The purpose of the sketch plan is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to consult early with the Township before preparing a preliminary plan. During the sketch plan review process, matters pertaining to access, circulation, lot layout, building layout and conceptual drainage design are analyzed relative to existing natural and man-made conditions, the Comprehensive Plan,[1] Chapter 210, Zoning, and proposals for water supply and sewage disposal.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Plan is on file in the Township offices. See also the Appendixes.
A. 
Subdivision and/or land development plans may be prepared by an architect, landscape architect, engineer, surveyor, land planner or other design professional. When a sketch plan is prepared by someone other than the above-mentioned professional, a property owner can submit a to-scale drawing, provided that the plan is in conformance with § 160-20.
B. 
The applicant may identify the name, address and telephone number of the holder of legal title of the land involved and the nature of the landowner's interest, whether holder of legal title, equitable title or other.
C. 
All sketch plans should be in conformance with Article III, § 160-11, regarding sketch plan procedure.
D. 
All sketch plans should meet the plan requirements of § 160-20.
E. 
Upon submission of a sketch plan, the landowner or developer shall and does authorize the Township and its representatives to enter the site for the purpose of site evaluation.
A. 
A sketch plan at a scale of not more than one inch equals 100 feet should be submitted. It should depict and note the following:
(1) 
The name of the subdivision or land development.
(2) 
The name and address of the owner of record and the applicant.
(3) 
The name and address of the person who prepared the plan.
(4) 
Zoning requirements and the degree to which the plan conforms to such requirements, including:
(a) 
Applicable districts, including overlay districts.
(5) 
Location map showing the relation of the site to adjoining properties and streets within 1,000 feet.
(6) 
North arrow and date.
(7) 
Written and graphic scale.
(8) 
Total acreage of the site, together with the approximate gross and net lot area for each proposed lot.
(9) 
Tract boundaries.
(10) 
Names of the abutting owners, adjoining lot lines and structures on abutting lots within 100 feet of the tract.
(11) 
Streets on or adjacent to the site with existing cartways and existing and proposed rights-of-way.
(12) 
Existing man-made features such as buildings and their uses, driveways, sewer lines, storm drains, culverts, bridges, utility easements, water lines and other significant man-made features within the site. Any structure which is contained within the Delaware County Historic Resources Study of 1983 for Concord Township shall be so identified on the plan.
(13) 
The proposed general street and lot layout, with building setback lines and buildable areas as defined in Article II.
(14) 
Types and number of buildings proposed.
(15) 
Proposed open space and/or recreation areas, including notes on the plan describing the proposed use, activity area and improvement.
(16) 
Proposed methods of water supply and sewage disposal.
(17) 
A note pertaining to the uses proposed for the tract in the Comprehensive Plan.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Plan is on file in the Township offices. See also the Appendixes.
(18) 
Natural Features Map. The following information shall be clearly and legibly depicted on a Natural Features Map, which shall be a separate sheet of the sketch plan submission:
(a) 
Contour lines measured at vertical intervals of not less than 10 feet, including the date and source of the contours. Topographic data derived from the United States Geological Survey Quadrangle Maps may be used for the sketch plan submission.
(b) 
Steep and very steep slopes as specified in § 160-49.
(c) 
Floodway and floodway fringe areas as related to the Floodplain Conservation District Map.
(d) 
Wetlands derived from sources such as the National Wetland Inventory Maps. Sources for any wetlands plotted shall be indicated.
(e) 
Conservation areas as depicted in the Comprehensive Plan.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Plan is on file in the Township offices. See also the Appendixes.
(f) 
Other significant natural features within the lot, including watercourses, ponds, lakes, soils, wetlands and tree masses and any proposed changes in these features; and the approximate location of such features within 200 feet of the lot (this includes properties across streets).
(19) 
In the case of a land development, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(a) 
Proposed location of all buildings and major structures.
(b) 
Proposed location of parking areas and parking lots.
(20) 
A copy of the sketch plan checklist for a major subdivision and/or land development, completed and signed by the engineer or other design professional who prepared the plan.
(21) 
A note indicating ownership of the subject tract, or proof that the applicant is an authorized agent of the owner.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Ord. No. 227, adopted 12-1-1998, the following provisions have been changed to reflect additional provisions pertaining to historic preservation. See Art. XIXA Historic Preservation, of Ch. 210, Zoning.