A final erosion and sedimentation control plan pursuant to the rules and regulations of DEP (Title 25, Part 1, Subpart C, Article
II, Chapter 102, of the Pennsylvania Code) and evidence that complete applications have been submitted for any required erosion and sedimentation control permit are required. If an erosion and sedimentation control permit is not required, the applicant shall provide evidence that the erosion and sedimentation control plan has been reviewed and approved by the County Conservation District office; however, if the district office does not desire to review the plan, the Borough Council may, at its own discretion, have the plan reviewed by the Borough Engineer. The cost of the review shall be paid for by the applicant.
[Amended 3-10-2011 by Ord. No. 2148, approved 3-11-2011]
Refer to Borough of Carlisle Code, Chapter
217, Stormwater Management. Stormwater facilities shall be designed for the storm event required therein.
The design and development of all subdivisions
and land developments shall preserve, whenever possible, natural features
which will aid in providing open space for recreation and conditions
generally favorable to the health, safety and welfare of the residents
of the Borough. Some of these natural features include: the natural
terrain of the site, woodland areas, large trees, natural watercourses
and bodies of water, wetlands, rock outcroppings and scenic views.
A. Trees and planting.
(1) In any residential subdivision or land development,
supplemental planting, in the form of appropriate street trees, shall
be introduced. Such trees shall be planted at intervals of not less
than 30 feet nor greater than 50 feet within a tree lawn of a minimum
width of four feet. Trees are to be planted at the expense of the
applicant and shall not be less than 1 1/2 inches in caliper.
Refer to the Zoning Ordinance for an approved species list of street trees.
(2) All subdivisions and land developments shall have
shade trees at a ratio of not less than one such tree per dwelling
unit, leasehold unit or commercial unit.
(3) Mature
trees and woodlots shall be clearly identified on all land development
and subdivision plans, and protected and integrated into the design
of the proposal. Mature trees shall mean any noninvasive species with
a minimum diameter at breast height ( DBH, at 4.5 feet above grade)
of six inches. Special efforts shall be made to retain existing mature
trees that are adjacent to existing residences, other buildings, and
public rights-of-way to maintain vegetative buffering, privacy, and
an attractive streetscape.
[Added 5-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2377, approved 5-13-2021]
B. Stream and creek maintenance easement.
(1) A maintenance easement with a minimum width of 25
feet from the top of both banks shall be provided along the LeTort
Spring Run.
(2) Access shall be provided to the water and maintenance
easement area. The width of such access points shall not be less than
20 feet.
Notwithstanding any other provision herein,
no proposed subdivision or land development shall be designed in a
manner which, either in the construction or completed stage, would
constitute a serious risk to public safety or health or would create
a public nuisance.