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Township of Warminster, PA
Bucks County
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[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
The Department of Licenses and Inspections, or its duly authorized agents, may waive the requirements for any or all plans and specifications required by this Part 4 if it finds that the information on the application is sufficient to show that the work contemplated will conform to the provisions of this chapter.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
Plans, reports, narratives, and specifications submitted with the permit shall be prepared by a licensed professional civil engineer registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the following information:
A. 
Name, address, and telephone number of the owner.
B. 
Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.
C. 
Name, address, and telephone number of the engineer who prepared the plan.
D. 
North arrow and location map.
E. 
Limits of the disturbed area.
F. 
Present contours of the land and the proposed grading.
G. 
Tract boundaries, lot lines, and lot dimensions.
H. 
Limits of all environmental or natural features, including floodplains.
I. 
Limits of existing and proposed buildings and structures (i.e., adjacent roads, driveways, parking lots, sheds, decks, patios, etc.), with sufficient dimensions and other data to show the location relative to the proposed work.
J. 
Trees over three inches in diameter, measured at a point one foot above the ground.
K. 
Locations and types of existing utilities and sufficient dimensions and other data to show the location relative to the proposed work.
L. 
Zoning data table listing requirements, existing conditions, and proposed conditions.
M. 
Table listing all existing and proposed impervious surfaces with associated areas of coverage.
N. 
Description of the type and classification of the soil.
O. 
Details and location of any stormwater management features and walls.
P. 
Nature of fill material.
Q. 
Information to demonstrate that the proposed flow patterns will direct water in the same direction as the conditions prior to construction.
R. 
Information to demonstrate that positive flow is maintained away from all buildings.
S. 
Plan for minimizing erosion and sedimentation in conformity with the requirements of Part 3.
T. 
Details and location of any proposed erosion and sediment control measures.
U. 
Detailed construction schedule.
V. 
Additional information as the Department of Licenses and Inspections, or its duly authorized agents, may require to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
Plans, reports, narratives, and specifications submitted with the permit shall be prepared by a licensed professional civil engineer registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a professional land surveyor registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the following information:
A. 
Provisions of Chapter 26, Water and Stormwater Management, and/or the Pennypack Creek Watershed Act 167 Stormwater Management Ordinance, as applicable.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
1. 
The erosion and sediment control plan and stormwater management control plan shall be submitted by the applicant to the Department of Licenses and Inspections, or its duly authorized agents, as part of the permit.
2. 
The erosion and sediment control plan and stormwater management control plan shall be accompanied by the requisite fee as set forth in § 19-504 of this chapter.
3. 
Three copies of the erosion and sediment control plan and stormwater management control plan shall be submitted. Distribution of the plans shall be made by the Department of Licenses and Inspections, or its duly authorized agents, as follows:
A. 
Two copies to the Township Engineer.
B. 
One copy to the Township file.
4. 
The applicant shall be responsible to make applications to local, county, state and federal agencies, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Bucks County Conservation District (BCCD). The Township shall be copied on all correspondence.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
1. 
The permit shall be reviewed by the Department of Licenses and Inspections, or its duly authorized agents, for consistency with the provisions of this chapter and other requirements of Warminster Township as referenced in this chapter.
2. 
Warminster Township will notify the applicant, in writing, within 45 days, whether the permit is approved, approved with conditions, or denied. If the permit involves a subdivision and land development plan, the notification period is 90 days. If a longer notification period is provided by other statute, regulation, or ordinance, the applicant will be so notified by Warminster Township. If Warminster Township denies the permit, Warminster Township shall cite the reasons for denial in writing.
[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
A modification to a submitted permit that involves a change to the erosion and sediment control plan and/or the stormwater management control plan shall require a resubmission of the modified permit and plans in accordance with this Part 4.