The purpose of this Part is to allow the creation of a special
lot through a simplified procedure.
[Ord. 101, 9/14/1993, § 901]
Only a final plan submission is required for a special minor subdivision. The developer or subdivider shall file five copies of the subdivision plan with the requisite fee and application form with the Commission. The developer or subdivider shall submit evidence of compliance with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act requirements on sewage disposal. The developer or subdivider will submit a request for a variance as outlined in Part 8 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 101, 9/14/1993, § 902]
The Planning Commission will review the plans and approve or
disapprove the same within 60 days, or it shall be deemed the plan
has been approved. The review will basically be concerned with the
following items:
A.
That the future street pattern of the area will not be adversely
affected by the proposed subdivision.
B.
Lot Frontage. All lots shall have access to an approved street. Single lots which do not have access to a street may be created under Part 9 of this Chapter provided:
(1)
The lot created will not be further subdivided.
(2)
The original lot will not be further subdivided and will meet
the frontage requirements of the district in which it is located,
plus the 16 feet required for the driveway to the newly created lot.
(3)
The newly created lot will have a driveway to an approved street
and this driveway will become a part of the newly created lot.
(4)
The newly created lot meets all other requirements of this Chapter and the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(5)
The original lot will meet all the requirements of the existing Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] and this Chapter.
(6)
There be adequate deed restrictions to enforce the requirements
of this Chapter.
C.
That the development does not create problems in the design of future
utilities.
D.
Other factors such as geology, terrain, location in floodplain, etc.
E.
Developer or subdivider shall be required to install a driveway comprised
of a four-inch AASHTO #57 aggregate stone base course followed by
a surface treatment, all per PennDOT Specifications Form 408. The
cartway width shall be 16 feet. No storm drainage shall enter onto
adjacent properties.
F.
The original lot was created prior to November 20, 1988.
[Ord. 101, 9/14/1993, § 903]
After making any necessary changes, the developer or subdivider
may resubmit the plan for approval.
[Ord. 101, 9/14/1993, § 904]
If the plan is found to conform to this Chapter, the Planning
Commission shall approve and sign the plan and submit it to the Board
of Supervisors for approval. After approval by the Board of Supervisors,
the subdivider shall record the plan in the Office of the Northumberland
County Recorder of Deeds within 90 days and furnish the Board of Supervisors
proof thereof.
[Ord. 101, 9/14/1993, § 905]
All special minor subdivision plans shall conform to the following:
A.
Title Block. The title block shall show the name of the special minor
subdivision, municipality in which located, name and address of the
owner, address and seal of the engineer or surveyor and the date of
preparation.
B.
Location Sketch. A location sketch shall be shown, north oriented
to the top of the drawing, showing the special minor subdivision in
relationship to contiguous roads and land. A USGS map at a scale of
one inch equals 2,000 feet may be used as source information. A tract
map shall also be provided on a scale the same as the Northumberland
County tax assessment maps and shall show the proposed special minor
subdivision and residue land.
C.
Plan Information. Shall be as outlined in the applicable preliminary
plan and final plan requirements Sections of this Chapter, as determined
by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
D.
Accompanying data shall be submitted as required by the applicable
Sections of this Chapter, as determined by the Planning Commission
and Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 101, 9/14/1993, § 906]
Any additional subdivision of a tract from which a special minor
subdivision has already been formed shall be deemed to be a major
subdivision and shall follow those requirements and procedures.
