A. 
Sketch plan. A sketch plan for a development shall be drafted in accordance with this section and show, at a minimum, the following information on a plan, which shall be black line on white paper, or blue prints, at a size no greater than 30 inches by 42 inches:
[Amended 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 2774]
(1) 
Location Map. The plan shall include a location map to show the general location of the subdivision tract in relation to adjacent properties, streets, and streams and current zoning district boundary lines. The location map shall be drawn at one of the following scales:
1 inch = 800 feet; 1 inch = 1,000 feet; 1 inch = 2,000 feet
(2) 
Title block. A title block at the bottom center or at the bottom right of the plan showing:
(a) 
Proposed name of the subdivision/land development.
(b) 
Scale.
(c) 
Date of plan.
(d) 
Name and address of the owner and of the developer, if different.
(e) 
Name of engineer, surveyor, architect or preparer of the plan.
(f) 
Name of municipality in which subdivision/land development will be located.
(3) 
Developer's statement. A signed statement that the developer is the owner, equitable owner or authorized by the owner to make application for the land development. See Appendix C[1] attached hereto.
(4) 
Site data. Site data including:
(a) 
Total acreage of all tracts subject to the land development.
(b) 
Number of lots proposed and area in square feet or acres for each lot.
(c) 
Linear feet of new streets proposed.
(d) 
Type of water supply system proposed.
(e) 
Type of sewage disposal system proposed.
(f) 
Zoning district or zoning district boundary lines.
(g) 
Tax map sheet, block, and lot number from Lehigh County tax assessment records.
(5) 
Magnetic north arrow near the upper right hand corner.
(6) 
Topographic contours from available data (may be obtained from United States Geological Surveys unless otherwise required by the Township Engineer).
(7) 
Proposed lot and street layout with dimensions of lots and street rights-of-way to the nearest foot.
(8) 
Property boundaries within the site and within 200 feet of the site (which may be obtained from the Lehigh County tax assessment tax maps or similar source).
(9) 
Phasing plan, if proposed.
A. 
Preliminary plan. A preliminary plan for a development shall be drafted in accordance with, and show at a minimum in addition to that information required by § 22-16 hereof, the following information on a plan which shall be black line on white paper, or blue prints, at a size no greater than 30 inches by 42 inches:
[Amended 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 2774]
(1) 
Proposed subdivision name or identifying title subject to Township approval.
(2) 
Completed standard signature blocks for the Planning Commission, the Board of Commissioners and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. (See Appendix C[1] attached hereto.)
(3) 
Name, address, license number, seal, signature and certificate of registered engineer, land surveyor or architect responsible for preparation of the plan.
(4) 
Identification of adjoining subdivisions, if any.
(5) 
Identification of adjoining landowners, if any.
(6) 
Lehigh County tax assessment tax map lot and block numbers of adjoining lands.
(7) 
Address of owners and deed block volume and pages numbers of adjacent lands.
(8) 
All municipalities in which subdivision is located.
(9) 
A signed statement that the developer is the owner, equitable owner or authorized by the owner to make application for the land proposed to be subdivided (see Appendix C attached hereto).
(10) 
Original plan date, division date(s).
(11) 
If phases are proposed, sequencing of phases.
(12) 
Graphic scale.
(13) 
Page numbers.
(14) 
Bearings and distances of total tract boundary.
(15) 
Existing land use or uses of adjacent properties.
(16) 
Location map, which shall include the following:
(a) 
Relation of tract to adjoining property.
(b) 
Related road and highway system within 1,000 feet of subject property.
(c) 
Municipal boundaries within 1,000 feet of subject property.
(d) 
Zoning districts within 1,000 feet of subject property.
(e) 
Watercourses and any areas subject to flooding.
(17) 
Statement of average daily p.m. peak traffic trip ends.
(18) 
Location(s) of all existing and/or repaired sinkholes/subsidence/pits with similar features.
(19) 
Site data table, which shall include:
(a) 
Percent of lot coverage characteristics.
(b) 
Density, dwelling units/acres.
(c) 
Proposed use.
(d) 
Setback dimensions.
(e) 
Within PennDOT approval is required.
(20) 
All existing building(s) or structure(s) on site and within 100 feet of site.
(21) 
All significant natural features (watercourses, forested areas, etc.).
(22) 
All existing easements, including owner, deed book and page number and dimensions.
(23) 
All existing utilities on site and within 100 feet of site.
(24) 
Contour lines at vertical intervals of not more than two feet.
(25) 
Elevation datum shall be identified as mean sea level or Coplay Whitehall Sewer Authority and shall show benchmark location(s).
(26) 
Contour lines should be extended beyond the property to be subdivided/developed in order to provide accurate information of significant off-site features.
(27) 
Location and width of proposed streets, rights-of-way, easements, etc.
(28) 
Proposed lot lines with bearings and distances shown.
(29) 
Proposed building setback lines.
(30) 
Lot and block numbers.
(31) 
Proposed street/alley/parking lot names (subject to Township approval).
(32) 
Proposed utility systems including, but not limited to, water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
(33) 
Areas to be dedicated for or offered for public use including, but not limited to, stormwater management areas.
(34) 
Parks and play areas.
(35) 
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the developer's entire holdings, a sketch shall be submitted of the prospective street layout for the remainder of the tract.
(36) 
Typical street, utility, detention basin(s) and drainage swale(s) cross sections.
(37) 
For curved boundaries and all curves on the plan, sufficient data to enable the reestablishment of the curves. The curve data should include the following:
(a) 
Chord bearing and length.
(b) 
Delta angle of curve.
(c) 
Length of curve.
(d) 
Point of curvature.
(e) 
Point of tangency.
(f) 
Radius of curve.
(g) 
Tangent length.
(38) 
ISO-Photometric data, if applicable.
(39) 
Note on all plans that where right-of-way is proposed to be dedicated that all areas of right-of-way outside curb must be maintained by lot owner.
(40) 
Any additional information requested by the Township during the preliminary plan review process shall be submitted with the final plan.
(41) 
Any documents or reports which approve the design of proposed improvements (i.e., drainage report, erosion and sedimentation report, traffic analysis, etc.).
(42) 
On-site sewage disposal systems. When sewage disposal service for the proposed land development is to be by individual sewage disposal systems, the following requirements must be followed:
(a) 
Prior to submission of a preliminary subdivision or development plan, the applicant or developer shall submit to DEP, Form ER-BWQ-359, "Application for Planning Module for Land Development," commonly known as the "postcard" submission, whereby DEP will indicate to the developer which module components to complete and make other guiding recommendations, as well as establish a DEP code number for the project.
(b) 
The developer shall meet with a representative from DEP and the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) to discuss the land development with relationship to the Sewage Facilities Act "Official Plan."
(c) 
The developer shall provide all information as required by the Planning Module for Land Development (PMLD). The developer shall submit the completed PMLD to the Township as part of the supporting data of the preliminary plan submission. Under certain circumstances, a PMLD is not required. The Township SEO shall be contacted to verify those conditions.
(d) 
The Township shall review the PMLD and take municipal action within 30 days of receipt of the completed module.
(e) 
Preliminary plan shall not be approved by the municipality until written approval of the PMLD is received from DEP modules will be reviewed for completeness and conformance to the requirements of the Sewage Facilities Act and Regulations promulgated there under 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 71, 72 and 73. Incomplete module submissions will be returned to the applicant and will not be considered for review until complete.
(f) 
The number and spacing of soil profile studies and percolation tests required for module preparation shall be sufficient to justify adequate sewage facility planning for the proposed land development and shall contain general site suitability and soil mapping designations.
(g) 
All soil testing information shall be indicated and clearly represented on plans and supporting documents, for evaluation.
(h) 
The developer shall retain a soil scientist, hydrogeologist, or other competent professional to perform soil evaluations, percolation tests and additional studies, if required, by DEP or Township SEO. If soil testing is to be performed by someone other than the Township SEO, then the Township SEO will function only to observe the soil tests and review submitted material in accordance with this chapter.
(i) 
Prior to plan approval, the developer shall test and locate, on each lot, a suitable primary and secondary absorption area. These areas shall be staked in the field and protected until such time as the system(s) are constructed and final grading completed on the lot. No permit will be issued until the site is adequately marked. Any disturbance to the site by grading, equipment, traffic or material storage may be cause for permit denial.
A. 
Final plan drafting requirements. A final plan for development shall comprise the following:
(1) 
Drafting requirements. The submitted final plan shall conform to the drafting requirements as specified in §§ 22-16 and 22-17. In addition, the final plan shall be in accordance with and show the following information on a plan which shall be black line on white paper, or blue prints, at a size no greater than 30 inches by 42 inches.
[Amended 6-8-2009 by Ord. No. 2774]
(a) 
A signed, notarized statement by the legal owner of the land to be subdivided or developed to the effect that he is the legal owner, whether the land is subject to any litigation or lien, that the final plan has been processed with his free consent, and that it is his desire to record the same. (See Appendix C[1] attached hereto)
(b) 
Sufficient data to readily determine the location, bearing, and length of every street, lot and boundary line and to reproduce such lines upon the ground.
(c) 
Excepted parcels shall be marked "not included in this plat" and the boundary completely indicated by bearings and distances.
(d) 
Proposed street address numbers shall be shown subject to the Township approval.
(e) 
The date must be shown on which all required public improvements within the land development under consideration for final approval are to be completed.