplain soils.
C.
Proposed layout plans shall show the following:
(1)
The layout, width, length, center line elevation and
names of all proposed cartways, streets and alleys, together with
locations of all associated curbs, sidewalks and gutters.
(2)
The layout, dimensions, bearings and net area of all
proposed lots and consecutive numbering of all lots.
(4)
A notation indicating the proposed use of all lots
or areas which shall contain uses other than residential.
(5)
A notation of all lots or areas to be dedicated for
public or common use, street widening, park or recreation or other
public uses.
(6)
The location, dimension, height, type and first-floor
elevation of all proposed buildings and structures.
(7)
Where there are existing buildings or structures located
on sites being subdivided or developed, a notation of those being
demolished and those to remain.
(8)
The layout of all parking areas and arrangement of
all parking spaces for commercial and multifamily development.
(9)
The purpose, location and dimensions of all rights-of-way
and easements proposed to be created for access, drainage, utilities
or other pertinent reasons.
(10)
The location and size of all proposed sanitary
sewer lines, storm sewer lines and related structures, water mains,
fire hydrants, utility lines and on-site sewage disposal facilities.
(11)
The location of all open space areas, parks
and recreation facilities, with notation as to whether they are offered
for dedication or are to remain as private facilities.
D.
Grading plans.
(1)
Existing topography lines shall be measured at vertical
intervals of two feet for land with an average natural slope of 10%
or less. Vertical intervals of five feet shall be used for more steeply
sloping land.
(2)
Elevations shall be determined by on-site survey or
by photogrammetric survey, not interpretation of United States Geological
Survey maps.
(3)
Existing contour lines shall be represented by dashed
lines.
(4)
Datum to which contour lines refer shall be based
on Abington Township sanitary sewer datum.
(6)
Proposed finished contours shall be indicated at vertical
intervals of two feet and delineated with solid lines.
(7)
Delineation shall be made of the limits of work areas
and the portions to remain undisturbed.
(8)
Areas of cut and fill shall be delineated.
(9)
Areas for the temporary storage of site soil and materials
shall be identified.
E.
Erosion control plan.
(1)
This plan shall be prepared pursuant to the Clean
Stream Law, P.L. 1987,[5] including design basis of surface and storm drainage provisions
for and details of the methods to be used to prevent erosion and discharge
of sediments from the property, both during and following construction.
[5]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 691.1
et seq.
(2)
A narrative containing the following information shall
be prepared:
(a)
A general description of the proposed development.
(b)
A general description of temporary and permanent
accelerated erosion control.
(c)
A general description of temporary and permanent
sedimentation control.
(d)
A general description of stormwater management
during and after the proposed development.
(e)
A study of the watershed in which the site is
located to assess the impact on downstream conditions.
(f)
Estimated development schedule for the site,
including:
[1]
Stripping and clearing.
[2]
Rough grading and installation of erosion and
sedimentation control facilities.
[3]
Installation of improvements, including streets,
utilities, buildings, driveways, parking areas and other structures
and facilities.
[4]
Final grading and vegetation establishment,
including a description of the conversion of erosion and sedimentation
controls to permanent stormwater management facilities.
(g)
A statement describing temporary control measures
and facilities for use during earthmoving, including:
(3)
Plans and details are to be in accordance with standards
and specifications found in the Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook
available through the Montgomery Soil Conservation District.
F.
Improvement construction plan.
(1)
Stormwater management plans shall contain the following:
(a)
Mapping of the watershed areas in which the
site is located (United States Geological Survey Quadrangle Map or
similar).
(b)
Computations of the stormwater runoff for all
points of runoff concentration before, during and after development,
including all supporting data.
(c)
All existing drainage features which are to
be incorporated in the design, identified with an explanation of the
facilities operation.
(d)
A plan of the proposed stormwater drainage facilities
and systems, including storm drain pipes and inlets, runoff control
devices and drainage channels.
(e)
Design computations for the sizing of the pipe
barrel and perforated riser.
(f)
Flood routing and/or storage requirement calculations.
(g)
A stage-storage curve for such detention/retention
basins.
(h)
The berm embankment and outlet structure, showing
the top of berm elevation, top width of berm, side slopes, emergency
spillway elevation and elevations of the outlet structures, including
the riser and dimensions and spacing of the antiseep collars.
(i)
A detailed plan of the trash rack and antivortex
device.
(j)
An overall plan of the basin area, showing grading
and landscaping.
(k)
A detailed plan of any required off-site improvements.
(l)
A description of the permanent stormwater management
program, including methods and frequency of removing and disposing
of sediment and other materials from the storm management facilities,
both during and after completion of the development project.
(2)
Street improvement.
(a)
The horizontal plan (streets) shall contain
the following:
[1]
Center line with bearing, distances, curve data
and stations corresponding to the profile.
[2]
Right-of-way and curbline with radii at intersections.
[3]
Beginning and end of proposed construction.
[4]
Tie-ins by courses and distances to the intersection
of all public streets, with their names and widths.
[5]
Location of all monuments, with reference.
[6]
Location and size of all drainage facilities,
sidewalks, utilities, fire hydrants, lighting standards and street
name signs.
(b)
The profile plan (streets) shall contain the
following:
[1]
Profiles and elevations along the existing ground
surface over the center line and right-of-way lines, both right and
left of the center line.
[2]
The proposed center line grade with percent
on tangents and elevations at fifty-foot intervals, grade intersection
and either end of curb radii.
[3]
The profile of the proposed curve grade, showing
percentage of grade on tangents and details of vertical curves, including
elevation at intersection of tangents projected and length of vertical
curve.
[4]
Elevation at intersection of curblines projected.
[5]
Station and top of curb elevation at all points
of curve and tangent of horizontal curves.
(c)
The cross section plan (streets) shall contain
the following:
[1]
Right-of-way width and location and width of
paving within the right-of-way.
[2]
The type, thickness and crown of paving.
[3]
The type and size of curbing.
[4]
Grading of sidewalks.
[5]
Location, width, type and thickness of sidewalks
and driveway aprons.
[6]
Typical section of combined curb and gutter
and typical section for paving and curbing required by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation, if applicable.
(3)
Sanitary sewer plan.
(a)
The horizontal plan (sewers) shall contain the
following:
[1]
The location and size of line, with stations
corresponding to the profile.
[2]
The location of manholes, with grade between
and elevation of flow line and top of each manhole.
[3]
The beginning and end of proposed construction.
[4]
Alignment and size of storm drain appurtenances
adjacent to proposed sanitary sewers.
[5]
Location and size of all laterals.
(b)
The profile plan (sewers) shall contain the
following:
[1]
The profile of existing ground over the center
line of the sanitary sewer line.
[2]
The profile of the proposed ground grade over
the center line of the sanitary sewer line.
[3]
The profile of the proposed invert grade indicating
the percent of grade.
[4]
Station and invert elevations of proposed manholes
along the flow line at fifty-foot intervals.
[5]
The type and size of pipe, cradle and manholes.
(4)
Storm sewer facilities.
(a)
The horizontal plan (storms) shall contain the
following:
[1]
The location and size of line, with stations
corresponding to the profile.
[2]
The location of manhole and inlets, with grade
between and elevation of flow line and top of each inlet.
[3]
The beginning and end of proposed construction.
[4]
The detail of the proposed inlets.
[5]
Hydraulic and structural design data and calculations
for storm sewers, inlets, bridges and culverts.
(b)
The profile plan (storms) shall contain the
following:
[1]
The profile of the existing ground over the
center line of the storm sewer line.
[2]
The profile of the proposed ground grade over
the center line of the storm sewer line.
[3]
The profile of the proposed invert grade indicating
the percent of grade.
[4]
Station and invert elevations of proposed manholes
and inlets along the flow line at fifty-foot intervals.
[5]
The type and size of pipe, manhole and inlets.
[6]
Complete structural details of all endwalls
and energy dissipaters.
(c)
Open drainage courses shall contain the following:
[1]
Center line stations corresponding to those
shown in profile.
[2]
The width of the channel at bottom and top.
[3]
Profile and elevations along the existing ground
surface over the channel center line and the right-of-way line.
[4]
Profile of the channel bed showing percentage
of grade.
[5]
Profile of finished grades along the right-of-way
lines.
[6]
Cross section of right-of-way width and the
location and width of the top and bottom of the channel.
[7]
The type and thickness of paving and/or sidewalls.
[8]
The depth and slope of sidewalls.
(d)
Detention basins shall contain the following:
[1]
A horizontal plan showing the proposed detention
basins and appurtenances.
[2]
Limits of the proposed basin construction showing
the location of berms, outlet control structures, overflow structures
and systems flowing into the basin.
[3]
Contours of the completed basin and outline
of basin bottom and high-water elevation.
[4]
Complete structural details of outlet-control
structures.
G.
Utility plan.
(1)
The utility plan shall be superimposed on the basic
layout plan and shall include the location, size, type and, where
applicable, elevations of the following above and below ground, existing
and proposed features and structures:
(a)
Sanitary sewer lines, manholes and other related
appurtenances.
(b)
Storm sewer lines, manholes, inlets and other
related appurtenances.
(c)
Waterlines, control valves and other related
appurtenances.
(d)
Fire hydrants, fire lanes and Fire Department
connections.
(e)
Electric lines, junctions, vaults and other
related appurtenances.
(f)
Telephone lines, junctions, vaults and other
related appurtenances.
(g)
Gas mains and other petroleum lines and tanks,
together with existing safety markers.
(h)
Cable television lines and related appurtenances.
(i)
Streetlighting standards and street name signs.
(j)
Traffic control devices and signs.
(k)
Site lighting locations and standards.
(l)
Trash dumpster and enclosure locations.
(2)
The ownership of all existing and proposed utilities
shall be indicated on the plan.
(3)
The plan shall contain a notation that all work will
be performed in strict compliance with the provisions of Pennsylvania
State Act 287, governing the installation of public utilities.
H.
Landscaping and shade tree plan.
(1)
The landscaping plan shall be prepared by a registered
landscape architect.
(2)
The landscape plan shall be superimposed on the basic
layout plan and include the following information:
(a)
Existing landscape material and vegetation to
be removed.
(b)
Existing landscape material and vegetation to
be incorporated into the final plan.
(c)
The location, size and type of all proposed
street shade trees.
(d)
The location, size and type of plantings for
all proposed and required green space and buffer yards.
(e)
Proposed planting schedule indicating the species,
number and size of all proposed and required plantings.
(f)
Details of the proposed method of planting and
staking.
I.
Phasing plan.
(1)
The phasing plan shall delineate, with solid, bold
lines, all sections of an overall development plan which are planned
for construction at different times.
(2)
The various sections shall be identified with a phasing
number, the sequencing of which shall indicate the general construction
order that development is proposed to occur.
(3)
The phasing delineation shall be superimposed on the
preliminary layout plan.
J.
Recreational facilities plans shall contain the following:
(1)
A narrative describing how the proposed recreational
facilities will meet the needs of the future community which the proposed
subdivision or land development will generate. The standards for such
population shall be taken from the National Recreation and Parks Association.
(2)
The location and size of all parks, playgrounds, public
buildings, public areas or parcels of land proposed to be dedicated
or reserved for public use.
(3)
The location and size of all parks, playgrounds, facilities
and parcels of land proposed to be reserved for common use by development
residents.
(4)
A general proposal for the maintenance of open space
and public facilities and the proposed method of management.
(5)
The type and specifications for all equipment associated
with and provided for use with public parks, playgrounds and recreational
facilities.
(6)
The location, description and specifications for provisions
of access, rest, sanitation, water, lighting and parking.
(7)
Schedule of proposed construction.
(8)
When deemed acceptable by the applicant, subdivider
or land developer, a statement for the provision of contribution of
fees in lieu of recreational facilities, according to resolution established
by the Board of Commissioners.
K.
Planning modules. Sewage facilities planning modules
for subdivision and land development, as required by Chapter 711 of
the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, as amended,[6] shall be provided on forms published by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources (DER).
[6]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1
et seq.
L.
Architectural plans.
(1)
Tentative architectural plans, appropriately scaled
to show the following details, shall be included:
(a)
Front, side and rear elevations of proposed
buildings.
(b)
The number of floors proposed, including basement
and mezzanine areas.
(d)
Area and height limitations of proposed buildings.
(e)
Construction type as defined in the Township
Building Code.
(g)
The location of fire exits and exit discharge.
(h)
For apartment buildings, the total dwelling
unit count and the number of rooms proposed for each dwelling unit.
(2)
While Pennsylvania State Department of Labor and Industry
approval is required on commercial architectural plans prior to the
issuance of a building permit, it need not be procured for a tentative
architectural plan prepared for review with a subdivision and land
development plan application.
M.
Documentations; agreements; certifications; covenants;
easements; restrictions; permits.
(1)
Documentations, agreements, certifications, covenants,
easements, restrictions and permits shall include the following:
(a)
A letter certifying the availability of public
sanitary sewer facilities from the appropriate utility, if applicable.
(b)
A letter certifying the availability of a central
water supply system from the appropriate utility, if applicable.
(c)
A description and contract for the ownership,
management and maintenance of open space and/or private streets, sewer
systems, water supply and other improvements.
(d)
Restrictive covenants governing the reservation
and maintenance of undedicated open space.
(e)
Private deed restrictions, as may be imposed
upon the property as a condition of sale, together with a statement
of any restrictions previously imposed upon the property and which
may affect the title to the land being subdivided or developed.
(f)
All offers of dedicated improvements.
(g)
Improvement agreements when required by the
Board of Commissioners.
(2)
If land to be subdivided or developed lies partly
within another municipality, the applicant shall submit information
concerning the location and design of streets, layout and size of
lots and provision of public utilities on lands subject to his/her
control within the adjoining municipality. Evidence of review and/or
approval of this information by appropriate authorities of that municipality
shall also be provided.
A.
Style submitted. The following shall be submitted
to the Township Engineer:
(1)
A record plan, which shall be a clear and legible
blue or black line print on white opaque linen and shall be an exact
composite overlay of the approved final property identification and
proposed layout plans, on a sheet of the size required by the drafting
standards.
(2)
One reproducible Mylar (plan size) and one reproducible
Mylar (one inch equals 400 inches).
B.
Seals. The following seals are required on the plan:
(1)
The impressed seal of the licensed civil engineer
and/or land surveyor who prepared the plan.
(2)
The impressed corporate seal, if the subdivider or
its signing party is a corporation or other entity.
(3)
The impressed seal of a notary public or other qualified
officer acknowledging the owner's statement of intent.
(4)
The impressed seal of the Township of Abington.
(5)
The impressed seal of the Township Engineer.
C.
Acknowledgments. The following are required on the
record plan, where applicable:
(1)
Where the owner(s) are individuals, all shall join
in an acknowledgment as follows:
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Montgomery
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On the ____________ day of _________________,
A.D. 19 _____, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, residing in __________________, personally appeared
__________________________ (names of all owners), known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) (is/are)
subscribed to the foregoing plan and acknowledged that (he, she, they)
(is/are) the owner(s) of the designated land, that all necessary approval
of the plan has been obtained and is endorsed thereon and that (he,
she, they) desire that the foregoing plan may be duly recorded.
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires
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(2)
Where the owner is a partnership, corporation or other
entity, an acknowledgment shall be executed substantially as follows:
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Montgomery
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On the _________ day of ________________, A.D.
19 _____, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, residing in __________________, personally appeared
______________________ (name of officer of the corporation), who acknowledged
(himself/herself) to be the (president or secretary), being authorized
to do so, (he/she) executed the foregoing plan by signing that said
corporation is the owner of the designated land, that all necessary
approval of the plan has been obtained and is endorsed thereon and
that said corporation desires that the foregoing plan may be duly
recorded.
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D.
Approval notation and signatures is as follows:
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Approved by the Board of Commissioners of the
Township of Abington this ________ day of __________________, 19_______
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Attest
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Secretary
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Engineer
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Certified by the Montgomery County Planning
Commission this ____________ day of ________________, 19_____. File
No. ______________
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E.
Recording notations. The following notations are required
to be cited on the record plan:
(1)
"Recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds,
etc., Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Plan Book ________________, Page
No. _______, on (date), by (name)."
(2)
"Fire hydrants and streetlights are to be installed
at the expense of the subdivider/land developer in accordance with
township standards and with the recommendations of the respective
utility companies, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners."
(3)
"Streetlights and street name signs are to be installed
at the expense of the subdivider/land developer in accordance with
township standards and dedicated to the township."
(4)
"The Philadelphia Electric Company and the Bell Telephone
Company of Pennsylvania are granted the right to construct, maintain
and repair pole lines and underground equipment on, under and across
lots, and this shall be so recited in all deed descriptions, together
with the right to construct, maintain and repair pole lines and underground
equipment on, under and across all highways in this tract."
(5)
Where a plan requires access to a highway which is
under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
"A Highway Occupancy Permit is required by Section 420 P.L. 1242,
No. 428 known as the 'State Highway Law,' before driveway access to
a state highway is permitted or constructed."[1] Where a plan requires access to a highway which is under
the jurisdiction of the Montgomery County, it shall include the following
notation: "A Highway Occupancy Permit is required by the Roads and
Bridges Division of the Montgomery County Public Works before driveway
access to a County highway is permitted or constructed."
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Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-420.
(6)
When the installation of curbs or sidewalks is waived
for a particular development plan, "Curbs and/or sidewalks may be
required to be installed by subsequent landowners at their expense,
by direction of the Board of Commissioners."
(7)
Other notations as required by this chapter and the
Board of Commissioners.
