Approval in accordance with this chapter shall
be required for:
A. Any subdivision, as defined by this chapter, including
the resubdivision or replatting of previously recorded lots or lot
line adjustments for previously recorded lots;
B. Any other land development, as defined by this chapter, other than those excluded by §
201-9 of this chapter;
C. The consolidation, as defined by this chapter, of
two or more lots, tracts or parcels of land for the purpose of one
development; and
D. Any proposal by a developer to construct a street
or any other public improvement to be dedicated to the Municipality
for public use.
The following types of land developments, as
defined herein, are hereby excluded from the provisions of this chapter
governing land developments:
A. The conversion of an existing single-family dwelling
or two-family dwelling into not more than three residential dwelling
units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium;
B. The addition of any accessory building or structure
on a lot or lots subordinate to any existing residential principal
building;
C. The construction of alteration of farm buildings;
D. Any change of use of an existing structure that results
in a maintenance or reduction of existing density, required parking
or traffic generation and which does not require a conditional use;
or
E. The addition of a commercial accessory building less
than or equal to 1,000 square feet wherein such structure exceeding
1,000 square feet shall be considered a principal structure by this
chapter.
F. An abbreviated approval process may be used in accordance
with this article.
Plans and data involving minor subdivisions
of five lots and minor subdivisions which may be processed through
the administrative or abbreviated approval process shall include but
not be limited to the following:
A. Twelve copies of the plat shall be submitted along with the fee as required by Chapter
112 of the Murrysville Code along with three copies of all applications and required reports. The Director of Community Development may waive the number of copies required for administrative approvals.
B. A digital copy shall be submitted in accordance with §
201-42.
C. The proposed plan shall be drawn at a scale of one
inch equals 100 feet or greater, though not less than one inch equals
100 feet.
D. The proposed plan shall be legibly drawn on linen
or comparable permanent material of a size not to exceed 24 by 36
inches.
E. The plan shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1) A description of covenants.
(2) The title, to include:
(a)
The location, by municipality, county and state.
(b)
The names and addresses of the owner or owners.
(c)
The name of the registered engineer or surveyor
who surveyed the property and/or prepared the plan, with signature
and seal of the same.
(d)
The North point, date and graphic scale.
(e)
Certification and signature blocks for approving
agencies.
(3) The proposed use of the land.
(4) Lot lines, dimensions and land area of the proposed
lot and also the area remaining in the original parcel.
(5) Existing and proposed streets, alleys and/or easements
on or adjacent to the tract.
(6) Available utilities (if public sewer and water source
and sewage disposal system should be indicated).
(7) The names of abutting property owners.
(8) Subsurface and surface drainage conditions of the
tract and stream delineation and a statement of the expected effects
thereof upon contiguous adjacent or nearby property owners should
passage of the subdivision take place.
(9) Such other data as the Planning Commission may request
that is pertinent to the plan, having reference to the magnitude thereof.
(10)
Areas within floodplain districts must fulfill the requirements of Article
X of this chapter in addition to any other applicable provisions in this chapter.
The following shall constitute application requirements
for minor site plans, including administrative and abbreviated approvals
as defined above.
A. Twelve copies of the plat shall be submitted along with the fee as required by Chapter
112 of the Murrysville Code and three copies of all required applications and reports.
B. A digital copy shall be submitted in accordance with §
201-42.
C. A signed copy of the approved site plan as signed
and approved by the Planning Commission and Council shall accompany
the application.
D. The proposed plan shall be drawn at a scale of one
inch equals 100 feet or greater, though not less than one inch equals
100 feet.
E. The proposed plan shall be legibly drawn on linen
or comparable permanent material of a size not to exceed 24 by 36
inches, and eight copies shall be submitted to the Commission.
F. The plan shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1) A graphic description showing existing conditions
and proposed amendments to the plan.
(2) A title block that includes:
(a)
The location, by municipality, county and state.
(b)
The names and addresses of the owner or owners.
(c)
The name of the registered engineer or surveyor
who surveyed the property and/or prepared the plan, with signature
and seal of the same.
(d)
The North point, date and graphic scale.
(e)
Certification and signature blocks for approving
agencies.
(f)
The proposed use of the land.
(g)
Lot lines, dimensions and land area of the building,
parking and landscape areas.
(h)
Existing and proposed buildings, parking areas,
landscaping, signs and driveways.
(i)
The names of abutting property owners.
(j)
Subsurface and surface drainage conditions of
the site; stormwater management plan and certification that the runoff
of the proposed improvement can be accommodated by the existing stormwater
management facilities.
(k)
Existing and proposed planting plans that include
plant size and species, including tabulations demonstrating compliance
with the Zoning Ordinance in regard to required numbers of high-level
and low-level plantings.
(l)
Such other data as the Director of Community
Development may request that is pertinent to the plan.
Financial guarantees in the form of amenities
bonds, as otherwise required by this chapter for major subdivisions
and land developments, shall apply to all minor plans approved subject
to this article.