[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-6]
A sketch plan is an unofficial optional submission by the applicant, but strongly recommended by the Commission, for proposed major subdivisions or land developments for conceptual discussion.
A.
Sketch plan submission. If submitted, a sketch plan meeting all the requirements of this article will be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(1)
The sketch plan shall be reviewed by the Commission with an overall evaluation of feasibility and any comments reported to the Board of Supervisors and applicant or his/her representative. Sketch plans will not generally be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors unless the plan or some elements thereof presents a unique question for which the Board of Supervisors should address.
(2)
No official action shall be taken on a sketch plan. The Township shall not be bound by comments made or not made as part of a sketch plan review.
B.
Submission and distribution.
(1)
The applicant shall file with the Township Administrator at least 14 days prior to a regular Commission meeting all of the required plans, information and fees listed in § 425-25 of this chapter.
(2)
The Township Administrator shall distribute copies of the sketch plan to the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and the relevant Township officials and the Commission members.
C.
Review by Township Engineer and Township Solicitor.
(1)
The Township Engineer shall review the engineering aspects of the sketch plan for conformity with this chapter and other Township land use ordinances and prepare a report to the Commission.
(2)
A copy of the findings, observations and comments of the Township Engineer shall be sent or handed in person to the applicant or his/her representative prior to the Commission meeting at which the plan will be received.
(3)
The Township Solicitor shall review and comment on legal issues and/or questions raised by the proposed plan.
D.
Review by Commission. The Commission shall accomplish the following within the time limitations:
E.
Review by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall review the report from the Commission and all other applicable reports received, but will not review the plan(s) with the developer unless the sketch plan or some element thereof presents unique issues or questions the resolution of which would save the developer the engineering expense associated with the preparations of a detailed preliminary plan.
A.
Drawing requirements. The required information listed in this section may be combined or separated onto different sheets, provided that all the information is legible. The sketch plan shall be drafted to approximate scale and the following checklist shall serve as a guide for the applicant and the Township when reviewing the submission.
B.
Weisenberg Township sketch plan checklist.
[Amended 3-11-2002 by Ord. No. 02-02; 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-6; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
SUBDIVISION: | |||
DATE OF PLAN: __________ | |||
Place checkmarks in the appropriate columns below, except: 1) insert "NA" in the "Not Submitted" column if not applicable and 2) insert "W" in the "Not Submitted" column if a waiver is requested from the requirement. | |||
A. GENERAL SUBMISSION ITEMS. | Submitted | Not Submitted | |
1. | 4 copies of the signed application (see Appendix A).[1] | _____ | _____ |
2. | 2 copies of the reimbursement and escrow form signed by all record owners (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
3. | 7 copies of the sketch plan. | _____ | _____ |
4. | Application fee and Township escrow. | _____ | _____ |
5. | An electronic (PDF) copy of all plans, reports, applications and other submitted material. | _____ | _____ |
B. DRAFTING REQUIREMENTS. All information shall be legible. | Submitted | Not Submitted | |
1. | Standard engineering scale adequate to show the proposed development. | _____ | _____ |
2. | Plans size: 18 in. x 24 in., 24 in. x 36 in., or a maximum size of 32 in. by 42 in. | _____ | _____ |
3. | Name and address of record owner. | _____ | _____ |
4. | Name and address of developer if different than owner. | _____ | _____ |
5. | Name of subdivision or land development. | _____ | _____ |
6. | Name of Township and county. | _____ | _____ |
7. | Names of adjoining subdivisions and/or property owners. | _____ | _____ |
8. | Name and address of individual responsible for the preparation of the plan and the date of preparation. | _____ | _____ |
9. | North arrow, graphic and written scale. | _____ | _____ |
10. | Location map, scale 1 in. equals 2,000 ft. or less. | _____ | _____ |
11. | Tract boundaries, showing bearings and distances. | _____ | _____ |
12. | Total tract acreage, lot numbers, and zoning districts. | _____ | _____ |
13. | Statement of the proposed uses of the land. | _____ | _____ |
14. | Tax parcel ID. | _____ | _____ |
15. | Zoning district and location address. | _____ | _____ |
16. | Locations of existing improvements, such as buildings, septic system, well, and driveway. | _____ | _____ |
17. | Proposed and existing streets, rights-of-way, length of proposed streets and lot dimensions. | _____ | _____ |
18. | Proposed and existing utility rights-of-way. | _____ | _____ |
19. | Note stating the general methods of providing water and sewer service. | _____ | _____ |
20. | Location of existing watercourses, streams, ponds, etc., on site. | _____ | _____ |
21. | Approximate locations of possible wetlands (may be hydric soil locations from the County Soil Survey). | _____ | _____ |
22. | For residential developments, whether the applicant proposes to dedicate common open space or fees in lieu of land. | _____ | _____ |
23. | Approximate locations of any proposed nonresidential buildings and statement of the types of any proposed nonresidential uses. | _____ | _____ |
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Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.