[Added 11-13-1996 by Ord. No. 204]
The requirements of this article shall apply to all developers, owners
and/or owner's agents (hereinafter referred to as the "seller") who are
selling a vacant subdivided residential lot or a newly constructed home (hereinafter
referred to as "new residential property") to a member of the general public.
These requirements are intended to ensure that home buyers are informed
about limitations, easements and restrictions on their property, the general
nature of the subdivision and/or land development in which the property is
located, and potential development on abutting properties.
A.
As part of the building permit application process, developers
shall attach a plan showing the actual architectural footprint of the proposed
structure with dimensions and information shown below:
(1)
General information:
(3)
Proposed features.
(a)
Structure location with building dimensions.
(b)
Setback dimensions and floor elevations.
(c)
Proposed finished contours.
(d)
Spot elevations and surface water flow arrows/top of
curb elevations at property lines.
(e)
Waste disposal systems.
(f)
Wells.
(g)
Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures to be
established prior to construction.
(h)
Location of driveways and other paved areas.
B.
Upon completion of the proposed building, the plan will
be updated into an as-built plan showing actual dimensions from property lines
to building corners. All of these lot as-built plans will be required prior
to dedication of the public improvements and release of escrow moneys.
C.
Before signing a sales agreement for any newly constructed
residential or subdivided residential property, or lots for residential building,
buyers shall sign a disclosure statement that verifies that the seller has
provided, shown and explained all the information that is required by this
article.
D.
The seller of any newly constructed residential real
property or of a subdivided lot for residential building shall prominently
display the approved subdivision and/or land development plans in the office
or other place where property sales are transacted, so that they are plainly
visible to all potential buyers of the newly constructed residential property
or lot. The approved subdivision and/or loaned development plan shall include
the record plan and all other accompanying plans approved with the record
plan.
E.
The information listed below shall be clearly shown or
noted on the approved plans or summarized in text narrative, and a copy of
the plans and text narrative shall be given to the potential home buyer. The
approved plans and text narrative shall show and described the following:
(1)
Common areas, such as park lands, streets and open space
which are part of the subdivision or adjacent to the lot building sold.
(2)
All lot lines within the development.
(4)
Membership in a homeowners' association, if required.
A copy of the homeowners' association or condominium agreement shall
be provided at that time.
(5)
All dimensional requirements for the primary sites on
each lot, such as setback requirements, building coverage, impervious surface
coverage and height limits.
(6)
All dimensional requirements for the accessory uses permitted
on each lot, such as size, setback requirements and height.
(7)
The location of all easements through the development,
describing the terms of the easements and showing which lots are affected
by these easements.
(8)
The location of all areas with the development and on
each lot which are classified as wetlands, under the currently used definition,
and a reference to Township Code requirements which govern wetlands.
(10)
The location of stormwater drainage facilities, the paths
of stormwater runoff, and a reference to Township Code requirements which
govern stormwater facilities.
(11)
Any constraints which would affect emergency vehicle's
accessibility to the development.
(12)
The zoning of land which abuts the development and a
description of permitted uses and dimensional requirements for each zoning
district.
(13)
The proposed land use of the development and abutting
properties as shown in the Skippack Township's most recent Comprehensive
Plan.
(14)
Proposed new road rights-of-ways shown in the official
map of Skippack Township, if any exists.
Before the use and occupancy permit is issued, all purchasers of newly
constructed residences shall complete the following statement, which shall
be presented to the Township offices, for the newly constructed dwelling,
or if the sale is of an unimproved lot, to the Township offices before a building
permit is issued. The developer will secure the purchaser's initials
to the form below as part of the agreement of sale.
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Please initial next to each of the following to verify that information
about each was presented and explained with regard to your property:
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(1)
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Common areas, such as park lands, streets, and open space which are
part of the subdivision or adjacent to the lot building sold;
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(2)
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All lot lines within the development;
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(3)
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All uses permitted within the development by Skippack Township's
Zoning Ordinance, including accessory uses and all limitations, easements,
and deed restrictions and other restrictions which affect the development
of the lots and use thereof;
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(4)
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Membership in a homeowners' association, if required. A copy of
the homeowners' association or condominium agreement shall be provided
at that time.
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(5)
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All dimensional requirements for the primary sites on each lot, such
as setback requirements, building coverage, impervious surface coverage, and
height limits;
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(6)
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All dimensional requirements for the accessory uses permitted on each
lot, such as size, setback requirements, and height;
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(7)
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The location of all easements through the development, describing the
terms of the easements and showing which lots are affected by these easements;
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(8)
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The location of all areas with the development and on each lot which
are classified as wetlands, under the currently used definition, and a reference
to Township Code requirements which govern wetlands;
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The location within the development and on each lot of floodplain area,
as defined by the Township's Zoning Ordinance, and reference to Township
Code requirements which govern floodplains;
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(10)
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The location of stormwater drainage facilities, the paths of stormwater
runoff, and a reference to Township Code requirements which govern stormwater
facilities;
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(11)
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Any constraints which would affect emergency vehicle's accessibility
to the development;
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(12)
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The zoning of land which abuts the development and a description of
permitted uses and dimensional requirements for each zoning district;
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(13)
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The proposed land use of the development and abutting properties as
shown in the Skippack Township's most recent Comprehensive Plan;
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(14)
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Proposed new road rights-of-way shown in the official map of Skippack
Township, if any exists.
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I/We, the undersigned, acknowledge that I/We have received a copy of
the subdivision and/or land development plan and related text narrative of
my/our property from the seller and understand and agree to the constraints
imposed therein with regard to my/our property. I/we also understand that
signing this disclosure statement does not release me/us from meeting requirements
of any of the Codes of the Township of Skippack.
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Purchaser
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Owner/Authorized Agent
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Purchaser
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The developers of a subdivision, wherein the developer is building and
selling newly constructed residences, shall present to a prospective purchaser
before the agreement of sale for such property is signed, an individual plan
of the lot involved, showing the street upon which the building will front
and the building envelope with rear, front and side yards shown.
In the event of any violation of this article, the provisions of Article IX, Administration, of this Chapter 169, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of Skippack Township, shall apply, and the preventive remedies, jurisdiction, enforcement remedies as set forth in that Code shall be invoked in the event of a violation or any violations of the foregoing.
