[Ord. 6-97-429, 6/12/1997, § 4.1]
The purpose of the sketch plan is to establish in advance the overall objectives of the applicant, the extent to which the proposed plan conforms with the provisions of this Part, and if such plan qualifies as a minor or major subdivision or a land development. Although sketch plans are not required under this Part, it is recommended that sketch plans be submitted for major subdivisions and land development in an effort to avoid unnecessary engineering and other expense and delay in the subsequent review of more detailed preliminary plans and final plans. Comments made on the sketch plan are only recommendations and are not binding.
[Ord. 6-97-429, 6/12/1997, § 4.2]
1. 
Submission.
A. 
Copies of a sketch plan for a proposed subdivision or land development may be submitted to the Township by the applicant, subdivider or developer, or his/her representative, authorized to submit the plan.
B. 
The applicant shall submit to the Township Planning and Zoning Officer at least 25 days prior to a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting 13 legible black-on-white or blue-on-white prints on paper and a copy of the application form (Appendix A).
C. 
All sheets for any submitted plan shall be folded so that the title of each plan appears in the upper or lower right hand corner of the sheet.
D. 
Plans shall fully comply with § 22-403 of this Part.
E. 
The Township shall refer the sketch plans to the following:
(1) 
One copy to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.
(2) 
One copy to each Township Planning Commission Member.
(3) 
Two copies to the Township Engineer.
(4) 
One copy to the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer, if applicable.
(5) 
One copy to the Township Planning Commission Solicitor.
(6) 
Two copies retained by the Township.
2. 
Review by the Township Planning Commission.
A. 
When a sketch plan has been submitted, such plan shall be reviewed by the Township Planning Commission at its next scheduled meeting.
B. 
No recommendation shall be made by the Township Planning Commission with respect to a sketch plan until the Planning Commission has received the written report of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission; provided, however, that if the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission shall fail to report thereon within 30 days after receipt of a sketch plan from the Township, then the Township Planning Commission may make a recommendation on the sketch plan without having received and considered such report.
C. 
Within 15 calendar days after the public meeting at which the Township Planning Commission reviews the sketch plan, the Commission may send to the applicant, subdivider or developer written notification of its recommendation, including suggested changes or modifications, if any, for any future formal plan submissions.
D. 
The applicant may also request that the plan be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting for further review and recommendations. An additional five copies of the plan are necessary for Board of Commissioners review. As with the Planning Commission review, within 15 calendar days after the public meeting at which the Board of Commissioners review the sketch plan, the Board of Commissioners may send written notification of its recommendation including suggested changes or modifications, if any, for any future formal plan submissions.
[Ord. 6-97-429, 6/12/1997, § 4.3]
1. 
Required Information. All sketch plans shall contain the following information:
A. 
Name and location of subdivision or land development.
B. 
Names and addresses of every:
(1) 
Landowner, (legal and equitable, if any).
(2) 
Developer.
(3) 
Individual responsible for preparing the sketch plan.
C. 
Location map at a scale of one inch equals 2000 feet or other scale acceptable to the Township showing the relation of the site to adjoining properties, and other subdivisions and streets within 1,000 feet, and all zoning district and municipal boundaries within 1,000 feet.
D. 
General Information:
(1) 
North arrow.
(2) 
Graphic scales of one inch equals 50 feet or one inch equals 100 feet.
(3) 
Date of plan.
(4) 
Site boundaries.
(5) 
Boundaries with all adjoining properties with names of adjoining landowners.
(6) 
Most recent deed book volume and page with a copy of most recent deed(s) submitted with the plan.
(7) 
Tax map parcel number(s).
E. 
Zoning Requirements:
(1) 
Applicable district.
(2) 
Minimum lot size, minimum lot width, maximum building coverage, maximum impervious coverage and minimum setback requirements.
F. 
Proposed Layout:
(1) 
Total acreage of site.
(2) 
Proposed general lot layout.
(3) 
Proposed general street layout and lineal feet of new streets.
(4) 
Rights-of-way, restrictive covenants, and easements for all drainage, utilities and other purposes which might affect development.
(5) 
Number of units and types of buildings proposed.
(6) 
Open space areas and recreation areas.
(7) 
A copy of the Lehigh County Tax Assessment Map showing entire contiguous holdings of landowner and developer.
G. 
Plans shall be prepared on a standard sheet of 18 inches by 24 inches, 24 inches by 36 inches, 30 inches by 42 inches or 36 inches by 48 inches.
2. 
Supplemental Information. All sketch plans should contain the following information:
A. 
Location of Natural Features on the Site (As applicable, a note should appear on the plan indicating the absence of these features):
(1) 
Contour lines and slope information in accordance with § 22-503, Subsection 6, of this chapter.
(2) 
Watercourses, lakes and wetlands, including one-hundred year flood boundary.
(3) 
Location and extent of various soil types with U.S. Soil Conservation Service classifications for each.
(4) 
Wooded areas and tree masses.
B. 
Location of Existing Man-Made Features. (As applicable, a note should appear on the plan indicating the absence of these features):
(1) 
Street names and width of rights-of-way on the site and on immediately adjacent tracts.
(2) 
Existing lot layout on the site and immediately adjacent tracts.
(3) 
Historic sites or structures, including names and descriptions.
(4) 
Sewer lines, water lines, stormwater pipes, drains and culverts.
(5) 
Utility easements and restrictive covenants and easements for purposes which might affect development.
C. 
A letter of intent explaining the concept of the proposed subdivision or land development shall be included with the sketch plan.