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Editor's Note: This article was amended 6-12-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-03 to repeal "inconsistent parts … with respect to the fees, expenses or costs only permitted or outlined" herein and to provide that "sections, parts or subsections authorizing or permitting the charging of fees, expenses or costs" herein are amended to "permit changes in said fees, expenses or costs by resolution at any time by the Langhorne Borough Council."
For the purpose of having a subdivision plan, land use application or land development plan considered and approved by the Planning Commission and Borough Council, the applicant shall file with the Borough Zoning Officer Manager the following:
A. 
A signed application form with the number of copies specified in Article IV, setting forth the following:
(1) 
The name, address and telephone number of the owner of record of the land being developed.
(2) 
The proposed name of the subdivision or development.
(3) 
The area of land being developed.
(4) 
A list of all encumbrances and if of record, the book and page number.
(5) 
The district zoning classification of the land.
(6) 
A statement setting forth in detail the character of the improvements the applicant proposes to make on the property to be developed.
(7) 
A copy of all restrictions, covenants, etc., if any, under which lots are to be sold.
(8) 
The name and address of the engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(9) 
If the applicant is represented by an agent or attorney, the name, address and telephone number of such agent or attorney.
(10) 
Date of application and owner's signature.
B. 
The appropriate number of plans for each step in plan approval.
C. 
All required completed application forms, fees and Act 537[1] information.
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Editor's Note: See the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
D. 
All revised plans shall include a revision date and a note of all revisions made.
E. 
A statement by the applicant granting permission for Borough Council, the Planning Commission, their officials, inspectors, delegates, agents, and consultants to periodically enter the property to evaluate the existing conditions of the property with respect to the application, the plans, and revised plans.
The sketch plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
Drafting standards:
(1) 
The plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale.
(2) 
Each sheet shall be numbered and shall show its relationship to the total number of sheets.
(3) 
Where any revision is made, a new sketch plan shall be presented indicating that it is a revision of a previously submitted plan and shall show the date of the previously submitted sketch plan.
(4) 
The plan shall indicate clearly which features are existing and which are proposed.
(5) 
The boundary line of the property to be developed shall be shown as a solid heavy line.
B. 
General information to be shown on all sheets:
(1) 
Proposed name of subdivision or land development.
(2) 
Name and address of the owner/applicant.
(3) 
Name and address of the registered engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan, if applicable.
(4) 
Zoning classification as existing and as proposed.
(5) 
Total acreage of the tract.
(6) 
Date, North point and scale.
(7) 
Delineations required by Chapter 295, Natural Resource Protection, and Chapter 366, Stormwater Management, Part 1.
(8) 
The plan shall be labeled "SKETCH PLAN."
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Outline survey of the property to be subdivided or developed shall be provided showing all tie-ins to all adjacent intersections.
(2) 
Location of existing buildings, species and size of large trees (greater than six inches in) standing alone, established stands of trees or shrubs, forests and quarries.
(3) 
Buildings of historical or architectural interest within 400 feet of the site shall be shown.
D. 
Proposed layout. The design of the proposed layout shall encourage preservation of existing natural features and minimize site disturbance by limiting extensive regrading and cutting of large trees, established stands of trees or shrubs on the site.
(1) 
The layout of streets.
(2) 
The layout and dimensions of lots.
(3) 
The arrangement of buildings and parking areas, total dwelling units, number of buildings, proposed density, total parking spaces, building coverage and the bedroom ratio shall be on the plan.
(4) 
The layout of open spaces.
(5) 
Lots intended for nonresidential use shall be indicated.
(6) 
The total area, number of lots, lot area for each lot, and length of proposed streets shall be noted on the plan and each lot numbered.
(7) 
Building setback lines, established by Chapter 450, Zoning.
(8) 
Where the sketch plan covers only a part of the applicant's entire holding, the sketch plan shall include a perspective layout for the remainder.
The preliminary plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be set in feet and inches, and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(3) 
Each sheet shall be numbered and shall show its relationship to the total number of sheets.
(4) 
Where any revision is made, or when the plan is a revision of a previously approved plan, dotted lines shall be used to show features or locations to be abandoned and solid lines used to show the currently proposed features.
(5) 
The plan shall be so prepared and bear an adequate legend to indicate clearly which features are existing and which are proposed.
(6) 
The boundary line of the property to be developed shall be shown as a solid heavy line.
(7) 
Plans shall be on sheets of a size and type acceptable to and recordable by the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds. All lettering shall be so drawn as to be legible if the plan should be reduced to half size.
B. 
General information to be shown on all sheets:
(1) 
Proposed name of subdivision or land development.
(2) 
Name and address of the owner/applicant.
(3) 
Name and address of the registered engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(4) 
Type of water supply and proposed sewer connection.
(5) 
Zoning requirements, including applicable district, lot size and yard requirements, and proof of any variances or special exceptions which may have been granted.
(6) 
Zoning classification as existing and as proposed.
(7) 
A location map for the purpose of locating the site to be subdivided at a scale of not less than 800 feet to the inch, showing the relation of the tract to adjoining property and to all streets, roads, and municipal boundaries existing within 1/2 mile of any part of the property proposed to be subdivided.
(8) 
Total acreage of the tract.
(9) 
Site capacity calculations listed in Article VI. Maps shall illustrate each set of criteria; slope map; water resources map showing streams, alluvial soils, floodway area and flood fringe, general and special floodplain areas, lakes and ponds, lake and pond shoreline areas, wetlands wetland margin areas; vegetation map showing forests, woodlands, vegetation or cultural areas and agricultural soils. A composite map showing all natural restrictions on the site and areas of the site not restricted shall be part of this set of plan sheets.
(10) 
Date, North point and scale.
(11) 
Vertical datum base.
(12) 
The plan shall be labeled "PRELIMINARY PLAN."
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Complete outline survey of the property to be subdivided or developed shall be provided, showing all courses, distances and area, and tie-ins to all adjacent intersections.
(2) 
The location, names and widths of streets, the location of property lines and names of owners, the location of watercourses, sanitary sewers, storm drains and similar features within 200 feet of any part of the land to be subdivided or developed, or additional distance as deemed necessary by the Borough Engineer.
(3) 
Contours shall be shown at vertical intervals of two feet. Such slopes shall be determined by on-site survey, not interpretation of USGS maps.
(4) 
Location, size and ownership of all underground utilities, and any right-of-way or easements within the property, and all existing monuments.
(5) 
The applicant shall provide the information required by Chapter 295, Natural Resource Protection, and in §§ 450-601 and 450-602 of Chapter 450, Zoning.
(6) 
Location of existing buildings, species and size of large trees (greater than five inches in circumference) standing alone, established stands of trees or shrubs, forests and quarries.
(7) 
Buildings of historical or architectural interest, including but not limited to those listed in Chapter 230, Historical Districts, Landmarks and Buildings, within 400 feet of the site shall be shown.
D. 
Proposed layout. The design of the proposed layout shall encourage preservation of existing natural features and minimize site disturbance by limiting extensive regrading and cutting of large trees, established stands of trees or shrubs on the site.
(1) 
The layout of streets, including width of the streets, alleys and crosswalks.
(2) 
The layout and dimensions of lots.
(3) 
The arrangement of buildings and parking areas, total dwelling units, number of buildings, proposed density, total parking spaces, building coverage and the bedroom ratio shall be on the plan. All data needed to substantiate compliance with performance standards, including density, open space ratio, impervious surface ratio, mix of dwelling unit type, and size of units, in bedrooms, shall be included.
(4) 
A plan for the layout of open spaces or open areas, the types of planting or maintenance of open space or open areas, and a planting sketch.
(5) 
Plans indicating erosion and sedimentation control, as well as, storm and wastewater management on the site. Guidelines for preparation and information to be included on these plans can be found in the latest editions of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Handbook and the Best Management Practices Handbook prepared by the Bucks County Conservation District.
(6) 
Tentative typical cross sections and center-line profiles shall be provided for each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan.
(7) 
Lots for which other than a residential use is intended shall be indicated.
(8) 
A plan of proposed planting shall be provided showing the locations for street trees and the landscape treatment and reverse frontage lots and any required buffer strips.
(9) 
The total area, number of lots, lot area for each lot, and length of proposed streets shall be noted on the plan and each lot numbered.
(10) 
Building setback lines, established by Chapter 450, Zoning.
(11) 
Rights-of-way and/or easements proposed to be created for all drainage purposes, utilities or other reasons.
(12) 
Where the preliminary plan covers only a part of the applicant's entire holding, a sketch plan shall be submitted of the perspective building layout and street layout for the remainder.
(13) 
Floodplain.
(a) 
When a detailed engineering study is required to determine the level of a 100-year frequency flood, the following criteria shall be used to determine the number and location of cross sections:
[1] 
Abrupt changes in topography.
[2] 
Changes of stream bed grade.
[3] 
Bridge, dam and encroachment constrictions or detention effects.
[4] 
Existing floodplain development and/or damage.
[5] 
Tributary influence.
(b) 
In any event, a sufficient number of cross sections shall be done, as determined by the Borough Engineer, to adequately establish a floodplain line for the entire length of the stream on the property.
(14) 
Method of calculating the total number of off-street parking spaces.
(15) 
An encroachment map which illustrates 1) all the natural features as required by § 450-601 of Chapter 450, Zoning, and by Chapter 295, Natural Resource Protection; and 2) a preliminary regrading plan which illustrates all disturbance of the identified natural feature areas. The amount of each natural feature disturbed shall be calculated and illustrated on the encroachment map.
(16) 
A front elevation plan for each proposed building or structure, indicating all facades and features and clearing showing the exact height and elevation of each building or structure "as built" and showing placement of any mechanical systems, equipment or components, cupolas, antennas, chimneys, vent pipes, widow's walks, balconies, roof screens or other fixtures or structures evident from the front of the building or structure.
(17) 
If the application pertains to areas within the Historic District or individually protected structures, the plan, as approved by the Historic Architectural Review Board with the signature of the Chairperson and the date of approval, of the facade, clearly detailing type, color and location of materials and meeting all requirements of Chapter 230, Historical Districts, Landmarks and Buildings.
(18) 
A lighting plan for each proposed building or structure, including all facades, signs, canopies, windows or light standards, which are planned to be or are capable of being lit. The plans shall show the type, placement and intensity of all features which are capable of being lit and shall include an iso-footcandle plot for each light.
E. 
A general proposal for maintenance of open space, the method of management and the form or organization proposed shall be submitted.
F. 
A traffic impact study shall be submitted in accordance with § 390-605.
G. 
An environmental and community impact assessment report shall be submitted in accordance with § 390-606.
The final plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(1).
(2) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(2).
(3) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(3).
(4) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(4).
(5) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(5).
(6) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(6).
(7) 
Same requirements as § 390-502A(7).
B. 
General information to be shown:
(1) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(1).
(2) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(2).
(3) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(3).
(4) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(4).
(5) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(5).
(6) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(6).
(7) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(7).
(8) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(8).
(9) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(9).
(10) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(10).
(11) 
Same requirements as § 390-502B(11).
(12) 
The plan shall be labeled "FINAL PLAN."
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(1).
(2) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(2).
(3) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(3).
(4) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(4).
(5) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(5).
(6) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(6).
(7) 
Same requirements as § 390-502C(7).
D. 
Proposed layout.
(1) 
The layout of streets, including width of the streets, alleys and crosswalks, with complete bearings, distances, radii, etc.
(2) 
The layout of lots with complete dimensions by bearings and distances.
(3) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(3).
(4) 
A plan for the layout of open space. The details are to be included with the planting plan required by and set forth in Articles VII and VIII.
(5) 
Plans indicating erosion and sedimentation control and stormwater management as approved by the Bucks County Conservation District.
(6) 
Center-line profiles prepared in accordance with PennDOT and Borough construction standards shall be provided for each proposed street and/or adjacent street shown on the final plan. Profiles shall show all existing and proposed utilities and features which are in the street rights-of-way (except individual water service connections). Typical cross sections for all streets where paving and/or repaving will be required shall be shown. Proposed gutter elevations shall be shown on grading plans at intersections.
(7) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(7).
(8) 
A plan of proposed planting shall be provided, showing the locations for street trees and the landscape treatment and reverse frontage lots and any required buffer strips. A tabulation of number, species and size of all plantings shall be included on the plan.
(9) 
The total area, number of lots, lot area for each lot; length of proposed streets shall be noted on the plan and each lot numbered. Areas shall be shown to the nearest 1/10,000 of an acre.
(10) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(10).
(11) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(11).
(12) 
Method of calculating the total number of off-street parking spaces.
(13) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(16).
(14) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(17).
(15) 
Same requirements as § 390-502D(18).
E. 
The formal documents defining maintenance of open space or open areas, method of management, and the form of organization; said documents becomes part of the final approved plan and shall be specifically referenced in the record plan as a note.
F. 
A new traffic impact study shall not be required if the traffic analysis submitted for the preliminary plan approval was accepted and the design implications addressed in the final plan.
G. 
A new environmental and community impact assessment report shall not be required if the report submitted for the preliminary plan approval was accepted and the implications addressed in the final plan.
H. 
Construction improvement plan:
(1) 
The construction improvement plans shall be at any appropriate scale, including but not limited to:
Horizontal
Vertical
40 feet/inch
4 feet/inch
50 feet/inch
5 feet/inch
(a) 
Cross sections shall be at the same horizontal and vertical scales.
(2) 
Horizontal plan (streets). The horizontal plan shall show details of the horizontal layout, including:
(a) 
Center line stationing with bearings of tangents.
(b) 
Horizontal curve data.
(c) 
Right-of-way, and curblines with radii at intersections.
(d) 
Location and size of all drainage structures, sidewalks, public utilities, lighting standards, and street name signs.
(3) 
Profile (streets). Profiles shall be in accordance with § 390-502D(6) with special attention to:
(a) 
Profile of existing ground surface along center line of street.
(b) 
Proposed center-line grade with percent on tangents and elevations at fifty-foot intervals, grade intersection and either end of curb radii.
(c) 
Vertical curve data, including length, elevations and minimum sight distance as required by the engineer.
(4) 
Cross sections (streets). Cross sections shall be provided in accordance with Borough construction standards if requested by the Borough Engineer at preliminary submission.
(5) 
Profiles (storm drains and sanitary sewers). These shall be provided if not adequately shown on the roadway plans and profiles, and in either case shall show:
(a) 
Profile of existing ground surface with elevations at top of manholes or inlets.
(b) 
Profile of storm drain or sewer showing type and size of pipe, grade, cradle, manhole, and inlet locations.
I. 
Natural resource protection plans and specifications required by Chapter 295, Natural Resource Protection, or supporting any alterations impacting protected areas.
J. 
Stormwater management plans and specifications required by Chapter 366, Stormwater Management, Part 1, or supporting any alterations impacting regulated areas.
The minor subdivision plan shall show or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
Drafting standards.
(1) 
The plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale.
(2) 
Dimensions shall be in feet and decimal parts thereof, and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(3) 
Where any revision is made, or when the plan is a revision of a previously approved plan, dotted lines shall be used to show features or locations to be abandoned and solid lines shall show the currently proposed features. All revisions shall be noted in a revision block with the revision date, a note of explanation and reference to the page on which the revision is to be found.
(4) 
Plans shall be on sheets of a size and type acceptable to and recordable by the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds. All lettering shall be so drawn as to be legible if the plan should be reduced to half size.
B. 
General information to be shown:
(1) 
Proposed name of subdivision.
(2) 
Name and address of owner and applicants.
(3) 
Name and address of the engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan.
(4) 
Zoning classification and requirements, as existing and proposed.
(5) 
Date, North point and scale.
(6) 
A location map for the purpose of locating the site at a scale of not less than 800 feet to the inch.
C. 
Existing features.
(1) 
Complete outline survey of the property to be subdivided, showing all courses, distances, and area, and tie-in to nearest street intersection.
(2) 
The location, name and widths of streets, the location of property lines and names of adjacent owners, the location of watercourses, sanitary sewers, storm drains, easements or rights-of-way, and similar features.
(3) 
The location and use of existing buildings, wooded areas, and other natural resource or physical features of the site.
D. 
Proposed layout.
(1) 
Proposed lot layout.
(2) 
Lots numbered.
(3) 
Building setback lines.
(4) 
Total area of the tract and area lot size for each lot.
(5) 
An encroachment map which illustrates 1) all the natural features as required by § 450-601 of Chapter 450, Zoning, and by Chapter 295, Natural Resource Protection, and 2) a preliminary regrading plan which illustrates all disturbances to identified natural areas. The amount of each natural feature disturbed shall be calculated and shown on the map.
(6) 
A front elevation plan for each proposed building or structure, indicating all facades and features and clearing showing the exact height and elevation of each building or structure "as built" and showing placement of any mechanical systems, equipment or components, or other fixtures or structures evident from the from of the building or structure.
(7) 
If the property is within the Historic District or involves individually protected structures, the plan shall be approved by the Historic Architectural Review Board. The plan shall indicate the signature of the Chairperson, the date of approval, the facade, clearly detailing type, color and location of materials and shall meet all requirements of Chapter 230, Historical Districts, Landmarks and Buildings.
(8) 
A lighting plan for each proposed building or structure, including all facades, signs, canopies, windows or light standards, which are planned to be or are capable of being lit. The plans shall show the type, placement and intensity of all features which are capable of being lit and shall include an iso-footcandle plot for each light.
(9) 
An environmental and community impact assessment report shall be submitted in accordance with § 390-606.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
The record plan shall be an exact copy of the approved final plan shall be in the form and format required by the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Office, prepared by the applicant for necessary signatures and recording with the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds. The following information shall appear on the record plan, in addition to the information required in § 390-503 for the final plan:
A. 
Seals.
(1) 
The impressed seal of the licensed engineer or surveyor, who prepared the plan.
(2) 
The impressed corporate seal, if the subdivider is a corporation.
(3) 
The impressed seal of a notary public or other qualified officer acknowledging owner's statement of intent.
(4) 
The impressed Seal of the Borough of Langhorne shall be applied following application of all other required seals.
B. 
Acknowledgments.
(1) 
A statement to the effect that the applicant is the owner of the land proposed to be subdivided and that the subdivision shown on the final plan is made with his free consent and that he desires to record the same.
(2) 
An acknowledgment of said statement before a notary public.
C. 
The following signatures shall be placed directly on the plan in black ink:
(1) 
The signatures of the owner or owners of the land. If the owner of the land is a corporation, the signatures of the president and secretary of the corporation shall appear.
(2) 
The signature of the notary public, acknowledging the owner's statement of intent.
(3) 
The signatures of the licensed engineer or surveyor who prepared the plan.
(4) 
The signature of two officers of the Borough Planning Commission.
(5) 
The signature of the Borough Engineer.
(6) 
The signatures of the Borough Council President and the Borough Manager.
D. 
The record plan shall include a note that the plan was approved under, and is subject to, the terms and conditions set forth in a record of decision. The note shall indicate the date of the record of decision and that a copy of the record may be obtained at Borough Hall.
E. 
Upon approval of the final plan, the applicant shall within 90 days of such final approval or the date the approval of Borough Council is noted on the record plan, whichever is later, record the record plan in the Office of the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds.