§ 265-5.2. Sketch plans.

A. 

Drafting standards.

(1) 

Scale. The plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a standard scale of 10 feet to 200 feet to the inch.

(2) 

Sheets. The sheet size shall be no smaller than 24 inches by 36 inches and no larger than 30 inches by 42 inches. If the plan is prepared in two or more sheets, a key map showing the location of the sheets and a match line shall be placed on each sheet. If more than one sheet is necessary, each sheet shall be the same size and numbered to show the relationship to the total number of sheets in the plan (e.g., Sheet 1 of 5).

(3) 

Presentation.

(a) 

Plans shall be presented in a clear, legible, coherent, and organized manner.

(b) 

For ease of reference, all plan notes shall be located in the same area of each plan sheet (upper left or right corner or lower left or right corner).

B. 

Plan information. The following plan information shall be provided:

(1) 

Location and identification.

(a) 

The name and address of the landowner(s) of the subject tract (or an authorized agent), the developer and the individual and/or firm that prepared the plan.

(b) 

The file or project number assigned by the individual and/or firm that prepared the plan, the plan date, and the date(s) of all plan revisions.

(c) 

A North arrow and a graphic scale.

(d) 

A context map [Lancaster County Geographical Information System (GIS) orthographic map or equal] at a scale of a minimum of one inch equals 2,000 feet relating the subdivision and/or land development to surrounding streets, and showing zoning of the subject tract and adjoining land, adjoining land uses, and Township boundaries (if within 200 feet of the subject tract).

(e) 

If applicable, a plan note indicating the subject tract is enrolled in the Clean and Green preferential assessment program.

(f) 

A list of all prior actions taken by the Township with regard to the subject tract including, but not limited to, the Township's Code Enforcement, Planning, and Zoning personnel; Zoning Hearing Board; and Board of Supervisors.

(2) 

Existing features.

(a) 

Existing tract boundaries.

(b) 

Existing contours. Lancaster County Geographic Information System (GIS) topography is acceptable for this purpose.

(c) 

The following items when located within the subject tract:

[1] 

The name, approximate location, and approximate dimensions of existing rights-of-way and easements.

[2] 

The approximate location of significant manmade features including, but not limited to, structures and buildings.

[3] 

The approximate location of significant environmental and topographic features including, but not limited to, flood plains, wetlands, quarry sites, woodlands, habitats, historic features, and areas with highly erosive soils.

(d) 

In the case of a plan for which the subject tract has an Environmental Covenant executed pursuant to the Pennsylvania Uniform Environmental Covenants Act, Act No. 68 of 2007, 27 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 6501-6517 (UECA), the plan shall include the boundary limits of any contamination remaining on site. The application shall include a copy the Environmental Covenant agreement and any required engineering and institutional controls.

(3) 

Additional information.

(a) 

The total approximate acreage of the entire subject tract.

(b) 

The zoning district and lot size and/or density requirements of the applicable zoning regulations; this information should also include the requirements of any overlay zoning districts or environmental protection ordinances of the Township that apply to the subject tract.

(c) 

The approximate layout of lots, with approximate dimensions.

(d) 

The total number of lots, units of occupancy, density and proposed land use (if multiple land uses are proposed, the location of each land use shall be indicated).

(e) 

The approximate layout of streets, including cartway and right-of-way widths.

(f) 

If the development proposes to access a collector, arterial, or state highway, the sketch plan shall depict the proposed access and frontage improvements.

(g) 

The approximate location and configuration of proposed buildings, parking compounds, streets, access drives, driveways, and general stormwater facility locations.

(h) 

Setback lines. In lieu of graphically showing setback lines on the plan, required setbacks may be noted on the plan.

(i) 

A note on the plan indicating the types of sewer or water facilities to be provided.

(j) 

A copy of any applicable zoning decisions if obtained prior to submission of the sketch plan. Also, identify any prior subdivision and/or land development approvals that have previously been obtained for the subject tract.

(k) 

Identification of any modifications intended to be requested. Applicants are encouraged to submit a written list of modifications. Applicants are also encouraged to request modifications especially relating to plan processing requirements at this time.

(l) 

A brief narrative (no more than two pages) identifying the project team members, what is being proposed, where the subject tract is located, salient existing site features, and anticipated attributes of the development relative to the design standards found in Article 8.

(m) 

In accordance with § 265-4.3.M, notification to the Township that the applicant intends to construct the proposed subdivision and/or land development improvements based on the approved preliminary plan (if applicable).