The information and plan data listed in this article are required
at the appropriate plan stage unless clearly not applicable or waiver
is made by the Planning Commission.
A.
The sketch plan may be a freehand drawing but should generally show
the following information:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant, the name of the municipality,
the title, North arrow and date.
(2)
Tract boundaries.
(3)
A location map showing the relation of the land development to the
surrounding area and community.
(4)
The number of acres in tract, average lot size, approximate number
of lots, anticipated type of development, anticipated acres in public
use and applicable zoning information for comparative purposes.
(5)
Existing and proposed streets, highways, rights-of-way.
(6)
The proposed general lot building 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.
C.
The sketch plan shall be submitted to the Borough Manager along with
the required filing fee, professional services contract and professional
services escrow account deposit, as required by the Borough according
to a schedule adopted by separate resolution.
[Added 7-13-2009 by Ord. No. 663]
A.
Application. The preliminary plan shall be submitted with an application
for review of the subdivision land development plan.
B.
The preliminary plan shall be drawn on linen or Mylar material. A
sheet size of 24 inches by 36 inches and scales of either 50 or 100
feet per inch are preferred but not required. However, in no case
may the scale exceed 100 feet per inch. Unless specifically waived
by the Planning Commission, such plan shall encompass the entire tract
for which such preliminary subdivision or land development plan is
being submitted and shall show all that is applicable from the following:
(1)
The proposed name of the land development or subdivision, or other
identifying title.
(2)
The municipality in which the tract is located.
(3)
North point, graphic scale and date.
(4)
The name and address of the owner of the property or of his authorized
agent and/or developer, as appropriate.
(5)
The name and address of the engineer, architect or surveyor responsible
for the plan.
(6)
Zoning data, including district, minimum lot size, minimum lot width,
density, off-street parking requirements, maximum building coverage,
maximum floor area ratio and maximum open space ratio as may be appropriate.
(7)
A location map in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community.
The location map should be preferably at a scale of 800 feet to the
inch, but not greater than 2,000 feet to the inch.
(8)
Tract boundaries showing bearings, distances and total acreage (based
upon deed or survey data as appropriate).
(9)
The names of owners of adjacent land; the names of proposed or existing
developments immediately adjacent; the locations and dimensions of
any easements which abut the land to be developed; and the nature
of current uses and improvements.
(10)
All existing or proposed streets on, adjacent to or within 400
feet of any part of the tract, including name, right-of-way width
and cartway width.
(11)
All existing easements or rights-of-way and the purpose for
which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(12)
Contours at vertical intervals of five feet, unless the tract
has an average slope of 4% or less, in which case such intervals should
be at two feet (interpolations of United States Coast and Geodetic
Survey topography may be used for five-foot intervals only).
(13)
Datum to which contour elevations refer. Where reasonably practicable,
data shall refer to United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(14)
Natural features, including drainageways and all existing watercourses,
vegetative cover and other significant features, such as rock outcrops,
springs, swampy areas and areas subject to flooding shall be shown.
Individual trees with a base diameter of six inches or more, two feet
above ground level should be shown.
(15)
A soils map showing soils that are erodible, are subject to
flooding, have seasonably high water tables, have shallow bedrock,
have low wearing capacity, have steep slopes or other characteristics
affecting development.
(16)
Significant man-made features, including all existing buildings,
sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum lines, telephone lines, electric
lines, gas lines, fire hydrants and any other appropriate features.
(17)
Proposed lots with lot numbers, lot lines, lot area, approximate
dimensions, and proposed setback lines.
(18)
Comparative zoning data, including, as appropriate, proposed
density, minimum lot size, building coverage, floor area ratio, open
space ratio, etc.
(19)
Proposed streets, including location, length, width and names,
typical cross sections and preliminary profiles.
(20)
Clear sight triangles and driveway access points on all corner
lots.
(21)
Proposed buildings with location, approximate size, use, building
numbers and typical elevations upon all land developments.
(22)
Proposed improvements, including water supply system, facilities,
sanitary sewer system facilities, storm drainage system facilities,
street signs, streetlighting, streets, sidewalks, telephone and electric
facilities and a schedule for their installation.
(23)
Automobile parking facilities, including the location and number
of spaces and the location, width and typical cross sections of driveways.
(24)
Tree and shrubbery plan and planting schedule, including species
and size of plantings.
(25)
Proposed easements (or rights-of-way) with location, width and
purpose.
(26)
Proposed sidewalks with location and typical cross section.
(27)
Proposed public areas, including playgrounds, open space or
any other land area or building proposed to be dedicated or reserved
for public use with lot dimensions, lot area and proposed usage shown.
(28)
Proposed section boundaries, if to be developed in sections,
and a proposed schedule of development.
(29)
Signature block for approval by the Planning Commission and
Borough Council.
C.
Supporting data. The preliminary plan shall include thereon or be
accompanied by the following supporting data, as appropriate:
(1)
A planning module, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection.
(3)
A draft of any deed restrictions and/or protective covenants proposed
for the tract.
(4)
A letter from the Sellersville Postmaster stating that the proposed
street names do not duplicate names already in use in the Pennridge
area.
(5)
Preliminary engineering designs of any new bridges or culverts proposed
in the tract.
(6)
Stormwater drainage drawings of all present and proposed grades and
facilities, including the size and capacity of all existing and proposed
facilities, plus a compilation of stormwater flow from the site and
upstream areas.
(7)
Offers of dedication and/or reservation of land for public purposes
or an offer of payment in lieu of such offer.
(8)
Typical street cross sections and preliminary center-line profiles
for each propose street.
(9)
The filing fee, professional services contract and professional services
escrow account deposit, as required by the Borough according to a
schedule adopted by separate resolution.
[Amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No. 663]
D.
Plan for control of erosion and sedimentation.
(1)
Upon tracts of 25 acres or more, the applicant shall submit a plan
and obtain a permit for the control of erosion and sedimentation on
or nearby his proposed development. Upon tracts less than 25 acres,
but more than two acres, a plan shall be prepared and submitted to
the Borough for review. Upon tracts less than two acres, a plan shall
be prepared only upon request of the Borough Planning Commission.
All plans shall 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.
(2)
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. The plan shall
also contain any additional information as required by Chapter 102
of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code.
A.
Application. The final plan shall be submitted with an application
for review of the subdivision and land development plan.
B.
Conformance with preliminary plan. 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.
Plan. The final plan shall be drawn on linen or Mylar material, sheet
size of 24 inches by 36 inches and scales of either 50 or 100 feet
per inch are preferred but not required; however, in no case may the
scale exceed 100 feet per inch. The final plan shall show all that
is applicable from the following:
(1)
The proposed name of the land development or subdivision or other
identifying title.
(2)
The municipality in which the tract is located.
(3)
North point, scale and date.
(4)
The name and address of the owner of the property or of his authorized
agent and/or developer, as appropriate.
(5)
The name and address of the engineer, architect or surveyor responsible
for the plan.
(6)
Zoning data, including district, minimum lot size, minimum lot width,
density, off-street parking requirements, maximum building coverage,
maximum floor area ratio and maximum open space ratio, as may be appropriate.
(7)
A location map in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community.
The location map should be preferably at a scale of 800 feet to the
inch, but not greater than 2,000 feet to the inch.
(8)
Tract boundaries showing bearings, distances and total acreage based upon survey data, plus the location of permanent reference monuments and markers required by § 135-46 shall be shown.
(9)
The names of owners of adjacent land; the names of proposed or existing
developments immediately adjacent; and the locations and dimensions
of any easements which abut the land to be developed.
(10)
All existing or proposed streets on, adjacent to or within 400
feet of any part of the tract, including name, right-of-way width
and cartway width.
(11)
All existing easements or rights-of-way and the purpose for
which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(12)
Contours at intervals specified during preliminary plan submission;
field topography will normally be required for all major subdivision
and land developments, but for minor subdivision and land developments,
only where special circumstances exist.
(13)
Datum to which contour elevations refer. Where reasonably practicable,
data shall refer to United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(14)
Natural features, including drainageways and all existing watercourses,
vegetative cover and other significant features such as rock outcrops,
springs, swampy areas and areas subject to flooding shall be shown.
(15)
A grading plan showing revised contours for buildings, streets,
parking areas, driveways, etc.
(16)
Significant man-made features, including all existing buildings,
sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum lines, telephone lines, electric
lines, gaslines, fire hydrants and other appropriate features.
(17)
Proposed lots with lot numbers, lot lines, lot area and setback
lines with exact dimensions based upon survey data and calculations.
(18)
Comparative zoning data, including, as appropriate, proposed
density, minimum lot size, building coverage, floor area ratio, open
space ratio, etc.
(19)
Proposed streets, including location, length, width and names,
as well as the length of all straight lines, radii, lengths of curves
and tangent bearings based upon survey data or calculation.
(20)
Clear sight triangles and driveway access points on all corner
lots.
(21)
Proposed buildings with location, size, use, building number,
and typical elevations for all land developments.
(22)
Proposed improvements. The location, size and invert elevation
of all proposed water, sanitary and storm sewer lines and the location
of all manholes, inlets and culverts shall be shown; as well as the
location of all gas lines, electric lines, telephone lines, streetlights,
street signs, fire hydrants and any other applicable improvements.
(23)
Automobile parking facilities, including the location and number
of spaces and the location, width and typical cross sections of driveways.
(24)
Tree and shrubbery plan and planting schedule, including species
and size of plantings.
(25)
Proposed easements (or right-of-way) with bearings and distances,
width and purpose.
(26)
Proposed sidewalks with location and typical cross-sections.
(27)
Proposed public areas, including playgrounds, open space or
any other land area or building proposed to be dedicated or reserved
for public use with lot dimensions, lot area and proposed usage shown.
(28)
An overall plan of development, if to be developed in sections,
showing how the final plan of a section submitted fits into the overall
plan and including a revised schedule for development.
(29)
Signature blocks for approval by the Planning Commission and,
in the case of major subdivisions and land developments, for the Borough
Engineer and the Borough Council as well.
D.
Supporting data. The final plan shall include thereon or be accompanied
by the following:
(1)
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is the owner
of the land proposed to be developed and that the land development
shown on the final plan is made with his or their free consent and
that it is desired to record the same.
(2)
Certification of the method of sewage disposal which has been approved
by the Bucks County Department of Health or certification by the Borough
as to the availability of public sewer, as appropriate.
(3)
Certification of a sedimentation and erosion control plan bearing
the approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
(for tracts of 25 acres or more).
(4)
A copy of private deed restrictions, as may be imposed upon the property
as a condition of sale.
(5)
An improvement bond acceptable to the Borough in an amount sufficient
to assure completion of all required improvements.
(6)
Street construction, cross sections and profiles for all proposed
streets. Such profiles shall show at least the following: existing
(natural) and proposed grade lines along the proposed street center
line; culvert locations, invert elevations and sizes.
(7)
The filing fee, contract for professional services and professional
services escrow account deposit, as required by the Borough according
to a schedule adopted by separate resolution.
[Amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No. 663]
(8)
A maintenance guaranty of all improvements in a form acceptable to
the Borough.
(9)
Other certificates and data as may be required by the Borough Manager,
Borough Engineer, Planning Commission or Borough Council.
