A. 
The copies of all plans submitted with the application for preliminary plan approval can be either black and white or blue and white prints. The sheet size shall be 24 inches by 36 inches.
B. 
The application for preliminary plan approval shall contain a preliminary plan which shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a standard scale of 10 feet to 50 feet to the inch. If the plan is prepared in two or more sheets, a key map showing the location of the sheets and a match line shall be placed on each sheet. If more than one sheet is necessary, each sheet shall be the same size and numbered to show the relationship to the total number of sheets in the plan (e.g., Sheet 1 of 5). The plan shall show the following information:
(1) 
Proposed subdivision or land development name or identifying title and the municipality or municipalities in which the subdivision or land development is located.
(2) 
Name and address of the landowner of the tract or of his authorized agent, if any, and of the developer.
(3) 
North point, written scale, graphic scale, plan date, and the dates of all revisions to the plan.
(4) 
Total acreage of the tract and number of lots or dwelling units.
(5) 
Proposed land uses.
(6) 
Zoning requirements of the development, including the names of all zoning districts and the minimum required lot area for each district.
(7) 
A location map of the development at a minimum scale of 2,000 feet to the inch, showing the relation of the tract to adjoining property and to all streets and municipal boundaries existing within 1,000 feet of any part of the property proposed to be subdivided or developed.
(8) 
Tract boundaries showing distances and bearings.
(9) 
Contours of existing elevations at intervals of two feet. In areas of steep slopes (greater than 15%), five-foot contour intervals may be used; location of bench mark and datum used. United States Geodetic Surveys are not acceptable.
(10) 
Soil types as indicated by the SCS USDA Soil Survey of Lancaster County.
(11) 
The names of all owners of all immediately adjacent undeveloped land; the names of all proposed or existing developments immediately adjacent, and the locations and dimensions of any streets or easements shown thereon; the names, locations and dimensions of all existing streets, railroads, public sewers, public water mains and feeder lines, fire hydrants, gas, electric, and oil transmission lines, storm drains, watercourses, one-hundred-year floodplain, and other significant features on or within 200 feet of any part of the property proposed to be developed and the location of all buildings and approximate location of all tree masses within the property.
(12) 
The location and width of any streets or other public ways or places shown upon an adopted local or county plan, if such exists for the area to be subdivided or developed.
(13) 
The full plan of the development, showing the location and extent of proposed construction for all proposed and existing streets, utility easements, parks, playgrounds, and other public areas; proposed building setback lines for each street; proposed lot lines and approximate dimensions of lots; lot numbers and/or block numbers in consecutive order; building locations, private streets and parking compounds in relation to land developments; and all streets and other areas designed for appurtenant facilities, public use, or proposed to be dedicated or reserved for future public use, together with the conditions of such dedications or reservations.
(14) 
The approximate location, size and material of any proposed capped sewers, house connections, sewers, sewage disposal plant, proposed connection with existing facilities, and any other sewage facilities.
(15) 
The approximate location, size, and material of any proposed individual, community or public water supply facilities, and proposed connections with existing facilities.
(16) 
Stormwater management control measures and devices (temporary and permanent), and runoff calculations for the proposed project.
(17) 
Typical street cross-sections for each proposed and existing street shown on the preliminary plan.
(18) 
Seal of the engineer, surveyor or landscape architect who prepared the plan.
C. 
The application for preliminary plan approval shall contain the following supporting information:
(1) 
A preliminary application data sheet.
(2) 
A description of changes that may be proposed in the provisions of the zoning applicable to the area to be developed and suggested locations of buildings in connection therewith.
(3) 
Center line profiles for each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan.
(4) 
A letter from the Lancaster County-Wide Communications stating that the proposed street names are acceptable.
(5) 
A sketch plan of the remaining lands of the developer, including the prospective future street system. The street system of the preliminary plan will be considered in the light of adjustments and connections with the future streets as shown in the sketch plan of the remaining lands.
(6) 
When connection to public water and/or sewer facilities is proposed, assurance of the availability of such service shall be provided. This assurance shall be in the form of a letter signed by a responsible officer of the company or authority concerned, indicating their ability and willingness to make such service available.
(7) 
When applicable, notification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) that either approval of the sewer facility plan revision (or plan revision module for land development) or supplement has been granted or that such approval is not required.
(8) 
A draft of any proposed covenants to run with the land.
(9) 
A tentative timetable for the proposed sequence of development for the subdivision or land development. The timetable may be in letter form, indicating the order in which activities will occur.
(10) 
A traffic impact study when required by § 368-516 of this chapter.
(11) 
Where the land included in the proposed development has a gas pipeline, petroleum products transmission line, electric transmission line, or any other cable or pipeline located thereon, the application shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner of such pipeline stating minimum distance requirements and restrictions on the use of the land.
(12) 
A check or money order drawn to the Township in the amount specified on the fee schedule, as may be amended from time to time, adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
A. 
The copies of all plans submitted with the application for final plan approval can be either black and white or blue and white prints. The sheet size shall be 24 inches by 36 inches.
B. 
The application for final plan approval shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a standard scale of 10 feet to 50 feet to the inch. If the plan is prepared in two or more sheets, a key map showing the location of the sheets and a match line shall be placed on each sheet. If more than one sheet is necessary, each sheet shall be the same size and numbered to show the relationship to the total number of sheets in the plan (e.g., Sheet 1 of 5). The plan shall show the following information:
(1) 
Name or identifying title of the subdivision or land development and the municipality or municipalities in which it is located.
(2) 
Name and address of the landowner of the tract and of the developer.
(3) 
North point, written scale, graphic scale, plan date and the date of all revisions to the plan.
(4) 
Block and lot numbers in consecutive order; lot areas for each lot with the area being calculated to the existing right-of-way.
(5) 
A list of site data, including: minimum lot area or average area per dwelling unit; total number of lots or dwelling units; total acreage of the development; density in units per acre or lots per acre; zoning district; and proposed use of land.
(6) 
Source of title to the land of the subdivision or land development as shown by the books of the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
(7) 
The names of all owners of all immediately adjacent undeveloped land; the names of all proposed or existing developments immediately adjacent, and the locations and dimensions of any streets or easements shown thereon; the names, locations and dimensions of all existing streets, railroads, public sewers, public water mains and feeder lines, fire hydrants, gas, electric, and oil transmission lines, storm drains, watercourses, one-hundred-year floodplain, and other significant features on or within 200 feet of any part of the property proposed to be developed and the location of all buildings and approximate location of all tree masses within the property.
(8) 
A location map of the development at a minimum scale of 2,000 feet to the inch, showing the relation of the tract to adjoining property and to all streets and municipal boundaries existing within 1,000 feet of any part of the property proposed to be subdivided or developed.
(9) 
Lot lines with accurate bearings and distances. Distances shall be to the nearest hundredth of a foot, and shall exclude areas within any existing street right-of-way.
(10) 
Pedestrianways, including all sidewalks, crosswalks, walkways, and pedestrian rights-of-way to be used for general public use.
(11) 
Accurate dimensions of existing public land and of any property to be dedicated or reserved for public, semipublic, or community use along with exact extent of street construction and dedication; all areas to which title is reserved by owner.
(12) 
Accurate boundary lines, with dimensions and bearings, which provide a survey of the tract, closing with an error of not more than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(13) 
Approximate distances to the intersection of the center lines of the nearest established street intersection or official monuments.
(14) 
Accurate locations of all existing and recorded streets intersecting the boundaries of the tract.
(15) 
Complete curve data for all street center line and street right-of-way line curves included in the plan, including radius, delta angle, tangent, arc, and chord bearing and distance. Curve segments included in lot descriptions shall be comprised of arc and chord bearing and distance. At street intersections, tangent distance shall be included.
(16) 
Street center lines and street right-of-way lines with accurate dimensions in feet and hundredths of feet, with bearing of such street lines.
(17) 
Street names.
(18) 
Location and material of all permanent monuments and lot markers including a note that all monuments and lot markers are set or indicating when they will be set.
(19) 
Easements for utilities and any limitations on such easements.
(20) 
Building setback lines not less than the minimum as fixed by the zoning ordinance, or any other setback lines established by this chapter, or by public authority, or those specified in any deed restrictions, whichever is greater.
(21) 
Clear-sight triangles at all street intersections.
(22) 
Typical street cross-sections for each proposed and existing street shown on the final plan.
(23) 
Location of all buildings, private streets, and parking compounds on land development plans.
(24) 
A note indicating the type sewer and water facilities to be provided for the development.
(25) 
A note to be placed on the plan indicating any area that is not to be offered for dedication.
(26) 
A note indicating the Township is not responsible for construction or maintenance of any area not dedicated for public use.
(27) 
A note indicating that the proper number of parking spaces, as required by Chapter 375, Zoning, shall be located on each lot.
(28) 
A note indicating a pre-construction meeting is required.
(29) 
The following certificates shall be shown on the plan:
(a) 
Certificate, signature, and seal of the surveyor to the effect that the survey is correct. Certificate, signature, and seal of the surveyor, engineer, or landscape architect that prepared the plan that all other information shown on the plan is accurate.
(b) 
A statement, duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds and signed by the landowner of the property, to the effect that the subdivision or land development shown on the final plan is the act and deed of the landowner, that he is the owner of the property shown on the survey and plan, and that he desires the same to be recorded as such. Said statement shall be dated following the last change or revision to the final plan.
(c) 
Certificate of dedication of streets and other public property.
(d) 
Certificate for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
(e) 
Certificate for approval by the Planning Commission.
(f) 
Certificate for approval by the Township Engineer, if required by the Board of Supervisors.
(g) 
Certificate acknowledging that the plan has been reviewed by the Lancaster County Planning Commission.
(h) 
A certificate to accommodate the recording information affixed by the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
(30) 
Location of all street name and traffic signs.
(31) 
Safe stopping sight distance (SSSD) for all existing and proposed driveway and street intersections.
(32) 
A note to be placed on the plan indicating that, prior to the use and occupancy of a lot, the street number for the lot shall be required to be displayed in a location clearly visible and readable from all adjacent streets. Where a lot contains multiple buildings or dwelling units, the applicant shall also document on the plan how each building and dwelling unit will be identified prior to its use and occupancy in a manner acceptable to the Board of Supervisors so that emergency services can easily identify the location of every building and dwelling unit in a time of emergency.
(33) 
Identification of all prior recorded plans for the subject tract, identifying all notes and/or restrictions on such prior recorded plans affecting the current development together with a verification signed by the design professional that such list is complete and correct.
(34) 
Soil types as indicated by the SCS USDA Soil Survey of Lancaster County.
(35) 
In the case of a plan which requires access to a highway under the jurisdiction of PennDOT (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation), the inclusion of the following plan note:
A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428), known as the "State Highway Law," before driveway access to a state highway is permitted. Access to the state highway shall only be as authorized by a highway occupancy permit, and the Board of Supervisors' approval of this plan in no way implies that such permit can be acquired.
C. 
The application for final plan approval shall contain the following supporting information:
(1) 
A final application data sheet.
(2) 
Final plans, profiles and cross-sections for street improvements, sanitary sewerage facilities, stormwater management facilities, and water distribution systems, and including all improvements to existing streets within or adjacent to the tract that are proposed to be improved.
(3) 
Restrictions of all types which will run with the land and become covenants in the deeds of lands shown on the plans, which may be subject to the approval of the Township Solicitor.
(4) 
All covenants running with the land governing the reservation and maintenance of dedicated or undedicated land or open space, which may be subject to the approval of the Township Solicitor.
(5) 
A private street agreement establishing the conditions under which a private street will be constructed and maintained.
(6) 
Where lot sizes or number of dwelling units are based on public water and/or public sewer facilities, assurance acceptable to the Board of Supervisors that such facilities will be installed.
(7) 
A grading plan, in the case of land development, showing existing grades and proposed finished grades on the site.
(8) 
A planting plan, in the case of land development, showing the location, size and type of all plant material to be installed on the site.
(9) 
A stormwater management plan, including stormwater runoff calculations for predevelopment and post-development conditions. Such plan shall be certified, with seal and signature, by the registered individual responsible for the plan.
(10) 
When required, notification from the Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) that an acceptable erosion and sedimentation control plan/NPDES plan has been submitted and approved by that agency.
(11) 
Such certificates or letters of approval by proper authorities as required by the Board of Supervisors, including certificates approving the water supply system and sanitary sewer system of the subdivision and land development. If water is to be provided by means other than by private wells owned and maintained by the individual landowners of lots within the subdivision or land development, applicants shall present evidence to the Board of Supervisors that the subdivision or land development is to be supplied by a certificated 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 or 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 evidence.
(12) 
A plan, approved by the proper utility company, showing the location and type of streetlights to be installed, if applicable.
(13) 
When applicable, notification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) that either approval of the sewer facility plan revision (or plan revision module for land development) or supplement has been granted or that such approval is not required.
(14) 
For development plans which include construction of public sewer extensions, pump stations, force mains or other similar facilities, a properly executed application for a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Water Quality Management Permit or Sewer Extension Permit, where applicable.
(15) 
One of the following for guaranteeing improvements:
(a) 
A certificate from the developer, signed by the Board of Supervisors, that all improvements and installations in the subdivision or land development required by this chapter have been made or installed in accordance with specifications; or
(b) 
A performance bond, certified check or other financial security, which financial security may include a lending institution letter of credit or a restrictive or escrow account in a lending institution, satisfactory to the Board of Supervisors, which shall:
[1] 
Be made payable to or inure to the benefit of the Township;
[2] 
Be in an amount determined by the Township to be sufficient to complete the improvements and installation in compliance with this chapter.
[3] 
In the case of a bond, it shall also.
[a] 
Be with surety satisfactory to the Township;
[b] 
Be in form, sufficiency, and execution acceptable to the Township.
[4] 
The bond, certified check, or other financial securities shall specify the time for the completion of the required improvements. Such time shall be satisfactory to the Township. When the improvements have been completed and approved by the Township, the guarantee shall be released and returned. As the required improvements progress and are approved by the Township, a portion of the bond, monies or other security commensurate with the cost of the improvement may be released and returned.
[5] 
In the event that cash or its equivalent is deposited as an improvement guarantee, it shall be held in an escrow fund.
A. 
Plans which propose to alter the location of lot lines shall be prepared by a registered surveyor and shall meet all of the following requirements.
B. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn on twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch sheets.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be in degrees, minutes, and seconds with an error of closure no greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
C. 
Plan information. The following information shall be provided:
(1) 
Project name.
(2) 
Name of the Township and, if applicable, any other municipality in which the project is located.
(3) 
Name and address of the owner of the tract and all adjacent landowners affected by the proposed conveyance.
(4) 
Name and address of the firm that prepared the plan and the file or project number assigned by the firm.
(5) 
A North arrow, graphic scale, written scale, plan date and the date(s) of all plan revisions.
(6) 
A location map, at a scale of not less than one inch equal to 2,000 feet, with sufficient information to locate the specific property involved. All existing roads in the vicinity of the site shall be identified.
(7) 
The total number of lots, total acreage, density of development, present zoning classification, and minimum lot area requirements.
(8) 
The location, size and dimensions of existing right-of-way easements and utilities on or adjacent to both the conveying and receiving tracts.
(9) 
The names of all immediately adjacent landowners and the names and plan book record numbers of all previously recorded plans for projects adjacent to either the conveying or receiving tract.
(10) 
Source of title to the tract being subdivided.
(11) 
An accurate description of the parcel to be conveyed. If the remainder of the conveying tract has a lot area of 10 acres or less, it must also be described to the accuracy requirements of this chapter. If the remaining acreage is in excess of 10 acres, its boundary and the boundary of the receiving tract shall be described by deed plottings drawn at a legible scale.
(12) 
Location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line markers, including a note indicating where they will be set.
(13) 
Lot numbers.
(14) 
Identification of any modifications granted by the Board of Supervisors.
D. 
Certificates.
(1) 
Certificate, signature, and seal of the surveyor to the effect that the survey is correct. Certificate, signature, and seal of the surveyor, engineer, or landscape architect that prepared the plan that all other information shown on the plan is accurate.
(2) 
Certificate of review by the Township Planning Commission.
(3) 
Certificate for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
(4) 
A statement, duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds and signed by the landowner, to the effect that the subdivision as shown on the plan is the act and deed of the owner, that all those signing are the owners of the property shown on the survey and plan, and that they desire the same to be recorded as such.
(5) 
A statement, duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds and signed by the owner of the receiving tract, to the effect that the conveyance as shown on the plan is in accordance with the intent of the landowner, that all those signing are all of the owners of the property shown on the plan and that they desire the same to be recorded as such.
(6) 
Identification of all prior recorded plans for the subject tract, identifying all notes and/or restrictions on such prior recorded plans affecting the current development, together with a verification signed by the design professional that such list is complete and correct.