A sketch plan may be submitted by the subdivider or developer as
a basis for informal discussion with the Planning Commission, which
may comment upon such sketch plan, but no approval or disapproval
shall be given.
Date furnished in a sketch plan shall be at the discretion of the
subdivider. For fullest usefulness, it is suggested that a sketch
should include the following information:
Topographic conditions of both existing and proposed elevations at
intervals of two feet for land with an average natural slope of 4%
or less, and at intervals of five feet for land with an average natural
slope exceeding 4%.
All existing building, sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum
or petroleum products lines, fire hydrants and other significant man-made
features within 50 feet of the property.
The location and width of all proposed streets, alleys, rights-of-way,
and easements, proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions and
area of all lots, proposed minimum setback line for each street, playgrounds,
public buildings, public areas and parcels of land proposed to be
dedicated or reserved for public use, proposed street names, proposed
watercourses and detention ponds, proposed phasing of land development,
and typical section of all streets.
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the subdivider's
entire holding, a sketch shall be submitted of the prospective street
layout for the remainder.
Where applicable, a plan revision module for land development
shall be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be prepared
in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection. The complete module shall accompany the
preliminary plan submission.
Water supply. If water is to be provided by means other than
private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots
within the subdivision or development, applicants shall present evidence
to the Township of Derry that the subdivision is to be supplied by
a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association of
lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility. A
copy of a certificate of public convenience from the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission of an application for such certificate,
a cooperative agreement or a commitment or agreement to serve the
area in question, whichever is appropriate, shall be acceptable.
Final plans shall be on sheets 22 inches by 36 inches. Where necessary
to avoid sheets larger than the size prescribed, final plans shall
be drawn in two or more sections. The plan shall be drawn and annotated
in accordance with the "Subdivision Plan Form."[1] The final plan shall be at a scale of not more than 100
feet to the inch.[2]
Tract boundaries with bearings and distances. Error enclosure not
to exceed one foot in 5,000 feet. The criteria for boundary closure
is distance marked to 1/100 of a foot bearings listed to the nearest
one minute.
All existing streets and driveways on or adjacent to the tract, including
name, right-of-way width, cartway width, street lines, lot lines,
rights-of-way, easements and areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated
to public use.
Lots within a subdivision shall be numbered and their area shown
within the lot boundaries; house numbers, as assigned by the Township
or postal authorities, shall also be shown therein.
An approval block providing for the signatures of the reviewing
agency and the Township of Derry and the date of approval, as per
example in Appendix A.[3]
A statement of acknowledgment in legal form, executed by a Notary,
stating that the subdivider is the owner or equitable owner of the
land proposed for subdivision, and that the subdivision as shown on
the final plan is the act and deed of the subdivider and that it is
desired to record the same.
A copy of the sewage plan revision module for land development
or other equivalent documentation approved by the Department of Environmental
Protection in compliance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania
Sewage Facilities Act.[4]
Water supply. If water is to be provided by means other than
private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots
within the subdivision or development, applicants shall present evidence
to the Township of Derry that the subdivision is to be supplied by
a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative agreement or a
commitment or agreement to serve the area in question, whichever is
appropriate, shall be acceptable.
The proposed center line grade of streets with the percent of
grade on tangents and elevations at fifty-foot intervals, including
grades at intersections, control points, etc.[5]
The profile of the storm drain or sewer, showing the size of
the pipe, grade, cradle (if any), manhole or inlet locations, and
elevations at flow line.
A copy of any and all proposed written easements or deeds to be granted,
including, but not limited to, storm drainage easements, recreation
easements or dedication, or agreements to pay a fee in lieu thereof
and sanitary sewer easement.
Written agreement of the land developer or subdivider in a form approved
by the Township of Derry, including an agreement to construct in form
and substance agreeable to the Township required improvements, including
but not limited to streets, curbs, sidewalk, and storm drainage facilities.
An approved Department of Environmental Protection planning module
where on-lot sewage disposal systems or community treatment systems
are proposed, or written proof of the Department of Environmental
Protection approval for the extension of existing sanitary sewer service.
The typical location of sewers and utilities with sizes.
The subdivider or developer will furnish the Township with as-built
plans record drawings for sanitary sewer systems within the subdivision
or land development.