[Ord. 486, 6/3/2013, § 4.01]
Plans, maps, data and plats shall be prepared and furnished
by the developer as required herein to assure accurate surveying,
to provide adequate information for designing and preparing plans,
and to facilitate review, approval and recording of plats. Plans and
maps shall be neat, legible, uncluttered and easily readable to provide
clear documentation of all data. See the Appendix for examples of
sample plans.
[Ord. 486, 6/3/2013, § 4.02]
1.
The subdivider or land developer shall furnish, as part of an application
for approval of a minor subdivision or land development plan, the
following information on the required eighteen-inch by twenty-four-inch
final plan sheets:
A.
Title Block.
(1)
Identification of the plan as a final plan.
(2)
Name of the development, if any.
(3)
Name, address and phone number of the record owner(s), subdivider(s),
developer(s), and authorized agent(s).
(4)
Name of the municipality in which the subdivision or land development
is located.
(5)
Written and graphic scale of plan.
(6)
Name, address and phone number of plan preparer.
(7)
Date of plan preparation and date of subsequent revisions.
(8)
Deed reference or source of title.
B.
Signature Blocks. Space for date, signature and type of formal action
by each of the following:
C.
Maps and Data.
(1)
Location drawing or map section, at a scale of one inch equals
800 feet, showing the location of the proposed subdivision in relation
to named streets, boundaries, previous subdivisions, etc. The proposed
subdivision or land development area shall be identified by a tone
or pattern differentiation and residual land of the subdivider shall
be outlined. The location drawing shall also contain a reference to
north and, where possible, be depicted in northerly alignment with
the property drawing.
(2)
Property drawing of the parcel which is to be subdivided. Residual
land shall be shown to the extent necessary to assure compliance with
all applicable standards. The lot, tract or parcel drawing shall include:
(a)
Bearings and dimensions for all property lines; corporation
lines; center and right-of-way lines of streets; easements and other
rights-of-way; natural and artificial water courses, streams and floodplain
boundaries; wetlands; and other boundary lines with distances, radii
arcs, chords and tangents of all deflection angles, nearest second
and error or closure of not more than one foot in 10,000 feet.
(b)
Proposed lot, tract, or parcel lines in prominent, solid lines.
Lot, tract, or parcel lines proposed for removal shall be shown in
dashed or broken lines.
(c)
Location and identification of all control points (iron pins,
monuments, etc.) to which all dimensions, angles and bearings are
to be referred.
(d)
Lot numbers or letters in progressive order to identify each
lot or tract. Numbers shall be utilized only for lots, tracts or parcels
which are eligible for independent or individual use, whereas letters
shall be utilized for lot additions, land exchanges and transfer of
lots or parcels which are not eligible for individual use or development.
Lot numbers of letters from previous plans shall be encircled by a
dashed or broken line circle while currently proposed lot numbers
or letters shall be encircled by a solid line circle.
(e)
Square footage and acreage of all lots or parcels involved in
the subdivision or land development, exclusive of land dedicated for
public right-of-way.
(f)
The location, size and use of all existing buildings. Proposed
buildings shall be shown to the extent necessary to demonstrate compliance
with other ordinance criteria. Buildings of historical significance
shall be identified and preservation feasibility evaluated.
(g)
The building setback line prescribed in the applicable zoning
code.
(3)
Streets, utilities, topography and natural features on the proposed
subdivision and within 100 feet of the boundaries, in accordance with
the following:
(a)
Layout, right-of-way, pavement width and name of all roads and
streets.
(b)
Size and location of all existing and proposed utilities including
easements.
(c)
Existing and proposed on-lot well and sewage disposal system
locations, as well as soil probe and percolation test locations for
sewage disposal systems.
(d)
The existing and proposed topography and drainage of all proposed
development sites shall be depicted. Existing and proposed contour
intervals shall be a maximum of five feet, except that development
areas with a grade of less than 5% shall be depicted utilizing two-foot
contour intervals. Lot additions and currently developed sites shall
be required to stipulate only lot corner elevations or general topographic
information.
(e)
Streams, ponds, waterways, floodplains, quarries, sinkholes
and other significant topographical, physical or natural features.
(f)
Identify and illustrate all soil series and soil boundaries.
A separate soils delineation sheet shall be provided as part of any
major subdivision.
(g)
Wooded areas and a summary of tree species and sizes therein.
(4)
Stormwater management facilities, including ground water recharge and water quality design, where required by Part 5 of this chapter.
(5)
North arrow and graphic and written scale. The scale shall not
exceed 50 feet to the inch. Deed reference and source of title to
the land being subdivided shall be included, as shown by the County
Recorder of Deeds.
(6)
Name of all surrounding property owners with current deed references.
D.
Plan Notes and Conditions. All necessary or recommended supplementary
subdivision or land development plan notes or conditions shall be
prominently lettered on the plan. This shall include, but not be limited
to:
(1)
Total number of lots or dwelling units proposed by the plan.
(2)
Applicable zoning standards for front, rear and side yard setbacks,
minimum lot area, minimum lot width and zoning district.
(3)
All plans to include an intent of plan note.
(4)
Statement of deed restrictions or covenants which may be a condition
of sale of the property.
(5)
Street addresses to be assigned for all proposed lots.
(6)
The existence or non-existence of flood zones occurring within
the site should be documented.
(7)
The PA One-Call design serial number and a utility contact list
with complete contact information shall be placed on the plan cover
sheet.
(8)
Other specifics or clarifications necessary to complete the
plan.
E.
Certifications and Dedications.
(1)
A certification of ownership shall be signed and notarized by
the property owner(s) verifying ownership and acceptance of the plan.
(2)
A statement shall be signed by the owner(s) offering land for
dedication to public use for all appropriate streets, rights-of-way,
easements, parks, recreation, etc.
(3)
A certification statement by the plan preparer (registered surveyor,
engineer, or landscape architect) verifying the plan accuracy.
(4)
Seal of the registered surveyor, engineer or landscape architect
responsible for plan preparation. Any plan establishing property boundaries
shall be prepared and sealed by a registered surveyor.
[Ord. 486, 6/3/2013, § 4.03]
1.
The subdivider or land developer shall furnish, as part of an application
for preliminary approval of a major subdivision or land development
plan, the following information on the required preliminary plan sheets.
C.
Maps and Data. All information required in § 22-402, Subsection 1C(1), (4), (5) and (6), of this chapter. Information required in Subsection 1C(2) and (3) shall also be supplied as specified, except that:
(1)
Lots shall be depicted, but individual bearings and dimensions
are not required. Lot areas may be approximated.
(2)
Topographic information shall be completed at two-foot contour
intervals. It shall show approximate direction and gradient of ground
slope on immediately adjacent land; indicate subsurface condition
of tract if not typical; show water courses, marshes, sinkholes, wetlands,
wooded areas, isolated preservable trees and other significant features.
(3)
Street and utility information shall be detailed. Street profiles,
cross sections and grades shall be specified, detailing cartway, curb,
and shoulder design where applicable. Location, size, profiles, elevations
and cross sections shall be submitted for all sanitary sewers, water
lines, storm sewers, sidewalks, street lights, stormwater management
facilities and other proposed site improvements.
[Ord. 486, 6/3/2013, § 4.04]
1.
The subdivider or land developer shall furnish, as part of an application
for final approval of a major subdivision or land development plan,
the following information on the required eighteen-inch by twenty-four-inch
final plan sheet(s):
C.
Maps and Data. The plan shall include only the phase or section of the subdivision or land development proposed for immediate recording and development. All information required in § 22-402, Subsection 1C, of this chapter shall be supplied.
