The preapplication conference and any other communications shall be kept as confidential as possible. Before going ahead with the preliminary plan procedure or with steps to acquire land or subdivide, the subdivider or developer should be familiar with these regulations and should consult with the Planning Commission about the following factors:
A. 
The suitability of the site for development.
B. 
The demand for a development of the type proposed in the particular location proposed.
C. 
The accessibility of the site.
D. 
The availability of public facilities (schools, parks, water, sanitary and storm sewerage, etc.) and public services (police, fire, refuse disposal, etc.).
E. 
The effect on the project of any contemplated improvements or the proposals of any comprehensive plan and these regulations.
F. 
Sewage facilities requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Township.
G. 
Erosion and sedimentation plans and permits as required by the Department of Environmental Protection and administered by the Conservation District of York County.
H. 
Precautionary measures to preserve or protect historic and natural features.
I. 
Approvals by all appropriate state and federal agencies.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
It is suggested that prior to the consultation with the Planning Commission, the subdivider or developer prepare a sketch plan of his proposed development. It is suggested that the subdivider or developer submit sufficient data to the Planning Commission for purposes of generally illustrating and discussing the proposed project. A sketch plan may be submitted to the Township Zoning Officer for review by noon of the last business day of the calendar month prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which it is to be considered. Submission of a sketch plan will not constitute a formal filing of an application for subdivision or land development approval with the Township. The Planning Commission may comment upon such sketch plan, but no formal approval or disapproval shall be given.
A sketch plan should contain at least the following information:
A. 
Location map.
B. 
General information concerning any community facilities or any other significant man-made or natural features, such as wooded areas, wetlands and floodplains, that will affect the proposal.
C. 
A property map at a legible scale showing the specific parcel of land or site involved.
D. 
A sketch of the proposed development drawn at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 400 feet showing the proposed layout of streets and lots, and other features of the subdivision.
E. 
A sketch plan need not be to exact scale nor are precise dimensions required.