This Document is for Your Protection. Read it Carefully Before
Signing.
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Upper Makefield Township Ordinance No. 2001-238 requires that
the seller of any new residential property provide the buyer with
certain specific information regarding the property to be sold prior
to the signing of any Agreement of Sale. This information is intended
to benefit the buyer by clearly defining the nature of the property,
inclusive of any restrictions or conditions that may affect its desirability,
suitability, and/or current or future value.
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The checklist below is required by Upper Makefield Township
to make certain that you have been shown the information required
by this ordinance. It is your obligation to evaluate the information
and to consider its implications relative to your situation. The importance
of understanding the material presented to you cannot be overstressed.
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If you have any questions, you are advised that the seller or
the sellers agents may not be qualified to render explanations or
interpretations of the information required to be disclosed and that
the seller may be biased. You are advised to seek the assistance of
an unbiased professional prior to signing the agreement of sale.
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The seller must make available the current information, required
by this document, in effect as of the date of the subdivision or land
development approval and to thereafter update the required disclosures
so that at the time the information is made available, the information
is current.
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Residential Disclosure Statement
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Please initial next to each of the following to verify that
information about each of the following was presented and explained
with regard to your property:
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(1)
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Public or private common areas, such as park lands, streets,
stub streets, open space, walking and biking paths or trails, sidewalks,
streetlights, etc., and the access to these areas and the ownership
and maintenance responsibilities for these areas.
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(2)
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All lot lines within the development. The property being considered
is _____ square feet (_____ acres) in size.
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(3)
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Membership in a common ownership regime, such as a homeowners'
or condominium association, if applicable. A copy of the declaration
and/or bylaws has been provided.
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(4)
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Current zoning of the lot. All uses presently permitted within
the development by the Zoning Ordinance, including accessory uses,
and all deed restrictions, and other restrictions which affect the
development of the lot. The location of all easements of record through
the development, describing the uses, and the owners of the easements,
such as, but not limited to, sanitary sewer, stormwater, domestic
water, gas, electric, telephone, cable or any other utility. The buyer
is aware that existing zoning regulations are subject to change.
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(5)
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All current dimensional requirements for the primary use on
each lot, such as setback requirements, building coverage, and height
limitations.
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(6)
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All current dimensional requirements for all accessory uses
(decks, pools, sheds, etc.), such as setback requirements, building
coverage, and height limitations.
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The location of all areas which are classified as wetlands,
floodplains, or other resource conservation areas by current law.
The use and development of these areas may be severely restricted.
The buyer understands substantial penalties exist for violations of
these restrictions. The property being considered has _____ square
feet of resource protected areas which equal _____ % of the total
lot.
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_____ square feet of wetlands equals _____ % of the total lot.
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_____ square feet of floodplain equals _____ % of the total
lot.
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_____ square feet of steep slopes equals _____ % of the total
lot.
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The location of all stormwater management facilities, including
detention/retention basins, stormwater management easements, defined
swales, and the ownership and maintenance responsibilities for each,
including an estimate of the annual costs.
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The date of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance the particular plan is being developed under has been provided.
If the plan is being developed by stipulation, a copy including all
amendments has been provided.
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(10)
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The buyer is aware of the existence and location of any on-lot
wells and septic systems, and the maintenance requirements of these
particular systems. The buyer has been provided with copies of any
groundwater studies, the water quality of his particular well, and
the estimated annual cost of water treatment and septic maintenance
costs pursuant to the Township's Septic System Maintenance Ordinance.
The buyer has been informed of any potential mandatory connection
to public water or sewer systems. Tapping, connecting fees and/or
easements may apply. The buyer is aware that auxiliary water pressure
pumps and/or sewage grinder pumps may be necessary to provide adequate
water and sewer to the dwelling.
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(11)
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The zoning classification of the development and the property
which abuts the development, and a description of permitted uses.
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(12)
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The buyer has seen and reviewed any known environmental surveys,
studies or reports done on the property of the record plan.
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(13)
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The buyer is aware of any natural gas or petroleum transmission
line which is located within 100 yards of the property. The buyer
has been given in writing the location and owner of record of the
line, and has been made aware that the right-of-way of said line may
be used to expand, enlarge, or modify the lines.
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The location or designation of applicable historic zones, preservation
restrictions or ordinances or any archeological designation associated
with the property.
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I/We the undersigned, acknowledge that I/We have received a
full-size copy of the record plan, and a text narrative, if applicable,
detailing the scope of the subdivision and/or land development plan
of which the considered property is a part, as well as a separate
lot plan of my/our property, and understand and agree to the constraints
imposed therein with regard to my/our property. I/We also understand
that signing this disclosure statement does not release me/us from
meeting requirements imposed by Upper Makefield Township.
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Buyer
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Owner or Authorized Agent
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Buyer
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Date
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The Township will make a good faith effort to provide information
necessary for the seller to comply with this section in a timely manner.
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