This article lists the requirements for final plans for a Major Subdivision or Major Land Development, except that a Land Development that only involves the following may be submitted under the simplified requirements of Article VII:
A. 
A lot line adjustment;
B. 
Up to 10,000 square feet of new building floor area with no new dwelling units on an existing lot;
C. 
Minor corrections or minor revisions to a previously approved plan as specified in § 490-39; or
D. 
A merger or consolidation of lots (also referred to as "reverse subdivision").
A. 
Final Plan submission required.
(1) 
A Final Plan submission for each major subdivision or land development must be filed by the applicant and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of this Article VI.
(2) 
A Final Plan shall only be submitted after a Preliminary Plan has been approved by the Planning Commission, if a Preliminary Plan is required.
B. 
Final Plan submission deadline. See § 490-29F.
C. 
Filing and distribution.
(1) 
The applicant shall file with the City Staff at least 20 calendar days prior to a regular City Planning Commission meeting (not including a workshop meeting):
(a) 
The required fees; and
(b) 
The information and plans required under § 490-34.
(2) 
The City Staff shall forward applicable plans and documents to the City Planning Commission prior to or at the first regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting after a proper submission.
(3) 
Applicant's distribution. It is the applicant's responsibility to:
(a) 
Make agreements with the appropriate utility companies to guarantee applicable provision of service;
(b) 
Submit a complete application to PennDOT for any needed permit for access to or work within a State road right-of-way;
(c) 
Provide information to DEP or other agencies for any permits that might be required;
(d) 
Submit a copy of the soil erosion and sedimentation plan to the County Conservation District, and pay their required review fees, if earth disturbance is proposed, and if such erosion control plan was not approved at the preliminary plan level;
(e) 
Unless the City agrees to forward the plans, the applicant shall provide a copy of the plans for the Delaware County Planning Commission, with any required fee;
(f) 
If a sewage facility planning module is required by DEP, the applicant shall submit two complete copies for City use, plus shall submit copies of the module and plans to various agencies as required under State regulations. A sewage planning module shall be completed and fully approved prior to final plan approval.
(4) 
Revisions. A detailed list of revisions from a previously submitted plan shall be provided whenever a revised plan is submitted. The developer's plan preparer shall certify that the list of revisions is complete.
D. 
Review by City Engineer; determination of completeness.
(1) 
The City Engineer should review the submission and provide a report to the Planning Commission. At least an initial review should be provided prior to the first Planning Commission meeting at which the submission will be discussed.
(2) 
The applicant and/or his/her plan preparer should make reasonable efforts to resolve technical engineering considerations outside of and prior to Planning Commission meetings.
(3) 
A copy of findings of the City Engineer should be sent or handed in person to the applicant or his/her representative and the Planning Commission.
(4) 
If the required fees have not been paid and the escrow account has not been properly funded, a submittal shall not be considered to be complete, and shall not be officially accepted by the City, until such amounts are paid in full.
(5) 
Based upon an initial review by the City Staff and/or the City Engineer, at the first regular meeting where the submittal is considered, the Planning Commission shall have the authority to determine that a submittal is incomplete. To be complete, the submission shall contain a fully completed application form and all types of documents and plans specified in the checklist. If a submission is determined to not be complete, the applicant and/or representative shall be notified, and the submission shall not have been considered to have been officially accepted by the City. In such case, the official acceptance of the plans shall not occur until the City Staff or City Engineer later certifies that all required information has been submitted.
(6) 
The time limits of the MPC for action on a submittal shall not begin to apply until a complete submittal has been achieved.
E. 
Review and action by planning commission. The City Planning Commission shall accomplish the following within the time limitations of MPC (unless the applicant grants a written time extension):
(1) 
Review applicable reports received from official review agencies;
(2) 
Determine whether the Final Plan Submission meets the requirements of this chapter and other applicable ordinances; and
(3) 
Approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the Final Plan submission within the time limits established by the MPC. As of the adoption date of this chapter, the MPC requires:
(a) 
The Planning Commission to act on the application and render its decision and communicate it to the applicant not later than 90 days following the date of the regular meeting of the next regularly scheduled City Planning Commission following the date the application is filed (or after a final order of the court remanding an application), provided that should the next regular meeting occur more than 30 days following the filing of the application (or the final order of the court), the ninety-day period shall be measured from the 30th day following the day the application has been filed.
(b) 
No subdivision or land development shall be granted final approval until a report is received from the Delaware County Planning Commission or until the expiration of 30 days from the date the application was forwarded to the DCPC (whichever comes first).
F. 
Decision by Planning Commission.
(1) 
Notice to applicant. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant personally or mailed to him/her at his/her last-known address not later than 15 days following the decision.
(2) 
Dedications.
(a) 
The approval of the Final Plan by the Planning Commission shall not by itself constitute an acceptance of the dedication of any street or other proposed public way, space, or area, unless such acceptance is specified at such time.
(b) 
Any such acceptance of dedication shall only occur after formal action of the City at such time.
(c) 
As part of an improvements agreement, if the City elects to accept lands offered for dedication, the submission shall be accompanied by duly executed instruments of conveyance to the City. Such instruments shall state that the title thereof is free and unencumbered.
(d) 
The City may require that a subdivider provide title insurance if land is to be dedicated to the City.
(3) 
Disapproval. When a Final Plan submission is disapproved, the decision shall specify defects found in the submission, shall describe requirements which have not been met, and shall cite the provisions of the statute or ordinance relied upon in each case.
(4) 
Conditions. The Planning Commission may attach reasonable conditions to an approval to ensure the carrying out of this chapter, other City ordinances and State laws and regulations. If conditions are placed upon an approval, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant or his authorized representative, in writing, to accept or reject the conditions within a maximum of 30 days after the date of the decision by the Planning Commission. If the applicant fails to accept or reject the conditions within such time period, then it shall be presumed that the applicant has accepted all of the conditions upon the approval. If the applicant rejects any condition, then the approval shall be rescinded, unless a decision of a court determines such condition was not valid.
(a) 
The applicant shall be required to show compliance with all the conditions upon the final plan approval within one year after the date of the decision by the Planning Commission, unless a written extension is granted by the Planning Commission.
G. 
Development in stages.
(1) 
If requested by the applicant, the Planning Commission may permit the undertaking of the required improvements and the preparation of the Final Plan to be completed in a series of sections or stages, each covering a portion of the proposed subdivision or land development as shown on the Preliminary Plan.
(2) 
If Final Plans are to be filed in sections or stages, each section or stage shall provide sufficient access, utilities and amenities to allow the development to properly function if future stages are not built.
(3) 
The boundaries of phases and the timing of related improvements shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
H. 
Statement of approval. At the request of the applicant, the City shall furnish the applicant with a signed copy of a resolution indicating approval of the applicant's final plan contingent upon the applicant providing a satisfactory financial security. The final plan will not be signed by City officials until a satisfactory financial security is presented. The resolution of contingent approval shall expire and be deemed to be revoked if the financial security agreement is not provided within 90 days, unless a written extension is granted by the City.
A. 
General provisions.
(1) 
All of the information and materials listed in this section are required as part of all final plans for:
(a) 
A major subdivision; or
(b) 
A land development.
(2) 
This list of requirements shall serve as both a list of requirements, and as a checklist for the applicant and the City to ensure completion of submissions. The applicant shall submit completed photocopies of this section as part of the application.
B. 
The required information listed in this section may be combined or separated onto different sheets, provided that the plans will be clearly readable. If a particular plan or item was submitted at the Preliminary Plan stage, and is still complete and accurate, then the applicant may reference that submittal in the Final Plan submission instead of providing additional copies.
C. 
City of Chester.
Final Plan for Major Subdivisions and Major Land Developments **
Checklist and List of Submittal Requirements
Project Name/Address:
Contact Person for Questions About Application:
Daytime Phone No(s).________________ Email
Date of Submittal:
Attach this checklist to a signed copy of the application, which is included in Appendix A of this chapter.
*
Place a checkmark in the applicable column 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 written request for a waiver or modification is also required under § 490-7.
**
See § 490-29A regarding whether a land development needs to submit a final plan under this section or under the reduced requirements of Article VII.
Submitted
Not Submitted*
A.
General submission items (the City may require the applicant to file additional copies):
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1.
Two copies of completed City Application (see Appendix A).
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2.
Required City review fee(s).
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3.
Required City escrow funds (to fund reviews).
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4.
Two copies of the Final Plan Checklist (using the photocopies of the pages in this section).
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5.
Five print copies of the complete Final Plans, with original signatures and seals of Plan Preparers on one "file copy."
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6.
Five print copies of only the Layout Plans.
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7.
Two sets of Supportive Documents.
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8.
Notification that a copy of the plans were delivered by the applicant to the Delaware County Planning Commission, unless the City has agreed to forward those plans.
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9.
If a sewage facility planning module is required by DEP, the applicant shall submit three complete copies for City use, plus shall prove that all copies have been sent as required to review agencies.
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10.
A PDF copy of the Plans distributed to the City on a flash storage drive (or other method acceptable to the City).
B.
Drafting requirements; all information shall be legibly and accurately presented:
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1.
Plans prepared on a standard sized sheet (such as 18"x24," 22"x34," 24"x36," 30"x42" or 36"x48"). All copies of plans should be folded to approximately 9"x12" size in such a manner that the title of the sheet faces out, except exceptionally large and thick sets of plans may be rolled.
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2.
Plans drawn at a standard scale (such as 1 inch = 50 feet).
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3.
All dimensions set in feet and decimal parts thereof, and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds.
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4.
Differentiation between existing and proposed features.
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5.
Boundary line of the parcel, shown clearly and distinctly.
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6.
If layout plans involve more than one sheet, a map of the layout of the entire project at an appropriate scale on one sheet, with a key map showing how the layout sheets connect.
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7.
If layout plans involve more than one sheet, a map of the layout of the entire project at an appropriate scale on one sheet, with a key map showing how the layout sheets connect.
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8.
If the parcel(s) crosses a municipal boundary, a map showing both the portions in Chester City and the other municipality(ies), in sufficient detail for the City to determine how the parts will interrelate.
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9.
Required profiles shown at a scale of 1" = 50' horizontal and 1" = 5' vertical, or other standard scale.
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10.
All sheets numbered and listed on one page.
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11.
Words "Final Plan" and sheet title (such as "Layout Plan") on each sheet
C.
General information:
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1.
Name of project on each sheet.
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2.
Name of landowner and developer (with addresses).
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3.
Names and addresses of abutting property owners.
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4.
Lot lines of adjacent lots, and approximate locations of any buildings, common open spaces, detention basins or drainage channels existing or approved within 50 feet of the boundaries of the proposed project.
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5.
Notarized Owners Statement (See Appendix B).
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6.
Surveyor and plan preparer's statement (See Appendix B).
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7.
Approval/review signature blocks for: the City Planning Commission and County Planning Commission (see Appendix B).
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8.
Location map with a graphic scale showing the boundaries of the project in relation to the approximate location of the following features within 100 feet from the boundaries of the parcel: existing and proposed streets, waterways, parks, and municipal borders.
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9.
North arrow, graphic scale, written scale.
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10.
Date of plan and all subsequent revision dates (especially noting if this is a revision of a previously approved plan), with space for future revision dates and notations of general type of revisions.
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11.
Property identification numbers for parcel being subdivided from County records.
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12.
A statement on the plan of proposed principal uses that are intended on each lot.
D.
Existing conditions map:
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1.
Existing contour lines shown at the same scale as the layout plan as follows:
a.
Shall be based on a field survey or photogrammetric procedure, with an established bench mark.
b.
The contour interval shall be sufficient to determine compliance with City ordinances. An interval of 2 feet for slopes of less than 15% and 5 feet for slopes of 15% or greater is generally recommended.
c.
Note: Contours are not required to be shown within areas of lots of 10 acres or more that the Plan states are clearly not intended to be altered as a result of this proposed approval, unless needed for stormwater management.
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2.
Identification of any slopes of 15% to 25%, and greater than 25%.
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3.
Watercourses (with any name), natural springs, lakes.
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4.
Wetlands. Detailed delineations by a qualified professional of wetlands are required with a metes and bounds description and shall be dimensioned from lot lines.
a.
The applicant may be granted Final Plan approval conditioned upon receipt of all required Federal and State wetland permits.
b.
See the "supporting documentation" portion of this section regarding wetland studies.
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5.
Location of any areas within the 100-year floodplain (with differentiation between floodway and floodfringe if available from official Federal floodplain maps).
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Approximate locations and names of soil types based upon the most current Delaware County Soil Survey or more detailed professional study, with identification of the following types of soils: alluvial, hydric, depth to bedrock of less than three feet or a seasonally high water table of less than three feet.
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7.
Area and location of any proposed common open space (if none proposed, place "W" in Not Submitted Column).
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8.
If any common open space is proposed: method of ownership and entity, proposed to be responsible for maintenance, description of intended purposes, proposed improvements (such as rough grading) and any proposed recreation facilities.
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9.
Existing and proposed utility easements and restrictive covenants and easements for purposes which might affect development (stating which easements and rights-of-ways are proposed for dedication to the City).
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10.
Any proposed evergreen screening, buffer yards or earth berming (if required by Chapter 550, Zoning).
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11.
Areas of existing mature woods that are proposed to be protected and preserved or removed.
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12.
General types, sizes and locations of any required street trees (see § 490-70), paved area landscaping and any other major proposed landscaping.
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13.
Any proposed fencing (including height and type) and/or landscaping around any stormwater basin (see § 490-59).
E.
Man-made features:
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1.
Existing and proposed lot lines. The boundaries of lots (other than a residual lot of at least 10 acres) shall be determined by accurate field survey, closed with an error not to exceed 1 in 10,000 and balanced. The boundaries of any residual parcel which is 10 acres or more may be determined by deed. Any residual lot of less than 10 acres shall fully comply with this chapter.
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2.
Location of existing monuments.
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3.
Sufficient measurements of all lots, streets, rights-of-way, easements and community or public areas to accurately and completely reproduce each and every course on the ground.
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4.
Existing and proposed (if known) building locations and land uses.
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5.
Overhead electrical high-voltage lines and rights-of-ways/easements.
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6.
Applicable zoning district and required minimum lot area.
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7.
Minimum setback requirements shown for each lot.
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8.
Statement of type of water and sewer service proposed (such as "public water and public sewage services").
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9.
Required and proposed building coverage and impervious coverage (may be stated as "typical proposed" for single-family detached homes).
F.
Proposed layout:
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1.
Total acreage of site and total proposed number of lots and dwelling units.
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2.
Identification number for each lot (and for each building if more than one principal building per lot).
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3.
Lot width (at minimum building setback line) and lot area for each lot.
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4.
Dimensions of each lot in feet.
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5.
Existing rights-of-way and cartway widths and locations of existing streets, including existing streets/roads within 200 feet of boundaries of parcel.
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6.
Proposed rights-of-way and cartway widths and locations of existing and proposed streets, including streets proposed as part of other projects within 100 feet of the boundaries of parcel.
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7.
Street center line information, including bearings and distances.
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8.
Horizontal curve data including radius, tangent, or length and delta, cord bearing and distance. Such information may be listed in a table, using reference numbers on a plan, provided that sufficient information is provided along each course (such as radius and arc length) such that each course can be reproduced in the field.
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9.
Right-of-way and curblines.
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10.
Beginning and end of proposed street/road construction.
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11.
Street/road improvements proposed by the applicant (such as including any acceleration/deceleration lanes, traffic signal, street re-alignment or construction improvement).
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12.
Any proposed curbing (place "W" in "Not Submitted" column if not proposed).
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13.
Any proposed sidewalks or walkways (place "NA" in "Not Submitted" column if not proposed), with any proposed handicapped ramps at intersections.
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14.
Names of existing streets and initial proposed names of new streets.
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15.
Designation of streets proposed to be dedicated to the City or to remain private.
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16.
Evidence that a proposed new street or driveway entrance to a State road will meet PennDOT sight distance requirements, unless a valid Highway Occupancy Permit has already been issued, or an entrance to a City road where sight distance requirements are established by Article X.
G.
Utility plan:
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1.
Symbols. As applicable, the following existing and proposed items shall be shown for each lot:
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Existing and proposed water supply wells.
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Existing and proposed on-lot septic systems.
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2.
If public or centralized sewage service is proposed:
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a.
Proposed contour lines on same sheet as utility layout.
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b.
Location and size of lines and laterals, with locations corresponding to stations on the profile.
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c.
Locations of manholes, with invert elevation of flow line and grade at top of each manhole.
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d.
Proposed lot lines and any proposed easements or rights-of-way needed for the utilities.
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e.
Location of all other drainage facilities and public utilities in the vicinity of sanitary sewer lines.
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f.
Type, size, length and grade of sewer lines.
3.
If public or centralized water service is proposed:
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a.
Location and size of existing and proposed waterlines.
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b.
Existing and proposed fire hydrant locations.
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c.
Distance noted that water lines will have to be extended to reach existing lines (if not already abutting the parcel).
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4.
As applicable, existing and proposed underground natural gas, electrical, telephone, cable TV and any other utility lines, with any easements shown that will affect development.
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5.
List of contacts for underground utilities in the area, with phone numbers stated on the grading plans, as required by State Act 172.
H.
Grading and stormwater management plan:
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1.
Locations of existing and proposed storm drainage facilities or structures, including detention basins (with capacity), swales, pipes (with sizes), culverts and inlets.
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2.
Capacity, depth, dimensions and locations of detention basins.
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3.
Watershed areas for each drainage structure or swale (for pre- and post-development) or point of concentration.
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4.
Additional information as required by Chapter 477, Stormwater Management.
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Locations of any proposed or existing stormwater easements.
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6.
Intended design year standards for culverts, bridge structures and/or other stormwater facilities.
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7.
Location of all existing and proposed underground utilities.
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8.
Entity responsible to maintain/own any detention basin.
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9.
Existing and proposed contour lines (see text under "Natural Features").
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10.
Where cuts or fills extend beyond the right-of-way, cross-sections at 50 feet intervals shall be required unless waived by the City Engineer.
I.
For uses other than single-family detached or two-family dwellings:
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1.
Evidence that the project meets the density requirements of Chapter 550, Zoning, stating maximum and proposed densities.
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2.
Evidence that the project will meet the off-street parking requirements of Chapter 550, Zoning, including existing, minimum and proposed numbers of spaces.
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3.
Arrangement of off-street parking spaces, parking aisles, paved areas and off-street loading areas.
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4.
For single-family attached dwellings, any proposed methods to ensure privacy between outdoor semi-private areas (such as fences between rear yard).
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5.
Illustrative sketches of proposed buildings (encouraged not required).
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Number, sign area, height and location of proposed signs (may be addressed in future zoning application).
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Major types and locations of outdoor lighting (may be addressed in future zoning application).
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8.
Location of any proposed outdoor storage areas.
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9.
Square feet of paved area, including areas covered by stone.
J.
Erosion and sedimentation plan:
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1.
Drawings showing locations and types of proposed measures, and construction details complying with the regulations and standards of the County Conservation District and DEP.
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2.
Narrative describing proposed soil erosion and sedimentation control methods.
K.
Street plan-profiles (with profile drawings on same sheet as plan drawings):
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1.
Profile of existing and proposed ground surface along center line of street.
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Proposed center line grade with percent on tangents and elevations at 50-foot intervals.
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3.
All vertical curve data including length, elevations and minimum sight distance as required by Article X.
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4.
Cross sections as required by the City Engineer to be necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.
L.
Sanitary sewer and storm drain plan-profiles (with profile drawings on same sheet as plan drawings):
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1.
Profile of proposed ground surface with elevations at top of manholes or inlets.
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2.
Profile of storm sewer and sanitary sewer lines, corresponding to stations.
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3.
All line crossings of other utilities.
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4.
Slope and length of pipes.
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5.
Invert elevation and top of grate or manhole elevation.
M.
Additional final plan requirements:
1.
Protective covenants shall be placed on the land providing for:
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a.
Clear sight triangle easements (see § 490-55D and H).
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b.
All needed utility, drainage, maintenance, pedestrian, open space or other easements.
2.
Required Plan Notations. The following wording shall be required to be placed on any final subdivision or land development plan, as applicable:
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a.
If access will be provided onto a State highway and a required PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit has not been granted, then the following or closely similar wording shall be stated:
"NOTICE - A PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit for Lot No(s). _____ is required pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1242, No. 428), known as the "State Highway Law," before driveway access to a state highway is permitted. Access to the state highway shall be only as authorized by a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. No Building Permits, Zoning Permits or Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued for said lot until such time as a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit has been secured and filed with the City. The City shall not be held liable for damages to persons or property arising out of issuance or denial of a Highway Occupancy Permit by the PA Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 508 of the PA Municipalities Planning Code."
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b.
"Any well and sewage disposal systems shall be constructed in accordance with standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection."
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c.
"Individual owners of lots must receive approval from the City Sewage Enforcement Officer for a sewage permit prior to undertaking the construction of an on-lot sewage disposal system or building that will need to be served by such a system. Additionally, no development shall occur in the alternative drain field location without the prior written approval of the Zoning Officer and Sewage Enforcement Officer."
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d.
If applicable: "Chester City does not guarantee that any individual lot or location within a lot will be able to sustain any type of well or sewage disposal system."
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e.
Notations stating that the property owner is responsible for maintenance of drainage swales.
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f.
Notations stating that wetland permits may be required from the Army Corps of Engineers or PA DEP.
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g.
Notations recognizing and stating that the City of Chester is not liable and is not providing any guarantee regarding any stormwater, wetland, erosion control or any other review.
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3.
Street Lighting:
a.
Existing streetlighting.
b.
Any proposed streetlighting (or notation stating none is proposed), including types of poles, spacing of poles and intensity of lamps.
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4.
Proposed monument and marker locations.
N.
Landscape plan.
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1.
Show trees to be protected and preserved.
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2.
Include a keyed planting schedule detailing the quantity, species, and size of all plant materials.
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3.
Include a note committing the owner to the permanent maintenance and replacement of all plant materials depicted on the landscape plan, including lawn areas, fences, and retaining walls.
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4.
Clearly designate lawn areas.
O.
Construction details: (following any applicable City improvement standards).
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1.
Typical cross-section and specifications for street construction as required by § 490-55.
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2.
Drainage swale cross-section and materials.
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3.
Pipe bedding details.
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4.
Storm drainage structures details, including cross-sectional drawings, any detention basin outfall structure and spillway.
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5.
Sanitary sewer structures.
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Curb and sidewalk details.
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Street tree and site planting details.
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8.
Erosion and sedimentation details.
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9.
Centralized water details, if applicable.
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10.
Pavement sections.
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11.
Retaining walls. Retaining walls greater than four feet in height require a stamp by a professional engineer or architect.
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12.
Trash dumpster enclosures.
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13.
Handicap parking/access facilities.
P.
Supporting documents and additional information:
Supporting written and data reports submitted at the time of the preliminary plan are not required to be resubmitted unless they need to be revised to reflect changes between the preliminary and the final plans.
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1.
A copy of any "Supporting Documentation and Additional Information" that was required for the Preliminary Plan and that needed to be adjusted or revised to reflect changes between the Preliminary and the Final Plan.
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2.
If the subdivision or land development was not required to submit a Preliminary Plan, a copy of any supporting information listed in § 490-30 that is applicable to this project.
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List of Modifications or Waivers requested to this chapter that are needed but have not yet been granted.
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Deed Restrictions. All private deed restrictions, homeowners' or condominium association agreements or covenants already imposed or to be imposed as a condition to sale that may affect the subdivision or land development plan. Any homeowner or condominium association agreement regarding maintenance of utilities and common facilities may be subject to review by the City Solicitor and acceptance by the City.
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Dedicated Improvements. The developer shall provide a deed of dedication together with an 8 1/2" x 11" plan of each such improvement.
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Non-Dedicated Streets Agreement. Agreement for any street not offered for dedication stating who is responsible for the improvement and maintenance of such streets. The developer shall be responsible for such maintenance until the condominium or homeowners' association is established and operational.
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Recreation Land or Common Open Space Agreement. Legal provisions addressing any dedication, preservation and/or maintenance of recreation land and/or common open space, as applicable. Any method of required preservation or ownership of such land shall be subject to the review of the City Solicitor and acceptance by the City.
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Storm Drainage Calculations. See Chapter 477, Stormwater Management. All calculations shall be submitted for review by the City Engineer.
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Development Schedule. A statement indicating the approximate date when construction can be expected to begin and be completed.
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PennDOT Reviews. The applicant shall submit to the City a copy of the application to PennDOT for any needed occupancy permit to have access onto a State highway. If a needed permit is not issued prior to Final Approval, such permit shall automatically be a condition of Final Plan approval.
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Water Certification. If water service is proposed by means other than by private individual wells owned by the owner of each lot, the applicant shall present evidence to the City that the service will be provided by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association of property owners or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility, as permitted by the City.
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This evidence shall include a copy of one or more of the following, as appropriate: a) the "Certificate of Public Convenience" from the PA Public Utility Commission, b) a copy of an application submitted for such certificate or a cooperative agreement or c) a commitment or agreement to serve the area in question.
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Wetland Statement. The applicant shall provide a signed statement of whether areas of the parcel proposed to be altered, disturbed or developed includes "wetlands" under the applicable Federal and/or State definitions.
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If applicable, copy of the wetland study, and qualifications of person who prepared the study.
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Addresses. Plan showing existing street address numbers of adjacent lots and proposed street address numbers of proposed lots, as issued by the City.
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With each revision of a previously submitted plan, the Plan Preparer shall either:
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Certify in writing that no changes were made to the Plan, other than changes requested by the City; or
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List the changes that were made, other than those requested by the City (not including typographic corrections).
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Materials required prior to recording: The following are not required at the time of final plan submission, but are required prior to recording of the final plan and prior to the construction of any buildings.
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Utilities Agreements and Permits:
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All signed agreements or contracts with utility companies, water companies or authorities or sewage companies or authorities for the provision of services to the project.
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Approval letters from all appropriate Federal and State agencies of any private central water supply system or private central sewage disposal system.
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Approved DEP Sewage Planning Module, if applicable.
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DEP Water Quality Management Permit, if applicable.
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See "Record Plan" requirements in § 490-50.