A. 
A sketch plan may be submitted by the subdivider or developer as a basis for informal discussion with the Planning Commission, which may comment upon such sketch plan, but no approval or disapproval shall be given.
B. 
Data furnished in a sketch plan shall be at the discretion of the subdivider. For fullest usefulness, it is suggested that a sketch should include the following information:
(1) 
Tract boundaries.
(2) 
Location within the Township.
(3) 
North point.
(4) 
Streets on and adjacent to the tract.
(5) 
Significant topographical physical features, including floodplains, if any.
(6) 
Proposed general street layout.
(7) 
Proposed general lot layout, including location of proposed open space and other preservation areas.
(8) 
Construction access route.
C. 
A subdivision sketch plan need not be to scale nor are precise dimensions required.
A. 
The preliminary plan shall be at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch.
B. 
The preliminary plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
(1) 
Proposed subdivision or land development name or identifying title.
(2) 
Township name.
(3) 
North point, scale and date of preparation.
(4) 
Name(s) and addresses of the owner(s) of the property, including reference to deed book, volume and page of current legal owner and name and address of the developer, if different from the owner.
(5) 
Name of the registered engineer or surveyor or other person responsible for the plan.
(6) 
Tract boundaries, with bearings and distances.
(7) 
Existing contours at vertical interval of five feet or, in the case of relatively level tracts, at such lesser interval as may be necessary for satisfactory study and planning of the tract.
(8) 
Datum to which contour elevations refer shall be U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(9) 
All existing watercourses, floodplains or tree masses and other significant natural features.
(10) 
All existing buildings, sewers, water mains, culverts, substations and electric transmission lines, petroleum or petroleum products lines, fire hydrants and other significant man-made features.
(11) 
All existing streets on or adjacent to the tract, including name, right-of-way width and cartway width.
(12) 
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way, and the purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(13) 
Location and width of all proposed streets, alleys, rights-of-way and easements; proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions and areas of all lots; proposed minimum setback line for each street; playgrounds, public buildings, public areas and parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public use; proposed street names; proposed watercourses and detention ponds; proposed phasing of land development; typical section of all streets.
(14) 
Total acreage, number of lots, average lot size, density, open space and existing zoning classification.
(15) 
Names of owners of all adjoining properties and the names of all abutting subdivisions.
(16) 
A location map, showing the proposed development and adjoining areas, will be required.
(17) 
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the subdivider's entire holding, a sketch shall be submitted of the prospective street layout for the remainder.
(18) 
Where applicable, a plan revision module for land development shall be the responsibility of the applicant and shall by prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The completed module shall accompany the preliminary plan submission.
(19) 
When on-lot water supply is proposed, the location of all well sites shall be shown.
(20) 
When required by § 390-512 of this chapter, a proposed soil erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be submitted.
(21) 
When required, the information required by § 390-513 of this chapter, which may be a separate plan, shall be submitted.
(22) 
Block for signatures of the reviewing agency membership and date of recommendation, as per example in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the Township offices.
(23) 
Block for signatures of the Board of Supervisors and date of approval, as per example in Appendix A.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the Township offices.
(24) 
Land development plans shall show building locations and parking areas in addition to the above information.
(25) 
If the developer seeks a waiver from a provision of this chapter, a letter specifically requesting the waiver from the regulations herein established and citing the reasons for same shall be submitted to the Board of Supervisors.
(26) 
Construction access routes.
A. 
Final plans shall be on sheets 24 inches by 36 inches. Where necessary to avoid sheets larger than the size prescribed, final plans shall be drawn in two or more sections. The final plan shall be at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch, and, preferably, at one inch equals 50 feet.
B. 
The final plan shall include or be accompanied by the following:
(1) 
Subdivision name or identifying title.
(2) 
Township name.
(3) 
North point, scale, date of preparation, and date of preliminary plan approval.
(4) 
Name and address of the record owner and subdivider or land developer, including reference to deed book, volume and page, and name and address of the developer, if different from the owner.
(5) 
On the final subdivision plan, name and seal of the registered professional land surveyor responsible for the plan.
(6) 
Tract boundaries with bearings and distances.
(7) 
All existing streets and driveways on or adjacent to the tract, including name, right-of-way width, cartway width, lot lines, utility rights-of-way, sidewalks, planting strips, easements and areas dedicated or proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(8) 
Sufficient data, including bearing and length, to locate every street, lot, easement, right-of-way and boundary line upon the ground.
(9) 
The length of all straight lines, radii, lengths of curves and tangent bearings for each street.
(10) 
All dimensions and angles or bearings of the lines of each lot and of each lot proposed to be dedicated to public use.
(11) 
The proposed building setback line for each street.
(12) 
Location and width of all rights-of-way, easements, and the purpose for which the rights-of-way and easements were established.
(13) 
Location of all sanitary and storm sewer easements, and location of all watercourses and detention ponds, whether public or private.
(14) 
All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.
(15) 
Lots within a subdivision shall be numbered and their area shown within the lot boundaries; house numbers, as assigned by the Township, shall also be shown therein.
(16) 
Typical section for all proposed streets.
(17) 
Permanent reference monuments shall be shown on the plan, and designated existing or proposed.
(18) 
Names of the adjoining subdivisions shall be shown.
(19) 
Names of the owners of any adjoining unplotted land shall be shown along with deed book and page number.
(20) 
An approval block providing for the signatures of the reviewing agency and the Board of Supervisors and the date of approval, as per example in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the Township offices.
(21) 
An appropriate statement signed by owner unequivocally indicating his intention either:
(a) 
To dedicate for public use all streets, roads, easements and rights-of-way so intended and designated; or
(b) 
To reserve as private any streets, roads, easements or rights-of-way intended not to be dedicated for public use.
(22) 
A statement of acknowledgement in legal form, executed by a notary, stating that the subdivider is the owner or equitable owner of the land proposed for subdivision, and that the subdivision as shown on the final plan is the act and deed of the subdivider and that it is desired to record the same.
(23) 
A copy of the sewage plan revision module for land development or other equivalent documentation approved by the Department of Environmental Protection in compliance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
(24) 
Improvement and construction plans shall be submitted in support of the final plans and shall be prepared at any of the following scales:
Horizontal
Vertical
50 feet to the inch
5 feet to the inch or 10 feet to the inch
40 feet to the inch
4 feet to the inch
100 feet to the inch
10 feet to the inch
Improvement and construction plans shall show:
(a) 
Subdivision name or identifying title and name of the owner of record and the subdivider.
(b) 
Name and seal of the registered professional engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(c) 
North point, scale and date. All revisions must be dated and initialled by the registered professional engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(d) 
Center line of streets with bearings, distances, curve data, sight distances and stations corresponding to the profile.
(e) 
Right-of-way and curb lines of streets with radii at intersections.
(f) 
Beginning and end of proposed construction of streets.
(g) 
Tie-ins by courses and distances to intersection of all public roads with their names and widths.
(h) 
Location of all monuments with reference to them.
(i) 
Property lines and ownership of abutting properties.
(j) 
Location and size of all drainage structures, public utilities, street name signs, and shade trees.
(k) 
Location and size of storm and/or sanitary sewer lines with stations corresponding to the profile.
(l) 
Location of storm and/or sanitary sewer manholes or inlets with grade between and elevation of flow line and top of each manhole or inlet.
(m) 
Property lines and ownership, with details of easements where required.
(n) 
Beginning and end of proposed construction of storm and/or sanitary sewer.
(o) 
Location of storm and/or sanitary sewer laterals, wyes, etc. Location of all other drainage facilities and public utilities.
(p) 
Landscaping plan, where required.
(q) 
Profile of existing ground surface along center line of street.
(r) 
Proposed center line grade of streets with percent of grade on tangents and elevations at fifty (50) feet intervals, including grades at intersections, control points, etc.
(s) 
Vertical curve data of streets, including length and elevations and sight distance as required by the Municipal Engineer.
(t) 
Profile of existing ground surface with elevations at top of manholes or inlets.
(u) 
Profile of storm drain or sewer, showing size of pipe, grade, cradle (if any), manhole or inlet locations, elevations at flow line.
(25) 
Grading and drainage plan, prepared in accordance with §§ 390-506 and 390-507 of this chapter.
(26) 
Soil Erosion and sedimentation control plan when required by § 390-512 of this chapter.
(27) 
Traffic impact analysis, where required.
(28) 
When required, the information required to demonstrate compliance with § 390-513 of this chapter, dealing with floodplain regulations, shall be submitted.
(29) 
A copy of final deed restrictions or protective covenants.
(30) 
A copy of any and all proposed written easements or deeds to be granted, including, but not limited to, storm drainage easements, recreation easements or dedication, or agreements to pay a fee in lieu thereof, and sanitary sewer easement.
(31) 
Developer's agreement in a form approved by the Board of Supervisors, including an agreement to construct, in form and substance agreeable to the Township, required improvements, including but not limited to streets, curbs, sidewalks, and storm drainage facilities, and to provide financial guarantees for such improvements in accordance with Article VI.
(32) 
An approved Department of Environmental Protection planning module where on-lot sewage disposal systems or community treatment systems are proposed, or written proof of the Department of Environmental Protection's approval for the extension of existing sanitary sewer service.
(33) 
If required, a highway occupancy permit or review and written approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
(34) 
Approval by the U.S. Postal Service of street names.
(35) 
Plans of bridges and other improvements shall contain sufficient information to provide complete working plans for the proposed construction.
(36) 
Typical cross section of streets showing:
(a) 
Right-of-way width and location and width of paving.
(b) 
Type, thickness and crown of paving.
(c) 
Type and size of curb.
(d) 
Grading of sidewalk area.
(e) 
Location, width, type, and thickness of sidewalks.
(f) 
Typical location of sewers and utilities with sizes.
The subdivider or developer will furnish the Township with as-built plans for all public improvements, including streets, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers within the subdivision or land development.
[Added 11-21-2000 by Ord. No. 21-2000; amended 4-18-2007 by Ord. No. 3-2007]
A. 
The plan shall be at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch.
B. 
The minor subdivision, minor land development and plan adjustment plan shall be legibly drawn on Mylar, not to exceed 24 inches by 36 inches, and show or be accompanied by the following information:
(1) 
Proposed subdivision or land development name or identifying title.
(2) 
Township name.
(3) 
North point, graphic scale and date of preparation.
(4) 
Name(s) and addresses of the owner(s) of the property, including reference to deed book, volume and page of current legal owner and name and address of the developer, if different from the owner.
(5) 
Name and seal of the registered surveyor or registered engineer responsible for the plan.
(6) 
Tract boundaries, with bearings and distances.
(7) 
All existing watercourses, floodplains, and other significant natural features.
(8) 
All existing buildings, sewers, water mains, culverts, substations and electric transmission lines, petroleum or petroleum products lines, fire hydrants and other significant man-made features.
(9) 
All existing streets on or adjacent to the tract, including name, and right-of-way width.
(10) 
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way, and the purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been established.
(11) 
Total acreage, number of lots, lot size, and existing zoning classification.
(12) 
Names of owners of all adjoining properties or the names of all abutting subdivisions.
(13) 
A location map, showing the proposed development and adjoining areas, will be required.
(14) 
Sewage permit from the Sewer Authority or an approved DEP planning module if public sewers are not available.
(15) 
When required, the information required by § 390-513 of this chapter, which may be a separate plan, shall be submitted.
(16) 
Block for signatures and date of approval of the reviewing agencies, Washington County Planning Commission, Zoning Officer of North Franklin Township, North Franklin Township Board of Supervisors, Surveyor/Engineer, and owner.