§ 123-14. Minor subdivision plan submission requirements.

Contents of minor subdivision plans. Applicants submitting a minor subdivision plan shall conform to the standards and provide the required information as described below:

A. 

Drafting standards.

(1) 

The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn to a scale not in excess of one inch equals 50 feet, except that, if the parcel being subdivided is five acres or larger, the plan may be drawn to a scale not in excess of one inch equals 100 feet.

(2) 

Dimensions shall be in feet and decimals, and bearings all be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds.

(3) 

The plan shall show the courses and distances of the boundary line survey of the entire land to be subdivided.

(4) 

The sheet or sheets shall be one of the following sizes: 15 inches by 18 inches, 18 inches by 30 inches or 24 inches by 36 inches.

(5) 

If more than one sheet is necessary, each sheet shall use the same scale, shall be the same size and consecutively numbered to show its relation to the total number of sheets comprising the plan, i.e., Sheet No. 1 of five sheets, etc. A key map shall be provided to show the relationship of all sheets together.

B. 

Location and identification. Each plan shall provide:

(1) 

The name of the subdivision or land development.

(2) 

A key map relating the subdivision or land development to at least three existing intersections in the Township.

(3) 

The name and address of the owner(s) and, if applicable, the name and address of the agent. Some proof showing the agent's relationship to the owner shall also be submitted with the plan.

(4) 

The name, address and signature of the registered surveyor responsible for the property lines shown on the plan; and the name, address and signature of the registered engineer responsible for the design and layout of public and/or private improvements. The professional seal of the surveyor and/or engineer is required on the plan prior to final plan approval in compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

(5) 

A statement of total tract size.

(6) 

The date of preparation or revision of the plan, the scale and a North point.

(7) 

A legend sufficient to clearly differentiate between existing and proposed conditions.

(8) 

The plan shall include a note setting forth the present land use and the zoning requirements, including the applicable lot size and yard requirements. The plan also shall show the requirements of any other Township ordinance, if any, on both the land to be subdivided and the adjacent land.

C. 

Existing features.

(1) 

Streets bordering or crossing the tract, showing names, right-of-way and cartway widths and surface conditions.

(2) 

Locations of other streets within 200 feet of the tract.

(3) 

The approximate locations of sanitary and/or storm sewer lines.

(4) 

The location of all floodplains as defined by Chapter 143, Zoning.

(5) 

Contours obtained from United States Geological Survey maps for subdivisions, minimum five-foot intervals for land developments.

(6) 

The location and description of existing buildings and other structures, labeled "To Remain" and designated with solid lines or "To Be Removed" and designated with a broken line, as applicable; also, the location and description of existing buildings and other structures less than 50 feet beyond the tract boundaries.

(7) 

Outer limits of tree masses and woodlands.

(8) 

Locations of any natural or man-made features which may affect the developability of the land, such as quarries, marshlands, etc., within the property and up to 50 feet beyond the tract boundaries.

(9) 

Locations and descriptions of major utilities, such as pipelines and electric transmission lines, both above and below ground, with a note describing additional setback or development restrictions required in their regard.

(10) 

Areas subject to deed restrictions or easements.

(11) 

Location and boundaries of all soil types.

[Amended 8-10-1992 by Ord. No. 384]

(12) 

The plans shall reference any land to be dedicated or reserved for public or common use.

D. 

Proposed layout.

(1) 

The layout and dimensions of all lots, including the net lot area of each in square feet and/or acres.

(2) 

All building setback lines shall be shown with distances from the ultimate right-of-way lines.

(3) 

The location of areas reserved for future access, noted on the plan.

(4) 

A planting plan showing the location, species, size and number of all required plant materials.

[Added 8-10-1992 by Ord. No. 384]

E. 

Additional requirements for minor subdivision within floodplains. Minor subdivision applications for land within floodplains must conform to the applicable requirements established for such lands in § 123-18B of this article.

F. 

Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance requirements. All subdivisions and land development shall be subject to all of the requirements of the Township Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance. A stormwater and erosion control plan, when required by the Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance, shall be submitted concurrent with the minor subdivision plan application.

Editor's Note: See Part 3, Stormwater and Erosion Control, of this chapter.