HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetterkenny Subdiv OrdJ T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ARTICLE I SEORT TITLE, AUTHORITY, PURPOSE AND INTENT, INTERPRETATIONS Section 100: Short Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 101: Authority
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 102: Purpose and Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 103: Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE I1 CONTROL OF
SUBDIVISIONS Section 200: Control of Subdivisions d Land Development . . . Section 201: The Effect of Land Development . . . . . . . . Section 202: Recording of Final Plans . . . . .
. Section 203: Timing of Governing Regulations. . . . . . . ARTICLE 111 DEFINITIONS Section 300: Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE IV PROCEDURES AND JURISDICTION Section
400: Plan Approving Agency. . . , . . . . . . . . Section 401: Submittal of Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 402: Review of Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 403:
Approval of Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 404: Overall Master Plan Requirements . . . ART?????ICLE V PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION Section 500: Pre-Application Consultation
. . . . . . . . . . Section 501: Sketch Plan Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page .No. i 01 i 01 i 01 ~ 01 ~ 02 02 I 03 I 03 05 11 11 11 11 12 13 13
ARTICLE VI MINOR SUBDIVISIONS S e c t i o n 600: Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 601: Plan Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE
VII PRELIMINARY PLANS S e c t i o n 700: P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n S p e c i f i c a t i o n s . . . . S e c t i o n 701: Preliminary Plan Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE
VI11 FINAL RECORD PLANS S e c t i o n 800: Plan Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 801: Review Procedure -Approval of Plans . . . . . . Section 802: Completion of Improvements
o r Guarantee Thereof. Pre-Requisite t o F i n a l Plan Approval ABTICLE IX Section Section S e c t i o n S e c t i o n Sect ion Section Section DESIGN STANDARDS 900: Application of
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . 901: General S i t e S u i t a b i l i t y . . . . . . . . . . . . 902: Blocks and Lots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903: S t r e e t s . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904: S t r e e t and Road Construction . . . . . . . . . . 905: Standards f o r Sewer and Water Systems. . . . . . 906: Driveway Permit. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE X MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONS S e c t i o n 1000: Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1001: Plan Requirements. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1002: Renewable Park Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 1003: Lot Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 1004: Yard and Set-Back Requirements
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S e c t i o n 1006: Required O f f -s t r e e t Parking. . . . . . . . . . . 35 S e c t i o n 1007: U t i l i t y Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 S e c t i o n 1008: Usable
Open Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 S e c t i o n 1009: Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 S e c t i o n 1010: Walkways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
S e c t i o n 1011: Other S i t e Improvements. . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1012: Park Areas f o r Non-Residential Uses. . . . . . S e c t i o n 1013: E x i s t i n g Mobile Home Parks
. . . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1014: Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE XI LAND DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING SANITARY LANDFILLS OR SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS S e c t i
o n 1100: L a n d f i l l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTICLE XI1 TOWNSHIP REVIEW FEE FOR SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT; TOWNSHIP ENGINEERING PEE S e c t i o n 1200: Township
Review Fee f o r S u b d i v i s i o n and. . . Land Development S e c t i o n 1201: Township Engineering Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1202: F r a n k l i n County Planning
Commission Fee. . . . . ARTICLE XI11 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT S e c t i o n 1300: Purposes 6 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1301: A p p l i c a t i o n Procedures
h Requirements. . . . . . S e c t i o n 1302: P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n Requirements f o r Storm. . . . . Water Management S e c t i o n 1303: F i n a l Plan Requirement . . . .
. . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1304: Review Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S e c t i o n 1305: Waiver of Plan Requirements. . . . . . 37 38 38 38 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 46 47
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ARTICLE XIV ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, SEVERABILITY, AND ADOPTION Section 1400: Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 1401: Appeals to Court . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . Section 1402: Penalties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 1403: Repealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 1404: Severability . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . Section 1405: Ordinance Adoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 48 48 48 ~ ~ 49 I 49 I
ARTICLE I SHORT TITLE, AUTHORITY, PURPOSE AND INTENT, INTERPRETATION SECTION 100: SHORT TITLE T h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l be known as t h e L e t t e r k e n n y Township S u
b d i v i s i o n and Land Development 0 r d inance . SECTION 101: AUTEORXTY T h i s O r d i n a n c e is a d o p t e d p u r s u a n t t o t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h e " P e n
n s y l v a n i a M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Planning Code" (Act 247) e f f e c t i v e January 1, 1969, as amended. SECTION 102: PURPOSE AND INTENT T h i s Ordinance is enacted f o
r the purpose of a s s u r i n g s i t e s s u i t a b l e f o r b u i l d i n g purposes and human h a b i t a t i o n , and t o p r o v i d e p r o p e r accommodation of s u r f a
c e drainage over lots and accumulations on roads; t o assure adequate and s a f e water and sewer s e r v i c e s ; t o p r o v i d e f o r proper access of emergency and f i r e f
i g h t i n g equipment; and t o c o o r d i n a t e t h e o p e r a t i o n s of t h e Township and o t h e e r a g e n c i e s i n v o l v e d w i t h l a n d d e v e l o p m e n t
; and f o r t h e g e n e r a l purpose of g u i d i n g and accomplishing coordinate and harmonious development within Letterkenny Township. It is t h e i n t e n t of t h i s Ordinance
t o accomplish these o b j e c t i v e s i n as p r a c t i c a l a way as p o s s i b l e t o promote the h e a l t h , s a f e t y and general welfare of the present and f u t u r
e populations of Letterkenny Township and t o e x p e d i t e , n o t h i n d e r , a c c e p t a b l e cons t ruc t ion. SECTION 103: INTERPRETATION The provisions of this Ordinance
s h a l l be held t o be minimum requirements t o meet the a b o v e s t a t e d p u r p o s e s ; where t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Ordinance impose g r e a t e r r e s t r
i c t i o n s than those of any s t a t u t e , other ordinance or r e g u l a t i o n , t h e provision of t h i s Ordinance s h a l l p r e v a i l . When t h e provisions of any s
t a t u t e , other ordinance o r r e g u l a t i o n i m p o s e g r e a t e r r e s t r i c t i o n s t h a n those of t h i s Ordinance, t h e provisions of such s t a t u t e , ordinance
o r r e g u l a t i o n s h a l l p r e v a i l . 1
ARTICLE I1 CONTROL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS, RECORDING OF PLANS, DEDICATIONS OF PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 200: CONTROL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVEZOPMENT From
and a f t e r the e f f e c t i v e d a t e of This Ordinance, no subdivision or development of any l o t , t r a c t , o r parcel of land within the Township s h a l l be made, and
no s t r e e t , s a n i t a r y sewer, storm sewer, water main o r other f a c i l i t y i n connection therewith s h a l l be l a i d out, c o n s t r u c t e d , opened or dedicated
f o r public use of t r a v e l o r f o r t h e common use of o c c u p a n t s of b u i l d i n g s a b u t t i n g t h e r e o n , e x c e p t i n s t r i c t accordance with t h e
provisions of This Ordinance. No l o t i n a s u b d i v i s i o n or land development may be s o l d , no permit t o erect, alter o r r e p a i r any building upon land i n a subdivision
or land development may be issued, no building may be e r e c t e d , and no changes may be made i n the contour of t h e l a n d , no grading, excavating, removal or d e s t r u c t
i o n of t h e t o p s o i l , trees o r o t h e r v e g e t a t i v e cover of t h e land may be commenced i n a s u b d i v i s i o n o r land development u n l e s s and u n t i l
a p l a n f o r t h e s u b d i v i s i o n on l a n d development has been approved by t h e Board of Supervisors and r e c o r d e d , and u n t i l t h e improvements r e q u i r
e d by t h e Board of S u p e r v i s o r s i n c o n n e c t i o n t h e r e w i t h have e i t h e r been c o n s t r u c t e d i n s t r i c t accordance with the standards and s
p e c i f i c a t i o n s of the Township or g u a r a n t e e d as provided i n S e c t i o n s 800, j., and 802 of This Ordinance. Said standards and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s ,
p a r t i c u l a r l y as presented in Article X of This Ordinance are d e c l a r e d t o be a minimum g u a r a n t e e t h a t a l l streets shown on any proposed plan are of s u
f f i c i e n t width and proper grade and so located as t o accommodate t h e p r o b a b l e volume of t r a f f i c t h e r e o n , a f f o r d a d e q u a t e l i g h t and a i r
, f a c i l i t a t e f i r e p r o t e c t i o n , provide a coordinated system of streets conforming t o the Township's O f f i c i a l Plan of streets; and f u r t h e r , t h a t
the land whereon buildings are t o be constructed is of such character t h a t it can be used €or b u i l d i n g p u r p o s e s w i t h o u t danger t o h e a l t h or p e r i l from
f i r e , flood or other hazard and t h a t a l l necessary or required e r o s i o n and s e d i m e n t a t i o n f a c i l i t i e s be i n s t a l l e d p r i o r t o or during the
i n i t i a l phase of c o n s t r u c t i o n of the subdivision or land development. SECTION 201: TBE EFFECT OF LAND DEVEWPUENT I f a tract o r parcel of land is planned and d e s
i g n e d f o r s e p a r a t e developments o r u s e s , a l t h o u g h s a i d t r a c t o r p a r c e l r e m a i n s u n d e r s i n g l e ownership, e a c h such development or
use shall contain the minimum l o t area, setback, and yard requirements as s t i p u l a t e d in the Township Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e . I n t h e e v e n t t h e ownership of
a p a r t i c u l a r development o r use is t o be s u b d i v i d e d f o r t r a n s f e r o r s a l e , such subdivision s h a l l contain the minimum a r e a , setback, yard and
a l l other requirements 01 the Township.
SECTION 202: Ilpon a p p r o v a l of a f i n a l s u b d i v i s i o n or land development plan, the developer s h a l l within ninety ( 9 0 ) days of such f i n a l approval record
such plan i n the o f f i c e of the Recorder of Deeds of t h e County, and the streets, parks, erosion and sedimentation and water management control f a c i l i t i e s and o t h e
r p u b l i c improvements shown t h e r e o n s h a l l t h e n be c o n s i d e r e d t o be a part of t h e O f f i c i a l Plan of the Township. Offers of dedication of such public
improvements t o t h e Township s h a l l be s u b m i t t e d on a w r i t t e n , r e c o r d a b l e document s e t t i n g f o r t h by metes and bounds t h e o f f e r : or the
owner may n o t e on the p l a n t h a t such improvements h a v e n o t been o f f e r e d f o r d e d i c a t i o n t o t h e Township. Every s t r e e t , park, erosion and sediment
f a c i l i t y or other public improvements shown on a recorded s u b d i v i s i o n or land development p l a n s h a l l be deemed t o be a p r i v a t e street, park, or improvement
u n t i l such time as the same has been accepted by ordinance or r e s o l u t i o n . UJKORDING OF FINAL PLANS AND DEDICATION OF PROPERTY AND I)(PROVKMEWTS SECTION 203: TIMING OF GOVERNING
REGULATIONS From the time an a p p l i c a t i o n is made for approval, whether p r e l i m i n a r y or f i n a l , is d u l y f i l e d as p r o v i d e d i n t h i s Ordinance, and
while t h e a p p l i c a t i o n is pending a c t i o n , no change or amendment of zoning, subdivision and land development ordinance or comprehensive plan s h a l l affect t h e decision
on such a p p l i c a t i o n adversely and the applicant s h a l l be e n t i t l e d t o the governing r e g u l a t i o n s at the t i m e the a p p l i c a t i o n was f i l e d
. In a d d i t i o n , when preliminary a p p l i c a t i o n has been duly approved, t h e a p p l i c a n t s h a l l be e n t i t l e d t o f i n a l a p p r o v a l i n accordance
w i t h terms of t h e approved preliminary a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a period of f i v e (5) years from the date of such preliminary approval. However, i f an a p p l i c a t i o
n is properly and f i n a l l y denied, any subsequent a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l be s u b j e c t t o any i n t e r v e n i n g change i n governing r e g u l a t i o n s . When
an a p p l i c a t i o n is approved or approved s u b j e c t t o conditions acceptable t o the a p p l i c a n t , no subsequent change or amendment i n zoning, subdivision and land
development ordinances or comprehensive plan s h a l l be applied t o a f f e c t any a s p e c t of t h e approved p l a n f o r a 5-year period from such approval, which s h a l l
be counted from the d a t e of p r e l i m i n a r y a p p r o v a l , o r i n case o f a n y doubt when t h e a p p l i c a t i o n f o r such a p p r o v a l was d u l y f i l e d
. F u r t h e r m o r e , where the applicant (owner/developer) has s u b s t a n t i a l l y completed the required improvements as d e p i c t e d upon the p l a t plan w i t h i n
t h e 5-year l i m i t , or any extension granted by t h e Township Board of S u p e r v i s o r s , no change or zoning, s u b d i v i s i o n and l a n d d e v e l o p m e n t o r
d i n a n c e s o r comprehensive p l a n e n a c t e d s u b s e q u e n t t o t h e d a t e of f i l i n g of the preliminary a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l modify or revoke any a
s p e c t of approved f i n a l p l a n s p e r t a i n i n g t o zoning d i s t r i c t , d e n s i t y , l o t , b u i l d i n g , street or u t i l i t y l o c a t i o n . I n the
case of preliminary plan r e q u i r i n g t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n of improvements beyond the f i v e -y e a r p e r i o d , a s c h e d u l e s h a l l be f i l e d by the a p
p l i c a n t with the preliminary plat d e l i n e a t i n g a l l proposed s e c t i o n s as well as d e a d l i n e s w i t h i n which a p p l i c a t i o n s for f i n a l p l
a t approval of each s e c t i o n a r e i n n t e n d e d t o be f i l e d . Such s c h e d u l e s h a l l be updated a n n u a l l y by t h e a p p l i c a n t on o r b e f o r e
t h e a n n i v e r s a r y of the preliminary p l a t approval, u n t i l f i n a l p l a t approval of t h e f i n a l s e c t i o n has been g r a n t e d and any m o d i f i c a
t i o n i n t h e a f o r e s a i d schedule s h a l l be subject t o approval of t h e Township Board o f S u p e r v i s o r s i n i t s d i s c r e t i o n . Each s e c t i o n i
n any r e s i d e n t i a l s u b d i v i s i o n or l a n d development, e x c e p t f o r t h e l a s t s e c t i o n , s h a l l contain a minimum of 25 percent of the t o t a l number
of dwelling u n i t s as depicted on the p r e l i m i n a r y p l a n , u n l e s s a lesser percentage is approved by the Township Board of qupervisors in its d i s c r e t i o n .
Provided the a p p l i c a n t has not defaulted w i t h regard t o or v i o l a t e d any of t h e c o n d i t i o n s of t h e p r e l i m i n a r y y p l a t approval, including 3
compliance with the aEoresaid schedule OE submission of f i n a l p l a t s f o r t h e v a r i o u s s e c t i o n s , t h e n t h e f o r e g o i n g p r o t e c t i o n s afforded
by s u b s t a n t i a l l y completing the improvements shown upon the f i n a l plans w i t h i n f i v e y e a r s s h a l l a p p l y and f o r any s e c t i o n or sect i o n s
, beyond the i n i t i a l s e c t i o n , in which the required improvements have not been s u b s t a n t i a l l y completed within s a i d f ive-year p e r i o d t h e s e p r o
t e c t i o n s s h a l l apply f o r an a d d i t i o n a l term or terms c o n s t i t u t i n g three years from the date of f i n a l p l a n a p p r o v a l f o r each s e c t i
o n . F a i l u r e of a p p l i c a n t t o adhere t o t h e a f o r e s a i d s c h e d u l e of s u b m i s s i o n of f i n a l p l a t s f o r t h e v a r i o u s s e c t i o n
s s h a l l s u b j e c t any such s e c t i o n t o any and a l l changes i n z o n i n g , s u b d i v i s i i o n and land development ordinances enacted by t h e Township subsequent
to t h e d a t e of the i n i t i a l preliminary a p p l i c a t i o n . 4
ARTICLE III DEFINITIONS SECTION 300: DEFINITIONS A s used i n T h i s Ordinance words i n the singular include the p l u r a l , and in the p l u r a l i n c l u d e t h e s i n g u
l a r . The word "person" i n c l u d e s c o r p o r a t i o n , u n i n c o r p o r a t e d a s s o c i a t i o n and p a r t n e r s h i p , as w e l l as an i n d i v i d u a l .
The word "building" includes t h e meaning of " s t r u c t u r e " and s h a l l be construed as i f followed by the phrase ''or part thereof." The following words as used i n This
Ordinance s h a l l have the meanings indicated below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 . 7. 8. 9. 10. Accelerated Erosion: The removal of s u r f a c e materials by t h e a c t i o n of n a t u r a
l elements caused by man's manipulation of the landscape. A g r i c u l t u r a l Purpose: The regular and continuous c u l t i v a t i o n of the s o i l f o r g e n e r a l farm crop
p u r p o s e , commercial t r u c k g r o w i n g , commerc i a l o r c h a r d s , or commercial n u r s e r i e s , excluding the c o n s t r u c t i o n of buildings or r e s i d
e n t i a l s t r u c t u r e s , or streets on roadways. Applicant: A land owner or d e v e l o p e r , as h e r e i n a f t e r d e f i n e d , who has f i l e d an a p p l i c a t
i o n f o r development including h i s h e i r s , successors and assigns . Application For Development: Every a p p l i c a t i o n , whether p r e l i m i n a r y or f i n a l , required
t o be f i l e d and approved p r i o r t o start of c o n s t r u c t i o n or development; including but not l i m i t e d t o an a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a b u i l d i n g p e
r m i t o r t h e a p p r o v a l of a s u b d i v i s i o n p l a n or t h e a p p r o v a l of a development plan. Block: An area bounded by streets or proposed streets. Board: The
Board of Supervisors of Letterkenny Township, F r a n k l i n County, Pennsylvania. B u i l d i n g : Any s t r u c t u r e having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended f
o r the s h e l t e r , housing or enclosure of p e r s o n s , animals, or c h a t t e l s , and including covered porches or bay windows and chimneys. Cartway: The p o r t i o n of
a street intended f o r v e h i c u l a r use. C e n t r a l Sewerage: Any public sewerage system or a p r i v a t e sewerage system designed f o r the c o l l e c t i o n of sewage
o r i n d u s t r i a l wastes of a l i q u i d n a t u r e from two or more l o t s and the treatment and disposal of the sewage or i n d u s t r i a l wastes; provided such p r i v
a t e sewage system is approved by t h e Township M u n i c i p a l A u t h o r i t y and t h e Department of Environmental Resources. Clear-Sight Distance: A l i n e of unobstructed
v i s i o n from a point four and one-half €eet ( 4 -1 /2 ' ) above t h e c e n t e r l i n e o€ a street to the f a r t h e s t point on the top of an o b j e c t four and one-half
feet (4-1/2*) h i g h on the same c e n t e r l i n e . 5
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. C l e a r -S i g h t T r i a n g l e : An a r e a of u n o b s t r u c t e d v i s i o n a t s t r e e t i n t e r s e c t i o
n s defined by l i n e s of s i g h t between points at a given d i s t a n c e from the i n t e r s e c t i o n of s t r e e t c e n t e r l i n e s . County: Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Cul-de-sac: A s t r e e t w i t h access closed at one end and with a vehicular turn-around at the closed end. Detention S t r u c t u r e : A vegetated pond, swale, or other s t r u
c t u r e d e s i g n e d t o d r a i n c o m p l e t e l y a f t e r s t o r i n g runoff only f o r a given storm event and release it at a predetermined rate. Also known as a dry
pond. Developer: Any landowner, agent of such landowner o r t e n a n t w i t h t h e permission of such landowner, who makes or causes t o be made a subdivision of land, land development,
or mobile home park. Drainage: The flow of water or l i q u i d waste and the methods o f d i r e c t i n g such flow. Driveway: Every e n t r a n c e o r e x i t used by v e h i c u
l a r t r a f f i c t o or from r e s i d e n t i a l or commercial p r o p e r t i e s and t h e e x i s t i n g o r proposed p u b l i c roadway. Dwelling: A building designed f o
r r e s i d e n t i a l purposes and used as l i v i n g q u a r t e r s f o r one or more persons. A. Dwelling Unit: One or more rooms used f o r l i v i n g and sleeping purposes and
having a k i t c h e n w i t h f i x e d cooking f a c i l i t i e s a r r a n g e d f o r occupancy by one (1) family or a s i n g l e person. Earthmoving a c t i v i t y : Any c o
n s t r u c t i o n o r other a c t i v i t y which d i s t u r b s t h e s u r f a c e of the land including but not limited t o , grading, excavation, embankments , land development,
subdivision development, mineral e x t r a c t i o n and the moving, d e p o s i t i n g , or s t o r i n g of s o i l , rock or e a r t h . Easement: A r i g h t granted f o r the use
of p r i v a t e land f o r c e r t a i n public, q u a s i -p u b l i c o r p r i v a t e p u r p o s e s , a l s o t h e l a n d t o which such r i g h t pertains. Energy Dissipator:
A d e v i c e used t o slow t h e v e l o c i t y of storm water, p a r t i c u l a r l y at p o i n t s of c o n c e n t r a t e d d i s c h a r g e such as pipe outlets. Engineer:
The Township Engineer or any ' c o n s u l t a n t designated by the Board of Supervisors t o review a subdivision or land development plan and perform the d u t i e s of engineer i
n behalf of the Township. Engineer, Registered: A person duly r e g i s t e r e d as a p r o f e s s i o n a l e n g i n e e r by the S t a t e of Pennsylvania. E x c a v a t i o n :
Any act by which e a r t h , s a n d , g r a v e l , r o c k o r any o t h e r similar material is dug i n t o , c u t , q u a r r i e d , uncovered, removed, displaced, r e l o c a
t e d o r b u l l d o z e d and s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e c o n d i t i o n s r e s u l t i n g therefrom. 6
25. 26. .. 27. 28. 29. 30 31 32 33. F r e e b o a r d : The d i f f e r e n c e between t h e d e s i g n flow e l e v a t i o n i n the emergency s p i l l w a y and the top of the
s e t t l e d embankment. -F i l l : a. Any a c t by which e a r t h , sand, g r a v e l o r rock or any other material is placed, pushed, dumped, pulled, transported or moved to a new
l o c a t i o n above the stripped s u r f a c e and s h a l l include t h e c o n d i t i o n s r e s u l t i n g therefrom; andlor b. The d i f f e r e n c e in e l e v a t i o n between
a point on the o r i g i n a l ground and a designated point of higher e l e v a t i o n on the f i n a l grade; and/or c. The material used t o make a f i l l . Grassed Waterway: A
n a t u r a l o r man-made d r a i n a g e way of p a r a b o l i c or t r a p e z o i d a l c r o s s -s e c t i o n shaped t o required dimensions and vegetated f o r safe disposal
of runoff. (Also known as a swale). Holding Pond: A r e t e n t i o n or detention pond. Landowner: The l e g a l or b e n e f i c i a l owner or owners of land i n c l u d i n g t h
e holder of an option or c o n t r a c t t o purchase (whether or not such option of c o n t r a c t is s u b j e c t t o any c o n d i t i o n ) , a l e s s e e i f he is a u t h o
r i z e d under the lease t o exercise the r i g h t s of the landowner, or other person having a p r o p r i e t a r y i n t e r e s t i n l a n d , s h a l l be deemed t o be a landowner
f o r the purposes of t h i s act. Land Development: The improvement of one (1) l o t o r two ( 2 ) or more contiguous l o t s , t r a c t s or p a r c e l s of land f o r any purpose
involving: (a) e r e c t i o n of one (1) or more commercial s t r u c t u r e s , or buildings and/or a group of two (2) or more r e s i d e n t i a l u n i t s , s t r u c t u r e
s , buildings or mobile homes, (b) the d i v i s i o n o r a l l o c a t i o n of land, b u i l d i n g s o r space between or among two (2) or more e x i s t i n g or prospective occupants
by means o f , , o r f o r t h e purpose of s t r e e t s , common a r e a s , l e a s e h o l d s , c o n d o m i n i u m s , building groups or o t h e r f e a t u r e s . -Lot: A
t r a c t or p a r c e l of land i n t e n d e d for separate development, use, l e a s e or t r a n s f e r of ownership. Mobile Home: A dwelling intended f o r use or occupancy; o
f f i c e o r place of assembly; which is t r a n s p o r t a b l e and contained i n one (1) u n i t or two (2) or more u n i t s designed t o be joined i n t o one i n t e g r a l
u n i t capable of again being separated f o r repeated towing, which a r r i v e s at a s i t e complete and ready € o r occupancy except for minor and i n c i d e n t a l unpacking
and assembly o p e r a t i o n s , and c o n s t r u c t e d so t h a t i t may be used w i t h o r w i t h o u t a pe rmanent foundation, excluding modular or pre-manuf actured housing
having a width of at least 24 feet. Mobile Home Lot: A parcel of land i n a mobile home park, improved with the necessary u t i l i t y connections and o t h e r a p p u r t e n a n
c e s n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e e r e c t i o n s t h e r e o n of a s i n g l e mobile home, which i s leased by the park owner to the occupants of the mobile home erected on the
l o t . 7
34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 4 3 . 44. 45. Mobile Home Park: A parcel of land under s i n g l e ownership which has been planned and improved f o r the placement of two (2) or
more mobile homes f o r r e s i d e n t i a l use at a d e n s i t y which is not i n compliance w i t h t h e a p p l i c a b l e minimum l o t s i z e , yard area, and s e t b a c
k r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s i n g l e f a m i l y detached dwellings . M u n i c i p a l Authority: The Letterkenny Township Municipal Authority, or i t s successor. Net Density:
The number of dwelling u n i t s per net acre of land devoted t o r e s i d e n t i a l buildings and accessory uses on the same t r a c t within the s i t e but excluding land f o r
s t r e e t s , p u b l i c p a r k i n g , p l a y g r o u n d s , and non- e s i d e n t i a l uses. P e r c o l a t i o n Test: A procedure t o determine t h e a b s o r p t i o n
rate of the s o i l i n an area proposed as the i n s t a l l a t i o n s i t e f o r an on-lot s e p t i c system, t o be c a r r i e d o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r
e m e n t s of t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a Department of Environment a1 Re sources. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission of Letterkenny Township. Reserve S t r i p : A p a
r c e l of ground i n s e p a r a t e ownership s e p a r a t i n g a street or road from adjacent p r o p e r t i e s or from another s t r e e t . R e t e n t i o n S t r u c t u r
e : A pond, swale, o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r e c o n t a i n i n g a permanent pool of water d e s i g n e d to s t o r e runoff for a given storm event and release it at a predetermined
rate. S a n i t a r y Sewer: A pipe for conveying sewage; excluding storm, s u r f a c e and ground wat e r . S a n i t a r y Sewer F a c i l i t y : A p u b l i c s a n i t a r y sewer
system or a comparable common o r package s a n i t a r y sewer f a c i l i t y approved by t h e a p p r o p r i a t e governmental agencies. Runoff: The s u r f a c e water d i s c
h a r g e o r r a t e e of d i s c h a r g e of a g i v e n watershed a f t e r a f a l l of r a i n o r snow t h a t does not e n t e r t h e s o i l but runs off t h e s u r f a c
e of the land. Runoff from a Fully Developed Area Upstream: The surface water runoff t h a t can be reasonably a n t i c i p a t e d upon maximum
development of t h a t area of the watershed l o c a t e d upstream from t h e s u b j e c t t r a c t , as p e r m i t t e d by p r e v a i l i n g zoning or the township comprehensive
plan; if such e x i s t s . Screening: A w e l l maintained fence, wall, hedge, or v e g e t a t i v e material at least f i v e f e e t ( 5 ' ) i n height and of a d e n s i t y t o
conceal from the view of adjoining property owners the s t r u c t u r e s and uses on the premises on which the screening is required t o be located. 46. Secretary : The Letter kenny
Towns hip Secretary . 8
47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56 57. S e d i m e n t a t i o n : The p r o c e s s by which m i n e r a l o r o r g a n i c m a t t e r i s accumulated o r d e p o s i t e d by
moving wind, water o r g r a v i t y . Once t h i s matter is deposited (or remains suspended i n w a t e r ) , it is u s u a l l y r e f e r r e d t o as "Sediment". Sediment Basin:
A temporary dam or b a r r i e r c o n s t r u c t e d a c r o s s a waterway o r a t o t h e r s u i t a b l e l o c a t i o n s t o i n t e r c e p t t h e runoff and t o t r a p and
r e t a i n the sediment. Slope: Slopes are t o be e x p r e s s e d i n a p e r c e n t a g e based upon v e r t i c a l d i f f e r e n c e i n f e e t per one-hundred f e e t (100')
of h o r i z o n t a l distance. S o i l s A n a l y s i s : A p r o c e d u r e t o p e r m i t v i s u a l i n s p e c t i o n of geological formations and water t a b l e l e v e
l i n an area proposed as t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n s i t e f o r an o n -l o t s e p t i c s y s t e m . Such tests w i l l c o n s i s t of a trench which s h a l l be as a minimum
two feet ( 2 ' ) wide and s i x f e e t ( 6 ' ) deep o r f o u r f e e t ( 4 ' ) below the proposed i n s t a l l a t i o n l e v e l of the s e p t i c f i e l d , whichever is deeper.
Such tests may be r e f e r r e d t o as a "Deep Probe" o r inspection trench and s h a l l be open for inspection by the Township and the Department of Environment a1 Re sources. S
t r e e t : A s t r i p of land which i s i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y as a m e a n s o f v e h i c u l a r and p e d e s t r i a n t r a f f i c , whether public or p r i v a t
e , which may be used a l s o as a space, when p u b l i c , f o r sewers, p u b l i c u t i l i t i e s , shade trees and sidewalks. Storage S t r u c t u r e : A r e t e n t i o n
or d e t e n t i o n s t r u c t u r e . Storm Sewer: A p i p e , open d i t c h or d r a i n a g e channel f o r conveying r a i n water, surface water, condensate, cooling water or
s i m i l a r l i q u i d wastes; e x c l u s i v e of sewage o r i n d u s t r i a l wastes; t o a n a t u r a l water course or other o u t l e t . Storm Water Management: The control
of runoff t o allow water f a l l i n g on a g i v e n s i t e t o be a b s o r b e d or r e t a i n e d on s i t e t o t h e e x t e n t t h a t a f t e r d e v e l o p m e n t t h
e p e a k r a t e of d i s c h a r g e l e a v i n g t h e s i t e i s n o t s i g n i f i c a n t l y d i f f e r e n t than i f the site had remained undeveloped. S t r e e t , P u
b l i c : A s t r i p of l a n d , i n c l u d i n g t h e e n t i r e r i g h t -o f -w a y , intended t o be dedicated f o r use as a means of v e h i c u l a r and p e d e s t r i
a n c i r c u l a t i o n by the public at large. S t r u c t u r e : Any combination of materials, other than a b u i l d i n g which forms a c o n s t r u c t i o n , i n c l u d i
n g b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o f l a g p o l e s , s t a d i u m s , platforms, towers, sheds, s t o r a g e b i n s , fences exceeding four f e e t ( 4 ' ) i n h e i g h t , s i
g n s , s i g n p o s t s , l i g h t s and l i g h t s t a n d a r d s f o r o t h e r t h a n r e s i d e n t i a l use b u t e x c e p t i n g p a t i o s , driveways, walks, and
parking area t o yard grade. Subdivider: The owner, developer or the authorized agent of the owner of a subdivision or land development. 9
58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63 64. 65. 66. 67. Subdivision: The d i v i s i o n o r r e d i v i s i o n of a l o t , t r a c t or parcel of land by any means i n t o two or more l o t s , tracts,
p a r c e l s or other d i v i s i o n s of land i n c l u d i n g changes i n e x i s t i n g l o t l i n e s f o r t h e p u r p o s e , whether immediate o r f u t u r e f o r l e
a s e , t r a n s f e r of ownership, or building or l o t development provided, however, t h a t the subdivisions by lease of land f o r a g r i c u l t u r a l purposes i n t o p a
r c e l s of more than ten acres, not involving any new s t r e e t , or easement of access, buildings or r e s i d e n t i a l d w e l l i n g s , s h a l l be exempted. S u b d i v
i s i o n , Minor: Any d i v i s i o n a b u t t i n g an e x i s t i n g public s t r e e t o r road involving t h r e e (3) o r less l o t s , p a r c e l s of l a n d , o r o t h
e r d i v i s i o n of land which does not r e q u i r e a new street, the i n s t a l l a t i o n of s s a n i t a r y sewers, storm sewers, water mains or pipes, or other public improvements.
Surface Mining Operation: The removal of any substance from the e a r t h f o r use as f u e l , roadway m a t e r i a l , m a n u f a c t u r i n g , or f o r re-sale, excepting shale,
slate or s o i l excavation and removal operations. Surveyor, Registered: A person duly r e g i s t e r e d as a p r o f e s s i o n a l s u r v e y o r by the S t a t e of Pennsylvania.
Swale: A low l y i n g s t r e t c h of land which gathers or c a r r i e s surface water runoff. Topsoil: F e r t i l e surface and subsurface s o i l s r i c h i n o r g a n i c matter
o r humus d e b r i s . Township: L e t t erkenn y T owns hi p , F rank1 i n County , Pennsylvania . Water Course: A permanent stream, i n t e r m i t t e n t stream, r i v e r , brook,
creek, channel or d i t c h f o r water, whether n a t u r a l OK man-made. Usable Open Space: A p a r c e l or p a r c e l s of land or an area of water, o r a combination of land and
water within a development s i t e and designed and intended f o r the use or enjoyment of r e s i d e n t s of the subdivision or mobile home park or other development, not including
streets, o f f -s t r e e t p a r k i n g areas and areas set a s i d e f o r public f a c i l i t i e s . S u b s t a n t i a l Completion: Wherein the judgement of the Township Engineer
at least 90 percent of those improvements r e q u i r e d as a c o n d i t i o n f o r f i n a l s u b d i v i s i o n a p p r o v a l have been completed i n accordance with an approved
plan, so t h a t t h e p r o j e c t w i l l be able t o be used, occupied or operated f o r i t s i n t e n d e d use. T h i s s h a l l be based on t h e c o s t of t h e r e q u i
r e d improvements f o r which f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y was posted pursuant t o Section 802 of t h i s Ordinance. 10
ARTICLE IV PROCEDURES AWD JUIUSDICTION SECTION 400: PLAN APPROVING AGENCY A l l Final Subdivision and Land Development P l a n s s h a l l be s u b j e c t t o a p p r o v a l or r e
j e c t i o n by t h e Board of Supervisors. In the event such a plan is disapproved, the reasons t h e r e f o r e s h a l l be s e t f o r t h in w r i t i n g . A l l plans shall
be r e f e r r e d t o t h e Planning Commission f o r its review and recommendations. SECTION 401: SUBKIlTAL OF PLANS The subdivider or land developer s h a l l submit t o the Township
Secretary a l l plans and documents r e q u i r e d i n t h i s Ordinance along with a completed and signed subdivision a p p l i c a t i o n form at least ten (10) calendar days p r
i o r t o the next regular scheduled meeting of t h e P l a n n i n g Commission. A l l p l a n s , when f i r s t s u b m i t t e d , s h a l l be considered Preliminary Plans, except
Minor Subdivisions. I f t h e s u b d i v i d e r or land d e v e l o p e r makes s u b s t a n t i a l l r e v i s i o n s i n h i s plans a f t e r they have been approved i n Preliminary
form, such r e v i s e d p l a n s s h a l l be t r e a t e d as P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n s when re-s ubmi t t ed . Upon a p p r o v a l of t h e P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n s
, F i n a l P l a n s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d by t h e subdivider or land developer in the same manner as P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n s and the Township Secretary s h a l l
d i s t r i b u t e t h e r e q u i r e d number of copies t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e agencies concerned as provided for in t h i s Ordinance. SECTION 402: REVIEW OF PLANS Subdivision
and land development p l a n s w i l l u s u a l l y be reviewed by L e t t e r k e n n y Township P l a n n i n g Commission a t i t s f i r s t r e g u l a r meeting f o l l o w i
n g t h e date of s u b m i t t a l , providing t h a t such plans are submitted at l e a s t t e n (10) c a l e n d a r days p r i o r t o t h a t meeting. The s u b d i v i d e r ,
or h i s duly authorized r e p r e s e n t a t i v e , s h a l l a t t e n d t h e meeting of the Planning Commission t o d i s c u s s t h e s u b d i v i s i o n p l a n u n l e s
s excused by t h e Commission. The Planning Commission s h a l l forward t h e Plans and the Commissions recommendation t o the Board of Supervisors, for consideration. SECTION 403:
APPROVAL OF PLANS Approval of Preliminary Plans by the Letterkenny Township Board of Supervisors s h a l l be c o n s i d e r e d a p p r o v a l of the design of streets and l o t s
and such other f e a t u r e s as may be shown on the plans, s u b j e c t t o any c o n d i t i o n a l or s p e c i f i e d changes t o be i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t h e F i n a
l P l a n s . No subdivision or land development plan s h a l l be approved unless a l l s p e c i f i e d items w i t h i n t h i s Ordinance have been i n c l u d e d o r addressed
i n a manner satisfactory t o t h e Township Board of Supervisors. The B o a r d ' s a p p r o v a l of t h e F i n a l Plans s h a l l be given only after the requirements and c o n
d i t i o n s i n d i c a t e d on or i n connection with Preliminary Plan approval have been met, and t h e s a i d approval s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e a Revision i n t h e O f f
i c i a l P l a n of the Township of which it is made a p a r t t h e r e o f . 11
No s u b d i v i s i o n o r land development plans s h a l l be approved unless: (1) A l l of the requirements of t h i s Ordinance have been met, and (2) There h a s been an e r o
s i o n and S e d i m e n t a t i o n c o n t r o l p l a n approved by t h e Board of Supervisors t h a t provides for minimizing erosion and sedimentation, or ( 3 ) There has been
a d e t e r m i n a t i o n by t h e Board of S u p e r v i s o r s t h a t a p l a n f o r minimizing e r o s i o n and sedimentation is not necessary. The Board's approval of the f
i n a l p l a n s s h a l l be g i v e n only a f t e r t h e requirements and conditions indicated on or i n connection w i t h t h e preliminary plans have been met; and said approval
s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e f i n a l Township a p p r o v a l f o r t h e purpose of recording the plans i n t h e O f f i c e of the County Recorder of Deeds. Before a c t i n g
on any plan, the Board of Supervisors may arrange f o r a p u b l i c h e a r i n g thereon a f t e r giving such n o t i c e as it may deem necessary and d e s i r a b l e i n each
case. SECTION 404: OVERALL MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENTS A. When the t o t a l of a l l l o t s subdivided from a p a r c e l or tract of land exceeds f i v e (5) l o t s w i t h i n t h
e l a s t 5 y e a r s , i t s h a l l be incumbent upon the subdivider t o submit t o the Township a n O v e r a l l Master Plan parcel or tract of land before any f u r t h e r s u
b d i v i s i o n o r l a n d development plans may be approved by t h e Township. Such Overall Master Plan s h a l l i l l u s t r a t e the following f e a t u r e s i n general terms
without necessity of d e t a i l e d engineering design. 1. The property l i n e s of the host parcel and other l o t previously subdivided . 2. Generalized l o t l a y o u t w i t h
intended c o n s i d e r a t i o n for sewer, water, roadway, and storm drainage c o n t r o l . 3. Generalized l o c a t i o n of major topographic f e a t u r e s such as swales, water
courses, rock out croppings, croppings, and r e l a t e d c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s . 4 . Generalized i n d i c a t i o n of the use or uses of the property i n terms of the uses
permitted by t h e Township Zoning Ordinance. 5. The Overall Master Plan s h a l l be submitted at a scale of not smaller than 1'' = 200. B. Effect of O v e r a l l Master P l a n :
The O v e r a l l Master P l a n w i l l be used by t h e Township t o assist i n evaluating f u r t h e r s u b d i v i s i o n s u b m i t t a l s of the a p p l i c a n t . When on
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and a c t i o n of the Board of Supervisors, it is deemed t h a t f u r t h e r s u b d i v i s i o n s d e p a r t s u b s t a n t i a
l l y from the concepts presented in t h e O v e r a l l Master P l a n , a r e v i s e d Master P l a n s h a l l be required p r i o r t o approval of any f u t u r e subdivision plans
of the a p p l i c a n t . 12
ARTICLE v PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION SECTION 500: PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION The pre-application c o n s u l t a t i o n w i t h t h e Township, is v o l u n t a r y , and communications
s h a l l be kept as c o n f i d e n t i a l as possible. The subdivider or developer, before going ahead w i t h t h e P r e l i m i n a r y Plan procedure or with s t e p s t o acquire
land or subdivide, should f a m i l i a r i z e himself with the r e g u l a t i o n s and should consult with the Township about the following f a c t o r s : A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.
I. The s u i t a b i l i t y of t h e s i t e for development. The demand for a development, t h e t y p e p r o p o s e d , and t h e p a r t i c u l a r l o c a t i o n proposed. The
a c c e s s i b i l i t y of the site. The a v a i l a b i l i t y of public f a c i l i t i e s such as schools, parks, water, s a n i t a r y and storm sewers, e t c . , and t h e
p u b l i c s e r v i c e s of p o l i c e , f i r e , refuge d i s p o s a l , etc. The e f f e c t on the p r o j e c t of any contemplated improvements o r t h e p r o p o s a l s
of any comprehensive plan and these r e g u l a t i o n s . Sewage f a c i l i t y requirements of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Township. Erosion and sedimentation
c o n t r o l plans and permits as required by the Department of E n v i r o n m e n t a l R e s o u r c e s and as r e v i e w e d by t h e F r a n k l i n County S o i l Conservation
District . Precautionary measures t o preserve or p r o t e c t environmental, h i s t o r i c and n a t u r a l f e a t u r e s . Approvals by t h e a p p l i c a b l e S t a t e and
Federal agencies. Section 501: SKETCH PLAN SUBMISSION It is suggested t h a t p r i o r t o t h e c o n s u l t a t i o n w i t h t h e P l a n n i n g Commission, t h e s u b d i v
i d e r p r e p a r e a s k e t c h p l a n of h i s proposed development. It is suggested t h a t the subdivider or developer submit s u f f i c i e n t d a t a t o t h e P l a n n
i n g Commission f o r purposes of generally i l l u s t r a t i n g and discussing t h e proposed p r o j e c t . 13
ARTICLE VI MINOR SUBDIVISIONS SECTION 600 : WALIFICATIONS A Minor Subdivision, a s defined, may be d i r e c t l y submitted f o r F i n a l Plan approval i n accordance w i t h S e
c t i o n 800 of t h i s Ordinance and the plans and data requirements set f o r t h h e r e i n . However, w i t h m u l t i p l e Minor S u b d i v i s i o n s within any given t r
a c t ; exceeding f i v e (5) l o t s within the preceding f i v e y e a r s , o r a d j a c e n t or a d j o i n i n g t r a c t s having been o r e x p e c t e d t o be s u b d i v
i d e d , o r whenever other circumstances w a r r a n t , t h e Commission may deny t h e Minor S u b d i v i s i o n p r o v i s i o n w i t h i n t h i s Ordinance and may r e q u
i r e such a d d i t i o n a l d a t a as included w i t h i n t h e P r e l i m i n a r y and F i n a l Plan requirements and procedures, of t h i s Ordinance. SECTION 601: PLAN REQUIREWNTS
The f o l l o w i n g m a t e r i a l s and d a t a s h a l l be submitted with an a p p l i c a t i i o n s for review and approval of t h e Minor Subdivision Plans: A. Six copies of
the s u b d i v i s i o n or land development plans i n t h e form of a map on s h e e t s i z e s e i t h e r 8 1/2 i n c h e s by 14 i n c h e s ; 18 i n c h e s by 24 inches; or 24
inches by 36 inches, and shown to a nominal s c a l e not s m a l l e r t h a n 100 f e e t t o the inch and showing the following: 1. A l o c a t i o n map showing t h e proposed p
r o j e c t i n r e l a t i o n t o the adjacent p r o p e r t i e s and e x i s t i n g streets in the v i c i n i t y of t h e Township. 2. A tract map showing t h e boundaries of
the e n t i r e t r a c t t o be subdivided, t h e new l o t o r l o t s t o be formed, and t h e names of t h e a d j o i n i n g p r o p e r t y owners, a s w e l l a s major s i g
n i f i c a n t p h y s i c a l f e a t u r e s such as streams, roads, l a n e s , ponds, cemeteries, wooded areas and flood plains. 3. The l i m i t s and d i m e n s i o n s of t
h e t r a c t o r t r a c t s t o be s u b d i v i d e d o r developed and t h e proposed name or i d e n t i f y i n g t i t l e of the project. 4. The d a t e , scale, and n o r t
h p o i n t . 5. The l o c a t i o n and dimensions where a p p l i c a b l e of e x i s t i n g buildings, roads, easements, rights-of-way, public l a n e s , streams and any other
monuments. I 6. The l o c a t i o n and dimensions of proposed easements or other rights-of-way and land reserved f o r public purposes, t h e dimensions of e x i s t i n g o r proposed
s a n i t a r y or storm sewers and water f a c i l i t i e s . 7. E x i s t i n g t o p o g r a p h i c c o n t o u r s a t not more t h a n t e n (10) f o o t v e r t i c a l i n t
e r v a l s o r a t such i n t e r v a l s t h a t t h e c o n t o u r s s h a l l have a maximum h o r i z o n t a l spacing of not more than 100 f e e t . F o r a n y p r o j e c t
n o t b e i n g c o n n e c t e d t o any p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s w i t h i n t h e Township, an assumed datum may be used f o r t h e t o p o g r a p h i c c o n t o u r s ,
but s h a l l be s t a t e d on the plans as assumed datum. 14
Any, p r o j e c t c o n n e c t i n g o r a d j o i n i n g proposed public f a c i l i t i e s within the Township s h a l l be referenced to the Township Municipal Datum as supplied
by the Township. 8. The name and address of the subdivider or developer. 9. The name, seal and s i g n a t u r e of t h e R e g i s t e r e d E n g i n e e r o r R e g i s t e r e d
Surveyor who s h a l l have prepared the plans. 10. The name and address of the owner of the t r a c t , and the names of the owners of the adjoining tracts together w i t h t h e deed
references. 11. The b u i l d i n g r e s t r i c t i o n l i n e s , p e r c o l a t i o n test s i t e s and the l o c a t i o n and d e s c r i p t i o n of the survey monuments.
12. The bearing and dimensions of a l l proposed p r o p e r t y l i n e s , t h e a c r e a g e of a l l p a r c e l s including the residue of t h e parent t r a c t , and l o t numbers.
13. A p l a n supplement o r r e v i s i o n sewage P l a n n i n g Module t o t h e Township's O f f f i c i a l Liquid Wastes Plan complete with a l l necessary d a t a . 14. An erosion
and sedimentation c o n t r o l p l a n and n a r r a t i v e as required pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Streams Law. 15
SECTION 700 ARTICLE V I 1 PRELIMINARY PLANS PRELIMINARY PLAN SPECIFICATIONS The following materials and data s h a l l be submitted w i t h an a p p l i c a t i o n f o r review and
approval of t h e P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n s : A. Eight copies of t h e s u b d i v i s i o n or land development plan i n the form of a map or series of maps on sheet s i z e s
e i t h e r 8 1/2 inches by 14 i n c h e s ; 18 i n c h e s by 24 i n c h e s ; or 24 i n c h e s by 36 inches drawn t o a scale not smaller than 100 feet t o the inch and showing the
following: 1. A l o c a t i o n map showing t h e proposed p r o j e c t i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s and e x i s t i n g streets i n t h e v i c
i n i t y . 2. The layout of l o t s showing dimensions, l o t numbers, and approximate areas of each l o t , l o c a t i o n of e x i s t i n g and proposed streets, including the name
and widths of the rights-of-way and cart way. 3. The l i m i t s and dimensions of t h e t r a c t o r t t r a c t s being s u b d i v i d e d or developed and the proposed name or i
d e n t i f y i n g t i t l e of t h e p r o j e c t . 4. The d a t e , scale and north point. 5. The l o c a t i o n and dimensions where a p p l i c a b l e of e x i s t i n g b u
i l d i n g s , roads, easements, rights-of-way, public lands, streams, and any other monuments. 6. The l o c a t i o n and dimensions of proposed easements or rights-of-way and l a
n d r e s e r v e d f o r p u b l i c p u r p o s e s , t h e dimensions of e x i s t i n g o r proposed s a n i t a r y or storm sewers and water f a c i l i t i e s . 7. E x i s t
i n g topographic contours a t n o t more t h a n ten f e e t (10'0") v e r t i c a l i n t e r v a l s or at such h o r i z o n t a l i n t e r v a l s of not more than one hundred
f e e t (100'0''). For any p r o j e c t which proposes t e n o r more l o t s o r d w e l l i n g u n i t s , elevations s h a l l be referenced t o v e r t i c a l c o n t r o l s
e s t a b l i s h e d by an a c c e p t e d F e d e r a l agency (N.O.S., U.S.C.G.S., U.S.G.S., o r A.M.S.) and a s u i t a b l e benchmark s h a l l be e s t a b l i s h e d w i t h
i n t h e p r o j e c t and referenced on t h e plan. The P l a n n i n g Commission may a l s o r e q u i r e s u p p l e m e n t a l p l a n s showing proposed f i n a l contour. For
any p r o j e c t n o t being connected t o any public f a c i l i t i e s within t h e Township, an assumed datum may be used f o r the topographic contours but shall be s t a t e d
on t h e p l a n s as assumed datum. Any p r o j e c t c o n n e c t i n g or a d j o i n i n g proposed public f a c i l i t i e s within the Township s h a l l be referenced t o the
Township Municipal Datum as supplied by the Township. 8. The name and address of the subdivider or developer. 9. The name, seal and s i g n a t u r e of t h e R e g i s t e r e d E n
g i n e e r o r Registered Surveyor who s h a l l have prepared the plans. 16
10. The name and address of the owner of the t r a c t and t h e names of t h e owners of the adjoining tracts t o g e t h e r w i t h the deed references. 11. B u i l d i n g r e s
t r i c t i o n l i n e s , p e r c o l a t i o n test s i t e s , and the l o c a t i o n and d e s c r i p t i o n of the survey monuments. B. F i v e c o p i e s of cross-section
drawings of a l l proposed streets showing r i g h t s -o f -way, c a r t way widths, l o c a t i o n of sidewalks and planting strips. C. F i v e c o p i e s of p r o f i l e drawings
of a l l proposed s t r e e t s showing e x i s t i n g and proposed grades. D. F i v e c o p i e s of plans and p r o f i l e s of e x i s t i n g and/or proposed s a n i t a r y sewer
and s t o r m sewer s y s t e m s , water d i s t r i b u t i o n s y s t e m s , and any o t h e r p e r t i n e n t u t i l i t i e s . The plans s h a l l i n c l u d e g r a d e
s , pipe s i z e s , and l o c a t i o n of v a l v e s and f i r e h y d r a n t s . A l l storm sewer p p l a n s s h a l l i n d i c a t e the point or points where surface water
e n t e r s and leaves the p r o j e c t , c o n t r i b u t i n g area of runoff and the estimated volume and method of determination. E. When any subdivision or land development is
subject t o the r u l e s and r e g u l a t i o n s of the Department of E n v i r o n m e n t a l R e s o u r c e s w i t h r e g a r d t o t h e d i s p o s a l of l i q u i d wastes,
t h e a p p l i c a n t s h a l l submit a Supplemental Planning Module or Plan Revision Module t o t h e Township's O f f i c i a l Liquid Wastes Plan f o r the subdivision or land
development of which the subdivider s h a l l prepare s i x copies of the form supplied by t h e Department of Environmental Resources f o r use of t h e Township. F. I n t h e e v e
n t t h e p l a n proposes extension of u t i l i t y s e r v i c e i n t o the p r o j e c t by any Authority o r Municipality other than Letterkenny Township or its agencies, a s t
a t e m e n t from t h a t a u t h o r i t y o r m u n i c i p a l i t y r e g a r d i n g the adequacy of such s e r v i c e e x t e n s i o n s h a l l be submitted. G. Whenever t
h e s u b d i v i s i o n o r l a n d development is s u b j e c t t o t h e r u l e s and r e g u l a t i o n s of the Department of Environmental Resources with regard t o c o n t
r o l of erosion and sedimentation c o n t r o l , t h e applicant s h a l l f i l e f i v e ( 5 ) copies of an erosion and sedimentation c o n t r o l plan, provided, however, t h a
t in the case of the a p p l i c a t i o n s not r e q u i r i n g any erosion and sedimentation c o n t r o l p e r m i t , t h e Commission may r e q u i r e t h e a p p l i c a n
t t o submit h i s plan t o the Franklin County S o i l Conservation District o f f i c e f o r review and comment. The d e s i g n s t a n d a r d s and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
f o r said plan are contained i n the"Erosion and Sedimentation Control" handbook which has been prepared and provided by t h e F r a n k l i i n County Conservation District and is
on f i l e in the Township Office. H. Five copies of the Storm Water Management Plan required by this Ordinance. SECTION 701: PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCEDURE A. The a p p l i c a n t , at
least ten (10) days p r i o r t o the meeting of the Commission at which i n i t i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n is d e s i r e d , s h a l l f i l e with the Township S e c r e t a
r y ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Plan and the accompanying document at ion. 17
B. Copies of the Preliminary Plan and supporting d a t a s h a l l immediately be d i s t r i b u t e d by t h e S e c r e t a r y to the following agencies, when a p p l i c a b l e
, for review and comment: 1. Three (3) copies t o t h e F r a n k l i n County Planning Commission. 2. One (1) copy to t h e Township Engineer. 3. One (1) copy t o the Township Municipal
Authority as required. 4. One (1) copy t o t h e Pennsylvania Department of T r a n s p o r t a t i o n i f app 1 i c a b l e . 5. One (1) copy t o the Electric Power Company. 6. One
(1) copy to t h e Township Sewage Enforcement Office. 7. One (1) copy t o the Franklin County Conservation District. 8. The remaining copies t o the Township Planning Commission. 9.
Supplemental Sewage Planning Module and/or Plan Revision Module f o r Subdivision or Land Development to: a. Department of Environmental Resources, i f applicable. b. Franklin County
Planning Commission, i f a p p l i c a b l e . c. Township Municipal Authority. d. Remaining copies t o t h e Township F i l e . C. The Township Planning Commission s h a l l take o
f f i c i a l a c t i o n on the P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n within s i x t y (60) days of t h e Township's r e c e i p t of the plans and data. The Commission s h a l l note i t '
s a c t i o n on three (3) copies of the plans. The t h r e e ( 3 ) noted copies of t h e plan then s h a l l be forwarded t o the Board of S u p e r v i s o r s a l o n g with recommendations
concerning t h e Preliminary review. D. Approval o r R e j e c t i o n of Plans: 1. The Board of Supervisors s h a l l take o f f i c i a l a c t i o n on the Preliminary Plan after
it has received the review of the Commission and within the time l i m i t s and i n the manner provided i n Section 801 ( c . ) of t h i s Ordinance. 18
ARTICLE VI11 FINAL RECORD PLANS SECTION 800: PLAN REQUIREMENTS The Planning Commission may require t h a t the following materials be submitted with an a p p l i c a t i o n f o r approval
of a F i n a l Plan. F i n a l Plans s h a l l conform i n a l l important d e t a i l s with P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n s as previously approved and any conditions s p e c i f i
e d in the approval of t h e Preliminary Plans s h a l l be incorporated i n t h e F i n a l Plans. The
Final Plan submission s h a l l occur not more than f i v e (5) years following the date of a p p r o v a l of t h e P r e l i m i n a r y Plan. F a i l u r e t o submit t h e F i n
a l Plan within t h i s t i m e period s h a l l make the approval of the Preliminary Plan n u l l and v o i d u n l e s s an extension of t i m e is requested by the subdivider or land
developer p r i o r to the f i v e (5) years tiine l i m i t and an extension is granted by t h e Board of S u p e r v i s o r s . The a p p l i c a n t may c o n s t i t u t e only
t h a t portion of the approved P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n which the a p p l i c a n t proposes t o r e c o r d and develop at t h a t time, provided t h a t such portion conforms
with a l l requirements of the approved Preliminary Plan and t h i s Ordinance. The Final Plan s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e following d a t a : A. Ten (10) copies of t h e plan i n
the form of a map or series of maps on sheet s i z e s e i t h e r 8 1 /2 inches by 14 i n c h e s ; 18 i n c h e s by 24 i n c h e s ; or 24 i n c h e s by 36 i n c h e s , drawn t
o a s c a l e not smaller t h a n 100 f e e t t o an inch and showing the f ol 1 owing : 1. The items required to be shown in Preliminary Plans, as s p e c i f i e d i n Article VII,
Section 700. 2. F i n a l t o p o g r a p h i c contours i n those a r e a s recommended by the Commission and approved by t h e Supervisors at not more than f i v e f o o t v e r t
i c a l i n t e r v a l s . 3. The l o c a t i o n and method of proposed s t r e e t l i g h t i n g f a c i l i t i e s and t h e l o c a t i o n of street signs. 4. The l o c a t
i o n of minimum building set-back l i n e s . 5. The complete metes and bounds d e s c r i p t i o n of each l o t , tract or parcel with a minimum e r r o r of closure of one p a r
t i n ten thousand. 6 . Lot and s e c t i o n numbers. 7. O f f e r of D e d i c a t i o n t o t h e Township o r Township A u t h o r i t y wherever and whichever case is applicable
of streets, rights-of-way, easements and s i t e s for o t h e r p u b l i c use. B. Four c o p i e s of a u t i l i t y map or maps showing the tract boundaries, e x i s t i n g and
proposed streets, l o t l i n e s , s a n i t a r y sewer and storm sewer f a c i l i t i e s , water l i n e s , and, where a p p l i c a b l e , curbs, sidewalks, f i r e hydrants
and manholes. 19
e. Four c o p i e s of p r o f i l e and c r o s s -s e c t i o n maps o r diagrams OE streets showing proposed grades of curbs, s a n i t a r y and s t o r m s e w e r s , w a t e r
l i n e s , undergro'und u t i l i t i e s , and storm water management f a c i l i t i e s . Grades s h a l l be shown a t a minimum scale of f i f t y (50) f e e t h o r i z o n t
a l and f i v e (5) f e e t v e r t i c a l . D. An erosion and sedimentation c o n t r o l p l a n , t o g e t h e r with an earth-moving p e r m i t when required pursuant to the provisions
of the Clean Streams Law. E. S u i t a b l e documentation t h a t the plans are i n conformity with building, s a n i t a t i o n and o t h e r a p p l i c a b l e T o w n s h i p O
r d i n a n c e s and r e g u l a t i o n s ; and w i t h t h e regulations governing the extension of the u t i l i t y s e r v i c e s i n t o t h e Township. I n any instance where
such plans do not conform, evidence s h a l l be presented t h a t a n e x c e p t i o n has been o f f i c i a l l y authorized. F. Such c e r t i f i c a t e s , a f f i d a v i t
s , endorsements or dedications as may be required by the Commission or the governing body of the M u n i c i p a l i t y i n t h e enforcement of t h e s e r e g u l a t i o n s . G.
E v i d e n c e of t h e i s s u a n c e of any d r i v e w a y p e r m i t r e q u i r e d by PennDot o r L e t t erkenny Towns hip. H. A statement of the types of s t r u c t u r e
s t o be e r e c t e d , and summary t a b l e of t h e number of s t r u c t u r e s and dwelling u n i t s proposed. I. S u i t a b l e documentation t h a t ,the plans are &J,I co
ormit with b u i l ng, s k i t a t i o n g o v e r n i n g \he e x t e n s i o n of u h l i t y s e r v i c e s i n t o the Township. In any instance where such pi'ans do not conf orm,"evidence
s h a l l be p r e s e n t e d t h a t an e x c e p t i o n has been o f f i c i a l l y authorized. 2nd o t h e b g p p l i c a b l e T-ownship\%ordinances and\reg"ula"t io\ns \and\
wY,ith tee regulat $ns J. Evidence that the subdivider or developer has i n s t a l l e d the necessary street and o t h e r improvements as r e q u i r e d i n S e c t i o n 900 i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h Township s t a n d a r d s and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s , o r t h a t t h e s u b d i v i d e r has furnished the Townshlp the g u a r a n t e e s r e
q u i r e d by Section 802. SECTION 801: REVIEW PROCEDURE -APPROVAL OF PLANS A. A t least ten (10) days p r i o r t o the meeting of the Planning Commission at which i n i t i a l c
o n s i d e r a t i o n is d e s i r e d , the subdivider or developer s h a l l submit eight (8) copies of t h e F i n a l Plan and accompanying documentation t o the Township Secretary.
The Final Plan submission s h a l l occur not more than f i v e ( 5 ) years following the date of approval of the Preliminary Plan. F a i l u r e t o submit the F i n a l Plan w i t
h i n t h e time period s h a l l make t h e P r e l i m i n a r y P l a n n u l l and void unless an extension of t i i m e is requested by the subdivider or developer and granted i
n w r i t i n g by t h e Board of Supervisors. B. Copies of t h e F i n a l P l a n and supporting d a t a s h a l l be d i s t r i b u t e d by the Township Secretary t o the following
agencies where a p p l i c a b l e : 1. Three (3) copies t o the County Planning Commission for review and comment. 20
c . 2. One (1) copy t o the Township Engineer for review and preparation of c o s t estimates on improvement construction. 3. One (1) copy t o the Township Municipal Authority i f a
p p l i c a b l e . 4. One (1) copy to t h e Electric Power Company. 5. Remaining copies t o the Township Planning Commission. C. Approval o r Rejection of Plans: A l l a p p l i c a
t i o n s f o r approval of a plan, whether preliminary or f i n a l , s h a l l be acted upon by the Board of Supervisors which s h a l l render its decision and communicate i t t o
t h e a p p l i c a n t not l a t e r t h a n n i n e t y (90) days f o l l o w i n g t h e d a t e of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission next following t h e date t h e
a p p l i c a t i o n is f i l e d , provided t h a t should t h e s a i d next regular meeting occur more than t h i r t y (30) days following the f i l i n g of the a p p l i c a t
i o n , t h e said ninety (90) day period s h a l l be measured from the t h i r t i e t h (30th) day following the day t h e a p p l i c a t i o n has been f i l e d . 1. The decision
of t h e Board of Supervisors s h a l l be in w r i t i n g and s h a l l be communicated t o the a p p l i c a n t p e r s o n a l l y or mailed t o him at h i s last known address
not later than 15 days following the decision. 2. When the a p p l i c a t i o n is not approved i n terms as f i l e d , the decision s h a l l s p e c i f y the d e f e c t s found
in the a p p l i c a t i o n and describe t h e requirements which have not been met and s h a l l i n each case, cite t o the provision of the s t a t u t e o r ordinance r e l i e
d upon. D. D i s t r i b u t i o n of the copies of the plan as f i n a l l y approved s h a l l be as follows: 1. One (1) copy to the Engineer 2. One (1) copy t o be retained i n the
Township S e c r e t a r y ' s F i l e . 3. One (1) copy t o t h e Planning Commission. 4. Two (2) copies t o the subdivider or developer. E. Within ninety (90) days following approval
by the Board of Supervisors, the F i n a l Plan s h a l l be recorded by the subdivider or developer at the County Recorder of Deeds Office. The subdivider or developer s h a l l not
present a plan for recording and the Recorder of Deeds shall not accept any plan f o r recording unless t h e plan has been o f f i c i a l l y approved and signed by the Board of Supervisors.
F. The Township Board of Supervisors shall not approve a F i n a l Plan without a f a v o r a b l e r e p o r t from the Department of Environmental Resources regarding t h e O f f i
c i a l Plan Revision o r Supplement where a p p l i c a b l e . However, f a i l u r e of the Department of Environmental Resources t o r e p o r t t o the Township within the time
prescribed by law from the date the l a s t supplement was sent s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e approval. ( A s amended April 28, 1987) 21
c SECTION 802: COWLETION OF IHPROVEMENTS OR GUARANTEE TEEREOF PRE-REQUISITE TO FINAL PULN APPROVAL No p l a n s h a l l be f i n a l l y approved u n l e s s the streets shown on such
plan have been approved to a permanently p a s s a b l e c o n d i t i o n , as s p e c i f i e d i n A r t i c l e I X , S e c t i o n s 903 and 904, and any walkways, c u r b s , g
u t t e r s , street l i g h t , f i r e hydrants, shade trees, water mains, s a n i t a r y sewers, storm d r a i n s and any other improvements as may be r e q u i r e d by t h e Letterkenny
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as amended, have been i n s t a l l e d i n accordance with such Ordinance. I n l i e u of the c o m p l e t i o n o f a n y improvements
r e q u i r e d as a c o n d i t i o n f o r f i n a l a p p r o v a l , t h e d e v e l o p e r s h a l l d e p o s i t w i t h Letterkenny Township, f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t
y in an amount s u f f i c i e n t t o cover the cost of any improvements o r common a m m e n i t i e s , i n c l u d i n g , b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o , road, storm water d e t
e n t i o n and/or r e t e n t i o n basins, o t h e r r e l a t e d drainage f a c i l i t i e s , r e c r e a t i o n a l f a c i l i t i e s , open space improvements, or buEf er
o r s c r e e n p l a n t i n g s , a l l improvements r e c i t e d above, and a l l improvements as shown on t h e developers subdivision or development p l a n . The type of f i n
a n c i a l s e c u r i t y t o be p o s t e d w i t h L e t t e r k e n n y Township s h a l l be in such form as may, from t i m e to t i m e , be approved by the L e g i s l a t u
r e of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or such o t h e r form as may be deemed a c c e p t a b l e by t h e Letterkenny Township Board of Supervisors. Such bond or other s e c u r
i t y s h a l l provide for and secure t o t h e p u b l i c the completion of any improvements which may be required within one year of t h e d a t e f i x e d i n t h e s u b d i v
i s i o n p l a a n f o r c o m p l e t i o n of such improvements. The amount of f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y s h a l l be equal t o 110% of the cost of the r e q u i r e d improvements
f o r which f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y is t o be posted. The cost of improvements s h a l l be e s t a b l i s h e d by s u b m i s s i o n t o t h e L e t t e r k e n n y Township
Board of S u p e r v i s o r s o r t h e P l a n n i n g Commission of bona f i d e bid or bids from the c o n t r a c t o r or c o n t r a c t o r s chosen by the party posting the
f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y t o complete the improvements, or i n the absence of such bona f i d e b i d s , t h e c o s t s h a l l be e s t a b l i s h e d by estimate prepared
by t h e Letterkenny Township engineer. I f t h e party posting t h e f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y requires more than one year from the date of posting the f i n a n c i a l s e
c u r i t y t o complete t h e r e q u i r e d improvements, the amount ' of f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t t y shall be increased by an a d d i t i o n a l 10% f o r each one year
beyond the first anniversary d a t e from t h e p o s t i n g of f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y , or t o an amount n o t exceeding 110% of the cost of completing t h e r e q u i r
e d improvements as r e -e s t a b l i s h e d on o r about t h e e x p i r a t i o n of t h e p r e c e d i n g one y e a r p e r i o d by u s i n g t h e above b i d d i n g procedure.
In a case where development is projected over a period of years, t h e L e t t e r k e n n y Township Board of S u p e r v i s o r s may a u t h o r i z e s u b m i s s i o n of f i
n a l p l a n s by s e c t i o n s o r s t a g e s of development s u b j e c t t o r e q u i r e m e n t s or g u a r a n t e e s as t o improvements i n f u t u r e s e c t i o n s
o r states of development as i t f i n d s e s s e n t i a l f o r the p r o t e c t i o n of any f i n a l l y approved s e c t i o n of the development. A s the work of i n s t a l
l i n g the required improvements p r o c e e d s , t h e p a r t y p o s t i n g t h e f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y may request the Letterkenny Township Board of Supervisors t
o release or a u t h o r i z e t h e release, from time t o time of such portions of the f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y necessary f o r payment to the c o n t r a c t o r or c o n
t r a c t o r s performing the work. Any such r e q u e s t s s h a l l be i n w r i t i n g addressed to t h e Letterkenny Township Board of Supervisors and t h e Board s h a l l have
45 days from receipt of such request within which t o allow t h e municipal engineer to ? e r t i f y , i n w r i t i n g , t o t h e Board t h a t such portion of the work upon the
improvements has been completed in accordance w i t h t h e approved plan. Upon such c e r t i f i c a t i o n the governing body s h a l l a u t h o r i z e t h e r e l e a s e by t
h e bonding company o r l e n d i n g i n s t i t u t i o n of a n amount as e s t i m a t e d by t h e m u n i c i p a l e n g i n e e r which f a i r l y r e p r e s e n t s t h e
value of the improvements completed o r , i f t h e Board of S u p e r v i s o r s 22
f a i l s t o act w i t h i n s a i d 45-day p e r i o d , t h e Board s h a l l be deemed t o have approved the release of the funds as requested. The Board of Supervisors may, p r
i o r to f i n a l i e l e a s e a t t h e time of c o m p l e t i o n and c e r t i f i c a t i o n by i c s e n g i n e e r , r e q u i r e r e t e n t i o n of 10% of t h e e s t
i m a t e d c o s t of t h e a f o r e s a i d improvements. Where t h e Board of S u p e r v i s o r s a c c e p t s d e d i c a t i o n of all or some of the required improvements
following completion, the Board may r e q u i r e t h e p o s t i n g of f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y t o s e c u r e s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y of said improvements
as w e l l as t h e f u n c t i o n i n g of s a i d improvements i n accordance with the designs and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s as d e p i c t e d on t h e f i n a l p l a n , f o
r a term not t o exceed 18 months from t h e d a t e of a c c e p t a n c e of d e d i c a t i o n . S a i d f i i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y s h a l l be of the same type as otherwise
required i n t h i s s e c t i o n and o t h e r w i s e r e q u i r e d by l a w , with regard t o the i n s t a l l a t i o n of such improvements and the amount of the f i n a n c
i a l s e c u r i t y s h a l l not exceed 15% of the a c t u a l cost of i n s t a l l a t i o n of s a i d improvements. I f water mains o r s a n i t a r y sewer l i n e s , or both,
along with apparatus or f a c i l i t i e s r e l a t e d t h e r e t o , are t o be i n s t a l l e d under the j u r i s d i c t i o n and pursuant t o the r u l e s and r e g u l
a t i o n s of a public u t i l i t y or a municipal a u t h o r i t y s e p a r a t e and d i s t i n c t from L e t t e r k e n n y Township, f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y t o
a s s u r e p r o p e r c o m p l e t i o n and maintenance t h e r e o f s h a l l be p o s t e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e g u l a t i o n s of t h e c o n t r o l l i n g p
u b l i c u t i l i t y o r municipal a u t h o r i t y and s h a l l not be included within the f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y otherwise required by t h i s s e c t i o n . If f
i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y has been provided i n l i e u of t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f improvements r e q u i r e d as a c o n d i t i o n f o r t h e f i n a l approval of a
plan as set f o r t h h e r e i n , the municipality s h a l l not condition i n issuance of b u i l d i n g , g r a d i n g o r o t h e r permits r e l a t i n g t o t h e e r e c t
i o n of placement of improvements, i n c l u d i n g b u i l d i n g upon the l o t o r land as d e p i c t e d upon t h e f i n a l p l a n upon a c t u a l c o m p l e t i o n of
t h e improvements d e p i c t e d upon t h e f i n a l approved p l a n . Moreover, i f said f i n a n c i a l s e c u r i t y has been provided, b u i l d i n g o r o t h e r permits
shall not be withheld following the improvement of the streets providing access to and from e x i s t i n g public roads t o such b u i l d d i n g o r b u i l d i n g s t o a mud-f
ree or otherwise permanently passable condition as required i n Article I X , Section 904 hereof, as w e l l as the completion of a l l other improvements as d e p i c t e d upon t h
e approved p l a n , e i t h e r upon t h e l o t o r l o t s or beyond t h e l o t o r l o t s i n q u e s t i o n i f such improvements a t e n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e reasonable
use and occupancy of the building or buildings. (Adopted April 28, 1981)
. ARTICLE IX DESIGN STANDARDS ON 900: APPLICATION OF STAND- n c o n s i d e r i n g a p p l i c a t i o n s f o r s u b d i v i s i o n of land and l a n d development, t h e Planning
Connnission s h a l l be guided by the standards set f o r t h h e r e i n a f t e r . The said s t a n d a r d s s h a l l be considered t o be minimum requirements and s h a l l be
waived by the Township Supervisors only under circumstances adjudged, i n t h e i r o p i n i o n , t h a t t h e l i t e r a l a p p l i c a t i o n of these standards i n c e r t a
i n cases would work undue hardship or would be p l a i n l y unreasonable; the Township S u p e r v i s o r s may g r a n t s u c h r e a s o n a b l e exceptions as w i l l not be
c o n t r a r y t o the public i n t e r e s t . SECTION 901: GENERAL SITE SUITABILITY No l a n d s h a l l be s u b d i v i d e d i f s u c h l a n d i s c o n s i d e r e d by t h
e Commission t o be u n s u i t a b l e €OK t h e use proposed by r e a s o n of f l o o d i n g o r i m p r r o p e r d r a i n a g e , topography or o t h e r f e a t u r e s harmful
t o t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y and g e n e r a l w e l f a r e of f u t u r e r e s i d e n t s and the community as a whole, unless the plans f o r the p r o j e c t s h a l l
provide adequate safeguards a g a i n s t such hazards. A l l development s h a l l be coordinated with t h e e x i s t i n g nearby neighborhoods so t h a t the community as a whole
may develop harmoniously. SECTION 902: BLOCKS AND LOTS A. BLOCK LENGTH: The design of blocks s h a l l be not less than 600 f e e t nor more than 1200 f e e t long. B. BLOCK WIDTH: Blocks
s h a l l be designed t o a width of two tiers of l o t s and s h a l l conform t o the standards set forth herein. C. GRADING: Blocks and l o t s s h a l l be graded t o s u f f i c
i e n t e l e v a t i o n t o s e c u r e d r a i n a g e away from b u i l d i n g s and t o p r e v e n t u n d e s i r a b l e c o l l e c t i o n of storm water. Drainage s h a l
l be p r o v i d e d f o r a c c o r d i n g t o recommendations of t h e Engineer or such o t h e r o f f i c i a l as may be designated by t h e Board of Supervisors. Topsoil s h a
l l be preserved and r e d i s t r i b u t e d as ground cover, c o n s i s t e n t w i t h the e r o s i o n and sediment at i o n c o n t r o l measures as shown i n the Conservation
Manual prepared by the Franklin County Conservation District. 24
..-. -D. RESIDENTIAL UNITS: 1. Single Family Residential Lots: (Minim requirements): On-Lot Water m-ht Sewer/On-Lot Water/Central Water and Sewer (1) Central Water(1) Central Sewer and
Sewer Frontage 125 feet 125 feet 90 feet 80 feet Lot Depth 175 feet 175 feet 150 feet 120 feet Lot Area 25,000 sq.ft. 25,000 sq.ft. 15,000 sq.ft. 10.000 sq. ft . 2. Single Family Semi-Detached
Dwelling Unit: (Minimum requirements for each dwelling unit) On-Lo t Wa t e r On-Lo t Sewer /(3n-Lo t Wa t er /and Sewer (1) Central Water(1) Central Sewer Lot Size 30,000 sq.ft. 15,000
sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. Lot Width 125 feet 100 feet 75 feet Lot Depth 175 feet 175 feet 100 feet Set-Backs for Single Family and Semi-Detached Units: Public or private street and 35 ft.
from 35 ft. from 35 ft. from front yard R/W .R/W R/W Side yards(ea1 15 feet 15 feet 12 feet Rear yards 35 feet 35 feet 30 feet Height(max.1 35 feet 35 feet 35 feet Off-street parking
(2) 2 spaces 2 spaces 2 spaces per dwelling Central Water and Sewer 8,500 sq.ft. 75 feet 100 100 feet 30 ft. from R/W 12 feet 30 feet 35 feet 2 spaces a. When on-lot sewer facilities
are to be utilized, the minirm lot size may be increased by the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer or the Department of Environmental Resources for factors related to health and sanitation.
b. Businesses conducted out of a residence shall provide adequate parking off-street for all business related clientele, plus two spaces for the residents.
c. Set backs f o r non-permanent s t o r a g e b u i l d i n g s on not more than 120 s q u a r e Eeet and 1 s t o r y s h a l l be reduced to 5 feet on s i d e and rear yards only.
3. Townhouses: Attached residences: (Minimum requirements) a. For each attached r e s i d e n t i a l dwelling p r o j e c t there s h a l l be a minimum l o t area of t w e n t y -f
i v e t h o u s a n d s q u a r e f e e t (25,000 sq.Et.1. Per Dwelling Unit: Lot Area................... 2,500 s q . f t . Tnterior................... 18 f e e t Public or P r i v a
t e S t r e e t and Front Yard.. ........ 20 feet Side Yard f o r End Units.. .. 20 f e e t Rear Yard.................. 30 f e e t O f f -s t r e e t Parking ......... 2.0 spaces Active
Play Area........... 100 s q . f t . Minimum Distance between Groups or Units......... 40 f e e t Height....... .............. 35 feet b. No less t h a n t h r e e (3) and no more than
e i g h t (8) dwellings s h a l l be permitted in a u n i t or group. c. C e n t r a l water s u p p l y and sewerage s h a l l be provided f o r developments containing more than three
(3) dwelling u n i t s . d. A r e c r e a t i o n area s h a l l be furnished i n townhouse development p r o j e c t s c o n t a i n i n g more than eighteen (18) dwelling u n i t s
. Such area s h a l l not be less than ten thousand (10,000) square f e e t i n land area, nor less than f i f t y (50) f e e t i n i t s smallest dimension. For each dwelling u n i
t above eighteen (181, an a d d i t t o n a l t h r e e hundred (300) s q u a r e f e e t per d w e l l i n g u n i t s h a l l be a l l o c a t e d t o t h e t o t a l r e c r e a t
i o n area. e. Where any townhouse project is proposed t o be developed in conjunction with apartments, t h e r e c r e a t i o n area requirements as provided i n S e c t i o n 4 (
a ) s h a l l be designed for and made a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e townhouse r e s i d e n t s i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r m u l t i p l e dwelling
r e s i d e n t s . The Board of Supervisors r e s e r v e t h e r i g h t t o i n c r e a s e t h e a c t i v e p l a y a r e a r e q u i r e m e n t s upon recommendation of t h e
P l a n n i n g Commission when i n its opinion a d d i t i o n a l area is n e c e s s a r y t o accommodate t h e needs of t h e mixed u s e development i n accordance w i t h t h
e s p i r i t and o b j e c t i v e s of the Ordinance.
4. Multiple Dwelling Residences -Garden Apartments. (Minimum requirements) a. be C. d. e. Each multiple dwelling r e s i d e n t i a l p r o j e c t s h a l l c o n t a i n a minimum
of f o r t y thousand (40,000) square feet of l o t area i n accordance w i t h t h e following standards. Lot Width..................... 150 feet Each Side Yard ( e x t e r i o r )
. . . . 20 f e e t Rear Yard.................... 30 f e e t Public or P r i v a t e S t r e e t and Front Yard............ 30 feet O f f -street Parking Minimum Distance between Units................
.... 40 f e e t Height (maximum) ............. 35 feet (2-1/2 s t o r i e s ) Recreation Area (minimum).... 5,000 s q . f t . Efficiency.... ........ 75 s q . f t . 1 Bedroom.............
100 s q . f t . 2 Bedroom............. 125 s q . f t . 3 o r more Bedrooms.... 150 s q . f t . Lot Depth .................... 150 feet per dwelling u n i t ......... 2.0 spaces Per Dwelling
Unit: The maximum number of d w e l l i n g s u n i t s p e r m i t t e d s h a a l l be determined on the b a s i s of two thousand ( 2 , 0 0 0 ) s q u a r e f e e t o f l o t a r e
a e x c l u s i v e of p u b l i c r i g h t s -o f -w a y f o r each dwelling u n i t . The length of any u n i t s h a l l not exceed one hundred and f i f t y feet (150'0"). Central
water supply,and sewerage s h a l l be provided. There s h a l l be one hundred f o o t (100'0") s e t b a c k from t h e p r o p e r t y l i n e a d j a c e n t to any e x i s t i n
g d w e l l i n g o r r e s i d e n t i a l d i s t r i c t . 5 . Homeowners Associations a. Whenever a developer o r owner proposes t o p r o v i d e land o r s t r u c t u r e s f
o r t h e b e n e f i t of only p a r t i c u l a r home owners of a p r o j e c t such as usable open space and active play areas, a Homeowners A s s o c i a t i o n s h a l l be e
s t a b l i s h e d i n accordance with the following provisions. aa. The Homeowners Association s h a l l be e s t a b l i s h e d as an i n c o r p o r a t e d , o r g a n i z a t
i o n n o p e r a t i n g u n d e r recorded land agreements t h r o u g h which each l o t owner (and any succeeding owner) is a u t o m a t i c a l l y a member, and each l o t is
automatically s u b j e c t t o a charge f o r a proportionate share o f t h e expenses f o r t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ' s a c t i v i t i e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , s p e
c i f i c p r o v i s i o n s s h a l l be e s t a b l i s h e d , which 27
d e f i n e c o m p l e t e l y a l l membership requirements OE a l l non-lot owners i n the e v e n t r e n t a l u n i t s are included in the p r o j e c t . bb. The Homeowners A
s s o c i a t i o n ' s D e c l a r a t i o n of Covenants, Conditions, and R e s t r i c t i o n s s h a l l as a minimum e s t a b l i s h the following: aaa. P r o p e r t y R i g
h t s i n c l u d i n g t h e owner's easements of enjoyment and delegation OE use. bbb. Membership and Voting Rights i n c l u d i n g any d i s t i n c t i o n between membership classes.
ccc. Covenant € o r Maintenance A s s e s s m e n t s i n c l u d i n g the c r e a t i o n of the l i e n and p e r s o n a l o b l i g a t i o n of a s s e s s m e n t s , p u r p
o s e of a s s e s s m e n t s , t h e maximum annual assessments, s p e c i a l assessments f o r c a p i t a l improvements, uniform rate of a s s e s s m e n t , due d a t e s , e
f f e c t of non-payment o f a s s e s s m e n t s , a n d subordination of the l i e n to mortgages. mortgages. ddd. A r c h i t e c t u r a l and E x t e r i o r Maintenance Control.
eee. G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s i n c l u d i n g enEorcement , amendments, and property annexation procedures. ___--____________ cc. The d e v e l o p e r o r o w n e r s h a
l l a s s u m e a l l r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s f o r t h e Homeowners Association u n t i l seventy-five percent (75%) of t h e d w e l l i n g s i t e s a r e s o l d o r u n
t i l s u c h time as t h e Homeowner's formally assume such r e s p o n s i b i l i t y . Once t h e Homeowners A s s o c i a t i o n is e s t a b l i s h e d , the developer or owner
s h a l l be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r payment of dues to the Homeowners Association f o r l o t s which he owns. dd. Staged Developments: I f t h e d e v e l o p e r or owner proposes
t o construct the p r o j e c t over a period of s e p a r a t e stages, the Homeowners Association s h a l l a l s o be s t a g e d c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e development time
schedule. 28
ee. Approval: The Township Supervisors s h a l l r e t a i n the r i g h t t o review and approve t h e a r t i c l e s of i n c o r p o r a t i o n and a l l Declarations of Covenants,
C o n d i t i o n s , and R e s t r i c t i o n s of t h e Homeowners A s s o c i a t i o n . (For t h e sake of consistency within the
Township, i t is recommended t h a t t h e United S t a t e s D e p a r t m e n t o f H o u s i n g a n d U r b a n Development, F e d e r a l Housing A d m i n i s t r a t i o n '
s S u g g e s t e d L e g a l Documents f o r P l a n n e d U n i t Developments, FHA Form 1400 and VA Form 26-8200 be consulted. ) E. COMMERCIAL LOTS: (Minimum requirements) Minimum
frontage -200 f e e t Minimum Depth -200 feet Minimum Area -40,000 s q e f t . Set-Backs: Front Yard -50 feet Side Yard -25 feet Rear Yard -50 f e e t Maximum l o t coverage by impervious
area, i n c l u d i n g b u i l d i n g and parking, w i l l be 75%. For l o t area over 40,000 square f e e t , the general l o t con€iguration s h h a l l not exceed two and one-half
times the frontage for the depth as a maximum f a c t o r . For all commercial and i n d u s t r i a l b u s i n e s s n o t conducted within a residence, the general standards above
s h a l l apply. When o n -l o t sewer f a c i l i t i e s are t o be u t i l i z e d , t h e minimum l o t s i z e may be i n c r e a s e d by t h e T o w n s h i p Sewage E n f o r
c e m e n t O f f i c e r or t h e Department of Environmental Resources f o r f a c t o r s r e l a t i n g to h e a l t h and s a n i t a t i o n . F. SOIL ANALYSIS AND PERCOLATION
TESTS: For each a p p l i c a t i o n , a s o i l a n a l y s i s and p e r c o l a t i o n test s h a l l be r e q u i r e d by the Township on each proposed l o t . From the r e s
u l t s of these tests, the l o t s i z e s h a l l be e s t a b l i s h e d l a r g e enough t o p r o v i d e f o r t h e s p e c i f i e d minimum area r e q u i r e d f o r t h e
a b s o r p t i o n f i e l d as prescribed i n accordance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources; but i n no case s h a l l the l o t s i z
e be less than t h a t set f o r t h i n Section 902, Paragraph 5 and 6 of t h i s Ordinance. G. LOT DESIGN: Double f r o n t i n g lots s h a l l not be permitted. Lots s h a l l be
designed to have s i d e -l i n e s a t approximately r i g h t angles or be r a d i a l to street l i n e s so long as reasonably shaped l o t s r e s u l t . H. HOUSE NUMBERS: House
numbers may be a s s i g n e d t o each l o t by the Township i n accordance with the approved Franklin County Plan. 29
SECTION 903: STREETS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. STREET PATTERN: The arrangement, c h a r a c t e r , e x t e n t , width, grade and l o c a t i o n of a l l s t r e e t s s h a l
l conform t o the O f f i c i a l Map and s h a l l be c o n s i d e r e d i n t h e i r r e l a t i o n t o e x i s t i n g and planned s t r e e t s , to topographical c o n d i t
t o n s , to public convenience and s a f e t y , and i n t h e i r appropriate r e l a t i o n t o t h e proposed uses of the land t o be served by such streets. When t h e s t r e
e t s are not shown on t h e O f f i c i a l Map, t h e f o l l o w i n g d e s i g n standards s h a l l be m e t f o r the arrangement of new streets: where reasonable and practical,
new s t r e e t s s h a l l be l a i d o u t t o c o n t i n u e e x i s t i n g s t r e e t s a t no r e d u c t i o n i n w i d t h , or when adjoining areas are not subdivided, the
arrangement of streets €n a subdivision or land development s h a l l make p r o v i s i o n s f o r t h e p r o p e r p r o j e c t i o n of s t r e e t s i n t o such adjoining areas
with c o n s i d e r a t i o n s for drainage and extensions of public u t i l i t i e s . STREET WIDTHS: S t r e e t s s h a l l he designed with a m€nimum right-of-way of f i f t y
(50) f e e t and a minimum paved cart way of twenty-two (22) f e e t i n width; however, a d d i t i o n a l street width may be required as determined by the Township. ALLEYS: No a
l l e y s w i l l be permitted by the Township under t h i s Ordinance. STREET NAMES: Continuations of e x i s t i n g streets s h a l l be known by the same name; but names of o t h
e r s t r e e t s s h a l l not d u p l i c a t e o r c l o s e l y resemble names for e x i s t i n g s t r e e t s w i t h i n t h e community and must be approved by t h e County
C i v i l De fense Off ice. DEAD END STREETS: Dead end s t r e e t s are prohibited u n l e s s c o n s t r u c t e d as cul-desaac not exceeding 1200 f e e t in length, with a turn
around having a d i a m e t e r of 100 f e e t of which-a minimum of 80 f e e t s h a l l be paved. CLEAR SIGHT DISTANCE: Clear s i g h t distance a l o n g t h e c e n t e r l i n e
of streets s h a l l be maintained at not less than 250 f e e t . For any streets i n t e r s e c t i n g e x i s t i n g major s t r e e t s or highways, PennDOT's s i g h t d i s t
a n c e w i l l p r e v a i l f o r t h e r e s p e c t i v e speed l i m i t posted. GRADES: maximum of 10 percent. There s h a l l be a minimum c e n t e r l i n e grade of 5/10th
of one percent and a HORIZONTAL CURVES: Changes in street d i r e c t i o n by h o r i z o n t a l curves s h a l l have a minimum r a d i u s of 200 f e e t , measured at the c e n
t e r l i n e . Shorter r a d i i w i l l be permitted on the recommendation of the Township Engineer. CROWNS: The s l o p e of t h e crown s h a l l be between 1/8" and 1/3" p e r f
o o t as d i r e c t e d by the Township Engineer. VERTICAL CURVES: Changes i n grade s h a l l be joined by v e r t i c a l curves; and the maximum rate of change of grade s h a l l
be seven p e r c e n t p e r hundred feet of road, provided t h a t the c l e a r s i g h t d i s t a n c e s s p e c i f i e d above are maintained at a l l points. 30
. K. SIDE SLOPES: S t r e e t s c u t s and f i l l s s h a l l be provided w i t h s i d e s l o p e s no steeper than one v e r t i c a l t o t h r e e h o r i z o n t a l . Such slopes
s h a l l be s u i t a b l y p l a n t e d w i t h p e r e n n i a l g r a s s e s o r o t h e r v e g e t a t i o n t o p r e v e n t g u l l y i n g and erosion. L. INTERSECTIONS:
S t r e e t i n t e r s e c t i o n s s h a l l be designed according to the following standards : 1. 2. 3. 4 . 5. SECTION No more t h a n two ( 2 ) s t r e e t s s h a l l c r o s s
a t t h e same p o i n t . S t r e e t i n t e r s e c t i o n s s h a l l be a t r i g h t angles wherever p o s s i b l e , and i n t e r s e c t i o n s of less than s i x t y (60)
degrees (measured a t the c e n t e r l i n e s OE the s t r e e t s ) w i l l not be permitted. I n t e r s e c t i n g s t r e e t s s h a l l not e n t e r i n t o t h e same s i
d e of c o l l e c t o r or major streets at i n t e r v a l s of less than eight-hundred f e e t ( 8 0 0 0 ' 0 ' ' ) . Minor s t r e e t s e n t e r i n g a n o t h e r s t r e e t
from o p p o s i t e s i d e s should be d i r e c t l y opposite each o t h e r ; o r , i f n e c e s s a r y , t h e y may be s e p a r a t e d by a t l e a s t one-hundred f i f t
y f e e t ( 1 5 0 ' 0 " ) between c e n t e r l i n e s measured along t h e c e n t e r l i n e s of the cross street. Greater o f f -s e t may be r e q u i r e d by t h e Township
Supervisors depending on the importance of the cross street. Maximum g r a d e w i t h i n any i n t e r s e c t i o n s h a l l not exceed f i v e percent i n any d i r e c t i o n
, and approaches to any i n t e r s e c t i o n s h a l l follow a s t r a i g h t course within one-hundred feet (100'0") of the i n t e r s e c t i o n . Curb r a d i i at i n t e
r s e c t i o n s s h a l l be according t o t h e following schedule o€ minimum l e n g t h s : F i f t e e n feet (15'0") €or i n t e r s e c t i o n s of a l l e y s and a l l streets;
twenty feet (20'0'') f o r minor streets; and t h i r t y f e e t (30'0'') f o r m a j o r and c o l l e c t o r s t r e e t s . Where s t r e e t s of d i E f e r e n t c a t e g o
r i e s i n t e r s e c t , r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e l a r g e r r a d i u s s h a l l hold. The minimum radius of i n t e r s e c t i n g rights-of-way l i n e s s h a l
l be f o r t y feet ( 4 0 ' 0 ' ' ) . Except where buildings are permitted to €ront on property l i n e s , a seventy- i v e f o o t (75'0") c l e a r s i g h t t r i a n g l e s h a
l l be p r o v i d e d , in which no building or s t r u c t u r e , wall, fence, hedge, tree, shrub or other growth over t h i r t y inches (30") i n h e i g h t s h a l l be p l a
c e d e x c e p t f o r u t i l i t y p o l e s , l i g h t s t a n d a r d s , street signs and f i r e hydrants. 904: STREET AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION A l l streets and roads to be dedicated
to the Township s h a l l be paved with the use of a motor-paver and s h a l l meet the following minimum standards: 1. Adequate surface and subsurEace d r a l n a g e s h a l l be provided
i n accordance with approved plans. 2. A l l t o p s o i l and u n s u i t a b l e material s h a l l be removed from the area to be paved. I 31
A. SPECIFICATIONS FOR USING MOTOR-PAVER INSTALLING FB-1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 . There s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d a base to c o n s i s t of s i x i n c h e s (6") o f compacted s t o
n e , o r as an a l t e r n a t e , f o u r i n c h e s ( 4 " ) of compacted shale and four inches ( 4 " ) of compacted s t o n e , under the paved surface OE the c a r t way. A mlnimum
of f o u r i n c h e s (4") of compacted stone s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d i n the shoulder of the road which s h a l l extend four feet ( 4 ' ) on both s i d e s of the pavement.
A l l s t o n e s h a l l be 2-RC and 2-A m o d i f i e d . Supervisors s h a l l approve base before FB-1 is applied. The bituminous binder course s h a l l be FB-1, a minimum compacted
d e p t h of three inches (3") using Number 57 PennDOT approved aggregate with a minimum of 5% by weight of E-5 emulsion for each ton of aggregate. The bituminous wearing course s h
a l l be FB-1, a minimum compacted d e p t h of one''inch (1") using Number 8 PennDOT approved aggregate with a min€mum of 6% by weight of E-5 emulsion f o r each ton of aggregate. The
b i n d e r and wearing c o u r s e s h a l l be t i g h t l y r o l l e d with an 8 to 12 ton r o l l e r . A l l road o i l and a g g r e g a t e used s h a l l meet P e n n s y l
v a n i a Department of Transportation s p e c i f i c a t i o n s as per (PUB No. 408, 1983). S u p e r v i s o r s s h a l l r e s e r v e the r i g h t to increase t h e percentage
of Emulsion needed based on the condition of t h e a g g r e g a t e used. B. SPECIFICATIONS FOR USING MOTOR PAVING INSTALLING ID-2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 . There s h a l l be i n s t a l
l e d a base to c o n s i s t of s i x inches (6") of compacted stone o r , an a l t e r n a t e , four inches ( 4 " ) of compacted shale and four inches ( 4 " ) of compacted stone under
the paved surface of the cart way. A minimum of four inches ( 4 " ) of compacted stone s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d i n the shoulder of t h e road which s h a l l extend f o u r f
e e t ( 4 ' ) on both s s i d e s of the pavement. All stone shall be 2-RC o r 2-A m o d i f i e d . S u p e r v i s o r s s h a l l approve base before ID-2 is applied. The bituminous
b i n d e r c o u r s e s h a l l meet ID-2, PennDOT s t a n d a r d s as per Publication 408, Section 421. It s h a l l be a minimum compacted depth of two inches (2"). The b i t u
m i n o u s w e a r i n g c o u r s e s h a l l be I D -2 , PennDOT s t a n d a r d s per Publication 408, Section 420. It s h a l l be a minimum compacted depth of one inch (1"). The
b i n d e r and wearing c o u r s e shall be t i g h t l y r o l l e d with an 8 t o 12 Ton Roller. A l l Road O i l and Aggregate used s h a l l meet P e n n s y l v a n i a Department
of Transportation s p e c i f i c a t i o n s as per (Pub. No. 408, 1983). Where c u r b s are r e q u i r e d , t h e pavement s h a l l extend from curb to curb and s h a l l not be
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C. PRIVATE STREETS When a p r i v a t e s t r e e t o r s t r e e t s are proposed t o s e r v e not more than t h r e e ( 3 ) dwellings, there s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d a base
to c o n s i s t of 6" of compacted stone or a s an a l t e r n a t e , e i g h t inches (8") of compacted s h a l e , a minimum of twenty f e e t ( 2 0 ' ) i n width. P r i v a t e
streets serving more than three dwellings must be paved -In accordance to s p e c i f i c a t i o n s above. SECTION 905: STANDARDS FOR SEWER AND WATER SYSTEMS If a public s a n i t
a r y sewer system i n a v a i l a b l e (within five-hundred feet (500'0") of any p a r t of t h e proposed s u b d i v i s i o n , mobile home park or land development) the subdivider
or developer s h a l l design and i n s t a l l a system i n c l u d i n g l a t e r a l s which s h a l l be connected t o the public system and which s h a l l serve every property
within the proposed p r o j e c t . All plans and i n s t a l l a t i o n s s h a l l be s u b j e c t t o t h e a p p r o v a l of Letterkenny Township Municipal Authority. SECTION
906: DRIVEWAY PERKIT No driveway s h a l l be connected t o any township road w i t h o u t f i r s t o b t a i n i n g a driveway permit f o r an e x i s t i n g l o t or subdivision
approval for a new l o t . I n t h e event the driveway connects to a State road, t h e a p p l i c a n t s h a l l f o l l o w t h e procedures and comply with the requirements of PennDot.
In t h e event t h e d r i v e connects to a Letterkenny Township road, the applicant s h a l l present a drawing of the l o t and the proposal and/or e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r
e , the proposed d r i v e i n reference to the Township road on the form prescribed by the Township. The drawing s h a l l be accompanied by the following information: -posted speed
l i m i t ; -clear s i g h t d i s t a n c e i n e i t h e r d i r e c t i o n (which must comply with PennDot r e g u l a t i o n s , unless a lesser clear s i g h t d i s t a n c e
is approved by the Township Engineer ; -g r a d e of t h e c o n n e c t i n g roadway a t i n t e r s e c t i o n w i t h proposed d r i v e for a d i s t a n c e equal to t h e r e
q u i r e d clear s i g h t d i s t a n c e ; -the driveway s h a l l be marked on t h e s i t e by use of a s u r v e y s t a p l e , w i t h colored ribbon attached. A l l a p p l
i c a n t s s h a l l be reviewed and granted or denied by the Township Engineer. The c o s t of each driveway permit s h a l l be $35.00. 33
ARTICLE X MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONS SECTION 1000: PROCEDURE No person, f i r m , or corporation s h a l l c o n s t r u c t , maintain, or o p e r a t e a Mobile Home Park w i t h
i n t h e Township w i t h o u t o b t a i n i n g a Mobile Home Park P e r m i t from both Letterkenny Township and the Department of Environmental Resources. The p r o c e d u r e
s f o r reviewing mobile home park plans s h a l l be the same as for subdivisions and land development p l a n s i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Ordinance.
Unless s p e c i f i e d i n t h i s Article, t h e d e s i g n s t a n d a r d s and improvement requirements for mobile home parks s h a l l be the same a s for subdivision and land
development p r o j e c t s in accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Ordinance. SECTION 1001: PLAN REOUIREWENTS P r i o r t o t h e i s s u a n c e of a Mobile Home
Park P e r m i t , plans s h a l l be submitted to and approved by the Township i n accordance with the r r e q u i r e m e n t s and p r o c e d u r e s of t h e Ordinance regarding
pre-application c o n s u l t a t i o n , Preliminary Plans, and Final Record P l a n s . I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s i t e p l a n i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d e l s e
w h e r e i n t h i s Ordinance, the following s h a l l be provided on the plans: A. The l o c a t i o n and use of proposed buildings o r s t r u c t u r a l improvements. B. The l
o c a t i o n and design of a l l uses not requiring s t r u c t u r e s , such as, r e c r e a t i o n areas and landscaping. SECTION 1002: RENEWABLE PARK PERMIT A. The Board of Supervisors
may grant a Mobile Home Park Permit f o r a p e r i o d n o t to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of approval of such permit which s h a l l be renewable e v e r y twelve ( 1
2 ) months. The Board of S u p e r v i s o r s or i t s d u l y authorized r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s h a l l inspect each Mobile Home Park p r i o r t o g r a n t i n g an annual
p e r m i t €or conformance with t h e p r o v i s i o n s o€ t h i s Ordinance and any other a p p l i c a b l e r e g u l a t i o n s . The permit fee s h a l l be e s t a b l i s
h e d by t h e Board of Supervisors. B. It s h a l l be incumbent upon t h e p r o p r i e t o r of a Mobile Home Park t o keep a r e g i s t e r and t o report t h e r e i n the name
of person or head of f a m i l y occupying e a c h s a i d mobile home, showing the date of entry on said land, make and s i z e of the mobile home, and the names of a l l persons l
i v i n g i n s a i d mobile home. S a i d r e g i s t e r s h a l l be s u b j e c t to inspection p e r i o d i c a l l y by the Board of Supervisors. SECTION 1003: LOT REQUIREMENTS
A. Individual mobile home l o t s located i n a mobile home park shall contain at least f i v e thousand (5000) square f e e t of l o t area and s h a l l not be less t h a n f i f t
y (50) f e e t wide at the building set-back l i n e ; exclusive of easements or r i g h t s of way. 34
B. A l l mobile home l o t s s h a l l be given s t r e e t numbers and a l l park s t r e e t s s h a l l be given names. SECTION 1004: YARD AND SET-BACK REQUIREmNTS A. A l l mobile
homes s h a l l be located a t least t h i r t y -f i v e (35) feet from any street right-of-way which abuts a mobile home park boundary and at least f i f t y (50) f e e t from any
other boundary of the park. B. There s h a l l be a minimum d i s t a n c e of twenty-five (25) f e e t between i n d i v i d u a l mobile homes and adjoining pavement of a park s t
r e e t o r common p a r k i n g area o r o t h e r areas. C. No mobile home or p a t i o on a mobile home l o t s h a l l be located c l o s e r than ten (10) feet to any i n t e r
n a l l o t l i n e of the park. SECTION 1005: PARK STREET SYSTEH A. PARK ACCESS: Each mobile home park s h a l l be provided w i t h a t l e a s t two ( 2 ) p o i n t s of i n g r e
s s and e g r e s s and a d i s t a n c e of a t least one-hundred and f i f t y (150) f e e t s h a l l be maintained between c e n t e r l i n e s of access streets. B. LOT ACCESS:
A l l mobile home parks s h a l l be provided w i t h s a f e and c o n v e n i e n t paved access s t r e e t s to and from each and every mobile home l o t . Alignment and gradient
s h a l l be properly adapted to topography. C. STREETS: All streets w i t h i n any mobile home park s h a l l be d e s i g n e d w i t h a minimum right-of-way of f i f t y ( 5 0 )
f e e t and a minimum cartway of twenty (20) feet w i t h t h r e e ( 3 ) foot shoulder on each s i d e and improved i n accordance with Article TX, Sections 903 and 904. D. INTERSECTIONS:
Not more than two ( 2 ) streets s h a l l intersect at any point and i f not d i r e c t l y o p p o s i t e from e a c h o t h e r , a d i s t a n c e of at least one-hundred and f
i f t y (150) f e e t s h a l l be maintained between c e n t e r l i n e s of o f f s e t i n t e r s e c t i n g streets. SECTION 1006: REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING A. O f f -s t r
e e t p a r k i n g areas s h a a l l be provided i n a l l mobile home parks f o r the use of park occupants and g u e s t s . ' Such areas s h a l l be f u r n i s h e d a t t h e
rate of a t least two (2) vehicular spaces for each mobile home l o t . B. Each o f f -s t r e e t p a r k i n g space s h a l l c o n t a i n at least two-hundred (200) square f e e
t and s h a l l not exceed a d i s t a n c e of one hundred and f i f t y (150) f e e t from the mobile home l o t t h a t i t is to serve. 35
SECTION 1007: UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS A. SEWER AND WATER: All mobile homes s h a l l he connected to sewer and water systems approved by the Department of Environmental Resources and the
Township Municipal Authority. B. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION: A l l mobile home parks s h a l l have underground electrical d i s t r i b u t i o n systems which s h a l l be i n s t a l
l e d and maintained i n accordance w i t h the l o c a l electric power company's s p e c i f i c a t i o n s r e g u l a t i n g such system. C. NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS: Any n a t u r
a l gas system s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d and maintained i n accordance with the r e g u l a t i o n s and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s of the company supplying said n a t u r a l
gas. D. LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM: L i q u i f i e d petroleum gas s y s t e m s p r o v i d e d f o r mobile homes, s e r v i c e buildings or other s t r u c t u r e s s h a l
l i n c l u d e t h e following: 1. Systems s h a l l be provided with s a f e t y devices to r e l i e v e e excessive pressures and s h a l l be arranged so t h a t t h e d i s c h
a r g e t e r m i n a t e s at a s a f e l o c a t i o n . 2. Systems s h a l l have a t least one (1) a c c e s s i b l e means f o r s h u t t i n g off gas. Such means s h a l l be
l o c a t e d outside the mobile home and s h a l l be maintained i n e f f e c t i v e operating condition. 3. A l l LPG p i p i n g o u t s i d e of t h e mobile homes s h a l l be
w e l l supported and protected a g a i n s t mechanical i n j u r y . Undiluted l i q u i f i e d petroleum gas i n l i q u i d form s h a l l n o t be conveyed through piping equipment
and systems in mobile homes. 4. Any v e s s e l containing l i q u i f i e d petroleum g a s s h a l l be s e c u r e l y b u t n o t permanently fastened t o prevent a c c i d e n t
a l overturning. 5 . No LPG v e s s e l s h a l l be s t o r e d or l o c a t e d i n s i d e or b e n e a t h any s t o r a g e c a b i n e t , c a r p o r t , m o b i l e home, o r
any o t h e r s t r u c t u u r e u n l e s s s u c h i n s t a l l a t i o n s are s p e c i f i c a l l y approved by the Township. E. FUEL OIL SUPPLY SYSTEMS: A l l f u e l o i l
supply systems provided f o r mobile homes, s e r v i c e b u i l d i n g s and o t h e r s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d and m a i n t a i n e d i n conformity w
i t h t h e following regulations: 1. A l l p i p i n g from o u t s i d e f u e l s t o r a g e t a n k s or c y l i n d e r s t o mobile homes s h a l l be s e c u r e l y , b u t
n o t permanently, fastened i n place. 2. A l l f u e l o i l supply systems provided f o r mobile homes, s e r v i c e buildings and o t h e r s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l have shutoff
v a l v e s l o c a t e d w i t h i n f i v e ( 5 ) inches of s t o r a g e tanks. 3. A l l f u e l s t o r a g e tanks or cylinders s h a l l be securely p l a c e d and s h a l l not
be c l o s e r than ten (10) feet from any mobile home e x i t . 4. Storage tanks located i n areas s u b j e c t to t r a f f i c s s h a l l be protected a g a i n s t physical damage.
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SECTION 1008: USABLE OPEN SPACE A. A l l mobile home p a r k s p r o v i d e not l e s s than ten (10) percent of the t o t a l land area f o r usable open space purposes. Usable open
space s h a l l be so located as to be free of t r a f f i c hazards and should, where the topography p e r m i t s , be c e n t r a l l y located and e a s i l y a c c e s s i b l e
t o a l l park r e s i d e n t s . B. Exposed ground s u r f a c e s i n a l l p a r t s of every park s h a l l be paved or covered with stone screenings, and other s o l i d material,
o r p r o t e c t e d w i t h a vegetation growth t h a t is capable of preventing s o i l erosion and the emanation of d u s t d u r i n g d r y weather. C. Park grounds s h a l l be
maintained free of vegetation growth which is poisonous or which may harbor rodents, i n s e c t s , o r other p e s t s harmful to man. SECTION 1009: SCREENING Screening as defined
h e r e i n s h a l l be provided by t h e d e v e l o p e r along a l l of t h e property and street boundary l i n e s s e p a r a t i n g t h e park from a d j a c e n t u s e s ,
excepting the public street o r road. SECTION 1010: WALKWAYS A common walk system s h a l l be provided and maintained between l o c a t i o n s where pedestrian t r a f f i c is concentrated.
Such common walks s h a l l have a width of four (4) f e e t . SECTION 1011: OTHER SITE 1MPROVE)IENTS A. B. C. D. E. One (1) f i r e alarm box or public telephone s h a l l be provided
f o r each mobile home park. A d r y chemical f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r , n o t less t h a n f i v e ( 5 ) pounds i n c a p a c i t y , i n working c o n d i t i o n , s h a l
l a l s o be provided i n each mobile home. Provision s h a l l be made by the Park Operator to have garbage and waste c o l l e c t e d a t least once every week. Each mobile home l
o t may be provided with a concrete s l a b which s h a l l be a t least four ( 4 ) inches thick on a s t a b l e surface no l a r g e r than ten (10) feet by t h i r t y (30) f e e
t i n s i z e f o r use as a p a t i o and so l o c a t e d as t o be a d j o i n i n g and p a r a l l e l t o t h e mobile home. Such s l a b s h a l l contain an electrical o u t
l e t to which the electrical system of the mobile home s h a l l be connected. I n d i v i d u a l t e n a n t s at the mobile home park may construct a t t a c h e d e n c l o s u
r e s o r covered p a t i o s to i n d i v i d u a l mobile homes, provided t h a t such enclosure does not exceed the s l a b area noted i n Section 1011, Paragraph C above and is confined
t o same. An enclosure of compatible design and material s h a l l be erected around the e n t i r e base oE each mobile home. Such enclosure s h a l l provide sufE€cient v e n t i l
a t i o n to i n h i b i t decay and d e t e r i o r a t i o n of the s t r u c t u r e . 37
F. All means of i n g r e s s , e g r e s s , walkways, s t r e e t s and p a r k i n g l o t s s h a l l be adequately l i g h t e d . SECTION 1012: PARK AREAS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
A. No part of any mobile home park s h a l l be used f o r a n o n -r e s i d e n t i a l p u r p o s e , e x c e p t s u c h u s e s t h a t are r e q u i r e d €or t h e d i r e c
t s e r v i c i n g and w e l l being of park r e s i d e n t s and for the management and maintenance of the park. B. Nothing contained i n t h i s s e c t i o n s h a l l be deemed
as p r o h i b i t i n g t h e s a l e of a m o b i l e home l o c a t e d on an i n d i v i d u a l l o t and connected t o t h e p e r t i n e n t u t i l i ties. SECTION 1013: EXISTING
MOBILE HOME PARKS The operators of e x i s t i n g mobile home parks s h a l l have s i x (6) months from t h e d a t e of enactment of t h i s Ordinance t o comply w i t h t h e p r
o v i s i o n s of the Ordinance and to obtain a permit or to apply for an e x c e p t i o n where such compliance would be undue hardship. SECTION 1014: ANCHORING A. Every mobile home
s h a l l be firmly anchored to withstand a lateral wind pressure of f i f t e e n (15) pounds per s q u a r e f o o t . B. The dead load r e s i s t i n g moment of a mobile home s
h a l l not be less than one and one-half ( 1 1 /2 ) times t h e o v e r t u r n i n g moment due t o wind and other l a t e r a l f o r c e s . The foundation and superimposed e a r
t h loads may be included provided the anchorage is s u f f i c i e n t t o develop these weights. The Township Engineer s h a l l determine the s u f f i c i e n c y of the method of
anchorage. 38
ARTICLE XI LAND DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING SANITARY LANDFILLS OR SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS SECTION 1100: A l l s a n i t a r y l a n d f i l l s and surface mining operations s h a l l have
minimum l o t area of one-thousand (1000) acres. The area u t i l i z e d f o r l a n d f i l l o p e r a t i o n s s h a l l have a minimum setback l i n e of one-thousand (1000) f
e e t from any street, road, v e h i c u l a r o r pedestrian right-of-way, adjacent property l i n e or stream, c r e e k , o r o t h e r flowing body of water. Fencing and Vegetative
Screening: All s a n i t a r y l a n d f i l l s and s u r f a c e mining o p e r a t i o n s s h a l l be enclosed by a high chain l i n k fence and s a i d fence s h a l l be s c r
e e n e d from view n a l l p e r i m e t e r s by v e g e t a t i v e s c r e e n i n g . V e g e t a t i v e s c r e e n i n g s h a l l c o n s i s t of trees, a hedge, or v e g e
t a t i v e material at least e i g h t (8) f e e t i n h e i g h t and o f a d e n s i t y t o c o n c c e a l from the view of adjacent property owners and t h e g e n e r a l public
the fence enclosing
the perimeter and the s t r u c t u r e and uses on the premises. Environmental Impact: No subdivision or land development p l a n s h a l l be approved f o r t h e o p e r a t i o
n of a s a n i t a r y l a n d f i l l or s u r f a c e mining o p e r a t i o n i n L e t t e r k e n n y Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, i f such subdivision or land development
plan s h a l l reveal t h a t t h e o p e r a t i o n of t h e l a n d f i l l is e i t h e r bordered by, or h a s p a s s i n g through i t , a creek, r u n , stream, o r o t h e r
moving body of water i n t o which d r a i n a g e , s u r f a c e r u n o f f , l e a c h a t e , sediment, or e f f l u e n t w i l l be deposited. Construction of L a n d f i l l
s : All l a n d f i l l s s h a l l be constructed so as t o i n s u r e t h a t no l i q u i d o r s o l i d waste or product thereof s h a l l escape from the area u t i l i z e d
f o r l a n d f i l l o p e r a t i o n s f o r a period twenty (20) years from the time of deposit of the material on the s i t e . Change i n Topography: No l a n d f i l l , s u r
f a c e mining operation or shale or slate excavating operation s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d t o permanently a l t e r t h e n a t u r a l grade or topography by more than +/-12 f
e e t . L i a b i l i t y Insurance: The owner and/or operator of any s a n i t a r y l a n d f i l l o r s u r f a c e mining operation s h a l l p r o v i d e e v i d e n c e of l
i a b i l i t y i n s u r a n c e i n an amount of not less than one m i l l i o n d o l l a r s ($l.OOO,OOO) covering damage to p r o p e r t y and personal. i n j u r y which may be
caused by t h e operation or malntenance of the E a c i l l t y . 39
ARTICLE XI1 TOWNSHIP REVIEW FEE FOR SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT; TOWNSHIP ENGINEERING FEE SECTION 1200: TOWNSHIP REVIEW FEE FOR SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPHENT A t t h e time of
a p p l i c a t i o n € o r s u b d i v i s i o n a p p r o v a l o r € o r a p p r o v a l of land development, by submission o r a p r e l i m i n a r y p l a n , o r a f i n a l p
l a n , f o r any t r a c t of land located t o t a l l y or p a r t i a l l y within the boundaries of Letterkenny Township, the a p p l i c a n t s h a l l pay to the Township, a f
e e , as l i s t e d below, For t h e c o s t t o t h e Township f o r review of such p l a n and any r e l e v a n t d a t a p e r t a i n i n g t h e r e t o . The review fee is payable
f o r township review and is not c o n t i n g e n t i n any way upon a p p r o v a l f o r d i s a p p r o v a l of t h e p l a n s u b m i t t e d . The review fee s h a l l cover
both preliminary and f i n a l plans. The review fee s h a l l be determined on the basis of the following schedule: SUBDIVISION F i r s t l o t $10; each a d d i t i o n a l l o t ,
$1.50 per l o t . LAND DEVELOPMENT $3.00 per acre, 1 to 10 acres i n c l u s i v e ; p l u s $1.50 per acre, 10 to 50 acres i n c l u s i v e ; plus $1.00 per acre, 50 to 100 acres i
n c l u s i v e ; plus $ .50 per acre, over one hundred acres. SECTION 1201: TOWNSHIP ENGINEERING FEE Subsequent to submission oE the p r e l i m i n a r y p l a n , and i n no event
later than ten days p r i o r t o t h e time t h e t o w n s h i p w i l l c o n s i d e r t h e f i n a l p l a n f o r a p p r o v a l o r disapproval, the township s h a l l noti€y
the a p p l i c a n t i n w r i t i n g t h a t t h e a p p l i c a n t must f i l e w i t h t h e t o w n s h i p a check, p a y a b l e t o t h e township, € o r an amount recommended
by the township engineer, and approved by t h e township, which w i l l be su€€€c€ent to cover the c o s t of: (1) Reviewing the p l a n ' s engineering d e t a i l s . ( 2 ) Inspecting
the layout of the s i t e f o r conformance t o t h e p l a n . ( 3 ) Reviewing t h e r e s u l t s of p e r c u l a t i o n tests. (4) Preparing c o s t estimates of required improvements
f o r bonds o r o t h e r p u r p o s e s . ( 5 ) I n s p e c t i n g r e q u € r e d i m p r o v e m e n t s d u r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n . ( 6 ) F i n a l i n s p e c t i o
n of t h e r e q u i r e d improvements. ( 7 ) Review of storm water management f a c i l i t i e s design. I n the event the a p p l i c a n t o b j e c t s t o or is d i s s a t i
s f i e d w i t h t h e amount o€ t h e township e n g i n e e r i n g fee as determined by the township, the a p p l i c a n t s h a l l forward specific w r i t t e n objections to
the township w i t h i n t e n days of receipt of demand from the township f o r the payment of the township engineering fee. The township Board of S u p e r v i s o r s s h a l l review
t h e w r i t t e n o b j e c t i o n s o f t h e a p p l i c a n t , and f o r t h w i t h , n o t i f y the applicant i n w r i t i n g of its determination. I n no event, s h a l
l the township engineering fee to be charged to the applicant exceed t h e Eec set Eorth Ln the o r i g i n a l not€ce to the applicant. 40
SECTION 1202: FRANKLIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FEE Each application f o r subdivision or land development plan approval submitted to the township of Lettetkenny s h a l l a l s o
be accompanied by a check from the applicant made payable t o the County Planning Commission in the amount of t h e f e e which t h e commission may impose from time to time for review
of plans and related documents. 41
ARTICLE XI11 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SECTION 1300 PURPOSES AND SCOPE A. The s p e c i f i c purpose of t h e s e p r o v i s i o n s is: 1. To plan and manage storm water runoff i n each
water shed c o n s i s t e n t with the Franklin County's o f f i c i a l storm water management p l a n , or as determined by the Township. 2. To r e g u l a t e t h e s u b d i v i
s i o n , mobile home parks, and/or development of land within any designated watershed i n a manner c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e F r a n k l i n C o u n t y ' s o f f i c i a l
s t o r m water management p l a n , or as determined by Letterkenny Township, as set f o r t h herein. 3. To p r o t e c t the l i f e and property of homeowners located downstream
and out of the designated flood zone. 4. To maintain and restore the flood c a r r y i n g capacity of streams. 5. To p r o t e c t and conserve groundwater and groundwater recharge
area. 6. To p r o t e c t the "Water of t h e Commonwealth" from e x c e s s i v e s e d i m e n t a t i o o n r e s u l t i n g from development of land and earthmoving a c t i v i
t i e s . 8. Scope: A Storm Water Management P l a n s h a l l be r e q u i r e d f o r each subdivision or land development plan at both the preliminary and f i n a l plan s u b m i
t t a l s t a g e . As an i n t e r g a l p a r t of t h e SWMP, Erosion and Sedimentation Control measures s h a l l be included. SECTION 1301: APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREUENTS
P r e a p p l i c a t i o n Procedures: A. Prior to t h e p r e p a r a t i o n of any plans, the p r o s p e c t i v e d e v e l o p e r o r s u b d i v i d e r s h a l l c o n s u
l t any a p p l i c a b l e County storm water management plan i n conjunction with the requirements set Eorth i n t h i s Ordinance. B. P r o s p e c t i v e s u b d i v i d e r or
d e v e l o p e r s s h a l l c o n s u l t t h e County C o n s e r v a t i o n District r e p r e s e n t a t i v e to determine the most e f f e c t i v e erosion and sedimentation
c o n t r o l measures to be u t i l i z e d on the development site. 42
SECTION 1302: PRELIMINARY PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR STOW WATER MANAGEMENT A. Content: The SWMP s h a l l contain the following: 1. A general d e s c r i p t i o n of the proposal p r o j
e c t . 2. P r o j e c t l o c a t i o n on a 7.5 minute USGS map or equivalent. 3. A map showing: a. The l o c a t i o n of t h e proposed s u b d i v i s i o n and/or land development,
or mobile home park development. b. The one hundred (100) year flood e l e v a t i o n , or m u n i c i p a l i t y ' s designated 100-year flood prone area. c. Streams, swales, and
drainage p a t t e r n s both e x i s t i n g and proposed. d. P r o j e c t s i z e and l o t dimensions. e. Proposed storm water management plan. f. Areas s u b j e c t t o s p e c
i a l deed r e s t r i c t i o n s a f f e c t i n g s t o r m water management, and a copy of deed r e s t r i c t i o n s i n form for recording. g. Scope. h. Contours oE e x i s t
i n g and proposed f i n a l development e l e v a t i o n s a t intervals of 1 foot. I n areas c o n t a i n i n g s t e e p s l o p e s ( g r e a t e r t h a n IS%), 5-fOOt contour
i n t e r v a l s s h a l l be used. i. L o c a t i o n s of a l l b u i l d i n g s , r o a d s , u t i l i t y l i n e s , s t r u c t u r e s , and culverts ( e x i s t i n g and
proposed). j. Storm water management c o n t r o l devices, both e x i s t i n g and proposed. k. That p a r t of the watershed up-slope of the subdivision. 1. The area a f f e c t e
d down-slope of t h e s u b d i v i s i o n by storm water runoff. 4. Topographic f e a t u r e s of the s i t e and adjacent roads t h a t are c o n s i d e r e d t o impact upon the
storm water management design. 5. Runoff c a l c u l a t i o n s and r e l a t e d design computations of the t o t a l drainage basin necessary to s u b s t a n t i a t e the proposed
temporary and permanent storm water management f a c i l i t i e s . 6. Design and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s of temporary and permanent storm water management f a c i l i t i e s .
7 . Staging or Implementation Schedule for c o n s t r u c t i n g the proposed storm water c o n t r o l system. 8. Maintenance and Ownership provisions. 43 1
B. Design Standard Computations f o r d e t e r m i n i n g s t o r m w a t e r runoff and f o r t h e d e s i g n of storm water management f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be based upon
the Soil-Cover-Complex method described i n TR-55, Urban Hydrology f o r Small Watersheds and based upon the following standards: 1, A l l pre-development c a l c u l a t i o n s s h
a l l be based upon e x i s t i n g land use f e a t u r e s , excepting however t h a t a g r i c u l t u r a l uses s h a l l be categorized by the following d e s c r i p t i o n
s : Cultivated Land with C o n s e r v a t i o n T r e a t m e n t ; P a s t u r e , Good Condition; Meadow, Good Condition; Farmstead; Pre-development stormwater runoff s h a l l be
c a l c u l a t e d for a t e n year storm e v e n t . 2. R e l e a s e rates from s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be based on the runoff from the ten year predevelopment storm event.
3. Storage s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be designed such t h a t t h e p o s t development t e n y e a r peak d i s c h a r g e w i l l not exceed t h e predevelopment t e n y e a r
peak discharge f o r the primary o u t l e t s t r u c t u r e . 4. A l l s t o r a g e s t r u c t u r e s o r f a c i l i t i e s w i l l be designed w i t h emergency spillways s
u f f i c i e n t to handle the 25-year post development storm event. 5. C u l v e r t s , p i p e s , and o t h e r water carrying s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be designed to handle
the peak discharge from the ten-year post development storm event. 6. The SWMP s h a l l include c a l c u l a t i o n s i n d i c a t i n g v e l o c i t i e s of flow, g r a d e s
, s i z e s , and c a p a c i t i e s of water c a r r y i n g s t r u c t u r e s , d e b r i s or sediment basins, and r e t e n t i o n and detention ponds and s u f f i c i e n t
design information to construct such f a c i l i t i e s . 7. Storm water runoff s h a l l be based on the following 24-hour storm events: STORM FREQUENCY 2 years 5 years 10 years 25
years 50 years 100 years INCHES OF RAINFALL 2.9 inches 3.8 inches 4.8 inches 5.1 inches 5.9 inches 6.4 inches 8. Maximum permitted v e l o c i t i e s are as follows: a. Three (3) f
e e t per s e c o n d where o n l y s p a r s e v e g e t a t i o n c a n be e s t a b l i s h e d . b. Four (4) feet per second under normal condition where vegetation can be e s t
a b l i s h e d by seeding. c. F i v e ( 5 ) f e e t per second where a dense v i g o r o u s sod can be quickly e s t a b l i s h e d o r where water c a n be t e m p o r a r e l y
d i v e r t e d d u r i n g establishment of vegetation. d. Six (6) f e e t per second where w e l l e s t a b l i s h e d sod is in e x i s t e n c e . 44
e. F o r l i n e d water c a r r y i n g c h a n n e l s t h e f o l l o w i n g v e l o c i t i e s a r e required : aa. 6-inch rock r i p -r a p up to 4 f e e t per second bb. 9-inch
rock rip-rap up to 8 Eeet per second cc. Asphalt up t o 7 feet per second dd. Durable Bedrock up t o 8 feet per second ee. 12-inch rock rip-rap up to 9 Eeet per second f f . Concrete
o r steel up to 12 f e e t per second gg. The normal maximum v e l o c i t y of o p e n c h a n n e l s f l o w s -s h a l l not exceed 10 feet per second. 9. Energy d i s s i p a t
o r s s h a l l be placed a t the o u t l e t s of a l l pipes where flow v e l o c i t i e s exceed maximum permitted channel v e l o c i t i e s . 10. Vertical pipes, i n l e t s and
other s u r f a c e water r e c e i v i n g s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d with t r a s h racks which can be e a s i l y maintained. 11. Storm water runoff c h a
n n e l s s h a l l be d e s i g n e d and i n s t a l l e d t o avoid trapping excess sediment. 12. The rate of runoff a f t e r development must not exceed t h e rate of runoff before
development. 13. The storm w a t e r management plan must consider the management of a l l storm water runoff flowing over the development site. 14. A l l storm water runoff r e t e
n t i o n and detention c o n t r o l s s h a l l be d e s i g n e d by an i n d i v i d u a l q u a l i f i e d and e x p e r i e n c e d i n t h e d e s i g n o€ storm water management
s t r u c t u r e s . 15. Storm water roof d r a i n s and pipes may discharge water i n t o c i s t e r n s , French d r a i n s , s h e e t d r a i n s o r any o t h e r s t o r m
water runoff d i s p e r s i o n and a b s o r p t i o n c o n t r o l d e v i c e s , when not p a r t of a storm water c o l l e c t i o n system. C. Erosion and Sedimentation: C o
n t r o l measures s h a l l be i n accordance w i t h t h e a p p l i c a b l e s t a n d a r d s and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s s e t Eorth i n t h e " S o i l E r o s i o n and S
e d i m e n t a t i o n C C o n t r o l " handbook as p r e p a r e d by t h e F r a n k l i n C o u n t y S o i l Conservation District. D. Ownership and Maintenance Program: Each SUMP
s h a l l contain provisions which c l e a r l y set f o r t h the ownership and maintenance r e s p o n s i b i l i t y of a l l permanent storm water management f a c i l i t i e s
. Including: 1. Description of Maintenance Requirements. 2. Establishment of s u i t a b l e easements f o r access to a l l f a c i l i t i e s . 45
0 . 3. I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e r e s p o n s i b l e p a r t y o r e n t i t y f o r ownership and maintenance of both temporary and permanent storm water management e
r o s i o n c o n t r o l f a c i l i t i e s . In meeting t h i s requirements, the following p r i o r i t y is h e r e i n e s t a b l i s h e d . a. A s a f i r s t p r i o r i t
y , t h e f a c i l i t i e s s h o u l d be i n c o r p o r a t e d w i t h i n i n d i v i d u a l l o t s so t h a t the r e s p e c t i v e l o t owners w i l l own and be r e s
p o n s i b l e f o r m a i n t e n a n c e in a c c o r d a n c e w i t h r e c o r d e d deed restrict ions. b. A s a second p r i o r i t y , i n t h e e v e n t t h e Eirst p r i
o r i t y c a n n o t be a c h i e v e d , o w n e r s h i p and maintenance should be the r e s p o n s i b i l i t y of a Home Owners Association. The s t a t e d r e s p o n s i b
i l i t i e s of the Home Owners A s s o c i a t i o n i n terms of owning and m a i n t a i n i n g t h e s t o r m water management f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be s u b m i t t e
d w i t h f i n a l p l a n s f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n of !heir adequacy, and upon t h e i r a p p r o v a l s h a l l be r e c o r d e d w i t h t h e approved s u b d i v i
s i o n plan among the deed records of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. In a d d i t i o n , t h e approved s u b d i v i s i o n plan and any deed w r i t t e n from s a i d plan for
a l o t or l o t s shown h e r e i n s h a l l c o n t a i n a c o n d i t i o n t h a t it s h a l l be mandatory f o r the owner o r owners of s a i d l o t t o be members of s a i
d Home Owners Association. C. The Township, i t s a g e n t s , and employees s h a l l have the r i g h t to e n t e r a l l lands where storm water management and e r o s i o n and
s e d i m e n t a t i o n c o n t r o l s t r u c t u r e s are l o c a t e d f o r t h e purpose of i n s p e c t i n g s a i d f a c i l i t i e s . d . M u n i c i p a l Ownership.
Where m u n i c i p a l o w n e r s s h i p is r e q u e s t e d by t h e a p p l i c a n t , the following s h a l l be provided by t h e a p p l i c a n t : aa. Easements to a l l
f a c i l i t i e s . bb. A f i n a n c i a l r e s o u r c e acceptable to the Township to defray 100% of the maintenance c o s t f o r a period of a t least 10 y e a r s , as a g r
e e d t o by the Township. SECTION 1303: FINAL PWW REQUIREMENT The following information s h a l l be required as p a r t of the f i n a l plan: A. All information required f o r the
submission of t h e p r e l i m i n a r y p l a n i n c o r p o r a t i n g any changes required by this Ordinance or S t a t e Caw, o r made by the developer. 8. A l l r e q u i r e
d p e r m i t s o r l e t t e r s s t a t i n g such p e r m i t s w i l l be issued pending m u n i c i p a l i t y a p p r o v a l from t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f E n v i r o n
m e n t a l R e s o u r c e s , P e n n s y l v a n i a Department of T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , P u b l i c U t i l i t y Commission, Department of Community A f f a i r s , or o
t h e r state agency, i f so a p p l i c a b l e . 46
C. The developer s h a l l e i t h e r have f u l l y constructed the SWMP c o n t r o l s or provide a performance bond o r f i n a n c i a l guarantee f o r storm water management
and e r o s i o n and sedimentation c o n t r o l s . The guarantee s h a l l be s u f f i c i e n t to cover the cost of i n s t a l l i n g and r e p a i r i n g t h e c o n t r o
l s and t h e s e c o n d a r y c o s t t o t h e municipality. The f i n a n c i a l guarantee s h a l l be determined i n accordance with Act No. 230 or 231 ( a s a p p r o p r i a
t e ) of 1980. D. A l l deed r e s t r i c t i o n s , easements and rights-of-way s h a l l be included i n the f i n a l recorded plan. SECTION 1304: REVIEW PEE The fee f o r review
of the storm water management and t h e e r o s i o n and s e d i m e n t a t i o n c o n t r o l p o r t i o n s of t h e s u b d i v i s i o n plan s h a l l be governed by Article
XII, Section 1201. SECTION 1305: WAIVER OF PLAN REQUIREMENTS No storm water management plan s h a l l be required f o r r e s i d e n t i a l s u b d i v i s i o n s or land developments
which c o n s i s t of 2 l o t s o r less on 2 acres o r less. S u b d i v i s i o n s o r land developments involving only single family dwellings which c o n s i s t of less than 5
l o t s on l e s s t h a n 4 acres may a p p l y t o t h e township engineer f o r a waiver of any requirement i n Article XIII. The d e t e r m i n a t i o n of t h e township e n g
i n e e r s h a l l be f i n a l . 47
ARTICU XIV ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, SEVERABILITY AND AM)PTION SECTION 1400: ENFORCEMENT I t s h a l l be t h e d u t y of t h e B u i l d i n g I n s p e c t o r , Zoning O f f i c e
r , or o t h e r such duly authorized r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of the Board of S u p e r v i s o r s t o e n f o r c e t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Ordinance. S a i d enforcement
o f f i c e r s h a l l require t h a t the a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a building permit c o n t a i n a l l information necessary t o enable him to a s c e r t a i n whether t h e
proposed b u i l d i n g , a l t e r a t i o n o r u s e is located i n an approved subdivision or land development. No b u i l d i n g permit s h a l l be issued u n t i l the Enforcement
O f f i c e r has c e r t i f i e d t h a t t h e s i t e f o r the proposed b u i l d i n g , a l t e r a t i o n , o r use complied with a l l of the provisions of t h i s Ordinance
and conforms to the s i t e d e s c r i p t i o n as i n d i c a t e d on the approved and recorded Final P l a t . SECTION 1401: APPEALS TO COURT The d e c i s i o n s of the Board
of Supervisors or the Planning Commission with respect to the approval o r disapproval of plans may be appealed i n accordance with the law. SECTION 1402: PENALTIES Any person, p a r
t n e r s h i p , o r corporation who or which being the owner o r agent of the owner of any l o t , tract or p a r c e l of land s h a l l l a y o u t , c o n s t r u c t , open or
d e d i c a t e any street, s a n i t a r y sewer, storm sewer, water main or o t h e r improvements f o r public u s e , t r a v e l o r o t h e r p u r p o s e s o r f o r t h e common
u s e of o c c u p a n t s of b u i l d i n g s a b u t t i n g thereon, or who sells, t r a n s f e r s or agrees o r e n t e r s i n t o an agreement t o s e l l any l a n d i n a
s u b d i v i s i o n o r l a n d development whether by reference to or by o t h e r use oE a p l a t of such subdivision o r l a n d development o r erect any b u i l d i n g t h e
r e o n , u n l e s s s and u n t i l f i n a l p l a t has been prepared i n f u l l compliance with the p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Ordinance and of t h e r e g u l a t i o n s
adopted t h e r e u n d e r and has been r e c o r d e d as p r o v i d e d h e r e i n , s h a l l be g u i l t y of a misdemeanor and, upon c o n v i c t i o n t h e r e o f , such
person o r t h e members of such p a r t n e r s h i p o r t h e o f f i c e r s of such c o r p o r a t i o n o r the agent of any of them responsible f o r such v i o l a t i o n pay
a f i n e not e x c e e d i n g o n e t h o u s a n d d o l l a r s ($1000.00) per l o t or parcel or per dwelling within each l o t o r parcel. A l l f i n e s c o l l e c t e d f o
r such v i o l a t i o n s s h a l l be p a i d o v e r t o the m u n i c i p a l i t y . The d e s c r i p t i o n of metes and bounds i n the instrument of t r a n s f e r or o t h
e r document used i n the process of s e l l i n g o r t r a n s f e r r i n g s h a l l not exempt the seller or t r a n s f e r e r from such p e n a l t i e s or from the remedies
h e r e i n provided. SECTION 1403: BEPEALER A l l ordinances o r p a r t s of o r d i n a n c e s i n c o n s i s t e n t h e r e w i t h are hereby r e p e a l e d . Nothing i n t
h i s o r d i n a n c e h e r e b y a d o p t e d s h a l l be construed to affect any s u i t or proceeding now pending i n any court or any r i g h t s a c c r u e d o r l i a b i
l i t y i n c u r r e d o r any c a u s e o r caused of a c t i o n a c c r u e d o r e x i s t i n g under any ordinance repealed by t h i s Ordinance. Nor s h a l l any r i g h t o
r remedy of any c h a r a c t e r be l o s t , impaired or a f f e c ted by t h i s Ordinance. 48
SECTION 1404: SEVERABILITY T h e p r o v l r i t o n e o f t h i s Ordlnance are s e v e r a b l e ;and any p r o v l s t o n , s e n t e n c e , clause, ~ ~ 1 t 1.011 1 , pnt-t c)f
, q p p l l c a t L o 1 1 tliereoE s h a l l be heLd l l l e g a l , i n v a l i d o r u i t c o r l ~ tI t u t l o n e l , such Lllegallty or u n c o n s t l t i i t t o n a l l ty
s h a l l not aE€ect or Lmpatr any of the remaining p r o v i s i o n s , s e n t e n c e s , c l a u s e s , s e c t l o n s or a p p l t c a t i o n s . I t is hereby declared to be
the l e g i s l a t i v e i n t e n t OE the Board of S u p e r v t s o r s t h a t t h l s O r d t n a n c e would have been a d o p t e d had such I l l e g a l , i n v a l i d or
u n c o n s t t t u t l o n a l p r o v i s i o n , s e n t e n c e , c l a u s e , section or p a r t not been i n c l u d e d t h e r e i n and i f such i l l e g a l , i n v a l l
d or u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l application had been ~ p ~ r l f l clay l 1 -/1 ~ 1 1 ~ p t ~ -t 1 the re Crom. I,, esse where 3 p r o v i s i o n of t h i s O r d i n a n c e is
found trJ corlf!ff'r. v ! ' n p r ~ v i s i o na € a b u i l d i n g , f i r e , safety o r h e a l t h r r r d i c l a n c ; c . rr,dr: ',I ! ; , I : ; y u n i c t p a l i t y of law,
rule or r e g u l a t i o n of t h e Comaonwealch of ? e n n s y l ~ /a n I a , ? h ~ pr,>v{slons which e s t a b l i s h e s the h i g h e r s t a n d a r d €or the promotion and p
r o t e c t i o n cf ttiz hc*nlth *II,I s i i f e t v of t h e people s h a l l p r e v a i l . tn any case where a provision of I tila O ~ -~ t i ~ ~ . . t[i..~c t -f te) l i t i t
t to be In confltct with the provisions of another orljlnarlce j r l -l ~ t l v *,t' 1 hI,i Miiiilt*iptil L t v o r luw, r u l e of r e g u l a t i o n of t h e Commonuevlth of t ~ c
i t ~ i ~ v I w\ ~t l l:~~-t~Ic ~*c~uh~lil. .ititte .* l o w r stanJard far the promot ion and p r o t e s t i o n of : t I v t1ta:lltti rlciLi ..c.~fetva t the people, the provisions
of t h i s Ordinance s h a l l be deemed tt) p r e v a i l .-IIIJ s u c h o t h e r ordlnancee or code8 are hereby declared to be repealed to the e x t e n t ttiac they may be found
in con€lict with t h i s Ordinance. SECTION 1405: rhis ordinance, amend pg t h e Letterkenny Township S u b d i v i s i o n O r d i n a n c e o€ 1979 is \dop ted t h i s f/L L , 1988.
I day of .t tee t i
TOWNSHIP OF LETTERKENNY Franklin County, Pennsylvania ORDINANCE NO. 1988 -3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LETTERKENNY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IX, SECTION 902
(DI(1) OF THE LETTERKENNY TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF 1979, TO PROVIDE DECREASED MINIMUM LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS HAVING CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER. The
Board of Supervisors of the Township of Letterkenny, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, enacts and ordains, and it is hereby enacted and ordained as follows: Article IX, Section 902 (DI(1)
of the Letterkenny Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1979, enacted and ordained by the Letterkenny Township Board of Supervisors on May 21, 1979, and revised by
Ordinance No. 1987-2 on January 27, 1987, entitled "Residential Lots" is amended as follows:
D. RESIDINI'IAL UNITS: t 1. Single Family Residential Lots: (Minim requirements): On-Lot Wa t er On-ht Sewer1 On-ht Water1 Central Water and Sewer (1) Central Water(1) Central Sewer
and Sewer Frontage 125 feet 125 feet 90 feet 80 feet Lot Depth 175 feet 175 feet 150 feet 120 feet Lot Area 25,000 sq.ft. 25,000 sq.ft. 15,000 sq. ft . 10,000 sq. ft. 2. Single Family
Semi-Detached Dwelling Unit: (Minimum requirements for each dwelling unit) On-Lot Water On-Lo t Sever I CXI-bt Water1 and Sewer (1) Central Water(1) Central Sewer Lot Size 30,000 sq.ft.
15,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. Lot Width 125 feet 100 feet 75 feet Lot Depth 175 feet 175 feet 100 feet Set-Racks for Single Family and Semi-Detached Units: Public or private street and
35 ft. from 35 ft. from 35 ft. fran front yard R/W RI W RIW 7 Side yards(ea1 15 feet 15 feet 12 feet Rear yards 35 feet 35 feet 30 feet Height(max.1 35 feet 35 feet 35 feet Off -s t
ree t parking (2) 2 spaces 2 spaces 2 spaces per dwelling Central Water and Sewer 8,500 sq.ft. 75 feet 100 feet 30 ft. from RIW 12 feet 30 feet 35 feet 2 spaces a. When on-lot sewer
facilities are to be utilized, the minimum lot size may be increased by the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer or the Department of Environmental Resources for factors related to
health and sanitation. b. Businesses conducted out of a residence shall provide adequate parking off-street for all business related clientele, plus two spaces for the residents.
.-, i I. ,.m I \ R-ep ealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all resolutions or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this amendment shall be, and the same are, expressly
repealed. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. This amendment is duly enacted and ordained, after advertisement and public hearing, as provided by law, this
26 day of October, 1988, by the Board of Supervisors of Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in lawful session, duly assembled. TOWNSHIP OF LETTERKENNY ranklin County,
Pennsylvania Qca,
LETTERKENNY TOWNSHIP PAGE 82 ORDINANCE NO. 2-2001 NOW, T m F O R E , BE IT ENACTED AND 0RDAINEt;D
by the Board of Supervisors of Letterkenny Township, Franktin County, Pennsylvania, and it is hereby enacted and ordained by the authority of the same aa follows: That the Letterkenny
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall be miended as liAluws; 1.) Section 905 in its entirety; The following new Section 905 ~ h dble added to Article 1;y and shall
rcplwc thc cxisting Section 905: Sta.nba.rds.-farS ewer arid Water Svstemg A planning revision module established by the Department of Environmental Protection shall be used as the format
for the formal revision. No preliminary plan shall be approved untif such revision is completed and filed in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection's RuIes and Regulations
and approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. If a public sanitary sewer system is available within five-hundred feet (500'0'') of any part of the proposed subdivision,
mobile home park or Iand dcuclopmtnt, the subdivider or dcvefoyt~ stLtrlI design and install a system including laterals, which shall be connected to the public system and shall serve
every property within the proposed project. AU plans and hstdotiona shall bo aubjoct to the approval of Letterkenny Township Municipal Authority. All proposed subdivisions within 1/4
d e of well test sites with known and documented nitratddtrogm saxripie results of 5 m a or greater will require a preliminary hydrogeologic study. No mini modules (component one) may
be approved in these areas. The subdivider must identi@a suitabfe replacement area for each lot.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED into an ordinance thus &-'& d ay of Au; u5 7-1 200L. LETTEMCW"N TOWNSHIP SUPERWSORS /3fi /%==Yi-=.L