All plans submitted for tentative review shall be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 50 feet or larger (e.g., one inch equals 30 feet) and shall contain the following information:
A. 
General data.
(1) 
Name of proposed planned residential development.
(2) 
North point.
(3) 
Graphic scale and legend describing all symbols shown on the plan.
(4) 
Day, month and year the plan was prepared and/or revised.
(5) 
Name and address of the owner and deed book and page numbers of the deeds conveying the property to the owner.
(6) 
Name and address of the individual or firm preparing the plan.
(7) 
Names of abutting property owners and their deed book and page numbers.
(8) 
Key map showing the location of proposed planned residential development and all roads within 1,000 feet therefrom.
(9) 
Centre County tax parcel numbers of all parcels included in the planned residential development.
B. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Perimeter boundaries of the total property, showing bearings to the nearest minute and distances to the nearest hundredth of a foot.
(2) 
Total acreage of the property and total square feet within each lot of the development.
(3) 
Current zoning district, as stipulated in the Chapter 200, Zoning.
(4) 
Natural features.
(a) 
Sinkholes, watercourses, tree masses and unique vegetation or natural features.
(b) 
Floodplain and steep slopes, as defined by Chapter 200, Zoning.
(c) 
Topographic contour lines at vertical intervals of two feet for land with average undisturbed slope of 4% or less and at intervals of five feet for land with average natural slopes exceeding 4%, including source of topographic data.
(5) 
Approximate location of man-made features in or within 50 feet of the property, including:
(a) 
Sewer lines.
(b) 
Water mains and fire hydrants.
(c) 
Electrical lines and poles.
(d) 
Culverts and bridges.
(e) 
Railroads.
(f) 
Buildings.
(g) 
Streets, including right-of-way and cartway widths and approximate grades.
C. 
Proposed development.
(1) 
The approximate location, total ground floor area, total floor area, height and use of buildings and other structures (all area dimensions shall be indicated in square feet).
(2) 
The approximate location and area of driveways and parking and loading areas.
(3) 
The property lines of lots to be subdivided, measured to the nearest foot.
(4) 
The approximate locations of sidewalks and walkways, including widths, surfacing materials and ramps for the handicapped.
(5) 
The approximate location of utility and drainage easements.
(6) 
The approximate location and pipe diameter of sewer and water mains.
(7) 
The following regional fire protection requirements:
[Amended 9-4-2003 by Ord. No. O-03-16[1]]
(a) 
The applicant shall contact the Water Authority to obtain fire flow rates for the water system serving the proposed subdivision or land development. These flow rates shall be provided as a note on the plan submitted to College Township.
(b) 
All plans shall provide the size of all existing and proposed water lines and fire hydrants in, and adjacent to, the proposed subdivision or land development.
(c) 
The location, construction detail(s) and ownership information of any water storage system shall be provided in the plan detail sheets. (Approved design specifications for underground storage tanks may be obtained from the Centre Region Fire Administrator.)
(d) 
Setbacks and/or building separations shall be graphically noted on all plans.
(e) 
Details for all existing and proposed fire apparatus access routes.
(f) 
Details for all existing and proposed Fire Department connections and hydrants.
(g) 
The plan shall provide a note indicating if any structure within the proposed development will have a built-in fire suppression system, including but not limited to automatic fire sprinkler systems.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance established regulations affecting or relating to subdivision and land development plans. Subdivision plans of four parcels or less and changes to existing subdivisions that impact four parcels or less are exempt from the requirements of this ordinance.
(8) 
Perimeter setbacks and required buffer yards.
(9) 
Street information, including:
(a) 
Location and width of rights-of-way and cartways.
(b) 
Proposed street names.
(c) 
Approximate road profiles along the center line of each proposed street, showing finished grade at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
(d) 
Vegetation to be planted between the curb or shoulder and the right-of-way line.
(10) 
A conceptual landscaping plan indicating the treatment of materials and landscaping concepts used for private and common open space.
(11) 
A general grading plan showing any major alterations to the topography of the site.
(12) 
A plan showing the general location and type of all stormwater conveyance and detention and/or retention facilities designed to serve more than one lot or to collect stormwater from streets and common areas.
(13) 
Property owners' association requirements as set forth in § 180-9A(17) of the College Township Code.
[Added 7-21-2005 by Ord. No. O-05-11]
(14) 
A transportation impact report pursuant to § 180-9B(18).
[Added 2-20-2014 by Ord. No. O-14-01]
D. 
Common open space.
(1) 
The location and area of the proposed common open space.
(2) 
The proposed use and improvements of common open space.
(3) 
The location and use of common recreational facilities.
(4) 
The location and area of land to be dedicated for public purposes.
E. 
Density calculation.
(1) 
A table shall be included on the plan describing each phase or section with quantitative data, including the following:
(a) 
The total area of the development and of each phase or section.
(b) 
The total area devoted to residential uses, the total number of dwelling units, the number of each type of unit and the total residential floor area in the development and in each phase or section. Residential uses include all dwelling units, parking areas for said units and those lands surrounding the dwelling units not designated as common open space.
(c) 
The number of dwelling units per acre in the development and each phase or section.
(d) 
The area of streets, parking, sidewalks and walkways and the total area paved and percent of area paved or covered by structures in the development and each phase or section.
(e) 
The total acreage and percent of acreage in common open space in the development and each phase.
(f) 
The total area devoted to planned recreational use throughout the entire development and in each phase.
(g) 
The total area devoted to nonresidential uses and total floor area of nonresidential buildings in the development and in each phase.
F. 
Narrative statement. A written statement, including the following:
(1) 
A statement of the ownership of all of the land included within the planned residential development.
(2) 
An explanation of the character and intent of the planned residential development and the reasons why the development would be in the public interest and consistent with the objectives in the Township Comprehensive Plan.
(3) 
A statement describing any proposed innovative design concepts included in the plan.
(4) 
The substance of covenants, grants of easements or other restrictions proposed to be imposed on the use of land, buildings and structures, including proposed easements or grants for public use or utilities.
(5) 
A description of the form of organization proposed to own and maintain the common open space, recreational facilities or other common facilities.
(6) 
A statement of the proposed use and improvement of common open space and recreational facilities.
(7) 
A description of proposals to preserve natural features and existing amenities and a statement of conceptual landscaping designs.
(8) 
A statement describing the stormwater management methods to be employed.
G. 
Development schedule. When a planned residential development is proposed to be submitted for final approval in sections or phases over a period of years, the following shall be included with the application for tentative approval:
(1) 
The stages in which the development will be submitted for final approval and the approximate date when each phase will be submitted for final approval.
(2) 
The approximate date when the development and each phase will be completed.
H. 
Signature.
(1) 
Signature(s) and seal(s) of a licensed engineer and/or architect or landscape architect who prepared or supervised the preparation of the plan.
(2) 
Signed, notarized statement by the owner certifying ownership of the property.
(3) 
Space for approval signatures by the Chairman and Secretary of the Council, including date of such approval.
I. 
Fire protection plan procedures.
[Added 9-4-2003 by Ord. No. O-03-16[2]]
(1) 
College Township will provide all subdivision and land development plans, whether preliminary or final, to the Fire Chief at the time they are provided to the Centre Regional Planning Agency (CRPA) for review. The deadline for the review and comment by the Fire Chief shall be the same as the deadline for review and comment by the College Township Zoning Administrator and the CRPA. The Fire Chief shall review the plans for the following fire protection features:
(a) 
Fire flow and/or water supply available for fire fighting.
(b) 
The location and available flow of fire hydrants.
(c) 
The location, design and capacity of water storage facilities.
(d) 
Fire apparatus access.
(e) 
The location of fire lanes, if needed.
(f) 
The location of any Fire Department connections provided.
(g) 
The presence of any built-in fire suppression systems.
(2) 
The Fire Chief shall provide written comments on the plan to the applicant and College Township within 10 business days.
(3) 
If any revisions are made to the plan following the Fire Chiefs initial review, the plan will be provided to the Fire Chief three business days prior to the meeting where the plan will be considered for approval by the College Township Council.
(4) 
The Fire Chief shall provide written comments on any revised plans to the applicant and College Township.
(5) 
If the plan is not recommended by the Fire Chief, the Council may:
(a) 
Deny or conditionally approve the plan based on the conditions listed in the Fire Chiefs comments; or
(b) 
Determine that the applicant has adequately addressed water supply and/or fire apparatus access and approve the plans.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance established regulations affecting or relating to subdivision and land development plans. Subdivision plans of four parcels or less and changes to existing subdivisions that impact four parcels or less are exempt from the requirements of this ordinance.
J. 
Workforce housing. If any dwellings are voluntarily or required to be designated as workforce housing within a planned residential development, the requirements of § 180-9C shall be met at time of submittal of the tentative plan.
[Added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. O-13-01]
A. 
Plans submitted for final review shall include all information required in § 145-12 above. Where applicable, the final plan for the development shall meet the plan requirements contained in the following Township ordinance sections, as amended:
[Amended 2-20-2014 by Ord. No. O-14-01]
(1) 
Article II, Plan Review Procedures, § 180-11, Contents of final plan, of Chapter 180, Subdivision of Land.
(2) 
Article IV, Stormwater Management Plan Requirements, of Chapter 175, Stormwater Management.
B. 
Should a developer desire to incorporate a sign(s) at a main entrance to a planned residential development which does not conform to the criteria outlined in Chapter 170, Signs, said sign(s) shall be submitted as part of the application for the planned residential development. This section is intended to encourage innovativeness, creativity and aesthetic consideration in the development of signs at the main entrances to planned residential developments only. Should the Council find that the proposed sign(s) does not lend itself to the intents of this section and that said sign should not be included in the planned residential development, then the location and design of the sign(s) will be governed by the criteria stipulated in Chapter 170, Signs.
All record plans shall meet the requirements of Chapter 180, Subdivision of Land, as amended, and shall be exact replicas of the final plan approved by the Township Council.