A. 
The scale and sheet size of sketch plans shall be as required for preliminary plans in § 240-15A(1) and (3). Although not required, it is recommended that the sketch plan be prepared by a registered professional engineer, registered land surveyor or registered landscape architect. It is recommended that the sketch plan show or be accompanied by the following data, legible in every detail, but not necessarily drawn to exact scale with precise dimensions:
(1) 
Name and address of the developer (if applicable) and landowner.
(2) 
Name and address of the individual and/or the firm that prepared the plan.
(3) 
Location map with sufficient information to locate the property.
(4) 
North arrow.
(5) 
Written scales.
(6) 
Identification of the district, lot size and/or density and yard requirements of Chapter 285, Zoning.
(7) 
Existing tract boundaries accurately labeled with the names of adjacent landowners and adjacent plans of record.
(8) 
Name of the municipality in which the project is located, including the location of any municipal boundary lines if located within the vicinity of the property.
(9) 
Significant topographical and man-made features (e.g., bodies of water, quarries, floodplains, tree masses, structures).
(10) 
Proposed street, parking, building, lot layout, water supply, sanitary sewage disposal and other planned features.
(11) 
Proposed land use; if several land uses are proposed, the location of each land use shall be indicated.
B. 
The sketch plan shall be accompanied by an application (see Appendix No. 6[1]) and a check or money order drawn to West Lampeter Township in an amount specified on the Fee Schedule adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors and available at the Township Building.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
Preliminary plans shall be prepared by an engineer, surveyor, and/or a landscape architect registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform such duties. Metes and bounds descriptions shall be prepared by surveyors, and designs which entail engineering expertise shall be prepared by professional engineers. The preliminary plan shall show, be accompanied by, or be prepared in accordance with the following:
A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of 10 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet, 50 feet, 60 feet, 80 feet, or 100 feet to the inch. Profile plans shall maintain a ratio of 1:10 vertical to horizontal.
(2) 
Dimensions for the entire tract boundary shall be in feet and decimals; bearings shall be in degrees, minutes and seconds. Lot line descriptions shall read in a clockwise direction. The description shall be based upon a survey and not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(a) 
If a landowner is going to retain a single lot with a lot area in excess of 10 acres, the boundary of that lot may be identified as a deed plotting and may be drawn at any legible scale; if the retained lot has a lot area of 10 or fewer acres, its existing perimeter must be described to the accuracy requirements of this chapter.
(3) 
The sheet size shall be no smaller than 18 inches by 22 inches and no larger than 34 inches by 44 inches. If the plan is prepared in two or more sections, a key map showing the location of the sections shall be placed on each sheet. If more than one sheet is necessary, each sheet shall be numbered to show the relationship to the total number of sheets in the plan (e.g., "Sheet 1 of 5").
(4) 
Plans shall be legible in every detail.
B. 
Location and identification.
(1) 
The proposed project name or identifying title.
(2) 
The municipality in which the project is to be located. If the tract of land is located in the vicinity of a municipal boundary line, the location of the boundary shall be shown.
(3) 
The name and address of the owner, authorized agent of the tract, the developer and the firm that prepared the plans.
(4) 
Source of title to the land included within the subject application, as shown by the books of the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds. If equitable owner, the name, address and reference to the equity agreement.
(5) 
The map and lot number assigned to the property by the Lancaster County Tax Assessment Office.
(6) 
The file or project number assigned by the firm that prepared the plan, the plan date, and the date(s) of all plan revisions.
(7) 
A North arrow, a graphic scale, and a written scale.
(8) 
The total acreage of the entire existing tract.
(9) 
A statement on the plan identifying the district, lot size and/or density, and yard requirements of Chapter 285, Zoning, and any existing variances, special exceptions, conditional uses and nonconforming structures/uses.
(10) 
A statement on the plan identifying any existing waivers.
(11) 
The location and description of existing lot line markers and monuments along the perimeter of the entire existing tract.
(12) 
A location map, drawn to scale, relating the property to at least two intersections of existing road center lines, including the approximate distance to the intersection of the center lines of the nearest existing street intersection.
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Existing contours, at a minimum vertical interval of two feet for land with average natural slope of 4% or less and at a minimum vertical interval of five feet for more steeply sloping land. Contours shall be accompanied by the location of the bench mark within or immediately adjacent to the subject tract and a notation indicating the datum used. Contours plotted from the United States Geodetic Survey may only be used for subdivision plans which require no new streets or other public improvement. Contour data is not required beyond 200 feet of the proposed lots within remaining land which exceeds 10 acres.
(2) 
The names of all immediately adjacent landowners, and the names and plan book record numbers of all previously recorded plans for adjacent projects.
(3) 
The following items when located within 200 feet of the subject tract:
(a) 
The location and name of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives, driveways, and service streets.
(b) 
The location of the following features and any related rights-of-way: sanitary sewer mains (including manhole numbers), water supply mains, fire hydrants, bindings, swales, watercourses, bodies of water, floodplain, and stormwater management facilities which affect stormwater runoff on the subject tract.
(c) 
The location of existing rights-of-way for electric, gas, and oil transmission lines, and railroads.
(d) 
Location of all street name signs and traffic signs.
[Added 11-10-1997 by Ord. No. 145]
(4) 
The following items when located within the subject tract:
(a) 
The location, name, and dimensions of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives, driveways, and service streets.
(b) 
The location and size of the following features and related rights-of-way: sanitary sewer mains, water supply mains, fire hydrants, buildings, swales, watercourses, bodies of water, floodplain, stormwater management facilities, and wooded areas.
(c) 
The location of existing rights-of-way for electric, gas, and oil transmission lines, and railroads.
D. 
Proposed features.
(1) 
Complete description of the center line for all new streets. This description shall include distances and bearings with curve segments comprised of radius, tangent, arc, and chord. The description shall not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(2) 
Approximate lot line dimensions and lot areas for all parcels. Along existing street rights-of-way, the description may utilize the existing deed lines or road center lines.
(3) 
Lot numbers in consecutive order.
(4) 
In the case of land development plans, the location and configuration of proposed buildings, parking compounds, streets, access drives, driveways, and all other significant facilities.
(5) 
A statement on the plan indicating the proposed total number of lots, units of occupancy, density, minimum lot size, types of sanitary sewage disposal, type of water supply, name of authority providing sanitary sewage disposal and water supply (if applicable), and proposed land use. The location of each land use if several types of uses are proposed. This statement shall also include the criteria needed to calculate off-street parking, lot coverage and other requirements of Chapter 285, Zoning.
(6) 
Easements.
(7) 
Building setback lines, with distances from the property and street right-of-way. A typical example may be used to identify side and rear yard setback, however, odd or unusual shaped lots shall be plotted with all setback lines.
(8) 
Identification of buildings and other structures to be demolished.
(9) 
Typical street cross-section for each proposed street and typical cross-section for any existing street which will be improved as part of the application. Each cross-section shall include the entire right-of-way width.
(10) 
Vertical and horizontal alignment on one sheet for each proposed street, stormwater management facility, sanitary sewer (including manhole numbers), and water distribution system. All street profiles shall show at least the existing (natural) profile along the center line, proposed grade at the center line, and the length of all proposed vertical curves for streets. All water distribution and sanitary sewer systems shall provide manhole locations, size and type of material. This information is not subject to recording with the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
(11) 
Proposed names for new streets.
(12) 
Location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line markers, including a note that all monuments and lot line markers are set or indicating when they will be set.
(13) 
In the case of land development plans, a grading plan. The grading plan shall include finished grades and ground floor elevations. This information may be provided on separate sheets and is not subject to recording with the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
(14) 
A statement on the plan indicating any proposed waivers. This statement must be revised, prior to recordation of the plan, to acknowledge the outcome of the requested waiver.
(15) 
Identification of any lands to be dedicated or reserved for public, semipublic, or community use.
E. 
Reports.
(1) 
A sketch plan for the entire landholding where the application covers only a part of the property. The application will be considered in light of its relationship to the entire landholdings.
(2) 
A sewer facilities plan revision (plan revision module for land development) or supplement in accordance with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 537 of 1966, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
(3) 
All preliminary plan applications for residential land uses which exceed 25 lots or units in whole or in part, nonresidential uses that require more than 25 parking spaces, or upon a determination of need by the Board of Supervisors, shall include statements for each of the following topics:
(a) 
Steep slopes. All applications involving ends that possess slopes exceeding 8% shall require the preparation of a statement by a commonwealth-registered engineer or landscape architect which includes the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A topographic map of the site which highlights those areas that possess slopes exceeding 8% and 15%, respectively. Also reflected on this map should be all existing and proposed site improvements (e.g., buildings, roads, sewer systems, driveways, etc.);
[2] 
A detailed description of the methods that are being used to:
[a] 
Protect and stabilize areas that have a high potential for soil erosion;
[b] 
Prevent the construction of structures and other site improvements on areas with slopes exceeding 15%, or a description of the specific design and construction techniques used to assure structural safety and minimize harm to the environment associated with development on these steep slopes;
[c] 
Minimize grading throughout the site;
[d] 
Protect and preserve any valuable natural wildlife and/or plant habitats and coincide with the steep-slope areas of the site;
[e] 
Protect water quality on and around the site from the adverse effects of the proposed use;
[f] 
Protect any steep slopes on adjoining properties; and,
[3] 
In those instances where buildings and/or other structures are being placed on slopes exceeding 8%, a description of the methods used to assure adequate foundations shall be provided.
(b) 
Important natural habitats. All applications for lands that possess an important natural habitat (as defined herein) shall require the preparation of a statement by a professional biologist (as defined herein) which includes the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A topographic map of the site that is prepared according to the requirements of Subsections A, B and C of this section (and subsequent amendments thereto). Such map shall highlight those areas of the site that are characterized by any important natural habitats. Additionally, a textual description of the important natural habitat's local, regional, state and national importance, shall be furnished.
[2] 
A letter from the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 1467, Harrisburg, PA 17120, stating that the proposed use takes adequate measures to protect any important natural habitats. The letter should also describe those measures employed, and any additional design, construction or use restrictions that would further protect these species. Should it be determined that the site does not contain any important natural habitat, the letter should reflect this finding.
[a] 
Should PNDI determine that the site involves an important natural habitat for fish, reptiles, and/or amphibians, the applicant shall obtain a letter from the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte, PA, 16832-9516. Such letter shall state that the proposed use takes adequate measures to protect any important wildlife habitats. The letter should also describe those measures employed, and any additional design, construction, or use restrictions that would further protect these species;
[b] 
Should PNDI determine that the site involves an important natural habitat for birds, mammals and game, the applicant shall obtain a letter from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA, 17110-9797. Such letter shall state that the proposed use takes adequate measures to protect any important wildlife habitats. The letter should also describe those measures employed, and any additional design, construction or use restrictions that would further protect these species; and
[c] 
Should PNDI determine that the site involves an important natural habitat for vegetation, the applicant shall obtain a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, P.O. Box 1467, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Such letter shall state that the proposed use takes adequate measures to protect any important wildlife habitats. The letter should also describe those measures employed, and any additional design, construction or use restrictions that would further protect these species.
[3] 
If applicable, verification that the applicant has properly obtained all of the required permits from both the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, pertaining to wetlands; and
[4] 
A detailed description of the methods that are being used to:
[a] 
Avoid the disturbance of any important natural habitats during and following construction on the site;
[b] 
Assure that the proposed use is compatible with these important natural habitats;
[c] 
Mitigate the loss of existing important natural habitats;
[d] 
Replace and/or create additional land areas that will be characterized by similar environmental traits as the site's important natural habitats; and
[e] 
Assure that those activities associated with the proposed use will remain compatible with the site's important natural habitats, over time.
(c) 
Hydrogeology. Those applications proposing the use of on-lot wells and/or on-lot sewage disposal systems in areas underlain by the Conestoga and/or the Vintage geologic formations shall require the preparation of a preliminary hydrogeologic study. Such preliminary hydrogeologic study shall be conducted by a qualified hydrogeologist and consist of the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A map showing the topographic location of the site, proposed on-site sewage disposal systems and wells. Narrative descriptions of the types of these systems shall also be furnished.
[2] 
A description of the geologic conditions on and around the site that would affect the groundwater recharge rate and the degree of groundwater renovation. Such conditions can include, but need not be limited to, closed depressions, sinkholes, high water table conditions, springs, lineaments, faults, outcrops of bedrock, soil mottling, surface drainage into the ground, ghost lakes, etc.
[3] 
A map and narrative description of the area that will be impacted from the proposed use of on-lot sewage disposal systems. Such analysis will consider and identify the systems and their dispersion plumes and mixing zones to be calculated from the surface topography and known geologic conditions. The analysis will then describe anticipated water quality/quantity impacts to areas located downgradient and/or along any geologic strike or fault. These anticipated impacts should also consider existing and potential land uses located within the affected area.
[4] 
Should it be determined that the proposed use(s) would result in a degradation of groundwater quality, or eliminate the potential groundwater use at nearby properties, the study should present measures that can be employed to mitigate these adverse impacts.
(d) 
Soils. Those applications involving lands with soils characterized by "severe" limitations for building site development in Table 11 of the Soil Survey of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1985), and/or those plans involving the use of on-lot sewage disposal systems on lands with soils characterized by "severe" limitations for such facilities in Table 12 of the Soil Survey of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1988), shall require the preparation of a statement by a qualified planner, soil scientist, engineer and/or architect which includes the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A planimetric map of the site that depicts those soils contained on the site. Soils with severe development constraints shall be highlighted. The map shall also depict all existing and proposed improvements on the site;
[2] 
A description of the site planning methods used to protect soils with severe development constraints from deleterious impacts associated with the proposed use; and
[3] 
A description of the construction techniques used to assure that the site's soils can safely accommodate the proposed use.
(e) 
Historic preservation. Those applications involving properties listed with the Pennsylvania Historic Site Survey shall require the preparation of a statement by a commonwealth-registered architect or landscape architect which includes the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A topographic map of the site and any adjoining historic sites that highlights existing historic sites and depicts the proposed use;
[2] 
A description of the site's historic features and their historic significance at the local, state and national level;
[3] 
A letter from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County commenting on the proposed development's impact on the historic sites contained on or around the site. This letter should also contain any additional design and/or use recommendations that would further protect historic resources.
[4] 
Architectural renderings of the proposed structures and descriptions of any architectural treatments that are intended to complement any important architectural features of historic resources. Such descriptions shall be analyzed with the following criteria:
[a] 
Proportion of buildings front facades. The relationship between the width of the front of the building and the height of the front of the building.
[b] 
Proportion of openings within the building. The relationship of width to height of windows and doors.
[c] 
Rhythms of solids to voids in the front facade. Since rhythm is a repeated and recurrent alteration of strong and weak architectural elements, a rhythm of masses to openings in a building should be maintained.
[d] 
Rhythm of spacing of buildings on streets. In moving past a series of buildings, a rhythm of recurrent or repeated building masses to spaces between them should be experienced.
[e] 
Rhythm of entrance and/or porch projections. Moving past a series of structures, one experiences a rhythm of entrances or projections at an intimate scale.
[f] 
Relationship of materials. Within an area, the predominant materials may be brick, stone, stucco, wood siding or other material.
[g] 
Relationship of textures. The predominant textures of an area may be smooth, such as stucco or rough as brick with tooled joints or horizontal wood siding, or other textures.
[h] 
Walls of continuity. Physical ingredients such as brick walls, wrought iron fences, evergreen landscape masses, building facades, or combinations of these form continuous, cohesive walls of enclosures along the street.
[i] 
Relationship of landscaping. There may be a predominance of a quality and quantity of landscaping although emphasis herein shall be with the amounts and continuity of landscaping.
[j] 
Paving materials. There may be a predominance in the use of brick pavers, cobblestones, granite blocks or others.
[k] 
Directional expression of front elevation. Structural shape, planning of openings and architectural detail may provide a predominantly vertical, horizontal or non-directional character to the buildings facade.
[l] 
Scale. Scale is created by the size of units of construction and architectural detail that relate to the size of man. It can also be determined by building mass and how it relates to open space. The major elements of scale may be brick or stone units, window or door openings, porches and balconies, etc.
[m] 
Relationship of color. Insofar as the mass and detail such as trim are concerned, a predominant color that may be of a natural material or a patina colored by time. Blending colors of trim is also a factor.
[n] 
Relationship of architectural details. Architectural details and their relationship to the structure in question and adjacent ones, including but not limited to, cornices, lintels, arches, quoins, balustrades and ironwork, chimneys, etc.
[o] 
Relationship of roof shapes. Buildings should have compatible roof shapes such as gable, mansard, hip, flat, gambrel and/or other kinds of roof shapes.
[5] 
A description of any nonstructural site improvements (buffering, landscaping and screening) that will be used to protect the integrity of the historic resources.
(f) 
Archaeological resources. All applications involving lands identified by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) as containing a potential or known site of archaeological significance shall require the preparation of a statement by a professional archaeologist which includes the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A detailed account of a Phase I survey of archaeological resources conducted on the site, and its findings. Such survey shall be conducted only after notification of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and undertaken in a manner specifically prescribed by the PHMC;
[2] 
A letter from the PHMC discussing the archaeologic significance of the site. This letter should also suggest whether or not further study is warranted. If further study is warranted, a description of the level of investigation needed, should also be explained.
[3] 
Should the PHMC determine that certain portions of the site can accommodate the proposed use without risking the loss of archaeological resources contained elsewhere on the site, a detailed description of the methods that are being used to:
[a] 
Prevent the disturbance of archaeologically significant areas of the site during and following construction of the proposed use;
[b] 
Prohibit grading in the vicinity of archaeologically significant areas of the site; and,
[c] 
Orient improvements and activities of the proposed use away from the archaeologically significant areas that adjoin the site; and
[4] 
A detailed description of the plans for disposition of any archaeologically significant artifacts found or, to be found, on the site.
(g) 
Traffic. All applications shall require the preparation of a traffic study by a professional traffic engineer with the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A description of the traffic impact area (TIA) including its major roads and potential traffic generation rates to be determined by current land use planning references.
[2] 
Existing twenty-four-hour and peak-hour traffic volume data for all streets which provide direct access to the proposed development and for the collectors and arterials which will serve it, as well as any major intersection within the impact area.
[3] 
Estimates of the total number of vehicle trips to be generated by the development for a typical twenty-four-hour period, and including typical a.m. and p.m. peak periods.
[4] 
Assignment of future twenty-four-hour and peak-hour volumes to the collectors and arterials, and other streets that will serve the proposed development based on the projections of increased traffic volumes within the traffic impact area, to be determined by an extrapolation of former development trends; and, the amounts of usable area already planned and/or zoned within the traffic impact area. Any previously approved projects within the TIA that have not yet been occupied should also be factored in these future traffic volume projections.
[5] 
Projected twenty-four-hour and peak-hour turning movement data for all access points proposed for the development.
[6] 
Capacity/level of service analysis on major intersections which will be impacted by the additional volumes generated by the development.
[7] 
Recent data about existing accident levels at the above intersections categorized by accident type for each intersection.
[8] 
Descriptions of the street improvements that will be required in order to avoid problems of traffic congestions and traffic safety.
[9] 
Cost estimates of any proposed improvements that will be required.
[10] 
Descriptions of existing and planned public transportation services in the Township and the potential to serve the proposed development.
[11] 
Descriptions of any actions proposed or offered by the applicant to alleviate the impact of the proposed development on the transportation network.
[12] 
The source of standards used in the data as presented.
(h) 
Parks and recreation. All applications involving residential development shall require the preparation of a statement by a qualified recreation planner with the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A description of the total projected number of residents in their respective age groups.
[2] 
A description of those existing public recreation facilities located within a one-half-mile radius of the site.
[3] 
A description of the adequacy of existing recreation facilities to serve the proposed residents, taking into consideration current usage.
[4] 
Discussion of potential for any recreation facilities to be provided by the developer to accommodate new residents and/or compensate for any anticipated deficiencies of the Township's recreational facilities.
[5] 
A description of any recreation facilities to be provided by the developer.
[6] 
A description of responsibility for maintenance of any recreational facilities to be provided by the developer.
[7] 
A description of accessibility of the proposed facilities to general Township residents.
[8] 
A description of any contributions that the developer plans to make for Township recreation to compensate for expected impacts.
[9] 
Source of standards used in the data presented.
(i) 
Public utilities. All applications shall require the preparation of the following:
[1] 
A description of the means of sewage disposal to be used, including letter of commitment from Suburban Lancaster Sewer Authority and/or DEP approvals for on-lot disposal systems.
[2] 
A description of the means of water supply to be used and on-site well testing, if applicable.
[3] 
A description of the means of stormwater management.
(j) 
Public facilities and services. All applications shall require the preparation of a statement with the following minimum considerations:
[1] 
A description of the effect of proposed use on the delivery of fire protection. This description shall include a letter from the respective fire chief describing the adequacy/inadequacy of existing facilities and service to accommodate the proposal use, and any suggestion that might enhance fire protection service to the proposed use.
[2] 
A description of the effect of the proposed use on the delivery of police protection. This description shall include a letter from the Township Police Chief describing the adequacy/inadequacy of existing facilities and service to accommodate the proposed use, and any suggestions that might enhance police protection to the proposed use.
[3] 
A description of the effect of the proposed use on the delivery of ambulance service. This description shall include a letter from the agency responsible for ambulance service in the site's vicinity. Such letter shall describe the adequacy/inadequacy of existing facilities and services to accommodate the proposed use, and any suggestions that might enhance ambulance service.
[4] 
A description of the effect of the proposed use on the delivery of public education. This description shall include a letter from the Lampeter Strasburg School District describing the adequacy/inadequacy of existing or proposed facilities and services to accommodate the proposed use. In addition the letter should list any suggestions that could enhance the delivery of public education to residents of the proposed use.
F. 
Certifications and notifications.
(1) 
Where the land included in the subject application has an electric or telephone transmission line, a gas pipeline, or a petroleum or petroleum products transmission line located within the tract, the application shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner or lessee of such right-of-way stating any conditions on the use of the land and the minimum building setback and/or right-of-way lines. This requirement may also be satisfied by submitting a copy of the recorded agreement.
(2) 
A statement by the individual responsible for the data to the effect that the survey, plan and/or other general data are correct (see Appendix No. 1[2]). This statement must be placed on both plans and reports.
[2]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(3) 
A statement acknowledging that the subdivision or land development shown on the plan is presented with the consent of the landowner.
(4) 
A statement that a highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428), as amended,[3] before street or driveway access to a state highway is permitted.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-420.
(5) 
An application (see Appendix No. 6[4]).
[4]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(6) 
(Optional) A statement acknowledging municipal action (see Appendix Nos. 3 and 4[5]).
[5]
Editor's Note: Said Appendixes are included at the end of this chapter.
(7) 
A note to be placed on the plan indicating that, prior to the use and occupancy of a lot, the street number for the lot shall be required to be displayed in a location clearly visible and readable from all adjacent streets. Where a lot contains multiple buildings or units, the applicant shall also document on the plan how each building and unit will be identified prior to its use and occupancy in a manner acceptable to the Board of Supervisors so that emergency services can easily identify the location of every building and unit in a time of emergency.
[Added 11-10-1997 by Ord. No. 145]
G. 
Filing fee. The preliminary plan shall be accompanied by a check or money order drawn to West Lampeter Township in an amount specified on the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors and available at the Township Building.
Final plans shall be prepared by an engineer, surveyor, or landscape architect registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform such duties. The final plan shall show, be accompanied by, or prepared in accordance with the following:
A. 
Drafting standards. The same standards are required for a final plan as specified for a preliminary plan in § 240-15A.
B. 
Location and identification. The same standards are required for a final plan as specified for a preliminary plan in § 240-15B.
C. 
Existing features. The same standards are required for a final plan as specified for a preliminary plan in § 240-15C.
D. 
Proposed features. In addition to the following data, the same standards are required for a final plan as specified for a preliminary plan in § 240-15D.
(1) 
Complete description of the center line and right-of-way line for all new streets. This description shall include distances and bearings with curve segments comprised of radius, tangent, arc, and chord. The description shall not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(2) 
Complete description of all lot lines, with accurate bearings and distances, and lot areas for all parcels. Curve segments shall be comprised of arc, chord, bearing and distance. Along existing street rights-of-way, the description may utilize the existing deed lines or road center lines. Along all proposed street rights-of-way, the description shall be prepared to the right-of-way lines. The description shall not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
E. 
Reports. The same standards are required for a final plan as specified for preliminary plan in § 240-15E.
F. 
Certifications and notifications. In addition to the following data, the same standards are required for a final plan as specified for preliminary plan in § 240-15F.
(1) 
A statement acknowledging final plan approval (see Appendix No. 5[1]). This statement must be placed on all sheets which are subject to recording with the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
A statement acknowledging plan review by the Township Planning Commission (see Appendix No. 3[2]). This statement must be placed on all sheets which are subject to recording with the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
[2]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(3) 
Notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that a sewer facilities plan revision or supplement has been approved.
(4) 
A notarized statement signed by the landowner, duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgement of deeds, to the effect that the subdivision or land development shown on the plan is the act and the deed of the owner, that all those signing are all the owners of the property shown on the survey and plan, and that they desire the same to be recorded (see Appendix No. 2[3]). This must be dated following the last change or revision to said plan.
[3]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(5) 
A statement of dedication of streets and other public property as well as area that is not to be offered for dedication. (See Appendix No. 2).
(6) 
The submission of a controlling agreement in accordance with § 240-24B when an application proposes to establish areas which are not offered for dedication to public use.
(7) 
Such written notices of approval as required by this chapter, including written notices approving the water supply systems, sanitary sewage systems, and stormwater runoff to adjacent properties.
(8) 
A statement that a highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428), as amended,[4] before street or driveway access to a state highway is permitted.
[4]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-420.
(9) 
A statement to accommodate the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds information (see Appendix No. 3[5]).
[5]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(10) 
Improvement guarantees in accordance with Article V.
(11) 
An application (see Appendix No. 6[6]).
[6]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(12) 
A letter from the Lancaster County-Wide Communications stating that the proposed street names are acceptable (see Appendix No. 8 for suggested form[7]).
[Added 11-10-1997 by Ord. No. 145]
[7]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
(13) 
The submission of a properly executed land development agreement in the form and content required by the Township setting forth, among other things, the responsibilities for the development of the property and listing required improvements, lands to be dedicated, and contributions to be made to the Township (see Appendix No. 9[8]).
[Added 10-14-2002 by Ord. No. 170]
[8]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included at the end of this chapter.
G. 
Filing fee. The final plan shall also be accompanied by a check or money order drawn to West Lampeter Township in an amount specified on the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors and available at the Township Building.