[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 601]
1. 
This Part shall apply to the following.
A. 
The improvement of one lot for one multifamily residential building or a group of two or more residential or nonresidential buildings.
B. 
The improvement of one lot for one nonresidential building, regardless of the number of tenants.
C. 
Any change of use, addition to or structural enlargement of a nonresidential structure which results in either:
(1) 
An increase in the gross floor area of the principal building of 1,500 square feet or more.
(2) 
An increase in the paved area of the lot of 1,500 square feet or more.
(3) 
An increase in the gross floor area of the principal building and the paved area of the lot which, in combination, total 1,500 square feet or more.
D. 
The division or allocation of land or space among two or more occupants by leasehold or condominium.
2. 
This Part shall not apply to the following.
A. 
Improvement of one lot for a single family or a two-family dwelling.
B. 
The conversion of an existing single family or two-family dwelling into not more than three dwelling units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium.
C. 
The addition of no more than one accessory building or structure either singularly or cumulatively, not exceeding one story or 15 feet in height and covering an area on the lot no greater than 200 square feet, on a lot or lots which is subordinate to any existing principal building and used for the same purpose as the principal building.
D. 
A one time exemption for any addition to or structural enlargement of a nonresidential structure which results in either:
(1) 
An increase in the gross floor area of the principal building of less than 1,500 square feet.
(2) 
An increase in the paved area of the lot of less than 1,500 square feet.
(3) 
An increase in the gross floor area of the principal building and the paved area of the lot which, in combination, total less than 1,500 square feet.
3. 
The foregoing shall be subject to the procedures specified in Part 5 for a minor land development.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 602]
1. 
Prior to filing an application for preliminary approval of a major land development, the applicant or his representative shall meet with the Township Secretary and other Township officials to obtain application forms and to discuss application procedures and applicable ordinance requirements.
2. 
In addition, the developer may request a pre-application conference with the Planning Commission to discuss the conceptual design for the development of the property and the feasibility and timing of the application. The applicant shall contact the Township Secretary at least 15 calendar days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to request a pre-application conference with the Planning Commission.
3. 
The pre-application conference with the Planning Commission is voluntary and no formal application or fee is required. This opportunity is afforded to the developer to obtain information and guidance before entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expenses for plan preparation.
4. 
While no formal application is required for a pre-application conference, the applicant should provide one copy of readily available information with the request for a pre-application conference, which will show the location of the property and any special features such as streams, floodplains or other conditions that may affect the development of the property. Readily available resources which may be used include the deed for the property, a property survey, the tax maps prepared by the Washington County Assessor's Office, U.S.G.S. quadrangle map showing natural features and topography, the National Flood Insurance Administration (NFIA) flood hazard boundary maps, Natural Resources Conservation Service maps of soil types and the U.S. Bureau of Mines coal mine maps.
5. 
A pre-application conference shall not constitute formal filing of any application for approval of a land development, shall not bind the Planning Commission to approve any concept presented in the pre-application conference and shall not protect the application from any subsequent changes in ordinance provisions which may affect the proposed development between the date of the pre-application conference and the official date of filing of an application for preliminary approval of a land development under the terms of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 603]
1. 
The applicant shall submit 10 copies of an application for preliminary approval of a major land development required by § 604 of this Chapter to the Township Secretary at least 28 calendar days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission. If the twenty-eighth day falls on a holiday, the application shall be filed by the close of business on the immediately preceding working day.
2. 
The preliminary application shall not be considered to be complete and properly filed unless and until all items required by § 604 of this Chapter, including the application fee, have been received.
3. 
Immediately upon receipt, the application shall be stamped with the date of receipt by the Township and one copy of the application shall be distributed to the Township Engineer. The Township Secretary shall submit one copy of the complete and properly filed application to the Washington County Department of Economic Development for review and comment which shall be subject to payment of the prevailing County review fee by the applicant. Additional copies may be referred to any other appropriate review agency at the discretion of the Township Secretary.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 604]
1. 
All Applications. The application for preliminary approval of a major land development shall be submitted in accordance with § 603 of this Chapter and shall include the following information:
A. 
10 copies of the completed application form supplied by the Township.
B. 
Application filing fee, as required by § 1101(A) of this Chapter.
C. 
Proof of proprietary interest.
D. 
Written evidence of compliance with all other Township, County, State or Federal permits required for the plan, if any.
E. 
If the proposed use is a conditional use or use by special exception, an application for approval of the conditional use or use by special exception shall accompany the application for preliminary approval of the major land development. Preliminary approval of the major land development shall not be granted unless the conditional use or use by special exception is approved prior to or concurrent with the preliminary major land development plan.
F. 
For all applications which propose 25 or more dwelling units or any nonresidential building or buildings (existing and proposed) that generate 100 or more vehicle trips per day, a traffic report prepared by a qualified traffic engineer shall be submitted detailing the nature and extent of trip generation expected to result from the proposed development based on the ratios and methodology contained in the current edition of the manuals of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. The report shall include current and projected capacities and levels of service of all streets and intersections within 1,000 feet of the site proposed for development or the next nearest intersection and recommendations for improvements to streets and/or traffic control devices within the site or immediately adjacent to the site. The traffic report shall be signed and sealed by a registered professional traffic engineer.
G. 
Wherever any public improvements are proposed or where evidence exists of deep mining, strip mining, landslide prone soils or other geologic hazards on the site, a geologic report by a qualified registered professional engineer acceptable to the Township regarding soil and subsurface conditions and the probable measures needed to be considered in the design of the development, the location of structures and the design of foundations, if any.
H. 
A wetlands determination report for all sites which have hydric soils or soils with hydric inclusions and, if applicable, a wetlands delineation report for all jurisdictional wetlands on the site and the design techniques proposed to accommodate them.
I. 
Ten copies of a preliminary plat, accurately drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet on a survey prepared and sealed by a Pennsylvania registered land surveyor. The preliminary plat shall include or be accompanied by the following information and shall be prepared and sealed by a registered professional engineer or registered professional land surveyor.
(1) 
Date of preparation. All revisions shall be noted and dated.
(2) 
A location map showing the location of the tract with reference to the surrounding properties, existing streets and streams within 1,000 feet of the land development.
(3) 
Name of the development, including the words "preliminary land development plan;" north arrow; graphic scale; county assessment map and parcel number; the name and address of the record owner; the name and address of the applicant; the name and address, signature, license number and seal of the Pennsylvania registered land surveyor preparing the survey. If the owner of the premises is a corporation, the name and address of the president and secretary shall be submitted on the application.
(4) 
All distances shall be in feet and one hundredths (0.01) of a foot and all bearings shall be given to the nearest one second.
(5) 
The zoning district in which the parcel is located, together with the zoning classification of properties within 200 feet of the boundaries of the property for which the application is made.
(6) 
Property survey showing survey data, including boundaries of the property, building or setback lines and liens of existing and proposed streets, lots, reservations, easements and areas dedicated to public use, including grants, restrictions and rights-of-way, to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor. The name, address, signature and seal of the surveyor shall be indicated.
(7) 
A copy of any existing or proposed covenants, deed restrictions, which are applicable to the property.
(8) 
A written statement requesting any waivers or modifications to this Chapter in accordance with Part 10, if applicable.
(9) 
A written statement identifying any zoning variances which will be needed or which have been granted to the property by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(10) 
The distance, measured along the right-of-way lines of existing streets abutting the property, to the nearest intersections with other public streets within 200 feet of the site boundaries.
(11) 
The location and dimensions of proposed buildings and structures, all accessory structures and fences, if any, including front, side and rear yard setbacks, height of buildings, first floor elevations of all structures and floor plans and elevation plans of each building.
(12) 
If applicable, flood hazard zone boundaries, as identified on the current official map for the Township issued by the Federal Insurance Administration.
(13) 
Existing and proposed contours, referred to United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum, with a contour interval of two feet for slopes of less than 10 percent and an interval of five feet for slopes of 10 percent or more. Existing contours are to be indicated by dashed lines and proposed contours are to be indicated by solid lines.
(14) 
Written or graphic evidence that all earthmoving activities shall comply with the Township Grading and Excavating regulations, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the Township.
(15) 
Location of existing rock outcrops, high points, watercourses, depressions, ponds, marshes, wooded areas and other significant existing features, including previous flood elevations of watercourses, ponds and marsh areas as determined by field survey.
(16) 
A slope map showing the location and the area (in square feet) of land which has a slope of 25 percent or greater and certification by a registered professional geotechnical engineer regarding the feasibility of any proposed grading on slopes greater than 25 percent, the stability of the finished slopes, measures to mitigate landslides, soil erosion, sedimentation, stormwater runoff and potential impacts on adjacent properties.
(17) 
A soils map identifying soils which are landslide prone, if any.
(18) 
Any and all existing streets related to the proposed development; including the names, cartway widths, approximate gradients and sidewalk widths.
(19) 
If any new streets are proposed, profiles, indicating grading; cross sections showing the width and design of roadways and sidewalks.
(20) 
Area, to the nearest thousandth of an acre of the site to be developed for nonresidential purposes and/or the area, in square feet, of each lot to be developed for residential purposes.
(21) 
Plans of proposed stormwater systems showing feasible connections to existing drainage within 500 feet of any boundary, and all areas and any other surface area contributing to the calculations, and showing methods to be used in the drainage calculations.
(22) 
Stormwater management plans, as required by § 908 of this Chapter.
(23) 
The location and size of all existing sanitary sewers and the location and size of all proposed sanitary sewers.
(24) 
The location and size of all existing and proposed waterlines, valves and hydrants.
(25) 
The location, width and purpose of all existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way.
(26) 
The location, type and approximate size of existing utilities to serve the development, and written verification from each utility that service will be provided to the development.
(27) 
Tree masses and all individual specimen trees having a caliper of four inches or greater.
(28) 
A soil erosion and sedimentation control plan prepared by a person trained and experienced in control methods and techniques which conforms to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law and Chapter 102 of the Rules and Regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection governing erosion control and documentation that the County Soil Conservation Service has issued as NPDES permit if required.
(29) 
The number and density of dwelling units (if residential).
(30) 
All means of vehicular access for ingress and egress to and from the site onto public streets, showing the size and location of internal streets or driveways and curb cuts including the organization of traffic channels, acceleration and deceleration lanes, additional width and any other improvements on the site or along the site's street frontage necessary to prevent a difficult traffic situation. All pedestrian walkways and provisions for handicapped facilities in compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for an accessible site shall also be shown.
(31) 
Computation of the number of parking spaces to be provided, the location and design of offstreet parking areas and loading areas showing size and location of bays, aisles and barriers and the proposed direction of movement.
(32) 
Tabulation of site data, indicating zoning requirements applicable to the site and whether the proposed site development features comply.
(33) 
Proposed screening and landscaping, including a preliminary planting plan.
(34) 
The methods, placement and screening of solid waste disposal and storage facilities.
(35) 
If applicable, a detailed proposal, including covenants, agreements or other specific documents showing the ownership and method of assuring perpetual maintenance to be applied to those areas which are to be used for recreational or other common purposes.
(36) 
Written or graphic evidence that all public and/or private improvements will comply with the design standards of this Chapter and the Township construction standards.
(37) 
If the plan is to be completed in phases, the proposed sequence of development with projected time schedule for completion of each of the several phases.
(38) 
If applicable, a notation on the plat that access to a State Highway shall only be authorized by a highway occupancy permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation under § 420 of the State Highway Law (P.L. 1242, No. 428 of June 1, 1945) and that the approvals of the Smith Township Planning Commission and Township Supervisors are conditional, subject to action by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation pursuant to application for a highway occupancy permit.
(39) 
Spaces for the signature of the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission; the President and Secretary of Township Supervisors; and dates of approval.
(40) 
Plan monumentations, as required by § 801 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 605]
1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation.
A. 
At the first regular meeting of the Planning Commission after submission of a preliminary application, the Planning Commission shall either accept or reject the application as complete in content and properly filed. The date of the Planning Commission meeting at which the preliminary application is accepted as complete and properly filed shall be the official date of filing of the application and shall represent the beginning of the 60 day period for Planning Commission review and recommendation on the application, unless the applicant agrees, in writing, to an extension of time. During the 60 day review period, the Township Engineer shall provide preliminary review comments to the Planning Commission and the applicant.
B. 
Within 60 days of the official date of filing of the preliminary application, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to Township Supervisors for approval, approval with conditions or disapproval of the preliminary application at a public meeting. In the case of a recommendation for disapproval, the Planning Commission's recommendation shall cite the specific requirements of this Chapter which have not been met.
2. 
Action by Township Supervisors.
A. 
The Township Engineer shall present a written report to Township Supervisors which states whether an application complies with the requirements of this Chapter and that report shall be included in the minutes of the Supervisors meeting.
B. 
Within 90 days of the official date of filing of the preliminary application, Township Supervisors shall either approve, approve with conditions or disapprove the preliminary application at a public meeting. Township Supervisors shall not act until the review has been received from the Washington County Department of Economic Development or until 30 days has passed since the date that the application was submitted to the County for review. The recommendation of the Township Planning Commission and the report of the Washington County Department of Economic Development, if any, shall be made a part of the record at that meeting.
C. 
A letter indicating approval, approval with conditions or disapproval shall be sent to the applicant by regular mail within 15 days of the date of the decision by Township Supervisors. If the preliminary application is not approved, Township Supervisors shall specify the defects found in the preliminary application and cite the requirements of this Chapter which have not been met.
3. 
Conditional Approval. If Township Supervisors determine that certain conditions are warranted to be attached to preliminary approval to protect the public interest and guarantee compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, the conditions of approval shall be specified, in writing, in the notice of conditional approval required by subsection (2), above. The applicant shall accept or reject the conditions attached to preliminary approval by giving written notice to the Township Supervisors within 30 days of the date of the meeting of Township Supervisors at which preliminary approval is granted. If the applicant rejects any of the conditions or if the applicant fails to give written notice to the Township Supervisors regarding acceptance or rejection of the conditions attached to preliminary approval within the required 30 days, preliminary approval shall automatically be rescinded without written notice to the applicant.
4. 
Deemed Approval. Failure of Township Supervisors to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the time and in the manner prescribed by this Chapter shall be deemed an approval of the application in the terms as presented, unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of time or change in the prescribed manner of presentation of communication of the decision, in which case, failure to meet the extended time or change in manner of presentation of communication shall have like effect.
5. 
Expiration of Preliminary Approval.
A. 
If an application for final approval of a land development, or in the case of a phased development, an application for the first phase of the land development is not submitted within one year from the date of the grant of preliminary approval by Township Supervisors, preliminary approval shall expire, unless a written request for an extension is submitted by the applicant and approved by Township Supervisors. Any request for extension shall be submitted to Township Supervisors at least 30 days prior to the prevailing expiration date. Extensions may be granted for one or more six month periods upon a finding by Township Supervisors that such extension is warranted for reasonable cause and not due to the applicant's own negligence or inaction.
B. 
In the case of a phased development, calling for the installation of improvements beyond a five year period, a schedule shall be filed by the applicant with the preliminary application delineating all proposed phases, as well as time deadlines by which applications for final plat approval of each phase are intended to be filed. Such schedule shall be updated annually by the applicant on or before the anniversary of preliminary approval until final plat approval of the final phase has been granted. Any modification in the aforesaid schedule shall be subject to approval by Township Supervisors in its sole discretion. Phased development shall be subject to the time protection provisions of § 508(4) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247 of 1968, as amended).
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 606]
1. 
The applicant shall submit 10 copies of the application for final approval required by § 607 of this Chapter to the Township Secretary at least 28 calendar days prior to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission. If the twenty-eighth days falls on a holiday, the application shall be filed by the close of business on the immediately preceding working day.
2. 
2. The final application shall not be considered to be complete and properly filed unless and until all items required by § 607 of this Chapter, including the application fee, have been received.
3. 
Immediately upon receipt, the application shall be stamped with the date of receipt by the Township Secretary and one copy of the application shall be distributed to the Township Engineer. Additional copies may be referred to any other appropriate review agency at the discretion of the Township Secretary.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 607]
All applications for final approval of a major land development shall include the following.
A. 
10 copies of the completed application form supplied by the Township.
B. 
Application filing fee, as required by § 1101(A) of this Chapter.
C. 
One copy of the approved preliminary plat.
D. 
10 copies of a final plat drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following information and shall be prepared and sealed by a Pennsylvania registered land survey.
(1) 
Date, name and location of the land development, the name of the owner, graphic scale and the words "final major land development plan."
(2) 
Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, street names, easements and other rights-of-way, land reserved or dedicated to public use, all lot lines and other boundary lines; with accurate dimensions, bearing or reflection angles, and radii, arcs and central angles of curves; and the area of each lot.
(3) 
The names, exact location and widths of all existing and recorded streets intersecting or paralleling the plot boundaries within a distance of 200 feet or the next nearest intersection.
(4) 
The purpose, location and dimensions of any easement or land reserved for or dedicated to public use shall be designated.
(5) 
Lot and block numbers assigned to the property by the county assessment office, including lot and block numbers of immediately abutting property.
(6) 
Certification by the applicant's surveyor as to accuracy of details of plat. The error of closure shall not be less than one in 15,000.
(7) 
Dates of preparation and dates of all revisions to the plan.
(8) 
Name, address, signature and seal of the professional or professionals who prepared the plans, including the following mandatory requirements.
(a) 
Registered engineer for stormwater management plans and construction drawings for public and private improvements.
(b) 
Registered land surveyor shall prepare property survey.
(9) 
The name, address, signature and seal of the professional or professionals who prepared the plans, including the following optional requirements.
(a) 
In lieu of a registered engineer or registered land surveyor, a registered architect may prepare building drawings, only.
(b) 
In lieu of a registered engineer or registered land surveyor, a registered landscape architect may prepare grading or landscaping plans, only.
(10) 
Evidence of required permits from applicable Federal, State and County agencies.
(11) 
Certification of service from all applicable utility companies.
(12) 
A design view of the front, side and rear elevations of the proposed structures.
(13) 
Location, height and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property, indicating structures to be removed, if any, and the distances between proposed structures or additions to existing structures and adjacent property lines.
(14) 
A site lighting plan showing details of all exterior lighting fixtures and supports, the location of exterior lighting fixtures proposed to light the buildings, parking areas, sidewalks and any other areas proposed for public use; documentation that proposed lighting will be shielded and reflect away from adjacent streets and residential properties; a photometric plan which indicates a grid of spot lighting levels to the nearest tenth (0.1) of a footcandle.
(15) 
Layout and design of proposed parking and loading areas, including the gradient of proposed driveways and parking facilities and the proposed pattern of traffic circulation on the site, including pavement markings, islands, curbs, bumper guards and similar facilities.
(16) 
Sidewalks or walkways, if any, proposed for pedestrian circulation on the site.
(17) 
The type of paving material to be used for all sidewalks, walkways, driveways and parking facilities.
(18) 
A final landscaping plan showing the type, size and location of any plant material proposed and all areas proposed to be seeded and the parties responsible for future maintenance.
(19) 
Construction materials of all fences, walls or screens.
(20) 
A final grading plan, demonstrating compliance with Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the Township (Grading and Excavating), including erosion and sedimentation control measures.
(21) 
If applicable, a notation on the plat that access to a State highway shall only be authorized by a highway occupancy permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation under § 420 of the State Highway Law (P.L. 1242, No. 428 of June 1, 1945) and that the approvals by the Smith Township Planning Commission and Township Supervisors are conditional, subject to action of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation pursuant to an application for a highway occupancy permit.
(22) 
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan and narrative.
(23) 
If applicable, an N.P.D.E.S. Permit obtained from the Washington County Conservation District.
(24) 
Final stormwater management calculations and construction drawings for stormwater management facilities as required by § 908 of this Chapter.
(25) 
Storm drainage plan, including location, pipe size, grade, direction of flow, capacity and material of all storm sewers and connections to existing systems; location and invert and other elevations of all catch basins, manholes, culverts and other appurtenances; location and width of all storm drainage easements; and location of surface swales, if any.
(26) 
Plans showing compliance with recommendations of soils report, wetlands delineation report or geotechnical engineer's report, if applicable.
(27) 
Written evidence that an amenities bond for private improvements, as required by § 412 of this Chapter, will be submitted at the time of execution of the development agreement.
(28) 
If any public improvements are proposed, written evidence that a performance bond, as required by § 411 of this Chapter, will be submitted at the time of execution of the development agreement.
(29) 
Spaces for signatures of the President and Secretary of Township Supervisors; the Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Commission; and dates of approval.
(30) 
Plan monumentations, as required by § 801 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 608]
1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation.
A. 
At the first regular meeting of the Planning Commission after submission of a final application, the Planning Commission shall either accept or reject the application as complete and properly filed. The date of the Planning Commission meeting at which the final application is accepted as complete and properly filed shall be the official date of filing for the application and shall represent the beginning of the 60 day period for Planning Commission review and recommendation on the application, unless the applicant agrees, in writing, to an extension of time. During the 60 day review period, the Township Engineer shall provide review comments to the Planning Commission and the applicant.
B. 
Within 60 days of the official date of filing of the application, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation, in writing, to Township Supervisors for approval, approval with conditions or disapproval of the final application. In the case of a recommendation for disapproval, the Planning Commission recommendation shall cite the specific requirements of this Chapter which have not been met.
2. 
Action by Township Supervisors.
A. 
The Township Engineer shall present a written report to Township Supervisors which states whether an application complies with the requirements of this Chapter and that report shall be included in the minutes of the Supervisors meeting.
B. 
Within 90 days of the official date of filing of the application, Township Supervisors shall either approval, approve with conditions or disapprove the final application at a public meeting. The Planning Commission's written recommendation shall be made a part of the record at that meeting.
C. 
A letter indicating approval, approval with conditions or disapproval shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 days of the date of the decision by Township Supervisors. If the final application is not approved, Township Supervisors shall specify the defects found in the final application and cite the requirements of this Chapter which have not been met.
3. 
Conditional Approval. If Township Supervisors determine that certain conditions are warranted to be attached to final approval to protect the public interest and guarantee compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, the conditions of approval shall be specified, in writing, in the notice of conditional approval required by subsection (2), above. The applicant shall accept or reject the conditions attached to final approval either by giving written notice to the Township Supervisors or by executing the development agreement required by § 413 of this Chapter within 30 days of the date of the meeting of Township Supervisors at which final approval is granted. If the applicant rejects any of the conditions or if the applicant fails to give written notice to the Township Supervisors regarding acceptance or rejection of the conditions attached to final approval or execute the development agreement within the required 30 days, final approval shall automatically be rescinded without written notice to the applicant.
4. 
Deemed Approval. Failure of Township Supervisors to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the time and in the manner prescribed by this Chapter shall be deemed an approval of the application in the terms as presented, unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of time or change in the prescribed manner of presentation of communication of the decision, in which case, failure to meet the extended time or change in manner of presentation of communication shall have like effect.
5. 
Phased Approval.
A. 
In the case where a land development is projected over a period of years, the Township authorizes submission of final applications by sections or phases of development, subject to such requirements or guarantees for improvements in future sections or phases of the development which are essential for the protection of the public welfare and any existing or proposed section or phase of the plan.
B. 
All sections or phases shall conform to the preliminary application as previously approved by the Township. Any phase that contains substantive changes in the number of lots or buildings proposed or in the layout of the lots, buildings or streets previously approved in the preliminary application shall require complete resubmission of the preliminary application in accordance with §§ 603, 604 and 605 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 609]
The Township may offer the mediation option as an aid in completing the proceedings authorized by this Part in accordance with the requirements of § 409 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 610]
All land developments shall be further subject to the requirements for a development agreement as specified in § 413 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 611]
All land developments shall be further subject to the requirement for an amenities bond as specified in § 412 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 613]
1. 
A land development plan shall not be required to be recorded in the Washington County Recorder of Deeds office, if the land development is proposed on a lot or lots of record, unless a declaration plan is required to be recorded by the PA Unit Property Act for a condominium.
2. 
Any land development plan which involves the subdivision, resubdivision or consolidation of property or the dedication of easements or rights-of-way for public improvements shall present a final plat for recording purposes with the application for final approval of the land development. The final plat for recording shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of § 304 of this Chapter for a minor subdivision.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 614]
Whether or not the land development is required to be recorded, the applicant shall deliver to the Township, one mylar and three paper prints of the approved final land development plan containing the required signatures and date of approval within 90 days of the date that Township Supervisors grant final approval.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 615]
1. 
Failure to Execute Development Agreement and Post Amenities Bond. If the amenities bond required by § 611 and/or the development agreement required by § 610 have not been submitted to the Township within 90 days of the date of the meeting at which Township Supervisors granted final approval to the land development plan, final approval shall expire automatically, unless final approval is reinstated in accordance with § 616 of this Chapter.
2. 
Failure to Initiate and Pursue Construction. If construction of a land development which has been granted final approval, and for which a development agreement and amenities bond have been submitted, is not initiated and diligently pursued within one year of the date of final approval, final approval shall expire immediately; provided, however, that Township Supervisors may grant a reasonable extension, if the developer presents satisfactory evidence that difficulties have prevented the work from being initiated and/or diligently pursued and the request for an extension is submitted, in writing, prior to the date of expiration of the approval. The Township Supervisors shall give written notice to the applicant within 30 days of the date of expiration of final approval. Any construction which occurs after notice from the Township Supervisors shall constitute a violation of this Chapter and shall be subject to the enforcement remedies of § 1105.
[Ord. 2001-3, 12/10/2001, § 616]
1. 
In the event that final approval of the land development plan has expired for failure to execute the development agreement and/or post the required amenities bond, as provided for in § 615 (1) of this Chapter, the Chairman of the Township Supervisors is authorized to reinstate the signatures of the proper officers of the Township indicating approval, provided there are no changes in the land development plan previously granted final approval and all the requirements of this Chapter regarding posting of a performance bond or amenities bond and execution of a development agreement, if required, are subsequently met and, further, provided the plan is submitted for reinstatement of approval within 180 days following the date of the meeting at which final approval was granted by Township Supervisors.
2. 
Any request for reinstatement of final approval which is submitted after 180 days from the date of the meeting at which final approval was granted by Township Supervisors shall be required to resubmit an application for preliminary and final approval in conformance with the requirements of §§ 603 through 614 of this Chapter.