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Township of East Manchester, PA
York County
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The final plan shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor or a professional engineer in accordance with the standards set forth in the "Professional Engineers Registration Law" (P.L. 913, No. 367).[1] Final plans shall conform in all important details with preliminary plans as previously approved, and any conditions specified in the approval of preliminary plans shall be incorporated in the final plans. Final plans shall show the following:
A. 
Plan size and scale. The final subdivision or land development plan shall be in the form of a map or series of maps on sheet sizes either 18 inches by 24 inches or 24 inches by 36 inches drawn to one of the following scales:
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
(1) 
Tracts of one acre or less shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch equals 50 feet.
(2) 
Tracts of one to 10 acres shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch equals 100 feet.
(3) 
Tracts in excess of 10 acres shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch equals 200 feet.
(4) 
Tracts to be used for commercial; industrial or high density housing development shall be at a scale of no less than one inch equals 50 feet.
(5) 
The Planning Commission may, at the time it makes its recommendations on the preliminary plans, require that final plans be prepared at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet to assure legibility in cases warranted by the complexity of the proposal.
B. 
Final plan information. The final plan shall show:
(1) 
The items required to be shown in preliminary plans as specified in § 208-31A(2) of this chapter.
(2) 
The date of approval of the preliminary plans and any subsequent revisions.
(3) 
The date of the original final plan submission and of each subsequent revised submission.
(4) 
The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided or developed accurate to hundredths of a foot and bearings to 1/4 of a minute. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate survey in the field, which shall be balanced and close with an error of closure not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet. The location and elevation of all boundary line (perimeter) monuments shall be indicated, along with a statement of the total area of the property being subdivided. In addition, the engineer or surveyor shall certify to the accuracy of the survey, the drawn plan and the placement of the monuments.
(5) 
Final topographic contours at vertical intervals of two feet for land with average natural slope of 4% or less, and at intervals of five feet for land with average slope exceeding 4%.
(6) 
A map showing the exact location and elevation of all proposed buildings, structures, roads, and public utilities to be constructed within any designated floodplain district. All such maps shall show contours at intervals of two feet and identify accurately the boundaries of the flood-prone areas.
(7) 
The following data for curblines and right-of-way lines of all existing, recorded and proposed streets within the tract being subdivided or developed:
(a) 
The length in feet and hundredths of a foot of all straight lines and of the radius and the arc or chord of all curved lines including curved lot lines.
(b) 
The width in feet of the cartway, right-of-way and, where required, of the ultimate right-of-way, and the degrees, minutes and quarter of a minute of the delta angle of all curved lines including curved lot lines.
(8) 
If the subdivision or development proposes a new street intersection with a state legislative route, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation intersection permit number(s) shall be shown for all such intersections.
(9) 
The location and elevation of all existing and proposed street monuments.
(10) 
The location of all proposed streetlights and street signs.
(11) 
Final lot lines with dimensions and areas. All lot lines shall be defined in feet and hundredths of a foot by distances and in degrees, minutes and quarters of a minute either by magnetic bearings or by angles of deflection from other lot and street right-of-way lines. Any lot line created by a subdivision along a street, either existing or proposed, shall be shown to the center of the street, unless such lot line is along the boundary of the entire property to be subdivided, in which case the lot line shall extend and be shown to the limits of the previous deed. All final plans shall contain a note stating that monuments placed pursuant to § 208-61A shall be placed at the corner of a lot line and street right-of-way line, and the side lot lines shall continue an additional specified number of feet to the center line of the street.
(12) 
The minimum building setback lines for all lots or other sites.
(13) 
A statement of the types of structures to be erected and a summary table of the number of structures and dwelling units proposed.
(14) 
A statement of the intended use of all nonresidential lots, with reference to restrictions of any type which exist or will exist as covenants in the deed for the lots contained in the subdivision and, if recorded, including the book and page number.
(15) 
Location and size of existing and proposed utility structures and/or transmission lines including water, gas, electric, petroleum, etc., and all easements or rights-of-way connected with such structures and/or lines.
(16) 
The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, tree masses, buildings or structures including the location of wells and on-site sewage facilities for such buildings or structures, public facilities and any other man-made or natural features within or near the proposed subdivision.
(17) 
Certification of ownership, acknowledgment of approval of the plan and offer of dedication of streets and other public lands as may be offered shall be lettered on the plan and shall be duly acknowledged and signed by the owner(s) of the land being developed or subdivided. Such certification shall bear the signature and seal of a notary public.
(18) 
Certification by the surveyor or engineer preparing the plans that the plans are in conformity with building, sanitation and other applicable Township ordinances and regulations and with the regulations governing the extension of utility services into the Township. In any instance where such plans do not conform, evidence shall be presented that an exception has been officially authorized.
(19) 
Block for signature of the Planning Commission and date of recommendations.
(20) 
Block for signatures of the Board of Supervisors and date of approval.
(21) 
If public or private sewer service is proposed, a block for signatures of the Northeastern York County Sewer Authority and date of approval.
[Added 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
(22) 
Where access to a highway under jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is proposed, a notation as follows:
"A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of the State Highway Law before driveway access is permitted. Access to the state highway shall be only as authorized by a highway occupancy permit."
(23) 
Tax Map and parcel information for the original tract being subdivided or developed.
(24) 
The existing uniform parcel identifier number for each existing tract or separate lot which is not being created by the plan, including but not limited to the parent tract which is being subdivided.
(25) 
On the first page of the plan, or, in the event of a plan creating or identifying a large number of lots, at such place on the plan as can be readily located, a table identifying each lot number being created or identified by lot number, with a column identified for the placement of the uniform parcel identifier number for each lot, to be assigned by the Tax Map Office, and a column identified as the street address for each lot, to be assigned by the Township.
(26) 
Prior to final plan approval, the developer shall add to the plan, in the table required in Subsection B(25), above, the street and house number addresses for each tract or lot created or shown on the plan, as assigned by the Township.
C. 
Required supplemental data. The final plan shall be accompanied by the following supplemental data and permits where applicable:
(1) 
Copies of a utility map or maps showing tract boundaries, existing and proposed streets, lot lines, sanitary and stormwater sewer facilities, water mains, and other underground utilities, curbs, sidewalks, fire hydrants, manholes and streetlight standards.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
(2) 
Copies of profile and cross-section maps or diagrams of streets showing final grades of curbs, sanitary and stormwater sewers, water mains, underground utilities and stormwater management facilities.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
(3) 
An agreement that the subdivider or developer will install all underground utilities before paving streets or constructing sidewalks.
(4) 
Agreements from electric and other private utility companies stating that they will provide timely service to the subdivision or land development.
(5) 
Final designs of any bridges or culverts which may be required. Such designs shall meet all applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
(6) 
Where the final plan covers only a part of the entire landholdings, a sketch of the future street system of the unsubmitted part shall be furnished. The street system of the submitted part will be considered in light of adjustments and connections with future streets in the part not submitted.
(7) 
Water and sewer feasibility reports as may be required, including any updated information which may have become available since the submission of the preliminary plan.
(8) 
Copies of all required permits and related documentation from the Department of Environmental Protection, and any other commonwealth agency, where any alteration or relocation of a stream or watercourse is proposed. In addition, documentation shall be submitted indicating that all affected adjacent municipalities have been notified of the proposed alteration or relocation. The Department of Community and Economic Development and the Federal Insurance Administrator shall also be notified whenever any such activity is proposed.
(9) 
Copies of the erosion and sedimentation plan as approved by the York County Conservation District Office.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
(10) 
Copies of the stormwater drainage plan.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
(11) 
Such private deed restrictions, including building setback lines, as may be imposed upon the property as a condition to sale, together with a statement of any restrictions previously imposed which may affect the title of the land being subdivided.
(12) 
Any other certificates, affidavits, endorsements or dedications, that may be required by the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors.
(13) 
Evidence that the subdivider or developer has installed the necessary street and other improvements as required in Article IX of this chapter in accordance with Township standards and specifications, or that the subdivider has furnished the Township the following assurances that said improvements will be installed:
[Amended 12-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-6]
(a) 
A written agreement concerning improvements not yet completed, in a form provided by the Township, that the subdivider or developer will lay out and improve roads and streets, erosion and sediment control facilities, and construct all of the improvements required in Article IX of this chapter as a condition of the approval of the plan by the Board of Supervisors within the time or times specified therein.
(b) 
A bond, or other security, in such amount as required by § 208-67 of this chapter, to guarantee the performance of the subdivider's or developer's undertaking in Subsection C(13)(a) above and to secure the completion of all required improvements within the time therein specified and a written agreement that, upon acceptance of the said streets or improvements, the subdivider or developer shall provide a maintenance guarantee in accordance with the provisions of § 208-74 of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See now "Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, " 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
A. 
On or before the last business day of the calendar month prior to the next month's regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission at which initial consideration is desired, the applicant shall submit the required number of final plans and accompanying documentation to the Township and agencies concerned as provided in submission procedures as adopted by the Township from time to time and available at the Township office. Applicant shall submit additional copies of plans and supplemental data as provided in the submission procedures. However, except for plans submitted pursuant to § 208-21 of this chapter, no final plan shall be submitted to or accepted by the Township until after the Township Planning Commission has completed its review of the preliminary plan.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
B. 
A final plan may be prepared for only a portion of the approved preliminary plan where a subdivider or developer wishes to undertake the development of a project in sections or stages. Each section in any residential subdivision or land development, except for the last section, shall contain a minimum of 25% of the total number of dwelling units as depicted on the preliminary plan, unless a lesser percentage is approved by the Township Board of Supervisors in its discretion.
C. 
Additionally, final plans shall be submitted to adjacent municipalities and governmental agencies or authorities that may be affected by the plan.
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3]
D. 
At a regular or special Planning Commission meeting following receipt of reports from agencies listed above, but in no case after 60 days from the time of final plan submission, the Township Planning Commission shall:
(1) 
Review the applicant's submission.
(2) 
Review all reports received.
(3) 
Discuss submission with the applicant or applicant's agent.
(4) 
Evaluate the plan, reports and discussion.
(5) 
Determine whether the final plan meets the objectives and requirements of this chapter and other ordinances of the Township.
(6) 
Either recommend approval, disapproval or conditional approval of the final plan.
(7) 
Submit its report to the Board of Township Supervisors. When the Planning Commission recommends disapproval or conditional approval in terms as filed, the decision shall specify the defects found in the application and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall, in each case, cite to the provisions of the ordinance relied upon.
(8) 
The Township Planning Commission shall transmit the plans and report its decision, comments and/or recommendations in writing to the Board of Township Supervisors.
E. 
Upon review of a subdivision or land development plan, the Township Engineer shall make comments and recommendations, in writing, to the Township Planning Commission and the Board of Township Supervisors.
F. 
During the course of the Planning Commission's review of the final plan and prior to any action by the Board of Township Supervisors within the required ninety-day period, the final plan may be revised by the applicant according to the procedure for preliminary plan revisions and as set forth in § 208-32C herein, and a new ninety-day review period will begin as also set forth in § 208-32C.
A. 
The Board of Township Supervisors shall render its decision and communicate it to the applicant in accordance with the requirements of § 208-20 of this chapter.
B. 
No final plans shall be approved, either finally or conditionally, unless and until the applicant provides proof satisfactory to the Township that the applicant has received the highway occupancy permit issued by PennDOT. Providing the highway occupancy permit to the Township for photocopying by the Township shall constitute such proof. Any proof other than the production of the actual highway occupancy permit shall be at the discretion of the Township staff. The final plan submitted to the Board of Township Supervisors shall comply and be consistent with the highway occupancy permit, even if different from the preliminary plan.
C. 
Failure of the applicant to receive a highway occupancy permit within the time required by Section 508 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC)[1] for the Township to act on the applicant's final plan shall constitute a failure by the applicant to meet the requirements of this chapter, and shall result in a denial of applicant's final plan, unless applicant, in writing, waives the time limit.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10508.
D. 
Each final plan at the time of approval shall have affixed to it a note the text of which shall be provided by the Township referencing the requirement, where appropriate, in Section 508(6) of the MPC,[2] of a highway occupancy permit, and referencing the actual permit number, and requiring that, in the event that any part of the development for which a highway occupancy permit is required is not completed during the term of the highway occupancy permit and any extensions granted to that permit, then a new highway occupancy permit shall be required, and the review process set forth in §§ 208-31B and 208-32E of this chapter shall again be met.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10508(6).
[Amended 11-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-3; 12-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-6]
A. 
Within 90 days following approval by the Board of Supervisors or 90 days after the date of delivery of an approved plan signed by the Board of Supervisors following completion of conditions imposed for such approval, whichever is later, the final plan shall be recorded by the applicant with the York County Recorder of Deeds or said approval shall be null and void. The Recorder of Deeds shall not accept any plan for recording unless the plan has been officially approved and signed by the Board of Supervisors. Within 30 days of receiving a recorded copy of any final plan(s) back from the Recorder of Deeds, applicant shall supply the Township with both physical and electronic copies of the final plans, which copies shall include all recording information, all signatures, and all appropriate seals.
B. 
Failure to substantially complete any aspect of the approved subdivision or land development within five years following the approval of a preliminary plan by the Township, or the approval of a final plan where not preceded by a preliminary plan, shall make the approval of the plan null and void unless an extension of time has been requested, in writing, by the subdivider or developer and a written approval granted by the Board of Supervisors.