Sketch plans shall be labeled "SKETCH PLAN" and should include sufficient information to clearly indicate the character and extent of the proposed subdivision or land development and its relationship to existing conditions and facilities within the area in which it is to be located. It is recommended that the sketch plan submission include a map covering sufficient area to establish the location of the site and an informal plan of any existing or proposed streets, buildings, lot arrangement, utilities, significant natural features, design standards of Article VI and other elements within the subdivision or land development including topographic contours. See Article III, § 260-9, for plan processing procedures.
[Amended 10-11-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-6; 7-30-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-7; 7-26-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-4]
A. 
The preliminary plan shall be submitted and processed as required by Article III, § 260-10, Preliminary plan procedures, and contain the following:
(1) 
A separate drawing titled "The Original Property Description," depicting the outline of the property from which the lots are being subdivided at a scale equal to or greater than one inch equals 400 feet.
[Amended 10-30-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3]
(2) 
A location map on the plan (minimum scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet) titled "Location Map," showing property location, boundaries of the tract, streets and other pertinent information, in sufficient detail to adequately identify the property location.
(3) 
If applicable, a separate drawing (minimum scale one inch equals 10 feet), titled "Driveway Profile," depicting the driveway profile, drainage conditions and entry to the street.
(4) 
The subdivision and/or land development plan. A separate drawing of the proposed lot(s) (scale not greater than one inch equals 100 feet), with lot areas (expressed as square feet or acres), lot number, proposed lot dimensions (expressed to the nearest foot), proposed lot lines, existing street rights-of-way, dedicated rights-of-way, proposed street name and number, and minimum building setback lines (as required by the applicable zoning district).
(5) 
The development property name.
(6) 
The zoning district(s) in which the site is located.
(7) 
Adjacent landowner's names.
(8) 
Reference to recorded subdivision plans or adjoining platted land by record name, date and number.
(9) 
Tax parcel number and Tax Map.
(10) 
Date of plan preparation.
(11) 
North arrow, written and graphic scale and date.
(12) 
Name, address, telephone number and seal of professional land surveyor certifying the accuracy of plan survey (see Appendix 4)[1]; and the certificate, signature and seal of the surveyor, engineer or landscape architect, as applicable, that prepared the plan that all information shown on the plat is accurate.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix 4 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(13) 
Certification of ownership and dedicatory statement signed by the owner.
(14) 
The subdivision or land development plan shall show the following information if phasing of the development and improvements is proposed:
(a) 
Reference outlining and/or indicating all lots in each phase.
(b) 
A schedule indicating the intended deadlines for filing a final plan for each phase. The schedule shall be updated annually by the applicant, on or before the anniversary date of the preliminary plan approval, until final approval of the final phase is granted. Schedule modifications shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors.
(15) 
Location of existing buildings, streets, septic systems, stormwater facilities, culverts, fire hydrants, sanitary sewers, wells and other significant man-made features on or adjacent to the proposed lots.
(16) 
Existing natural features such as alluvial soils, floodplain one-hundred-year flood elevations, rock outcrops, steep slopes, wooded areas, watercourses, wetlands and other natural features.
(17) 
Location and dimensions of all public and private easements, including information concerning their purpose such as, but not limited to, utility, stream, lakes and ponds, erosion control, access, conservation; and the location of any public utilities.
(18) 
Existing and proposed contour lines at vertical intervals of two feet, except in areas where the slope is greater than 15%, in which case the contour interval shall be five feet. Minor subdivision plans, as outlined in § 260-12A, may utilize current USGS mapping to establish contour lines.
(19) 
Existing and proposed driveway locations depicting sight distance and sight triangle in accordance with Article VI. Where a residential driveway is proposed for access to either a collector or arterial roadway, the plan shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer that an adequate turnaround area has been provided in accordance with Article VI.
(20) 
Proposed streetlighting facilities in accordance with Article VI.
(21) 
Location and description of survey monuments shown on the plan.
(22) 
Primary control point.
(23) 
Indication of the general location of proposed water mains, sanitary sewers and stormwater catch basins and lines. The preliminary size of each line should be shown as well as the location or distances to any existing lines to be connected to, with the size of such existing lines indicated.
(24) 
The source of the proposed water supply should be identified. Location of wells.
(25) 
Percolation and probe sites including replacement area sites, in accordance with this chapter when on-site facilities are planned.
(26) 
Location of any proposed site improvements such as curbs, sidewalks, street trees, fire hydrants and when the proposed development includes other than individual residences, the type of land use and the location of structures and parking facilities.
(27) 
Proposed protective covenants running with the land, if any.
(28) 
A transportation impact study regarding subdivision and land developments shall be submitted with the preliminary plan and shall meet the criteria in Article VI, § 260-34.
(29) 
Such other data as may be required by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors in the enforcement of this chapter.
B. 
The preliminary plan shall also be accompanied by the following ancillary data, as applicable, and may be approved as a condition upon the applicant's written acceptance of the condition(s):
(1) 
A preliminary erosion and sedimentation control plan as required by the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law[2] and 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control (January 1, 2000), together with a report of the County Conservation District indicating whether a permit for earthmoving activity is required from the Department of Environmental Protection, except if the plan is a minor subdivision plan or a land development plan of 5,000 square feet or less of total disturbed areas, then erosion and sedimentation controls consistent with the current PA DEP Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual, typical erosion and sedimentation controls can be added to the plans, which will be reviewed by the Township Engineer. The plan content shall be prepared in accordance with the erosion control measures set forth.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 691.1 et seq.
(2) 
A copy of the sewage module for land development or other equivalent documentation submitted to the Sewage Enforcement Officer and ready for submission to the PADEP in compliance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act[3] and Chapter 71 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
(3) 
Highway occupancy permits.
(a) 
State highway occupancy permits. Where the proposed subdivision or land development abuts a state highway (Pennsylvania Route or United States Route), the applicant shall provide proof of application for a highway occupancy permit to be submitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, for review.
(b) 
Township road occupancy permits. Where the proposed subdivision or land development abuts a Township street, the applicant shall verify that proper sight distance is available for each proposed lot.
(c) 
The Township Engineer shall certify in writing that the clear sight distance standards and other safety requirements contained in this chapter have been met.
(4) 
Where the subdivision and/or land development lies partially or completely within any identified floodplain area or district or where such activities border on any identified floodplain area or district, the preliminary plat shall include the following information:
(a) 
Location and elevation of benchmark, proposed roads, utilities and building sites, fills, flood or erosion protection facilities.
(b) 
The one-hundred-year flood elevations.
(c) 
Areas subject to special deed restrictions. All such maps shall show contours at intervals of two feet or five feet, depending upon the slope of the land and identify accurately the boundaries of the identified floodplain areas or districts.
(5) 
General plans and certification (see Appendix 13[4]) for stormwater management which may include, but not be limited to, the collection, detention or retention of runoff of surface water and its outfall, together with design analyses and other supporting data for the Township Engineer's review (see Article VII).
[4]
Editor's Note: Appendix 13 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(6) 
If water is to be provided by means other than private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within the subdivision or land development, applicants shall present evidence to the Board of Supervisors that the subdivision is to be supplied by a certified 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 service the area in question, which ever is appropriate, shall be acceptable.
(7) 
A wetlands analysis and report as required in Article VI, § 260-32. The report shall be prepared by a professional soil scientist or other qualified individual in accordance with the 1989 Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Wetlands.
(8) 
Total lot acreage, number of lots, minimum lot areas, density, use of land, setback lines in tabular form. The applicant shall be required to delineate the various phased sections (if applicable) and sequence of final plan submissions.
(9) 
Parcels of land intended to be dedicated or reserved for schools, parks, playgrounds, parking areas, common open space or other public, semipublic or community purposes, where applicable.
(10) 
If public sewers are proposed, a certification letter from the Township Authority that there is sufficient capacity available for the proposed subdivision or land development.
C. 
Other data to be submitted with the preliminary plan.
(1) 
Typical cross-section for all proposed streets showing right-of-way and cartway widths, location and width of sidewalks and planting strip.
(2) 
Profile drawing of all proposed streets showing existing and proposed grades, when required.
(3) 
Plans and profiles of proposed sanitary and storm sewers, including grades and pipe sizes, when required.
(4) 
Plans for any proposed water distribution system showing pipe sizes and location of valves and fire hydrants, when required.
(5) 
Preliminary designs for any bridges or culverts which may be required. Such design shall be subject to the approval of the Township Engineer and the Board of Supervisors.
[Amended 10-11-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-6; 7-26-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-4]
A. 
The final plan shall be submitted and processed as required by Article III, § 260-11, Final plan procedures, and shall contain all information required under § 260-14, including the following:
(1) 
Signature blocks to be signed by the York County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors (see Appendix 5[1]).
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix 5 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(2) 
Notary public and recording statement (see Appendix 5[2]).
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix 5 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(3) 
Proposed use and purpose for which the sites, other than residential lots or parcels, within unit, cooperative or condominium subdivisions are dedicated or reserved.
(4) 
The total tract boundary lines, street right-of-way lines, easements and any other right-of-way and all lines with dimension to the nearest 1/100 of a foot; bearings to the nearest second or deflection angles, radii, arcs and central angles of all curves.
[Amended 1-25-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-1]
(5) 
The name and right-of-way widths of all streets and other rights-of-way. All right-of-way restrictions and easement restrictions contained in this chapter shall be set forth verbatim in a note on the plan showing such right-of-way, stormwater easement or sanitary sewer easement. In addition, if a separate easement agreement is created, the restrictions contained in the ordinance shall be set forth verbatim in the agreement. If a development contains protective covenants or other restrictions or regulations on use to be filed with the Recorder of Deeds for York County, Pennsylvania, then such protective covenants or regulations or use restrictions shall set forth verbatim the restrictions on uses in rights-of-way, stormwater easements and sanitary sewer easements, as set forth in this chapter.
(6) 
The lot numbers to identify each lot and/or parcel, block or section identification and street number of lots as provided by the Planning Commission.
(7) 
Such other data as may be required by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors in the enforcement of this chapter.
B. 
The final plan shall also be accompanied by the following ancillary data, as applicable, and may be approved as a condition upon the applicant's written acceptance of the condition(s):
(1) 
A final erosion and sedimentation control plan as required by the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law and the PADEP Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Manual (April 1990) (25 Pa. Code, Chapter 102, Erosion Control), and evidence that any required erosion and sedimentation control permit has been issued. If an erosion and sedimentation control plan is not required, the applicant shall provide evidence that the erosion and sedimentation control plan has been reviewed and approved by the County Conservation District Office, except if the plan is a minor subdivision plan or a land development plan of 5,000 square feet or less of total disturbed areas, then typical erosion and sedimentation controls can be added to the plans, which will be reviewed by the Township Engineer.
(2) 
State highway occupancy permits.
(a) 
Where the proposed subdivision or land development abuts a state highway (Pennsylvania Route or United States Route), the following two notes shall be added to the plan:
"A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to § 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428)."[3]
"No building permit will be issued for any lot or parcel which will require access to a state highway until authorized by a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation highway occupancy permit."
[3]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-420.
(b) 
The Township Engineer shall certify in writing that the clear sight distance standards and other safety requirements contained in this chapter have been met.
(3) 
Township road occupancy permits. Where the proposed subdivision or land development abuts a Township street, each lot must be approved by the Township Engineer that proper sight distance and other safety requirements contained in this chapter have been met. A note shall be added to the plan as follows:
"No building permit will be issued until the Township Engineer has verified the sight distance and roadway access safety."
(4) 
A final stormwater management plan, approved by the Township Engineer (see Article VII).
(5) 
Profile drawings for all proposed streets and alleys, including extensions of up to 200 feet thereof when such streets are to be continued, showing existing and proposed grades.
(6) 
Typical cross-sections of each type of street, minor streets, collector etc., showing the width of the right-of-way, width of the cartway, location and width of sidewalks, if required, planting strips, and location and size of utility mains.
(7) 
Plans and profiles of proposed sanitary and storm sewer, with grades and pipe size indicated, and a plan of any proposed water distribution system showing pipe sizes and location of valves and fire hydrants.
(8) 
Plans for any bridges, culverts, etc., which may be required.
(9) 
Certificates of agreement to provide service from applicable utility companies.
(10) 
All required permits and documentation from the PADEP and other commonwealth agencies, and the Township, where any alteration or relocation of a stream or watercourse is proposed.
(11) 
Other such certificates, affidavits, endorsements or dedications as may be required by the Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission in the enforcement of this chapter.
(12) 
If public sewers are proposed, a certification letter from the Township Authority that there is sufficient capacity available for the proposed subdivision or land development.