Article III Plan Submission and Review Procedure

§ 320-10 Classification of plans: major and minor.

Civil fines. A civil fine of $50 per day may be imposed upon an applicant for noncompliance with this subsection following issuance by the Code Enforcement Officer to the applicant of written notice of a violation and failure by the applicant to correct the violation within three days of said written notice.

All subdivision and land development applications shall, for the purposes of this procedure, be classified as either minor or major. Plans shall be classified in accordance with the following criteria:

Minor Subdivision Plan. A Subdivision Plan may be classified as a minor subdivision where the following circumstances apply:

No street, either public or private, nor any improvement (including the extension of a public water or sewer main), which is intended to be dedicated to the Township, is to be constructed; and

No land disturbance activities will take place except those incidental to construction of a single-family detached dwelling on a single-family lot; and

No more than two lots are proposed; and

No further subdivision can occur within the resulting lots; or

Where the purpose of the plan is to provide a lot line adjustment or a recombination of lots and no development is proposed.

Minor Land Development Plan.

The addition to an existing nonresidential structure having an area which is the equivalent of not more than 10% of the existing gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.

The expansion of an existing parking lot having an area which is the equivalent of not more than 20% of the existing parking lot area or 1,500 square feet, whichever is less.

Major Subdivision or Land Development Plan. All Subdivision or Land Development Plans not meeting the minor criteria, as defined above, shall be classified as a Major Subdivision or Land Development Plan.

Determination of plan classification. Subdivision or Land Development Plan submittals shall be made to the Township Manager, or other person so designated by the Board of Supervisors to receive plans, who shall make the determination as to whether the subdivision or land development is classified as major or minor.

Review procedure for Major and Minor Plan submittals.

Applications for subdivision or land development shall be submitted in accordance with the following review procedures:

Plan Stage	Minor Subdivision or Land Development	Major Subdivision	Major Land Development	See Section
Sketch	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended	§ 320-14
Preliminary	Not required	Required	Required	§ 320-15
Final	Required	Required	Required	§ 320-16

§ 320-12 Time limitations for plan review.

The Board of Supervisors, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, may require a Preliminary Plan for subdivisions or land developments otherwise exempted above if they determine that the plans could cause significant harm to the environment or the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of North Coventry Township.

§ 320-11 Minor Plan review procedure.

Where an application qualifies as a minor subdivision or land development under the terms of § 320-10, the applicant may seek approval according to the following procedure:

A Final Plan, prepared in accordance with § 320-19A, B, C, D, F, H, and I and § 320-20F, H, I and L shall be submitted and reviewed in accordance with the applicable provisions of § 320-16.

As part of the Final Plan review process for minor subdivisions or land developments, copies shall be sent by the Township to the relevant agencies applicable to Preliminary Plans in § 320-15B(2) of this chapter.

All Minor Subdivision or Land Development Plans shall be referred to the Planning Commission for review by the Board of Supervisors.

Start of plan review time period. A Preliminary or Final Plan shall not be considered officially filed and the time requirements of this section shall not be considered in effect until the submittal requirements of § 320-15A(1) for Preliminary Plans or § 320-16A(1) for Final Plans have been met.

Planning Commission review. The Planning Commission shall have up to 90 days to make its recommendations on a Preliminary or Final Plan. If no reply is made by the Planning Commission within the time allotted, the Board of Supervisors may proceed to act on the plan without the recommendation.

Board of Supervisors review.

All applications for Preliminary or Final Plan approval shall be acted upon by the Board of Supervisors and communicated to the applicant within 90 days following the date of the next regular Planning Commission meeting following the date the application is filed. However, if the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission occurs more than 30 days following the filing of the application, the ninety-day period shall be measured from the 30th day following the day the application is filed, unless the applicant agrees to an extension of time as provided for in Subsection C(4), below.

The decision of the Board shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant personally or mailed to the applicant not later than 15 days following the decision or by the end of the said ninety-day period, whichever shall first occur. The form and content of the decision shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[1]

Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10508.

Failure of the Supervisors to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the time and in the manner required herein shall be deemed an approval of the application in terms as presented, unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of time as described in Subsection C(4), below.

§ 320-13 Overview of submittal and review process phases.

The applicant may be requested to agree, in writing, to an extension of time beyond the ninety-day period in which a decision concerning approval of a plan is to be rendered. Following receipt of the applicant's written agreement, the Board shall render a decision and communicate it to the applicant before the end of the extended time period.

The process of submitting, reviewing and approving Subdivision and Land Development Site Plans consists of four phases: Sketch Plan phase (optional), application phase, Preliminary Plan phase and final phase. Below is a description of each phase and its purpose in the overall process:

Sketch Plan phase.

The Sketch Plan phase takes place prior to the submission of an application. Although not obligatory, it is strongly recommended that this phase not be bypassed. The provision of a Sketch Plan is particularly critical for those subdivisions that are required to undergo the four-step design process described in § 320-58B of this chapter. This phase provides the applicant with an opportunity to ask questions about such topics as interpretation of ordinance language, potential waiver and variance requests, and conceptual design issues. The Sketch Plan phase also provides the Township with an opportunity to become acquainted with the project and to express concerns that may surface about such issues as ordinance compliance and community impact. The chief value of this phase is that important design issues can be considered and clarified at the conceptual-design stage before unnecessary drafting, design, engineering, and agency review funds are expended.

The amount of information and level of detail provided in the Sketch Plan phase is also at the discretion of the applicant. It is suggested that the Sketch Plan information outlined in § 320-18 be submitted to provide the opportunity for more constructive dialogue. However, presenting a fully designed and engineered Site Plan at the Sketch Plan phase would defeat the intended purpose of a preapplication review while the project is still in the conceptual stage.

Application phase; plan processing. When an application is submitted for a subdivision or land development project, and is accompanied by the specified fee, it is reviewed by the Township Manager. This review is conducted to determine if the application is correctly executed and the plan(s) accompanying it contain enough information to constitute a valid application. (See Checklists in Appendices A to C.[1]) This review will not consider whether the plan is complete or accurate but rather whether it warrants being submitted to the appropriate reviewing agencies. If the application is judged to be suitable, it will be accepted and submitted to the Board of Supervisors for forwarding to the Planning Commission. If judged to be inadequate, it will be returned to applicant for resubmission.

Editor's Note: Appendices A through C are located at the end of this chapter.

Preliminary Plan phase.

The Preliminary Plan phase commences with the Township's acceptance of the applicant's submission of a subdivision or land development application and ends with the approval of the plan by the Board of Supervisors. Between those two events is an iterative process where a number of agencies review the plan and offer comments, the applicant responds to those comments and takes corrective action and in some cases the revised plans are again subjected to agency review. The length of that review process depends chiefly upon two critical factors. First, whether the submitted plan is fully responsive to Township and other agency ordinances and requirements. Second, whether the information on the plan is accurate and complete. A plan that ignores ordinance requirements or lacks sufficient detail can be only partially reviewed and will result in delays while the information is sought and subsequent reviews initiated.

Although referred to as "Preliminary" to differentiate from the "Final" Plan, from a design and engineering perspective, the Preliminary Plan, when reviewed and revised in compliance with the Planning Commission's recommendations, and submitted to the Board of Supervisors seeking their approval, represents a design that is likely to be more than 95% complete. If the Board of Supervisors grants preliminary approval, the design at that point becomes fixed. Subsequently only minor changes, such as adding design details, can be made to the plan. If a change in design concept is proposed after the granting of preliminary approval, the plan must be resubmitted as a Preliminary Plan.

Final Plan phase. The submission of the Final Plan differs according to whether the proposed plan is classified as a major or minor subdivision or land development as outlined in § 320-10. Major Subdivision or Land Development Plans are required to proceed through the Preliminary Plan review phase prior to the submittal of a Final Plan. Minor Subdivision and Land Development Plans may proceed directly to Final Plan submittal. The purpose served by each type of Final Plan is described below.

Major Plans. The purpose of the Final Plan of a major subdivision or land development is to enable the Township to determine whether or not all aspects of a major subdivision or land development conform to Township standards and conditions for Preliminary Plan approval, and to provide a means to ensure that required improvements are guaranteed prior to official approval and recording of the plan. After the Board of Supervisors has approved the Preliminary Plan, the applicant adds the Final Plan information as required by the Subdivision and Land Development Chapter and submits the plan to the Township Manager for review by the Planning Commission and the Township Engineer. The Planning Commission then submits a letter of recommendation for plan approval or disapproval to the Board of Supervisors. After receiving that letter and a final review letter from the Township Engineer, the Board of Supervisors votes to approve or reject the plan.

§ 320-14 Preapplication meetings; Sketch Plan submission and review.

Minor Plans. In the case of a minor subdivision or land development, the purpose of the Final Plan is to ensure that the proposal meets all the provisions of the Township codes and ordinances and other applicable requirements prior to official approval and recording of the plan. No Preliminary Plan is required. The applicant submits the plan to the Township Manager for review by the Planning Commission and the Township Engineer. The Planning Commission then submits a letter of recommendation for plan approval or disapproval to the Board of Supervisors. After receiving that letter and a final review letter from the Township Engineer, the Board of Supervisors votes to approve or reject the plan.

A Sketch Plan is strongly encouraged for all proposed major or minor subdivisions. Prior to the submission of the Sketch Plan, the preapplication and site inspection process described below will significantly improve the quality of the Sketch Plan and its usefulness to the Township in their review of the plan. These preapplication discussions are particularly important for the residential design options requiring the four-step design process described in § 320-58B of this chapter. Sketch Plans, as described in § 320-18, shall be submitted to the Township for review by the Planning Commission. Submission of the Sketch Plan shall not constitute formal filing of a plan with the Township, nor shall it commence the statutory review period as required by the Municipalities Planning Code. The procedures for submission of a Sketch Plan are described in Subsection F below, and may be altered only at the discretion of the Township.

Preapplication meeting. A preapplication meeting is encouraged between the applicant, the site designer, and the Planning Commission, and the Township's planning consultant where applicable, to introduce the applicant to the Township's zoning and subdivision regulations and procedures, to discuss the applicant's objectives, and to schedule site inspections, meetings, and plan submissions as described below. Applicants are also encouraged to present the Existing Resources and Site Analysis Plan at this meeting.

Existing Resources and Site Analysis Pan. Regardless of whether Sketch Plan is submitted, the applicant shall submit an Existing Resources and Site Analysis Plan, in its context, prepared in accordance with the requirements contained in § 320-19D. The purpose of this key submission is to familiarize all parties with the existing conditions on the applicant's tract and within its immediate vicinity, and to provide a complete and factual reference for them in making a site inspection. This plan shall be provided prior to or at the site inspection, and shall form the basis for the development design as shown on the Sketch Plan (or on the Preliminary Plan, if the optional Sketch Plan is not submitted).

Site inspection.

After preparing the Existing Resources and Site Analysis Plan, applicants shall arrange for a site inspection of the property by the Planning Commission and other Township officials, and shall distribute copies of said Site Analysis Plan at that on-site meeting. Applicants, their site designers, and the landowner are encouraged to accompany the Planning Commission.

The purpose of the site inspection is to familiarize Township officials with the property's existing conditions and special features, to identify potential site design issues, and to provide an informal opportunity to discuss design concepts, including the general layout of the designated open space lands (if applicable), and potential locations for proposed buildings and street alignments. Comments made by Township officials or their staff and consultants shall be interpreted as only suggestions and for discussion purposes. All parties shall be aware that no formal recommendations can be offered and no official decisions can be made at the site inspection.

Pre-sketch conference. Following the site inspection and prior to the submission of the Sketch Plan, the applicant shall meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the findings of the site inspection and to develop a mutual understanding on the general approach for the subdividing or developing the tract in accordance with the four-step design procedure described in §§ 320-19E and 320-58B of this chapter, where applicable. At the discretion of the Planning Commission, the conference may be combined with the site inspection.

Sketch Plan submission and review.

Copies of a Sketch Plan, meeting the requirements set forth in § 320-18, shall be submitted to the Township Secretary during business hours for distribution to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Township Engineer and applicable Township advisory boards at least seven business days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the Sketch Plan is to be discussed. The Sketch Plan diagrammatically illustrates initial thoughts about a conceptual layout for open space, house sites, and street alignments, and shall be based upon the information contained in the Existing Resources and Site Analysis Plan. The Sketch Plan shall also be designed in accordance with the four-step design process described in §§ 320-19E and 320-58B, and with the design review standards listed in § 320-59A and B.

The Planning Commission shall review the Sketch Plan in accordance with the criteria contained in this chapter and with other applicable Township ordinances. Their review shall informally advise the applicant of the extent to which the proposed subdivision or land development conforms to the relevant standards of this chapter, and may suggest possible plan modifications that would increase its degree of conformance. Their review shall include but is not limited to:

The location of all areas proposed for land disturbance (streets, foundations, yards, septic disposal systems, water lines, stormwater management areas, etc.) with respect to natural or cultural features as identified on the applicant's Existing Resource and Site Analysis Plan and on the Township's Map of Potential Conservation Areas in the Comprehensive Plan.

[Amended 2-13-2006]

The potential for street connections with existing streets, with other proposed streets, or with potential developments on adjoining parcels.

The location of proposed access points along the existing road network.

The proposed building density and impervious coverage.

The compatibility of the proposal with respect to the objectives and policy recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, including its Conceptual Open Space Network Map, and the Open Space Plan.

[Amended 2-13-2006]

Consistency with the North Coventry Township Zoning Ordinance, 1996, as amended.[1]

Editor's Note: See Ch. 370, Zoning.

The Planning Commission shall submit its written comments to the applicant and the Board of Supervisors. The Sketch Plan may also be submitted by the Township to the County Planning Commission for unofficial review and comment.

§ 320-15 Preliminary Plan submission and review.

The Planning Commission may request the applicant to submit a second draft of the Sketch Plan to ensure that its comments have been properly incorporated into the revised plan. This request will be included in the written comments described in Subsection E(3), above.

Submittal procedure.

A plan shall be considered officially submitted only upon the receipt by the Township Manager of the appropriate number of plan copies with supporting documents, a completed official application form, a completed Preliminary Plan information checklist, a CAD file that is in a format compatible with the Township’s program, and payment of the full application fee due. Official application forms, checklist and information concerning the format for the CAD may be obtained at the office of the Township Manager.

[Amended 3-28-2005]

The application shall not be considered complete until plan information, as required by § 320-19 and as outlined in the Preliminary Plan information checklist, is included with the submission. The initial determination of the completeness of the application shall be made by the Township Manager.

If the application is determined to not comply with the general submittal requirements of this chapter, the application shall be returned within five working days of filing, with a letter indicating the specific provisions of the chapter that have not been complied with.

A decision by the Township Manager to return an application as incomplete under the provisions of this section may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of notice. In the absence of such appeal, the decision of the Township Manager shall be deemed to be final. Subsequent applications shall be deemed to be new applications.

The applicant shall submit to the Township Manager at least 16 copies of the Preliminary Plan, meeting the requirements in § 320-19 and the Preliminary Plan information checklist, together with at least 16 copies of the application for review for the following circulation:

[Amended 9-10-2007 by Ord. No. 135]

One copy for the Township Manager's file.

Two copies for the Chester County Health Department.

One copy for the Chester County Planning Commission.

One copy for the Township Board of Supervisors.

One copy for the Township Planning Commission.

One copy for the Township Engineer.

(g)

One copy for the Township Solicitor.

(h)

One copy to the Township Parks and Recreation Commission.

(i)

One copy for the Chester County Conservation District.

(j)

One copy for the North Coventry Municipal Authority, where applicable.

(k)

One copy for the Norco Fire Company.

(l)

One copy for the Chester County Fire Marshall.

(m)

One copy for the North Coventry Historical Commission.

(n)

One copy for the North Coventry Water Authority.

(o)

One copy for the North Coventry Environmental Advisory Council.

(p)

Additional copies as the Township Board of Supervisors, at its discretion, requires.

It shall be the ongoing responsibility of the applicant to provide to the Township accurate copies, in numbers to be determined by the Township, of all revisions made to any and all plans, including any and all related plans submitted to any other agency for review or for the obtaining of permits related to the proposed subdivision or land development. It also shall be the ongoing responsibility of the applicant to provide to the Township accurate copies, in triplicate, of any reviews, permits and documents related to the proposed subdivision or land development. The applicant shall obtain and provide the Township copies, in triplicate, of all required permits from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Chester County Health Department, the Chester County Conservation District, Public Utility Commission or any other agency, if appropriate.

Upon submission of a complete application, together with all required fees and escrow deposits, the Township Manager shall accept the application, plans, and other required materials as filed, and shall transmit the requisite number of copies of the plans and other required materials to the Township Planning Commission and the Township Engineer. In addition, copies shall be transmitted to the agencies noted above in Subsection A(2). Any fees charged by these agencies shall be paid by the applicant.

Township review procedure. Before acting on any Preliminary Plan the Board of Supervisors shall refer such plan to the Township Planning Commission for review and recommendation. The Township Board of Supervisors shall not approve any plan until the Township Engineer has made a final recommendation.

Township Planning Commission.

The Township Planning Commission shall review all plans referred to it by the Board of Supervisors and shall consider any recommendations made by the Township Engineer, any state or county agencies, and any other review agencies who have submitted comments with respect to any such application. In addition, The Township Planning Commission shall review the plans as to overall conformance with this chapter, Chapter 370, Zoning, Township Comprehensive Plan, the Township Park and Recreation Plan and any other applicable plans, practices and guidelines the Planning Commission wishes to use.

After such review, the Planning Commission shall send to the Board of Supervisors written notice of the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the reasons therefor, citing specific sections of the statutes or ordinances relied upon. The Planning Commission's recommendations for plan approval shall include any suggested conditions, changes, modifications or additions required to be addressed at the Final Plan stage and, if applicable, an explicit listing of all ordinance requirements being recommended for waiver. Recommendations for plan rejection shall include a listing of the specific areas in which the Planning Commission deems the plans deficient.

Township Engineer. For each application for preliminary subdivision or land development, the authorized Township Engineer is responsible for reviewing all plans and documents submitted by the applicant and for informing the Township of any nonconformance with Township, county, state and federal laws and regulations. The Township Engineer shall state what permits are required of each application for subdivision or land development. The Township Engineer also shall review each plan with respect to general planning issues.

Board of Supervisors.

When the Planning Commission submits its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, such plan shall be placed on the Board of Supervisors' agenda for review and action.

In acting on the Preliminary Plan, the Board shall review the plan and the written comments of the Planning Commission, the Chester County Planning Commission, and all other reviewing agencies, and comments from public hearings, if any, to determine its conformance with existing ordinances.

The Board may request the modification of any Subdivision or Land Development Plan and specify conditions, changes, modifications, or additions thereto, which it deems necessary, and may make its decision to grant Preliminary Plan approval subject to such conditions, changes, modifications, or additions.

Whenever the approval of a Preliminary Plan is subject to conditions, the written action of the Board, as prescribed herein, shall (a) specify each condition of approval, citing relevant ordinance provisions; and (b) require the applicant's written agreement to the conditions. Where the applicant's written agreement is not received within 30 days from the date the written action of the Board is issued, the Board shall be deemed to have denied the application.

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A decision for plan rejection shall include a listing of the ways in which the Board deems the plans deficient and shall cite specific sections of the statutes or ordinances relied upon in the decision.

§ 320-16 Final Plan submission and review.

Before acting on a plan, the Supervisors may hold a public hearing thereon, after giving proper public notice.

Submittal procedure.

A plan shall be considered officially submitted only upon the receipt by the Township Manager of the appropriate number of plan copies with supporting documents, a completed official application form, a completed Final or Minor Plan information checklist, a CAD file that is in a format compatible with the Township’s program, payment of the full application fee due, and the deposit of the necessary escrow review fees as required by the Township. Official application forms, checklist and information concerning the format for the CAD may be obtained at the office of the Township Manager.

[Amended 3-28-2005]

The application shall not be considered complete until plan information, as required by § 320-20 and the Final or Minor Plan information checklist, is included with the submission. The initial determination of the completeness of the application shall be made by the Township Manager

If the application is determined to not comply with the submittal requirements of this chapter, the application shall be returned within five working days of filing, with a letter indicating the specific provisions of the chapter that have not been complied with.

The applicant shall submit to the Board of Supervisors, within one year after the Board's action on the Preliminary Plan in the case of Major Plans, at least 14 copies of the Final Plan, including all sheets, drawings and notes of the approved Final Plan, and complying fully with § 320-20 and Final or Minor Plan information checklist, for circulation as follows:

Two copies to the Township Manager;

One copy to the Township Planning Commission;

One copy to the Township Board of Supervisors;

One copy to the Township Engineer;

One copy to the Township Solicitor;

One copy to the Building Inspector;

(g)

Three copies for the Chester County Recorder of Deeds;

(h)

One copy for the Chester County Planning Commission, in the case of Minor Plans;

(i)

One copy for the Chester County Health Department when applicable;

(j)

Two copies to be returned to the applicant; and

(k)

Additional copies as the Township Board of Supervisors, at its discretion, requires.

Prior to final approval of a Subdivision or Land Development Plan, the applicant shall also submit to the Township deed descriptions, prepared by a registered land surveyor, for:

Any road and road right-of-way to be offered for dedication to the Township for public ownership;

Any areas reserved for common open space; and

Any lots on which deed restrictions or easements are a condition for final Township approval of the subdivision or land development.

In the case of Major Plan applications, the Final Plan shall conform in all important respects with the Preliminary Plan as previously approved by the Supervisors and shall incorporate modifications and revisions specified by the Board in its conditional approval of the Preliminary Plan. If it does not conform in all important respects, the plan shall be considered as a revised Preliminary Plan and shall be resubmitted with the fee required for a Preliminary Plan.

Township review procedure. Before acting on any Final Plan, the Board of Supervisors shall refer such plan to the Township Planning Commission for review and recommendation and to the Township Engineer for review and comments. The Township Board of Supervisors shall not approve any plan until the Township Engineer has made a final recommendation.

Township Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission shall review the plan and the recommendations of the state and county agencies, the Township Engineer, and any other review agencies.

After such review, the Planning Commission shall send written notice of its recommendations, and the reasons therefor, citing specific sections of the applicable statutes or ordinances relied upon to the Board of Supervisors and the applicant.

Township Engineer. The Township Engineer shall review the Final Plan to determine that the information and contents required by this chapter, Chapter 370, Zoning, other laws, regulations and accepted engineering standards, and the conditions for Preliminary Plan approval, when applicable, are presented in the submitted plans. The findings of the Township Engineer shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for their consideration during review of the Final Plan.

Board of Supervisors.

When a Final Plan has been officially submitted to the Board of Supervisors such plan shall be placed on its agenda for review and forwarding to the Planning Commission.

Upon receipt of the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Township Engineer, and all other applicable reviewing agencies, and any other supporting information, the Board may, at one or more regular or special meetings, review the Final Plan and shall within the time limitations set forth in § 320-12, either approve or disapprove the plan.

The Board may specify conditions, changes, modifications, or additions to the application which it deems necessary and may make a decision to grant final approval subject to such conditions, changes, modifications, or additions. Whenever the approval of a Final Plan is subject to conditions, the written action of the Board as prescribed herein shall:

Specify each condition of approval, citing relevant ordinance provisions in each case; and

Require the applicant's written agreement to the conditions. Where the applicant's written agreement is not received within the time allotted, the Board shall be deemed to have denied approval.

Additional conditions of approval. Where applicable, the following conditions shall also be met prior to Final Plan approval:

No Subdivision Plan or Land Development Plan shall have final Township approval until the developer and the Township Board of Supervisors enter into a written development agreement setting forth the developer's obligations, including but not limited to compliance with all Township ordinances, regulations and resolutions, all applicable state and federal laws, and all conditions and safeguards specific to the development. Such development agreement shall be recorded with the Final Plan in the County Office of Recorder of Deeds. The developer shall comply with all terms of such development agreement, with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, resolutions and permits, and with all approved plans, except only where changes to such plans are authorized and approved in writing by the Township.

In the event that the subdivision or land development requires improvements not already installed, the plan shall not have final Township approval until the developer and the Township Board of Supervisors enter into a financial security agreement setting forth the developer's obligations. These obligations shall include, but not limited to, completion of the planned improvements, immediate correction of all foreseen and unforeseen soil erosion and stormwater runoff problems that arise during development, and immediate posting of an escrow account or other acceptable financial security sufficient to guarantee construction of all required improvements. Such financial security agreement shall be recorded with the Final Plan in the County Office of Recorder of Deeds.

Copies of the Final Plan as approved, with the appropriate endorsement of the Board of Supervisors, shall be distributed as follows:

At least six copies, two of which shall be recorded in accordance with Subsection C below of this section, to the applicant. The applicant shall be responsible for distributing one copy to the Chester County Planning Commission and one copy to the Chester County Health Department.

Two copies to be retained in the Township files, together with one copy of all supporting materials.

Before acting on a plan, the Supervisors may hold a public hearing thereon, after giving proper public notice.

Recording of Final Plan.

The Final Plan shall be acknowledged and recorded in the Chester County Office of the Recorder of Deeds within 90 days of final Township approval or within 90 days after the date of delivery of an approved plan signed by the Supervisors, following completion of conditions imposed for such approval, whichever is later. If these conditions are not met, the approval shall be null and void. No Subdivision or Land Development Plan shall be signed or released by the Township, or recorded in the County Office of Recorder of Deeds, until and unless it has final Township approval.