This article provides simplified procedures for submitting and reviewing minor subdivisions.
B.
Submission and distribution.
(1)
The applicant shall file with the Township Administrator at least 14 days prior to the regular Planning Commission meeting all of the required plans, information, and fees listed in § 425-34 of this chapter.
(3)
Applicant's distribution. The applicant is fully responsible for the following, if applicable:
(a)
Making agreements with the appropriate utility companies;
(b)
Providing information to PennDOT that is required for any needed permit for access to or work within a state road right-of-way;
(c)
Providing information to DEP or other agencies for any permits that might be required;
(d)
Submitting a copy of the erosion and sedimentation control plans to the County Conservation District if the area of disturbance is one acre or greater or to the Township if the area of disturbance is less than one acre, together with any required review fees;
[Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-6]
(e)
Providing a copy of the plans and drainage report (where required by Act 167 stormwater management plan) to the LVPC, together with their required review fees.
C.
Determination of completeness of the submission.
(1)
Based upon the general submission items in § 425-34C, the Commission shall have authority, at its first regularly scheduled meeting after a submission is filed within the Township's required time period, to determine that a submission is incomplete and do one of the following:
(a)
Recommend to the Board of Supervisors not to accept the submission and indicate to the applicant the list of deficiencies in writing; or
(b)
Table the acceptance of the submission until the Planning Commission meeting after the applicant has met all the submittal requirements within the Township's required time period prior to the meeting. The ninety-day time limit for action shall not begin until the plan is accepted as complete.
(2)
If the Commission determines that the submission is complete as filed, the Commission shall accept the plans and begin its review.
D.
Review by Township Engineer.
(1)
The Township Engineer shall review the engineering considerations of the final plan and prepare a report to the Commission.
(2)
The Township Engineer may require the applicant or his/her plan preparer to meet with him/her to resolve technical engineering considerations outside of the Commission meetings.
(3)
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.
E.
Review by Commission. The Commission shall accomplish the following within the time limitations of the MPC[1] (unless the applicant grants a written time extension which allows a sufficient number of days within this deadline for a decision by the Board of Supervisors):
(1)
Review all applicable reports received;
(2)
Determine whether the final plan meets the requirements of this chapter and other applicable ordinances;
(3)
Recommend any revisions needed for the final plan to comply with this chapter and other ordinances; and
(4)
Recommend approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the final plan in a written report to the Board of Supervisors that:
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
F.
Review and decision by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall:
(1)
Review the report from the Commission and all other applicable reports received, however, no subdivision or land development shall be granted final approval until a report is received from the LVPC or until the expiration of 30 days from the date the application was accepted to the LVPC.
(2)
Determine whether the final plan meets the requirements of this chapter and other applicable ordinances.
(3)
Approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the final plan within the time limits required by the MPC.
(a)
The Board of Supervisors shall render its decision and communicate it in writing to the applicant personally or by mail at his last known address not later than 15 days following the decision, but not later than 90 days following the date of the regular meeting of the Commission next following the date the application is filed within the Township's required time period, provided that should the said next regular meeting occur more than 30 days following the filing of the application, the said ninety-day period shall be measured from the 30th day following the day the application has been filed.
(b)
If a final plan is disapproved, the decision shall specify defects found in the plan, shall describe requirements which have not been met, and shall cite the provision of the statute or ordinance relied upon in each case.
G.
Dedications.
(1)
The approval of the final plan by the Board of Supervisors shall not by itself constitute an acceptance of the dedication of any street, proposed public way, space or area, unless such acceptance is specified at such time.
(2)
Any acceptance of dedication shall only occur after formal action of the Township at such time.
A.
The information and materials listed in this section are required as part of all final plans. This list of requirements shall also serve as a checklist for the applicant and the Township to use to ensure completeness of submissions.
B.
The required information listed in this section may be combined or separated onto different sheets, provided that all the information is legible.
C.
Weisenberg Township final plan for minor subdivision 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 OR REVISION 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. The Township may require additional copies. | 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, if no sketch plan was presented (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
3. | 7 copies of the final plan. | _____ | _____ |
4. | Application fee and Township escrow. | _____ | _____ |
5. | 3 copies of the drainage calculations. | _____ | _____ |
6. | 3 copies of the E&S control plan and narrative, application, transmittal letter and a copy of the review fee check. | _____ | _____ |
7. | 3 copies of the NPDES application, transmittal letter and a copy of the review fee check. | _____ | _____ |
8. | 3 copies of any other state or federal permit application, transmittal letter and a copy of any review fee check(s). | _____ | _____ |
9. | 2 copies of the LVPC transmittal letter with the application form and a copy of the review fee check. | _____ | _____ |
10. | 3 copies of the DEP planning module. | _____ | _____ |
11. | An electronic (PDF) copy of all plans, reports, applications and other submitted material. | _____ | _____ |
B. DRAFTING REQUIREMENTS. All information shall be legibly and accurately presented. | Submitted | Not Submitted | |
1. | Standard engineering scale adequate to show the proposed configuration of lots. For large tracts, the parent lot may be at a smaller scale, provided that proposed new lots are shown at a maximum scale of 1 in. equals 60 ft. | _____ | _____ |
2. | Plan size: 18 in. x 24 in., 24 in. x 36 in., or a maximum size of 30 in. x 42 in. | _____ | _____ |
3. | Key diagram if plan requires more than 1 sheet. | _____ | _____ |
4. | Name and address of record owner. | _____ | _____ |
5. | Name and address of developer if different than owner. | _____ | _____ |
6. | Name of the proposed subdivision or land development. | _____ | _____ |
7. | Name of Township and county. | _____ | _____ |
8. | Names of all adjoining subdivisions/land developments and/or property owners. | _____ | _____ |
9. | Engineer's or surveyor's seal, name, address, license number and certification of accuracy of the survey, the drawn plan and the placement of the monuments and perimeter iron pins (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
10. | Calculations showing that each lot in the final lot configuration has an error of closure not exceeding 1 ft. in 10,000 ft. (Remaining lots greater than 10 acres may be shown by deed bearings/dimensions.) | _____ | _____ |
11. | North arrow graphic and written scale. | _____ | _____ |
12. | Original date drawing was completed and all revision dates. | _____ | _____ |
13. | Location map, scale 1 in. equals 2,000 ft. or less. | _____ | _____ |
14. | Total tract acreage and boundaries showing bearings and distances. | _____ | _____ |
15. | All dimensions shown in feet and hundredths of a foot. | _____ | _____ |
16. | All bearings shall be to the nearest 10 seconds of arc. | _____ | _____ |
17. | Lot line dimensions, showing bearings and distances. | _____ | _____ |
18. | Lot areas, lot numbers and a statement of total number of lots. | _____ | _____ |
19. | A statement of all proposed uses. | _____ | _____ |
20. | Tax parcel ID. | _____ | _____ |
21. | Zoning districts and tract location address. | _____ | _____ |
22. | Building setback lines along each street and along lot lines, including dimensions. | _____ | _____ |
23. | All existing buildings within subdivision. | _____ | _____ |
24. | All existing street rights-of-way, including dimensions. | _____ | _____ |
25. | Location, width, and purpose of proposed easements and utility rights-of-way. | _____ | _____ |
26. | Location and width of all proposed rights-of-way, including dimensions. | _____ | _____ |
27. | Calculations showing that all areas to be dedicated to the municipality have an error of closure not exceeding 1 ft. in 10,000 ft. | _____ | _____ |
28. | All existing underground utilities, bridges, culverts or railroads within the project area, if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
29. | Location, width and purpose of all existing easements or rights-of-way within the project area. | _____ | _____ |
30. | Location of natural drainage patterns, streams, ponds, floodplains, etc., if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
31. | Location and description of soil types present within the proposed subdivision, including wetlands, if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
32. | Location of wooded area, rock outcropping, etc., if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
33. | A topography of the tract delineating slope areas 15% and over, if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
34. | Contour lines, 2-ft. or 5-ft. maximum intervals, if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
35. | Bench mark elevation and location based on USGS datum, where available, if required by the Township Engineer or Sewage Enforcement Officer. | _____ | _____ |
36. | Parks, playground, etc., reserved for public or common use. | _____ | _____ |
37. | Storm drainage calculations. | _____ | _____ |
38. | Erosion and sedimentation control plans or note on plan. | _____ | _____ |
39. | PennDOT highway occupancy permit or the following note on the plan: "Note: A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242 No. 428), known as the State Highway Law'[2] before driveway access to a state highway is permitted." | _____ | _____ |
40. | DEP planning module approval letter. | _____ | _____ |
41. | Latest source of title to the land (grantor and grantee) as found on the deed, book and page number of the County Recorder. | _____ | _____ |
42. | Copies of deed restrictions. | _____ | _____ |
43. | Offer of dedication and acceptance of street rights-of-way, and certification of ownership with notarization (see Appendix A).[3] | _____ | _____ |
44. | Certification for Township Planning Commission (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
45. | Certification for Township Board of Supervisors (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
46. | Space for Lehigh Valley Planning Commission review stamp (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
47. | Space for Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds acknowledgment stamp (see Appendix A). | _____ | _____ |
48. | Lehigh Valley Planning Commission review letter. | _____ | _____ |
49. | Lot addresses, provided by Township. | _____ | _____ |
50. | 2 Mylars for recordation purposes. | _____ | _____ |
51. | LCCD approval letter. | _____ | _____ |
52. | NPDES approval letter. | _____ | _____ |
53. | State and federal permits, approval letter. | _____ | _____ |
54.* | Health, safety and recreation donation. | _____ | _____ |
55.* | Unimproved road fee. | _____ | _____ |
* | To be discussed with the Board of Supervisors. |
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 36 P.S. § 670-420.
[3]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.