See procedures for a sketch plan in §§ 170-16 and 170-17. When a sketch plan is submitted for informal review and discussion, it should conform to the following:
A.
Scale. The sketch plan of a proposed subdivision shall be clearly
and legibly drawn, using a scale that clearly shows the existing and
proposed features.
B.
Sheet size. The sketch plan and all submitted plans shall be on standard-sized
sheets that are no smaller than 11 inches by 17 inches and no larger
than 36 inches by 48 inches.
C.
Key diagram. If the sketch plan requires more than one sheet, a key
diagram clearly showing the relative location of the several sections
shall be drawn on each sheet.
D.
Plan information. The sketch plan shall contain at least the following
information but not necessarily showing precise dimensions:
(1)
Name of the proposed subdivision.
(2)
Name of landowner.
(3)
Location map at a scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet.
(4)
North arrow and scale of plan. The scale shall be both written and
graphic.
(5)
Proposed and existing street and lot layout on immediately adjacent
tracts, including street and subdivision names.
(7)
Tract boundaries.
(8)
General street and lot layout showing approximate widths, depths
and areas.
(9)
Existing topography (contour lines at an interval of not more than
20 feet).
(10)
Location and extent of various soil types.
(11)
Location and purpose of rights-of-way, easements and other restricted
areas, existing and proposed, which affect the subdivision.
(12)
Location and description of any certified historic site or structure.
(13)
Site data. Site data, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Total acreage of subdivision.
(b)
Total number of lots proposed.
(c)
Total linear feet of new roads proposed.
(d)
Type of water supply proposed.
(e)
Type of sewage disposal proposed.
(f)
Current County property identification number(s) [PIN(s)].
(g)
Existing zoning classification.
(h)
Any and all other significant data.
See procedures in §§ 170-18 through 170-21. Preliminary subdivision plans submitted shall be prepared in accordance with the "Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Registration Law," as amended,[1] drawn in conformance with the following, contain all of
the information listed and be accompanied by all documents, plans
and data as follows:
A.
Scale. The preliminary subdivision plan shall be clearly and legibly
drawn to a standard scale sufficient to clearly and accurately show
the existing and proposed features.
B.
Sheet size. The preliminary subdivision plan and all plans submitted
therewith shall be on standard-sized sheets that are no smaller than
11 inches by 17 inches and no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.
C.
Key diagram. If the preliminary subdivision plan requires two or
more sheets, a key diagram showing the relative location of the section
shown shall be labeled on each sheet.
D.
Plan information. The preliminary subdivision plan shall contain
at least the following information:
(1)
Name of the proposed subdivision.
(2)
Location map at a scale that clearly shows the site location and
major surrounding roads.
(3)
Existing property and lot layout immediately adjacent to the subject
property.
(4)
Names of adjoining property owners and the names of all adjoining
subdivisions and land developments.
(5)
Existing features: existing man-made and natural features, including,
but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Watercourses and lakes.
(b)
Wetlands accurately shown. In all cases of wetlands containing
1/2 acre or more, a wetlands delineation shall be presented, prepared
by a trained professional, which shall be performed within three years
of the date of submittal of the plan.
(c)
One-hundred-year floodplain areas, including floodway and flood-fringe
boundaries (if available).
(e)
Steep slope areas (slopes over 25%).
(f)
Location and extent of all soil types.
(g)
Significant rock outcrops.
(h)
Culverts, ditches and swales.
(i)
Buildings, structures and all other improvements (roads, utilities,
etc.).
(j)
Location and description of any certified historic site or structure.
(k)
All other significant man-made or natural features within the
subdivision or immediately adjoining the property.
(6)
Location, width and purpose of all existing rights-of-way or other
easements.
(7)
Name, number, right-of-way width and location of all existing public
or private streets within or immediately adjoining the property.
(8)
Total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided.
(9)
Plan data. The full plan of the proposed subdivision, including,
but not limited to, the following data:
(a)
North arrow.
(b)
Graphic scale and written scale.
(c)
Street names.
(d)
Street widths.
(e)
Location, width and purpose of all proposed rights-of-way or
other easements.
(f)
Clear sight triangles shown at all street intersections.
(g)
Lot numbers.
(h)
Approximate lengths of lines, radii and arc lengths of all lots,
street rights-of-way, easements, open space areas and areas to be
reserved or dedicated.
(i)
Approximate lot areas.
(j)
All proposed building reserve (setback) lines set forth on the
plan within each lot and in the protective covenants.
(k)
Slope and drainage easements as required by the roadway cuts
and fills and the stormwater management plan.
(l)
A statement of the type of water supply proposed.
(m)
A statement of the type of sewage disposal proposed.
(n)
A statement of the total area of the property being subdivided.
(o)
A statement of the total number of lots being proposed.
(p)
Zoning district and other dimensional zoning information pertaining
to the subdivision.
(q)
Current County property identification number(s) [PIN(s)] for
the subject property.
(r)
Excepted parcels, which shall be marked "Not included in this
plan."
(s)
A title block on the lower right corner of all plans, which
shall list the date the preliminary subdivision plan was completed
and the date of each revision.
(t)
The boundaries of all existing and proposed lots shall be determined
by accurate field survey, closed with an error not to exceed one in
10,000 and balanced. However, the boundaries of any residual tract
of more than 30 acres that is not proposed for development may be
determined by deed.
E.
Plan certificates. The following certificates shall be labeled on
the preliminary subdivision plan using the forms in Appendix D.[2]
(1)
Certificate of accuracy and compliance dated, signed and sealed by
the plan preparer (D-1).
(2)
Certificate of preliminary subdivision plan review by the Planning
Commission (D-2), to be located on the right or bottom edge of the
plan.
(3)
Certificate of ownership and acknowledgment of plan which shall be
accurately completed and signed by the owner(s) of the property with
signatures dated and notarized (D-3).
(4)
Required permit certification which shall be accurately completed
and signed by the owner(s) of the property with signatures dated and
notarized (D-4).
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix D is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F.
Plan notes. The following notes shall be set forth on all preliminary
subdivision plans:
(1)
All required improvements designated on this plan are the responsibility
of the landowner and shall be completed in full accordance with the
requirements of this SALDO.
(2)
By approval of this plan, the Township of Middle Smithfield has neither
confirmed nor denied the existence and/or the extent of any wetland
areas, whether or not delineated on the plan, and any encroachment
thereon for any reason whatsoever shall be the sole responsibility
of the subdivider and/or developer, his heirs and assigns and shall
be subject to the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers and/or
the DEP, and the encroachment shall conform to the rules and regulations
of the jurisdictional agencies.
(3)
When any street proposed on the subdivision plan requires access
to a highway under the jurisdiction of the PennDOT, a highway occupancy
permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945
(P.L. 1242, No. 428), known as the "State Highway Law,"[3] before access to a state highway is permitted.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-101 et seq.
G.
Existing resources and site analysis map. The following information
shall be shown on one sheet. This same information may also be shown
on other sheets.
(2)
The locations of watercourses (with any name), natural springs, ponds,
lakes and wetlands.
(3)
Rock outcrops, stone fields, sinkholes and topical depressions.
(4)
Location of any areas within the one-hundred-year floodplain (with
differentiation between floodway and flood-fringe if available from
official federal floodplain maps).
(5)
Approximate locations and abbreviated names of soil types, according
to the County Soil Survey (or more detailed professional study) with
identification of those that are alluvial, hydric, have a depth to
bedrock of less than three feet or a seasonally high-water table of
less than three feet. If such soils do not exist, that shall be stated
on the plan.
(6)
Ridge lines and watershed boundaries.
(7)
If any conservation or common open space is proposed, method of ownership
and entity proposed to be responsible for maintenance.
(8)
Any proposed recreation trails, existing trails and trail easements.
(9)
Principal buildings estimated to be 80 years or older that could
be impacted by the project, with name and description.
(10)
Existing and proposed utility easements and restrictive covenants
and easements for purposes which might affect development (stating
which easements and rights-of-ways are proposed for dedication to
the Township).
(11)
Locations of tree lines and existing forested areas, with a
description of the approximate average trunk diameter of the older
trees on the tract (such as "less than 12 inches").
(12)
Locations of individual mature trees of greater than 18 inches
trunk diameter measured at a height of 3.5 feet above the surrounding
average ground level, other than trees within forested areas and tree
lines (not required for areas that will not be affected by the proposed
plan, if so noted on the plan).
(13)
Any proposed evergreen screening, buffer yards or earthen berming.
(14)
Areas of existing mature woods that are proposed to be protected
and preserved or removed.
(15)
General types, sizes and locations of any street trees, paved
area landscaping and any other major proposed landscaping.
(16)
An identification of major scenic views onto the tract and from
the tract.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
The following supporting documents, plans and information shall
be submitted with preliminary subdivision plans:
A.
Center-line profiles.
(1)
Profiles along the center line of the proposed street, drawn at a
scale or combination of scales (outlandish or extreme combinations
shall be avoided) that will clearly and accurately show the following:
(a)
Existing ground line.
(b)
Proposed grade line with all percentages of grade shown.
(c)
Printed elevations of the proposed grade line on standard fifty-foot
stationing.
(d)
Vertical curve locations and data.
(e)
Calculated safe stopping distances (SSDs) for all crest vertical
curves.
(f)
Street classification.
(2)
The Township Engineer may, when he/she deems it necessary to determine
compliance, require actual cross sections at fifty-foot intervals
setting forth both existing ground and the proposed roadway cross
section, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 10 feet both vertical
and horizontal for any portion or all of the proposed streets.
C.
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Such plan shall be designed using measures that, at a minimum, meet the standards of Chapter 102 of Title 25, Rules and Regulations of the DEP.
D.
Central water supply and distribution system plan. When the subdivision
is to be served by a central water system, a plan of the proposed
distribution system and supply location complete and in conformance
with Appendix A in Attachment 1.
E.
Central sewage disposal and collection system plan. When the subdivision
is to be served by a central sewage system, the subdivider shall submit
a plan of the proposed collection system and disposal facility location
complete and in conformance with Appendix B.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F.
Adjacent holdings. A sketch of the entire adjacent holdings of the
subdivider indicating the area of the subdivision in relation to the
other holdings.
G.
Deeds(s) of record. The latest deed(s) of record of the subdivision
property.
H.
Special covenants. Any and all special protective and or restrictive
covenants referenced to the subdivision plan.
I.
Proposed documents. All proposed documents of dedication, reservation
of rights-of-way, easements or land areas with conditions attached.
J.
Existing documents. All existing documents of dedication, reservation
of rights-of-way, easements or land areas with conditions attached.
K.
Construction certification. A completed construction certification
using the form in Appendix D-14.[3] (The construction certification must be signed by the
subdivider prior to unconditional approval and release of the preliminary
plan.)
[3]
Editor's Note: Appendix D-14 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
L.
Plan review application: a completed and signed application for review
of preliminary subdivision plan and supporting data.
The Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors may request
any additional information and data it deems necessary to determine
compliance with Township requirements, based on specific characteristics
of the proposed subdivision site.
Final major subdivision plans submitted shall be prepared in
accordance with the "Professional Engineers and Professional Land
Surveyors Registration Law," as amended,[1] drawn in conformance with the following, contain all of
the information listed and be accompanied by all documents, plans
and data as follows:
A.
Scale. The final major subdivision plan shall be clearly and legibly
drawn to a standard scale sufficient to clearly and accurately show
the existing and proposed features.
B.
Sheet size. The final major subdivision plan and all plans submitted
therewith shall be on standard-sized sheets that are no smaller than
11 inches by 17 inches and no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.
C.
Key diagram. If the final major subdivision plan requires more than
one sheet, a key diagram clearly showing the relative location of
the section shown shall be depicted on each sheet.
D.
Plan information. The final major subdivision plan shall contain
at least the following data and information:
(1)
Name of the subdivision.
(2)
A location map at a scale that clearly shows the site location and
major surrounding roads.
(3)
Existing property and lot layout immediately adjacent to the subject
property.
(4)
Names of adjoining property owners and the names of all adjoining
subdivisions and land developments.
(5)
Existing features: existing man-made and natural features, including,
but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Watercourses and lakes.
(b)
Wetlands accurately shown. In all cases of wetlands containing
1/2 acre or more, a wetlands delineation shall be presented, prepared
by a trained professional, which shall be performed within three years
of the date of submittal of the plan.
(c)
One-hundred-year floodplain areas, including delineation of
floodway, if available.
(d)
Steep slope areas (slopes of 15% to 25% and slopes over 25%).
(f)
Buildings, structures and all other significant features within
the subdivision or immediately adjoining the property.
(g)
Location and description of any certified historical site or
structure.
(6)
Location and purpose of all existing and newly created rights-of-way
and easements.
(7)
Name, number, right-of-way width and location of all existing public
or private streets within or immediately adjoining the property.
(8)
Total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided. These boundaries
shall have an error of closure not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet.
(Proof of closure shall be submitted with the plan.)
(9)
Plan data. The full plan of the proposed subdivision, including,
but not limited to, the following data:
(a)
Sufficient bearings, lengths of lines, radii, arc lengths of
all lots, street rights-of-way, easements, open space areas and areas
to be reserved to accurately and completely reproduce each and every
course on the ground.
(b)
Street names.
(c)
Street widths.
(d)
Rights-of-way and easements.
(e)
Clear sight triangles shall be shown at all street intersections.
(f)
Lot numbers.
(g)
Lot area (where applicable, list net and gross acreage).
(h)
Location and description of monuments and lot markers. Monuments
and markers shall be labeled as found or set in place.
(i)
North arrow.
(j)
Graphic and written scale.
(k)
All building reserve (setback) lines set forth on the plan within
each lot and in the protective covenants.
(l)
Slope and drainage easements as required by roadway cuts and
fills and the stormwater management plan.
(m)
A statement relative to the type of water supply.
(n)
A statement relative to the type of sewage disposal.
(o)
A statement of total area of the property being subdivided.
(p)
A statement of the total number of lots being proposed.
(q)
Deed or record book volume and page number(s), as assigned by
the County Recorder of Deeds, of the latest source of title to the
land being subdivided.
(r)
Zoning district and other dimensional zoning information pertaining
to the subdivision.
(s)
Current County property identification number(s) [PIN(s)] for
the subject property.
(t)
Excepted parcels, which shall be clearly marked "Not included
in this plan."
(u)
A title block on the lower right corner of all plans, which
shall list the date the final major subdivision plan was completed
and the date of each revision.
(v)
The boundaries of all existing and proposed lots shall be determined
by accurate field survey, closed with an error not to exceed one in
10,000 and balanced. However, the boundaries of any residual tract
of more than 30 acres that is not proposed for development may be
determined by deed.
E.
Plan certificates. The following certificates shall be labeled on
the final major subdivision plan using the forms in Appendix D.[2]
(1)
Certificate of accuracy and compliance dated, signed and sealed by
the plan preparer (D-1).
(2)
Certificate of review by the Planning Commission (D-2), which shall
be located along the right or bottom edge of the plan.
(3)
Certificate of approval by the Board of Supervisors (D-2), which
shall be located along the right or bottom edge of the plan.
(4)
Certificate of ownership and acknowledgment of plan, which shall
be accurately completed and signed by the owner(s) of the property
with signatures dated and notarized (D-3).
(5)
Required permit certification, which shall be accurately completed
and signed by the owner(s) of the property with signatures dated and
notarized (D-4).
(6)
Affidavit of plan submission, with the date the plan was accepted
by the County Planning Commission entered, signed by the person who
oversaw the submittal to the County (D-5).
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix D is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F.
Plan notes. The following general notes shall be on all final major
subdivision plans, when applicable, unless alternative text is preapproved
by the Township:
(1)
Private access street. In the event that the subdivision incorporates
a private access street, the following: "The improvement and maintenance
of the private access street(s) shall be the responsibility of those
persons benefiting by the use thereof."
(2)
Private access street serving two lots. In the event that the subdivision
incorporates a private access street serving two lots or units, the
following: "The private access street designated as parcel (parcel
no.) shall be conveyed as an undivided one-half interest each to lots
(lot no.) and (lot no.)."
(3)
Tract attached to adjacent lands. In the event that any lot in the subdivision qualifies under Subsection A(1)(c) of the definition of "subdivision" in § 170-14, the following: "Lot number __________ shall be joined to and become an inseparable part of the other lands of (grantee) as recorded in deed book volume __________, page __________ and cannot be subdivided, conveyed or sold separately or apart therefrom without prior Township approval."
(4)
Access to a state highway. In the event that the plan will require
access to a highway under the jurisdiction of the PennDOT, the following:
"A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of
the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428), known as the 'State
Highway Law,'[3] before driveway access to a state highway is permitted."
[3]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-101 et seq.
G.
Restrictive covenants.
(3)
Wells and sewage disposal systems shall be constructed in complete
accordance with the standards of the DEP (when applicable).
(4)
The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors have not passed
upon the feasibility of any individual lot or location within any
lot being able to sustain any type of water supply or sewage disposal
system (when applicable).
(5)
By approval of this plan, the Township of Middle Smithfield has neither
confirmed nor denied the existence and/or extent of any wetland areas,
whether or not delineated on the plan, and any encroachment thereon
for any reason whatsoever shall be the sole responsibility of the
subdivider and/or developer, his/her heirs and assigns and shall be
subject to the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers and/or
the DEP, and the encroachment shall conform to the rules and regulations
of the jurisdictional agencies.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
When a street is proposed to be submitted for dedication to
the Township that will connect to a highway under the jurisdiction
of PennDOT, an occupancy permit for the subject intersection from
the Department shall be submitted with the final major subdivision
plan.
A.
Permit completion prior to release of guaranty. Prior to complete
release of required improvement completion guaranties or dedication
of any street that requires access to a state highway, the occupancy
permit shall be completed as required and signed by the PennDOT.
B.
Permit completion prior to release of plan. When the required improvements are completed instead of being guaranteed, the requirement as set forth in Subsection A above shall apply prior to the release of the final major subdivision plan for recording.
C.
The Township shall not be required to accept dedication of any street
hereunder.
A completed improvements agreement using the form in Article V[1] shall be submitted with the final plan for an application
that will involve Township-required improvements. (The improvements
agreement must be signed and executed by the subdivider prior to release
of the final plan for recording.)
[1]
Editor's Note: Said form is included as an attachment to this chapter.
An application for review of a final major subdivision plan
and supporting data.
The Planning Commission and/or the Board of Supervisors may
request any additional information and/or data they deem necessary
to determine compliance with Township ordinances.
See procedures in §§ 170-29 through 170-34. Minor subdivision plans shall be prepared in accordance with the "Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Registration Law," as amended,[1] drawn in conformance with the following, contain all of
the information listed and shall be accompanied by all documents,
plans and data as follows:
A.
Scale. Minor subdivision plans shall be drawn at a scale of one inch
equals 50 feet or one inch equals 100 feet, provided that all bearings,
distances and other information can be legibly and clearly presented
on the plan.
B.
Sheet size.
(1)
The minor subdivision plan and all plans submitted therewith
shall be on standard-sized sheets that are no smaller than 11 inches
by 17 inches and no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.
(2)
When only one lot is involved, the plan may be a clear legible
print on a sheet size that is allowed by the Recorder of Deeds for
attachment to the deed of record.
C.
Plan information. The minor subdivision plan shall contain at least
the following information:
(1)
Name of the proposed minor subdivision.
(2)
A location map at a scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet.
(3)
Existing property and lot layout immediately adjacent to the
subject property line.
(4)
Names of adjoining property owners and the names of all adjoining
subdivisions and land developments.
(5)
Existing features: existing man-made and natural features, including,
but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Watercourses and lakes.
(b)
Wetlands accurately shown. A wetlands delineation shall be presented,
prepared by a trained professional, which shall be performed within
three years of the date of submittal of the plan.
(c)
One-hundred-year floodplain areas, with floodway and flood-fringe
shown if available.
(d)
Steep slope areas (15% to 25%, and slopes over 25%).
(e)
Buildings, structures and all other significant features within
the subdivision or immediately adjoining the property.
(f)
Location and description of any certified historic site or structure.
(6)
Location and purpose of all existing and proposed rights-of-way
and easements.
(7)
Name, number, right-of-way width and location of all existing
public or private streets within or immediately adjoining the property.
(8)
The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided.
These boundaries shall have an error of closure not to exceed one
foot in 10,000 feet. (Proof of closure shall be submitted with the
plan.)
(9)
Plan data. The full plan of the proposed subdivision, including,
but not limited to, the following data:
(a)
Sufficient bearings, lengths of lines, radii, arc lengths of
all lots, street rights-of-way, easements, open space areas and areas
to be reserved to accurately and completely reproduce each and every
course on the ground.
(b)
Street names.
(c)
Street widths.
(d)
Rights-of-way and easements described.
(e)
Clear sight triangles shall be shown at all street intersections.
(f)
Lot numbers.
(g)
Lot area (where applicable, list net and gross acreage).
(h)
Location and description of lot markers. Lot markers shall be
labeled as found or set in place.
(i)
North arrow.
(j)
Graphic and written scale.
(k)
Contour lines sufficient to show slope of lot(s) or to show
direction and average percentage of slope.
(l)
Building reserve (setback) lines set forth within each lot and
in the protective covenants.
(m)
Drainage easements as required.
(n)
A statement relative to the type of water supply.
(o)
A statement relative to the type of sewage disposal.
(p)
A statement of the total area of the property being subdivided.
(q)
A statement of the total number of lots being proposed.
(r)
Deed or record book volume and page number(s), as assigned by
the County Recorder of Deeds, reference of the latest source of title
to the land being subdivided.
(s)
Zoning district and all other zoning information pertaining
to the subdivision.
(t)
Current County property identification number(s) [PIN(s)] for
the subject property.
(u)
Excepted parcels shall be clearly marked "Not included in this
plan."
(v)
A title block on the lower right corner of all plans, which
shall list the date the minor subdivision plan was completed and the
date of each revision.
(w)
The boundaries of all existing and proposed lots shall be determined
by accurate field survey, closed with an error not to exceed one in
10,000 and balanced. However, the boundaries of any residual tract
of more than 30 acres that is not proposed for development may be
determined by deed.
D.
Plan certificates. The following certificates shall be labeled on
the minor subdivision plan using the forms in Appendix D.[2]
(1)
Certificate of accuracy and compliance dated, signed and sealed
by the plan preparer responsible for the minor subdivision plan (D-1).
(2)
Certificate of review and recommendation by the Planning Commission
(D-2), which shall be located on the right or bottom edge of the plan.
(3)
Certificate of review and approval by the Board of Supervisors
(D-2), which shall be located on the right or bottom edge of the plan.
(4)
Certificate of ownership and acknowledgment of plan, which shall
be accurately completed and signed by the owner(s) of the property
with signatures dated and notarized (D-3).
(5)
Required permit certification, which shall be accurately completed
and signed by the owner(s) of the property with signatures dated and
notarized (D-4).
(6)
Affidavit of plan submission, with the date the plan was accepted
by the County Planning Commission entered, signed by the person who
oversaw the submittal (D-5).
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix D is included as an attachment to this chapter.
E.
Required covenants.
(3)
Wells and sewage disposal systems shall be constructed in complete
accordance with the standards of the DEP (when applicable).
(4)
The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors have not
passed upon the feasibility of any individual lot or location within
any lot as being able to sustain any type of water supply or sewage
disposal system (when applicable).
(5)
By approval of this plan, the Township of Middle Smithfield
has neither confirmed nor denied the existence and/or the extent of
any wetland areas, whether or not delineated on the plan, and any
encroachment thereon for any reason whatsoever shall be the sole responsibility
of the subdivider and/or developer, his heirs and assigns and shall
be subject to the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers and/or
the DEP, and the encroachment shall conform to the rules and regulations
of the jurisdictional agencies.
F.
Plan notes. The following general notes shall be on all minor subdivision
plans, when applicable:
(1)
Private access street. When the subdivision plan incorporates
a private access street as defined in this chapter: "The improvement
and maintenance of the private access street(s) shall be the sole
responsibility of those persons benefiting by the use thereof."
(2)
Private access street serving two lots. When the subdivision
plan incorporates a private access street serving two lots: "The private
access street designated as parcel (parcel no. of street) shall be
conveyed as an undivided one-half interest each to lots (lot no.)
and (lot no.)."
(3)
Attachment to adjacent lands. When any lot in the subdivision
is to become an inseparable part of the adjoining lands: "Lot number
__________ shall be joined to and become an inseparable part of other
lands of (grantee) as recorded in deed book volume __________, page
__________, and cannot be subdivided, conveyed or sold separately
or apart therefrom without prior Township approval."
(4)
State highway access. When any lot proposed on the subdivision
plan requires access to a highway under the jurisdiction of the PennDOT,
a highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of
the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428), known as the "State
Highway Law,"[4] before access to a state highway is permitted.
[4]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-101 et seq.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
The minor subdivision plan shall be accompanied by the following:
A.
Adjacent holdings. A sketch of the entire adjacent holding of the
subdivider indicating the area of the subdivision in relation to the
other holdings.
B.
Center-line profiles. Profiles of the center line of all private
access streets showing both the existing and possible final grades.
The Planning Commission and/or the Board of Supervisors may, if they
deem it advisable or necessary, require cross sections of any private
access street setting forth both existing ground and the possible
roadway cross section, drawn at a scale of one inch equals 10 feet,
both vertical and horizontal, for any portion or all of the private
access street.
C.
Deed(s) of record. The latest deed(s) of record for the minor subdivision
property.
D.
Plan review application. A completed and signed application for review
of a minor subdivision plan and supporting data.
Approved minor subdivision plans shall be prepared for recording
on a sheet size meeting current requirements of the Recorder of Deeds.
