Monroe County TOWNSHIP QF JACKSON SUBDIVIS16N AND IAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE. PENEdS VALLEY PUBUSHERS. As Amended Through

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1 TOWNSHP QF JACKSON Monroe County SUBDVS6N AND AND DEVELOPMENT ORDNANCE Ordinance 39, September 8, 989 As Amended Through Ordinance 92-0, April 9, 992 PENEdS VALLEY PUBUSHERS

2 CHAPTER 22 SUBDVSON AND LAND DEVELOPMENT Part Authority, Purpose Jurisdiction and Short Title 90. Legislative Authority 02. Purpose 903. Jurisdiction 904. Recorded Plans Part 2 Definitions 920. nclusions Definitions Part 3 Procedure Establishment of Procedures Sketch Plan Submission of Plans General Procedures for Preliminary and Final Plans for Major Sub d ivis ions Procedures for Preliminary Plans for Major Subdivisions Procedures for Final Plans for Major Subdivisions Requirements for All Minor Subdivisions Review Fees Time Limit on Recording All Subdivisions Part 4 Plan Requirements 940. Application All Plans Additional Requirements for Preliminary and Final Plans Preliminary Plan Final Plan

3 Part 5 Design Standards 550. Application Design Standards Applicable to All Types of Development Residential Subdivision Design Standards Provisions Regulating Mobile Home Parks Commercial and ndustrial Subdivision and Land Development Provisions Regulating Campgrounds Part 6 Required mprovements General Monuments and Markers Street mprovements Street Signs Water Supply Sewage System Drainage Other Utilities Completion of mprovements or Guarantee Thereof Prerequisite to Final Plat Approval Release from mprovement Bond Remedies to Effect Completion of mprovements 70. Revision and Amendment Hardship and Variance Reconsideration and Appeal Commission Reports Penalty and Legal Action Sol. Part 7 Administration Part 8 Appendix A Storm Water Drainage Runoff Calculations - 0 -

4 (22, 0) ' ( 22, 50) Part Authority, Purpose, Jurisdiction and Short Title 0. Legislative Authority.. The Township of Jackson, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, under authority of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. lo0 -- et seq., hereby adopts the following regulations governing the subdivision and development of land within the Township. 2. All plans for subdivisions and land development shall be submitted to the Commission and approved by the Planning Commission and signed by the Supervisors before the plans shall be recorded. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 0) 802. Purpose. This Chapter has been adopted in order to create conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of the Township through the provision of regulations that will insure the harmonious development -of the community. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5 02) 503. Jurisdiction. The provisions contained herein shall apply to all land within the corporate limits of the Township. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 03) 904. Recorded Plans. The provisions and requirements of these regulations shall apply to and control all land subdivisions and land developments whose plans have not been approved and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Monroe County, Pennsylvania, prior to July, 973; provided, however, that any change, other than a correction of erroneous mathematical data, in a recorded plan shall constitute a resubdivision, which shall make said plan subject to these regulations. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 504) - -

5 ' 8 ~ (22, 920) Part 2 Definitions (22, 20) 920. nclusions. n the application of these regulations, the rules and definitions contained in this Part shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise. A. Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular; words used in the present tense shall include the future tense. B. C. The word "may" is permissive. D. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory. The word "lot" shall include the words "piece" and "parcel." E. The phrase "used for" shall include the phrase "arranged for." F. The word person" shall include co rp or a t ion, ' unincorporated association,' "syndicate, and ttpartnershipt* as well as an individual. G. The word "building" shall include "structure" and shall be construed as if followed by the phrase "or part thereof." H. The word "street" shall include "avenue, "boulevard," court,' "expressway," "highway" and "road.. The word "watercourse" shall include "channel, "creek," "ditch," "dry run," "millrace,' "river," "spring,' "spring run" and stream. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 920) Definitions. Specific terms, or words used in regulations shall be defined as follows: ALLEY - a minor right-of-way providing secondary vehicular access to the side or rear of abutting property. APPLCATON FOR DEVELOPMENT - every application, whether preliminary, tentative or final required to be filed and approved prior to start of construction or development including but not limited to an application for a building permit, for the approval of a subdivision plat or plan or for the approval of a development plan. [Ord BLOCK, BLOCK, by streets. NTEROR - an area bounded by streets. EXTEROR - an area bounded by exterior property lines and BULDNG - a "building" is any structure intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of any person, animal or property of any kind. BULDNG, ACCESSORY - a building subordinate to the main building on a lot and used for purposes other than residential

6 (22, 202, cont'd) (22, 202, cont'd) BULDNG, RESDENTAL - a building which is designed, used or intended to be used for human occupancy. BULDNG LNE(S) - lines parallel to and inside of the property lines, within which buildings may be constructed. CAMPGROUNDS - a planned development, under single ownership, for rental or lease only of sites for use as tent and/or recreational vehicle camping on a temporary basis only, with recreational and service facilities, including central water and sewage systems. CLEAR SGHT TRANGLE - an area of unobstructed vision at street intersections defined by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the point of intersection of the street right-of-way lines, measured along the right-of-way lines. COMMSSON - the Jackson Township Planning Commission. COMMON OPEN SPACE - a parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water within a development site and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents of a development, not including streets, off-street parking areas, and areas set aside for public facilities. [Ord COMMONWEALTH - the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. COUNTY - Monroe County, Pennsylvania. CUL-DE-SAC (Dead End) - a minor street intersecting another street at one () end and terminating in a vehicular turnaround. DEDCATON - the deliberate appropriation of land by its owner for any general and public or limited public use reserving to himself no other rights than such as compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public use to which the property has been devoted. DEVELOPER - any landowner, agent of such landowner or tenant with the permission of such landowner, who makes or causes to be made a subdivision of land or a land development. DEVELOPNENT PLAN - the provisions for development including a planned residential development, a plat of subdivision, all covenants relating to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, streets, ways and parking facilities, common open space and public facilities. The phrase provisions of development plan" when used in this Chapter shall mean the written and graphic materials referred to in this definition. lord DEVELOPMENT, SELF-CONTANED - a residential subdivision including adequate areas for commercial, recreational and other necessary public uses, intended to be used exclusively by and maintained by owners of lots in the subdivision. DRVEWAY - a street used to provide access to a single property, the use thereof being limited exclusively to the dependent property, and the cost of construction and maintenance being borne exclusively by the dependent property owner served by the driveway

7 (22, 6202, cont'd) (23, 0202, cont'd) DWELLNG - see "Building, Residential." DWELLNG, SNGLE-FAMLY - a building and appurtenant structures designed for or used exclusively for occupancy by one () family, related by blood or adoption, and non-paying guests. EASEMENT - a right-of-way granted for limited use of private land for a public, or quasi-public purpose. ENGNEER - a professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, duly appointed as the engineer for a municipality, planning agency, or joint planning commission. ENGNEER, REGSTERED PROFESSONAL - a person registered and licensed to practice civil engineering within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whenever an engineer is cited in these regulations, it refers to a registered professional engineer. HOUSE TRALER - see "Mobile Home." HGHWAY - see "Street." LAND DEVELOPMENT - any of the following activities: () The improvement of one () lot or two (2) or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving: (a) A group of two (2) or more residential or nonresidential buildings, whether proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots regardless of the number of occupants or tenure; or, (b) The division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two (2) or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features; (2) A subdivision of land. (3) "Land development" does not include development which involves : (a) The conversion of an existing single family detached dwelling or single family semi-detached dwelling into not more than three (3) residential units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium; (b) The addition of an accessory building, including farm building, on a lot or lots subordinate to an existing principal building; or (c) The addition or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines of an enterprise which would be considered an amusement park. For the purposes of this subsection, an amusement park is defined as a tract or area used principally as a location for permanent amusement - 5 -

8 (22, 202, cont'd) (22, 5202, dont'd) structures or rides. This exclusion shall not apply to newly acquired acreage by an amusement park until initial plans for the expanded area have been approved by the proper authorities. [Ord LOT - a portion of a subdivision, intended as a unit of transfer of ownership, use, development, improvement and/or dedication. LOT - a designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit. [Ord LOT AREA - the area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, rear and side lot lines. LOT DEPTH - the average horizontal distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line. LOT WDTH - the average horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured parallel to the front lot line. LOT LNE, FRONT - that boundary of a lot which is along an existing or proposed right-of-way. n the case of corner lots, the line having the least dimension along a right-of-way shall be designated as the "front lot line." LOT LNE, REAR - that boundary of a lot which is most distant from and most nearly parallel to the front lot line. LOT LNE, SDE - any boundary of a lot which is not a front or a rear lot line. LOT OWNERS ASSOCATON - an organization either incorporated or not, of owners of lots or a specific subdivision, formed for the purpose of () operation, improvement and maintenance of streets, playgrounds, lakes, athletic fields, swimming pools, community halls, and other public areas in which the developer may have conveyed an interest, in common with others, to individual lot owners, or to the lot owners association," and for (2) the general civic betterment of the community as a whole. MOBLEHOME - a transportable, single family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy, contained in one () unit or in two (2) or more units designed to be joined into one () integral unit capable of again being separated for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and constructed so that it may be used without a permanent foundation. [Ord MOBLEHOME LOT - a parcel of land in a mobilehome park, improved with the necessary utility connections and other appurtenances necessary for the erection thereon of a single mobilehome. [Ord MOBLEHOME PARK - a parcel or contiguous parcels of land which has been so designated and improved that it contains two (2) or more mobilehome lots for the placement thereon of mobilehomes. [Ord

9 (22, $202, cont'd) (22, 5202, cont'd) MUNCPAL AUTHORTY - a body politic and corporate created pursuant to the Act of May 2, 945 (P.L. 382, No. 64), known as the "Municipalities Authority Act of 945." [Ord MUNCPALTY - shall be construed to mean either a township or borough within Monroe County as set forth and permitted under the provisions of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PLAN - a map or plan indicating the subdivision of land. PLAN, FNAL - a complete and exact plan, prepared for official recording as required by statute, to define property rights and proposed streets and/or other improvements. PLANNNG COMMSSON - see llcommission." PUBLC - the general citizenry, and the specific residents of a particular subdivision. PUBLC GROUNDS - includes: () Parks, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas and other public areas; (2) Sites for schools, sewage treatment, refuse disposal and other publicly owned or operated facilities; and [Ord (3) Publicly owned or operated scenic and historic sites. PUBLC HEARNG - a formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the Board of Supervisors or Planning Commission, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accordance with this Chapter. [Ord PUBLC MEETNG - a forum held pursuant to notice under the Act of July 3, 986 (P.L. 388, No. 84), known as the "Sunshine Act," 53 P.S et seq. [Ord PUBLC NOTCE - notice published once each week for two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing. The first publication shall not be more than thirty (30) days and the second publication shall not be less than seven (7) days from the date of the hearing. [Ord RECREATONAL VEHCLE - a self-propelled vehicle designed for recreational use, used for temporary living or sleeping purposes, or one designed to be towed by a light duty vehicle. RGHT-OF-WAY - land reserved for the public, or the abutting owners, for use as a street, alley, interior walk, or for other purposes. SHOULDER - the improved portion of a street immediately adjoining the travelway, for parking and for access to abutting properties. SGHT DSTANCE - the minimum extent of unobstructed vision (in 2 horizontal and/or vertical plane) along a street from a vehicle located at any given point on the street

10 (8, 5202, cont'd) (22, 5202, cont'd) STREET - includes street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, freeway, parkway, lane, alley, viaduct or any other ways used or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians whether public or private. [Ord STREET, COLLECTOR - a street which intercepts minor streets, provides access to abutting properties and serves or anticipates to serve between seven hundred fifty (750) and four thousand (4,000) vehicles daily. STREET, MAJOR - a street serving or anticipating to serve in excess of four thousand (4,000) vehicles daily, a large proportion thereof generally being through traffic. STREET, MNOR - a street used primarily to provide access to abutting property and serving or anticipating to serve up to seven hundred fifty (750) vehicles daily. STREET, PRVATE - a minor vehicular right-of-way providing access to private property which right-of-way shall be privately improved and maintained by the owners using or benefiting therefrom. Use of a private street is limited solely to minor subdivisions and shall not serve more than four (4) lots or four (4) principal buildings. [Ord STREET, PUBLC - a street dedicated to general public use, or abutting property owners use, or dedicated exclusively to the use of all owners of lots within a specified subdivision. STRUCTURE - any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land. [Ord SUBDVDER - see "developer.t SUBDVSON - the division or redivision of a lot, trzct or parcel of land by any means into two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development: Provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than ten (0) acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted. [Ord SUBMSSON - submission of plans and/or data for consideration by the Commission, the fee or consideration being as set forth in the regulations. SUBDVSON, MAJOR - any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision. SUBDVSON MNOR - division of land under one () of the following classifications: A. A division of any part, parcel or area of land which involves no new road, or street, or extension or improvement of any existing road or street other than a private street as - 8 -

11 (22, 8202, cont'd) (22, 52b2, cont'd) [Ord defined by this Section; provided, such private street has a minimum right-of-way width of fifty (50) feet; prohibits any further subdivision of lots unless approval of the Township is first obtained; and contains no more than four (4) lots or parcels. B. A division of any part, parcel or area of land for agricultural, lumbering, hunting or fishing purposes which involves no new road or street or extension or improvement of an existing road or street other than a private street as defined by this Section; provided, such private street has a minimum width of fifty (50) feet; provides that the installation of any sewage facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources; provides that the use of any lot is limited to agricultural, lumbering, hunting or fishing purposes unless the approval of the Township is first obtained; and prohibits any further subdivision of the lots unless the approval of the Township is first obtained. C. A division of any part, parcel or area of land for the purpose of joining or annexing a lot to an existing lot, parcel or tract of land; provided, a covenant running with the parcel to be conveyed joins it with and makes it an inseparable part of parcel to which it is joined. SUBSTANTALLY COMPLETED - where in the judgment of the Township engineer, at least ninety (90%) percent (based on the cost of the required improvements for which financial security was posted pursuant to the requirements of this Chapter) of those improvements required as a condition for final approval have been completed in accordance with the approved plan, so that the project will be able to be used, occupied or operated for its intended use. [Ord SURVEYOR, REGSTERED - a person registered and licensed to practice land surveying within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whenever a surveyor is cited in these regulations, it refers to a registered surveyor. TRAVELWAY - the improved portion of a street, between the shoulders, designed, constructed and used for the safe through movement of vehicles. WATER SURVEY - an inventory of the source, quantity, yield and use of groundwater and surface-water resources within the Township. [Ord YARD, FRONT - the required area from any building or structure to the front lot line. YARD, REAR - the required area from any building or structure to the rear lot line. YARD, SDE - the required area from any building or structure to any side lot line. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5202; as amended by Ord. 92-0, 4/9/992) - 9 -

12 (22, 30) (22, 530) Part 3 Procedure 30. Establishment of Procedures. The procedures established in this Part shall apply to all subdivisions that require approval of the Board of Supervisors, or review by the Planning Commission. The developer shall be responsible for observing all procedures, regulations and requirements of this Chapter, as established herein. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 30) 302. Sketch Plan. The developer may prepare a sketch plan for informal discussion with the Commission prior to submitting the official preliminary plan for review. The information to be shown on the sketch plan shall include enough detail to show the general layout proposed. The sketch plan will be reviewed with the developer or his representative, and comments and recommendations shall be submitted to the developer or his representative not later than the second regular meeting following submission. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5302) Submission of Plans.. Preliminary and final plans for all proposed subdivisions of land lying within the Township shall be filed with the Commission for review and approval. The developer shall be responsible for filing the required plans and information with the Commission. 2. Plans will be reviewed at regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission; provided, that such plans must be submitted to the Township Engineer at least ten (0) days prior to the meeting at which review is desired, or the plans will not be reviewed at that meeting. 3. The Commission may proceed to final action at the first consideration of a plan, providing that the plan and supporting data comply in all respects with the requirements for final plans. 4. Provided plans and data are submitted to the Township Engineer ten (0) days prior to the meeting, the Comission shall take formal action on the application not later than the second regular meeting following the submission for subdivision unless extreme or inclement weather conditions exist: that would require additional time for inspections. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 303) General Procedures for Preliminary and Final Plans for Major Subdivisions.. Number of Copies. The developer shall submit six (6) copies of the plans and supporting data under 303() to be reviewed by the Comission at a regular meeting, provided it has been submitted to the Engineer ten (0) days prior to the meeting. 2. Data. Plans and supporting data shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this Chapter

13 (22, 5304(3)) (22, 504(3)) 3. Notification of Action. Within fifteen (5) days after the meeting at which final action is taken, the Board of Supervisors shall notify, in writing, in accordance with 508 of the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended, 53 P.S. 0508, the developer, at his last known address, of the action taken on the plan, together with the reasons for not approving the proposed subdivision if the action is negative, or the recommendations of the Commission, if the plans are submitted for review only. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5304) Procedures for Preliminary Plans for Major Subdivisions.. The Commission may require changes and modifications of the preliminary plan, precedent to approval of the final plan. 2. Fee to be Paid. To defray a portion of the costs of subdivision review, a fee shall be paid at the time of filing of the preliminary plan to the order of the Township in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. n addition, the developer on any plan requiring a new street or road to be constructed, shall have added to the escrow, under 609() or, in lieu thereof, pay to the Township the fair and reasonable cost of all site inspections by the Township Engineer reasonably necessary to review and approve road construction whether base course, surface course, or drainage evaluations. [Ord (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5305; as amended by Ord. 92-0, 4/9/992) Procedures for Final Plans for Major Subdivisions. Final plans or sections thereof submitted after the period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of approval of the preliminary plans shall be considered to be new preliminary plans for which new fees shall be paid. No subsequent change or amendment in the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27, this Chapter or other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to commence and to complete any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such approval within five (5) years from such approval. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5306; as amended by Ord. 92-0, 4/9/992) Requirements for All Minor Subdivisions.. All minor subdivisions shall have submitted a plot plan of subdivision to scale, prepared by a registered engineer or registered land surveyor showing bearings and distances, north arrow, scale, date, rights-of-way, i f any, and any other information which will substantially aid the Planning Commission in review of the subdivision or its conformance to this Chapter. 2. At the time of submission of the plan, the applicant for any minor subdivision shall submit the appropriate fees in accordance with 5305(2). 3. The plan shall also show an adequate location so that the property can be located on a tax map or USGS quadrangle; the plan shall also contain approval blocks for appropriate signatures for the Planning Commission, and the Jackson Township Supervisors

14 (22, 307(4)) (22, 5307(4)) 4. All minor plans shall have plainly imprinted' thereon that the lots within said subdivision are under and subject to restrictions and covenants included in all subdivided lands in Jackson Township, as more particularly set forth in this Chapter. 5. The plan to be submitted shall be on a sheet size preferably eight and one-half by eleven (83" x ") inches or eight and one-half by fourteen (8" x 4") inches, suitable for recording contemporaneously with the deed, in lieu of a mylar and blue print. 6. The above standards are minimum requirements for minor subdivision filings, and the Planning Commission may, for cause, require any and all items required for major subdivisions if conditions so warrant. f any further requirements are deemed necessary by the Planning Commission, notice shall be given to the applicant for minor subdivision approval by the Planning Commission within forty-five (45) days from the date of the original submission of a plan. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 307) 308. Review Fees.. Review fees shall include the reasonable and necessary charges by the Township's professional consultants or engineer for review and report to the Township, and shall be set by resolution. Such review fees shall be reasonable and in accordance with the ordinary and customary charges by the Township Engineer or consultant for similar service in the community, but in no event shall the fees exceed the rate or cost charged by the engineer or consultant to the Township when fees are not reimbursed or otherwise imposed on applicants. 2. n the event the applicant disputes the amount of any such review fees, the applicant shall, within ten (0) days of the billing date, notify the Township that such fees are disputed, in which case the Township shall not delay or disapprove a subdivision or land development application due to the applicant's request over disputed fees. 3. n the event that the Township and the applicant cannot agree on the amount of review fees which are reasonable and necessary, then the fees shall be recalculated and recertified by another professional engineer licensed as such in this Commonwealth and chosen mutually by the Township and the applicant or developer. The estimate certified by the third engineer shall be presumed fair and reasonable and shall be the final estimate. n the event that a third engineer is so chosen, fees for the services of said engineer shall be paid equally by the Township and the applicant or developer. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98; as added by Ord. 92-0, 4/9/992) Time Limit on Recording All Subdivisions. Within ninety (90) days after final action by the Board of Supervisors the final plan or section thereof, as approved, shall be filed by the developer, in accordance with 53 of the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. P0503, for recording with the County Recorder of Deeds, and shall be a clear and legible reproducible print or tracing on linen or "Mylar." f the plan is not recorded within such period, the action of the Board of Supervisors shall become null and void. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5308; as amended by - Ord. 92-0, 4/9/992)

15 (22, 540) Part 4 Plan Requirements ' (22, 540) 540. Application. All sketch, preliminary and final plans for major subdivisions or land developments submitted for review and approval shall meet the requirements outlined in this Part. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98) All Plans. All preliminary and final plans for major subdivision or land development shall contain the following data, and sketch plans may contain the following data. Plans shall be clear legible white prints drawn to scale. A. Name and address of record owner and/or principals, B. Name and address of subdivider or developer if different than owner. C. Proposed name of subdivision of land development. D. Tract boundaries, if appropriate, showing bearings and distances. E. Name of municipality(ies) in which the subdivision or land development is located. F. Township boundary line if appropriate. G. Existing street, of public record, on or immediately adjoining the tract including name (if any) and right-of-way width. H. Street and lot layout of the proposed subdivision.. Graphic scale. J. Date. K. Name and address of registered engineer or surveyor responsible for the plan provided. L. The names of owners or subdivisions (including map book volume and page of any subdivision recordings) of all adjoining properties, including those across adjacent roads. [Ord M. All existing water courses, streams, ponds, lakes, etc. N. Location of one hundred (00) year flood zones. 0. Location and extent of various soil types and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources classification of each. P. Existing development within the site such as buildings, sewage systems, water systems, pipe lines, electric transmission lines, rights-of-way, easements and other man-made features. Q. Any restrictive covenants which might affect development. R. Areas of known rock outcropping and/or "stone fields." S. Contours at vertical intervals not greater than twenty (20') feet as accurately superimposed from the latest U.S.G.S. quadrangle map. n the event contours of a closer interval are available, such contours shall be shown. All contours shall be on the U.S.G.S. datum

16 (22, 5402(S), cont'd) (22, 402(S), Lont'd) n major subdivisions only a ten (0)-foot contour interval is required. [Ord T. Water Supply. f water is to be provided by means other than private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within the subdivision or development, applicants shall present evidence to the Board of Supervisors that the subdivision is to be supplied by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility. A copy of a Certificate of Public Convenience from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission or an application for such certificate, a cooperative agreement or a commitment or agreement to serve the area in question, whichever is appropriate, -- - shall be acceptable. [Ord (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5402; as amended by Ord. 92-0, 4/9/992) Additional Requirements for Preliminary and Final Plans.. Sheet Sizes. A. Plans shall be prepared on one () of the following standard sheet sizes: () Twelve (2") inches by eighteen (8") inches. (2) Eighteen (8") inches by twenty-four (24") inches. (3) Twenty-four (24") inches by thirty-six (36") inches. (4) Thirty-six (36") inches by forty-eight (48") inches. B. f necessary, the subdivision shall be shown on two (2) or more sheets or sections. C. The border width shall be two (2") inches along the upper or left-hand side of all plans; along the eighteen inch (8") length of sheet sizes one () and two (2) and along the thirty-six (36") inch length of sheet sizes three (3) and (4); and a border of at least one (") inch along the remaining three (3) sides. 2. Scales. Plans should be drawn in conformity with the following schedule, provided all courses, metes, bounds, and other information can be legibly and accurately presented on the plan. A. Where one-half () or more of the total number of lots or parcels shown on the plan have an area of two (2) acres or less, the scale shall be not less than one (") inch equals one hundred (00') feet. B. Where one-half () or more of the total number of lots or parcels shown on the plan have an area of ten (LO) acres or less the scale shall be not less than one (") inch equals two hundred (200') feet. C. Where one-half () or more of the total number of lots or parcels shown on the plan have an area of fifty (50) acres or less, the scale shall be not less than one (") inch equals four hundred (400') feet. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 4403)

17 ' (22, 5404) (22, 5404) Preliminary Plan.. The preliminary plan for a major subdivision or land development shall show the following information in addition to that required in 5402: A. Type of water supply and sewage disposal facilities proposed, i.e., on-lot or public. B. Location of soil test holes. C. Location and width of all proposed streets, rights-of-way and easements, parks, playgrounds, lakes, ponds or other bodies of water and other public buildings and areas; proposed street names; proposed lot lines and approximate dimensions; lot numbers in consecutive order. D. Proposed minimum set-back lines from lot lines. E. Proposed street names. 2. The following supportive plans, documents and information shall be submitted with the preliminary plan for major subdivision or land development. A. Map of entire contiguous holdings of owner indicating area and scope of proposed subdivision. B. Sketch of plan of proposed road system for area not included in preliminary plan. C. Typical cross-sections and specifications for all proposed streets and preliminary road profiles including grades, points of vertical curvature and tangency and length of vertical curve for any proposed street. D. Preliminary plan of surface drainage including preliminary design of any required bridge or culverts. The design shall meet the requirements of appropriate authorities or 5502(5) of this Chapter. E. Copies of any proposed deed restrictions and protective and restrictive covenants. F. The latest, current, appropriate U.S.G.S. quadrangle or portion thereof, with boundaries of the entire tract containing the subdivision clearly outlined to scale. G. When a major subdivision or land development will be served by a central water system, the following shall be submitted: () Public. When the subdivision or land development is to be served with water by an existing water company or authority, the developer shall submit two (2) copies of a letter from the water company or authority stating that the company or authority can adequately serve the subdivision. (2) Private. When the subdivision or land development is to be served by a private central water supply system: (a) The developer shall submit a preliminary plan of the proposed system showing all pertinent features. (b) The approval of the subdivision shall be conditioned upon the receipt by the Township of the approval of

18 (22, 5404(2) (G), cont'd) (22, 5404 (2) (G, dont 'd) the system by the appropriate agencies prior to final plan submission. (c) Failure to submit the approval of the system by the appropriate agencies shall render any conditional preliminary plan approval null and void. (d) The Commission and Supervisors shall have the right to review any such preliminary and final plans to determine the overall adequacy of the proposed system. H. When the major subdivision or land development will be served by a central sewage disposal system, the following shall be submitted: () Public. When the subdivision or land development is to be served by an existing sewer company or authority the developer shall : (a) Submit a preliminary plan of the proposed sewerage system showing all pertinent features. (b) Submit two (2) copies of a letter from the company or authority stating that the company or authority can adequately serve the subdivision or development. (c) The Commission and Supervisors shall have the right to review any such preliminary and final plans to determine compliance and compatibility of the same with any Township plans or studies and the overall adequacy of the proposed system. (2) Private. When the subdivision or land development is to be served by a private central sewage disposal system: (a) The developer shall submit a preliminary plan of the sewerage and treatment systems showing all pertinent features. (b) The developer shall submit four (4) copies of a completed planning module for land development concurrent with the preliminary plan or prior to final plan submission. (c) The approval of the subdivision shall be conditioned upon the receipt by the Township of the approval of the sewerage and treatment system by the appropriate agencies prior to final plan submission. (d) Failure to submit the approvals of the land planning modules and of the sewerage and treatment systems by the appropriate agencies shall render any conditional preliminary plan approval null and void. (e) The Commission and Supervisors shall have the right to review any such preliminary and final plans to determine compliance and compatibility of the same with any Township plans or studies and the overall adequacy of the proposed system.. When the major subdivision or land development will be served by on-lot sewage disposal systems, the following shall be submitted:

19 (22, 5404(2) (), cont'd) (22, 5404(2) ('r), cont'd) () The developer shall submit four (4) copies of a completed planning module for land development concurrent with the preliminary plan or prior to the final plan submission. (2) The approval of the subdivision shall be conditioned upon the receipt by the Township of the approval of the land planning module by the appropriate agencies. (3) Failure to submit the approvals of the land planning modules by the appropriate agencies shall render any conditional preliminary plan approval null and void. J. The Planning Commission shall, at its discretion, require that evidence be presented indicating the manner in which the environmental protection requirements described in this Chapter are to be met. Prior to the start of any construction, soil erosion and sedimentation control plans shall, at the discretion of the Planning Commission, be prepared and submitted. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5404) Final Plan.. The final plan shall conform with the preliminary plan as modified by the Commission at the time of its conditional approval of the preliminary plan. 2. t shall not be necessary to resubmit supportive data submitted with the preliminary plan, provided there has been no change. 3. The original of the subdivision plan or land development submitted for final approval and subsequent recording shall be clear and legible on reproducible mylar or comparable quality sheets. f the final plan is drawn in two (2) or more sections, it shall be accompanied by a key map showing the location of the several sections. 4. The final plan for a major subdivision or land development shall show the following information in addition to that required in 5402: A. The boundary lines of the area being subdivided. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate field survey, closed with an error not to exceed one () in (5,000) five thousand and balanced. B. Street lines, lot lines, rights-of-way, easements, community or public areas, areas to which title is.reserved by the owner. C. Sufficient bearing, length of lines, radii, arc lengths, street widths, right-of-way and easement widths, of all lots, streets, rights-of-way, easements and community, public or reserved areas, to accurately and completely reproduce each and every course on the ground. D. All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot. E. All bearings shall be shown to at least the nearest ten (0) seconds of an arc. F. The calculated area of each lot in square feet or acres. G. Lot numbers in consecutive order

20 H. Location and type of permanent monuments.. The seal of the professional engineer or registered surveyor responsible for preparation of the plan. J. Appropriate approval blocks of accepted type for the recommendation of the Planning Commission and action of the Board of Supervisors. K. A sanitary feasibility report shall be prepared; the resulting recommended location of wells and the recommended location of subsurface disposal areas for all lots of the proposed subdivision shall be shown on the final plan for all subdivisions not to be served by central water or central sewerage facilities. 5. The following supportive plans, documents and information shall be submitted with final plans for major subdivision or land development at the discretion of the Planning Commission: A. Existing grades and proposed finished street grades along the proposed street centerlines, in the form of a profile, when the Commission is unable to determine from the preliminary information submitted the ability or feasibility of constructing the proposed street within the grade limitations established in 502(4). B. Cross-sections at intervals not closer than fifty (50 ) feet along the proposed street centerlines be submitted, showing the existing grades and the proposed finish grades of the street, between the limits of slope on either side of the proposed street and such additional distance, not to exceed fifty (50 ) feet, as the Commission deems fit, when the Commission is unable to determine from the preliminary information submitted, the ability or feasibility of constructing the proposed street within the grade limitations established in 502(4) and without excessive cut or fill and providing usable lots. C. Final plans of drainage, storm sewer, sanitary sewer or water system, including appropriate details. D. Final grading and finish contours and landscaping plans for commercial or industrial land developments. E. Approval by appropriate agencies for water supply, sewage. disposal, storm water runoff and soil and erosion control plans. F. The following restrictive covenants must be printed on the final map for all major subdivisions: () All subdivisions shall have restrictive covenants relative to front, rear and side yards and setbacks. (2) Corner lots of all subdivisions shall have restrictive covenants providing for sight distance and easement arcs as set forth in 502(0) (C). (3) All subdivisions shall include a covenant conferring upon Jackson Township the right to enforce the restrictive covenants relative to sanitary facilities in the event the developer and/or lot owners association fails or is unable to enforce specific covenants

21 (22, 405 (5) (F), cont 'd) (22, 5405(5) (k'), cont 'd) (4) All subdivisions shall include a protective covenant requiring compliance with the sanitary feasibility report. (5) Where the developer elects to permit on-site water supply, all subdivisions shall include a protective covenant to require minimum standards of construction in conformance with recommendations of the Department of Environmental Resources. (6) Where the developer elects to permit on-site sewage disposal, all subdivision shall include a protective covenant to require minimum standards of construction in conformance with recommendations of the Department of Environmental Resources. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 5405) - 3 -

22 (22, 50) (22, 550) Part 5 Design Standards 550. Amlication.. The design standards and improvement requirements in this Chapter will be applied by the Commission and the Board of Supervisors in evaluating plans for all proposed subdivisions and land developments. 2. Planned Unit Development. The Commission and the Board of Supervisors shall have flexibility in applying these design standards with regard to planned residential or unit developments if these developments establish design criteria which will preserve the environment, protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public and which will not unduly tax the Township fiscal-service obligations. (Ord. 39, 9/8/98, 550) Design Standards Applicable to All Types of Development. Land Requirements. Land shall be suited to the purpose for which it is to be subdivided. Land shall not be subdivided until adequate provisions are made for sewage disposal. Land subject to hazards against life, health, or property shall not be subdivided unless adequate safeguards are provided and approved by the Commission and the Board of Supervisors. n determining the suitability of land for subdivision, the Commission shall refer to the U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps, aerial photography, soil maps, studies and reports prepared by a competent person or agency and an on-site inspection. A. Residential Subdivision or Development. Lots utilizing an on-site sewage disposal system shall have sufficient additional area for a building site and the sewage disposal field, in accordance with the Department of Environmental Resources regulations. B. ndustrial/commercial Subdivision or Development. Each lot or area plotted for industrial and/or commercial use shall provide, inside of the required yards, an area at least equal to the projected horizontal area of the proposed building, plus additional area as is required for parking. Such area shall have an average slope not greater than ten (0%) percent and shall be accessible from an existing or proposed street by means of adequately and properly designed service drives having a maximum grade of twelve (2%) percent. Lots utilizing an on-site sewage disposal system shall have sufficient additional area for the sewage disposal field, in accordance with the Department of Environmental Resources Regulations 2. Subdivision Limitations. Land subject to hazardous conditions such as open quarries, unconsolidated fill, floods, excessive erosion, precipices, and water supply which does not meet adequacy requirements or U.S. Public Health Service standards, shall not be subdivided until the hazards have been eliminated or overcome by the subdivision and proposed construction. A. Soil Protection. A developer shall be required to submit with the preliminary plan an erosion and sedimentation control plan

23 (22, 502(2) (A), cont'd) (22, 5502 (2) (A), dont'd) prepared by a person trained and experienced in erosion and sedimentation control methods techniques as provided for under Title 25, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 02, issued by the Department of Environmental Resources. Such plans may be submitted by the Commission to the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District for review and recommendation of the District Directors. Copies of erosion and sedimentation control plan with any required approval or permit by the appropriate agency shall be submitted to the Township Planning Commission with the final plan. B. Uninhabited Land. Land subject to flooding or subsidence shall not be plotted for residential occupancy, nor for such other uses as may increase danger to health, life, or property, or aggravate the flood hazard; but such land within a plan shall be set aside for such uses as will not be endangered by periodic or occasional inundation, or will not produce unsatisfactory living conditions. Such land may be incorporated as additional areas in plotted lots. 3. Location of Site. The design of a proposed subdivision or land development shall be viewed with regard to nearby development. A subdivision and its street pattern must be coordinated with existing nearby developments or neighborhoods so that the area as a whole may be developed harmoniously. 4. W m. All subdivisions and land developments shall be served with an adequate water supply either on-lot or central systems. All residential, commercial or industrial lots shall contain a suitable area for an on-lot sewage disposal system or be served by an approved central sewage disposal system. All suppliers of non-municipally owned central water and/or central sewer services shall be organized in such a fashion as to fall within the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or the developer shall provide for operation and continuity of services in a manner which is acceptable to the Board of Supervisors. One () copy of all correspondence, supporting documentation, applications for permits, and certificates for operation submitted to the Department of Environmental Resources and/or Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the right to provide such services shall be forwarded to the Township as a part of the public record. One () copy of the permit and/or certificate of convenience issued by DER and the PUC authorizing such services shall be forwarded to the Township as a part of the public record. Plans and specifications for central water and/or sewage systems (i.e., extension of an existing or new proposed utility) shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer well versed in the design of such systems and duly licensed to practice within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Complete sets of preliminary plans for such systems shall be submitted to the Planning Commission with the application for review of final plans. Four (4) copies of a completed planning module for land development shall be submitted concurrent with the preliminary plan or prior to final plan submission. Following preliminary plan approval the Board of Supervisors will submit copies of the module and necessary documentation to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources for review. DER approval of the module and any required Township Official Sewerage Facilities Plan revision or supplement will be required prior to final plan approval