For the purpose of having a subdivision or land
development considered and approved by the Planning Commission or
Board of Commissioners, the applicant shall file with the Township
Engineer the following items as the initial submission, in addition
to the required number of plans:
A. A signed subdivision and land development application.
B. A title report, including but not limited to a list
of all encumbrances and, if appearing on record, the book and page
numbers.
C. A statement setting forth in detail the character
of the improvements the applicant proposes to make on the property
to be developed, if known.
D. A development schedule indicating the approximate
date when construction can be expected to begin and be completed,
if known.
E. A copy of all restrictions, covenants and limitations,
if any, under which lots are to be sold.
F. Appropriate evidence that the applicant is the owner
or has an equitable interest in the property.
G. A statement concerning ownership of the applicant.
A sketch plan may be submitted by the applicant
as a basis for informal discussion with the Planning Commission. Data
furnished at this stage shall include the following information:
A. Site plan, showing:
(1) The name of the subdivision or land development.
(2) The name and address of the owner/applicant.
(3) The name and address of the engineer, surveyor, architect,
landscape architect or planner responsible for the plan.
(4) Zoning requirements, including:
(a)
Applicable district and district boundaries.
(b)
Maximum density permitted and proposed density,
if applicable.
(c)
Lot size and yard requirements.
(d)
Required and/or proposed open space and impervious
surface coverage ratios.
(f)
Any variances or special exceptions granted.
(5) A location map showing the relation of the site to
adjoining properties and streets, within 500 feet (scale: one inch
equals 600 feet).
[Amended 6-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-15]
(7) Written and graphic scales, including scale of location
map.
(8) The total acreage of the site.
(10)
Boundaries of all adjoining properties (with
names and addresses of landowners in the case of unplatted land).
[Amended 6-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-15]
(11)
Existing streets on and adjacent to the site
with rights-of-way.
(12)
Existing principal buildings, and their respective
uses, and driveways on the adjacent peripheral strip; sewer lines,
storm drains, culverts, bridges, utility easements, quarries, railroads
and other significant man-made features within 500 feet of and within
the site (this includes properties across streets).
(13)
The proposed general street layout.
(14)
The proposed general lot layout.
(15)
The types of buildings proposed.
(16)
The number of dwelling units proposed.
(17)
Parking areas, with dimensions and number of
parking spaces.
B. Natural features map. This plan is required for all
major subdivision and land development submissions. For minor subdivisions,
the information below may be included on the site plan. The following
information shall be indicated:
(1) Contour lines measured at intervals of two feet. Slopes
may be determined by interpretation of United States Geological Survey
maps at this stage.
(8) Wetlands, where their potential presence is indicated
by any one or more of the following: the National Wetlands Inventory
Maps, as prepared by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or
any other governmental agency having jurisdiction; hydric soils or
soils with hydric inclusions, as depicted in the Soil Survey of Chester
and Delaware Counties and/or in the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service (USDA SCS) Hydric Soils Lists; and the existence
of hydrophytic vegetation or hydrologic conditions, as determined
by on-site investigations. Upon review of the information submitted
or the applicant's conclusion that no wetlands appear to exist on
the site, the Township may indicate whether it concurs in these preliminary
findings and whether it feels the applicant should undertake a wetlands
delineation as part of the preliminary plan submission.
[Amended 6-26-1989 by Ord. No. 89-28; 10-15-1991 by Ord. No.
91-41]