A sketch plan may be submitted by the applicant as a basis for informal discussion with the Borough. Data furnished on the sketch plan may include the following information. Items A, B, C, D, H and L should be shown with all sketch plans to allow for an informal discussion.
A. 
Name or identifying title of subdivision or land development.
B. 
Name, address, and phone number of the owner, applicant or developer.
C. 
Name and address of engineer, surveyor, architect or other professional who prepared the plan.
D. 
Existing tract boundaries indicating the area of original tract in acres or square feet.
E. 
Existing and proposed lot lines.
F. 
Existing and proposed street layout, including all streets adjacent to the tract and all proposed access points and parking areas.
G. 
Existing and proposed easements and right-of-way within and adjoining tract.
H. 
The applicable zoning.
I. 
Contours and the basis for topography and vertical datum base.
J. 
Significant topographic and physical features, such as but not limited to streams, lakes, ponds, drainage rights-of-way; the location of all drainage structures; the approximate location of all environmentally sensitive features including floodplains, wetlands, woodlands, and steep slopes.
K. 
A location map with a North arrow showing the entire development and its relation to surrounding areas.
L. 
Tax parcel number of property to be subdivided or developed.
A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be drawn at one of the following scales: one inch equals 10 feet, one inch equals 20 feet, one inch equals 30 feet, one inch equals 40 feet, one inch equals 50 feet, one inch equals 60 feet, or at another scale appropriate for the graphic depictions on the drawing as approved by the Borough Engineer; and shall be provided on sheet sizes of 24 inches vertical by 36 inches horizontal or 30 inches vertical by 42 inches horizontal.
[Amended 2-9-1999 by Ord. No. 579; 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
(2) 
Dimensions shall be set in feet and decimal parts thereof; and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(3) 
Each sheet shall be numbered and shall show its relationship to the total number of sheets.
(4) 
The plan shall be so prepared and bear an adequate legend to indicate clearly which features are existing and which are proposed.
B. 
General information to be shown.
(1) 
Name or identifying title of subdivision or land development.
(2) 
Name, address, and phone number of the owner/applicant or developer.
(3) 
Name and address and seal of engineer, surveyor, architect or other professional who prepared the plan.
(4) 
Location of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
(5) 
Zoning requirements, including applicable district, lot size and yard requirements, and proof of any variance or special exception which may have been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(6) 
A location map for the purpose of locating the site to be subdivided at a scale of not less than 800 feet to the inch, showing the relation of the tract to adjoining property and to all street, roads, and municipal boundaries existing within 1,000 feet of any part of the property proposed to be subdivided or developed.
(7) 
Total acreage of the tract.
(8) 
Date, North point, and scale.
(9) 
Tax parcel number of property to be subdivided or developed.
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Complete outline survey of the property to be subdivided or developed shall be provided, showing all courses, distances and area and tie-ins to all adjacent intersections.
(2) 
The location, names, widths of streets, the location of property lines and names of owners, the location of watercourses, sanitary sewers, storm drains and similar features within 100 feet of any part of the land to be subdivided or developed.
(3) 
Location of all existing monuments.
(4) 
Location, size and ownership of all underground utilities and any rights-of-way or easements within the property.
(5) 
Contours at vertical intervals of two feet established from United States coast and geodetic benchmarks.
(6) 
Location of existing buildings, species and size of large trees standing along, the outline of all wooded areas, wetlands, floodplains or other areas subject to flooding.
D. 
Proposed layout.
(1) 
The layout of streets, including widths of the streets and crosswalks.
(2) 
The layout and dimensions of lots.
(3) 
The arrangement of buildings and parking areas in nonresidential and multifamily developments with all necessary dimensions shall be noted on the plan, including all required provisions for handicapped access.
(4) 
A plan for the surface drainage and stormwater management of the tract to be subdivided or developed shall be provided. A plan to control erosion during and after the construction period is required.
(5) 
Tentative typical cross sections and center line profiles shall be provide for each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan. These plans may be submitted as separate sheets.
(6) 
The specific use of each proposed lot shall be indicated.
(7) 
A plan of proposed planting shall be provided, showing the location of street trees and landscape treatment, required buffers, species and sizes of plant materials proposed to be used, and a delineation of the tree protection area (as defined in § 486-24).
(8) 
For subdivisions, the total area, number of lots, lot area for each lot and length of proposed streets shall be noted on the plan and each lot shall be numbered.
(9) 
Building setback lines as established by Chapter 550, Zoning.
(10) 
Rights-of-way and/or easements proposed to be created for all drainage purposes, utilities, or other reasons.
(11) 
Proposed plan for streetlighting and parking area lighting.
(12) 
Location of refuse disposal areas and plan for screening of refuse disposal areas.
(13) 
Mailbox locations shall be shown for any multifamily development and/or when there will be cluster mailboxes.
[Added 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
(14) 
Areas for snow storage shall be provided, or the applicant shall propose an acceptable snow removal plan and receive formal approval for its implementation from the Borough.
[Added 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
E. 
Planning modules.
(1) 
In order to be deemed a complete application, any application for preliminary subdivision or land development approval must be accompanied by a duly completed Department of Environmental Resources sewage facilities planning module. Such planning module shall also meet all the requirements contained in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 71, Subchapter D, Official Plan Requirements for Alternative Evaluations.
(2) 
Such application and planning module shall meet all the procedural and content requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapter 71, §§ 71.52 and 71.53, including the requirement that they be accompanied by the comments on the planning module of the Bucks County Health Department and the Bucks County Planning Commission. Evidence that the sewage facilities planning module has been before these agencies for 60 days without comment shall be sufficient to satisfy this requirement.
F. 
Additional TND preliminary plan requirements.
[Added 2-12-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
(1) 
A statement describing the general character of the intended development.
(2) 
An accurate scaled map of the immediate project area, including its relationship to surrounding properties within 100 feet, existing topography, and key features within 200 feet of the project.
(3) 
An open space plan showing and describing the location, size and character of open space, green space and common areas.
(4) 
A scaled plan of the full TND site, indicating proposed locations of trash storage/disposal areas, snow storage areas, exterior cluster mailboxes, overhanging building elements (awnings, colonnades, pergolas, etc.), bicycle racks and storage areas, and on-site public transit stops/shelters, if applicable and planned for the development.
(5) 
Preliminary architectural schematic elevations of the building exteriors, including basic information on materials. Include photographic evidence that accurately depicts, by graphic overlaying, the proposed structures in context with adjacent and immediately surrounding existing structures and site conditions to remain.
(6) 
Information in schedule format indicating lengths, widths and heights of all proposed structures.
(7) 
A utility feasibility study confirming availability and adequacy of required utilities.
(8) 
General outline of intended organizational structure related to deed restrictions, and public/private management of common spaces and services.
(9) 
A fiscal impact analysis report may be required if Borough Council determines that such a document is necessary to evaluate the proposed TND.
The final plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be drawn at one of the following scales: one inch equals 10 feet, one inch equals 20 feet, one inch equals 30 feet, one inch equals 40 feet, one inch equals 50 feet, one inch equals 60 feet, or at another scale appropriate for the graphic depictions on the drawing as approved by the Borough Engineer; and shall be provided on sheet sizes of 24 inches vertical by 36 inches horizontal or 30 inches vertical by 42 inches horizontal.
[Amended 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
(2) 
Dimensions shall be set in feet and decimal parts thereof; and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(3) 
Each sheet shall be numbered and shall show its relationship to the total number of sheets.
(4) 
Final plans shall be on sheets either 24 inches by 36 inches or 30 inches by 42 inches, and all lettering shall be legible if the plan should be reduced to half size.
B. 
General information to be shown.
(1) 
Name or identifying title of subdivision or land development.
(2) 
Name, address, and phone number of the owner/applicant or developer.
(3) 
Name and address and seal of registered engineer or surveyor, architect or other professional who prepared the plan.
(4) 
Location of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
(5) 
Zoning requirements, including applicable district, lot size and yard requirements, and proof of any variance or special exception which may have been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(6) 
A location map for the purpose of locating the site to be subdivided at a scale of not less than 800 feet to the inch, showing the relation of the tract to adjoining property and to all street, roads, and municipal boundaries existing within 1,000 feet of any part of the property proposed to be subdivided or developed.
(7) 
Total acreage of the tract.
(8) 
Date, North point, and scale.
(9) 
Tax parcel number of property to be subdivided or developed.
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Complete outline survey of the property to be subdivided or developed shall be provided, showing all courses, distances and area and tie-ins to all adjacent intersections.
(2) 
The location, names, widths of streets, the location of property lines and names of owners, the location of watercourses, sanitary sewers, storm drains and similar features within 100 feet of any part of the land to be subdivided or developed.
(3) 
Location of all existing monuments.
(4) 
Location, size and ownership of all underground utilities and any rights-of-way or easements within the property.
(5) 
Contours at vertical intervals of two feet established from United States coast and geodetic benchmarks.
(6) 
Location of existing buildings, species and size of large trees standing alone, the outline of all wooded areas, wetlands, floodplains or other areas subject to flooding.
D. 
Proposed layout.
(1) 
The layout of streets, including widths of the streets and crosswalks.
(2) 
The layout and dimensions of lots.
(3) 
The arrangement of buildings and parking areas in nonresidential and multifamily developments with all necessary dimensions shall be noted on the plan, including all required provisions for handicapped access.
[Amended 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
(4) 
A plan for the surface drainage and stormwater management of the tract to be subdivided or developed shall be provided. A plan to control erosion during and after the construction period is required.
(5) 
Typical cross sections and center line profiles shall be provided for each proposed street shown on the final plan. These plans may be submitted as separate sheets.
(6) 
The specific use of each proposed lot shall be indicated.
(7) 
A plan of proposed planting shall be provided, showing the location of shade trees and landscape treatment, required buffers, species and sizes of plant materials proposed to be used, and a delineation of the tree protection area (as defined in § 486-24). Such plan shall not include any invasive species.
[Amended 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
(8) 
For subdivisions, the total area, number of lots, lot area for each lot and length of proposed streets shall be noted on the plan, and each lot shall be numbered.
(9) 
Building setback lines as established by Chapter 550, Zoning.
(10) 
Rights-of-way and/or easements proposed to be created for all drainage purposes, utilities, or other reasons.
(11) 
Proposed lighting plan showing streetlights and parking area lighting.
(12) 
Location of refuse disposal areas and plan for screening of refuse disposal areas.
(13) 
Mailbox locations shall be shown for any multifamily development and/or when there will be cluster mailboxes.
[Added 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
(14) 
Areas for snow storage shall be provided, or the applicant shall propose an acceptable snow removal plan and receive formal approval for its implementation from the Borough.
[Added 11-10-2020 by Ord. No. 773]
E. 
Additional TND final plan requirements.
[Added 2-12-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
(1) 
Formal graphic and written documentation proving compliance with all recommendations and modifications agreed upon resulting from the preliminary land development plan review process.
(2) 
Final architectural schematic elevations of all building exteriors and forms, including notes, schedules and details describing exterior building materials; doors, windows and trim; roofing materials and styles; chimneys, dormers, porches, porticos, stoops; and other architectural elements shown to support the application's intent to achieve a context-sensitive and visual consistency with existing buildings of Newtown Borough. Include photographic evidence that accurately depicts, by graphic overlaying, the proposed structures in context with adjacent and immediately surrounding existing structures and site conditions to remain.
(3) 
A detailed open space design plan showing the location and treatment of open and green space areas and general landscape treatment; locations, size, and character of all common areas and hardscape types, including the provision for their maintenance.
(4) 
A development schedule, indicating:
(a) 
The approximate date when construction of the project can be expected to begin.
(b) 
The phases in which the project will be built and the approximate date when construction of each phase can be expected to begin.
(c) 
The approximate date when the development of each of the phases is anticipated.
(d) 
The area and location of open space that will be provided at each phase.
(5) 
Agreements, bylaws, provisions or covenants which govern the organizational structure, use, maintenance and continued protection of the TND and any of its common services, common open areas or other facilities.
All subdivision and land development applicants shall submit improvement construction plans whenever any site improvement is planned or required. Improvement construction plans shall consist of plan-profile drawings of all proposed new streets, all existing streets proposed to be widened or improved, all easements associated with improvement construction and all proposed underground construction. Also included shall be lot grading plans, a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan in conformance with all applicable Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bucks County Conservation District, and U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service regulations and such additional drawings as required to detail the construction of all proposed subdivisions and land developments.
A. 
The improvement construction plan shall be at any of the following scales or other accepted design scales as approved by the Borough Engineer:
Horizontal
Vertical
20 feet per inch
2 feet per inch
50 feet per inch
5 feet per inch
100 feet per inch
10 feet per inch
B. 
Horizontal plan (streets). The horizontal plan shall show details of the horizontal layout, including:
(1) 
Center line with bearings, distances, curve data and stations corresponding to the profile; horizontal sight distances for intersections.
(2) 
Right-of-way and curblines with radii at intersections.
(3) 
Beginning and end of proposed construction.
(4) 
Tie-ins by course and distances to intersection of all public roads, with their names and widths.
(5) 
Location of all monuments with reference to them.
(6) 
Property lines and ownership of all properties within the site and abutting properties.
(7) 
Location and size of all drainage structures, sidewalks, public utilities, lighting standards, and street name signs.
C. 
Horizontal plan (storm drains and sanitary sewers):
(1) 
Location and size of pipeline with stations corresponding to the profile plan.
(2) 
Location of manholes or inlets with grade between and elevation of flow line and top of each manhole or inlet.
(3) 
Property lines and ownership of abutting properties and within the site lot lines and numbers, with details of easements where required.
(4) 
Beginning and end of proposed construction.
(5) 
Location of laterals.
(6) 
Location of all other drainage facilities and public utilities in the vicinity of storm and/or sanitary sewer lines.
(7) 
Hydraulic design data for culverts and/or bridge structures.
D. 
Profile (streets):
(1) 
Profile of existing ground surface along center line of street; profiles along cul-de-sac curblines. All profiles shall show high and low points and passing/slopping distances per PennDOT requirements.
(2) 
Proposed center-line grade with percent on tangents and elevations at fifty-foot intervals, grade intersections, and either end of curb radii.
(3) 
Vertical curve data, including length, elevations and minimum sight distance, as required by the Borough Engineer.
E. 
Cross section (streets): refer to Appendix A.[1]
(1) 
Right-of-way width and location and width of paving; cross section and cross slope of paving.
(2) 
Type, thickness and crown of paving.
(3) 
Type and size of curb.
(4) 
Grading of sidewalk area and adjacent slopes.
(5) 
Location, width, type, and thickness of sidewalks and driveway aprons.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Appendix is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Profile (storm drainage and sanitary sewers).
(1) 
Typical location of sewers, storm drains and utilities, with sizes.
(2) 
Detail of typical street cross sections.
(3) 
Profile of existing ground surface with elevations at top of manholes or inlets.
(4) 
Profile of storm drain or sewer showing type and size of pipe, grade, cradle, manhole, and inlet locations, and elevations along flow line at fifty-foot intervals.
All subdivision and land development applicants shall submit a minimum of three copies of the record plan conforming to the following standards. The record plan shall be a clear and legible blue or black line print on white opaque linen and one paper print and shall be an exact copy of the approved final plan on a sheet of the size required for final plans. Two copies shall be retained by the Borough and one copy shall be recorded in the Bucks County Courthouse. The following information shall appear in the record plan, in addition to the information required in § 486-43 for the final plan.
A. 
Seals. All plans must be acknowledged with the following seals:
(1) 
The raised seal of licensed engineer or land surveyor responsible for the plan;
(2) 
The raised seal of architect or landscape architect who collaborated in the preparation of the plan;
(3) 
If the applicant is a corporation, a raised corporate seal.
(4) 
The raised seal of a notary public or other qualified officer acknowledging the owner's statement of intent.
(5) 
All plans must be approved by the Borough Council with the raised Official Seal.
B. 
Acknowledgments, note, and certificates. The record plan must include the required notes and certificates:
(1) 
On all applications where improvement construction plans are required, the following note shall appear on the record plan: "Sheets 2 through __, inclusive, on record at Newtown Borough, shall be considered a part of the approved final plan as if recorded with same." These shall be listed by sheet number and title on the record plan.
(2) 
The signature of the registered land surveyor certifying that the plan represents a survey made by him; that the monuments shown hereon exist as located; and the dimensional and geodetic details are correct.
(3) 
A statement to the effect that the applicant is the owner of the land proposed to be subdivided or developed and that the subdivision or land development shown on the final plan is made with his or their free consent and that it is desired to record the same.
(a) 
Where the owner(s) are individuals, all shall join as follows: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
SS.
County of
__________
On the _____ day of __________, 20_____, before me the subscriber, a Notary Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, residing in __________ personally appeared (name or names of all owners), known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose names (is/are) subscribed to the foregoing plan, and acknowledge that (he/she/they) (is/are) the registered (owner/owners) of the designated land, that all necessary approval of the plan have been obtained and is endorsed thereon, and that (he/she/they) desire that the foregoing plan be recorded according to law. Witness my hand and notarial seal, the day and year aforesaid.
__________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires
__________
(SEAL)
(b) 
Where the owner is a corporation:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of
__________
SS.
On the _____ day of __________, 20_____, before me the subscriber, a Notary Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, residing in __________ personally appeared (name of officer of corporation), who acknowledged (himself/herself) to be the (President/secretary) of (name of the corporation), a corporation, and that as such (President or secretary), being authorized to do so, (he/she) executed the foregoing plan by signing that the said corporation is the registered owner of the designated land, that all necessary approval of the plan has been obtained and is endorsed thereon, and that (he/she/they) desire that the foregoing plan be recorded according to law.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, the day and year aforesaid.
__________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires
__________
(SEAL)
(4) 
Approved and reviewed notation by the Borough and its representatives shall be as follows:
[Amended 2-9-1999 by Ord. No. 579]
Borough Council:
"Approved by the Council of the Borough Newtown this __________ day of __________, ___."
President, Borough Council
__________
Secretary, Borough Council
__________
Reviewed, Chair, Borough Planning Commission
__________
Reviewed, Borough Engineer
__________
Reviewed, Borough Fire Marshal
__________
(5) 
Recording Notation:
"Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, Bucks County, Pennsylvania in Plan Book __________, Page __________, on the __________ day of __________ 20__.
(6) 
Signatures to appear on plan. The following signatures shall be placed directly on the plan in black ink:
(a) 
The owner or owners of the land. If the owner of the land is a corporation, the signatures of the president and secretary and the corporate seal shall appear.
(b) 
The notary public acknowledging the owner's statement of intent.
(c) 
The licensed engineer or surveyor who prepared the plan. If an architect or a landscape architect collaborated in the preparation of the plan, his signature shall also appear.
(d) 
Borough officials.
(7) 
The plan shall indicate that it has been reviewed by the Bucks County Planning Commission, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended,[1] and shall include the following notation:
Bucks County Planning Commission Notation
BCPC No. __________________________
Processed and reviewed. Report prepared by the Bucks County Planning Commission in accordance with the Municipalities Planning Code.
Certified this date __________________
__________
Executive Director, Bucks County Planning Commission
[1]
Editors Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.