[Ord. 2000-02, 3/9/2000, § 501; as amended by Ord.
2004-09, 7/14/2004, §§ 1, 2]
1.
Information furnished in a sketch plan shall be at the discretion
of the applicant. The sketch plan is intended to facilitate communication
early in the planning process. It is suggested that a sketch plan
include the following information to make pre-application discussions
beneficial to all parties:
A.
Name and address of current owner of record.
B.
Title block including North arrow, approximate graphic scale and
date of drawing.
C.
Approximate tract boundaries.
D.
Total acreage of the tract.
E.
Proposed general lot layout.
F.
Proposed general street layout.
G.
Applicable zoning district information.
H.
Location map.
I.
All existing streets on or near the tract including their proper
name.
J.
Approximate location of all watercourses and floodplains on the property.
K.
Topographic contours at a five-foot interval. The contours may be
enlarged from USGS quadrangle maps. Slopes greater than 25% should
be highlighted.
L.
Other significant topographic features.
M.
For land developments, the proposed and existing building locations,
parking lots and open spaces should be indicated. All existing buildings
and structures, including houses, barns, garages, corn cribs, privies,
etc., parking lots and open spaces within 500 feet of the tract boundaries,
should be shown to provide context for the proposed development.
N.
Photographs, renderings, models and other materials that help explain
the site and the proposed development are also encouraged to be submitted.
2.
A sketch plan need not be to an exact scale nor have precise dimensions.
[Ord. 2000-02, 3/9/2000, § 502; as amended by Ord.
2002-04, 2/21/2002, § I; by Ord. 2008-05, 11/19/2008, § 1
and by Ord. 2013-04, 12/18/2013, § 4]
1.
The following information shall be furnished as part of the preliminary
plan submission. Any composite or comprehensive plan of a subdivision
shall be drawn at a scale no smaller than 100 feet to the inch. All
the plans to be submitted shall be drawn at a scale no smaller than
50 feet to the inch.
B.
Preliminary plans requiring a sheet size of larger than prescribed
above shall be drawn in sections to conform to the size requirements.
Such sections shall be accompanied by a key diagram and match lines
showing the relative location of all sections.
C.
Name, address and phone number of the owner of record.
D.
Name, address and phone number of the applicant, if different from
the owner.
E.
Title block, including the following information:
(1)
Name of plan or identifying title.
(2)
Municipality(ies) in which tract is located.
(3)
Name, address and phone number of Pennsylvania registered engineer, surveyor, landscape architect, land planner or architect who prepared the plan, along with the seal of such preparer. The preparer shall also certify that Chapter 27, Zoning, and this chapter, as revised, have been reviewed and to the best of the preparer's knowledge, the plans are in conformance with the engineering requirements, the zoning and subdivision requirements and other applicable ordinances and regulations of the Township of Franklin.
(4)
Date plan was prepared. All subsequent revision dates shall
be noted on the plan. Every new submission shall be considered a revision.
(5)
Scale of plan.
F.
Notarized signatures of owner acknowledging his/her awareness of
the proposed subdivision or land development.
G.
Signature blocks, in accordance with Appendix 22-A,[1] including spaces for the following reviews and/or approvals:
(1)
Township Planning Commission (four signature lines).
(2)
Township Board of Supervisors (five signature lines).
(3)
County Planning Commission (one signature line).
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix 22-A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
H.
North arrow.
I.
Location map at a scale no larger than one inch equals 2,000 feet,
including all remaining holdings of the owner.
J.
Applicable zoning district information, including all minimum requirements.
All zoning boundaries on the tract or within 300 feet of the tract
shall be shown.
K.
Notes concerning the nature of the plan.
L.
Survey information shall include the following:
(1)
Calculated tract boundaries and dimensions, including all radii,
arc lengths, chord lengths and chord bearings. All dimensions, including
chord bearings, shall read in a consistent direction, preferably clockwise.
(2)
The location of existing and proposed tract monuments, natural
or man-made.
(3)
Names and locations of adjacent property owners. Where a tract
bounds existing streets, the adjacent property owners across the streets
shall also be identified.
(4)
Names of all abutting subdivisions.
(5)
Total acreage of the tract to the nearest 0.01 of an acre.
(6)
All proposed lot lines.
(7)
All proposed setback lines.
(8)
Assignment of lot numbers for identification purposes.
(9)
Total acreage of each proposed lot to the nearest 0.01 of an
acre.
(10)
The location, width and dimensions of all existing and proposed
easements and rights-of-way. The purpose of all easements and rights-of-way
shall also be noted on the plan.
(11)
Identification of all abutting streets by name and identification
number. Include existing and proposed right-of-way width and cartway
width for all existing streets.
(12)
The location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures
and houses. If violating setback lines, dimensions shall be provided
for all existing buildings, structures and houses to the property
line for which setback requirements are violated.
(13)
The location of all public utilities, both existing and proposed.
(14)
The location of all existing wells and sewage drain fields within
100 feet of the property boundary.
(15)
The location of all existing and proposed driveways.
(16)
Proposed street layout, including cartway width and right-of-way
width.
(17)
The location, type, size and invert elevations for all storm
drainage facilities.
(18)
The location, type, size and invert elevations for all sanitary
sewer facilities.
(19)
The location, type and size for all water facilities.
(20)
For land development plans, the location layout and size of
all parking areas, including provisions for access, loading and unloading
areas and handicap parking.
(21)
Datum to which contour elevations refer.
(22)
Benchmark with known elevation on or adjacent to tract.
M.
The location of significant physical features within the tract shall
include the following:
(1)
Existing and proposed contour lines at vertical intervals of
not more than two feet. Existing contours shall be established by
a topographic survey and shall not be enlarged from USGS quadrangle
maps. Existing contour lines at a vertical interval of not more than
five feet can be provided for residual tracts.
(2)
Soil types and their boundaries.
(3)
Floodplain limits.
(4)
Natural watercourses, ponds and swales.
(5)
Slopes from 15% to 25% and slopes in excess of 25% shall be
highlighted.
(6)
Wooded areas, tree lines and significant single trees that have
a bearing on driveways, roadways, lot lines, drainage areas or other
uses.
(7)
The exact location of any underground utility including the
limits of their rights-of-way.
(8)
Location of all nontidal wetlands as determined by a field survey.
If nontidal wetlands are located on the property, a copy of the wetlands
report shall be submitted for review. A note shall be placed on the
plan stating who performed the wetlands survey and when the survey
was performed. If no nontidal wetlands are located on the property,
a note shall be placed on the plan stating who made this determination
and when the field survey was performed.
N.
Street profiles shall include the following at a scale of no more
than 50 feet to the inch along the horizontal and no more than five
feet to the inch along the vertical. Where larger scales are used,
the ratio shall be 1:10, vertical to horizontal.
(1)
Existing and finished grades along the proposed street center
line.
(2)
Existing and proposed ground elevations along the proposed street
center line every 50 feet. These elevations shall be provided every
25 feet through vertical curves.
(3)
The beginning station and elevation, end station and elevation,
station intersection, high point and/or low point station and elevation,
length and "K" value for all proposed vertical curves.
(4)
The location of existing and proposed storm sewers and storm
drainage structures. Storm sewer information shall include size, type,
slope and inverts of all pipes. Stations, offsets, top elevations,
type and inverts shall be provided for all storm drainage structures.
(5)
The location of existing and proposed water and sewer lines,
manholes and water appurtenances. Sewer information shall include
size, type, slope and inverts of all pipes. Stations, offsets, top
elevations, type and inverts shall be provided for all sewer manholes.
Water information shall include size and minimum cover. Water appurtenance
information shall include stations, offsets, size and type.
O.
A typical street cross section shall include the following:
(1)
Cartway width, shoulder width and right-of-way width.
(2)
Road cross slope.
(3)
Shoulder cross slope.
(4)
Swale section, if applicable, including stabilization requirements.
(5)
Curb, if applicable.
(6)
Pavement section proposed.
(7)
Cut-and-fill slopes beyond limits of right-of-way.
(8)
Location, width, type, cross slope and cross section for sidewalks,
if applicable.
(9)
Location of street trees.
P.
The location of required sight triangles at all proposed intersections,
along with a note stating applicable height restrictions within the
sight triangles.
Q.
An erosion and sediment pollution control plan and a stormwater management plan including supporting calculations shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19, Stormwater Management.
R.
Indicate whether and where the plan covers only a part of the entire
tract, or where the applicant is the owner of or has interest in adjoining
tract(s).
[Amended by A.O.]
S.
Where on-site sewage disposal facilities are anticipated, the applicant
shall submit evidence with regard to the suitability of the soils
to absorb sewage wastes.
T.
A lighting plan showing location and type of lights to be installed,
along with any necessary construction details shall be submitted.
An illumination plan shall be submitted for review showing proposed
lighting levels across the property.
U.
A landscape plan in accordance with § 22-610 shall be submitted, including the following:
(1)
Location of all proposed landscaping.
(2)
Types of landscaping to be used.
(3)
Chart showing breakdown of individual plant materials, including
common name, Latin name, total number to be planted and height/size
at planting.
(4)
Details for proper planting procedures.
(5)
A Pennsylvania licensed landscape architect shall sign and seal
the landscape plan.
[Ord. 2000-02, 3/9/2000, § 503]
1.
The following information and requirements shall apply to final submissions:
B.
Final plans requiring a sheet size of larger than prescribed above
shall be drawn in sections to conform to the size requirement. Such
section shall be accompanied by a key diagram and match lines showing
the relative location of all sections.
C.
All information required for preliminary plans shall be included
on a final plan. All measurements and distances shall be accurate
to within one foot in 10,000 feet and all bearings to within 15 seconds.
D.
All proposed street names and lot numbers.
E.
Notation of any existing or proposed deed restrictions.
F.
Copies of all relevant permits or certificates as may be required
by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Chester County Health Department,
the Chester County Conservation District and any other applicable
agency.
G.
Source of title.
H.
Tax parcel number as assigned by the County Tax Assessment Office.
I.
Location of all underground storage tanks.
J.
Lot acreage to the nearest 0.001 of an acre.
[Ord. 2000-02, 3/9/2000, § 504]
1.
The following information shall be provided on the as-built plan:
A.
Actual dimensions and locations of streets as they were constructed.
B.
Actual inverts, top elevations, pipe sizes, pipe materials, pipe
slopes and locations for all storm drainage facilities as they were
constructed.
C.
Actual inverts, top elevations, pipe sizes, pipe materials, pipe
slopes and locations for all sanitary sewer facilities as they were
constructed.
D.
Road profiles including elevations at 100-foot stations along the
present ground surface over the center line.
E.
Actual locations for all fire hydrants, valves, caps and blowoffs
and other visible water appurtenances as they were constructed.
F.
Actual locations, inverts, pipe sizes, pipe materials, pipe slopes,
inlet dimensions, orifice sizes, top elevations, outlet protection
sizes and dimensions, stone depths and stone dimensions for all permanent
stormwater management facilities as they were constructed.
G.
A plan, showing final contours, spot elevations and dimensions for
all aboveground permanent stormwater management facilities. The plan
shall be drawn at the same scale as the originally approved plan.
