A.
All potential subdividers are required under this article to present all information and data as indicated in § 167-6 for review and discussion with the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall provide information to the subdivider relative to the requirements of this chapter as they relate to the specific plan and shall indicate the general suitability of the proposed plan for refinement into preliminary plans.
B.
In assessing the suitability of the plan, the Planning
Commission shall consider the Township's plan of future land use,
thoroughfare plan, community facilities plan or any plans of the Planning
Commission, including but not limited to proposed streets, recreation
areas, drainage reservations, shopping centers and school sites.
C.
Also to be considered is whether the land is subject
to hazards to health, safety and welfare. Such land shall not be subdivided
until such hazards are mitigated. These hazards shall be interpreted
to mean land subject to flooding, slides due to excessive slope or
excavation, excessive erosion, improper drainage, mine subsidence
problems or land unsuited for on-site sewage disposal.
Submission of the following information at the
preapplication conference is recommended:
A.
General information. Generally describe existing covenants,
land characteristics, community facilities and utilities and information
about the proposed subdivision such as the number of lots, typical
lot width and depth, commercial areas, playgrounds, park areas, other
public areas, proposed protective covenants, proposed utilities and
street improvements.
B.
Topographic map. An existing United States Geological
Survey Quadrangle Sheet or other acceptable map showing topographic
features.
C.
Sketch plan. A simple sketch of the tract boundaries,
proposed layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to
existing conditions.
