The purpose of this article is to set forth the procedures, fees and content specifications for filing sketch, preliminary and final plan submissions. The user is encouraged also to refer to Articles IV, V, VI, VIII and XI for design specifications and additional criteria that may apply to a particular submission.
A. 
Procedure.
(1) 
Prior to preparation and filing of a preliminary plan, the applicant may submit to the Department of Community Development a sketch plan as specified herein.
(2) 
Seven copies of said sketch plan and five copies of all supporting data, which shall comply with the specifications of this chapter, shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development at least 28 days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which consideration is desired. All plans and supporting data shall also be provided on a magnetic or optical storage device in the form of Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Submissions shall be accompanied by an application and checklist as depicted in the Appendices of this chapter.[1] The applicant shall certify that the plan submission is complete and in compliance with Township regulations, acknowledging that failure to make a complete submission conforming to Township regulations may result in the Township's refusal to accept or process such submission, or may result in the rejection of such submission.
[Amended 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 675]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
B. 
Fees.
[Amended 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 675]
(1) 
A sketch plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, payable to the Township of Derry.
(2) 
A sketch plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by action of the Derry Township Municipal Authority, payable to same.
C. 
Results.
(1) 
The Planning Commission shall, where it deems necessary, make specific recommendations to the applicant in writing within 14 days after the regular meeting at which a sketch plan is reviewed.
(2) 
The Planning Commission may indicate to the applicant what should be considered in the design of the subdivision or land development and may include comments regarding the development activities impact on, or relationship to, features of the Township of Derry Comprehensive Plan, transportation plans, community facilities plan, recreation plans or any other relevant plans, studies or reports.
(3) 
The filing of a sketch plan shall offer no protection to the applicant or the Township from the effect of a change to Chapter 225, Zoning, this chapter or other governing ordinances, as set forth in § 185-60 of this chapter.
D. 
Specifications.
(1) 
The sketch plan submission shall be submitted on 22 inches by 36 inches sheets and shall utilize the standard Township title block depicted in the Appendices of this chapter.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
The sketch plan shall be prepared at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 100 feet.
(3) 
A sketch plan shall include the following:
(a) 
Name, address and telephone number of developer, registered owner, equitable owner and applicant.
(b) 
The name of the municipality and county in which the land is located.
(c) 
Title of plan.
(d) 
Location plan at minimum scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet.
(e) 
North arrow for both location plan and any other plan views.
(f) 
Scale of all drawings and details shown graphically and in writing.
(g) 
Gross and net developable area expressed in acres and square feet.
(h) 
Number of dwelling units and/or number of square feet of floor area of nonresidential users.
(i) 
Date of drawing preparation and dates and description of any subsequent revisions.
(j) 
Names of existing and proposed streets or alleys.
(k) 
Minimum yard areas.
(l) 
Proposed impervious coverage.
(m) 
Proposed vegetative coverage.
(n) 
The zoning district in which the land is located.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
(o) 
Any overlay district in which the land is located.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
(p) 
Number or letter to identify each lot.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
(q) 
Proposed use of each lot.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
(r) 
All restrictions on the use of the land including easements, rights-of-way and covenants.
(s) 
Proposed point of connection to public sanitary sewer, if any, and means of conveyance whether by gravity or pumping.
(4) 
A sketch plan submission shall be accompanied by the following data:
(a) 
A brief narrative report describing land characteristics, common facilities, utility service availability, existing covenants and information and the general purpose of the plan.
[Amended 3-27-2001 by Ord. No. 486]
A. 
Procedure.
(1) 
Seven copies of said preliminary plan and five copies of all supporting data, which shall comply with specifications of this chapter, shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development at least 28 days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which consideration is desired. All plans and supporting data shall also be provided on a magnetic or optical storage device in the form of Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Submissions shall be accompanied by an application and checklist as depicted in the Appendices of this chapter.[1] The applicant shall certify that the plan submission is complete and in compliance with Township regulations, acknowledging that failure to make a complete submission conforming to Township regulations may result in the Township's refusal to accept or process such submission, or may result in the rejection of such submission.
[Amended 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 675]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
The Director of Community Development shall submit one copy of the plan to the Dauphin County Planning Commission, to each Planning Commission member, to the Township Engineer, if review is necessary, to the Derry Township Municipal Authority, if review is necessary, and may submit copies to other agencies for advice and comment as part of the Township's review process.
(3) 
The Planning Commission shall review the preliminary plan, the written review comments, as well as all other pertinent information and testimony.
(4) 
Developers contemplating construction of sanitary sewer line extensions shall consult with the Derry Township Municipal Authority.
(5) 
Developers designing subdivision or land development plans representing the construction of nonresidential or residential buildings other than single-family detached dwelling units shall consult with the Township during the design stage to allow the Township to determine if and where fire lanes shall be established (see § 185-37).
B. 
Fees.
(1) 
A preliminary plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, payable to Township of Derry.
[Amended 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 553]
(2) 
A preliminary plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by action of the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners, payable to the Dauphin County Planning Commission.
[Amended 8-12-2008 by Ord. No. 571]
(3) 
A preliminary plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by action of the Derry Township Municipal Authority, payable to same.
[Added 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 675]
C. 
Results.
(1) 
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) 
Make a recommendation for approval, approval with modifications(s) or disapproval.
(b) 
Such recommendation shall be communicated in writing to the applicant within 14 days after the meeting at which the recommendation occurs.
(c) 
If the recommendation is for approval with modifications, or disapproval, the written statement shall specify defects in the submission and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall in each case cite the provision of applicable regulations which have not been complied with.
(2) 
The Board of Supervisors shall then review the preliminary plan and the recommendations of the Derry Township Planning Commission.
(3) 
Before taking final action on any filed preliminary plan, the Board of Supervisors may submit copies of the preliminary plan and data to other agencies for their review as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board of Supervisors.
(4) 
The Board of Supervisors shall then render their decision and in writing so notify the applicant in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, or within such period of time as may be authorized by amendment to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
(5) 
If the preliminary plan and data are approved with or without modifications, the applicant must submit a final plan and data application no later than 12 months after the approval of the preliminary plan by the Board of Supervisors or the preliminary plan approval shall be deemed null and void.
D. 
Specifications.
(1) 
The preliminary plan submission shall be submitted on 22 inches by 36 inches sheets and shall utilize the standard Township title block depicted in the Appendices of this chapter.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
The preliminary plan shall be prepared at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 50 feet.
(3) 
Contents.
(a) 
The preliminary plan shall include the following:
[1] 
Name, address and telephone number of developer, registered owner, equitable owner and applicant.
[2] 
The name of the municipality and county in which the land is located.
[3] 
Title of plan including preliminary plan designation.
[4] 
Location plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet.
[5] 
North arrow for both location plan and any other plan views.
[6] 
Scale of all drawings and details shown graphically and in writing.
[7] 
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve data, length of tangents, radii, arc lengths, chord lengths and central angles for all property lines, including the entire perimeter of the tract to be subdivided or developed, street right-of-way lines, street centerlines.
[8] 
All surveys shall be tied to the North American Datum, 1983, Pennsylvania Coordinate System, in feet, and shall be performed to third order control standards as set forth by the Federal Geodetic Survey. All points of intersection of the perimeter property lines of a development or subdivision site shall be identified by such coordinates.
[9] 
The location of all existing structures, wooded areas, watercourses, rock outcrops, culverts, utilities, above or below ground, fire hydrants, streets and their established grade and width, all within 200 feet of the tract of land to be subdivided or developed.
[10] 
Location of various sensitive environmental areas which exist on the land as described in § 225-401.2 of Chapter 225, Zoning, as amended.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
[11] 
Gross and net developable area of land expressed in acres and square feet, along with drawings and calculations to describe how the net developable area has been calculated.
[12] 
The names of the registered owners of properties adjacent to the site. Said identity of the property owners shall reflect ownership of the properties as they exist currently or no earlier than one year prior to plan submittal.
[13] 
Number of dwelling units and/or number of square feet of floor area of nonresidential uses.
[14] 
Date of drawing preparation and dates and description of any subsequent revisions.
[15] 
Boundaries and designations of all soil series within the site as mapped by the U.S.D.A. Soils Survey of Dauphin County.
[16] 
The location of known sinkholes if the site is underlain by carbonate geologic formations.
[17] 
Names of existing and proposed streets and alleys.
[18] 
Width of existing and proposed streets, easements, rights-of-way.
[19] 
Typical cross-sections of proposed public streets and common drives showing the type of construction, width of cartway, width of right-of-way, width and location of sidewalk, location of curbing, location of shade trees, location of fire hydrants (scale optional).
[20] 
Location of existing and proposed driveways.
[21] 
Plans and profiles of proposed and existing stormwater sewer or conveyance systems with grades, pipe sizes and location of all inlets, manholes and other related structures at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
[22] 
Plans and profiles of proposed and existing sanitary sewer system with grades, pipe sizes and location of manholes and other related structures at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
[23] 
Plans and profiles of proposed and existing gas and water systems with grades, pipe sizes and location of manholes, valve boxes, fire hydrants and other related structures at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
[24] 
Minimum yard areas.
[25] 
Proposed impervious coverage.
[26] 
Proposed vegetative coverage.
[27] 
Density of development expressed in units per acre.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
[28] 
Number or letter to identify each lot.
[29] 
Proposed use of each lot.
[30] 
The location of proposed regulatory and warning traffic signs such as, but not limited to, stop, speed limit, parking and one-way signs.
[31] 
Information substantiating how the minimum sight distance criteria set forth in this chapter will be achieved for street intersections, and street and driveway intersections.
[32] 
Name, address, telephone number and seal of engineer and/or landscape architect certifying the accuracy of their work and confirmation as to what the certification applies.
[33] 
Name, address, telephone number and seal of registered surveyor certifying the accuracy of the plan survey.
[34] 
One hundred year floodplain boundaries.
[35] 
Topographic land contours at minimum vertical intervals of two feet on the tract of land to be developed or subdivided and within 200 feet of the perimeter.
[36] 
The zoning district classification of the land represented on the plan and the zoning district classification of abutting land.
[37] 
All restrictions on the use of the land including easements, rights-of-way and covenants.
[38] 
Purpose of existing and proposed rights-of-way and easements.
[39] 
Statement from utilities indicating conditions attached to easements and rights-of-way.
[40] 
Existing streets on and adjacent to the tract depicting the name, cartway width and right-of-way width.
[41] 
Phase lines, if applicable.
[42] 
Cul-de-sac snow dump areas.
[43] 
Location and area in square feet or acres of open space.
[44] 
Proposed location of parking spaces, loading and unloading areas, sidewalks and stormwater control facilities.
[45] 
Proposed erosion and sedimentation controls.
[46] 
Location and species of proposed street shade trees along with planting specifications and size of trees proposed to be planted.
[47] 
Recording reference of recorded subdivision and land development plans of adjoining land identified by plan name, date of recording and recording reference.
[48] 
Certification of title showing the applicant is owner of the land or equitable owner of the land.
[49] 
Statement dedicating streets, rights-of-way and any sites for public uses which are to be dedicated.
[50] 
Signature blocks for all official reviewing and/or approving agencies.
[51] 
Location of existing and proposed monuments and markers.
(4) 
A preliminary plan submission shall be accompanied by the following data:
(a) 
A brief narrative report describing land characteristics, common facilities, utility service availability, existing covenants and information and the general purpose of the plan.
(b) 
Department of Environmental Protection sewage facilities planning module or appropriate waiver request form.
(c) 
Traffic impact study, if applicable (see Article VI).
(d) 
Data supporting stormwater control and carrying facilities (see Chapter 174).
[Amended 12-21-2010 by Ord. No. 602]
(e) 
Aquifer and water quality test results and data, if applicable (see Article V).
(f) 
Property owners association organizational documents if such association is proposed to exist.
(g) 
Data substantiating minimum fire hydrant flow requirement, flow availability, recharge capabilities, and duration of flow as required by the specifications of § 185-36B of this chapter.
(h) 
Any other reasonable data the Township may require to understand and evaluate the subdivision and land development proposal.
[Amended 9-8-1998 by Ord. No. 446; 3-27-2000 by Ord. No. 486]
A. 
Procedure.
(1) 
Seven copies of said final plan and five copies of all supporting data, which shall comply with specifications of this chapter, shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development at least 28 days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which consideration is desired. All plans and supporting data shall also be provided on a magnetic or optical storage device in the form of Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) or Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Submissions shall be accompanied by an application and checklist as depicted in the Appendices of this chapter.[1] The applicant shall certify that the plan submission is complete and in compliance with Township regulations, acknowledging that failure to make a complete submission conforming to Township regulations may result in the Township's refusal to accept or process such submission, or may result in the rejection of such submission.
[Amended 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 675]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
The Director of Community Development shall submit one copy of the plan to the Dauphin County Planning Commission, to each Planning Commission member, to the Township Engineer, if review is necessary, to the Derry Township Municipal Authority, if review is necessary, and may submit copies to other agencies for advice and comment as part of the Township's review process.
(3) 
The Planning Commission shall review the final plan and the written review comments, as well as all other pertinent information and testimony.
(4) 
Final plans shall be preceded by a preliminary plan or master plan submission. However, when approval to do so is given by the Township, a final plan submission may be combined with a preliminary plan submittal.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
B. 
Fees.
(1) 
A final plan submission shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, payable to Derry Township.
[Amended 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 553]
(2) 
A final plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by action of the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners, payable to the Dauphin County Planning Commission.
[Amended 8-12-2008 by Ord. No. 571]
(3) 
A final plan submission shall be accompanied by fees in amounts as established from time to time by action of the Derry Township Municipal Authority, payable to same.
[Added 1-26-2016 by Ord. No. 675]
C. 
Results.
(1) 
Planning Commission recommendation.
(a) 
The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation for approval, approval with modification(s) or disapproval.
(b) 
Such recommendation shall be communicated in writing to the applicant within 14 calendar days after the meeting at which the recommendation occurs.
(c) 
If the recommendation is for approval with modifications or disapproval, the written statement shall specify defects in the submission and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall in each case cite the provision of applicable regulations which have not been complied with.
(2) 
The Board of Supervisors shall review the submission and act on the submission in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code or within such period of time as may be authorized by amendments to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
(a) 
If approved, or approved with conditions, the Board of Supervisors shall notify the applicant of their action within 14 days following their decision and applicant shall cause said plan to be recorded in the Office of the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds upon signature by the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. If the plan is conditionally approved in which changes are required to be made to the plan, said plan shall be revised before signatures and recording. If the plan is conditionally approved, the Board shall specify the time in which the conditions shall be satisfactorily addressed. The time specified by the Board to address such conditions shall be a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 180 days from the date of action by the Board of Supervisors.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(b) 
If disapproved, the Board of Supervisors shall, within 14 days following its decision, notify the applicant of the specific defects in the submission and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall in each case cite the provisions of the regulations relied upon.
(c) 
When requested by the developer, in order to facilitate financing, the Board of Supervisors shall furnish the developer with a signed copy of a resolution indicating approval of the final plan subject to any contingencies including the developer obtaining satisfactory financial security.
(d) 
The final plan shall not be signed by the Board of Supervisors or recorded until all contingencies are fulfilled within the time specified by the Board of Supervisors when acting on the plan.
D. 
Improvement guarantees.
(1) 
No plan shall be finally approved unless the streets shown on such plan have been improved to a mud-free or otherwise permanently passable condition, or improved as may be required by this chapter and any roads, sidewalks, walkways, curbs, gutters, street lights, fire hydrants, shade trees, water mains, sanitary sewers to the extent not secured directly with Derry Township Municipal Authority, storm sewers, stormwater retention and detention basins and other related drainage facilities, recreational facilities, open space improvements, buffer or screen plantings which may be required, parking facilities and other improvements have been installed in accordance with such ordinance.
(2) 
In lieu of the completion of any improvements required as a condition of the final approval of the plan, the applicant may deposit with the Township financial security in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of any improvements or common amenities including, but not limited to, roads, sidewalks, walkways, curbs, gutters, street lights, fire hydrants, shade trees, water mains, sanitary sewer to the extent not secured directly with the Derry Township Municipal Authority, storm sewers, stormwater retention and detention basins and other related drainage facilities, recreational facilities, open space improvements, buffer of screen plantings which may be required, parking facilities and other improvements as may be required by this chapter. The applicant shall not be required to provide financial security for the costs of any improvements for which financial security is required by and provided to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in connection with the issuance of a highway occupancy permit.
(3) 
Without limitation as to other types of financial security which the Township may approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution irrevocable letters of credit and restrictive or escrow accounts in such lending institutions shall be deemed acceptable financial security for the purpose of this chapter.
(4) 
Such financial security shall be posted with a bonding company or Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution chosen by the party posting the financial security, provided said bonding company or lending institution is authorized to conduct such business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(5) 
Such bond, or other security shall provide for, and secure to the public, the completion of any improvements which may be required on or before the date fixed in the formal action of approval or accompanying agreement for completion of the improvements.
(6) 
The amount of financial security to be posted for the completion of the required improvements shall be equal to 110% of the cost of completion estimated as of 90 days following the date scheduled for completion by the developer, and shall include 15% additional costs representing the estimated costs of the improvements to cover engineering and project management costs which would be necessary to have the improvements completed by the Township. Annually, the Township may adjust the amount of the financial security by comparing the actual cost of the improvements which have been completed and the estimated cost for the completion of the remaining improvements as the expiration of the 90th day after either the original date scheduled for completion or a rescheduled date of completion. Subsequent to said adjustment, the Township may require the developer to post additional security in order to assure that the financial security equals said 110% plus 15% to cover engineering and project management costs. Any additional security shall be posted by the developer in accordance with this subsection.
(7) 
The amount of financial security required shall be based upon an estimate of the cost of completion of the required improvements, submitted by an applicant or developer and prepared by a professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and certified by such engineer to be a fair and reasonable estimate of such cost. The Township, upon the recommendation of the Township Engineer, may refuse to accept such estimate for good cause shown. If the applicant or developer and the Township are unable to agree upon an estimate, then the estimate shall be recalculated and recertified by another professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and chosen mutually by the Township and the applicant or developer. The estimate certified by the third engineer shall be presumed fair and reasonable and shall be the final estimate. In the event that a third engineer is so chosen, fees for the services of said engineer shall be paid equally by the Township and the applicant or developer.
(8) 
If the party posting the financial security requires more than one year from this date of posting of the financial security to complete the required improvements, the amount of financial security may be increased by an additional 10% for each one year period beyond the first anniversary date from posting of financial security or to an amount not exceeding 110% of the cost of completing the required improvements as reestablished on or about the expiration of the preceding one year period by using the above bidding procedure.
(9) 
In the case where development is projected over a period of years, the Board of Supervisors may authorize submission of final plans by section or stages of development subject to such requirements or guarantees as to improvements in future sections or stages of development as it finds essential for the protection of any finally approved section of the development.
(10) 
As the work of installing the required improvements proceeds, the party posting the financial security may request the Board of Supervisors to release or authorize the release, from time to time, such portions of the financial security necessary for payment to the contractor or contractors performing the work.
(11) 
Any such request shall be in writing addressed to the Board of Supervisors, and the Board of Supervisors shall have 45 days from receipt of such request within which to allow the Township Engineer to certify, in writing, to the Board of Supervisors that such portion of the work upon the improvements has been completed in accordance with the approved plan.
(12) 
Upon such certification, the Board of Supervisors shall authorize release by the bonding company or lending institution of an amount as estimated by the Township Engineer fairly representing the value of the improvements completed or, if the Board of Supervisors fails to act within said 45 day period, the Board of Supervisors shall be deemed to have approved the release of funds as requested.
(13) 
The Board of Supervisors may, prior to final release at the time of completion and certification by its Engineer, require retention of 10% of the estimated cost of the aforesaid improvements.
(14) 
Where the Board of Supervisors accepts dedication of all or some of the required improvements following completion, the Board of Supervisors may require the posting of financial security to secure structural integrity of said improvements as well as the functioning of said improvements in accordance with the design and specifications as depicted on the final plan for a term not to exceed 18 months from the date of acceptance of dedication.
(15) 
Said financial security shall be of the same type as otherwise required in this section with regard to installation of such improvements, and the amount of the financial security shall not exceed 15% of the actual cost of installation of said improvements.
(16) 
If water mains or sanitary sewer lines, or both, along with apparatus or facilities related thereto, are to be installed under the jurisdiction and pursuant to the rules and regulations of a public utility or municipal authority separate and distinct from the Township, financial security to assure proper completion and maintenance thereof shall be posted in accordance with the regulations of the controlling public utility or municipal authority and shall not be included within the financial security as otherwise required by this section, unless agreed to by the Township, the utility or municipal authority and developer and/or applicant.
(17) 
If financial security has been provided in lieu of the completion of improvements required as a condition for the final approval of a plan as set forth in this section, the Township of Derry shall not condition the issuance of building, grading or other permits relating to the erection or placement of improvements, including buildings, upon the lots or land as depicted upon the final plan upon actual completion of the improvements depicted upon the approved final plan.
(18) 
Moreover, if said financial security has been provided, occupancy permits for any building or buildings to be erected shall not be withheld following the improvement of the streets providing access to and from existing public roads to such building or buildings to a mud-free or otherwise permanently passable condition, as well as the completion of all other improvements as depicted upon the approved plan, either upon the lot or lots or beyond the lot or lots in question if such improvements are necessary for the reasonable use of, or occupancy of, the building or buildings.
E. 
Specifications.
(1) 
The final plan submission shall be submitted on 22 inches by 36 inches sheets and shall utilize the standard Township title block depicted in the Appendices of this chapter.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
Final plan submissions shall include a digital file of the drawings. The digital files shall reside on a 3 1/2 inch floppy disk or a compact disc. The digital file shall be Auto CAD or DXF compatible.
(3) 
The final plan shall be prepared at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 50 feet.
(4) 
Contents.
(a) 
A final plan shall include the following:
[1] 
Name, address and telephone number of developer, registered owner, equitable owner and applicant.
[2] 
The name of the municipality and county in which the land is located.
[3] 
Title of plan including final plan designation.
[4] 
Location plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet.
[5] 
North arrow for both location plan and any other plan views.
[6] 
Scale of all drawings and details shown graphically and in writing.
[7] 
Metes and bounds description showing dimensions, bearings, curve data, length of tangents, radii, arc lengths, chord lengths and central angles for all property lines, including the entire perimeter of the tract to be subdivided or developed, street right-of-way lines, street centerlines, easements and other rights-of-way.
[8] 
All surveys shall be tied to the North American Datum, 1983, Pennsylvania Coordinate System, in feet, and shall be performed to third order control standards as set forth by the Federal Geodetic Survey. All property line points of intersection shall be identified by such coordinates.
[9] 
The location of all existing structures, wooded areas, watercourses, rock outcrops, culverts, utilities above or below ground, fire hydrants, streets and their established grade and width, all within 50 feet of the tract of land to be subdivided or developed.
[10] 
Location of various sensitive environmental areas which exist on the land as described in § 225-401.2 of Chapter 225, Zoning, as amended.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
[11] 
Number of dwelling units and/or number of square feet of floor area of nonresidential uses.
[12] 
Gross and net developable area expressed in acres and square feet.
[13] 
The names of the registered owners of properties adjacent to the site. Said identity of the property owners shall reflect ownership of the properties as they exist currently or no earlier than one year prior to the plan submittal.
[14] 
Date of drawing preparation and dates and description of any subsequent revisions.
[15] 
Names of existing and proposed streets and alleys.
[16] 
Width of existing and proposed streets, easements, rights-of-way.
[17] 
Typical cross-sections of proposed public streets and common drives showing the type of construction, width of cartway, width of right-of-way, width and location of sidewalk, location of curbing, location of shade trees, location of fire hydrants (scale optional).
[18] 
Location of existing and proposed driveways.
[19] 
Plans and profiles of proposed and existing stormwater sewer or conveyance systems with grades, pipe sizes and location of all inlets, manholes and other related structures at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals 50 feet vertical.
[20] 
Plans and profiles of proposed and existing sanitary sewer system with grades, pipe sizes and location of manholes and other related structures at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals 50 feet vertical.
[21] 
Plans and profiles of proposed and existing gas and water systems with grades, pipe sizes and location of manholes, valve boxes, fire hydrants and other related structures at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals 50 feet vertical.
[22] 
Plans and specifications of proposed erosion and sedimentation controls and letter from the Dauphin County Conservation District indicating the proposal is adequate to meet the Department of Environmental Protection rules and regulations relating to erosion and sedimentation controls.
[23] 
Minimum yard areas.
[24] 
Proposed impervious coverage.
[25] 
Proposed vegetative coverage.
[26] 
Density of development expressed in units per acre.
[Amended 3-28-2017 by Ord. No. 684]
[27] 
Number or letter to identify each lot.
[28] 
Proposed use of each lot.
[29] 
The location of proposed regulatory and warning traffic signs such as, but not limited to, stop, speed limit, parking and one-way signs.
[30] 
Details of proposed regulatory and warning traffic signs consistent with Title 67, the Pennsylvania Code, PennDOT Rules and Regulations (scale optional), 67 Pa. Code § 101 et seq.
[31] 
Information substantiating how the minimum sight distance criteria set forth in this chapter will be achieved for street intersections and street and driveway intersections.
[32] 
Name, address, telephone number and seal of engineer and/or landscape architect certifying the accuracy of their work and confirmation as to what data the certification applies.
[33] 
Name, address, telephone number and seal of registered surveyor certifying the accuracy of the plat survey.
[34] 
One hundred year floodplain boundaries.
[35] 
Wetlands location, if applicable.
[36] 
Topographic land contours at minimum vertical intervals of two feet on the tract of land to be developed or subdivided and within 50 feet of the perimeter.
[37] 
The zoning district classification of the land represented on the plan and the zoning classification of abutting land.
[38] 
All restrictions on the use of the land including easements, rights-of-way and covenants.
[39] 
Location and area in square feet or acres of open space.
[40] 
Proposed location of parking spaces, loading and unloading areas, sidewalks and stormwater control facilities.
[41] 
Location and species of proposed street shade trees along with planting specifications and size of trees proposed to be planted.
[42] 
Purpose of existing and proposed rights-of-way and easements.
[43] 
Existing streets on and adjacent to the tract depicting the name, cartway width and right-of-way width.
[44] 
Cul-de-sac snow dump areas located accurately with dimensions.
[45] 
Recording reference of recorded subdivision and land development plans of adjoining land identified by plan name, date of recording and recording reference.
[46] 
Certification of title showing the applicant is owner of the land, or equitable owner of the land.
[47] 
Statement dedicating streets, rights-of-way and any sites for public uses which are to be dedicated.
[48] 
Signature blocks for all officials reviewing and approving agencies.
[49] 
Location of existing and proposed monuments and markers.
[50] 
Plans which require access to a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation highway shall contain a note which acknowledges that a highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to § 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945, (P.L. 1242, No. 428), before highway access to the State highway is permitted.
(5) 
A final plan submission shall be accompanied by the following data:
(a) 
Traffic studies for each regulatory or warning sign consistent with Title 67 of PennDOT regulations.
(b) 
Letter from the Department of Environmental Protection approving the sewage facilities planning module or the planning module waiver.
(c) 
Petition to provide street light services, where applicable (see Appendices[4]).
[4]
Editor's Note: The Appendices and Sample Documents are included at the end of this chapter.
(d) 
Full disclosure statement, if applicable (see Article XI).
(e) 
Property owners association organizational documents if such association is proposed to exist.
(f) 
Any other reasonable data the Township may require to understand and evaluate the subdivision or land development proposal.
[Amended 3-27-2001 by Ord. No. 486]
The applicant shall reimburse the Township for costs that the Township has incurred by the Township Engineer and/or professional consultant(s) that the Township, in its sole discretion, deems necessary in order to adequately and properly review a plan and supporting data and reporting the findings to the Township. The fees shall be established by resolution. The Township shall advise the applicant of the reimbursement amount required within 30 days of being billed by the Township Engineer and/or professional consultant(s). The applicant shall reimburse the Township within 30 days of receipt of the Township's notice of payment due.
A. 
In the event the applicant disputes the amount of any such review fee, the applicant shall, within 14 days of the receipt of the notice of payment due, notify the Township that such fees are disputed, in which case the Township shall not delay or disapprove a plan submission due to the applicant's fee dispute. If not fees are disputed, the Township may condition the approval of plans submissions upon the Township having received full payment as stated in the notice of payment due.
B. 
If, within 20 days of the notice of payment due, the applicant and Township cannot agree on the amount of expenses incurred by the Township, the applicant and the Township shall jointly, by mutual agreement, appoint another professional engineer of the same profession or discipline as the Township Engineer or professional consultant whose fees are being disputed to make a determination as to the amount thereof which is reasonable and necessary.
C. 
The professional engineer appointed, either by mutual agreement of the Township and applicant or by the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, shall hear such evidence and review such documentation as the professional engineer in his or her sole opinion deems necessary and render a decision within 50 days of the billing date. Such decision shall be final and binding upon both the Township and the applicant. The applicant shall be required to pay the entire amount determined in the decision within 10 days of such decision.
D. 
The fee of the appointed professional engineer for determining the reasonable and necessary expense shall be paid by the applicant, if the amount of payment required in the decision is equal to or greater than the original bill. If the amount of payment required in the decision is less than the original bill by $1,000 or more, the Township shall pay the fee of the professional engineer, but otherwise the Township and the applicant shall each pay 1/2 of the fee of the appointed professional engineer.