[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 155-32,
Tentative sketch, was deleted 3-21-2000 by Ord. No. 208.
The plan shall show or be accompanied by the
following information:
A.
Drafting standards.
(1)
The scale shall be no smaller than 100 feet to the
inch.
(2)
Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals, and bearings
shall be expressed in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(3)
The courses and distances of the boundary-line survey
of the entire land to be subdivided.
(4)
The survey shall not have an error of closure greater
than one part in 2,500.
(5)
The sheet or sheets shall be one of the following
sizes; 15 by 18 inches, 18 by 30 inches or 24 by 36 inches. If more
than one sheet is necessary, each sheet shall be the same size and
numbered to show its relation to the total number of sheets in the
plan, e.g., "Sheet No. 1 of 5 sheets."
(6)
Where there are two or more sheets, a key map at a
scale sufficient to show their relationship shall be furnished.
B.
Location and identification.
(1)
A title consisting of the name an address of the subdivider,
developer or builder and the registered engineer or surveyor or qualified
site planner.
(2)
The name of the municipality and subdivision.
(3)
The date, graphic scale and North point
(4)
The entire tract boundary with bearings and distances.
(5)
A key map relating the subdivision to at least three
existing intersections of Township roads.
C.
Existing features.
(1)
Within 400 feet of any part of the land being subdivided:
the location, names, width, radii and surface conditions of existing
streets and alleys and those shown on the Township Official Map Summary
of streets and alleys and the location of watercourses, floodplains,
sanitary sewers, storm drains, utilities above or below ground and
other similar features.
(2)
Within the land to be subdivided:
(a)
The location, names, widths and other dimensions,
including center-line courses, distances and curve data; paving widths,
curblines, right-of-way and curbline radii at intersections and street
location tie-ins by courses and distances to the nearest intersection
of existing and planned streets and alleys; and the location and size
of existing sanitary sewers and storm drains, watercourses and drainage
flows, floodplains, the location and size of utilities above or below
the ground and recreational areas; in addition, the location and dimensions
of existing public utility easements.
(b)
Contours at vertical intervals of five feet
or, in the case of relatively level tracts, at such lesser intervals
as may be necessary for study as determined by the Planning Commission
or Township Engineer. Where reasonably practicable, datum shall refer
to known, established elevations or United States Geological Survey
datum. Steep slopes, over 15% shall be plotted.
(c)
The location and character of existing buildings,
mature trees standing alone, outer limits of tree masses and other
existing vegetation, the location of floodplains, wetlands and other
natural features which may affect the location of proposed streets
or buildings.
[Amended 5-7-1991 by Ord. No. 130]
(d)
The depth of the water table shall be noted
on the plan or in a separate report along with the location of the
test borings. When percolation tests are required, the location of
the test holes shall be indicated.
(e)
Zoning requirements, if any, or requirements
of any Township ordinance or resolution on and adjacent to the land
to be subdivided.
D.
Proposed improvements.
[Amended 5-7-1991 by Ord. No. 130]
(1)
The layout of streets, alleys and crosswalks, including
the names and widths of cartways and ultimate rights-of-way.
(2)
The layout and dimensions of lots and net area.
(3)
A reference to any land to be dedicated for public
use.
(4)
Tentative grades to an existing street or to a point
400 feet beyond the boundaries of the subdivision.
(5)
The location and size of sanitary sewers and storm
drains.
(6)
All building setback lines, with distances from the
center line.
(7)
An indication of any lots in which a use other than
residential is intended.
(8)
Where there are existing buildings located on the
land being subdivided, the buildings that are to be demolished shall
be indicated.
(9)
A statement on the plan shall show the number of acres
being subdivided, the number of lots, the type of buildings, the character
of buildings, lineal feet of new streets and average lot size.
(10)
Approximate location of all proposed landscaping
required under this chapter.
(11)
Demarcation of existing vegetation "to remain"
or "to be removed" and the means of protecting existing vegetation
during construction.
(12)
Emergency services coordination plan.
[Amended 4-18-2023 by Ord. No. 419]
(a)
Provide a comprehensive emergency services coordination plan
with the following details:
[1]
How fire apparatus will fully circulate the building, when possible
utilizing all site ingress and egress points.
[2]
All building ingress and egress points.
[3]
Fire lane designations/striping when applicable.
[4]
Fire hydrant locations.
[5]
All building utility locations, i.e., electric rooms, mechanical
rooms, sprinkler control rooms, and fire alarm control panel rooms.
[6]
Proposed Knox-Box® locations.
[7]
Exterior site utilities i.e., power lines and waterlines.
[8]
Roof access if applicable.
A.
Improvement construction plan.
(1)
Drafting standards. The same standards shall be required
for an improvement construction plan as for a preliminary plan, except
that the horizontal scale of the plan and profile shall be 40 feet
to the inch, and the vertical scale of the profile shall be two, four
or 10 feet to the inch, whichever is most convenient.
(2)
Information to be shown. The plan shall contain sufficient
information to provide working plans for the construction of the proposed
streets or any portion thereof, including all appurtenances, sewers
and utilities, shown on the approved preliminary plan, from one existing
or approved street to another or, in the case of a cul-de-sac, to
its turnaround, and shall include:
(a)
Horizontal plan. The horizontal plan shall show
details of the horizontal layout as follows:
[1]
Information shown on the preliminary plan pertaining
to the street to be constructed and any other utilities to be constructed
with said street.
[2]
The beginning and end of the proposed immediate
construction.
[3]
Stations corresponding to those shown on the
profile.
[4]
The elevation of the curb at tangent points
of horizontal curves at street or alley intersections and at the projected
intersections of the curblines.
[5]
The location and size of sanitary sewers, with
distances between manholes, of water, gas, electric and other utility
pipes or conduits and of storm drains, inlets and manholes.
[6]
The location, type and size of curbs and the
widths of paving, including a cross section.
[7]
The location and species of street shade trees
and the location and type of fire hydrants and streetlights.
(b)
Profile. The profile shall be a vertical section
of the street with details of vertical alignment as follows:
[1]
Profiles and elevations of the ground along
the center line and right-of-way lines of proposed streets.
[2]
A profile of the sanitary sewer, with a profile
over the sewer of the present and finished ground surface, showing
manhole locations with stations beginning at the lowest manhole.
[3]
A profile of the storm drain, showing manhole
locations.
(c)
Cross section. The cross section shall comply
with Township standards and specifications as minimum requirements.
It shall show a typical cross section across the street or alley,
with details of grading and construction as follows:
[1]
The ultimate right-of-way width and the location
and width of paving within the ultimate right-of-way.
[2]
The type, depth and crown of paving.
[3]
The type and size of curb.
[4]
When sidewalks are required, grading of the
sidewalk area should be carried to the full width of the ultimate
right-of-way and slopes of cut or fill extended beyond the ultimate
right-of-way.
[5]
The location, width, type and depth of sidewalks,
when required.
[6]
The typical location, size and depth of sewers
and utilities.
B.
Record plan.
(1)
Drafting standards. The same standards shall be required
for a record plan as for a preliminary plan, and, in addition, for
recording purposes, the plans shall be placed on sheet sizes of 24
by 36 inches, 18 by 30 inches or 15 by 18 inches. All lettering and
lines should be so drawn as to be legible if the plan should be reduced
to half size.
(2)
Information to be shown. The plan, which may constitute
a portion only of an approved preliminary plan, shall show:
(a)
A title, as required for a preliminary plan.
(b)
Courses and distances sufficient for the legal
description of all the lines shown on the plan. The error of closure
shall not be greater than one part in 10,000.
(c)
Names of abutting owners; names, locations,
widths and other dimensions of streets, including center line courses,
distances and curve data; descriptive data of ultimate right-of-way
lines parallel to or concentric with a center line; location tie-ins
by courses and distances to the nearest intersection of all existing,
planned and approved streets, alleys and easements; and recreational
areas and other public improvements, within the land to be subdivided.
(d)
All lots are to be deeded to the site of public
ultimate rights-of-way so that a single deed may be drawn to the governing
body for the dedication of streets by the subdivider, developer or
builder.
(e)
Evidence that the plans are in conformity with
zoning, building, sanitation and other applicable Township ordinances
and regulations. In any instance where such plans do not conform,
evidence shall be presented that an exception has been officially
authorized.
(f)
The location, material and size of monuments
with reference to them.
(g)
Building setback lines with distances from the
center line.
(h)
Restrictions in the deed affecting the subdivision
of the property.
(3)
Certificates. When approved, the record plan must
show:
(a)
The signature of the registered engineer or
surveyor, certifying that the plan represents a survey made by him,
that the monuments shown thereon exist as located and that all dimensional
and geodetic details are correct.
(b)
The signature of the subdivider, developer or
builder, certifying his adoption of the plan.
(c)
The signature of the Township Supervisors and
the date of approval.
(d)
The signature of the members of the Planning
Commission of Limerick Township and the date of approval.
C.
Landscape plan.
[Added 5-7-1991 by Ord. No. 130]
(1)
Drafting standards. The same standards shall be required
as for a preliminary plan.
(2)
Information to be shown:
(a)
The plan scale, date, North arrow and location
map with zoning district designations for the site and adjacent properties.
(b)
The location of all existing and proposed buildings
and structures.
(c)
The location of all existing and proposed roads,
parking, service areas and other paved areas.
(d)
The location of all outside storage and trash
receptacle areas.
(e)
Sidewalks, berms, fences, walls, freestanding
signs and site lighting.
(f)
Existing and proposed underground and aboveground
utilities, such as site lighting, transformers, hydrants, manholes,
valve boxes, etc. (Reference may be made to other submission drawings.)
(g)
All existing and proposed contours at two-foot
intervals; in order to determine the relationship of planting and
grading, areas with slopes in excess of 3:1 shall be indicated on
the plan.
(h)
Existing mature trees, woodland and tree masses
to remain.
(i)
Existing mature trees, woodland and tree masses
to be removed.
(j)
The location of all proposed landscaping, including
required street trees, stormwater basin landscaping, parking lot landscaping,
perimeter buffer and site element screen landscaping.
(k)
A planting schedule listing proposed plant material,
species, size, quantity and root condition.
(l)
A schedule showing all chapter requirements
and plantings proposed for each category.
(m)
Planting details, including method of preparing
existing vegetation and planting methods.
(n)
Information in the form of notes or specifications
concerning seeding, sodding, ground cover, mulching and the like.
(o)
A detailed cost estimate shall be submitted
with the public improvement escrow, showing the value of all proposed
landscaping, including all labor, materials and guaranty.
(3)
Certificates. When approved, the landscape plan must
show:
A.
A preliminary and final plan of a plat of land development shall be required and shall be presented in conformance with the drafting standards, existing features of the land to be set forth and information to be shown as enumerated in §§ 155-33 and 155-34 of this article as they are applicable to land development plans.
[Amended 3-21-2000 by Ord. No. 208]
B.
In addition, a land development plan shall include
the following:
(1)
All covenants relating to use.
(2)
Man-made structures and features for the use of two
or more prospective occupants.
(3)
The lot, tract or parcel size.
(4)
The zoning classification and applicable standards
with which compliance is necessary for granting final approval.
(5)
The type of dwelling or commercial/industrial use.
(6)
The density and/or intensity of use.
(7)
Lot coverage.
(8)
Use of the development.
(9)
The location and placement of accessory structures
and facilities.
(10)
Streets, pedestrianways and parking facilities.
(11)
Common open space.
(12)
Public facilities.
(13)
A site-utilization scheme.
(14)
Specifications for required improvements and
changes to be effected upon the existing terrain or existing structures
thereon.
