A.
The sketch plan may be a freehand drawing and should be accompanied
by an application for subdivision and land development approval and
should show the following information:
(1)
Name and address of developer, name of municipality, title, North
arrow and date.
(2)
Tract boundaries.
(3)
Location map showing the relation of the land development to the
surrounding area and community.
(4)
Number of acres in tract, average lot size, approximate number of
lots, anticipated type of development.
(5)
Existing and proposed streets, highways, rights-of-way.
(6)
Proposed general lot layout.
(7)
All public reservations such as schools, parks, etc.
B.
A land development sketch plan need not be drawn to scale nor are
precise dimensions required.
[Amended 12-14-1994 by Ord. No. 94-5]
(The preliminary plan shall be submitted with an application
for subdivision and land development approval.)
A.
The preliminary plan shall be drawn on linen or Mylar material and
at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch. Sheet size shall
be approximately 22 inches by 36 inches. The preliminary plan shall
show the following information:
(1)
Proposed land development name or identifying title.
(2)
Municipality in which the land development is located.
(3)
North point, scale and date.
(4)
Name and address of the owner of the property or of his authorized
agent.
(5)
Name and seal of the registered engineer or registered surveyor responsible
for the plan, attesting to the fact that survey data and plans are
correct.
(6)
Total acreage of the tract.
(7)
Number of lots, proposed density and minimum lot size.
(8)
Length of new street proposed.
(9)
Type and location of water supply and sewage disposal facilities
proposed, i.e., on-lot or public. For on-lot systems, the location
of perc tests must be shown.
(10)
Proposed use of land and existing zoning classification and
proof of any variances or special exceptions which may have been granted.
(11)
A location map for the purpose of locating the site in relation
to the surrounding neighborhood and community. The location map should
be at a scale of not less than 2,000 feet to the inch.
(12)
Tract boundaries showing bearings and distances.
(13)
Contours at vertical intervals of five feet, or less if required,
depending on the slope of the land.
(14)
Datum to which contour elevations refer. Where reasonably practicable,
data shall refer to United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(15)
The names of owners of immediately adjacent unplatted land,
the names of proposed or existing land developments immediately adjacent,
and the locations and dimensions of any streets or easements shown
thereon which abut the land to be developed.
(16)
All existing watercourse, flood-prone areas with accurate boundaries,
base flood elevations, tree masses and other significant natural features,
such as rock outcrops, springs and swampy areas.
(17)
All existing buildings, sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum
lines, telephone and electric lines, gas lines, fire hydrants and
other significant man-made features.
(18)
All existing streets on, adjacent to or within 400 feet of any
part of the tract, including name, right-of-way width and cartway
width.
(19)
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way and
the purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(20)
Lots within the land development shall be numbered.
(21)
Location of all proposed buildings, if any.
(22)
Location and width of all proposed streets, alleys, rights-of-way
and easements; proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions; driveway
access points on corner lots where proposed; proposed minimum building
setback lines; playgrounds, public buildings, public areas and parcels
of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public use; proposed
fill areas; proposed flood- or erosion-protective facilities.
(23)
Where the subdivision and/or land development lies partially
or completely in flood-prone areas, or where the subdivision and/or
land development borders on flood-prone areas, the preliminary plan
shall include detailed information giving the location and elevation
of proposed roads, public utilities and building sites.
(24)
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the developer's
entire holding, a sketch may be required of the prospective street
layout for the remainder.
(25)
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is or
represents the owner of the land proposed to be developed and that
the land development shown on the preliminary plan is made with the
owner's free consent.
B.
The preliminary plan shall include thereon or be accompanied by:
(1)
The appropriate filing fee.
(2)
Feasibility study on sewer and water facilities for the tract (§ 275-22) and, for land developments of two or more lots or dwelling units, a plan revision module for land development along with recommendations from the local office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(4)
Typical cross sections and center-line profiles for each proposed
street.
(5)
Preliminary engineering designs of any new bridges or culverts proposed
in the tract.
(6)
A drawing of all present and proposed grades and facilities for stormwater
drainage.
A.
The developer shall submit a feasibility report in duplicate concerning
the availability and/or adaptability of sewer and water facilities
in or near a proposed land development. Said report shall be prepared
by a registered professional engineer if requested by the Township
and be submitted in conjunction with the preliminary plan for review
and recommendations by the local office of the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection.
B.
The feasibility report shall consist of an examination of possible
connection to an existing sewerage system and water supply system.
The study shall include the distance from the nearest public sewer
and public water and the capacity of the existing system to accommodate
the proposed land development.
C.
If the above method of sewerage disposal is found to be feasible,
formal application shall be made to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Environmental Protection, and a permit obtained from
the Bureau of Water Quality Management prior to the construction of
sewers or treatment facilities.
D.
The Board of Commissioners will approve on-site sewage disposal systems
only when the Department of Environmental Protection certifies the
suitability of the land for on-site sewage disposal and the feasibility
study indicates:
(1)
Justification of the project necessitates consideration of this method.
(2)
The soil absorption is satisfactory for this type of system.
(3)
Such systems will not endanger groundwater supplies below the level
of the absorption system.
(4)
The systems will not be installed in creviced rocks or limestone
formations.
E.
The soil absorption tests called for above shall be performed in
accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection and shall be certified by the Sewage Enforcement
Officer and/or a sanitarian of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
F.
The Board of Commissioners will approve individual on-lot water supply
systems only when the feasibility study indicates and the Township
Engineer certifies that:
G.
In the case of land development of five or fewer dwellings, existing
or proposed, the water supply feasibility study is not required.
A.
The applicant shall submit a plan in duplicate concerning the control
of erosion and sedimentation on or near a proposed development. Said
plan is to be prepared by a person trained and experienced in erosion
and sedimentation control methods and techniques and be submitted
in conjunction with the preliminary plan for review and recommendations
by the local office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection or the York County Conservation District.
B.
The plan shall be designed to prevent accelerated erosion and sedimentation
and shall consider all factors which may contribute to erosion and
sedimentation in connection with the land development.
C.
The plan shall also contain any additional information as required
by Chapter 102 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code.
[Amended 7-8-1998 by Ord. No. 98-02]
A.
The final plan shall be submitted with an application for subdivision
and land development approval.
B.
Final plans shall conform in all important details with preliminary
plans as previously approved, and any conditions specified in the
approval of preliminary plans shall be incorporated in the final plans.
C.
The final plan shall be drawn on linen or Mylar material (approximate
sheet size of 22 inches by 36 inches) at a scale of no more than 100
feet to the inch and shall include the following information:
(1)
Land development name or identifying title.
(2)
Municipality in which the land development is located.
(3)
North point, scale and date.
(4)
Name and address of the developer.
(5)
Name and seal of the registered professional engineer or surveyor
responsible for the plan, attesting to the fact that survey data and
plans are correct.
(6)
Total acreage of the tract, number of lots, density and minimum lot
size.
(7)
Proposed use of land and existing zoning classification.
(8)
A location map for the purpose of locating the site to be developed
in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community. The location
map should be at a scale of not less than 2,000 feet to the inch.
(9)
The names of adjoining land developments, if any, and the names of
owners of all adjacent unplatted land.
(10)
Street lines, tract boundaries, lot lines, rights-of-way, easements
and areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(11)
Sufficient data to determine readily the location, bearing and
length of every street, lot and boundary line and to reproduce such
lines upon the ground, such data to be tied in to monuments as required.
(12)
The exact location and elevation of flood-prone area boundaries
and of all proposed buildings, structures, roads and public utilities
to be constructed in those flood-prone areas.
(13)
The length of all straight lines, radii, lengths or curves and
tangent bearings for each street.
(14)
All dimensions and angles or bearings of the lines of each lot
and of each area proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(15)
All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.
(16)
The proposed building setback lines. The proposed placement
of each building may be required.
(17)
The point of access of driveways on corner lots, where proposed.
(18)
Location, size and invert elevation of all sanitary, storm and
combined sewers and location of all manholes, inlets and culverts.
(19)
Lots within the land development shall be numbered by projected
house numbers.
(20)
Names of streets within and adjacent to the land development
shall be shown.
(21)
The location of permanent reference monuments shall be shown
on the plan.
(22)
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is or
represents the owner of the land proposed to be developed and that
the land development shown on the final plan is made with the owner's
free consent and that it is desired to record the same.
(23)
Signature block with five signature lines for approval by the
Board of Commissioners.
[Amended 12-14-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-03]
D.
The final plan shall include thereon or be accompanied by:
(1)
Filing fees and additional fees as may be required by this chapter.
(2)
A copy of such private deed restrictions as may be imposed upon the
property as a condition of sale by the present owner.
(3)
Typical cross sections and street profiles for all proposed streets.
Such profiles shall show at least the following: existing (natural)
and proposed grades along the proposed street center line; culvert
locations, invert elevations and sizes.
(4)
Certification that the method of sewage disposal, water supply and
sedimentation and erosion control have been approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection.
(5)
Certification from a registered professional engineer employed by
the Township that the developer has installed all improvements to
the specifications of this chapter and any conditions attached by
the Board of Commissioners; or that the developer has posted an improvement
bond or other accepted security in amount sufficient to assure completion
of all required improvements.
(7)
Other certificates or permits as may be required, such as from the
Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, water quality management
permits, erosion and sedimentation control permits, dams and encroachments
permits, and driveway permits.
