Before proceeding with an application, or with steps to acquire land, subdivide or effect a land development, all applicants should be familiar with the provisions of this chapter, and are encouraged to consult with the Metal Township Planning Commission concerning the following factors:
A. 
The suitability of the site for development.
B. 
The demand for a development of the type proposed in the particular location proposed.
C. 
The accessibility of the site.
D. 
The availability of public facilities (schools, parks, water, sanitary and storm sewerage, etc.) and public services (police, fire, refuse disposal, etc.).
E. 
The effect of the subdivision or land development or any contemplated improvements on the proposals of any comprehensive plan and the provisions of this chapter.
F. 
The potential impact of the subdivision or development on identified environmental features, natural areas, wetlands, prime agricultural land, and cultural resources.
G. 
Sewage facilities requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
H. 
Erosion and sedimentation control plans and permits, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and administered by the Franklin County Conservation District.
It is suggested that prior to the aforementioned consultation with the Metal Township Planning Commission, the applicant prepare a sketch plan of his proposed subdivision or land development. The submission of a sketch plan shall not, under any circumstances, be construed as a preliminary plat application; thus, the legal time limits for action on the application by the Township shall not be applicable unless and until an actual preliminary plat application which conforms to the requirements of this chapter is submitted.
When the total of all lots subdivided from a parcel or tract of land exceeds five lots within the last five years, it shall be incumbent upon the subdivider to submit to the Township an overall master plan of the subject property before any further subdivision or land development plan shall be approved by the Township. The overall master plan will be used by the Township for evaluation of subsequent subdivision submittals by the applicant. When on the recommendation of the Planning Commission and action by the Board of Supervisors it is deemed that further subdivision or development departs substantially from the concepts presented in the overall master plan, a revised plan shall be required prior to the approval of any future subdivision or development plan for the subject property. Such overall master plan shall illustrate the following features in general terms without the necessity of detailed engineering design.
A. 
The property boundaries of the host parcel and of all lots previously subdivided therefrom.
B. 
Lot layout with intended considerations for sewer, water, access and circulation, and stormwater management.
C. 
Location of significant topographic features such as watercourses, swales, rock outcroppings, floodplain, wetlands, sinkholes, tree masses, existing buildings and other major improvements.
D. 
Indication of the proposed use or uses of the property.
E. 
The overall master plan shall be drafted at a scale not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet.