[Ord. 2011-03, 6/27/2011, § 22-401]
1. 
Sketch plans are encouraged but not required. If submitted, the sketch plan shall show or be accompanied by the following data, legible in every detail and drawn to approximate scale (±10%), but not necessarily containing precise dimensions:
A. 
Name and address of the developer, if applicable, and landowner.
B. 
Name of the firm that prepared the plan.
C. 
Location map with sufficient information to enable the Township to locate the property.
D. 
North arrow.
E. 
Approximate (±10%) written and graphic scales.
F. 
Existing boundary of the subject tract accurately labeled with the names of adjacent landowners and adjacent plans of record.
G. 
Name of the municipality or municipalities in which the subject tract is located, including the location of any municipal boundary lines if located within the vicinity of the subject tract.
H. 
Significant topographical and man-made features (e.g., bodies of water, quarries, floodplains, tree masses, structures).
I. 
Proposed street, parking, building, and lot layout.
J. 
Proposed land use; if several land uses are proposed, the location of each land use shall be indicated.
K. 
Statement explaining the methods of water supply and sewage disposal to be used.
[Ord. 2011-03, 6/27/2011, § 22-402]
1. 
Preliminary plans shall be prepared by a licensed design professional. The preliminary plan shall show, be accompanied by, or be prepared in accordance with the following and shall provide sufficient design information to demonstrate conformance with the requirements of Part 6 of this chapter:
A. 
Drafting Standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of 10 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet, 50 feet, 60 feet or 100 feet to the inch.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals; bearings shall be in degrees, minutes and seconds. Lot line descriptions shall read in a clockwise direction.
(3) 
The survey shall not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(4) 
The sheet size shall be no smaller than 18 by 22 inches and no larger than 24 by 36 inches. If the plan is prepared in two or more sections, a key map showing the location of the sections 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). As required by the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds, each plan sheet shall have a 1 1/4-inch top margin.
(5) 
Plans shall be legible in every detail.
B. 
Location and Identification.
(1) 
The proposed project name or identifying title.
(2) 
The municipality in which the subject tract is located. If the subject tract of land is located in the vicinity of a municipal boundary line, the location of the boundary shall be shown.
(3) 
The name and address of the landowner or an authorized agent of the subject tract, the developer, and the firm that prepared the plans.
(4) 
The file or project number assigned by the firm that prepared the plan, the plan date and the dates of all plan revisions.
(5) 
A north arrow, a graphic scale and a written scale.
(6) 
The entire existing boundary of the subject tract with bearings and distances. If a landowner is to retain a single lot with a lot area in excess of 10 acres, the boundary of that lot may be identified as a deed plotting and may be drawn at any legible scale. If the remaining lot has a lot area of 10 or less acres, it shall be described to the accuracy requirements of this chapter.
(7) 
The total acreage of the subject tract.
(8) 
The district, lot size and density requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(9) 
The location of existing lot line markers along the perimeter of the subject tract.
(10) 
A location map, drawn to a scale of a minimum of one inch equal to 2,000 feet relating the development to at least two intersections of street centerlines. The approximate distance to the intersection of the centerlines of the nearest improved street intersection shall be identified.
(11) 
A note indicating the types of sewer or water facilities to be provided.
C. 
Existing Features.
(1) 
Existing contours at a minimum vertical interval of two feet for land with average natural slope of 4% or less and at a minimum vertical interval of five feet for more steeply sloping land. Contours shall be accompanied by the location of the bench mark and notation indicating the datum used. Contours plotted from the United States Geodetic Survey shall not be accepted.
(2) 
The names of all immediately adjacent landowners and the names and plan book record numbers of all previously recorded plans for adjacent developments.
(3) 
The following items when located within 200 feet of the subject tract:
(a) 
The location and name of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives and driveways.
(b) 
The location of the following features and any related rights-of-way: sanitary sewer mains, water supply mains, fire hydrants, buildings and stormwater management facilities.
(c) 
The location of existing railroads and rights-of-way for electric, telecommunications, gas and oil transmission lines.
(d) 
The size, capacity and condition of the existing stormwater management system and any other facility that may be used to convey storm flows from the proposed development.
(e) 
Significant environmental or topographic features including, but not limited to, floodplains, wetlands, quarry sites, solid waste disposal areas, historic features, cemetery or burial sites, archaeological sites, highly erosive soils or wooded areas. Additionally, the preliminary plan shall indicate any proposed disturbance, encroachment or alteration to such features when located within the area of the proposed development.
(4) 
The following items when located within the subject tract:
(a) 
The location, name and dimensions of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives and driveways.
(b) 
The location and size of the following features and any related rights-of-way: sanitary sewer mains, water supply mains, on-lot water and sewer (if applicable), fire hydrants, buildings and stormwater management facilities.
(c) 
The location of existing railroads and rights-of-way for electric, telecommunications, gas and oil transmission lines.
(d) 
The size, capacity and condition of the existing stormwater management system and any other facility that may be used to convey storm flows.
(e) 
The diameter, species, and location of all trees of six inches DBH or greater.
D. 
Plan Information.
(1) 
The layout of streets, alleys and sidewalks, including cartway and right-of-way widths.
(2) 
The layout of lots, with approximate dimensions.
(3) 
Block and lot numbers in consecutive order (e.g., Block "A," Lots 1 through 10; Block "B," Lots 11 through 22).
(4) 
In the case of land developments, the location and configuration of proposed buildings, parking compounds, streets, access drives, driveways and all other significant planned facilities.
(5) 
Total number of lots, units of occupancy, density, and proposed land use (if a multiple land use is proposed, an indication of the location of each land use).
(6) 
Existing and proposed easements along with the dimensions and purpose of the easements with references for all existing easements.
(7) 
Setback lines, with distances from the street centerline or street right-of-way line, whichever requirement is applicable under the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(8) 
Identification of buildings and historic features proposed to be demolished.
(9) 
Typical street cross section for each proposed street and typical cross section for any existing street, which will be improved as part of the application. Each cross section shall include the entire right-of-way width.
(10) 
Street centerline profile for each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan.
(11) 
The preliminary design of the proposed sanitary sewer mains and water supply mains. The information shall include the approximate size, material, and vertical and horizontal location, when applicable.
(12) 
The following stormwater management data: The information may be provided on a sheet with other data or on separate sheets.
(a) 
All calculations, assumptions, criteria, and references used in the design of the stormwater management facilities, the establishment of existing facilities capacities and the pre- and post-development discharges.
(b) 
All plans and profiles of the proposed stormwater management facilities, including the horizontal and vertical location, size and type of material.
(c) 
For all basins, a plotting or tabulation of the storage volumes and discharge curves with corresponding water surface elevations, inflow hydrography and outflow hydrography.
(d) 
Proposed grading within land developments and the guidelines for lot grading within subdivisions. This information shall identify the direction of stormwater runoff flow within the development and the areas where stormwater runoff flows will be concentrated. This information shall be shown by flow arrows or topographical data.
(13) 
A statement on the plan indicating that all zoning approvals and all zoning variances have been obtained and identifying all conditions on such approvals.
(14) 
A statement on the plan indicating any waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors.
(15) 
Proposed street names.
(16) 
The current tax map parcel numbers for the subject tract.
(17) 
Where applicable, a statement indicating that transfer of development rights (TDRs) are required for the proposed development, the number of TDRs required, the purpose of such TDRs and the section or sections of the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] authorizing the use of such TDRs.
E. 
Certificates, Notifications and Reports.
(1) 
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the entire landholding, a sketch of the future street system of the unsubmitted part shall be furnished. The street system of the submitted part shall be considered in light of adjustments and connections with future streets in the part not submitted.
(2) 
Where an electric transmission line, telecommunications line, gas pipeline, or petroleum or petroleum products transmission line is located within the subject tract, the application shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner or lessee of such right-of-way stating any conditions on the use of the land and the minimum setback lines within or near the right-of-way for such facilities. This requirement may also be satisfied by submitting a copy of the recorded agreement.
(3) 
Certificate, signature, and seal of the licensed design professional to the effect that the survey is correct and that all other information shown on the plan is accurate (see Appendix 22-2).
(4) 
(Optional) Certificate for Approval by the Board of Supervisors. (See Appendix 22-5).
(5) 
In the case of a preliminary plan calling for the phased installation of improvements, a schedule shall be filed delineating all proposed sections as well as deadlines within which applications for final plan approval of each section are intended to be filed. Each section in any residential subdivision or land development, except for the last section, shall contain a minimum of 25% of the total number of dwelling units as depicted on the preliminary plan unless the Board of Supervisors specifically approves a lesser percentage for one or more of the sections.
(6) 
Where the proposed development involves a site meeting any of the following criteria, a statement from the Lancaster County Conservation District that an acceptable soil erosion and sedimentation control plan has been submitted to that agency:
(a) 
Sites where earth disturbance will occur that requires the submission of a stormwater management plan in accordance with the provisions of the Penn Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter 23].
(b) 
Sites where piping of stormwater or the alteration of natural or man-made watercourses occurs.
(c) 
Sites with slopes greater than 10%.
(d) 
Sites that contain or border a watercourse.
(e) 
Sites that offer the potential for sedimentation to nearby watercourses.
(7) 
A traffic impact study when required by this chapter.
(8) 
Where the land included in the subject tract has an agricultural, woodland or other natural resource easement located within the tract, the plan application shall be accompanied by a letter from the party holding the easement stating any conditions on the use of the land. This requirement may be satisfied by submitting a copy of the recorded agreement.
(9) 
Where connection to an existing sanitary sewer system is proposed, the plan application shall be accompanied by a statement from the sewer authority providing such service that sufficient capacity to service the proposed development is available. Such notice shall:
(a) 
Be dated within six months of the plan application.
(b) 
Identify the term of the reservation.
(c) 
Provide capacity for the entire development (partial capacity based on phases of development shall not be acceptable).
(10) 
Where connection to an existing water system is proposed, the plan application shall be accompanied by a statement from the relevant water authority or organization providing such service that sufficient capacity to service the proposed development is available. Such notice shall:
(a) 
Be dated within six months of the plan application.
(b) 
Identify the term of the reservation.
(c) 
Provide capacity for the entire development (partial capacity based on phases of development shall not be acceptable).
(11) 
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.
F. 
A preliminary soil erosion and sediment control plan, in accordance with § 22-405.
G. 
Stormwater Management Plan. A preliminary stormwater management facilities plan shall be submitted in accordance with the Penn Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter 23].
H. 
A preliminary improvements construction plan in accordance with § 22-406.
I. 
Landscaping Plan. When applicable, a preliminary landscaping plan consistent with the requirements of § 22-610 of this chapter shall be provided.
J. 
Lighting Plan. When applicable, a preliminary lighting plan, consistent with the requirements of § 22-611 of this chapter shall be provided.
K. 
A preliminary environmental impact assessment report, consistent with the requirements of § 22-614.
L. 
A preliminary green design assessment, consistent with the requirements of § 22-615.
M. 
A preliminary public impact study, consistent with the requirements of § 22-616.
N. 
Filing Fee. The preliminary plan shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the form of a check or money order drawn to Township (see schedule available at the Township Office). A separate filing fee shall be submitted for each plan application.
[Ord. 2011-03, 6/27/2011, § 22-403; as amended by Ord. 2013-02, 7/22/2013, § 1; and by Ord. 2014-03, 4/14/2014, § 2]
1. 
Final plans shall be prepared by a licensed design professional. The final plan shall show, be accompanied by, or be prepared in accordance with the following and shall provide sufficient design information to demonstrate conformance with the requirements of Part 6 of this chapter:
A. 
Drafting Standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of 10 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet, 50 feet, 60 feet or 100 feet to the inch.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals; bearings shall be in degrees, minutes and seconds. Lot line descriptions shall read in a clockwise direction.
(3) 
The survey shall not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(4) 
The sheet size shall be no smaller than 18 by 22 inches and no larger than 24 by 36 inches. If the plan is prepared in two or more sections, a key map showing the location of the sections 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). As required by the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds, each plan sheet shall have a 1 1/4-inch top margin.
(5) 
Plans shall be legible in every detail.
B. 
Location and Identification.
(1) 
The proposed project name or identifying title.
(2) 
The municipality in which the subject tract is located. If the subject tract of land is located in the vicinity of a municipal boundary line, the location of the boundary shall be shown.
(3) 
The name and address of the landowner or an authorized agent of the subject tract, the developer, and the firm that prepared the plans.
(4) 
The file or project number assigned by the firm that prepared the plan, the plan date and the dates of all plan revisions.
(5) 
A north arrow, a graphic scale and a written scale.
(6) 
The entire existing boundary of the subject tract with bearings and distances. If a landowner is to retain a single lot with a lot area in excess of 10 acres, the boundary of that lot may be identified as a deed plotting and may be drawn at any legible scale. If the remaining lot has a lot area of 10 or less acres, it shall be described to the accuracy requirements of this chapter.
(7) 
The total acreage of the subject tract.
(8) 
The district, lot size and density requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(9) 
The location of existing lot line markers along the perimeter of the subject tract.
(10) 
Monuments shall be shown on the final plan. All existing and proposed monuments, lot line markers, property corners and drill holes shall be shown on the final plan. Those that are proposed shall be labeled as such. Drilled holes in curbing shall be referenced mathematically to a point on the street right-of-way line.
(11) 
A location map, drawn to a scale of a minimum of one inch equal to 2,000 feet relating the development to at least two intersections of street centerlines. The approximate distance to the intersection of the centerlines of the nearest improved street intersection shall be identified.
(12) 
A note indicating the types of sewer or water facilities to be provided.
C. 
Existing Features.
(1) 
Contour lines representing the topography of the site if a preliminary plan was not required or the contours identified with the preliminary plan were altered. Such contours shall show elevations at a minimum vertical interval of two feet for land with average natural slope of 4% or less and at a minimum vertical interval of five feet for more steeply sloping land. Contours shall be accompanied by the location of the bench mark and a notation indicating the datum used. Contours plotted from the United States Geodetic Survey shall not be accepted. This information may be provided on separate sheets and is not subject to recording with the final plan.
(2) 
The names of all immediately adjacent landowners and the names and plan book record numbers of all previously recorded plans for adjacent developments.
(3) 
The following items when located within 200 feet of the subject tract:
(a) 
The location and name of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives and driveways.
(b) 
The location of the following features and any related rights-of-way: sanitary sewer mains, water supply mains, fire hydrants, buildings and stormwater management facilities.
(c) 
The location of existing railroads and rights-of-way for electric, telecommunications, gas and oil transmission lines.
(d) 
The size, capacity and condition of the existing stormwater management system and any other facility that may be used to convey storm flows from the proposed development.
(e) 
Significant environmental and topographic features, including, but not limited to, floodplains, wetlands, quarry sites and woodlands. When available, information regarding solid waste disposal areas, historic features, cemetery or burial sites, archaeological sites or areas with highly erosive soils, may be shown as inventoried in the Lancaster County Geographic Information System. The location of such features not inventoried by the GIS shall be field verified. The final plan shall indicate any proposed disturbance, encroachment, or alteration to such features as a result of the proposed development.
(4) 
The following items when located within the subject tract:
(a) 
The location, name and dimensions of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives and driveways.
(b) 
The location and size of the following features and any related rights-of-way: on-lot sewage disposal systems, on-lot water supplies, sanitary sewer mains, water supply mains, on-lot water and sewer (if applicable), fire hydrants, buildings and stormwater management facilities. This information may be provided on separate sheets and need not be recorded with the final plan.
(c) 
The location of existing railroads and rights-of-way for electric, telecommunications, gas and oil transmission lines.
(d) 
The size, capacity and condition of the existing stormwater management system and any other facility that may be used to convey storm flows.
D. 
Plan Information.
(1) 
Complete description of the centerline and the right-of-way line for all new streets. This description shall include distances and bearings with curve segments comprised of radius, tangent, arc, delta and chord bearing and distance.
(2) 
Lot lines, with accurate bearings and distances, and lot areas for all lots. Curve segments shall be comprised of radius, arc and chord bearing and distance. Along existing street rights-of-way, the description may utilize the existing deed lines or street centerlines; along all proposed street rights-of-way, the description shall be prepared to the right-of-way lines.
(3) 
Block and lot numbers in consecutive order (e.g., Block "A," Lots 1 through 10; Block "B," Lots 11 through 22).
(4) 
The location and configuration of proposed buildings, parking compounds, streets, access drives, driveways, landscaping and all other significant facilities.
(5) 
Total number of lots, units of occupancy, density, and proposed land use (if a multiple land use is proposed, an indication of the location of each land use).
(6) 
Existing and proposed easements along with the dimensions and purpose of the easements with recording references for all existing easements.
(7) 
Setback lines, with distances from the street centerline or street right-of-way line, whichever requirement is applicable under the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(8) 
Identification of buildings and historic features proposed to be demolished.
(9) 
Typical street cross section for each proposed street and a typical cross section for any existing street, which will be improved as part of the application. Each cross section shall include the entire right-of-way width.
(10) 
Final vertical and horizontal alignment for each proposed street, sanitary sewer and water distribution system. All street profiles shall show at least the existing (natural) profile along the centerline, proposed grade at the centerline, and the length of all proposed vertical curves for streets. All water distribution and sanitary sewer systems shall provide manhole locations and size and type of material. This information may be provided on separate sheets and is not subject to recording with the final plan.
(11) 
Source of title to the subject tract, as shown by the books of the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
(12) 
Table with the final street names and addresses and parcel numbers for all existing and proposed lots.
(13) 
Location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line markers, including a note that all monuments and lot line markers are set or indicating when they will be set.
(14) 
A Grading Plan. The grading plan shall include finished land contours and grades, directions of water movement, types of soils, location of water bars or silt fences and ground floor elevations. This information may be provided on separate sheets and is not subject to recording with the final plan.
(15) 
A statement on the plan indicating any waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors.
(16) 
Identification of any lands to be dedicated or reserved for public, semi-public, or community use.
(17) 
The following stormwater management data: The information may be provided on a sheet with other data or on separate sheets and need not necessarily be recorded with the final plan.
(a) 
All calculations, assumptions, criteria, and references used in the design of the stormwater management facilities, the establishment of existing facilities capacities and the pre- and post-development peak discharges.
(b) 
All plans and profiles of the proposed stormwater management facilities, including the horizontal and vertical location, size, and type of material. This information shall be to a detail required for the construction of the facilities.
(c) 
For all basins, a plotting or tabulation of the storage volumes and discharge curves with corresponding water surface elevations, inflow hydrography, and outflow hydrography.
(d) 
For all basins that hold two acre feet or more of water and have an embankment that is six feet or more in height, soil structure and characteristics shall be provided. These submissions shall provide design solutions for frost-heave potential, spring-swell potential, soil bearing strength, water infiltration, soil settling characteristics, fill and back-filling procedures and soil treatment techniques as required to protect the improvements for adjacent structures.
(e) 
All erosion and sediment control measures, temporary as well as permanent, including the staging of the earth moving activities, in sufficient detail to clearly indicate their function.
(f) 
The guidelines for lot grading within subdivisions. This information shall identify the direction of stormwater runoff flow within each lot and the areas where stormwater runoff flows will be concentrated. This information shall be shown by flow arrows or topographical data. In areas where the Board of Supervisors feels additional lot grading information is needed to assure proper function of the stormwater management facilities, specific grading information shall be required as part of the final plan submittal.
(g) 
The post construction maintenance requirements for all BMP facilities.
(18) 
Whenever a floodplain is located within or along a lot, the plan shall include the boundary of the floodplain along with the elevation or locational dimensions from the centerline of the watercourse, a plan note that the floodplain shall be kept free of structures, fill and other encroachments, and a plan note that floor elevations for all structures adjacent to the floodplain shall be at least two feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
(19) 
When the subject tract is located within the T-2 Agricultural District, a statement of the remaining, if any, subdivision rights and an identification of the lot which will retain such right to subdivide.
(20) 
Where applicable, a statement indicating that transfer of development rights (TDRs) are required for the proposed development, the number of TDRs required, the purpose of such TDRs, the section/sections of the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] authorizing the use of such TDRs, and the source of title of the TDRs.
E. 
Certificates, Notifications and Reports.
(1) 
When applicable, notification from the DEP that either approval of the sewage facilities plan revision module for land development, or a supplement thereto, or an exemption therefrom, has been granted or that such approval is not required. If the final plan is conditionally approved pursuant to § 22-609, notification that the plan is subject to a pending sewage facilities plan revision module and that approval shall be obtained prior to the sale of any lots or the commencement of construction.
(2) 
Where an electric transmission line, telecommunications line, gas pipeline or petroleum or petroleum products transmission line is located within the subject tract, the application shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner or lessee of such right-of-way stating any conditions on the use of the land and the minimum setback lines within or near the right-of-way for such facilities. This requirement may also be satisfied by submitting a copy of the recorded agreement.
(3) 
Signed notice from the Lancaster County-Wide Communications stating that the proposed street names are acceptable with address table provided (see Appendix 22-10).
(4) 
Certificate, signature and seal of a licensed design professional to the effect that the survey is correct and that all other information shown on the plan is accurate (see Appendix 22-2).
(5) 
Certificate for approval by the Board of Supervisors (see Appendix 22-7).
(6) 
A statement, duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds and signed by the landowner, to the effect that the subdivision or land development shown on the plan is the act and the deed of the landowner, that all those signing are all the landowners of the property shown on the survey and plan, and that they desire the same to be recorded as such (see Appendix 22-4). This statement shall be dated following the last change or revision to said plan.
(7) 
A certificate of dedication of streets and other public property (see Appendix 22-4).
(8) 
Certificate of notification to be signed by the County Planning Commission (see Appendix 22-8 or other form of certificate as promulgated by the County Planning Commission).
(9) 
A note to be placed on the plan indicating any area that is not to be offered for dedication, if applicable.
(10) 
An appropriately executed land development agreement for any nonresidential development and any residential development involving more than five lots or developer's letter-agreement for all other development, as applicable, which sets forth the responsibilities of all parties regarding the installation and inspection of the required improvements (see Appendix 22-14).
(11) 
Written notice from the Township Engineer that all improvements have been made to the standards of this chapter (see Appendix 22-12) or submission of an appropriately executed land development agreement (see Appendix 22-14), an itemized cost opinion for the installation of all required improvements, and a performance guarantee as set forth in Part 5 of this chapter.
(12) 
Such written notices of approval as required by this chapter, including written notices approving the water supply systems, sanitary sewage systems, and stormwater runoff to adjacent lots. Where connection to an existing sanitary sewer system or to an existing water supply system is proposed, the plan application shall be accompanied by a statement from the sewer authority or the relevant water authority indicating approval of the plans for design, installation and financial guarantees as well as indicating the reservation of sufficient capacity to accommodate the project.
(13) 
The submission of a controlling agreement in accordance with § 22-602.2 when an application proposes to establish a street that is not offered for dedication to public use.
(14) 
In the case of a plan that requires access to a highway under the jurisdiction of PennDOT, the inclusion of the following plan note:
"A Highway Occupancy Permit is required pursuant to § 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."
(15) 
For all stormwater management facilities that affect an existing watercourse or have an upland drainage area greater than 1/2 square miles, notification from the DEP of approval or that no approval is required.
(16) 
Where the proposed development involves a site meeting any of the following criteria, a statement from the Lancaster County Conservation District that an acceptable erosion and sedimentation control plan has been submitted to that agency:
(a) 
Sites where earth disturbance will occur that requires the submission of a stormwater management plan in accordance with the provisions of the Penn Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter 23].
(b) 
Sites where piping of stormwater or the alteration of natural or man-made watercourses occurs.
(c) 
Sites with slopes greater than 10%.
(d) 
Sites that contain or border a watercourse.
(e) 
Sites that offer the potential for sedimentation to nearby watercourses.
(17) 
Where the land included in the subject tract has an agricultural, woodland or other natural resource easement located within the tract, the plan application shall be accompanied by a letter from the party holding the easement stating any conditions on the use of the land. This requirement may be satisfied by submitting a copy of the recorded agreement.
(18) 
Any parcel or portion thereof that is regulated by federal or state jurisdictions (e.g., wetland areas) shall acquire the necessary permits from the appropriate regulating agency or agencies prior to plan recordation.
(19) 
Certificate, signature and seal of a licensed design professional to the effect that all stormwater management facilities are designed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter (see Appendix 22-3).
(20) 
Certification that the design professional has reviewed all prior recorded plans relating to the property at issue and that the subject plan is in full compliance with all notes and restrictions set forth on such recorded plans.
(21) 
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 streets abutting the lot. 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.
(22) 
If the plan proposes an addition to an existing lot, an accurate description of the parcel to be added to the existing lot and an accurate description of the new lot to be created after the addition.
F. 
A final erosion and sediment control plan, in accordance with § 22-405.
G. 
Stormwater Management Plan.
(1) 
A final stormwater management facilities plan shall be submitted in accordance with the Penn Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter 23].
(2) 
A final stormwater management agreement and declaration of easement, which includes maintenance requirements for all BMP facilities and is consistent with the DEP [25 Pa.Code,] Chapter 102 requirements.
H. 
A final improvements construction plan in accordance with § 22-406.
I. 
Landscaping Plan. When applicable, a final landscaping plan consistent with the requirements of § 22-610 of this chapter shall be provided.
J. 
Lighting Plan. When applicable, a final lighting plan, consistent with the requirements of § 22-611 of this chapter shall be provided.
K. 
A final environmental impact assessment report, consistent with the requirements of § 22-614.
L. 
A final green design assessment, consistent with the requirements of § 22-615.
M. 
A final public impact study, consistent with the requirements of § 22-616.
N. 
Filing Fee. The final plan shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the form of a check or money order drawn to the Township (see schedule available at the Township office). A separate filing fee shall be submitted for each plan application.
[Ord. 2011-03, 6/27/2011, § 22-404]
1. 
Lot add-on plans shall be prepared by a licensed design professional and shall be subject to the following requirements:
A. 
Drafting Standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of 10 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet, 50 feet, 60 feet or 100 feet to the inch.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals; bearings shall be in degrees, minutes and seconds. Lot line descriptions shall read in a clockwise direction.
(3) 
The survey shall not have an error of closure greater than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(4) 
The sheet size shall be no smaller than 18 by 22 inches and no larger than 24 by 36 inches.
(5) 
Plans shall be legible in every detail.
B. 
Location and Identification.
(1) 
The proposed project name or identifying title.
(2) 
The municipality in which the lot add-on plan is located. If the lots are located in the vicinity of a municipal boundary line, the location of the boundary shall be shown.
(3) 
The name and address of the landowners or their authorized agents of all affected lots, and the firm that prepared the plan.
(4) 
The file or project number assigned by the firm that prepared the plan, the plan date and the dates of all plan revisions.
(5) 
A north arrow, a graphic scale and a written scale.
(6) 
The existing lot lines of each affected lot defined by bearings and distances. If a landowner is to retain a single lot with a lot area in excess of 10 acres, the boundary of that lot may be identified as a deed plotting and may be drawn at any legible scale. If the remaining lot has a lot area of 10 or less acres, it shall be described to the accuracy requirements of this chapter.
(7) 
The total acreage of all lots affected by the lot add-on plan.
(8) 
The district, lot size and density requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(9) 
The location of existing lot line markers along the perimeter of each affected lot.
(10) 
A location map, drawn to a scale of a minimum of one inch equal to 2,000 feet relating the development to at least two intersections of street centerlines. The approximate distance to the intersection of the centerlines of the nearest improved street intersection shall be identified.
(11) 
A note indicating the types of sewer or water facilities currently serving each affected lot.
C. 
Existing Features.
(1) 
The names of all immediately adjacent landowners and the names and plan book record numbers of all previously recorded plans for adjacent developments.
(2) 
The following items when located within any of the affected lots:
(a) 
The location, name and dimensions of existing rights-of-way and cartways for streets, access drives and driveways.
(b) 
The location and size of the following features and any related rights-of-way: on-lot sewage disposal systems, on-lot water supplies, sanitary sewer mains, water supply mains, fire hydrants, buildings and stormwater management facilities.
(c) 
The location of existing railroads and rights-of-way for electric, telecommunications, gas and oil transmission lines.
D. 
Plan Information.
(1) 
Lot lines, with accurate bearings and distances, and lot areas for all lots and for all parcels of lots being conveyed to another lot. Curve segments shall be comprised of radius, arc and chord bearing and distance. Along existing street rights-of-way, the description may utilize the existing deed lines or street centerlines.
(2) 
Block and lot numbers in consecutive order (e.g., Block "A," Lots 1 through 10; Block "B," Lots 11 through 22).
(3) 
Total number of lots, units of occupancy, density, and proposed land use (if a multiple land use is proposed, an indication of the location of each land use).
(4) 
Setback lines, with distances from the street centerline or street right-of-way line, whichever requirement is applicable under the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
(5) 
Source of title to each of the affected lots, as shown by the books of the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.
(6) 
Location and material of all permanent monuments and lot line markers, including a note that all monuments and lot line markers are set or indicating when they will be set.
(7) 
A statement on the plan indicating any waivers granted by the Board of Supervisors.
E. 
Certificates, Notifications and Reports.
(1) 
Certificate, signature and seal of a licensed design professional to the effect that the survey is correct and that all other information shown on the plan is accurate (see Appendix 22-2).
(2) 
Certificate for approval by the Board of Supervisors (see Appendix 22-7).
(3) 
A statement, duly acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgment of deeds and signed by the landowner of each affected lot, to the effect that the subdivision shown on the lot add-on plan is the act and the deed of the landowners of each affected lot, that all those signing are all the landowners of the lots shown on the survey and plan, and that they desire the same to be recorded as such (see Appendix 22-4). This statement shall be dated following the last change or revision to said plan.
(4) 
Certificate of notification to be signed by the County Planning Commission (see Appendix 22-8 or other form of certificate promulgated by the County Planning Commission).
(5) 
Where the land within any of the affected lots has an agricultural, woodland or other natural resource easement located within the lots, the plan application shall be accompanied by a letter from the party holding the easement stating any conditions on the use of the land. This requirement may be satisfied by submitting a copy of the recorded agreement.
(6) 
Any parcel or portion thereof that is regulated by federal or state jurisdictions (e.g., wetland areas) shall acquire the necessary permits from the appropriate regulating agency or agencies prior to plan recordation.
(7) 
If the plan proposes an addition to an existing lot, an accurate description of the parcel to be added to the existing lot and an accurate description of the new lot to be created after the addition.
F. 
Filing Fee. The lot add-on plan shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the form of a check or money order drawn to the Township (see schedule available at the Township Office). A separate filing fee shall be submitted for each plan application.
[Ord. 2011-03, 6/27/2011, § 22-405]
1. 
A soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be required to accompany the preliminary and the final subdivision or land development plan. It shall be clearly and legibly drawn to the same scale as that of the preliminary and final plans.
2. 
Purpose. The purpose of the soil erosion and sediment control plan is to identify plans and techniques to be incorporated into the development proposal that regulate the modification of natural terrain during the site development process to ensure that:
A. 
The disturbance of the site does not result in damaging erosion and sedimentation control problems in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Township presidents. These objectives will be pursued at the Township level in conjunction with state requirements for erosion and sedimentation control, as defined in the DEP [25 Pa.Code,] Chapter 102 regulations, as amended, and defined in the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.
B. 
The site design and preparation incorporates necessary steps to ensure the successful installation and long-term operation of soil erosion and sedimentation control and stormwater management facilities.
C. 
The disturbance and removal of topsoil is reduced and avoided.
3. 
General Provisions.
A. 
The applicant shall prepare a soil erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with the provisions of this section. The plan shall consist of a Phase 1 Plan and a Phase 2 Plan provided on separate sheets as described further under plan content. All land disturbance activities shall be conducted in such a way as to minimize erosion on adjoining and down-slope properties.
B. 
A grading, excavation, erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted with the preliminary and final plan applications. Such plan shall be submitted in accordance with the DEP Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Manual, as amended, and the Special Protection Waters Implementation Handbook, as amended, and in compliance with the most current review requirements of the Lancaster County Conservation District.
C. 
Upon recommendation from the Township Engineer, the Township may require the submission of plans, regardless of their size or other outside review requirements, to the Lancaster County Conservation District for review and approval. In such a case, approval by the Lancaster County Conservation District shall be required before final approval of a subdivision or land development, or the issuance of a building permit in the case of a minor subdivision.
4. 
The soil erosion and sediment control plan shall consist of two phases on the base plan for preliminary and final plans as follows:
A. 
The Phase 1 soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be prepared on a separate sheet showing all existing features on the site, including the perimeter boundaries. The Phase 1 plan shall show only the minimum earthmoving necessary to install the soil erosion and sediment control measures. Wholesale topsoil stripping or complete earthmoving necessary to build the project shall not be shown. That is, this plan must show the erosion and sediment control items that are required to be in place prior to the start of any large-scale earth disturbance.
B. 
The Phase 2 erosion and sediment control plan shall be prepared on a separate sheet. It shall show the complete and final earth disturbance elements of a preliminary or final plan relating to grading, storm drainage, impervious coverage and the like which may affect the design of erosion control and stormwater management facilities. Phase 2 plans shall show the complete and final E & S BMPs proposed to control erosion and stormwater runoff related to construction of these elements. Depending on the complexity of the proposal and the time expected to complete all improvements, more than just a phase two plan may be required, at the discretion of the Township Engineer, in order to demonstrate and assure the control of erosion, sediment and stormwater based on intermediate/partially completed stages of construction. If a preliminary or final plan is itself proposed in phases, a separate soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be prepared for each phase.
5. 
Plan Content.
A. 
Locations of all soil types, along with a tabulation including special notation of seasonally high water table soils, hydric soils, shallow depth to bedrock or other limiting factors. The tabulation of the soils present on site shall include their hydrologic soil group.
B. 
Location and results of all soil percolation tests and deep probes whenever on-site disposal of sewage is planned.
C. 
Location and results of all soil infiltration testing where stormwater best management practices incorporate groundwater recharge.
D. 
Notations including: all trees or portions of tree masses proposed to be cleared as part of the proposed subdivision or land development plan, together with reasons for such clearing; all proposed alterations of the natural grade, whether by cut or by fill, exceeding two feet, together with reasons for such alteration; compliance with all applicable erosion and sedimentation control standards.
E. 
Limit of disturbance lines and any protective fencing which may be proposed, such as, but not limited to, that area around on-lot sewage disposal areas, stormwater infiltration areas, and around individual trees or tree masses (per the requirements of § 22-609).
F. 
Required element of any soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be a plan for the control of erosion and sedimentation and for stormwater management. Any preliminary and final soil erosion and sediment control plan for subdivision or land development shall be accompanied by a stormwater management plan in accordance with the provisions of the Penn Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter 23]. Contents of the submitted plan shall reflect discussion by the applicant with the Township Engineer.
G. 
The minimum components of the erosion and sediment control plan are as follows:
(1) 
A narrative summary of the project, including:
(a) 
General description of the project.
(b) 
General description of accelerated erosion control.
(c) 
General description of sedimentation control.
(d) 
General description of stormwater management, both during and after construction.
(e) 
Date project is to begin and expected date final stabilization will be completed.
(2) 
Proposed alterations to the project area, including:
(a) 
Structures, roads, paved areas and buildings.
(b) 
Proposed stormwater control facilities.
(c) 
Finished contours including areas of cuts and fills.
(d) 
Changes to vegetative cover.
(3) 
Calculations and description of the amount of runoff from the project area to swales, pipe discharge points, temporary and permanent basins, sediment traps, etc. Calculations shall be performed for both during and after development. Such calculations shall demonstrate that the capacity of the system to control erosion and to prevent sediment discharges is sufficient to control velocity and quantity of discharge to acceptable limits.
(4) 
The staging of earthmoving activities, described in the narrative, including:
(a) 
Installation of erosion and sediment control facilities and practices.
(b) 
Installation of tree protection fencing per Appendix 22-19.
(c) 
Cover removal, including all cuts and fills.
(d) 
Installation of improvements, including streets, storm sewers, underground utilities, sewer and water lines, buildings, driveways, parking areas, recreational facilities and other structures.
(5) 
Program of operations to convert erosion and sedimentation controls to permanent stormwater management facilities, including a chart of the relative time sequence of activities.
6. 
Compliance with Regulations and Procedures.
A. 
The Township, in considering preliminary subdivision and land development plans shall condition its approval upon the execution of soil erosion and sediment control measures as required by this chapter.
B. 
Each application shall contain a commitment to submit for approval, a modified soil erosion and sediment control plan should the proposed plan prove to be inadequate prior to final release of escrow and dedication of improvements.
[Ord. 2011-03, 6/27/2011, § 22-406]
1. 
The improvements construction plan shall contain sufficient information to provide working plans for the layout and construction of proposed streets, utilities, stormwater retention structures, and other improvements. Information shall include, but not be limited to the following:
A. 
A statement describing proposed public improvements, including streets, curbs, sidewalks, and the means of water supply and sewage disposal to be provided.
B. 
Water Supply and Sewage Facilities. All plans shall be accompanied by planning modules for land development provided by the DEP, including information with regard to the means of sewage disposal and provision of water supply.
(1) 
Water Supply.
(a) 
Where off-site or central water service is proposed, the preliminary design of water distribution facilities including the size and location of water mains, fire hydrants, storage tanks and, where appropriate, wells or other water sources.
(b) 
Where individual on-site water service is proposed, approximate location of well sites.
(2) 
Sewage Facilities.
(a) 
Where public sewer service is determined to be feasible and consistent with the sewage service area of the Act 537 Wastewater Facilities Plan, the preliminary or final design of sewage systems, including, but not limited to, the location of sewers, pumping stations, sewer mains, and where applicable, sewage treatment plants, showing the size, capacity, and location of treatment facilities.
(b) 
Where a community sewage system is proposed, plan information shall include the evaluation of alternative technologies in order of preference as outlined in Township Act 537 Wastewater Facilities Plan and the most preferred feasible alternative as agreed to by the Township, the DEP, and the applicant. The preliminary or final design of the proposed system shall also be included, showing the size, capacity, and location of treatment facilities, and where applicable, wastewater reclamation/land application sites.
(c) 
Where individual on-site sewage facilities are proposed, the applicant shall submit a statement with regard to the suitability of the soil to absorb sewage wastes. Test pit and percolation test information shall be provided and the approximate location of the system shall be indicated. Horizontal isolation distances for treatment tanks and sewage absorption areas shall be provided as required by PADEP [25 Pa.Code,] Chapter 73.
C. 
Horizontal plan for streets showing details of the horizontal layout including:
(1) 
Centerline with bearings, distances, curve data, and stations corresponding to the profile.
(2) 
Right-of-way and curb lines with radii at intersections.
(3) 
Tie-ins by courses and distances to intersections of all public roads, with their names and widths.
(4) 
Location of all monuments and other boundary markers by bearing and distances.
(5) 
Location and size of all drainage facilities, sidewalks, public utilities, fire hydrants, lighting standards, and street name signs.
D. 
Horizontal Plan for Stormwater Management and Sanitary Sewer Facilities.
(1) 
Location and size of line with stations corresponding to the profile.
(2) 
Location of manholes or inlets with grade between and elevation of flow line and top of each manhole or inlet.
(3) 
Location of laterals.
(4) 
Location of other drainage facilities and public utilities in the vicinity of storm and/or sanitary sewer lines.
(5) 
Hydraulic design data and calculations for storm sewers, inlets, culverts, and bridge structures.
E. 
A profile plan indicating final grades of streets, sanitary sewers, water supply pipes, stormwater management facilities, other underground utilities, the location of crossing pipes, and the extent of cut and fill operations.
(1) 
The profile plan shall show the vertical section of the existing grade and proposed grade along the centerline of the proposed street. Where storm drainage, sanitary sewer lines, water supply lines or other utilities are to be installed, they shall also be indicated on the profile plan. Locations where utilities cross one-another shall be noted with a separate distance.
(2) 
The horizontal scale on the profile plan shall not be less than one inch equals 100 feet and the vertical scale shall not be less than one inch equals 10 feet or in cases where larger scales are used, the ratio shall be 1:10 vertical to horizontal.
(3) 
A typical cross-section of street construction shall be shown on the profile plan and shall indicate the following:
(a) 
Right-of-way width and the location and width of paving within the right-of-way.
(b) 
Type, thickness and crown of paving.
(c) 
The location, width, type, and thickness of curbs and sidewalks to be installed if any.
(d) 
Grading of sidewalk area.
(e) 
Typical location, size, and depth of any underground utilities that are to be installed in the right-of-way where such information is available.
(4) 
Profile plans shall be provided for any utility, whether located within the street right-of-way or outside of the street right-of-way.
F. 
Detail sheet(s) providing sufficient details and notes to define the construction methods and materials of proposed improvements. Details shall include but not be limited to:
(1) 
Details of all public sewer improvements as required and approved by the sewer authority.
(2) 
Details of all public water improvements as required and approved by the relevant water authority.
(3) 
A cross-section of each utility trench, showing proposed bedding and backfill material as well as the required compaction methods.
(4) 
Soil erosion and sediment control methods and materials.
(5) 
Stormwater management facilities.
(6) 
Details of all improvements required by PennDOT.
G. 
An executed stormwater management agreement and declaration of easement.