[Ord. 6-98, 9/1/1998, § 401]
1.
A sketch plan may be submitted by the subdivider or developer as
a basis for informal discussion with the Planning Commission, which
may comment upon such sketch plan, but no approval or disapproval
shall be given.
2.
Data furnished in a sketch plan shall be at the discretion of the
subdivider. For fullest usefulness, it is suggested that a sketch
should include the following information:
A.
Tract boundaries.
B.
Location within Richmond Township.
C.
North point.
D.
Streets on and adjacent to the tract.
E.
Significant topographical physical features including floodplains
if any.
F.
Proposed general street layout.
G.
Proposed general lot layout, including location of proposed open
space and other preservation areas.
3.
A subdivision sketch plan need not be to scale nor are precise dimensions
required.
[Ord. 6-98, 9/1/1998, § 402]
1.
The preliminary plan shall be at a scale of not more than 100 feet
to the inch.
2.
The preliminary plan shall show or be accompanied by the following
information:
A.
Proposed subdivision or land development name or identifying title.
B.
Richmond Township name.
C.
North point, scale and date of preparation.
D.
Name(s) and addresses of the owner(s) of the property, including
reference to deed book, volume and page of current legal owner.
E.
Name of the registered engineer or surveyor or other person responsible
for the plan.
F.
Tract boundaries, with bearings and distances.
G.
Existing contours at vertical interval of five feet or, in the case
of relatively level tracts, at such lesser interval as may be necessary
for satisfactory study and planning of the tract.
H.
Datum to which contour elevations refer shall be U. S. Coastal and
Geodetic Survey datum. (Richmond Township will furnish elevations
of nearest known bench marks.)
I.
All existing water courses, floodplains or tree masses and other
significant natural features with a map showing the location of the
proposed subdivision and/or land development with respect to any identified
floodplain area or district, including information on the one-hundred-year
flood elevations. Where the subdivision and/or land development lies
partially or completely within any identified floodplain area or district
or where such activities border on any identified floodplain area
or district, the preliminary plan map shall include the following
information:
(1)
The location and elevation of proposed roads, utilities, and
building sites, fills, flood or erosion protection facilities.
(2)
The one-hundred-year flood elevations.
(3)
Areas subject to special deed restrictions.
(4)
All such maps shall show contours at intervals of two or five
feet depending upon the slope and identify accurately the boundaries
of the identified floodplain areas or districts.
J.
All existing buildings, sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum
or petroleum products lines, fire hydrants and other significant man-made
features.
K.
All existing streets on or adjacent to the tract, including name,
right-of-way width and cartway width.
L.
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way, and the
purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
M.
Location and width of all proposed streets, alleys, rights-of-way
and easements; proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions and
areas of all lots; proposed minimum set-back line for each street;
playgrounds, public buildings, public areas and parcels of land proposed
to be dedicated or reserved for public use; proposed street names;
proposed watercourses and detention ponds; proposed phasing of land
development; typical section of all streets.
N.
Total acreage, number of lots, average lot size, density, open space
and existing zoning classification.
O.
Names of owners of all adjoining properties and the names of all
abutting subdivisions.
P.
A location map, at a scale of 400 feet to the inch, showing the proposed
development and adjoining areas, will be required.
Q.
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the subdivider's
entire holding, a sketch shall be submitted of the prospective street
layout for the remainder.
R.
Where applicable, a plan revision module for land development shall
be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be prepared in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection. The completed module shall accompany the preliminary plan
submission.
S.
All existing and proposed drainage structures, land disturbances
and impervious surfaces; all temporary and permanent stormwater management
controls; all erosion and sedimentation controls; maintenance responsibilities
of permanent stormwater management control facilities; and all streams
or other bodies of water, swales and drainage-ways.
T.
When required by § 22-511 of this chapter, a proposed soil erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be submitted.
U.
A map showing the exact location and elevation of all proposed buildings,
structures, roads and public utilities to be constructed within any
identified floodplain area or district. All such maps shall show contours
at intervals of two feet and identify accurately the boundaries of
the floodplain areas. Submission of the final plan shall also be accompanied
by all required permits and related documentation from the Department
of Environmental Protection and any other Commonwealth agency or local
municipality where any alteration or relocation of a stream or watercourse
is proposed. In addition, documentation shall be submitted indicating
that all affected adjacent municipalities have been notified of the
proposed alteration or relocation. The Department of Community Affairs
and the Federal Insurance Administrator shall also be notified whenever
any such activity is proposed.
V.
Block for signatures of the reviewing agency membership and date
of recommendation, as per example in Appendix B.
W.
Block for signatures of the Board of Supervisors and date of approval,
as per example in Appendix B.
X.
Land development plans shall show building locations and parking
areas in addition to the above information.
Y.
A letter from the subdivider specifically requesting any waiver from
the regulations herein established and citing the reasons for same.
Z.
Water Supply. If water is to be provided by means other than private
wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within
the subdivision or development, applicants shall present evidence
to the Board of Supervisors that the subdivision is to be supplied
by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association
of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility.
A copy of a certificate of public convenience from the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission, or an application for such certificate,
a cooperative agreement or a commitment or agreement to serve the
area in question, whichever is appropriate, shall be acceptable.
[Ord. 6-98, 9/1/1998, § 403]
1.
Final plans shall be on sheets 18 inches by 24 inches. Where necessary
to avoid sheets larger than the size prescribed, final plans shall
be drawn in two or more sections. The plan shall be drawn and annotated
in accordance with the "Subdivision Plan Form" shown as Appendix A
hereto. The final plan shall be at a scale of not more than 100 feet
to the inch.
2.
The final plan shall include or be accompanied by the following:
A.
Subdivision name or identifying title.
B.
Richmond Township name.
C.
North point, scale, date of preparation, and date of preliminary
plan approval.
D.
Name and address of the record owner and subdivider or land developer,
including reference to deed book, volume and page of current legal
owner.
E.
Name and seal of the registered professional engineer or surveyor
responsible for the plan.
F.
Tract boundaries with bearings and distances.
G.
All existing streets and driveways on or adjacent to the tract, including
name, right-of-way width, cartway width, street lines, lot lines,
rights-of-way, easements and areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated
to public use.
H.
Sufficient data, including bearing and length, to locate every street,
lot, easement, right-of-way and boundary line upon the ground.
I.
The length of all straight lines, radii, lengths of curves and tangent
bearings for each street.
J.
All dimensions and angles or bearings of the lines of each lot and
of each lot proposed to be dedicated to public use.
K.
The proposed building setback line for each street and the proposed
placement of each building, except placement for single-family dwellings.
L.
Location and width of all rights-of-way, easements and the purpose
for which the rights-of-way and easements were established.
M.
Location of all sanitary and storm sewer easements, and location
of all watercourses and detention ponds, whether public or private.
N.
All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.
O.
Lots within a subdivision shall be numbered and their area shown
within the lot boundaries; house numbers, as assigned by Richmond
Township, shall also be shown therein.
P.
Typical section for all proposed streets.
Q.
Permanent reference monuments shall be shown on the plan and designated
existing or proposed.
R.
Names of any adjoining subdivisions shall be shown.
S.
Names of the owners of any adjoining unplotted land shall be shown.
T.
An approval block providing for the signatures of the reviewing agency
and the Board of Supervisors and the date of approval, as per example
in Appendix B.
U.
An appropriate statement signed by owner unequivocally indicating
his intention either:
V.
A statement of acknowledgement in legal form, executed by a notary,
stating that the subdivider is the owner or equitable owner of the
land proposed for subdivision, and that the subdivision as shown on
the final plan is the act and deed of the subdivider and that it is
desired to record the same.
W.
A copy of the sewage plan revision module for land development or
other equivalent documentation approved by the Department of Environmental
Protection in compliance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania
Sewage Facilities Act.
X.
Water Supply. If water is to be provided by means other than private
wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within
the subdivision or development, applicants shall present evidence
to the Board of Supervisors that the subdivision is to be supplied
by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association
of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility.
A copy of a certificate of public convenience from the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission or an application for such certificate,
a cooperative agreement or a commitment or agreement to serve the
area in question, whichever is appropriate, shall be acceptable.
Y.
All existing and proposed drainage structures, land disturbances
and impervious surfaces; all temporary and permanent stormwater management
controls; all erosion and sedimentation controls; maintenance responsibilities
of permanent stormwater management control facilities; and all streams
or other bodies of water, swales and drainage ways.
Z.
A map showing the exact location and elevation of all proposed buildings,
structures, roads and public utilities to be constructed within any
identified floodplain area or district. All such maps shall show contours
at intervals of two feet and identify accurately the boundaries of
the floodplain areas. Submission of the final plan shall also be accompanied
by all required permits and related documentation from the Department
of Environmental Protection, and any other Commonwealth agency or
local municipality where any alteration or relocation of a stream
or watercourse is proposed. In addition, documentation shall be submitted
indicating that all affected adjacent municipalities have been notified
of the proposed alteration or relocation. The Department of Community
Affairs, and the Federal Insurance Administrator shall also be notified
whenever any such activity is proposed.
3.
Improvement and Construction Plan.
A.
The improvement construction plan(s) shall be at any of the following
scales:
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Horizontal
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Vertical
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50'/in.
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5' or 10'/in.
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40'/in.
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4'/in.
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100'/in.
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10'/in.
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B.
It shall show the following:
(1)
Subdivision name or identifying title.
(2)
North point, scale and date.
(3)
Name of the owner of record, the subdivider and telephone numbers.
(4)
Name and seal of the registered professional engineer or surveyor
responsible for the plan.
(5)
Center line of streets with bearings, distances, curve data,
sight distances and stations corresponding to the profile.
(6)
Right-of-way and curb lines of streets with radii at intersections.
(7)
Beginning and end of proposed construction of streets.
(8)
Tie-ins by courses and distances to intersection of all public
roads with their names and widths.
(9)
Location of all monuments with reference to them.
(10)
Property lines and ownership of abutting properties.
(11)
Location and size of all drainage structures, public utilities,
street name signs and shade trees.
(12)
Location and size of storm and/or sanitary sewer lines with
stations corresponding to the profile.
(13)
Location of storm and/or sanitary sewer manholes or inlets with
grade between and elevation of flow line and top of each manhole or
inlet.
(14)
Property lines and ownership, with details of easements where
required.
(15)
Beginning and end of proposed construction of storm and/or sanitary
sewer.
(16)
Location of storm and/or sanitary sewer laterals, Ys, etc.
(17)
Location of all other drainage facilities and public utilities.
(18)
Profile of existing ground surface along center line of streets.
(19)
Proposed center line grade of streets with percent of grade
on tangents and elevations at 50 feet intervals, including grades
at intersections, control points, etc.
(20)
Vertical curve data of streets, including length and elevations
and sight distances as required by Engineer.
(21)
Profile of existing ground surface with elevations at top of
manholes or inlets.
(22)
Profile of storm drain or sewer, showing size of pipe, grade,
cradle (if any), manhole or inlet locations, elevations at flow line.
7.
A copy of final deed restrictions or protective covenants.
8.
A copy of any and all proposed written easements or deeds to be granted
including, but not limited to, storm drainage easements, recreation
easements or dedication, or agreements to pay a fee in lieu thereof,
and sanitary sewer easements.
9.
Written agreement of land developer or subdivider in a form approved
by the Board of Supervisors including an agreement to construct in
form and substance agreeable to Richmond Township, required improvements
including but not limited to streets, curbs, sidewalks and storm drainage
facilities.
10.
An approved Department of Environmental Protection planning module
where on-lot sewage disposal systems or community treatment systems
are proposed, or written proof of the Department of Environmental
Protection's approval for the extension of existing sanitary
sewer service.
11.
If required, a highway occupancy permit or review and written approval
by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
12.
Approval by the U. S. Postal Service of street names.
13.
Plans of bridges and other improvements shall contain sufficient
information to provide complete working plans for the proposed construction.
14.
Typical cross-section of streets showing:
[Ord. 6-98, 9/1/1998, § 404]
The subdivider or developer will furnish Richmond Township with
as-built plans for sanitary sewer systems and storm sewer systems
within the subdivision or land development.
