As a sketch plan is not required under the terms of this chapter, the submission thereof shall not be construed to mean or imply the submission or filing of a subdivision and/or land development plan for approval. Landowners or developers are urged, for their own benefit, to prepare a sketch plan and to review the same with the Planning Commission prior to the preparation of the preliminary subdivision and/or land development plan. Such a review may be conducted for the purpose of engaging in a discussion of the proposed use(s) and the location and arrangement of lots, streets, improvements and other construction with regard to such items as: existing Township ordinances, codes, regulations, plans and maps, the Comprehensive Plan, the site and its natural features and adjoining areas and facilities. When submitted, the sketch plan shall reflect the following:
A. Conformance with Article
III, §
123-11, regarding sketch plan procedure, and in particular:
(1) The submission of 11 copies of the sketch plan through the office of the Township Manager.
(2) The submission at least 21 days prior to the regular monthly public meeting of the Planning Commission.
[Amended 5-9-1995 by Ord. No. 1314; 11-10-1998 by Ord. No. 1346]
B. Information such as the following, in order to engage in a meaningful review and discussion:
(1) A location map which highlights the location of the tract within the Township and depicts adjoining and nearby roads.
(2) Tract boundaries, with dimensions, and names of abutting owners.
(3) North arrow, scale and date.
(4) Streets on and adjacent to or near the tract, properly named or identified.
(5) Natural features of the site related to existing topography, soils, vegetation and watercourses, including such features as steep slopes, very steep slopes, flood hazard areas, flood fringe areas and other sensitive natural areas.
(6) Man-made features of the site, including existing buildings and major structures.
(7) Proposed general street and lot layout.
(8) In the case of a land development plan, the proposed location of all buildings and major structures, parking areas and other construction and/or improvements.
(9) Proposed method(s) of water supply and sewage disposal.
(10) Proof of ownership of the subject tract, or that the applicant is an authorized agent of the owner.