[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 400]
Subdivision and/or land development plans, with
the exception of the sketch plan, shall be prepared by an architect,
land planner, landscape architect, engineer, or surveyor, as defined
in Part 2 herein, provided that all plans, documents and other submissions
comprising such plans shall be certified as being correct by an engineer.
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 401; as amended by
Ord. 111-2003, 11/3/2003, § 2]
1.
As a sketch plan is not required under the terms of
this chapter, the submission thereof shall not be construed to mean
or imply the submission or filing of a subdivision and/or land development
plan for approval. Landowners or developers are urged for their own
benefit to prepare a sketch plan and to review the same with the Planning
Commission prior to the preparation of the preliminary subdivision
and/or land development plan. Such a review may be conducted for the
purpose of engaging in a discussion of the proposed use and the location
and arrangement of lots, streets, improvements and other construction
with regard to such items as: existing township ordinances, codes,
regulations, plans and maps, the Comprehensive Plan, the site and
its natural features, and adjoining areas and facilities. When submitted,
the sketch plan shall reflect the following:
B.
Information such as the following, in order to engage
in a meaningful review and discussion:
(1)
A location map which highlights the location of the tract within
the Township and depicts adjoining and nearby roads.
[Amended by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
(2)
Tract boundaries, with dimensions, and names
of abutting owners.
(3)
North arrow, scale and date.
(4)
Streets on and adjacent to or near the tract,
properly named or identified.
(5)
Natural features of the site related to existing
topography, soils, vegetation and watercourses, including such features
as steep slopes, very steep slopes, flood hazard areas, high ground
water areas, wetlands, wetland buffers, stream valley buffers, and
other critical environmental areas.
(6)
Man-made features of the site including existing
buildings and major structures.
(7)
Proposed general street and lot layout.
(8)
In the case of a land development plan, the
proposed location of all buildings and major structures, parking areas
and other construction and/or improvements.
(9)
Proposed method(s) of water supply and sewage
disposal.
(10)
Man-made conditions within the tract, especially buildings and
pavements, and within 500 feet beyond the tract on adjacent properties
using Google Earth™ photography.
[Added by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 402; as amended by
Ord. 49-1984, 12/3/1984, § V; by Ord. 102-2002, 8/5/2002, §
3; and by Ord. 111-2003, 11/3/2003, § 2]
1.
The preliminary subdivision and/or land development
plan and all accompanying maps and plans required by this chapter
shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet,
unless otherwise noted, and shall be submitted on prints no smaller
than 17 inches by 22 inches and no larger than 30 inches by 42 inches,
unless otherwise specified by the Planning Commission. When submitted,
the preliminary plan shall reflect the following:
[Amended by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
A.
Conformance with § 22-303 regarding preliminary plan procedure, and in particular:
(1)
The completion of the application form.
(2)
The applicant shall submit 20 copies, or such other number as
may be determined by resolution of the Board of Supervisors from time
to time, of the plans forming a part of the preliminary plan and one
compact disc (CD) in a PDF format, as well as the required number
of copies of all other required documents and submission.
(3)
The filing at least 21 days prior to the regular
monthly public meeting of the Planning Commission.
B.
Illustrations and notes including the following:
(1)
A location map which highlights the location
of the tract within the Township and depicts properties of abutting
owners and adjoining and nearby roads. The location map shall be drawn
at the scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet.
(2)
Proposed subdivision or land development name
or identifying title.
(3)
North arrow, scale and date.
(4)
Name, address and telephone number of the applicant,
landowner, developer and the authorized agent, if any.
(5)
Name and signature of engineer, surveyor, landscape
architect, land planner or architect responsible for having prepared
the plans forming a part of the preliminary plan and any other documents
or submissions forming a part of the preliminary plan.
(6)
Tract boundaries, with dimensions, bearings
and distances.
(7)
When the preliminary plan includes only a portion
of a landowner or developer's entire, contiguous tract or such portion
is contiguous to another tract of the landowner or developer, the
dimensions, bearings and distances of the balance of such entire tract
or other tract, shall also be shown.
(8)
Names and addresses of abutting owners.
(9)
Zoning on and adjacent to the tract, including
notes regarding the relevant area and bulk regulations for each zoning
district that pertains to the tract, with an indication of conformance
to same, such as the percent of any lot area covered by impervious
surfaces and the percent of any lot area covered by buildings. In
addition, should the Flood Hazard District and/or Steep Slope Conservation
District overlay the tract, the following shall apply:
(a)
Within the Flood Hazard District, flood hazard areas and high groundwater areas shall be accurately and conspicuously delineated, depicted and otherwise noted in accordance with same described in Part 11 of the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] and shown on the Flood Hazard District Map. Such delineation and notation shall include: graphic symbolism to distinguish the flood hazard area and the high groundwater areas and, a brief but accurate summary of the regulations pertaining to such areas.
(b)
Within the Steep Slope Conservation District, areas of very steep slope (greater than or equal to 25%) and areas of steep slope (15% to 25%) shall be accurately and conspicuously delineated, depicted and otherwise noted in accordance with same as described in Part 21 of the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27], in particular § 27-1202, Subsection 3E, and as shown in a general form on the Steep Slope Conservation District Map. Such delineation and notation shall include: graphic symbolism to distinguish the very steep slope and the steep slope; and, a brief but accurate summary of the regulations pertaining to such slopes.
(11)
The use(s) proposed in the Charlestown Township
Comprehensive Plan which pertain to the tract as shown on Map 5, "A
Plan for Future Land Use," of said Plan and the road improvements
proposed in said plan which pertain to the tract as shown in Map 10,
"A Plan for Circulation."
(12)
The functional classification of the street(s)
road(s) or highway(s) adjoining the tract as defined on the map for
same contained in the Appendix.
(13)
Existing contours at vertical intervals of two feet based on contour information derived from the most recent U.S. Geological Survey Quadrangles for Malvern, Pa. and Valley Forge, Pa., unless the slope of the subject property is either steep or very steep, in which case the contour information shall be derived from an actual topographic survey for the property, consistent with National Mapping Accuracy Standards, due evidence of which may be required by the Planning Commission. In addition to the analysis of existing contour information which is performed in accordance with § 22-403, Subsection 1B(9)(b), herein, an analysis shall be performed whereby existing areas of slope from 0% to 4%, 4% to 10%, and 10% to 15% shall be accurately and conspicuously delineated depicted and otherwise noted within those portions of the tract that are proposed for streets and individual and shared driveways.
(14)
Datum to which contour elevations refer, and
reference to known, established benchmarks and elevations.
(15)
All existing surface water resources, such as
watercourses, ponds, wetlands, and springs; and, other natural drainage
features.
(16)
All one-hundred-foot stream valley buffers and
one-hundred-foot wetland buffers.
(17)
Existing wooded areas, hedgerows and free standing
trees generally indicating which are to be removed and which are to
remain.
(18)
Soil types as identified in the Soil Survey
of Chester and Delaware Counties, including a listing of the soil
characteristics pertaining to slope, depth to seasonal high water
table, and depth to bedrock and prime agricultural soils and prime
agricultural land.
(19)
All existing man-made features such as buildings,
storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, culverts, utility lines and
pipe lines, fire hydrants and the like, and all off-site structures
within 500 feet of the tract.
(20)
All existing streets, on or adjacent to the
tract, including name, right-of-way width and cartway width.
(21)
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way,
and dimensions for same, and the purpose for which such easements
or rights-of-way have been established.
(22)
All existing trails.
(23)
Total acreage of the tract and the acreage and
square footage of the individual lots proposed therein; and, the number
of lots, dwelling units, buildings and other structures proposed.
(24)
A full plan of land development including the
following:
(a)
Proposed lot lines with dimensions, proposed
minimum setback areas, the proposed buildable area (using a dashed
line to reflect the minimum yard and setback requirements), end lines
of all shared driveways and lot numbers in consecutive order.
(b)
Proposed contours at vertical intervals of two
feet.
(c)
The first floor elevation of each proposed building.
(d)
Location, alignment and width of all proposed
streets, alleys, driveways, rights-of-way and easements and, the identification
of street names, and the purpose for which private rights-of-way or
other easements are proposed.
(e)
Location, size and invert elevation of all sanitary
and storm sewers and location of all manholes, inlets and culverts.
(f)
Building locations and parking areas in relation
to industrial, commercial or institutional land development and, when
applicable, provisions for traffic control, loading areas and docks,
lighting, screening and landscaping.
(g)
Proposed public buildings, public areas, playgrounds,
and parcels of land proposed to be offered for dedication or reserved
for public use.
(h)
Any proposed structures, improvements and/or
construction in addition to the above.
(25)
Proposed location and method of water supply
and sanitary sewage disposal on each lot.
(26)
Scenic areas, view sheds, and important vantage
points identified on Map C-14 of the Comprehensive Plan.
(27)
A typical cross-section through the building(s)
showing adjacent topography.
C.
The preliminary plan shall also be accompanied by
the following materials:
(1)
A copy of the deed for the subject tract.
(2)
A statement of the types of buildings, other
structures, and/or dwelling units proposed to be constructed, indicating
whether same will be of uniform construction or different in design,
and whether same will be custom or production styled.
(3)
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) report as set forth in Part 16 of the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] and § 22-708 herein. All applications for which an EIA report is required shall also include a three-dimensional (3D) depiction of the topography of the site with the proposed buildings as viewed from the perimeter roads, proposed screening, and other elements that affect visibility, in order to be able to visualize:
[Amended by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
(a)
The impact on existing views from surrounding roads and properties;
(b)
The impact of existing features (adjacent roads, properties
and man-made features) to the proposed development; and
(c)
The proposed topography, building massing, proposed screening,
and other features that impact views from adjacent roads and properties,
using photographs, plans, and satellite imagery.
(4)
A preliminary timetable for the proposed sequence
of the subdivision and/or land development. The timetable shall indicate
the order in which construction activities will occur, and may either
be in letter form or shown as an overlay to the plan.
(5)
A planning module for land development as required
by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, 35 P.S. § 750.1 et
seq.
(6)
A written report indicating the feasibility
of proposals for water supply and sanitary sewage disposal.
(a)
With regard to water supply, there shall be
an objective description of the ability of achieving a successful
system for an individual or community well, whenever such well is
proposed. The description shall reference geologic and hydrogeologic
data relative to groundwater conditions and potential yields. In addition
to such information regarding water supply, the description shall
indicate the demand for water from the proposed subdivision and/or
land development and its related uses and users.
(b)
With regard to sanitary sewage disposal, there
shall be an objective description of the ability of achieving a successful
system for the on-site disposal of sewage whenever such a system is
proposed. The descriptions shall make reference soils data relative
to limitations for septic tank filter fields, and indicate various
indices of suitability for such a system, such as permeability and
depth to seasonal high water table. In addition, percolation test
results shall be discussed and exhibited.
(8)
Whenever improvements are to be constructed or installed, a preliminary improvements construction plan in accordance with § 22-405 herein.
(9)
A draft of any proposed covenants or restrictions
upon or against the subdivision or any lot thereof, or upon or against
any land development subject to the approval of the Township Solicitor.
(10)
When connection to public water and/or public
sewer facilities is proposed, assurance of the availability of such
service. This assurance shall be in the form of a letter signed by
an officer of the company or authority concerned, indicating their
ability and willingness to make such service available within the
timetable cited under Subsection 1C(4) herein.
(11)
When the proposed tract involves a gas pipeline,
petroleum products transmission line, electrical power transmission
line, or any other pipeline or cable located thereon, a letter from
the owner or authorized agent of such a facility indicating minimum
setback distance requirements or a true and correct copy of the easement
or grant of record shall be filed.
(12)
When the preliminary plan includes only a portion
of the entire or contiguous tract, a sketch plan which shows the prospective
future street system and other improvements of the remaining land.
(13)
A list of all permits, agreements, approvals,
clearances and the like required to be obtained in connection with
the proposed subdivision and/or land development and the governmental
agencies, authorities and companies from which same due to be obtained.
(14)
A draft of all other plans, documents and submissions
which by terms of any Township ordinance, code or regulation may be
required by the Board of Supervisors for final plan approval, shall
be required in preliminary form and shall accompany and form a part
of any preliminary plan when the application form for approval thereof
is filed.
(15)
Any plans, documents and other submissions covering
any matters not part of the preliminary plan but which represent promises,
commitments and the like made by the applicant.
(16)
A three-dimensional (3D) depiction of the topography of the
site with the proposed buildings as viewed from the perimeter roads,
proposed screening, and other elements that affect visibility.
[Added by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 403; as amended by
Ord. 102-2002, 8/5/2002, § 3; and by Ord. 159-2010, 10/4/2010,
§ 1]
1.
A conservation plan, which shall accompany and become a part of the preliminary and final subdivision and/or land development plan, shall be drawn at the same scale as that of other plans forming a part of the preliminary plan and the final plan. The conservation plan shall be filed as a separate sheet or drawing in addition to that submitted in accordance with §§ 22-403 and 22-406 herein. However, the information contained in said plan shall be added so as to overlay with that delineated in conformance with the requirements of §§ 22-403 and 22-406 herein, whereby the attributes of the proposal such as tract boundaries, existing and proposed contours, existing natural features, proposed subdivision and land development layout, and the like are reflected. In addition to the foregoing, the conservation plan shall reflect the following:
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 404; as amended by
Ord. 102-2002, 8/5/2002, § 3]
1.
Whenever improvements are proposed, the improvement
construction plan shall accompany and become a part of the preliminary
and final subdivision and/or land development plans. Said plan shall
be drawn at a 10 to one ratio of horizontal to vertical scale, whereby
the horizontal scale shall be at least 50 feet to the inch and the
vertical scale may be five feet. However, the horizontal scale may
be 40 feet to the inch with a vertical scale of four feet to the inch;
or, 20 feet to the inch and two feet to the inch, respectively when
directed by the Township Engineer. Said plan shall be prepared by
an engineer, and shall show thereon, or be accompanied by the following:
A.
On all plans, profiles and other sheets which depict
the information required in this section, the following shall be provided:
(1)
Proposed subdivision and/or land development
name or identifying title.
(2)
North arrow, scale and date.
(3)
Name of the landowner, developer and the authorized
agent, if any.
(4)
Name of the engineer responsible for having
prepared the plan(s), profiles(s), cross-sections(s), documents and/or
other submissions forming the improvement construction plan.
B.
The horizontal plan shall show details of the horizontal
layout of streets, including:
(1)
Center line with bearings, distances, curve
data and stations corresponding to the profile.
(2)
Right-of-way and curb lines with radii at intersections.
(3)
Beginning and end of proposed construction.
(4)
Tie-ins by bearing and distances to intersections
of all public streets, with the names and widths thereof.
(5)
Location of all proposed monuments with references
thereto.
(6)
Property lines and ownership of abutting properties.
(7)
Location and size of all drainage structures,
public utilities, sidewalks, lighting standards, street name signs
and other improvements.
C.
The profile shall be a vertical section of streets,
with details of vertical alignment including:
(1)
Profiles and elevations at fifty-foot stations
along the center line of the existing ground surface and along both
right-of-way lines as well as the profile of the nearest connecting
streets for a distance of 100 feet beyond the boundary of the subdivision
and/or land development.
(2)
Profiles and percentage of grade along the proposed
center line; and elevations at fifty-foot intervals at tangent points
at grade intersections and at either end of curb radii.
(3)
The length of vertical curves, and elevations
at twenty-five-foot intervals.
D.
The cross-section of streets prepared in accordance with the design standards in Part 5, including:
(1)
Right-of-way width and location and width of
paving within the right-of-way.
(2)
Type, thickness and crown of paving.
(3)
Type and size of curb, with detail of concrete
chair.
(4)
Grading of sidewalk areas.
(5)
Location, width, type and thickness of sidewalk.
(6)
Location of sewers and underground utilities,
with sizes.
E.
Horizontal plan of storm drains and sanitary sewers,
which may be shown on a separate drainage plan, including:
(1)
Location and size of line with stations corresponding
to the profile.
(2)
Locations of manholes or inlets with grade between
and elevation of flow line and top of each manhole or inlet.
(3)
Property lines and properties of abutting owners,
with details of easements.
(4)
Beginning and end of proposed construction.
(5)
Location of laterals.
(6)
Location of all other drainage facilities and
utilities in the vicinity of storm and/or sanitary sewer lines.
(7)
Hydraulic design data for culverts and/or bridge
structures and, details of proposed handling of surface and/or subsurface
drainage problems.
F.
Profile of storm drains and sanitary sewers, which
may be shown on a separate drainage plan, including:
(1)
Profile of existing and proposed ground surface
with elevations at the top of manholes or inlets.
(2)
Profile of storm drains or sewers showing the
type and size of pipe, grade, cradle, (if any), manhole or inlet locations
with the length and slope of the pipe between structures shown, and
elevations at the flow line.
G.
Plans and details of bridges, street trees, stormwater
management structures, erosion and sedimentation control structures,
and all other proposed improvements, containing sufficient information
which would customarily be included in working drawings and specifications
for the proposed construction and which would enable the Township
Engineer to perform an effective evaluation of the proposed improvements.
Such information shall be provided as typical cross-sections and details,
unless the Planning Commission determines that typical cross-sections
and details would not be appropriate to communicate the specific measures
needed to perform construction under steep slope, extreme soil moisture
or other varying site conditions and/or in critical environmental
areas where specific construction practices may be necessary. Such
information shall also be provided whenever any proposed improvement
is not depicted on any of the aforementioned plans, profiles, cross-sections,
documents or other submissions forming the improvements construction
plan.
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 405; as amended by
Ord. 49-1984, 12/3/1984, § VI; by Ord. 102-2002, 8/5/2002, §
3; and by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
1.
The final subdivision and/or land development plan
and all plans forming a part thereof required by this chapter shall
be drawn to a scale of not more than one inch equals 50 feet, unless
otherwise directed by the Planning Commission. Said plans shall be
submitted no smaller than 24 inches by 36 inches and no larger than
30 inches by 42 inches, unless otherwise specified by the Planning
Commission. If the final plan is drawn in two more or sections, a
key map showing the location of the sections shall be depicted on
each sheet. When submitted, the final plan shall reflect the following:
A.
Conformance with § 22-304 regarding final plan procedure, and in particular:
(1)
The completion of the application form.
(2)
The applicant shall submit 20 copies, or such other number as
may be determined by resolution of the Board of Supervisors from time
to time, of the plans forming a part of the preliminary plan and one
compact disc (CD) in a PDF format, as well as the required number
of copies of all other required documents and submission.
(3)
The filing at least 21 days prior to the regular monthly public
meeting of the Planning Commission.
B.
In addition to all illustrations and notes required under § 22-403, Subsection 1B, to accompany the preliminary plan, the following shall be submitted:
(1)
All dimensions shall be shown and noted in feet
and hundredths of a foot.
(2)
Tract boundaries and individual lot boundaries
with dimensions, bearing and distances, closing with an error of not
more than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(3)
Total acreage and square feet of the tract and
total square feet of the individual lots proposed therein to the hundredths
of a foot; and, the number of lots, dwelling units, buildings and
other structures proposed.
(4)
Lots and blocks numbered in a logical sequence.
(5)
Location of permanent reference monuments indicated
by an "X" and the location of lot corner markers indicated by an "O."
(6)
Pedestrian ways including all sidewalks, walkways,
and pedestrian rights-of-way and other improvements to be used for
general public use.
(8)
The location of percolation test pits, whenever
on-site sewage disposal is proposed.
(9)
The location of test pits where stormwater is
to be disposed and a listing of absorption rates, whenever seepage
pits are proposed.
(10)
The following certifications, which shall be
noted on the final plan:
(a)
Certification of adequacy, by an engineer, of
the proposed site for the handling of on-site sewage disposal, based
upon percolation tests property performed.
(b)
The seal of the engineer responsible for having
prepared the plans forming a part of the final plan.
(c)
A note indicating the intent to make an offer
of dedication of the streets and other improvements.
(d)
A note indicating any area, street and other
improvement not to be offered for dedication or not to be accepted.
(e)
A note indicating that the Township is not responsible
for construction or maintenance of any area not duly accepted by the
Board of Supervisors as dedicated for public use and identifying the
party responsible for such construction and maintenance.
C.
In addition to all materials required under § 22-403, Subsection 1C, to supplement the preliminary plan, the following shall be submitted for the final plan:
(1)
A final timetable for the proposed sequence
of the subdivision and/or land development. The timetable shall indicate
the order in which construction activities will occur.
(3)
Whenever improvements are to be constructed or installed, a final improvements construction plan in accordance with § 22-405, herein.
(4)
Final documents for any proposed covenants or
restrictions upon or against the subdivision or any lot thereof, or
upon or against the land development subject to the approval of the
Township Solicitor and the final deed forms for all lots.
(5)
An approved land planning module as required
by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, 35 P.S. § 750.1 et
seq.
(6)
An engineer's report describing percolation
test results and the ability to create a successful system for on-site
sewage disposal whenever such a system is proposed.
(7)
An engineer's report evidencing his ability
to create a successful system for on-site water supply whenever such
as system is proposed.
(8)
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) report as set forth in Part 16 of the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] and § 22-708 herein. All applications for which an EIA report is required shall also include a three-dimensional (3D) depiction of the topography of the site with the proposed buildings as viewed from the perimeter roads, proposed screening, and other elements that affect visibility, in order to visualize:
[Amended by Ord. 2015-196, 12/7/2015]
(a)
The impact on existing views from surrounding roads and properties;
(b)
The impact of existing features (adjacent roads, properties
and man-made features) to the proposed development; and
(c)
The proposed topography, building massing, proposed screening,
and other features that impact views from adjacent roads and properties,
using photographs, plans, and satellite imagery.
(9)
A bond, certified check or other security to
guarantee the completion and maintenance of improvements in accordance
with the provisions of Part 6, which shall:
(a)
Be made payable to, or otherwise inure to the
benefit of, the Township.
(b)
Be in an amount determined by the Township Engineer
to be sufficient to complete and maintain the improvements in compliance
with this chapter.
(c)
The bond, certified check or other security
shall specify the time for the completion of the required improvements
in accordance with the final timetable presented under Subsection
1C(1) herein.
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 406]
1.
The as-built plan shall be drawn to the same scale
as the final plan, conservation plan and improvements construction
plan certified to by the engineer of the landowner or developer and
approved by the Township Engineer.
A.
Said plan shall indicate the actual location, dimensions
and/or elevations of all completed improvements, including but not
limited to:
(1)
Concrete monuments.
(2)
The edge of the cartway and top of the curb,
for both sides of each street.
(3)
Sanitary sewer main, manholes and laterals.
(4)
Storm sewers, inlets and culverts.
(5)
Water mains and fire hydrants.
(6)
Street lights.
(7)
Landscaping and screen planting.
(8)
Permanent sedimentation, erosion control and
stormwater management structures.
(9)
All easements.
[Ord. 5/3/1982, § 407; as added by Ord.
102-2002, 8/5/2002, § 3; as amended by Ord. 111-2003, 11/3/2003,
§ 2; and by Ord. 159-2010, 10/4/2010, § 2]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set forth
a streamlined set of plan requirements for minor subdivision plans,
in order to promote a conservation design of subdivisions, and in
order to better protect the natural, scenic, and historic values of
the environment.
2.
The minor subdivision plan may be submitted as a final plan, provided the procedures of § 22-309 have been met.
3.
The final minor subdivision plan shall be drawn at the scale and size recited in § 22-403, and shall be accompanied by the application form and 17 copies. The plan shall be submitted at least 14 days prior to the regular monthly public meeting of the Planning Commission.
4.
The timetable and steps for final plan approval shall follow that outlined in § 22-304, Subsection 1G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R. However, if all parts of the submission are complete, and if the final minor subdivision plan conforms to the sketch plan submitted in accordance with the provisions of § 22-302, the timetable for action on the plan may be reduced to 60 days.
5.
The final plan shall include:
A.
A brief written report describing the objectives of
the conservation design of the subdivision, with emphasis on protecting
the natural, scenic and historic values of the environment.
B.
Name of subdivision or land development.
C.
Name and address of the owner of record and applicant.
D.
Name and address of the engineer or surveyor who prepared
the plan.
F.
A location map highlighting the location of the tract
within the Township and depicting properties of abutting owners and
adjoining nearby roads within 1,000 feet. The location map shall be
drawn at a scale not smaller than one inch equals 800 feet.
G.
North arrow.
H.
Date of original drawings and any revisions.
I.
Written and graphic scales.
J.
Gross and net acreage of lots.
K.
Tract boundaries.
L.
Contiguous boundaries of all adjoining properties,
and names of owners of such properties.
M.
Existing streets on or adjacent to the site with existing
and future rights-of-way, names and cartway widths.
N.
Location of existing man-made features such as: buildings
and their uses, any historical accessory structures such as spring
houses, barns, silos, or other out buildings, driveways, fences, walls,
wells, storm drains, sewer lines, septic tanks, and other on-lot sewage
disposal features, culverts, bridges, utility easements, utility poles,
water lines and mains, fire hydrants and other significant man-made
features within the lot, and the approximate location of such features
within 200 feet of the lot (this includes properties across streets).
(The applicant is urged to use existing aerial photography available
from the Chester County Planning Commission, existing community facilities,
and utilities data from the Comprehensive Plan; data from the U.S.
Geological Survey Quadrangle maps; and other available information.)
O.
Existing contours at five-foot intervals, or as otherwise
determined to be necessary by the Township Engineer, if the area to
be disturbed is within a steep slope or very steep slope.
P.
Existing natural features including:
(1)
Streams, ponds, springs, and wetlands including
the name of the individual or firm who delineated the wetlands.
(2)
Soil types and description.
(3)
Tree masses and notable trees, indicating which
are to be removed and which are to remain.
(4)
Flood hazard areas and high groundwater areas,
and the Flood Hazard District.
(5)
Steep slopes and very steep slopes, and the
Steep Slope Conservation District.
(6)
One-hundred-foot stream valley buffers and one-hundred-foot
wetland buffers.
Q.
Proposed lot boundaries, lot layout and building setback
lines.
R.
Proposed driveway location(s).
S.
Copies of the title report for the tract.
T.
Certification as to the accuracy of the plan and details
of such plans shall be prepared in accordance with the Engineer, Land
Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law, 63 P.S. § 148 et seq.
U.
A grading plan indicating proposed contour and final
grades at two-foot intervals, all proposed improvements, and trees
to remain within 50 feet of any proposed disturbance, or as determined
to be necessary by the Township Engineer. In addition, tree protection
details and notes shall be provided.
V.
A soil, erosion and sedimentation control plan, and
a stormwater management plan.
W.
Tract and lot boundaries with dimensions, bearing
and distances, closing with an error of not more than one foot in
10,000 feet.
X.
Location of existing and proposed permanent reference
monuments and corner markers.
Y.
When the proposed tract involves a gas pipeline, petroleum
products transmission line, electric power transmission line, or any
other pipeline or cable located thereon, a letter from the owner or
authorized agent of such a facility indicating minimum setback distance
requirements or a true and correct copy of the easement or grant of
record shall be filed.
Z.
Location of percolation test pits and proposed on-lot
sewage disposal system.
AA.
A planning module for land development shall be prepared
and submitted as required by Chapter 71 of the Pennsylvania Sewage
Facilities Act, 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
BB.
Location of proposed wells for on-site water supply.
CC.
A graphic depiction and a list of all easements shall
be shown on the plan and, if appearing on record, the book and page
numbers.
DD.
A development schedule indicating the approximate
date when construction can be expected to begin and be completed.
EE.
Such private deed restrictions, including building
setback lines, as may be imposed upon the property as a condition
to sale, together with a statement of any restrictions previously
imposed which may affect the title to the land being subdivided. The
plans must clearly differentiate between existing and proposed deed
restrictions.
GG.
Copies of the proposed legal description for each
lot.
HH.
If the proposed lot(s) abuts on a street under the
jurisdiction of the state, a note shall be added to the final plan
to indicate that a highway occupancy permit is required before a driveway
or street can access a state highway.
II.
A list of all permits, agreements, approvals, clearances
and the like required to be obtained in connection with the proposed
subdivision and/or land development and the governmental agencies,
authorities and companies from which are due to be obtained shall
be submitted to the Township.
