SELLER NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION.
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READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
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Township Ordinance No. ### requires that the seller of any new
residential property provide the buyer with certain specific information
regarding the property to be sold prior to the signing of any agreement
of sale. This information is intended to benefit the buyer by clearly
defining the nature of the property, inclusive of any restrictions
or conditions that may affect its desirability, suitability and/or
current or future value. The checklist below is required by Lower
Macungie Township to make certain that you have been shown the information
required by this Part. It is your obligation to evaluate the information
and to consider its implications relative to your situation. The importance
of understanding the material presented to you cannot be overstressed.
If you have any questions, you are advised that the seller or the
seller's agent may not be qualified to render explanations or
interpretations of the information required to be disclosed. You are
advised to seek the assistance of an unbiased professional prior to
signing the agreement of sale. The seller must make available the
information required by this document.
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SELLER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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Please initial next to each of the following to verify that
the information was presented and explained with regard to your new
residential property:
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The location and maintenance responsibilities of all public
or private common areas, such as parklands, streets, stub streets,
open space, walking paths and trails on or adjacent to the lot or
building sold, and the access to these common areas.
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_____ (2)
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The location, ownership and obligation to maintain any required
landscaping, including but not limited to street trees, buffer plantings
and plantings that serve as stormwater best management practices (BMPs)
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_____ (3)
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The location of all lot lines within the subdivision or development.
The property is _____ square feet or _____ acres in size.
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_____ (4)
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Membership in a common ownership regime, if applicable, such
as a homeowners' or condominium association. A copy of the declaration
and/or bylaws has been provided.
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_____ (5)
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A description of the current zoning classification of the lot,
with a copy of the applicable zoning restrictions, and all deed restrictions,
easements and other restrictions which affect use or development of
the property. The buyer is aware zoning and other local codes that
may impact the property are amended from time to time.
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_____ (6)
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All current dimensional requirements for the primary use and
all accessory uses (decks, pools, sheds, patios, etc.) applicable
to the property, such as setback requirements, building coverage,
impervious coverage and height limitations.
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_____ (7)
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The location of all areas which are designated wetlands, floodplains
or other resource conservation areas by current federal, commonwealth
or local law or regulation. The buyer understands the use and development
of these areas may be severely restricted and that substantial penalties
exist for violations of these restrictions. The property being considered
has _____ square feet of resource protected areas which equal _____
% of the total lot.
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-square feet of wetlands equals _____% of the total
lot.
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-square feet of floodplain equals _____% of the
total lot.
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-square feet of steep slopes equals _____% of the
total lot.
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_____ (8)
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The location of all stormwater management facilities, including
detention/retention basins, best management practices (BMPs), and
drainage easements, and the ownership and maintenance responsibilities
and land use limitations and maintenance responsibilities for, or
associated with, such facilities and easements, including but not
limited to: new impervious surface limitations, amended soils maintenance,
rain garden maintenance, etc.
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_____ (9)
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The date of the Zoning Code and Subdivision and Land Development
Code applicable to any subdivision or land development plan being
developed for the property. If the plan is being developed by court
stipulation, a copy of the stipulation.
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_____ (10)
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The buyer is aware of the existence and location of any on-lot
wells and septic systems and the maintenance requirements of these
particular systems. The buyer has been informed of any potential mandatory
connection to public water or sewer systems. Tapping/connecting fees
may apply and/or easements may be required. The buyer is aware that
auxiliary water pressure pumps and/or sewage grinder pumps may be
necessary to provide adequate water and sewer to the dwelling.
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_____ (11)
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The zoning classification of property which abuts the property
or development and a description of permitted uses.
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_____ (12)
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The buyer has seen and reviewed any known environmental surveys,
studies or reports done on the property or properties in the subdivision
or development, and the location of any recognized environmental conditions.
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_____ (13)
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The location of all utility easements burdening the property
and within 500 feet of the new residential property, including but
not limited to sanitary sewer, stormwater, domestic water, gas, petroleum,
HVLs, electric, telephone, cable or any other utility, describing
the uses and the owners of the easements. The buyer has been given,
in writing, the location and owner of record of the easement and has
been made aware that the easement area may be expanded, enlarged or
modified and additional utilities may be installed.
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Any approved or proposed grading plan depicting the street upon
which the residential home will front, the building envelope with
front, rear and side yards shown and the proposed first floor elevation
for the property.
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I/We the undersigned, acknowledge that I/We have received a
full size copy of the record plan, or equivalent, and a text narrative,
if applicable, detailing the new residential property and any applicable
subdivision and/or land development plan of which the considered new
residential property is a part, as well as a separate lot plan of
my/our property and understand and agree to the constraints imposed
therein with regard to my/our property. I/We also understand that
signing this disclosure statement does not release me/us from meeting
all applicable Lower Macungie Township Code requirements.
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Purchaser
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_______________________________
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Owner or Authorized Agent
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________________________
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Purchaser
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________________________
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Date
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