A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The scale shall be 100 feet to the inch and shall be accurate to within one part in 300.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals, and bearings shall be in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(3) 
Each sheet shall be numbered to show its relation to the total number of sheets in the plan, as "Sheet No. 1 of 5 sheets."
(4) 
Where there are two or more sheets, a key map at a scale sufficient to show their relationship shall be furnished.
(5) 
This plan shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer who shall certify that all data concerning existing land, buildings, streets and other locations are correct and that to the best of his knowledge the plan complies with all ordinances and regulations of the Township of Montgomery.
B. 
Existing features of the land. The plan shall set forth:
(1) 
The location, names and widths of streets and alleys, including existing streets; the location and names of railroads; the location of property lines and names of owners; and the location of watercourses, sanitary sewers, storm drains and similar features within 400 feet of any part of the land to be subdivided. Within 400 feet of any part of the land being subdivided or developed, a plan shall show the location and size of all watercourses and the boundaries of floodplain areas (not limited to the established flood level and regulatory flood elevation, where applicable) utilizing base flood elevation data available from federal, state and other sources.
[Amended 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
(2) 
The names, locations, widths and other dimensions, including center-line courses, distances, and curve data, paving widths and 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 and recreational areas within the land to be subdivided. Within the land to be subdivided or developed, the plan shall show the location and size of all watercourses and boundaries of floodplain areas (not limited to the established flood level and regulatory flood elevation, where applicable). Supporting hydrologic and hydraulic data will be required to substantiate the one-hundred-year floodplain location utilizing base flood elevation data from federal, state and other sources.
[Amended 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
(3) 
The contour lines at intervals not to exceed two feet wherever lots abut streets proposed to be laid out through unimproved land. Where the street grade approaches the minimum allowed (see Article III, Design Standards), lesser intervals will be required.
(4) 
The location and character of existing buildings; the locations, species and size of trees standing alone 10 inches or more in caliper measured one foot above the ground; and the location of quarries, marshlands, tree masses, areas subject to inundation and other topographical features which may affect the location of proposed streets and buildings.
(5) 
Measured distances from the center line of streets to buildings, large trees standing alone or other control points and the location of all monuments with reference to them.
C. 
Proposed street and lot layout.
(1) 
The plan shall also contain the following information:
(a) 
A title consisting of the name and address of the subdivider, developer or builder and the registered engineer or surveyor or qualified site planner; the location and area of the subdivision; the date, sale and North point; and the elevation based on Township level data.
(b) 
The courses and distances of the boundary line survey of the land to be subdivided. The survey shall not have an error of closure greater than one part in 2,500.
(c) 
The layout of streets, including names and widths of streets, the ultimate right-of-way widths and widths of alleys and crosswalks.
(d) 
The layout and approximate dimensions of lots.
(e) 
A reference to any land to be dedicated for public use.
(f) 
Tentative grades to an existing street or to a point 400 feet beyond the boundaries of the subdivision.
(g) 
Location and size of sanitary sewers and storm drains.
(h) 
Building setback lines, with distances from the ultimate right-of-way line.
(i) 
Indication of any lots in which a use other than residential is intended.
(2) 
Where the subdivision or land development lies partially or completely in a floodplain or where the subdivision or land development borders on a floodplain, all subdivision and land use plans shall include detailed information identifying the following:
[Added 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
(a) 
Location and elevation of existing and proposed streets, water supply and sanitary facilities and any other permitted improvements, soil types and proposed floodproofing measures.
(b) 
Boundaries of the floodplain and the base flood elevation as defined in Article IV, FP Floodplain Conservation District, of the Montgomery Township Zoning Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 230, Zoning.
D. 
Proposed improvements.
(1) 
The plan shall show the following:
(a) 
Tentative cross sections and center-line profiles for each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan, including a profile of proposed sanitary sewers and storm drains, showing the location of manholes and inlets.
(b) 
Preliminary design of any bridges, culverts or other structures and appurtenances which may be required.
(2) 
All plans shall be drawn to assure that:
[Added 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
(a) 
Proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(b) 
Public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate damage thereto by flooding; and
(c) 
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(3) 
The developer shall provide written proof that adequate precautions against flood damage have been taken with respect to the design of any buildings or structures located in an area where surface water could come in contact with the building or structure.
[Added 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
(4) 
Building or filling in a floodplain area is prohibited, except as permitted by the Zoning Ordinance of Montgomery Township.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 230, Zoning.
E. 
Certificates. When approved, the plan must show:
(1) 
The signature of the subdivider, developer or builder certifying his adoption of the plan and the date signed.
(2) 
The signature of the Township Engineer certifying that the plan conforms to these regulations and the date signed.
(3) 
The signature of the Township Secretary certifying that the Board of Supervisors approved the plan on the date shown.
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 four feet to the inch.
(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 dead end, 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.
[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 curblines.
[5] 
The location and size of sanitary sewers and lateral connections 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 widths of paving.
[7] 
The location and species of street shade trees and the location and type of fire hydrants and streetlights.
[8] 
The direction of flow of surface drainage on the finished grades of all lots within the subdivision.
(b) 
Profile. The profile shall be a vertical section of the street with details of vertical alignment as follows:
[1] 
Profiles and elevations along the present ground surface over the center line and profiles of ultimate right-of-way lines or building setback lines.
[2] 
Profile of the grade along the top of the curbs showing the percentage of grade on tangents and details of vertical curves indicated at intervals of 50 feet on straight grades, intervals of 25 feet on vertical curves and points of grade intersections, as well as elevations of the curb, at tangent points of horizontal curves.
[3] 
Profile of 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.
[4] 
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 of and width of paving within the ultimate right-of-way.
[2] 
The type, thickness and crown of paving.
[3] 
The type and size of curb.
[4] 
When sidewalks are required, grading of 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 thickness of sidewalks, when required.
[6] 
The typical location, size and depths of sewers and utilities.
(3) 
Certificates, in the same form as required on the preliminary plan, shall be shown on the final plan.
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 inches by 36 inches or 18 inches by 30 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 2,500.
(c) 
The 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 not parallel with or concentric with a center line, and location tie-ins by courses and distances to the nearest intersections 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 side of public rights-of-way so that a single deed may be drawn to the Township for the dedication of streets by the subdivider, developer or builder; except that all lots along state or county roads shall show ownership within rights-of-way with the additional widening strip, if any, designated as "reserved for future dedication."
(e) 
Evidence that the plans are in conformity with the Zoning, Building and Sanitation Ordinances[1] and other applicable Township ordinances and regulations. In any instance where such plans do not conform, evidence shall be presented that an exception or variance has been officially granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of Montgomery Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 230, Zoning; Ch. 69, Building Construction and Fire Prevention; Ch. 183, Sewage Disposal Systems; and Ch. 187, Sewers, respectively.
(f) 
The location, material and size of monuments, with reference to them.
(g) 
Building setback lines with distances from the ultimate right-of-way lines.
(h) 
Restrictions in the deed affecting the subdivision of the property.
(i) 
The location of all floodplains and steep slopes as defined in the Zoning Ordinance [2] and herein.
[Added 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 230, Zoning.
(j) 
For purpose of the determination of applicable flood insurance risk premium rates for structures to be located in flood-prone areas:
[Added 4-23-1984 by Ord. No. 18F]
[1] 
The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor, including basements, of all new or substantially improved structures and whether or not such structures contain a basement;
[2] 
If the nonresidential structure will be floodproofed, the elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which the structure will be floodproofed; and
[3] 
If the residential structure will be elevated at or above base flood elevation, and indicating the actual lowest floor elevation, in relation to mean sea level.
(k) 
The present Montgomery County tax parcel and block and unit number for the subject property.
[Added 4-19-1993 by Ord. No. 93-9S]
(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 Secretary, certifying that the Board of Supervisors approved the plan on the date shown.
The subdivider shall be required to deposit cash with the Township in the amount approved by the Supervisors to guarantee payment of the following fees and costs:
A. 
Filing fees. The Township Secretary shall collect a subdivision and land development filing fee, which shall be comprised of an administrative filing fee (which is nonrefundable) and an escrow deposit (which is refundable to the extent not used for processing a subdivision). Said fees and escrow deposit shall be determined and set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, which shall, from time to time by resolution, review and set the fees to be charged and determine the amount of escrow deposits.
[Amended 12-5-1983 by Ord. No. 18E]
B. 
Other costs shall include:
(1) 
Engineering services: the services of the Township Engineer, as provided in these rules and regulations; in addition, all costs for other engineering and professional certification deemed necessary.
(2) 
Legal fees and other costs incident to the preparation and approval of all agreements, bonds and other required legal papers.
(3) 
Materials and facilities tests: the actual costs of all drainage, water and/or material tests.
(4) 
Inspection: the costs of Township inspection, determined and set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, which shall, from time to time by resolution, review and set the fees to be charged for inspections imposed by the Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance.
[Amended 12-5-1983 by Ord. No. 18E]
(5) 
Dedication: legal fees, advertising and other costs involved in the dedication of streets and public improvements to the Township.