A. 
The scale and sheet size of the sketch plan shall be as required in § 330-13A for preliminary plans. The sketch plan shall contain at least the following data, legibly drawn to scale:
(1) 
Name and address of the applicant and the record owner.
(2) 
Name of the subdivision or land development and the date of the plan.
(3) 
Tract boundaries, accurately labeled, and a statement of the total acreage of the tract.
(4) 
North pointing to the top, where possible, and graphic and written scales.
(5) 
The name of the person or firm responsible for the design of the subdivision or land development.
(6) 
The names of owners of adjoining properties.
(7) 
A location map, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 800 feet, with sufficient information to enable the Planning Commission to locate the property being subdivided.
(8) 
Significant topographical and physical features (i.e., water bodies, quarries, floodplains, tree masses, railroad tracks, existing buildings, wetlands, etc.) on the tract.
(9) 
Proposed general street and lot layout. When apartments or townhouses are proposed, the general building, street, recreation and parking layout shall be shown. When commercial or industrial buildings are proposed, the general building, street, parking and loading layout shall be shown.
(10) 
A statement telling what methods of water supply and sewage disposal will be used.
(11) 
A statement explaining the concept of development and telling the proposed use for each lot, parcel and building indicated on the plan.
(12) 
A soils map of the site, drawn at the same scale as the sketch plan, shall accompany the sketch plan. Soils data shall be based on the Soil Survey, Berks County, Pennsylvania, prepared by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service.
(13) 
An aerial image in color of the tract and adjacent area with the tract boundary and proposed lot layout and street layout for subdivisions and building, site access and parking layouts for land developments superimposed on the image in accordance with the following schedule shall be submitted by the applicant:
Tract Area
(acres)
Distance to Extend Beyond Tract Boundary
(feet)
Minimum Image Scale
>0 to <10
300
1"=60'
10 to <25
500
1"=80'
10 to <50
750
1"=100'
>50
1,000
1"=150'
B. 
In the case of a sketch plan of record, in addition to the above requirements the plan shall also contain the following items:
(1) 
The words "SKETCH PLAN OF RECORD" in an obvious location on any drawings or supplemental data.
(2) 
The source(s) of title to the land being subdivided or developed.
(3) 
Precise bearings and distances for the entire tract and all lot boundaries, accurately labeled, and the location of all required boundary line (perimeter) monuments.
(4) 
Show all setbacks and yard lines and dimension them.
(5) 
All easements or rights-of-way.
(6) 
Names of all owners of all abutting, unplatted land and the names of all abutting subdivisions, if any, with the book and page number where recorded.
(7) 
Existing municipal zoning regulations, including district designations, requirements for lot sizes, front yards, side yards, rear yards and any zoning district boundary lines traversing the proposed subdivision or land development.
(8) 
Location of all required soil probes and percolation test holes if on-lot sewage is to be utilized.
(9) 
Whenever required under the rules and regulations of PennDEP, a copy of the erosion and sediment control plan shall accompany sketch plan of record submission.
(10) 
A signed and notarized certificate of ownership (per Appendix I), a certificate of accuracy (per Appendix II) completed by the surveyor, and two blank certificates of municipal approval (per Appendix III).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendixes I, II and III are included at the end of this chapter.
(11) 
Along the edge of the plan, one blank three-inch-by-three-inch space and one blank 3 1/2-inch-by-six-inch space for approval seals. [See § 330-14C(26) and (27) for preferred locations of these spaces.]
(12) 
A note shall also be added to the plan as follows: "Further subdivision from a tract approved under this section within 10 years of the date of final approval will require plans prepared in full accordance with the major subdivision procedures of the Land Subdivision Ordinance in effect at that time."
(13) 
In addition to the above, all minor subdivisions and lot annexations are required to be recorded in the Berks County Recorder of Deeds office following Township Supervisor approval and endorsement.
(14) 
If on-site sewage disposal is proposed, a subdivision sewage disposal report shall be submitted.
(15) 
If an intersection with a state legislative route is proposed, a letter from the PA Department of Transportation indicating approval of such intersection shall be submitted, or any other agency requirements necessary.
(16) 
Berks County Planning Commission review letter.
(17) 
Berks County Conservation District approval of the erosion and sediment pollution control plan.
(18) 
PADEP sewage facilities planning module approval.
(19) 
Wetlands shall be delineated in accordance with current federal and state regulations by a firm or individual certified to perform such delineation. The firm and/or individual responsible for the wetland delineation shall be identified on the plan. The wetland boundary shall be accurately shown on the plan and shall be encompassed by bearings and distances, tied to a known property corner. In addition, the wetland boundary shall be marked in the field. All wetlands greater than 1/10 of an acre must be incorporated into permanent open space and shall be subject to conservation easements.
(20) 
Steep slope areas shall be delineated and shall be subject to conservation easements.
(21) 
The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided with accurate distances to hundredths of a foot and bearings to 1/4 of a minute. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate survey in the field which shall be balanced and closed with an error of closure not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet; provided, however, that the boundary(s) adjoining additional unplatted land of the subdivided tract (example, between separately submitted final plan sections) is not required to be based upon field survey, and may be calculated. The location and elevation, if established, of all boundary line (perimeter) monuments or markers (refer to § 330-59) shall be indicated, along with a statement of the total area of the property being subdivided.
(a) 
The engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan shall certify as to the accuracy of the survey and the drawn plan. A certificate of accuracy shall be lettered on the plan, using the form specified in Appendix II,[2] and shall be signed by the responsible surveyor.
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix II is included at the end of this chapter.
(b) 
All out-boundary monumentation shall be inspected and approved by the Township Engineer prior to Township Planning Commission approval of the final plan. The Township Engineer shall notify the Planning Commission of his findings.
A. 
The preliminary plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn to a scale of not greater than one inch equals 50 feet with all dimensions shown in feet and hundredths of a foot except that:
(1) 
If the average size of the proposed lots is one acre or larger, the plan may be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet.
(2) 
If the subdivision contains more than 100 acres, the plan may be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet.
(3) 
If the subdivision proposes lots with an average frontage of less than 50 feet, the plan may be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 20 feet.
(4) 
The original drawing and all submitted prints thereof shall be made on sheets either 18 inches by 24 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches, or 36 inches by 48 inches.
(5) 
The plan shall be prepared at a scale ranging between one inch equaling 20 feet and one inch equaling 50 feet if the applicant can sufficiently demonstrate that the scale is necessary to depict the amount of detail required by this Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance while conforming with the provisions for permitted sheet sizes.
[Added 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 818]
B. 
If the preliminary plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram showing the relative location of all the sheets shall be drawn on each sheet. In addition, a match line shall be drawn on each sheet, and the applicant shall indicate along each match line what sheet is adjoined at that match line.
C. 
In addition to the information required by § 330-12A, the preliminary plan shall show:
(1) 
Name of the proposed subdivision or land development and the name of the Township.
(2) 
Every effort should be made to locate the North point to the top, graphic scale, written scale and date, including the month, day and year that the original drawing was completed, and in the case of revised drawings, the month, day and year the original drawing was revised and a description of each revision.
(3) 
Name and address of the record owner and the applicant.
(4) 
Name and seal of registered engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(5) 
The names of any abutting subdivisions and the book and page number where any abutting subdivisions are recorded, and the names of the owners of any adjacent unplatted land and the book and page number where any adjacent unplatted land is recorded.
(6) 
A key map for the purpose of locating the property being subdivided, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 800 feet and showing the relation of the property, differentiated by tone or pattern, to adjoining property and to all streets, roads, municipal boundaries within 1,000 feet of the subdivision or land development. A scale and North point shall be indicated. In addition, the street pattern of the proposed subdivision shall be shown within the key map.
(7) 
Total tract boundaries of the property being subdivided, showing bearings and distances and a statement of total acreage of the property.
(8) 
Zoning district lines within the property, zoning district designations, and area, yard and height requirements applicable to the property.
(9) 
Contour lines at vertical intervals of not more than two feet for land with average natural slope of 4% or less and at intervals of not more than five feet for land with average natural slope exceeding 4%. Contour lines shall be drawn from actual field topography and not interpolated from USGS maps unless specified otherwise by the Township.
(10) 
Location and elevation of the datum to which contour elevations refer. Datum used shall be a known, established benchmark where reasonably practical. Sanitary sewer manholes should not be used as a datum base.
(11) 
All existing sewer lines, water lines, fire hydrants, utility transmission lines, culverts, bridges, railroad tracks, watercourses, floodplain areas determined in accordance with Appendix IV[1] of this chapter and other significant man-made or natural features within the proposed subdivision or land development and within 50 feet from the boundaries of the proposed subdivision or land development.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix IV is included at the end of this chapter.
(12) 
When preparing subdivision or land development plans, the following existing on-site natural resources shall be identified on the plans, and provisions for protecting and/or replacing these resources shall be provided:
(a) 
The removal of healthy mature trees and woodlands shall be permitted as follows:
[1] 
As depicted on an approved subdivision or land development plan, but only to the extent necessary for the construction of roadways, utility lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and stormwater management facilities.
[2] 
As part of construction activities that do not require the approval of a subdivision or land development plan by the Township or for which planning requirements were waived, but only to the extent necessary for the construction of roadways, utility lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and stormwater management facilities.
[3] 
In conjunction with normal lawn preparation and maintenance; however, the removal of woodland is limited by Subsection C(12)(b) below.
[4] 
All requirements of the Tree Ordinance[2] shall be satisfied.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 348, Trees.
(b) 
The removal of woodlands for the construction of residential dwellings, driveways, and yard area shall be limited to a maximum of 25% of individual lot area or 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit, whichever is less, with the following conditions:
[1] 
The limit is in addition to the removal of woodland as permitted by Subsection C(12)(a)[1] and [2] above.
[2] 
Woodland areas shall not be removed from within conservation easements as shown on the approved subdivision and land development plan.
[3] 
Individual trees (six inches dbh or greater) labeled "To Remain" on the approved subdivision or land development plan shall not be removed or negatively impacted by the construction of the dwelling, driveway, or other features associated with the construction of the dwelling without first obtaining written approval from the Board of Supervisors with recommendation from the Planning Commission.
[4] 
All requirements of the Tree Ordinance[3] shall be satisfied.
[3]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 348, Trees.
(c) 
The removal of woodlands for the construction of nonresidential land developments shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions:
[1] 
The area of woodland removal shall not exceed the total tract area minus the open area required in the zoning district.
[2] 
All areas protected by conservation easements shall remain undisturbed.
[3] 
All requirements of the Tree Ordinance[4]shall be satisfied.
[4]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 348, Trees.
(d) 
Except where listed as a permitted use, the stripping and removal of topsoil from lots shall not be permitted. Topsoil may be removed from areas of construction, grading, excavation and other earth-moving activities, but shall be stored elsewhere on the site and stabilized to minimize erosion. Upon completion of the earth-moving activities, the topsoil shall be redistributed to a minimum depth of six inches.
(13) 
All existing streets and streets of record (recorded but not constructed) on or abutting the tract, including names, right-of-way widths, cartway (pavement) widths and approximate grades.
(14) 
The full plan of proposed development, including:
(a) 
Location and width of all streets and rights-of-way, a statement of any conditions governing their use, and suggested type (i.e., collector). The designation of local, collector and arterial streets is subject to the approval of the Township.
(b) 
Suggested street names and all public utility and private easement locations.
(c) 
Building setback lines along each street and the proposed placement of each apartment building, townhouse and nonresidential building. For each apartment building and row of townhouses, the number of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units shall be indicated.
(d) 
Lot lines with approximate dimensions and lot numbers and a statement of the total number of lots and parcels.
(e) 
A statement of the intended use of all nonresidential lots and parcels.
(f) 
The location of all common parking areas and access drives to the parking areas, the size and number of parking stalls, width of aisles and access drives, and proposed grades of parking areas and access drives.
(g) 
Water mains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers (and other drainage facilities), with the size and material of each indicated, and any proposed connections with existing facilities.
(h) 
Parks, playgrounds and other areas to be dedicated to the Township shall be noted. Areas to be reserved for public use, but not to be dedicated, shall be noted, and any conditions governing such use and the arrangements to be made for the maintenance of these areas shall also be noted.
(i) 
Provisions for pedestrian/bicycle circulation other than sidewalks along streets shall be incorporated into the design where townhouses and apartments are proposed.
(15) 
Location of soil percolation test holes when soil percolation tests are required by § 330-15.
D. 
A plan showing soils types and natural drainage patterns throughout the tract shall accompany the preliminary plan and shall be drawn at the same scale as the preliminary plan.
E. 
An erosion and sediment control plan for the entire tract being subdivided shall accompany the preliminary plan when it is anticipated that land disturbance and/or construction activities will begin under preliminary plan approval.
F. 
The preliminary plan shall be accompanied by the following supplementary data as applicable:
(1) 
Typical street cross-section drawing(s) for all proposed streets.
(2) 
Tentative profiles along the center line of each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan. Such profiles shall show natural and finished grades at one of the following sets of scales or any combination thereof:
(a) 
One inch equals 10 feet horizontal and one inch equals one foot vertical; or
(b) 
One inch equals 20 feet horizontal and one inch equals two feet vertical; or
(c) 
One inch equals 40 feet horizontal and one inch equals four feet vertical; or
(d) 
One inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
(3) 
A stormwater management report that demonstrates compliance with all provisions of the Exeter Township Stormwater Management Ordinance,[5] as amended. In addition to managing stormwater from the project as a whole, each individual discharge point shall be managed so that post-development flows do not exceed pre-development flows at any discharge point on the site.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
[5]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 320, Stormwater Management.
(4) 
Preliminary designs of any bridges or culverts. Such designs shall meet all applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and DEP.
(5) 
Three completed copies of the subdivision sewage disposal report whenever soil percolation tests are required by § 330-15.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
(6) 
Where a preliminary plan shows the proposed subdivision of only a part of the applicant's total property, the plan shall be accompanied by a plan of the proposed street system for the remainder of the property so that the street system in the submitted portion can be considered in relation to future connections with the unsubmitted portion. In the case of extremely large properties, the Township Planning Commission may delimit the area for which a prospective street system on adjacent property needs to be shown. The applicant shall also include a statement indicating proposed future land use for the unsubmitted portion of his property.
(7) 
Where new streets are proposed and where requested by the Township, a streetlighting proposal shall be submitted in accordance with § 330-62.
(8) 
For all commercial structures, industrial structures and multifamily dwellings, the developer shall provide renderings or colored elevations of all sides. The structure(s) shall be in keeping with the general context of the surrounding neighborhood.
(9) 
The Township may require an applicant to provide a preliminary center-line stakeout of the proposed road so that an on-site road alignment evaluation may be conducted.
(10) 
All areas involving slopes of 25% or greater and having an elevation rise of 20 feet or more shall be graphically defined on the plan and shall be subject to a permanent conservation easement which prohibits construction or other alteration of the site's ecology without prior approval by the Township Board of Supervisors. The conservation easement boundary shall be accurately shown on the plan and shall be encompassed by bearings and distances, tied to a known property corner.
(11) 
Wetland boundaries.
(a) 
All areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, i.e., swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas, shall be delineated on the plan.
(b) 
Wetlands shall be delineated in accordance with current federal and state regulations by a firm or individual certified to perform such delineation. The firm and/or individual responsible for the wetland delineation shall be identified on the plan and shall certify that the delineation was performed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. The wetland boundary shall be accurately shown on the plan and shall be encompassed by bearings and distances, tied to a known property corner and shall be designated "Primary Wetlands" and shall be subject to a permanent conservation easement.
(12) 
Traffic study prepared in accordance with § 330-47.
(13) 
An environmental assessment statement (report) as defined in the Exeter Township Zoning Ordinance,[6] as amended, shall be submitted unless waived by the Township Board of Supervisors.
[6]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 390, Zoning.
(14) 
An environmental hazard report responsive to § 330-16E shall be submitted.
(15) 
Habitats of threatened and endangered species of special concern in Pennsylvania within the tract, as established by the Pennsylvania Biological Survey and/or Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory. If such habitats exist on the tract, the measures proposed to protect the habitats shall be indicated.
(16) 
All historic and archaeological resources which have been identified and/or inventoried by the Township, the County, the Berks County Planning Commission, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and/or are listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings or Places located within the tract or within 50 feet of the tract.
(17) 
A water resources study prepared in accordance with § 330-48.
(18) 
Aerial photo of subdivision/land development and surrounding areas (1,000 feet beyond boundary of the property) with property boundary lines superimposed.
(a) 
An aerial image in color of the tract and adjacent area with the tract boundary and proposed lot layout and street layout for subdivisions and building, site access and parking layouts for land developments superimposed on the image in accordance with the following schedule shall be submitted by the applicant:
Tract Area
(acres)
Distance to Extend Beyond Tract Boundary
(feet)
Minimum Image Scale
>0 to <10
300
1"=60'
10 to <25
500
1"=80'
10 to <50
750
1"=100'
>50
1,000
1"=150'
A. 
The final plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn to a scale of not greater than one inch equals 50 feet with dimensions shown in feet or hundredths of a foot; except that:
(1) 
If the average size of the proposed lots is one acre or larger, the plan may be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet.
(2) 
If the subdivision contains more than 100 acres, the plan may be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet.
(3) 
If the subdivision proposes lots with an average frontage of less than 50 feet, the plan may be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 20 feet.
(4) 
The original drawing and all submitted prints thereof shall be made on sheets either 18 inches by 24 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches, or 36 inches by 48 inches.
(5) 
The plan shall be prepared at a scale ranging between one inch equaling 20 feet and one inch equaling 50 feet if the applicant can sufficiently demonstrate that the scale is necessary to depict the amount of detail required by this Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance while conforming with the provisions for permitted sheet sizes.
[Added 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 819]
B. 
If the final plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram showing the relative location of all the sheets shall be drawn on each sheet. In addition, a match line shall be drawn on each sheet and the applicant shall indicate along each match line what sheet is adjoined at that match line.
C. 
In addition to the information required by § 330-13C through F(18), the final plan shall show:
(1) 
Name of proposed subdivision or land development and of the Township.
(2) 
North arrow to the top if possible, graphic scale, written scale and date, including the month, day and year the original drawing of the final plan was completed and, in the case of revised drawings, the month, day and year that the original drawing was revised, and a description of each revision.
(3) 
Name and address of the record owner and applicant of the tract, and the source(s) of title to the land being subdivided as shown by the record of the County Recorder of Deeds.
(4) 
The name, address and seal of the registered professional engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(5) 
The names of all abutting subdivisions, if any, with the book and page numbers where recorded, and the names of the owners of all adjacent unplatted land, if any, and the book and page numbers where recorded.
(6) 
A key map for the purpose of locating the property being subdivided, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 800 feet and showing the relation of the property, differentiated by tone or pattern, to adjoining property and to all streets, roads and municipal boundaries within 1,000 feet of the subdivision. In addition, a scale and North point shall be indicated. In addition, the street pattern of the proposed subdivision shall be shown within the key map.
(7) 
The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided with accurate distances to hundredths of a foot and bearings to 1/4 of a minute. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate survey in the field which shall be balanced and closed with an error of closure not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet; provided, however, that the boundary(s) adjoining additional unplatted land of the subdivided tract (example, between separately submitted final plan sections) is not required to be based upon field survey, and may be calculated. The location and elevation, if established, of all boundary line (perimeter) monuments or markers (refer to § 330-59) shall be indicated, along with a statement of the total area of the property being subdivided.
(a) 
The engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan shall certify as to the accuracy of the survey and the drawn plan. A certificate of accuracy shall be lettered on the plan, using the form specified in Appendix II,[1] and shall be signed by the responsible surveyor.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix II is included at the end of this chapter.
(b) 
All out-boundary monumentation shall be inspected and approved by the Township Engineer prior to Township Planning Commission approval of the final plan. The Township Engineer shall notify the Planning Commission of his findings.
(8) 
Zoning district lines within the property, zoning district designations, and area, yard and height requirements applicable to the property.
(9) 
The name (or number) and cartway width and right-of-way lines of all existing public streets and the name and location of all other roads within the property.
(10) 
The following data for the cartway edges (or curblines) and right-of-way lines of all recorded (except those which are to be vacated) and/or proposed streets, and for the right-of-way lines of all existing streets within or abutting the property to be subdivided:
(a) 
The length, in feet to the second decimal point, of all straight lines and any two functions of a chord of all curved lines.
(b) 
The width (in feet) of the cartway and right-of-way and, if required, of the ultimate right-of-way, and (in degrees, minutes and seconds) the delta angle of all curved lines, including curved lot lines.
(c) 
All finished grades as shown.
(11) 
All lot lines shall be completely dimensioned in feet to the second decimal point, if straight, and if curved, with central angle in degrees, minutes and seconds and length of arc and radius. Bearings to 1/4 of a minute shall be shown for all lot lines. Internal angles within the lots may be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds. Each lot shall be balanced to an accuracy of one foot in 10,000 feet. For each lot, the total area in square feet shall be stated.
(12) 
Lot numbers, numbered consecutively, and a statement of the total number of lots and parcels.
(13) 
A statement of the intended use of all nonresidential lots, with reference to restrictions of any type, including permanent conservation easements, which exist or will exist as covenants in the deed for the lots and, if recorded, the book and page number of the County deed book.
(14) 
Building setback lines along each street, side yard lines, rear yard lines and the proposed placement of each apartment, townhouse and nonresidential building. For each apartment building and row of townhouses, the number of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units shall be indicated.
(15) 
The location of all existing and proposed street monuments as required by § 330-59. Elevations shall be indicated for all existing and proposed street monuments.
(16) 
All easements and rights-of-way and any limitations on such easements or rights-of-way. Rights-of-way shall be shown and accurately identified on the plan, and easements shall either be shown or specifically described on the plan. Easements should be located in cooperation with the appropriate public utilities.
(17) 
Location, size, materials, top and invert elevations of all existing and proposed sanitary sewers, storm sewers, manholes, inlets, culverts and bridges, and the location, size and material of water mains.
(18) 
Provisions for pedestrian circulation throughout the tract, when provided by means other than sidewalks.
(19) 
Clear sight triangles as required by §§ 330-23 and 330-25.
(20) 
The location of all common parking areas and access drives to the parking areas, the size and number of parking stalls, the width of aisles and access drives, and proposed grades of parking areas and access drives.
(21) 
If the subdivision or land development proposes a new street or driveway intersection with a state route, a letter from the Department of Transportation indicating approval of such intersection.
(22) 
A certificate of ownership, acknowledgment of plan and offer of dedication shall be lettered on the plan, using the form specified in Appendix I,[2] and shall be signed by the owner(s) of the property and shall be notarized.
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix I is included at the end of this chapter.
(23) 
A certificate for approval of the plan by the Township Planning Commission.
(24) 
A certificate for approval of the plan by the Township Supervisors.
(25) 
The following note shall be placed on the plan:
This plan has been reviewed for conformance with the requirements of the Township of Exeter for Fire Department access to and within the site, and for compliance with the requirements for fire water service on the site or to the building if required. This review does not include nor approve any fire protection systems within the building(s) or structure(s).
(26) 
A blank space measuring 3 1/2 inches by six inches square shall be left, preferably adjacent to the Township certification, in which the appropriate stamp of the County Planning Commission may be applied.
(27) 
A blank space measuring three inches square shall be left along the lower edge of the sheet, in order that the Recorder of Deeds may acknowledge receipt and recording of the plan when it is presented.
(28) 
Typical street cross-sections for all proposed streets.
(29) 
Wetlands boundaries.
(a) 
All areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, i.e., swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas, shall be delineated on the plan.
(b) 
Wetlands shall be delineated in accordance with current federal and state regulations by a firm or individual certified to perform such delineation. The firm and/or individual responsible for the wetland delineation shall be identified on the plan and shall certify that the delineation was performed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. The wetland boundary shall be accurately shown on the plan and shall be encompassed by bearings and distances, tied to a known property corner and shall be designated "Primary Wetlands" and shall be subject to a permanent conservation easement.
(30) 
All steep slope areas shall be delineated and protected as specified in § 330-13F(10).
D. 
The final plan shall be accompanied by the following supplementary data, where applicable:
(1) 
Typical street cross-section drawing(s) for all proposed streets.
(2) 
Profile sheets for all proposed streets within the tract. Such profiles shall show at least the following information, properly labeled:
(a) 
Existing (natural) profile along both cartway edges or top of finished curb of each street.
(b) 
Proposed finished grade at the top of both finished curbs (or proposed finished grade at both cartway edges if curbs are not provided).
(c) 
The length of all vertical curves.
(d) 
Existing and proposed sanitary sewer mains and manholes, and invert elevations.
(e) 
Existing and proposed storm sewer mains, inlets, manholes and culverts, and invert elevations.
(3) 
The profile sheets required by Subsection D(2) above shall be legibly drawn at one of the following sets of scales or any combination thereof:
(a) 
One inch equals 10 feet horizontal and one inch equals one foot vertical; or
(b) 
One inch equals 20 feet horizontal and one inch equals two feet vertical; or
(c) 
One inch equals 40 feet horizontal and one inch equals four feet vertical; or
(d) 
One inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
(4) 
All offers of dedication. These shall be in the form of a separate signed and notarized deed(s) for each street segment or parcel, accompanied by legal descriptions and maps 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches in size. The areas being offered for dedication shall be shaded or otherwise delineated. Where streets are involved, the center-line distance in feet and in miles shall be shown, along with the cartway width and the right-of-way width.
(5) 
Such private deed restrictions as may be imposed upon the property as a condition to sale, together with a statement of any restrictions previously imposed which may affect the title to the land being subdivided.
(6) 
When a private street or streets are proposed, an agreement for the future dedication of the private streets pursuant to § 330-17G(5) shall be submitted.
(7) 
Covenants governing the reservation and maintenance of undedicated open space.
(8) 
With a proposal to change or diminish the course, current or cross section of any stream or body of water, or to construct or change any water obstruction, approval and a permit or written waiver from PADEP and any other cognizant federal agency.
(9) 
Wetlands encroachment permits.
E. 
The applicant shall submit a separate landscape plan showing the number, location, size and species of all trees and shrubbery that will be planted within the subdivision or land development.
F. 
A final grading plan shall be submitted at the time of final plan submission.
G. 
Three copies of the erosion and sediment control plan approved by the PADEP or the Berks County Conservation District for the entire tract shall accompany the final plan submission. Two copies of the Berks County Conservation District's approval letter and/or NPDES permit shall also be submitted. This is the applicant's responsibility. Individual approval letters for each lot shall not be acceptable.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
H. 
Streetlights shall be designed as part of the final plan.
I. 
The Township may require an applicant to provide a preliminary center-line stakeout of the proposed roads so that an on-site road alignment evaluation may be conducted.
J. 
In addition to the required sets of prints, subdivision and land development plans, a digital copy of the plan set shall be provided in one file, in PDF format as well as a digital design file in shapefile (preferable) or AutoCAD .DWG format.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
K. 
The developer shall submit the PADEP sewage facilities planning module approval letter.
L. 
All easements, rights-of-way, buffer zones, etc. shall be written into each affected deed.
M. 
All variance, special exception, conditional use, or court order decisions, including the date the decision was rendered, the body rendering the decision, any conditions contained in the decision and any other information critical to the approval of the plan and future use of the lots or use of the property, shall be shown on the record plan.
N. 
The developer shall obtain and submit a letter from the Exeter Township, Berks County, authority indicating that sufficient capacity exists in the sewage collection system and treatment plant to accommodate the proposed development.
O. 
Habitats of threatened and endangered species of special concern in Pennsylvania within the tract, as established by the Pennsylvania Biological Survey and/or Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory. If such habitats exist on the tract, the measures proposed to protect the habitats shall be indicated.
P. 
All historic and archaeological resources which have been identified and/or inventoried by the Township, the County, the Berks County Planning Commission, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and/or are listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings or places located within the tract or within 50 feet of the tract.
Q. 
A landscape plan depicting the proposed tree, shrub, and planting layout, planting details, material sizes and quantities.
R. 
The following notes shall be required on a recorded plan sheet for each subdivision and/or land development:
(1) 
"Well and sewage disposal systems shall be constructed in accordance with standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection."
(2) 
"Individual owners of lots must receive approval from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer for a sewage permit prior to undertaking the construction of an on-lot sewage disposal system or building that will need to be served by such a system."
(3) 
"The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors have not passed upon the feasibility of any individual lot or location within a lot being able to sustain any type of well or sewage system."
(4) 
"All on-site sewage disposal easements shall remain free and clear of all encroachments, including, but not limited to, sheds, buildings or other structures. No grading without the prior written permission of the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors shall be permitted."
(5) 
"The Township shall have the right, but not the duty, to replace or maintain any drainage facilities shown within the easement(s) provided on the lot(s) at the lot owner's expense."
(6) 
"All drainage easements shall remain free and clear of all impediments, including, but not limited to, sheds, fences, trees, shrubs, or other plantings or structures. No grading without the prior written permission of the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors shall be permitted."
(7) 
"Representatives of Exeter Township shall have the right to inspect the drainage facilities located on the lot(s) from time to time as deemed necessary."
(8) 
"This plan has been reviewed for conformance with the requirements of the Township of Exeter for Fire Department access to and within the site, and for compliance with the requirements for fire water service on the site or to the building if required. This review does not include nor approve any fire protection systems within the building(s) or structure(s). This review also neither includes nor approves any fire protection."
(9) 
"A note relative to the certification of any supplemental studies, plans, reports and/or assessments conducted to support the final plan shall be duly acknowledged, signed and sealed by the professional responsible for preparing the supplemental studies, plans, reports and/or assessments. All such certification notes shall be subject to the approval of the Exeter Township Engineer and Solicitor prior to making an offer of dedication of any municipal improvements."
S. 
As-built plans or improvement plans.
(1) 
Upon the completion of all site improvements required by the approved final plan and subsequent improvements agreement, the applicant or any successor of interest to the applicant shall supply Exeter Township with a complete set of as-built plans or improvement plans for the entire tract showing all lot lines as deeded and all surface and subsurface improvements as actually constructed. The as-built plans shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(2) 
The as-built plans or improvement plans shall be prepared at the same scale as the approved final plan.
(3) 
The as-built plans shall be made on sheets no smaller than 24 inches by 36 inches and no greater than 30 inches by 42 inches.
(4) 
The applicant or any successor of interest to the applicant shall submit the as-built plans or improvement plans to Exeter Township for review and consideration prior to the acceptance of any municipal improvements within the development. The as-built plans or improvement plan shall contain the following information:
(a) 
Street cartway and right-of-way, including the width, horizontal curves, vertical curves, curb radius, transitions for the cartway and curb, and center line road grades.
(b) 
Sidewalk and handicapped ramps, including the location, width and alignment.
(c) 
Driveways and curb cuts, including the locations and widths.
(d) 
Curbs, including elevations along all transitions involving horizontal curves and intersections.
(e) 
Street monuments with elevations.
(f) 
Public utilities, including gas, electric, cable and telephone.
(g) 
Stormwater management facilities, including all detention basins, retention basins, infiltration trenches, pipes, catch basins, manholes, outlet structures, emergency spillways, berms and all other structures, with locations, elevations, dimensions, widths, lengths, slopes, inverts, volume and material.
(h) 
Erosion and sedimentation control facilities, including location, type and specifications for permanent facilities.
(i) 
Sanitary sewer facilities, including treatment facilities, pump stations, collection and conveyance facilities, manholes, clean-outs and laterals, with locations, dimensions, widths, lengths, slopes, inverts and material.
(j) 
Water supply facilities, including treatment facilities, booster pump stations, mains, valves, fire hydrants, service lines, and connections, with locations, dimensions, widths, lengths, slopes, inverts and material.
(k) 
Streetlights, including location, type, size and intensity.
(l) 
Street and traffic control signs, including location, type and size.
(m) 
Street addresses for each lot or building.
(n) 
Landscaping and planting materials, including location, diameter and size.
(o) 
Easements and rights-of-way, including location, width, description and purpose.
(p) 
Tract boundaries and lot lines, including locations and descriptions.
(q) 
Any additional information required by the Exeter Township Engineer.
(5) 
The following wording shall be required to be placed on the as-built plans or improvement plans:
(a) 
"Well and sewage disposal systems shall be constructed in accordance with standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection."
(b) 
"Individual owners of lots must receive approval from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer for a sewage permit prior to undertaking the construction of an on-lot sewage disposal system or building that will need to be served by such a system."
(c) 
"The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors have not passed upon the feasibility of any individual lot or location within a lot being able to sustain any type of well or sewage system."
(d) 
"All on-site sewage disposal easements shall remain free and clear of all encroachments, including, but not limited to, sheds, buildings or other structures. No grading without the prior written permission of the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors shall be permitted."
(e) 
"Exeter Township shall have the right, but not the duty, to replace or maintain any drainage facilities shown within the easement(s) provided on the lot(s) at the lot owner's expense."
(f) 
"All drainage easements shall remain free and clear of all impediments, including, but not limited to, sheds, fences, trees, shrubs, or other plantings or structures. No grading without the prior written permission of the Township Board of Supervisors shall be permitted."
(g) 
"Representatives of Exeter Township shall have the right to inspect the drainage facilities located on the lot(s) from time to time as deemed necessary."
(h) 
The Exeter Township Engineer shall review the as-built plans to determine if they are complete and acceptable. Upon determining if the as-built plans are acceptable, the applicant or developer shall provide Exeter Township with the following:
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
[1] 
Two complete paper copies of the as-built plans or improvement plans.
[2] 
One complete-copy of the plan set of the as-built plans or improvement plans shall be provided in digital PDF format, as well as a digital design file in shape file (preferable) or AutoCAD .DWG format.
A. 
Soil percolation tests shall be performed for all subdivisions in which buildings at the time of construction will not be connected to a live public or live community sanitary sewage disposal system.
B. 
Soil percolation tests shall be made in accordance with the procedures required by DEP.
C. 
Three copies of the subdivision sewage disposal report shall be submitted with the preliminary plan.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
D. 
Soil percolation tests shall be performed at or near the site of proposed on-site sanitary sewage disposal facilities. At least one test shall be performed on each lot within the subdivision, or as required by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer.
E. 
The Township may waive the requirements of soil percolation tests in whole or in part for any lot with an area of 10 acres or more, based on the Sewage Enforcement Officer's recommendations.
F. 
The results of the soil percolation tests shall be analyzed by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer and DEP, if necessary, and the final plan lot layout shall be based on this analysis. If the analysis of the soil percolation test results reveals that the soil is unsuitable for the intended use at the lot size(s) originally proposed, the Township may require that the lot size(s) be increased with the test results.
G. 
The location of deep probe and soil percolation test holes shall be tied to a known or proposed property/lot corner by bearing and distance. Each approved on-site sewage disposal test site shall be enclosed in an easement of sufficient size to allow the construction of the absorption area. In addition, the plan shall contain restrictive notes prohibiting the disturbance of these areas for any use except for the construction and maintenance of the absorption area.