The applicant is strongly advised to schedule a preapplication
meeting with the site designer and the Township staff. This meeting
introduces the applicant to the Township's zoning and subdivision
regulations and procedures, and is used to discuss the applicant's
objectives, and to schedule site visits, meetings and plan submissions
as described below. Applicants are encouraged to present the existing
resources and site analysis (ER/SA) plan, at this meeting.
(See example in Appendix A.)
The sketch plan may be a freehand drawing and should be accompanied
by an informal application for subdivision and land development approval
and should show the following information:
A. Name and address of developer, name of municipality, title, North
arrow and date.
B. Existing parcel boundaries and acreage of parcel.
D. Location map showing the relation of the land development to the
surrounding area and community.
E. Proposed minimum lot size, proposed average lot size, proposed number
of lots, anticipated type of development.
F. Existing and proposed streets, highways, easements, rights-of-way,
stormwater and sewage facilities.
G. Proposed general lot layout.
H. All public reservations such as schools, parks, etc.
I. Drainage patterns and slopes. A land development sketch plan need
not be drawn to scale nor are precise dimensions required.
(See example in Appendix A.)
A. The preliminary plan shall be submitted with an application for subdivision
and land development approval.
B. The preliminary plan shall be drawn on paper, linen or Mylar material
and at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch. Sheet size shall
be no greater than 24 inches by 36 inches. The preliminary plan shall
show the following information:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(1) Proposed land development name or identifying title.
(2) Municipality in which the land development is located.
(3) North point, scale and date.
(4) Name and address of the owner of the property or of his authorized
agent.
(5) Name and seal of the professional land surveyor responsible for the
plan attesting to the fact that survey data and plans are correct.
(6) Name and seal of the professional engineer responsible for the design
of any public improvements attesting to the fact that design, data,
and plans are correct. All plans and surveys shall be prepared by
a registered professional engineer, a registered surveyor or registered
landscape architect. The plan shall bear the seal and signature of
such registered professionals.
(7) Total acreage of the parcel, net and gross; Deed Reference, Tax Map
and Parcel Number.
(8) Number of lots, proposed density and minimum lot size, net and gross,
existing and proposed lot coverage and zoning district.
(9) Signature block for approval by the Board of Supervisors equal to
three lines.
(10)
Length of new street proposed and whether the street is intended
to be offered for Township adoption or to remain private.
(11)
Type and location of water supply and sewage disposal facilities
proposed; i.e., on-lot or public. For on-lot systems the location
of perc tests and probe locations must be shown.
(12)
Proposed use of land, zoning classification, and date of any
variances or special exceptions which may have been granted.
(13)
A location map for the purpose of locating the site in relation
to the surrounding neighborhood and community. The location map shall
be at a scale of 2,000 feet to the inch.
(14)
Parcel boundaries showing bearings and distances.
(15)
Contours at maximum vertical intervals of five feet, depending
on the slope of the land.
(16)
Datum to which contour elevations refer. Where reasonably practicable,
data shall refer to U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(17)
The names of owners of immediately adjacent unplatted land,
the names of proposed or existing land developments immediately adjacent,
and the locations and dimensions of any streets or easements shown
thereon which abut the land to be developed.
(18)
All existing watercourses, flood-prone areas with accurate boundaries,
base flood elevation, woodlands/tree masses and other significant
natural features, such as rock outcrops, springs and swampy areas.
(19)
All existing buildings, sewers, water mains, culverts, petroleum
lines, telephone and electric lines, gaslines, fire hydrants, stormwater
lines and other significant man-made features.
(20)
All existing streets on, adjacent to or within 400 feet of any
part of the parcel, including name, right-of-way width, Township or
state route number, and cartway width.
(21)
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way and
the purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(22)
Lots within the land development shall be numbered consecutively.
(23)
Location of all proposed buildings.
(24)
Location and width of all proposed streets, rights-of-way and
easements.
(25)
Proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions.
(26)
Driveway access points on corner lots where proposed.
(27)
Proposed minimum building setback line for each street.
(28)
Location of any features designated on the Township Official
Map contained within the boundaries of the parcel.
(29)
Playgrounds, public buildings, public areas and parcels of land
proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public use.
(31)
Proposed flood or erosion protection facilities.
(32)
Where the subdivision and/or land development lies partially
or completely in flood-prone areas, or where the subdivision and/or
land development borders on flood-prone areas, the preliminary plan
shall include detailed information giving the location and elevation
of proposed roads, public utilities, and building sites.
(33)
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the developer's
entire holding, a sketch may be required of the prospective street
layout for the remainder.
(34)
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is or
represents the owner of the land proposed to be developed and that
the land development shown on the preliminary plan is made with the
owner's free consent.
(35)
Any proposed phasing of the final subdivision plans.
(36)
In the case of preliminary plans for properties located in an
Agricultural District, the plan shall indicate the following:
(a)
Soil type(s) and classification(s) as mapped in the most recent
edition of United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource
Conservation Services, York County Soil Survey, shall be shown for
the entire parcel from which the subdivision is proposed to be made.
(b)
The total area of the parcel as shown in the records of the
York County Recorder of Deeds on the effective date of the Zoning
Ordinance, for parcels in the Agricultural District.
(c)
A parcel history, including a listing of the subdivisions that
have occurred since the date listed above for the Agricultural District
with the number of development rights assigned to each lot, the date
of approval, and the recording information provided for each subdivision.
The location of each lot shall be indicated on a deed plotting of
the parcel as it existed on the applicable date listed above.
(d)
A note stating the total number of development rights available
to the parcel on the applicable date, the number of development rights
that have been used to date, the number of development rights being
used per the present plan, and the number of development rights remaining.
An indication as to which lot(s) within the subdivision shall carry
with them the right to erect or place any unused quota of development
rights must also be provided.
(e)
The minimum and maximum lot size.
(f)
The base density, maximum development capacity for the Agricultural
District.
(37)
The preliminary plan shall include thereon or be accompanied
by:
(a)
The appropriate filing fee.
(b)
A feasibility study for sewer and water facilities for the tract (§
410-20)
(c)
Planning modules for land development.
(d)
Erosion and sedimentation control plan (§
410-21).
(e)
Typical cross sections and center-line profiles for each proposed
street, showing all details of all proposed utilities and public improvements.
(f)
Engineering designs of any new bridges or culverts proposed
in the tract.
(g)
A drawing of all present and proposed grades and facilities
for stormwater drainage.
(h)
Permits or evidence of approval for all public improvements
and utilities proposed, including regulatory approvals for PA DEP,
PennDOT, and York County Conservation District.
(i)
In the case of Conservation by Design (CBD) Subdivisions greater than five lots, the plan shall be in accordance with all the requirements set forth in §
410-22 below.
(j)
Traffic impact study in accordance with §
410-23 below.
The applicant shall submit an erosion and sedimentation control
plan to the York County Conservation District and shall submit an
approval letter from that agency indicating that the plan is adequate
to meet the requirements of Chapter 102 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania
Code, Rules and Regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection. A sedimentation and erosion control permit from the Department
of Environmental Protection is required prior to earthmoving activities
affecting 25 acres or more.
In the case of preliminary plans for Conservation by Design (CBD) Subdivisions greater than five lots, the plan shall be in accordance with all the requirements set forth for preliminary plans in §
410-19 in addition to the following:
A. The plan should be prepared in conjunction with a landscape architect,
or a land planning professional with documented ability to apply landscape
architecture principles to development design.
B. In lieu of the location map required in §
410-19B(13) above, a "context map" shall be included for the purpose of showing major resources and features that cross parcel lines including at a minimum topography, soils, wetlands, agricultural lands, and one-hundred-year floodplains, all overlain on an aerial photo of the site, and drawn to a scale of not more than 400 feet to the inch. Existing published data such as aerial photographs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (soils maps), FEMA Flood Insurance Rates Maps (FIRM), and USFWS Wetlands Maps shall be incorporated as applicable to the site.
C. Site visit. A site visit shall be conducted by designated Township
officials for all Conservation by Design subdivisions. The purpose
of the site visit is to provide an improved understanding of the best
locations for potential conservation areas and their potential linkages
to natural or cultural features on adjacent properties. Such site
visit constitutes an informal work session, conducted for information
gathering purposes only, where no formal decisions shall be made,
and pursuant to public notice.
D. Presubmission conference. Following the site visit and prior to the
submission of a sketch plan (or preliminary plan, if no sketch plan
is submitted), the applicant shall meet with the designated Township
officials to discuss the findings of the site visit and to develop
a mutual understanding on the general approach for subdividing and/or
developing the tract. At the discretion of the Planning Commission,
this conference may be combined with the site visit. No formal recommendations
will be offered and no official decisions will be made at the presubmission
conference.
E. Existing resources and site analysis (ER/SA) plan. In addition to
the existing site condition requirements shown on the preliminary
plan, the following details shall be indicated on a separate ER/SA
plan. The ER/SA plan need not be drawn to scale nor are precise dimensions
required.
(1) Vegetative cover conditions according to general cover type, plant
community, relative age, and condition.
(2) Groundwater recharge areas.
(3) Class I, II, and III agricultural soils.
(4) Viewshed analysis showing the location and extent of view into the
property from public roads and other rights-of-way, parks, and game
lands.
(5) Locations of historically significant sites or structures, including
but not limited to cellar holes, stone walls, earthworks, and graves.
(6) Locations of trails that are in public use or proposed on local or
county plans.
F. Four-step design process for conservation subdivisions. Preliminary
plans for conservation subdivisions shall include documentation of
the four-step design process set forth below, used in delineating
open space and greenway land, selecting the location of houses and
dwelling units, aligning streets and trails, stormwater management
facilities and drawing lot lines. When requested by the Planning Commission,
the applicant shall submit four separate sheets indicating the delineation
of each step of the design process.
(1) Step 1: Greenway land, including stormwater and wastewater management
areas shall be delineated according to the following procedure:
(a)
Primary and secondary conservation areas shall be delineated using the ER/SA plan as a base map and in accordance with Article
IV of Chapter
470, Zoning.
(b)
Greenway land shall meet or exceed the minimum acreage requirement for greenway land set forth in §
470-25 of Chapter .
(c)
Preferred locations for stormwater and wastewater management
facilities shall be identified using the ER/SA plan and shall be designed
in accordance with Township standards.
(d)
Development areas constitute the remaining lands of the tract
outside the greenway land, where dwellings, streets, and lots are
to be delineated in accordance with Steps 2, 3, and 4 below.
(2) Step 2: Dwelling units shall be located in relation to proposed greenway
land to:
(a)
Fit the tract's natural topography;
(b)
Be served by adequate water and sewerage facilities;
(c)
Provide views of and access to adjoining greenway land;
(d)
Be at least 100 feet from primary conservation areas and 50
feet from secondary conservation areas.
(3) Step 3: Streets and trails shall be aligned to provides a safe pattern
of vehicular and pedestrian access to each dwelling unit.
(a)
Streets and trails shall conform to the tract's natural topography.
(b)
Streets and driveways crossing wetlands and traversing slopes
over 15% shall be avoided.
(c)
Street connections are encouraged and three-way intersections
are preferred over four-way intersections.
(d)
Lots shall be accessed from interior streets.
(e)
A tentative network of trails shall be shown, where appropriate,
providing access to the greenway land and to existing or proposed
county or Township trails.
(4) Step 4: Lot lines shall be designed to follow the configuration of
dwelling locations and streets in a logical and flexible manner, except
in a condominium form of home ownership.
(See example in Appendix A.)
A. The final plan shall be submitted with an application for subdivision
and land development approval.
B. Final plans shall conform in all important details with preliminary
plans as previously approved, and any conditions specified in the
approval of preliminary plans shall be incorporated in the final plans.
C. Final plans, when preceded by preliminary plans, need not duplicate
approved plans but should refer to the previously approved plans.
D. The final plan shall be drawn on paper, linen or Mylar material (sheet
size = 24 inches by 36 inches) at a scale of not less than 50 feet
to the inch and shall include the following information:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(1) Land development name or identifying title.
(2) Municipality in which the land development is located.
(3) North point, scale and date.
(4) Name and address of the developer.
(5) Name and seal of the professional engineer or land surveyor responsible
for the plan attesting to the fact that plans are correct.
(6) Total acreage of the parcel, number of lots, density and minimum
lot size (gross and net); Tax Map, Parcel Number.
(7) Proposed use of land and zoning classification; existing and proposed
lot coverage..
(8) A location map for the purpose of locating the site to be developed
in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and community. The location
map shall be at a scale of 2,000 feet to the inch.
(9) The names of adjoining land developments, if any, and the names of
owners of all adjacent unplatted land.
(10)
Street lines, parcel boundaries, lot lines, rights-of-way, easements,
and areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(11)
Sufficient data to determine readily the location, bearing and
length of every street, lot, and boundary line and to reproduce such
lines upon the ground. Such data to be tied in to monuments as required.
(12)
The exact location and elevation of flood-prone area boundaries
and of all proposed buildings, structures, roads, and public utilities
to be constructed in those flood-prone areas.
(13)
The length of all straight lines, radii, lengths of curves and
tangent bearings for each street sufficient to allow the street to
be established.
(14)
Location of any features designated on the Township Official
Map contained within the boundaries of the parcel.
(15)
All dimensions and angles or bearings of the lines of each lot
and of each area proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(16)
All dimensions shall be shown in feet and 0.01 of a foot.
(17)
The proposed building setback line for each street. The proposed
placement of each building may be required.
(18)
Lots within the land development shall be numbered by projected
house numbers furnished by Township.
(19)
Names of streets within and adjacent to the land development
shall be shown.
(20)
The location of permanent reference monuments shall be shown
on the plan.
(21)
A notarized statement to the effect that the applicant is the
owner of the land proposed to be developed and that the land development
shown on the final plan is made with the owner's free consent and
that the applicant desired to record the same.
(22)
Signature block for approval by the Board of Supervisors and
all local reviewing boards or commissions.
(23)
The information required to be shown on preliminary plans as set forth in §
410-19 if the final plan was not preceded by a preliminary plan.
(24)
The language required by the provisions of 36 P.S. § 670-420,
as amended, regarding the issuance of permits for access to state
highways.
(25)
An agricultural warning note substantially as follows: "Warning:
Lower Windsor Township, in which the dwelling lot or lots proposed
by this subdivision plan are located, is a predominantly rural, agricultural
area. The current and prevailing use of the area is agricultural and
residents must expect things such as the smell of farm animals and
the manure they produce, the use of toxic chemicals, slow moving agricultural
machinery on local roads and other by-products of agricultural activity."
(26)
Soil type(s) and classification(s) as mapped in the most recent
edition of United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource
Conservation Services, York County Soil Survey, shall be shown for
the entire parcel from which the subdivision is proposed to be made.
(27)
The final plan shall include thereon or be accompanied by:
(a)
Filing fees and additional fees as may be required by this chapter.
(b)
A copy of such private deed restrictions, as may be imposed
upon the property as a condition of sale by the present owner.
(c)
Certification from a professional engineer employed by the Township
that the developer has installed all improvements to the specifications
of this chapter and any conditions attached by the Board of Supervisors
or that the developer has posted an improvement bond or other accepted
security in amount sufficient to assure completion of all required
improvements.
(d)
A maintenance guarantee for all improvements in a form acceptable to the Township (§
410-50).
(e)
Other certificates or permits as may be required such as from
the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, water quality management
permits, erosion and sedimentation control permits, dams and encroachments
permits, and driveway permits.