Citizen s Guide to Subdivision and Land Development

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1 Armstrong County Board of Commissioners Pat Fabian, Chairman Jason Renshaw, Vice-Chairman George J. Skamai, Secretary Department of Planning and Development 402 Market Street Kittanning, PA (724) Armstrong County Department of Planning and Citizen s Guide to Subdivision and Land Development Last Updated on February, 2018

2 Table of Contents Introduction Page 2 What is the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)? Who Benefits? Apollo Borough SALDO information. General Process for your Plan Page 3 A general start to finish look at the SALDO process. Subdivision and Land Development Flowchart Page 4 Steps you need to take. Municipal Information Page 5-6 Municipal zoning, sewage, and building permit information. Subdivision and Land Development Examples Page 7 Types of Subdivisions and Land Developments. Fee Schedule Page 8 Fees for Subdivisions and Land Developments. Surveyors Page 9 A list of surveyors contact information. Minimum Lot Requirements/Setback Lines Page 10 Lot sizes and setback lines for parcels in un-zoned municipalities. A complete copy of Armstrong County s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance is available at: Minimum Lot Requirements & Setback Lines Single Family/ Single Occupancy Two-Family/ Double Occupancy Multi-Family/ Multi-Occupancy Semi- Attached Semi- Attached Semi- Attached For Un-zoned Municipalities Public Water and Sewage 8,500 sq. ft..195 acres 8,500 sq. ft..195 acres 8,500 sq. ft..195 acres acres Public Sewage and Private Water Front Side Rear 15'/50 * 10' 10' Public Water and Private Sewage Private Water and Sewage * In no case shall the minimum lot size be less than the minimum outlined for a single family detached unit with appropriate water and sewage classification. Lot Setback Lines *At least 50' is required from the edge of a right-of-way of an existing or proposed arterial (main route) street.

3 Surveyors *The following is a list of surveyor who have submitted plans to Armstrong County s Department of Planning and Development in the past. *Please note that Armstrong County does not recommend any surveyors. Alpha Engineering Anthony Males (724) alphaengineering@ verizon.net Applegate Services, Inc. John Hudak (724) ext 13 jhudak@ applegateservices.net Bankson Engineers Ken Howard (412) David Beale (724) bealeade@hotmail.com DEM Surveying P.C. Bradley Myers ext 301 Bjmyers@demsurveying.com Bothell Surveying Gregg Bothell (724) Breski Surveying Harry Breski (724) hbreski@comcast.net Cagle Surveying, Inc. William Cagle (724) Construction Layout Services, Inc. Marlowe Houllion (724) Eric Dougherty docerty68@gmail.com EADS Group, Inc. Brad Myers (814) Fike Associates, Inc. (814) Fikeassoc@verizon.net Fox and Fox, Inc. Ronald Fox (814) ronaldlfox@foxandfoxinc.us Graff Surveying, LLC. Professional Surveying Stanley Graff info@graffsurveying.com (724) Jesse Hickman jhhsurvey@comcast.net (724) Robert Jackson (724) Jacksonfamily4@comcast.net WD Mohney & Associates (724) Parker Surveying Jim Shellenbarger gparker@ parkersurveying.com R. Doug Sedwick (724) rdsfc170@aol.com Senate Engineering Terry Siefers (412) trsiefers@ senateengineering.com Carl Waugaman (724) Introduction What is the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania gives municipalities the authority to regulate subdivisions and land development within their boundaries. This authority is granted by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Armstrong County adopted its first subdivision and land development ordinance in All municipalities in Armstrong County, with the exception of Apollo Borough, are subject to this ordinance. Apollo Borough adopted it s own SALDO in What is a Subdivision? The division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts or 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 (10) acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted. What is a Land Development? (1) The improvement of one lot or two or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving: (a) a group of two 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 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) Development in accordance with Section 108 of this Ordinance. Who Benefits? All parties either directly or indirectly involved in the subdivision process derive benefits such as: Orderly development that protects the value of property. The assurance that subdivision and land development do not pose threats to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The creation of accurate descriptions of land sold.

4 General Process for your Plan Fee Schedule Prior to Plan Submission: Plan Review: After Final Plan Approval: Subdivisions Single Lot Subdivisions (lots 1 & 2 ) $30.00 Minor Subdivision (lots 3-9) $50.00 Review Armstrong County s Citizen s Guide to Subdivision and Land Development. County Planning Staff will review plan. Property owner or agent must have plans recorded within 90 days of approval. Major Subdivision (lots 10+) Land Developments $ $5.00/lot 1 or 2 Units $30.00 Contact local municipal sewage/water authority or Sewage Enforcement Officer. Staff will inform surveyor of any potential changes that need to be made to plan. Secure any required permits and convey property or begin land development. 3 9 Units $ Units $ $5.00/lot Commercial $ $2.00 per 1,000 sq ft of all floor space over 5,000 sq ft. Contact a surveyor to complete a plan. Surveyor will make necessary changes and resubmit plan for approval. Surveyor submits plan, signed application, application fee and required approvals or forms to Armstrong County s Department of Planning and Development. Final review and approval by staff or Planning Commission.

5 Existing right-of-way Types of Subdivisions and Land Developments Subdivision Land Development Subdivision and Land Development Flowchart Single Lot Subdivision (Change in Lot Line) Parcel A Parcel B This graphic shows a lot-line revision where a property line of Parcel A is moved in one direction. Residential Land Development (2 or more residential buildings on one tract of land) This graphic shows two houses on one tract of land. Before contacting Armstrong County's Department of Planning and Development have you: 1) Contacted your local municipal sewage and/or water authorities for approval? See page 5 for contact information. -or- 2) Contacted your Sewage Enforcement Officer/Agency for on-lot sewage system approval? Single Lot Subdivision (1 or 2 Lots) Residential Land Development (2 or more residential buildings on one tract of land) YES NO New Lot Existing right-of-way This graphic shows a single lot subdivision where the parent tract is subdivided into two separate lots. Minor Subdivision (3-9 Lots) without the creation of new roads, easements, or access. Mobile Home This graphic shows a residential home and a mobile home on one tract of land. Residential/Commercial Development (Group of 2 or more residential or commercial, same tract of land) Is your proposed Subdivision or Land Development located in a zoned municipality? See page 5 for contact information. YES Contact the municipality for zoning approval. NO Please complete prior to proceeding or contacting the Armstrong County Department of Planning and Development Store This graphic shows minor subdivision where multiple lots were created with no new roads, easements, or access. Major Subdivision (10 or more Lots) Existing right-of-way This graphic shows one residential building and one commercial building on the same tract of land. Non-Residential Land Development (One non-residential multi-tenant building) Pizza Auto Are you accessing a State Roadway from your subdivision or land development? YES Contact PennDOT at for the procedure to acquire a Highway Occupancy Permit. NO This graphic shows a major subdivision where the parent tract was subdivided into 15 lots. This graphic shows one non-residential multi-tenant building on the same tract of land. Contact a Surveyor to prepare a plan for submittal to the Department of Planning and Development.

6 Municipal Zoning, Sewage, and Building Permits Municipality Zoning Phone Number Sewage Enforcement Officer Phone Number Building Permit Phone Number Apollo Y Kiski Valley WPCA* Bureau Veritas Applewold Y West Hills Area WPCA* Bureau Veritas Atwood David Ice Bureau Veritas Bethel Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Boggs Armstrong County SEA* PA UCC contact Munic. Sect Bradys Bend Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Burrell Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Cadogan Armstrong County SEA* Code. Sys x11 Cowanshannock Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Dayton Dayton Borough East Franklin Y Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Elderton Eastern Armstrong County MA* Bureau Veritas Ford City Y Ford City Borough MA* Bureau Veritas Ford Cliff Manor TWP Joint MA* Bureau Veritas Freeport Boro Y Freeport Borough MA* Bureau Veritas Gilpin Y Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Hovey Armstrong County SEA* Code. Sys x11 Kiskiminetas Y Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Kittanning Boro Y Kittanning Boro MA* Bureau Veritas Kittanning TWP David Ice Bureau Veritas Leechburg Y Kiski Valley WPCA* B.I.U Madison Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Mahoning Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas / Jackie Steffy** / Manor Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Manorville Manor TWP Joint MA* Bureau Veritas North Apollo Y Kiski Valley WPCA* Bureau Veritas North Buffalo Y Armstrong County SEA* Code. Sys x11 Parker Parker Area Authority Bureau Veritas Parks Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Perry David Ice Bureau Veritas Pine Armstrong County SEA* Code. Sys x11 Plumcreek David Ice Bureau Veritas Rayburn Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Redbank Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas / Wendy Edmonds** / Rural Valley Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas South Bend David Ice Bureau Veritas South Bethlehem Redbank Valley MA* Bureau Veritas South Buffalo Y Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Sugarcreek Y Armstrong County SEA* Jeff Richardson Valley Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas Washington Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas / Brenda Nickel** / Wayne David Ice Code. Sys x11 West Franklin Armstrong County SEA* Bureau Veritas West Kittanning West Hills Area WPCA* Bureau Veritas Worthington WWFJMA* Code. Sys x11 MA = Municipal Authority, WPCA = Water/Pollution Control Authority, SEA = Sewage Enforcement Agency WWFJMA = Worthington/West Franklin Joint Municipal Authority ** Permits under 1,000 ft 2