A. 
The sketch plan may be a freehand drawing and should be accompanied by an application for subdivision and land development approval and should show the following information:
(1) 
Name and address of developer, name of municipality, title, North arrow and date.
(2) 
Tract boundaries.
(3) 
Location map showing the relation of the land development to the surrounding area and community.
(4) 
Number of acres in tract, average lot size, approximate number of lots, anticipated type of development.
(5) 
Existing and proposed streets, highways, rights-of-way.
(6) 
Proposed general lot layout.
(7) 
All public reservations such as schools, parks, etc.
B. 
A land development sketch plan need not be drawn to scale nor are precise dimensions required.
[Amended 12-14-1994 by Ord. No. 94-5]
(The preliminary plan shall be submitted with an application for subdivision and land development approval.)
A. 
The preliminary plan shall be drawn on linen or Mylar material and at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch. Sheet size shall be approximately 22 inches by 36 inches. The preliminary plan shall show the following information:
(1) 
Proposed land development name or identifying title.
(2) 
Municipality in which the land development is located.
(3) 
North point, scale and date.
(4) 
Name and address of the owner of the property or of his authorized agent.
(5) 
Name and seal of the registered engineer or registered surveyor responsible for the plan, attesting to the fact that survey data and plans are correct.
(6) 
Total acreage of the tract.
(7) 
Number of lots, proposed density and minimum lot size.
(8) 
Length of new street proposed.
(9) 
Type and location of water supply and sewage disposal facilities proposed, i.e., on-lot or public. For on-lot systems, the location of perc tests must be shown.
(10) 
Proposed use of land and existing zoning classification and proof of any variances or special exceptions which may have been granted.
(11) 
A location map for the purpose of locating the site in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community. The location map should be at a scale of not less than 2,000 feet to the inch.
(12) 
Tract boundaries showing bearings and distances.
(13) 
Contours at vertical intervals of five feet, or less if required, depending on the slope of the land.
(14) 
Datum to which contour elevations refer. Where reasonably practicable, data shall refer to United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(15) 
The names of owners of immediately adjacent unplatted land, the names of proposed or existing land developments immediately adjacent, and the locations and dimensions of any streets or easements shown thereon which abut the land to be developed.
(16) 
All existing watercourse, flood-prone areas with accurate boundaries, base flood elevations, tree masses and other significant natural features, such as rock outcrops, springs and swampy areas.
(17) 
All existing buildings, sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum lines, telephone and electric lines, gas lines, fire hydrants and other significant man-made features.
(18) 
All existing streets on, adjacent to or within 400 feet of any part of the tract, including name, right-of-way width and cartway width.
(19) 
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way and the purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(20) 
Lots within the land development shall be numbered.
(21) 
Location of all proposed buildings, if any.
(22) 
Location and width of all proposed streets, alleys, rights-of-way and easements; proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions; driveway access points on corner lots where proposed; proposed minimum building setback lines; playgrounds, public buildings, public areas and parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public use; proposed fill areas; proposed flood- or erosion-protective facilities.
(23) 
Where the subdivision and/or land development lies partially or completely in flood-prone areas, or where the subdivision and/or land development borders on flood-prone areas, the preliminary plan shall include detailed information giving the location and elevation of proposed roads, public utilities and building sites.
(24) 
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the developer's entire holding, a sketch may be required of the prospective street layout for the remainder.
(25) 
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is or represents the owner of the land proposed to be developed and that the land development shown on the preliminary plan is made with the owner's free consent.
B. 
The preliminary plan shall include thereon or be accompanied by:
(1) 
The appropriate filing fee.
(2) 
Feasibility study on sewer and water facilities for the tract (§ 275-22) and, for land developments of two or more lots or dwelling units, a plan revision module for land development along with recommendations from the local office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(3) 
Erosion and sedimentation control plan (§ 275-23).
(4) 
Typical cross sections and center-line profiles for each proposed street.
(5) 
Preliminary engineering designs of any new bridges or culverts proposed in the tract.
(6) 
A drawing of all present and proposed grades and facilities for stormwater drainage.
A. 
The developer shall submit a feasibility report in duplicate concerning the availability and/or adaptability of sewer and water facilities in or near a proposed land development. Said report shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer if requested by the Township and be submitted in conjunction with the preliminary plan for review and recommendations by the local office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
B. 
The feasibility report shall consist of an examination of possible connection to an existing sewerage system and water supply system. The study shall include the distance from the nearest public sewer and public water and the capacity of the existing system to accommodate the proposed land development.
C. 
If the above method of sewerage disposal is found to be feasible, formal application shall be made to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, and a permit obtained from the Bureau of Water Quality Management prior to the construction of sewers or treatment facilities.
D. 
The Board of Commissioners will approve on-site sewage disposal systems only when the Department of Environmental Protection certifies the suitability of the land for on-site sewage disposal and the feasibility study indicates:
(1) 
Justification of the project necessitates consideration of this method.
(2) 
The soil absorption is satisfactory for this type of system.
(3) 
Such systems will not endanger groundwater supplies below the level of the absorption system.
(4) 
The systems will not be installed in creviced rocks or limestone formations.
E. 
The soil absorption tests called for above shall be performed in accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and shall be certified by the Sewage Enforcement Officer and/or a sanitarian of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
F. 
The Board of Commissioners will approve individual on-lot water supply systems only when the feasibility study indicates and the Township Engineer certifies that:
(1) 
Justification of the project necessitates consideration of this method.
(2) 
The water supply yield is adequate for the type of development proposed.
(3) 
The installation of such systems will not endanger or decrease groundwater supplies of properties adjacent to the land development.
G. 
In the case of land development of five or fewer dwellings, existing or proposed, the water supply feasibility study is not required.
A. 
The applicant shall submit a plan in duplicate concerning the control of erosion and sedimentation on or near a proposed development. Said plan is to be prepared by a person trained and experienced in erosion and sedimentation control methods and techniques and be submitted in conjunction with the preliminary plan for review and recommendations by the local office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the York County Conservation District.
B. 
The plan shall be designed to prevent accelerated erosion and sedimentation and shall consider all factors which may contribute to erosion and sedimentation in connection with the land development.
C. 
The plan shall also contain any additional information as required by Chapter 102 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code.
[Amended 7-8-1998 by Ord. No. 98-02]
A. 
The final plan shall be submitted with an application for subdivision and land development approval.
B. 
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.
C. 
The final plan shall be drawn on linen or Mylar material (approximate sheet size of 22 inches by 36 inches) at a scale of no more than 100 feet to the inch and shall include the following information:
(1) 
Land development name or identifying title.
(2) 
Municipality in which the land development is located.
(3) 
North point, scale and date.
(4) 
Name and address of the developer.
(5) 
Name and seal of the registered professional engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan, attesting to the fact that survey data and plans are correct.
(6) 
Total acreage of the tract, number of lots, density and minimum lot size.
(7) 
Proposed use of land and existing zoning classification.
(8) 
A location map for the purpose of locating the site to be developed in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community. The location map should be at a scale of not less than 2,000 feet to the inch.
(9) 
The names of adjoining land developments, if any, and the names of owners of all adjacent unplatted land.
(10) 
Street lines, tract boundaries, lot lines, rights-of-way, easements and areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(11) 
Sufficient data to determine readily the location, bearing and length of every street, lot and boundary line and to reproduce such lines upon the ground, such data to be tied in to monuments as required.
(12) 
The exact location and elevation of flood-prone area boundaries and of all proposed buildings, structures, roads and public utilities to be constructed in those flood-prone areas.
(13) 
The length of all straight lines, radii, lengths or curves and tangent bearings for each street.
(14) 
All dimensions and angles or bearings of the lines of each lot and of each area proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(15) 
All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.
(16) 
The proposed building setback lines. The proposed placement of each building may be required.
(17) 
The point of access of driveways on corner lots, where proposed.
(18) 
Location, size and invert elevation of all sanitary, storm and combined sewers and location of all manholes, inlets and culverts.
(19) 
Lots within the land development shall be numbered by projected house numbers.
(20) 
Names of streets within and adjacent to the land development shall be shown.
(21) 
The location of permanent reference monuments shall be shown on the plan.
(22) 
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is or represents the owner of the land proposed to be developed and that the land development shown on the final plan is made with the owner's free consent and that it is desired to record the same.
(23) 
Signature block with five signature lines for approval by the Board of Commissioners.
[Amended 12-14-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-03]
D. 
The final plan shall include thereon or be accompanied by:
(1) 
Filing fees and additional fees as may be required by this chapter.
(2) 
A copy of such private deed restrictions as may be imposed upon the property as a condition of sale by the present owner.
(3) 
Typical cross sections and street profiles for all proposed streets. Such profiles shall show at least the following: existing (natural) and proposed grades along the proposed street center line; culvert locations, invert elevations and sizes.
(4) 
Certification that the method of sewage disposal, water supply and sedimentation and erosion control have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(5) 
Certification from a registered professional engineer employed by the Township that the developer has installed all improvements to the specifications of this chapter and any conditions attached by the Board of Commissioners; or that the developer has posted an improvement bond or other accepted security in amount sufficient to assure completion of all required improvements.
(6) 
A maintenance guarantee of all improvements in a form acceptable to the Township (§ 275-52).
(7) 
Other certificates or permits as may be required, such as from the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, water quality management permits, erosion and sedimentation control permits, dams and encroachments permits, and driveway permits.