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Chapter 22 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

22.101 . GRANT OF POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 22.102 . EFFECTIVE DATE AND PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 22.103 . PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 22.104 . SUBJECT PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 22.105 . SALE OF LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 22.106 . PROPERTIES EXEMPT FROM THIS CHAPTER ............................ 2 22.107 . CONFLICT WITH OTHER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES ....................... 2 22.108 . CONDITIONS TO FINAL APPROVAL OF PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 22.109 . LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 22-1 10 . NOTICE ON PLATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 22.111 . APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS AND GIFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PART 2 5 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

22.202 . MEANING OF WORDS ..................... :. ......................... 5 PART 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF SUBDIVISION PLATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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22.201 . WORD USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

22.301 . GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 22.302 . PREAPPLICATION/ADVISORY MEETING .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 22.303 . PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 22.304 . FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN PROCEDURES ............................... 24 22.305 . APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 22.306 . CHANGES IN CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 22.307 . CONDITIONAL APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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2.2-309. RELEASE FROM IMPROVEMENT BOND ................................ 36 22.310 . REMEDIES TO EFFECT COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 22.311 . RECORDING PLATS AND DEEDS ...................................... 38 22.312 . ......................... 38 22.313 . PREVENTATIVE REMEDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 22.314 . ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES .......................................... 39 22.315 . DEDICATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ............................. 40 22.316 . RESUBDIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PART 4 42

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS . . . . . . . . . 42 22.401 . SUBMITTAL OF LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS .......................... 42 22.402 . PREAPPLICATION ADVISORY MEETING .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 22.403 . PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 22.404 . FINAL PLAN SUBMITTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

. 22.308 . COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS OR GUARANTEE THEREOF PREREQUISITE TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL .............................

EFFECT OF PLAT APPROVAL ON OFFICIAL MAP

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PART 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 PHASED LAND DEVELOPMENT AND MINOR LAND DEVE LOPM E NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

22.501 . PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 22.502 . LENGTH OF PHASING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 22.503 . IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 22.504 . FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 22.505 . MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

PART 6 57 M 0 BILE H 0 ME PARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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22.601 . ENVIRONMENTAL, OPEN SPACE AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 57 22.602 . WATER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 22.603 . SEWAGE DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 22.604 . ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 22.605 . SERVICE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 22.606 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 22.607 . FUEL SUPPLY AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 22.608 . MOBILEHOME STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 22.609 . FIRE PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 22.610 . RECREATION AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 22.611 . PARK MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 22.612 . ERECTION OF SINGLE MOBILE HOMES ................................ 65 22.613 . OCCUPANCY AND REMOVAL OF MOBILE HOMES ....................... 65 22.614 . PERMIT APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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22.616 . ISSUANCE OF PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 22.617 . TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP; VIOLATIONS ............................... 70 22.618 . INSPECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

PART 7 71

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK REGULATIONS ........................... 71 -- . . . 22.701 . APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

. 22.702 . PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ... . 22.703. PLAN REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 - . . PART 8 79

DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

22.802 . MONUMENTS AND MARKERS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 22.803 . STREETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 22.804 . EASEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 22.805 . LOT LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 22.806 . SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY .................... 87 22.807 . SITE GRADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 22.808 . STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 22.809 . EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ........................... 109 22.810 . MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS .................................. 110 22-81 1 . . PROVISION FOR A DEVELOPERS AGREEMEN .......................... 111

PART 9 112

CERTIFICATES, AFFIDAVITS, APPROVALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

REFUSE HANDLING AND INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT 1 APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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22.801 . GENERAL STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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22-901. CERTIFICATES, AFFIDAVITS, APPROVALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 OWNERSADOPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 CORPORATION ADOPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . 11 5 CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 SURVEYORS CERTIFICATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 APPROVAL BY TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 BEAVER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , . , . , , . . , . , , , . 120 PROOF OF RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

121 OWNERS ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDED STORMWATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND CONTROL OF STORMWATER WATER DRAINAGE

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22-1001. 22-1002. 22-1003. 22-1004.

SEVERABILITY REPEALER CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ENACTMENT

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1 PART I

AUTHORITY

22-101. GRANT OF POWER

This Chapter is hereby adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Act No. 247 of 1969, as amended by Act No. 170 of 1988, and the Township of Chippewa does hereby adopt, enact and ordain the following provisions to govern land subdivision, land development within the Township of Chippewa.

22-102. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PURPOSE

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of Chippewa Township," Chapter 2 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Chippewa.

22-103. PURPOSE

This Chapter is adopted for the following purposes:

1 22-103.1.

22- 103.2.

22- 103.3. -- . . . .- . -.

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22- 103.5.

22-104.

To assist the orderly, coordinated, and efficient development of the Tow nsh i p.

To promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of the Township.

To secure equitable handling. of all subdivision and land development plans by providing uniform procedures and standards.

To guide uses of land and structures, the type and location of streets, public grounds and other facilities.

To promote the orderly development of the Township and the public facilities incident and essential thereto.

SUBJECT PROPERTIES

No subdivision of any lot, tract or parcel of land nor any land development shall be effected, no street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main or other facilities in connection therewith shall be constructed, opened or dedicated for public use or travel or for the common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon, except in strict accordance with provisions of this Chapter.

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Condominiums and other forms of unit property shall be required to file and receive Township approval of a Preliminary and Final Land Subdivision and/or Land Development Plan in accordance with this Chapter as well as a Declaration Plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Act 82 of 1980, as amended. (Uniform Condominium Act).

22-105. SALE OF LOTS

No lot in a subdivision may be sold, no permit to erect, alter or repair any building upon land in a subdivision may be issued in a subdivision, unless and unti l the sewage facilities planning module for the plan or lots has been approved by the Township and Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection, a subdivision plan has been approved and recorded and until the improvements recommended by the Township Planning Commission and required by the Township Board of Supervisors in connection therewith have either been constructed or guaranteed as hereinafter provided.

22-106.

The division of land by lease for agricultural purposes into parcels of land of more thar ten (10) acres, not involving any new street or easement of access, or any residentia 'dwelling shall be exempt f rom the provisions of this Chapter.

22-107.

PROPERTIES EXEMPT FROM THIS CHAPTER

CONFLICT WITH OTHER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES

Where a conflict arises between Township Ordinances, the Board of Supervisors may waive requirement(s) t o resolve the conflict in accordance with the procedure set forth in this Chapter. However, in all cases involving matters pertaining to and regulated by the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Hearing Board shall be the final authority t o interpret and to render a decision.

22-108. CONDITIONS TO FINAL APPROVAL OF PLANS

No final approval for recording a land subdivision or land development plan will be given by the Board of Supervisors unti l all of the proposed required improvements have been approved by the Township and the construction of said improvements has been fully completed and installed. In lieu of said improvement, the owner/developer shall provide a guarantee or surety that is acceptable to the Township as per the provisions of Part 3, insuring that the improvements will be completed within a specified period of time.

22-109. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The grant of a permit or approval of a subdivision and/or land development plan shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind by the Township or by any official or employee thereof as to the advisability or practicability of the proposed use nor shall any such approval represent any warranty as to the accuracy of the

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information provided by a developer. Approval of a plan shall create no liability upon the Township, its officials or employees. 3 22-110. NOTICE ON PLATS

All plats containing or having located thereon streets, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other easements, either public or private, shall contain either or both of the following notices:

22-1 10.1.

22-1 10.2.

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All plats containing or having thereon any private road shall have conspicuously placed upon said plat the following notice:

"Notice to all purchasers, owners or their heirs, administrators, successors and assigns. This is t o notify all prospective purchasers, their heirs, administrators, successors and assigns that this road shown on said plan is a private road and the Township of Chippewa shall not be responsible for any maintenance or repair of said private road and the cost of said private roadway shall be born by the parties abutting said roadway, their respective heirs, successors and assigns."

All plats containing or having thereon any street, road, highway, right-of-way or easement dedicated to the public or intended for public use shall have conspicuously placed upon said plat the following notice:

"The approval of this subdivision by either the Chippewa Township Planning Commission or the Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors does not constitute an acceptance of the dedication of any street, road, highway or its right-of-way, nor any sanitary or storm sewer system, or i ts appurtenances, nor the easements for the same. Likewise, the approval of this subdivision by either the Chippewa Township Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors shall not impose any duty upon the Township for the construction, improvement, maintenance or repair of any such streets, roads, highways, sanitary or storm sewers. The requirement remains with the subdivider and/or the owner of the land to ensure that all such public improvements shown on this plan are, in fact, made in accordance with these plans and in accordance with other applicable State, Township or Federal regulations. In addition, approval of this subdivision plan by either the Chippewa Township Planning Commission or the Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors shall not constitute a wavier of any right on the part of the Township of Chippewa to assess properties within this subdivision for municipal improvements and file any municipal claims and liens for the same, or otherwise collect the cost of the same as provided by law."

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I 22-111. APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS AND GIFTS

The -Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and empowered to make such appropriations as it may see fit, to accept gifts f rom private sources and grants or bequests f rom public and/or private sources for the intent of carrying out the purposes, powers, and duties and enforcement of this subdivision and land development chapter. Gifts of public improvements such as streets, water and/or sewage lines and systems, public lighting systems and other public improvements may be accepted in kind or in the monetary equivalent or part thereof as may be obtained by the Township to promote the overall development and purposes of this Chapter and other local, state and federal laws related thereto.

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PART 2

DEFl N ITION S

22-201. WORD USAGE

For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning as given in this Part.

22-201.1.

22-20 1.2.

22-201.3.

22-201.4.

22-20 1.5.

22-202.

The particular shall control the general.

Words in the present tense include the future.

The singular includes the plural.

The word "shall" is mandatory, the word "may" is optional.

The word "person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, company, or any other similar entity.

MEANING OF WORDS I

ACCESS DRIVE: The principal means of access into a l l parking areas with over fifty (50) parking spaces and the principal means of access to public and semi - public uses and to multi-family developments, and the principal means of access to on-site buildings and structures, or to loading and unloading areas in the C-1, PC, and IC districts of this Chapter. -

. .ACCESS POINTS: Locations along the edge of a lot or property abutting a street that .- _.

provide'the entry into the lot by vehicles.

- . ' AGRICULTURAL OPERATION: An enterprise that is actively engaged in the commercial production and preparation for market of crops, livestock and livestock products and in the production, harvesting and preparation for market or use of agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, silvicultural and aquacultural crops and commodities. The term includes an enterprise that implements changes in production practices and procedures or types of crops, livestock products or commodities produced consistent with practices and procedures that are normally engaged by farmers or are consistent with technological development within the agricultural industry.

ALLEY: A way providing secondary vehicular access to the side or rear of two (2) or more properties. New alleys shall not be designed and constructed.

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APPLICANT: A landowner or developer, as hereinafter defined, who has filed an application for development, including his heirs, successors and assigns.

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APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT: Every a pp I i cat i on, whet her prel i m i na ry, tentative or final, required to be filed and approved prior to start of construction or development including but not limited to an application for a building permit, for the approval of a subdivision plan or plan or for the approval of a development plan.

ARC: A curved line that is centered from a point and has a definite length, terminating each end in a tangent or another arc.

ARCHITECT: A registered Architect licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

AVAILABLE SANITARY SEWER: A Township or Authority sanitary sewer line is considered available if:

A. Connection is required by the regulations of the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority.

B. Connection is required by the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, Act No. 537, as amended.

C. An existing Township of Authority sanitary sewer line, with sufficient capacity, is located within one thousand feet (1,000') of the nearest point of a land subdivision or land development.

AVAILABLE WATER: A Township or Authority water line is considered available if: -

. - .. . _ - _ . ' Authority or other Authority with jurisdiction.

A. Connection is required by the regulations of the Chippewa Township Sanitary

B. An existing Township or Authority sanitary sewer line, with sufficient capacity, is located within one thousand feet (1,000,) of the nearest point of a land subdivision or land development.

BASE COURSE: subgrade of a roadway to support the pavement of the road.

The road building materials precisely laid down on the prepared

BEARING: The direction that a line points relative to magnetic north

BENCHMARK: Geodetic survey to which other elevations should be tied.

A permanent elevation established by the United States Coast and

BLOCK: An area bounded by streets.

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BOARD OR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Chippewa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

BUILDING: Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground that has a roof supported by columns or walls.

BUILDING LINE: A line located on the lot or parcel at a fixed distance from the street right-of-way line and interpreted as being the nearest point that a building may be constructed to the street right-of-way. The building line shall limit the location of porches, patios, and similar construction to the face of this line.

CARTWAY: That portion of the street right-of-way surfaced for vehicular use. Width is determined from face of curb to face of curb or from one (1) edge of driving surface to the other edge of driving surface.

CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE: I

A. Intersection of Driveway with Street: The triangular area formed by an intersecting street centerline with the driveway and a line interconnecting points established on each centerline.

B. The triangular area formed by two (2) intersecting street centerlines and a line interconnecting points established on each centerline, seventy-five feet (75') from their point of intersection. This entire area is to remain clear of obstructions to sight above a plane established three and one half feet (3 1/2') in elevation from grade level at the intersection of the street centerline.

CLUSTER SUBDIVISION: A subdivision in which individual lots are designated in somewhat tighter arrangements than a conventional subdivision with a significant percentage of the total plot or parcel being dedicated and held as common open space.

COLLECTOR STREET: See Street classification.

COMMON OPEN SPACE: A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water suitable for recreational purposes, or a combination of such land and water within a development site designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents of the development, not including streets, off-street parking areas, and areas set aside for public facilities.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan for the Township of Chippewa.

CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION: A subdivision in which all or most of a plot or parcel is divided into lots and streets having, at a minimum, the lot area and lot width required by the Township Zoning Ordinance for the use proposed by the subdivision plan. Little or no area(s) within this type of development is set aside for common open space.

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I CORNER LOT: A lot at the point of intersection of and abutting on two (2) or more intersecting streets, the angle of intersection being not more than one hundred and thirty-five degrees (135”).

COVENANT: An obligation defined by law or agreement, the violation of which can be restrained by court action. These are usually stated in the deed.

CROSS-SECTION: A cut through a road or utility at right angles to its length revealing materials and dimensions of components of construction.

CUL-DE-SAC: A residential street with one end open to traffic and pedestrian access and terminated by a vehicular turnaround.

DETERMINATION: Final action by an officer, body or agency charged with the administration of land use ordinance or applications thereunder, except the following:

a) The Township Board of Supervisors;

b) The Zoning Hearing Board; or

c) The Planning Commission, only if and to the extent the Planning Commission is charged with final decision on preliminary or final plans under the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance or planned res id entia I d eve I o pmen t p rovi s ions.

Determination shall be appealable only to the boards designated as having jurisdiction for such appeal.

DEVELOPER: Any landowner, agent of such landowner, tenant with the permission of such landowner, who makes or causes to be made a subdivision of land or a land development .

DEVELOPMENT: Any man-made change to land or water areas including but not l imited to buildings, structures, mining, dredging, fil l ing, grading, paving, excavation, dri l l ing operations, or in the case of flood plain regulations the storage of materials and equipment. (Revised by Ord. 182, 9/8/1997)

DEVELOPMENT PLAN: The provisions for development, including a planned residential development, a plat of subdivision, all covenants relating to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, streets, parking facilities, common open space and public facilities. The phrase “Provisions of the Development Plan” when used in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 as amended shall mean the written and graphic materials referred to in this definition .

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DRIVEWAY: The improved access from a public street to a single-family residential dwelling and to parking areas of less than fifty (50) parking spaces.

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DWELLING UNIT: Any structure or portion thereof, which is designed and used for residential purposes and includes kitchen and bathroom facilities. (Revised by Ord. 182,9/8/1997)

EASEMENT: A grant by a property owner for the use of land by the public, a corporation, or persons for specific purposes such as the construction of utilities, drainage ways and roadways.

ENGINEER, TOWNSHIP: A Registered Professional Engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and knowledgeable in civil engineering. The Township Engineer who is charged with the design and inspection of the work, and determining the quantities of materials and labor to be paid for. During the execution of the work, the term “Engineer” shall also include the assistant, inspector, or other representative acting within the authority given. The Engineer is to be considered an agent of the Township.

ESCROW FUND OR ACCOUNT: An interest bearing note, established by a developer at a financial institution, of an amount required to guarantee completion of improvements to be constructed in a development and payable to the Township in the event that the developer fails to complete the improvements within the specified time frame.

ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES: The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by public utilities, municipal authorities, or Township agencies of underground or overhead water, sanitary sewers, or storm sewers, gas, electrical, telephone transmission or distribution systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, towers, f ire alarm boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, and similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith and where reasonably . necessary for the furnishing of adequate service, buildings, and structures.

Specifically excluded from this definition are communication towers and communication antennas. (Revised by Ord. 182, 9/8/1997)

FINANCIAL SECURITY: A corporate bond, letter of credit, or escrow account from a surety or a financial institution acceptable to the Township, naming the Township as obligee.

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FLOODPLAIN, FLOOD HAZARD AREA, FLOODPRONE AREA: A land area adjoining a river, stream, water body, or water course which is likely to be flooded as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FLOOD WAY: The designated area of a flood plain required to carry and discharge flood waters of a given magnitude. For the purposes of this Chapter, the flood way shall be capable of accommodating a flood of the one hundred (100) year magnitude. (Revised by Ord. 182, 9/8/1997)

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GRADE, FINISHED: The completed surface of lots, walks, streets, roads brought to grades as shown on official plans or designs relating thereto.

HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT: Authorization issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation permitting a property owner specific access to a state maintained highway, and required before a building permit for development of the property may be issued.

IMPROVEMENTS: Those physical changes to the land necessary to produce usable and desirable lots from raw acreage including, but not limited to, grading, paving, curb, gutter, storm sewers and drains, improvements to existing water courses, sidewalks, crosswalks, street signs, monuments, water supply facilities, and sewage disposal facilities.

I LAND DEVELOPMENT:

1. The improvement of one (1) or two (2) or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving: a) A group of two (2) or more residential or nonresidential buildings, whether

proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots regardless of the number of occupants or tenure; or

b) The division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two (2) or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features. I

2. A subdivision of land. 3. Development in accordance with Section 503 (1.1) of the Municipalities

. Planning Code.

LANDOWNER: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land located within the Township of Chippewa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition), a lessee if he is authorized under the lease to exercise the rights of the landowner, or other person having a proprietary interest in land.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: A Registered Landscape Architect licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

LOT: A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

LOT AREA: The area of a horizontal plane measured at grade and bounded by the front, side, and rear lot lines as measured from the street right-of-way line and not including any part of an alley, public space or public street. Lot area shall also be defined to include parcel or tract area.

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LOT DEPTH: The average horizontal distance between the front lot line boundary and the rear lot boundary lines.

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LOT, INTERIOR: A lot other than a corner lot.

LOT LINES: The lines bounding a lot.

LOT LINE, EXTERIOR: Any property line that divides said lot from a public right-of-way.

LOT LINE, INTERIOR: Any property line that divides said lot from another lot. Said lot line may be a side or rear lot line.

LOT WIDTH: The total horizontal distance (including actual arc distances) between the side lot lines along a line parallel to the front lot line. In case of an irregularly shaped lot, the minimum required lot width shall be measured at the building line. Minimum lot width shall also be defined to include minimum parcel or tract width.

MAINTENANCE BOND: A guarantee, backed by the developer’s collateral, held in escrow, that upon completion to the Township’s satisfaction, public improvements will be maintained for a stipulated time period at no Township expense against structural integrity of said improvements.

MOBILEHOME: A transportable single family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy, contained in one (1) unit, or in two (2) or more units designed to be joined into one (1) integral unit capable of again being separated for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and constructed so that it may be used without a permanent foundation.

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- MOBILEHOME LOT: A leased parcel of land in a mobilehome park, improved with the . - _. necessary utility connections and other appurtenances for the erection thereon of a

single mobile or modular home.

- MOBILEHOME PARK: A parcel or contiguous parcels of land which has been so designated and improved that it contains two (2) or more mobile home lots for the placement thereon of mobile homes.

MODIFICATION: A grant by the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of the Township Planning Commission allowing a developer to deviate from the regulations normally in force on his property because unusual conditions not created by the developer are present making development extremely difficult, and the deviation if permitted will not downgrade the neighborhood and will be the minimum affording him relief.

OFF-SITE SEWER SERVICE: A sanitary sewage collection system in which sewage is carried from an individual lot or dwelling unit(s) by a system of pipes to a central treatment and disposal plant located beyond the limits of the lot being served and

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which shall be publicly owned and operated or privately owned and operated upon approval of the Board of Supervisors.

OFF-SITE WATER SERVICE: A potable water distribution system in which water is carried to individual lots or dwelling units by a system of pipes from a central water source located beyond the l imits of the lot being served which may be publicly owned and operated or privately owned and operated upon approval of the Board of Supervisors.

ON-SITE SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: A single system of piping, tanks or other facilities approved by the Township serving only a single lot and disposing of sewage in whole or in part into the soil.

ON-SITE WATER SERVICE: A single system of piping, tanks or other facilities serving only a single lot and obtaining the water either in whole or in part from a primary source located within the limits of the lot being serviced.

ONE HUNDRED (100) YEAR FLOOD: A flood having an average frequency of one in one hundred (1:lOO) years.

OWNER: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition), -a lessee if he is authorized under the lease to exercise the rights of the landowner or other person having a proprietary interest in land, shall be deemed to be a landowner for the purpose of this Chapter. ,)

PARCEL: A recorded division of land or water area, may also be called the tract or lot.

PARKING SPACE: An off-street space having an area of not less than one-hundred and sixty-two (162) square feet, whether inside or outside of a structure, for the temporary standing of automotive vehicles to be used exclusively as a parking stall for one (1)

The parking space shall be located off or beyond the public right-of-way.

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._ _ - i -automoJive vehicle.

" PERSON: Unless otherwise specified person shall mean both the singular and plural, male or female, firm, business, partnership, association or corporation.

PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE: The Comprehensive Development Plan of Chippewa Township.

PLAN, FINAL: A complete and exact subdivision plan, prepared for official recording as required by state, to define property rights, proposed streets and all other improvements.

PLAN, PRELIMINARY: A tentative subdivision plan, in lesser detail than a final plan, showing approximate street and lot layout on a topographic map as a basis for consideration prior to preparation of a final plan.

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\ PLAN, SKETCH: An informal plan, not necessarily to exact scale, indicating existing features of a tract, its surroundings, and the general layout of a proposed subdivision or land development.

PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: An area of land, controlled by a landowner, to be developed as a single entity for a number of dwelling units, or combination of residential and nonresidential uses, the development plan for which does not correspond in lot size, bulk, type of dwelling, or use, density, or intensity, lot coverage and required open space to the regulations established in any one district created, from t ime to time, under the provisions of the Chippewa Township Zoning Ordinance.

PLANNING COMMISSION: The duly appointed members of the Chippewa Township Planning Commission which provides recommendations to the Township Supervisors on land use and community development issues.

PLAT: The map or plan of a subdivision or land development, whether preliminary or final.

PUBLIC HEARING: A formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: Any improvement, facility, or service together with its associated site or easement necessary to provide transportation, drainage, utilities, or similar essential services and facilities and that are owned and operated by Township or the municipal authority with jurisdiction.

PUBLIC MEETING: A forum held pursuant to notice under 65 Pa. C.S. CH 7 (Relating to -- opsn-meetings).

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing. The first publication shall be not more than thirty (30) days or less than seven (7) days from the date of the hearing.

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PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: Land reserved by way of public ownership or dedication for use as a road, street, alley, crosswalk, pedestrian way, or other public purpose.

REAR YARD: The required open space extending from the rear of the main building to the rear lot line (not necessarily a street line) throughout the entire width of the lot.

RESERVE STRIP: A strip of land adjacent to a street, the purpose or intent of which is to limit, control, or obstruct the access to said street from an adjacent property. ~

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SERVICE ROADS (Service Streets): Streets parallel and adjacent to arterial streets or collector streets providing access to adjoining properties and for control of intersections with arterial streets. Service roads are classified as having a collector street function.

SIDE YARD: The required open space extending from the side of any building along the side lot line throughout the entire depth of the building.

SIGHT DISTANCE: The safe stopping sight distance for the vertical curves on foadway pavement shall be calculated with an eye height of 3.5 feet above the roadway pavement and a height of an object of 0.50 feet.

STORMWATER/STORMWATER RUNOFF: Water flowing over a surface due to a rainfall that may be augmented by groundwater and melting ice and snow.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system of natural and/or man-made elements that control, convey, absorb, use, or store stormwater runoff.

STREET: Includes street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, freeway, parkway, lane, alley, viaduct and any other ways used or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians, whether public or private.

STREET CLASSIFICATION: The following street classification shall apply to existing public streets in the Township as identified in the Township Comprehensive Plan and said classification shall apply to public streets:

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A. Local: Those public ways identified in the Chippewa Township Comprehensive Plan as local thoroughfares and those other public ways which are not identified in any manner in said Comprehensive Plan and are designed to carry minimal traffic flow.

_. B. Collector Street: Those public ways identified in the Chippewa Township Comprehensive Plan as collector thoroughfares that are designed to carry a moderate traffic flow.

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C. Arterial, Minor: Those public ways identified 'in the Chippewa Township Comprehensive Plan as minor arterial thoroughfares are designed to carry moderate to heavy traffic flow.

D. Arterial, Major: Those public ways identified in the Chippewa Township Comprehensive Plan as arterial thoroughfares that are designed to carry a heavy traffic flow.

STREET, PRIVATE: A developed right-of-way constructed to Township Standards intended for vehicular use, however, not maintained by the Township.

STRUCTURE: Any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land.


SUBDIVISION: The division or redivision of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into or between two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels, or other divisions of land including changes in existing lot lines or street lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership, or lot development, provided however, that the subdivision of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than ten (10) acres not involving any new street or easement of access shall be exempt.

SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED: Where, in the judgment of the Township Engineer, a t least ninety percent (90%) (based on the cost of the required improvements for which financial security was posted pursuant to section 509 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 as amended) of those improvements required as a condition for final approval have been completed in accordance with the approved plan, so that the project will be able to be used, occupied or operated for its intended use.

SURVEY: The establishment of locations and dimensions on the ground and recorded on the Final Site Plan/Recording Plat.

SURVEYOR: A Professional Land Surveyor licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

SURFACE DRAINAGE PLAN: A plan showing all present and proposed grades, contours, and facilities for stormwater drainage and management as per applicable regulations in effect.

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP: location of important natural and other objects.

A map showing ground elevations by contour lines and the

TOWNSHIP: The Township of Chippewa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, or its duly authorized representatives.

TRACT: The whole or original recorded land and water area from which additional subdivisions and/or land developments are created, may also be called parcel or lot.

U.S.G.S.: United States Geological Survey.

UTILITIES: Those facilities and installations whether public or private, which provides services to the public, such as electrical service, gas service, telephone service, water distribution service, and sanitary sewerage collection service, cable television and stormwater detention and collection facilities.

VISUAL SCREEN: Including but not limited to the following, a masonry wall; an opaque wooden fence (finished side toward adjacent use); or a screen planting used to conceal the view of the occupants of an adjoining use, the uses on the premises on which the visual screen is located.

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WATERCOURSE: Includes stream of water, creek, brook, ditch, drain, channel or bed of stream, dry run, naturally formed drainage way or swale, or a man-formed or constructed drainage way, swale, or facilities.

WETLANDS: Those areas that are inundated and saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, including swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.

ZONING OFFICER: That individual authorized by the Board of Supervisors to be the administrator of the day to day application of the provisions contained in this Chapter.

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I PART 3

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF SUBDIVISION PLATS

22-301.

22-301.1.

22-301.2.

22-301.3.

GENERAL

No person proposing a subdivision shall proceed with any grading, as defined, or improvements for streets or installation of public utilities until the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision is approved by the Supervisors.

No person proposing a subdivision shall sell, transfer, lease or otherwise convey any lot, parcel or tract in a subdivision, or construct or commence the construction of any building in a subdivision until the final plat of the proposed subdivision is approved by the Supervisors and recorded in accordance with the provisions hereof.

The subdivision of an existing tract of land into not more than three (3) residential lots already having an existing public water supply, public sanitary sewage supply and along an existing state or township public street may at the discretion of the developer or subdivider be submitted to the Planning Commission in final plan form in accordance with this Part. All other types of subdivision shall be processed in three (.3) stages of review; preapplication, preliminary, 'and final plan, except .as provided for herein.

Modification:

A.

B.

C.

Purpose: Where the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors find that extraordinary hardships may result from strict compliance with this Chapter, they may vary the requirements so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured; provided that such modification will not have the effect of nullifying the interest and purpose of this Chapter. Granting: In granting modifications, the Planning Commission may recommend and the Board of Supervisors may require such conditions, as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standard or requirements so varied or modified. The granting of administrative relief and modifications by the Planning Commission shall be conditional and subject to the final approval of the Board of Supervisors. Procedure: Al l requests for a modification shall be in writing and shall be a part of the application for final approval or development, or in the case of a consolidated review, the request shall accompany the initial application. The request shall state the facts of unreasonableness or hardship, the provision or provisions involved

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22-302.

22-302.1.

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22-302.2.

22-302.3.

and the minimum modification necessary. The Board of Supervisors may refer the request to the Planning Commission for advisory comments prior to action and shall keep a written record of action taken.

PREAPPLICATION/ADVISORY MEETING

A person desiring to subdivide a tract of residentially zoned land into four (4) or more lots or any nonresidentially zoned land, regardless of the number of lots, shall first attend a preapplication/advisory meeting with designated Township staff. The preapplication/advisory meeting shall occur at least seven (7) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. No fee or formal application is required for this meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the subdivider of Township regulations, provide an overview of the Township subdivision process, and review the sketch plan for completeness. The subdivider shall be prepared to discuss the details of his proposed subdivision, including such items as proposed use, existing features of the area, existing right-of-way and easements for utilities and drainage, existing covenants, proposed utilities and street improvements. The subdivider shall submit a sketch plan with the following information:

A. B:

C.

D.

E. F.

G. H. I.

Location map. General information concerning the extension of community facilities and/or any other significant man-made or natural features that will affect the proposal. A property map at a legible scale showing the specific parcel of land or site involved. A sketch of the proposed development drawn at a scale no smaller than 1" = 400', showing the proposed layout of streets and lots, and other features of the subdivision. Existing roads, easements, rights-of-ways and other restrictions. Existing land use: Open land, agricultural, forest, residential or other. Existing watercourse or waterbody. General location of any existing structures. Short narrative of subdivision plans.

The submission of the Preapplication Sketch' Plan shall not constitute an actual application for subdivision approval nor can such a preapplication ever be subject to deemed approval.

No Preliminary or Final Plan Application shall be accepted for consideration by the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors unless a Preapplication Sketch Plan has been submitted and a meet.ing held with designated Township staff except where specified.

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22-303.

22-303.1.

22-303.2.

22-303.3.

22-303.4.

Chapter 22 Subdivision and Land Pevelopment Ordinance

PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCEDURES

Submission of the Preliminarv Subdivision Plan:

A. Preliminary Plans and all required accompanying documentation shall be submitted by a developer or his authorized representative to the Township Zoning Officer at least thirty (30) days in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Planning Commission.

B. The Township Planning Commission shall consider as officially received only those subdivision applications that are signed, and completed as determined by the Zoning Officer, and for which the filing fee has been paid. An incomplete application shall be rejected and will be referred back to the applicant. Where i t is determined by the Zoning Officer that the application is incomplete or does not meet the requirements for preliminary plan consideration and is returned to the applicant, the application fee shall be retained by the Township and the applicant shall be required to pay a new application fee when the preliminary plan is resubmitted.

C.

Content of Atwlication: The Preliminary Subdivision Plan Application shall consist of the following:

A. Three (3) completed copies of the appropriate application form. B. Eighteen (18) blue-line or black-line paper prints of the preliminary

plan showing al l the information required in this Part. C. Eighteen (18) copies of all other required documentation. D. A filing fee as established by the Chippewa Township Supervisors. E. Proof of ownership - The applicant shall submit proof of proprietary

interest in the land, if none is provided, the Township shall not consider the application complete until such submission is made.

Distribution of Preliminarv Plan for Review and Comment: Copies of the completed application of a Preliminary Plan and accompanying documentation shall be immediately distributed by Township staff upon receipt.

PreDaration of Preliminarv Subdivision Plan and Scale: The Preliminary Plan submission shall be prepared by a Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect, submitted on sheets which measure twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches ( 2 4 x 36") overall. There shall be a border of one-half inch (1/2") on all sides except the binding end which shall have a border of one and one-half inches (1 1/2"). Where necessary to avoid sheets larger than the maximum prescribed above, preliminary plans shall be drawn in two (2) or more sections accompanied by a key diagram showing relative locations of the section, and made to the following scale:

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22-303.5.

A.

B.

C.

Tracts of one (1) acre or less shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals fifty feet (50'). Tracts of one (1) to ten (10) acres shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals one hundred feet (100'). Tracts in excess of ten (10) acres shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals two hundred feet (2007, and shall include topographical features. Tracts to be used for commercial, industrial, or high density housing development shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals fifty feet (SO'), and shall include topographical features.

Content of Plan: The preliminary subdivision plan shall contain the following information:

D.

A.

B. C. D. E.

F.

G.

H. I. J.

K.

L.

Name of proposed subdivision and of the municipality in which i t is located . The Deed Book Volume and page number of the original tract. The Tax Parcel Number(s) of the original tract(s). Name, address and telephone number of the applicant or developer. Name, address, telephone number and the seal with the license number of the Professional Land Surveyor who prepared the draw i ngs . Seal and license number of Professional Land Surveyor, Registered Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect. Date of original submission and of each subsequent revised submission. True or magnetic north point. Written and graphic scale. A certificate by the professional land surveyor that the plan accurately describes the land to be subdivided and that all distances and bearing shown on the plan are true and correct based upon an actual field survey and in accordance with the Surveyor's Certificate A regional locator map, for the purpose of locating the property being subdivided drawn at a scale of one inch (1") equals one thousand feet (1,000') and showing the relation of the property to adjoining property and to al l streets, roads, municipal boundaries and recorded subdivision plans existing within one thousand feet (1,000') of any part of the property. In addition a title, scale and north arrow shall be indicated. The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided accurate to hundredths of a foot and bearings to one quarter (114) of a minute. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate survey in the field, which shall be balanced and closed with an error of closure not to exceed one foot (1') in ten thousand feet (10,000'); provided, whoever, that the boundary(s) adjoining additional unplatted land of

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the subdivider (for example, between separately submitted final plan sections) are not required to be based upon field survey, and may be calculated. The location and elevation of all boundary line (perimeter) monuments shall be indicated, along with a statement of the total area of the property being subdivided. A plot drawn to a legible scale showing the entire existing tract boundary and the location of the lots being subdivided from said tract. Boundaries of adjacent properties, name of the owner of record and deed reference. When adjacent properties are part of a recorded plat only the lot number and subdivision name need to be shown. Contour lines at vertical intervals of at least two feet (2') for land with average natural slope of four percent (4%) or less, and at intervals of a t least five feet (5') for land with average slope exceeding four percent (4%). Location and elevation of the datum to which contour elevations refer; where practicable, datum used shall be an established bench mark. The name (or number) and cartway width and lines of all proposed and existing public streets and the name and location of all other roads within the property. If the subdivision proposes a new street intersection with a State Legislative Route, the intersection occupancy permit number(s) or at least application number shall be indicated for al l such intersections. Location of existing streets and alleys adjoining the tract including name, width, width of cartway, sidewalks. The location (and elevation, if established) of all existing and proposed street monuments. Location of existing and proposed right-of-way and easements. Lot numbers and a statement of the total number of lots and parcels. Lot lines with area bearings, distances, radii, arcs, chord bearings, and chord distances. The building setback lines for each lot or other sites proposed for development. A statement of the intended use of all nonresidential lots, with reference to restrictions of any type which exists or will exist as covenants in the deed for the lots contained in the subdivision, and, if recorded, including the book and page number. Location and size of existing and proposed utility structures and/or transmission lines, including but not l imited to, water, gas, electric, petroleum, and all easements or right-of-way connected with such structures and/or lines.

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AE.

The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, tree masses, buildings or structures (including the locations of wells and on-site sewage facilities for such buildings or structures), public facilities and any man-made or natural features within or near the proposed subdivision. Location, size and invert elevation of all existing and proposed sanitary sewers (including any and all proposed and/or existing capped sewer lines) and location of all manholes, inlets and culverts. This data may be submitted as a separate plan. Location, size, and invert elevation of all existing and proposed storm sewers and other drainage facilities with the size and material of each indicated, and any proposed connections with existing facilities. Location of drainage structures, including marshes, ponds, streams, wetlands, or similar conditions. Parks, playgrounds and other areas to be dedicated OF reserved for public use, with any conditions governing such use.

Sutmlementarv Data Required: The Preliminary Plan shall be accompanied by the following supplementary data except as waived by the Planning Commission for a particular application:

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

A plan revision module for land development as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. A plan for the control of erosion and sedimentation for review by the County Conservation District Office as required by the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act. Preliminary designs of any bridges or culverts which may be required. Such designs shall meet all applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Typical street cross-section drawing(s) for all proposed streets. Cross-section drawing(s) may be shown either on the Final Plan or the profile sheets. Profile sheets for all proposed streets within the tract. Such profiles shall show at least the following information, properly labeled: 1. Existing (natural) profile along both cartway edges or along the

centerline of each street. 2. Proposed finished grade of the centerline, or proposed finished

grade at the top of both curbs or proposed finished grade at both cartway edges.

3. The length of all vertical curves. 4. Existing and proposed sanitary sewer mains and manholes. 5. Existing and proposed storm mains, inlets, manholes, and

cu Iverts.

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Where the Preliminary Plan covers only a part of the entire landholdings, a sketch of the future street system of the unsubmitted part shall be submitted. The street system of the submitted part will be considered in light of adjustments and connections and future streets in the part not submitted. A statement in writing from the municipal authority with jurisdiction that there is adequate capacity to serve the proposed subdivision or land development. A stormwater drainage plan and stormwater drainage calculations as required by the Stormwater Management Act and Part 8 of this Chapter. Where the land included in the subject application has an electric transmission line, a gas pipeline, or a petroleum products transmission line located within the tract, the application shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner or leasee of such right-of-way stating any conditions on the use of the land and the minimum building setback and/or right-of-way lines. This requirement may be satisfied by submitting a copy of any recorded agreement containing such information. The applicant shall provide such additional information as may be required by the Township and its review agencies.

Nature of Preliminarv Approval: Approval of a preliminary plan shall not constitute approval of a final plan, but rather an expression of layout submitted on the preliminary plan, as a guide to the preparation of the final plan and to give the applicant t ime to secure such other matters such as road permits, sewage module approvals, rights-of-way and contracts with utility providers.

A. Granting a preliminary plan approval shall not qualify a plan for recording, nor authorize development or the issuance of any building permits. In the case where a land subdivision and/or land development is projected over a period of years, the Board of Supervisors may approve the overall preliminary plan and then may authorize submission of final plans by sections or stages of development. Submission of final plans shall be subject to such requirements and improvements guarantees that the Board of Supervisors finds essential for the protection of the overall plan of development. All final plan applications and all exhibits required for approval shall be submitted to the Township within one (1) year after approval of the preliminary plan. Otherwise, the preliminary plan approval shall become null and void.

B.

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22-304.

22-304.1.

22-304.2.

22-304.3.

FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN PROCEDURES

Submission of a Final Subdivision Plan for approval shall occur not more than one (1) year following the date of approval of the Preliminary Plan. Failure to submit the final plan within this period of t ime shall make the approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan null and void unless an extension of t ime has been granted in writing by the Board of Supervisors.

A. The Planning Commission, with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors, may authorize that the final plans be submitted by sections or stages of development, under such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission and the Board. Where such authorization has been made, the Board may approve the release of portions of the financial security necessary for payment to the contractors performing the work, subject to such procedures as may be required by this Part and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended. Except for any modifications or changes, other than those required, to be made to an approved Preliminary Plan, the plan shall be submitted again as a Preliminary Plan. Final Plans and all required accompanying documentation shall be submitted by the applicant or his authorized representative, to the Township Secretary, Assistant Secretary or Zoning Officer at least fifteen (15) business days in advance of a regularly scheduled Township Planning Commission meeting.

B.

Content of Final Subdivision Apdication: The final subdivision application shall consist of:

A. Twelve (12) blue-line or black-line paper prints of the Final Plan showing all the information required in Section 303:

B. Twelve (12) copies of all other required documentation. C. A filing fee as established by resolution of the Chippewa Township

Board of Supervisors.

Distribution of Final Plan for Review and Comment: Copies of the Final Plan and accompanying documentation shall be immediately distributed by the applicant as follows:

A. One (1) copy of the application, plan and accompanying documentation to the Sanitary Authority if subdivision is to be connected to sanitary sewers or require the addition or extension of public sanitary sewers. One (1) copy of the plan to the District Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation when a proposed subdivision abuts or is traversed by a State road.

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C. Proof that the Final Subdivision Plan has been filed with all the Commission within fifteen (15) days of the filing of the application.

22-304.4. PreDaration of Final Subdivision Plan and Scale: The Final Subdivision Plan submission shall be prepared by a Professional Land Surveyor, submitted on sheets which measure twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches ( 2 4 x 36") overall. There shall be a border of one-half inch (1/2") on all sides except the binding end which shall have a border of one and one-half inches (1 1/27. Where necessary to avoid sheets larger than the maximum prescribed above, preliminary plans shall be drawn in two (2) or more sections accompanied by a key diagram showing relative locations of the section, and made to the following scale:

A. Tracts of one (1) acre or less shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals fifty feet (50').

B. Tracts of one (1) to ten (10) acres shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals one hundred feet (100').

C. Tracts in excess of ten (10) acres shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals two hundred feet (200') and shall include topogra phica I features. Tracts to be used for commercial, industrial, or high density housing development shall be drawn at a scale of no less than one inch (1") equals fifty feet (50'), and shall include topographical features.

D.

22-304.5. Content of Plan: The Final Subdivision Plan shall contain the following information:

A.

B. C. D.

E.

F.

G.

H. I. J.

Name of proposed subdivision and of the municipality in which it is located. The Deed Book Volume and page number of the original tract. The Tax Parcel number of the original tract. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant subdivider or developer. Name, address, telephone number and license number ,of the Professional Land Surveyor who prepared the drawings. Seal of Professional Land Surveyor, Registered Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect. Date of original submission and of each subsequent revised submission. True or magnetic north point. Written scale and graphic scale. A certification by the Professional Land Surveyor that the plan accurately describes the land to be subdivided and that all distances and bearings shown on the plan are true and correct based upon an actual field survey.

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A regional locator map, for the purpose of locating the property being subdivided drawn at a scale of one inch (1") equals one thousand feet (1,000') and showing the relation of the property to adjoining property and to all streets, roads, municipal boundaries and recorded subdivision plans existing within one thousand feet (1,000') of any part of the property. In addition, a title, scale and north point shall be indicated. The total tract boundary lines of the area being subdivided accurate to hundredths of a foot and bearings to the nearest second of a minute. These boundaries shall be determined by accurate survey in the field, which shall be balanced and closed with an error of closure not to exceed one foot (1') in ten thousand feet (10,000'); provided, however, that the boundary(s) adjoining additional unplatted land of the subdivider (for example, between separately submitted final plan sections) are not required to be based upon field survey, and may be calculated. The location and elevation of al l boundary line (perimeter) monuments shall be indicated, along with a statement of the total area of the property being subdivided. A plot drawn to a legible scale showing the entire existing tract boundary and the location of the lots being subdivided from said tract. Boundaries of adjacent properties, name of record owner and deed reference. When adjacent properties are part of a recorded plat only the lot number and subdivision name need be shown. Contour lines at vertical intervals of at least two feet (2') for land with average natural slope of four percent (4%) or less, and at intervals of at least five feet (5') for land with average slope exceeding four percent (4%). Location and elevation of the datum to which contour elevations refer; where practicable, datum used shall be an established bench mark. The name (or identifying number) and cartway width and lines of all proposed and existing public streets and the name and location of all other roads within the property. If the subdivision proposes a new street intersection with a State Legislative Route, the intersection occupancy permit number(s) or at least application number shall be indicated for all such intersections. Location of existing streets and alleys adjoining the tract including name, width, width of cartway, and sidewalks. The location (and elevation, if established) of all existing and proposed street monuments. Location of existing and proposed right-of-way and easements. Lot numbers and a statement of the total number of lots and parcels. Lot lines with bearings, dimensions and lot areas.


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The building setback lines for each lot, or tract. A statement of the intended use of all nonresidential lots, with reference to restrictions of any type which exist or will exist as covenants in the deed for the lots contained in the subdivision and, if recorded, including the book and page number. Location and size of existing and proposed utility structures and/or transmission lines including but not limited to water, gas, electric, petroleum, and all easements or rights-of-way connected with such structures and/or lines. The location of any existing bodies of water or water courses, tree masses, buildings or structures (including the locations of wells and on-site sewage facilities for such buildings or structures), public facilities and any other man-made or natural features within or in close proximity to the proposed subdivision. Location, size and invert elevation of all existing and proposed sanitary sewers (including any and all proposed and/or existing capped sewer lines) and location of all manholes, inlets and culverts. This data may be submitted as a separate plan. Location, size and invert elevation of all existing and proposed storm sewers and other drainage facilities with the size and material of each indicated, and any proposed connections with existing facilities.

AD. Location of drainage structures, including marshes, ponds, streams, wetlands, or similar conditions.

AE. Parks, playgrounds and other open space to be dedicated or

AF. A certification of ownership, acknowledgment of a plan and offer of dedication shall be lettered on the plan and shall be duly acknowledged and signed by the owner(s) of the land being developed or subdivided.

AG. A signature approval block for the use of the County Planning Commission, the Township Planning Commission, if any, and the Supervisors.

22-304.6. Sumlementarv Data Rewired: The Final Subdivision Plan shall be accompanied by the following supplementary data except as specifically waived by the Planning Commission as in a particular case:

A. A plan revision module for land development as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

B. A plan for the control of erosion and sedimentation for review by the County Conservation District Off ice as required by the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act. Preliminary design of any bridges or culverts which may be required. Such designs shall meet all applicable requirements of the

' reserved for public use, with any conditions governing such use.

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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Typical street cross-section drawing(s) for all proposed streets. Cross-section drawing(s) may be shown either on the Final Plan or on the profile sheets. Profile sheets for all proposed streets within the tract. Such profiles shall show at least the following information, properly labeled: 1. Existing (natural) profile along both cartway edges or along the

centerline of each street. 2. Proposed finished grade of the centerline, or proposed finished

grade at the top of both curbs or proposed finished grade at both cartway edges.

3. The length of all vertical curves. 4. Existing and proposed sanitary sewer mains and manholes. 5. Existing and proposed storm mains, inlets, manholes, and

culverts. Where the Final Plan covers only a part of the entire landholdings, a sketch of the future street system of the unsubmitted part shall be submitted. The street system of the submitted part will be considered in light of adjustments and connections and future streets in the part not submitted. Water and sewer feasibility reports from the municipal authority with jurisdiction as may be required including any updated information which may have become available since the submission of the prel i m i na ry plan , A stormwater management plan and stormwater drainage calculations, as required by the Stormwater Management Act and Part 8 of this Ordinance. Where the land included in the subject application has an electric transmission line, a gas pipeline, or a petroleum products transmission line located within the tract, the application shall be accompanied by a letter from the owner or leasee of such easement or right-of-way stating any conditions on the use of the land and the minimum building setback and/or right-of-way lines. This requirement may be satisfied by submitting a copy of any recorded agreement containing such information. Whenever a subdivision proposes to establish a street (or streets) which is not offered for dedication to public use, the Supervisors shall require the subdivider to submit, and also to record with the plan at the applicant's or developer's own expenses, a statement to the effect that the said street (or streets) as shown on the plan M a r e not dedicated public street(s) and that the Township shall not be responsible for construction, maintenance, snow removal or cleaning of said street(s).

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An agreement that the applicant will install all underground utilities prior to installing the wearing course on the cartways or constructing sidewalks. Where the proposed development lies partially or completely in any floodprone area, or borders on any floodprone area, such plan shall also show the location and elevation of proposed roads, public utilities, and building sites and other information required by Chapter 27, Part XVI of the Chippewa Township Code of Ordinances. Such private deed restrictions, including building setback lines, as may be imposed upon the property as a condition of sale, together with a statement of any restrictions previously imposed which may affect the title of the land being subdivided. Any other proposed Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan which has been submitted to the County Conservation District Office for review and recommendations, or a plan and/or other documentation to show what has been or will be done in response to their recommendations.

APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION

All subdivision applications whether preliminary or final shall be acted upon by the Planning Commission within such t ime so that the recommended action of the Planning Commission is submitted in writing to the Board of Supervisors for official action at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof within ninety (90) days of the date the application was first considered as an agenda item.

Upon the filing of an application for subdivision, the t ime and date of fil ing shall be noted thereon by the Township Secretary, Assistant Secretary or Zoning Officer.

A. The Zoning Officer upon the filing of an application shall advise the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors of the filing and shall calculate the date of the last meeting of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in which official action must be taken prior to the expiration of the ninety (90) day period. A t the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission following receipt of an application determined to be complete, the Commission shall review tentative agenda items. The Planning Commission shall adopt by motion the tentative agenda prepared prior to the meeting with any revisions or deletions warranted, this action shall commence the ninety (90) day t ime frame for review of an application. The applicant upon the filing of the application shall be advised of the date, t ime and place that the Planning Commission shall first officially meet to consider the application.

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22-305.9.

D. All applicants or representatives of the applicant shall attend all meetings of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors when review and/or deliberation on the application may take place except as otherwise indicated.

When the application is determined to be complete and the applicant has complied with all the terms and provisions of this Chapter and all applicable ordinances, the Planning Commission shall make its final recommendations to the Board of Supervisors within the time set forth in this Section. All recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be in writing including any conditions, limitations or restrictions which the Planning Commission suggested should be imposed upon the applicant.

When the application is rejected by the Planning Commission, the written decision shall specify the defects found in the application and describe with reference to the applicable sections of this Chapter, which have requirements not been met by the applicant.

When the application is rejected by the Board of Supervisors, the written decision shall specify the defects found in the application and described with reference to the applicable sections of this Chapter, which requirements have not been met by the applicant, and any other reasons for rejection.

A t the discretion of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission on behalf of the Township may enter into a written agreement with the applicant to extend the t ime allowed for official action on the-plan but in no event shall the time be extended by more than ninety (90) days.

When the application is recommended for rejection by the Planning Commission or denied by the Board of Supervisors and the t ime for approval has not been extended in writing by agreement, a new filing fee shall be paid by the applicant should the applicant later desire to resubmit the application.

Failure of the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors to render a decision and communicate i t to the applicant within the time and in the manner required herein shall be deemed an approval of the application in terms as presented unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of t ime or change in the prescribed manner of presentation of communication of the decision, in which case, failure to meet the extended t ime or change in manner of presentation of communication shall have like effect.

Before acting on any subdivision plat, the Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission, as the case may be, may hold a public hearing thereon after public notice.

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') 22-306. CHANGES IN CHAPTER

Changes in this Chapter shall affect plats as follows:

22-306.1.

22-306.2.

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22-306.4.

22-306.5.

From the time an application for approval of a plat, whether preliminary or final, is duly filed as provided in this Chapter, and while such application is pending approval or disapproval, no change or amendment of the zoning, subdivision or other governing ordinance or plan shall affect the decision on such application adversely to the applicant and the applicant shall be entitled to a decision in accordance with the provisions of the governing ordinances or plans as they stood at the time the application was duly filed. In addition, when a preliminary application has been duly approved, the applicant shall be entitled to final approval in accordance with the terms of the approved preliminary application as hereinafter provided. However, if an application is properly and finally denied, any subsequent application shall be subject to the intervening change in governing regulations.

When an application for approval of a plat, whether preliminary or final, has been approved without conditions or approved by the applicant's acceptance of conditions, no subsequent change or amendment in the zoning, subdivision or other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to commence and to complete any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such approval within five (5) years from such approval. The five-year period shall be extended for the duration of any litigation, including appeals, which prevent the commencement or completion of the development.

Where final approval is preceded by preliminary approval, the aforesaid five (5) year period shall be counted from the date of the preliminary approval. In the case of any doubt as to the terms of a preliminary approval, the terms shall be construed in the light of the provisions of the governing ordinance or plans as they stood at the t ime when the application for such approval was duly filed.

Where the applicant has substantially completed the required improvements as depicted upon the final plat within the aforesaid five (5) year limit, or any extension thereof as may be granted by the Board of Supervisors, no change of municipal ordinance or plan enacted subsequent to the date of fil ing of the preliminary plan enacted subsequent to the date of fil ing of the preliminary plat shall modify or revoke any aspect of the approved final plat pertaining to zoning classification or density, lot, building, street or utility location.

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In the case of a preliminary plat calling for the installation of improvements beyond the five (5) year period, a schedule shall be filed

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by the applicant with the preliminary plat delineating all proposed sections as well as deadlines within which applications for final plat approval of each section are intended to be filed. Such schedule shall be updated annually by the applicant on or before the anniversary of the preliminary plat approval, until final plat approval of the final section has been granted and any modification in the aforesaid schedule shall be subject to approval of the governing body in its discretion.

Each section in any residential subdivision or land development, except for the last section, shall contain a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of dwelling units as depicted on the preliminary plan, unless a lesser percentage is approved by the Board of Supervisors in its discretion. Provided the applicant has not defaulted with regard to or violated any of the conditions of the preliminary plat approval, including compliance with applicant's aforesaid schedule of submission of final plats for the various sections, then the aforesaid protections afforded by substantially completing the improvements depicted upon the final plat within five (5) years shall apply and for any section or sections, beyond the initial section, in which the required improvements have not been substantially completed within said five (5) year period the aforesaid protections shall apply for an additional term or terms of three (3) years from the date of final plat approval for each section.

Failure of the applicant to adhere to the aforesaid schedule of submission of final plats for the various sections shall subject any such section to any and all changes in zoning, subdivision and other governing ordinances enacted by the Township of Chippewa subsequent to the date of the initial preliminary plan submission.

CONDITIONAL APPROVAL

The Planning Commission may recommend and the Board of Supervisors may grant approval of any Preliminary or Final Subdivision Plan subject to certain conditions imposed with the express written consent of the applicant. For example, plans may be approved subject to DEP approval of the applicant's planning module revision to the Township's sewage facilities plan.

No plan granted conditional approval and no final plan granted conditional approval may be recorded unless and until a l l the conditions for approval have been met by the applicant and so noted on the plan.

COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS OR GUARANTEE THEREOF PREREQUISITE TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL

No plat shall be finally approved unless the streets shown on such plat have been improved to a mud-free or otherwise permanently passable

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22-308.2.

22- 308.3.

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22-308.5.

condition, or improved as may be required by this Chapter and any walkways, curbs, gutters, street lights, fire hydrants, shade trees, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and other improvements as may be required by this Chapter have been installed in accordance with these provisions and the Standard Details attached hereto as Appendix A. In lieu of the completion of any improvements required as a condition for final approval of a plat, including improvements or fees required pursuant to this Chapter, the applicant shall deposit with the Township of Chippewa financial security in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of such improvements or common amenities including, but not limited to, clearing and grubbing, excavating and grading for roads, stormwater collection and detention facilities, curbs, sidewalks and recreational facilities, open space improvements, or buffer or screen plantings which may be required. The applicant shall not be required to provide financial security for the costs of any improvements for which financial security is required by and provided to the Department of Transportation in connection with the issuance of a Highway Occupancy Permit.

When requested by the applicant or developer, in order to facilitate financing, the Board of Supervisors shall furnish the developer with a signed copy of a resolution indicating approval of the final plat contingent upon the developer obtaining a satisfactory financial security. The final plat or record plan shall not be signed nor recorded until the financial improvements agreement is executed. The resolution or letter of contingent approval shall expire and be deemed to be revoked if the financial security agreement is not executed within ninety (90) days unless a written extension is granted by the governing body; such extension shall not be unreasonably withheld and shall be placed in writing at the request of the developer.

Without limitation as to other type of financial security which the Township may approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution irrevocable letters of credit and restrictive or escrow accounts in such lending institutions shall be deemed acceptable financial security for the purposes of this Section.

Such financial security shall be posted with a bonding company or Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution chosen by the party posting the financial security, provided said bonding company or lending institution is authorized to conduct such business within the Commonwea It h.

Such bond, or other security shall provide for, and secure to the.ipublic, the completion of any improvements which may be required on or before the date fixed in the formal action of approval or accompanying agreement for completion of the improvements.

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The amount of financial security to be posted for the completion of the required improvements shall be equal to one hundred ten percent (110%) of the cost of completion estimated as of ninety (90) days following the date scheduled for completion by the developer or applicant. Annually the Township may adjust the amount of the financial security by comparing the actual cost of the improvements which have been completed and the estimated cost for the completion of the remaining improvements as of the expiration of the 90th day after either the original date scheduled for completion or a rescheduled date of completion. Subsequent to said adjustment, the Township may require the developer or applicant t o post additional security in order to assure that the financial security equals said one hundred ten percent (110%). Any additional security shall be posted by the applicant or developer in accordance with this Section.

The amount of financial security required shall be based upon an estimate of the cost of completion of the required improvements, submitted by an applicant or developer and prepared by a Professional Engineer licensed as such in this Commonwealth and certified by such Engineer to be a fair and reasonable estimate of such cost. The Township, upon the recommendation of the Township Engineer, may refuse to accept such estimate for good cause shown. If the applicant or developer and the Township are unable to agrke upon an estimate, then the estimate shall be recalculated and recertified by another Professional Engineer licensed as such in this Commonwealth and chosen mutually by the Township and the applicant or developer. The estimate certified by the third Engineer shall be presumed fair and reasonable and shall be the final estimate. In the event that a third Engineer is so chosen, fees for the services of said Engineer shall be paid equally by the Township and the applicant or developer.

If the applicant or developer posting the financial security requires more than one (1) year from the date of posting of the financial security to complete the required improvements, the amount of financial security may be increased by an additional ten percent (10%) for each one (1) year period beyond the first anniversary date from posting of financial security or to an amount not exceed one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the cost of completing the required improvements as reestablished on or about the expiration of the preceding one (1) year period by using the above bidding procedure.

In the case where development is projected over a period of years, the Board of Supervisors may authorize submission of final plats by section or stages of development subject to such requirements or guarantees as to improvements in future sections or stages of development subject to such requirements or guarantees as to improvements in future sections

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22-308.11,

22-308.12.

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or stages of development as i t finds essential for the protection,of any finally approved section of the development.

As the work of installing the required improvements proceeds, the applicant or developer posting the financial security may request the Board of Supervisors to release or authorize the release, from time to time, such portions of the financial security necessary for payment to the contractor or contractors performing the work. Any such requests shall be in writing addressed to the Board of Supervisors and the Board shall have forty-five (45) days from receipt of such request within which to allow the Township's Engineer to certify, in writing, to the Board that such portion of the work upon the improvements has been completed in accordance with the approved plat. Upon such certification, the Board of Supervisors shall authorize release by the bonding company or lending institution of an amount as estimated by the Township's Engineer fairly representing the value of the improvements completed or, if the Board fails to act within said forty-five (45) day period, the Board shall be deemed to have approved the release of funds as requested. The Board of Supervisors may, prior to final release at the time of completion and certification by its Engineer, require retention of ten percent (10%) of the estimated cost of the aforesaid improvements.

Where the Board of Supervisors accepts dedication of all or some of the required improvements following completion, the Board shall require the posting of financial security to secure structural integrity of said improvements as well as the functioning of said improvements in accordance with the design and specifications as depicted on the final plat for a term of eighteen (18) months from the date of acceptance of dedication. Said financial security shall be of the same type as otherwise required in this Section with regard to installation of such improvements, and the amount of the financial security shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the actual cost of installation of said improvements.

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If water mains or sanitary sewer lines, or both, along with apparatus or facilities related thereto, are to be installed under the jurisdiction and pursuant to the rules and regulations of a public utility or municipal authority separate and distinct from the municipality, financial security to assure proper completion and maintenance thereof shall be posted in accordance with the regulations of the controlling public utility or municipal authority and shall not be included within the financial security as otherwise required by this Section.

If financial security has been provided in lieu of the completion of improvements required as a condition for the final approval of a plat as set forth in this Section, the Township shall not condition the issuance of building, grading or other permits relating to the erection or placement of improvements, including buildings, upon the lots or land as depicted upon the final plat upon actual completion of the improvements depicted

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upon the approved final plat. Moreover, if said financial security has been provided, occupancy permits for any building or buildings to be erected shall not be withheld following: the improvement of the streets providing access to and from existing public roads to such building or buildings to a mud-free or otherwise permanently passable condition, as well as the completion of all other improvements as depicted upon the approved plat, either upon the lot or lots or beyond the lot or lots in question if such improvements are necessary for the reasonable use of or occupancy of the building or buildings.

RELEASE FROM IMPROVEMENT BOND

When the applicant or developer has completed all of the necessary and appropriate improvements, and has submitted the required as-built drawings on a medium as specified, the applicant or developer shall notify the Board of Supervisors, in writing, by certified or registered mail, of the completion of the aforesaid improvements and shall send a copy thereof to the Township Engineer. The Board of Supervisors shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice, direct and authorize the Township Engineer to inspect all of the aforesaid improvements. The Township Engineer shall promptly mail a copy of the same to the developer by certified or registered mail. The report shall be made and mailed within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Township Engineer of the aforesaid authorization from the Board; said report shall be detailed and shall indicate approval or rejection of said improvements, either in whole or in part, and if said improvements, or any portion thereof, shall not be approved or shall be rejected by the Township Engineer, said report shall contain a statement of reasons for such non approval or rejection .

The Board of Supervisors shall notify the applicant or developer, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the Engineer's report, in writing by certified or registered mail, of the action of said Board with relation thereto.

If the Board of Supervisors or the Township Engineer fails to comply with the time limitation provisions contained herein, all improvements will be deemed to have been approved and the developer shall be released from all liability, pursuant to its performance guaranty bond or other security agreement.

If any portion of the said improvements shall not be approved or shall be rejected by the Board of Supervisors, the developer shall proceed to complete the same and upon completion, the same procedure of notification as outlined herein shall be followed. {

Nothing herein, however, shall be construed in limitation of the developer's right to contest or question by legal proceedings or


otherwise, any determination of the Board of Supervisors or the Township Engineer.

22-309.6. The applicant shall reimburse the Township for the reasonable and necessary expense incurred for the inspection of improvements. Such reimbursement shall be based upon a schedule established by resolution. Such expense shall be reasonable and in accordance with the ordinary and customary fees charged by the Township Engineer for work performed for similar service in the community, but in no event shall the fees exceed the rate or cost charged by the Engineer to the Township when fees are not reimbursed or otherwise imposed on applicants.

A.

B.

)

C.

E.

In the event the applicant disputes the amount of any such expense in connection with the inspection of improvements, the applicant shall, within ten (10) working days of the date of billing, notify the Township that such expenses are disputed as unreasonable or unnecessary, in which. case the Township shall not delay or disapprove a subdivision or land development application or any approval or permit related to development due to the applicant's request over disputed Engineer expenses. If within twenty (20) days from the date of billing the Township and the applicant cannot agree on the amount of expenses which are reasonable and necessary, then the applicant and Township shall jointly, by mutual agreement, appoint another professional Engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to review the said expenses and make a determination as to the amount thereof which is reasonable and necessary. The professional Engineer so appointed shall hear such evidence and review such documentation as the professional Engineer in his or her sole opinion deems necessary and render a decision within fifty (50) days of the billing date. The applicant shall be required to pay the entire amount determined in the decision immediately. In the event that the Township and applicant cannot agree upon the professional Engineer to be appointed within twenty (20) days of the billing date, then upon application of either party the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County shall appoint such Engineer who in that case shall be neither the Township Engineer nor any professional Engineer who has been retained by or performed services for the Township or the applicant within the preceding five (5) years. The fee of the appointed Professional Engineer for determining the reasonable and necessary expenses shall be paid by the applicant if the amount of payment required in the decision is equal to or greater than the original bill. If the amount of payment required in the decision is less than the original bill by one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more, the Township shall pay the fee of the profession Engineer, but otherwise the Township and the applicant

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\ shall each pay one-half of the fee of the appointed professional Engineer.

22-310. REMEDIES TO EFFECT COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS

In the event that any improvements which may be required have not been installed as provided for in this Chapter or in accord with the approved final plat the Board of Supervisors is hereby granted the power to enforce any corporate bond, or other security by appropriate legal and equitable remedies. If proceeds of such bond, or other security are insufficient to pay the cost of installing or making repairs or corrections to all the improvements covered by said security, the Board of Supervisors may, at its option, install part of such improvements in al l or part of the subdivision or land development and may institute appropriate legal or equitable action to recover the moneys necessary to complete the remainder of the improvements. Al l of the proceeds, whether resulting from the security or from any legal or equitable action brought against the developer, or both, shall be used solely for the installation of the improvements covered by such security, and not for any other municipal purpose.

22-311. RECORDING PLATS AND DEEDS

Upon the approval of a final plat, the Zoning Officer or duly appointed representative of the Township shall within ninety (90) days of such final approval or ninety (90) days after the date of delivery of an approved plat signed by the Board of Supervisors, following completion of conditions imposed for such approval, whichever is later, record such plat in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Beaver County. The Recorder of Deeds of Beaver County shall not accept any plat for recording unless such plat officially notes the approval of the Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors and review by the Beaver County Planning Commission.

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- 22-3-12. EFFECT OF PLAT APPROVAL ON OFFICIAL MAP . ? : ..

After a 'p la t has been approved and recorded as provided in this Part, all dedicated streets and public grounds on such plat shall be and become a part of the Official Zoning Map of the Township without public hearing. - . '

22-313. PREVENTATIVE REMEDIES

22-3 13.1. In addition to other remedies, the Township may institute and maintain appropriate actions by law or in equity to restrain, correct to abate violations, to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages and to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises. The description by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer or other documents used in the process of selling or transferring shall not exempt the seller or transferor from such penalties or from the remedies herein provided.

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22-313.2. i

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22-314.

22-314.1. c

A Township may refuse to issue any permit or grant any approval necessary to further improve or develop any real property which has been developed or which has resulted from a subdivision of real property in violation of any Ordinance adopted pursuant to this Part. This authority to deny such a permit or approval shall apply to any of the following applicants:

A. B.

The owner of record at the t ime of such violation. The vendee or lessee or the owner of record at the t ime of such violation without regard as to whether such vendee or lessee had actual or constructive knowledge of the violation. The current owner of record who acquired the property subsequent to the time of violation without regard as to whether such current owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the violation. The vendee or lessee of the current owner of record who acquired the property subsequent to the t ime of violation without regard as to whether such vendee or lessee had actual or constructive knowledge of the violation.

C.

D.

As an additional condition for issuance of a permit or the granting of an approval to any such owner, current owner, vendee or lessee for the development of any such real property, the Township may require compliance with the conditions that would have been applicable to the property at the t ime the applicant acquired an interest in such real property.

ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES

Any person, partnership or corporation who or which has violated the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township, pay a judgment of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Township as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied or payable until the date of the determination of a violation by the district justice. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Township may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separation violation unless the district justice determining that there has been a violation further determines that there was a good faith basis fo r the person, partnership or corporation violating this Chapter to have believed that there was no such violation until the fifth (5th) day following the date of the determination of a violation by the district justice and thereafter each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

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22-3 14.2.

22-314.3.

22-315.

22-31 5.1.

22-315.2.

22-315.3.

22-315.4.

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The Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, upon petition may grant an order of stay, upon cause shown, tolling the per diem' judgment pending a final adjudication of the violation and judgment.

Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed or interpreted to grant to any person or entity other than the Township right to commence any action for enforcement pursuant to this Section.

DEDICATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Where the applicant or developer desires to dedicate the streets, roads and easements containing stormwater systems to the Township, the dedication shall also be made by deed of dedication in addition to the dedication language contained on the plan.

The public improvements so dedicated to the Township shall not be made or accepted by the Township unless and until the maintenance bond or financial security required by this Part has been properly placed.

The description in the deed of dedication shall be by metes and bounds of the road, street or easement, prepared by the applicant or developer and be delivered to the Township at the t ime the public improvements are actually completed. The applicant or developer shall be responsible for all costs including recording fees in connection with the acceptance of the dedication by the Township.

As built drawings on mylar shall be submitted prior to any formal action by the Township.

RES U BDlVlS ION ,- . _ .

A lot or tract of land in Zoning Districts AR-1, R-2 or R-3 which is capable and has the potential of being subdivided into more than two (2) lots for residential development, but for which the owner a t the present t ime desires to subdivide into just two (2) lots or tracts of land, may within the discretion of the Board of Supervisors, be subdivided once and only once into not more than two (2) lots without meeting the public improvements requirements of this Chapter provided that:

22-316.1. Where access to one (1) or both lots is to be from an existing Township road, the road shall be suitably graded to cartway width and improved to a mud-free condition; and,

22-316.2. A temporary cul-de-sac at the property line shall be installed to a mud-free condition with a radius of at least fifty feet (50') so as to allow room for Township snow removal vehicles to turn around without backing; and,

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22-316.3. \

22-316.4.

The plot plan shall contain the following language, signed and acknowledged by the owners:

All public improvements such as the road, water, sewage to service the subdivided lot are the private property of the owners and shall not be dedicated to nor shall the same be accepted by the Township or the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority. By submitting this plan and as a material part of its approval, the undersigned owners for themselves, their (its) heirs, (successors) and assigns, covenant and agree that the property comprising this two (2) lot subdivision may never be further subdivided in the future unless and until all the public improvement criteria of the Township in existence at the time of further subdivision are met by the owners of their (its) heirs (successors) and assigns and the Township shall not be responsible for providing or maintaining any of the public improvements so installed unless and until the public improvements are made and installed in accordance with all the applicable criteria of this Chapter.

In no event shall any road or cartway so extended to provide access to the subdivided lot be or become any official Township street nor shall the Township be responsible for maintaining the same until i t is installed and improved in accordance with existing street standards, nor shall the approval of the plan by the Township constitute a defacto taking for the road and any easement for access, egress or regress shall remain private property until the same is so improved so as to meet the criteria for dedication set forth in this Chapter.

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PART 4

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

22-401. SUBMITTAL OF LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

All applications for land development shall be subject to both preliminary plan review and final plan review. No applicant shall proceed with final plan submittal until the preliminary plan has been approved by the Township.

22-402.

22-402.1.

22 -402.2.

I 22-402.3.

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22-402.5. . .

PREAPPLICATION ADVISORY MEETING

A potential applicant may request a preapplication conference with Township staff and/or the Planning Commission to discuss a proposed project in accordance with this Section.

A t the request of the potential applicant, a preapplication conference will be scheduled with Township staff and/or the Planning Commission. The applicant shall specify who he desires to meet with at a preapplication conference. A preapplication meeting will be held as soon as a date and t ime is agreed to by all parties attending.

The Planning Commission may designate an individual or a committee to attend preapplication conferences. Furthermore, the entire Planning Commission may be present at any preapplication meeting and such meetings may take place during regularly scheduled meetings of the Planning Commission.

Representatives of the Board of Supervisors may also .attend preapplication conferences.

To provide for a meaningful exchange of ideas, the following information is recommended, but not required, to be submitted fifteen (15) days before a preapplication conference is held.

A. A survey plan of the tract of land to be developed illustrating the existing conditions of the site.

6. A proposed layout of the site including location and purpose of proposed buildings, parking areas, landscaping areas, circulation and access, utility location and size and drainage areas.

C. Any other information such as projected traffic volumes, architectural sketches of buildings, and reports from other agencies, which the applicant feels would be helpful to the individuals a t the preapplication conference.

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22-402.6.

22-402.7.

22-402.8.

22-403.

22-403.1.

22-403.2.

22-403.3.

22 -403.4.

D. All drawings submitted a t the preapplication conference should be accurate and to a scale which can be readily utilized by the individuals at the preapplication conference.

The applicant shall not be bound by the comments or determination of participants in the preapplication conference, nor shall the Township be bound by any such comments or determination.

A preapplication conference is not required; accordingly, a preapplication shall not be subject to deemed approval.

No application or review fee shall be charged by the Township to the applicant for a preapplication conference.

PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCEDURES

Upon recommendation of the zoning officer and concurrence by the Chippewa Township Planning Commission Sections 22-403 and 22-404 may be combined and procedures for final approval of a land development plan shall dictate. Submittal requirements of Section 22-403 shall dictate in either alternative.

The applicant submitting a preliminary land development shall submit one (1) copy of the preliminary application and twenty-four (24) paper copies of the development plan and all other information and required supporting data and exhibits. The copies shall be distributed by the Township staff upon receipt, as follows:

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

Township Planning Commission: Seven (7) copies. Board of Supervisors: Three (3) copies. Township Engineer: One (1) copy. Township Solicitor: One (1) copy. Zoning Officer: One (1) copy. Township Manager: One (1) copy. Township Fire Department: One (1) copy. Township Sanitary Authority: One (1) copy. Office File: One (1) copy. Beaver County Planning Commission: Six (6) copies.

The application and development plans shall be submitted by the applicant to the Township Zoning Officer along with the required application fee.

The application and development plans specified herein shall be submitted to the Township Zoning Officer at least thirty (30) days prior to the upcoming regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission.

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A. Preliminary Plans and all required accompanying documentation shall be submitted by a developer or his authorized representative to the Township Zoning Officer at least thirty (30) days in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Planning Commission.

B. The Township Planning Commission shall consider as officially '

received only those land development applications that are signed, and completed as determined by the Zoning Officer, and for which the filing fee has been paid. An incomplete application shall be rejected and will be referred back to the applicant. Where i t is determined by the Zoning Officer that the application is incomplete or does not meet the requirements for preliminary plan consideration and is returned to the applicant, the application fee shall be retained by the Township and the applicant shall be required to pay a new application fee when the preliminary plan is resubmitted. Where an application for land development approval involves the improvement of a single lot, tract or parcel, for a single land use, the Zoning Officer may combine the requirements of this. Chapter for preliminary and final approval and process the application as per the provisions of Section 22-404, except that all information required under Section 22-403.7 for preliminary plans shall also be submitted.

C.

D.

I 1 22-403.5. Action of Township Review Agencies and Officials:

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A. The Planning Commission shall review the land development plan by applying the standards, criteria, and regulations of this Section as well as other applicable Township ordinances including, but not limited to, the Zoning Ordinance of Chippewa Township. The Zoning Officer shall, review the plan to determine if i t meets the standards, criteria, and regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The Township Engineer shall review any proposed improvements, including but not limited to, the design of access roads, driveways, parking facilities, grading, traffic signage and control plan, stormwater management systems, lighting plans, and landscaping., to determine if the proposed improvements meet the requirements of the Ordinance and are consistent with the Construction Detail in Appendix A, as well as other applicable Township ordinances. The Township Solicitor shall review the dedication language of any public improvements, language governing public open space, easements, rights-of-way, owner's adoptions and releases, to determine if all legal aspects of Commonwealth statutes and local ordinances are adhered to. Any other Township staff or consultants shall review parts of the land development plan as determined by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors, with review and comment from all other Township agencies and officials shall approve unconditionally,

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.


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22-403.6.

approve conditionally, or disapprove the land development plan. Approval of a preliminary plan by the Board of Supervisors shall not constitute approval of a final plan, but rather general approval of the layout submitted on the preliminary plan. Granting a preliminary approval shall not qualify a plan for recording, authorize development, or the issuance of any building permit.

The Board of Supervisors shall render a decision with respect to a preliminary Application for the Development of Land within ninety (90) days from the date of the Planning Commission meeting where the Planning Commission first reviewed the application for the land development as an official agenda item.

A. When the Board of Supervisors renders a decision with respect to a preliminary application for land development, the decision shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the applicant personally or mailed to him at his last known address not later than fifteen (15) days following the decision. When the application for land development is not approved in terms as filed, the decision shall specify the defects found in the application and describe the requirements which have not been met and shall, in each case, cite to the provisions of the statute or ordinance relied upon.

C. Failure of the Board of Supervisors to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the t ime and the manner prescribed herein shall be deemed an approval of the application in terms as presented unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of t ime or change in the prescribed manner of presentation of communication of the decision, in which case, failure to meet the extended t ime or change in manner of presentation or communication shall have like effect.

B.

All preliminary plans of land development shall be drawn according to the following requirements:

A. A l l plans and exhibits, except where specifically noted shall be drawn at a scale of one-hundred feet (100') to the inch or larger. Al l words and numbers on the plans shall be type written or printed by a draftsman utilizing modern drafting standards. Handwritten or poorly drafted plans which are unclear or difficult to read shall not be accepted by the Township. All plans shall be submitted on sheets which measure twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches ( 2 4 x 36") overall. There shall be a border of one-half inch (1/2") on all sides except the binding end which shall have a border of one and one-half inches (1 1/2"). Where necessary to avoid sheets larger than the maximum prescribed above, preliminary plans shall be drawn in two (2) or more sections accompanied by a key diagram showing relative locations of the section.

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B.


C. Al l plans shall include a title block with the following: 1. The name of the land development which shall not have the

same spelling or be pronounced in a similar manner to any other subdivision or land development within the Township;

2. The location of the land development by street address, municipality, county, and state.

3. The name and address of the owner and the developer; 4. North point, scale of plan, with suitable bar scale, and date the

illustration or plan was prepared; and 5. The name and address of the registered surveyor who surveyed

the land and/or prepared the plan. Al l plans shall indicate the tax parcel number of the subdivision the land is part of, and the deed book volume and page .reference of the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Beaver County. Al l plans shall include a location map which shows the general area in the Township in which the proposed land development is located. This map does not have to be drawn at the scale of one-hundred feet (100') to the inch. Al l plans shall illustrate the following: 1. Tract boundaries with bearings, distances, arcs, radii, chord

bearings and chord distances to the nearest one hundredth of a foot;

2. Al l adjacent or contiguous streets, roads, and railroad rights-of-way and all adjacent or contiguous utility easements or rights-of-way; I

3. All adjacent or contiguous lot or parcel lines and the names of the owners with accompanying deed book volume and page number reference of the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Beaver County; and

4. The location of Chippewa Township municipal boundary lines if the municipal boundary lines traverse or are immediately adjacent to or form part of the boundaries of the land development .

D.

E.

F.

22-403.8. The preliminary plans of all land development applications shall include, but not be limited, to the following:

A. Proof of Proprietary Interest: A certificate of title or other proof of proprietary interest in the land shall be submitted with the application. Site Plan: A plan of the existing conditions of the lot, tract or parcel of land proposed for development shall be submitted as follows: 1. Topography shown by contour lines at vertical intervals of five

feet (57, or in the case of relatively level tracts, at such lesser intervals as necessary for study of the tract as determined by

B.

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C.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

the Township Engineer. The datum to which contour elevations refer shall be identified and illustrated. All existing watercourses or waterbodies, floodways, floodplains, drainage courses, wetlands, and existing drainage facility structures, systems, and easements shall be identified. The exact location, dimensions and flow line elevations shall also be provided. The location of all existing significant natural features such as stands of trees, embankments, and areas of past or current strip mining or subsurface mining activities shall be shown. With parcels having past or current subsurface mining activities, the depth of overburden shall be illustrated and the source of data noted. Al l existing property lines, rights-of-way, or easements and the purpose for which the rights-of-way or easements have been established. All existing zoning district boundary lines and the zoning district classification of the subject parcel and land abutting the parcel. The existing use of land within the parcel and for the abutting land within one-hundred feet (100') of the lot boundary lines of the parcel. The size, location, and use of existing buildings and structures within the parcel and abutting the parcel. The location and size of al l sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and waterlines within the subject parcel and abutting the parcel. The location of all existing manholes, inlets, culverts, bridges, fire hydrants, gas lines, telephone lines, and electric lines within the parcel. The location of all existing streets, access roads, and driveways within the subject parcel and on land abutting the parcel, including the name, right-of-way width, cartway width, and type of surface materials of the cartway. Any other natural or man-made characteristics within or adjacent to the subject parcel affecting the design of the land development .

Proposed Land Development Plan: A plan of the overall land development shall be submitted with the following information. More than one (1) plan sheet may be used so that 'related information is combined on separate sheets. 1. Any proposed changes in the existing topography shown by

contour lines on a basis of two feet (2') vertical intervals in terrain or in the case of relatively level parcels, on a basis of one foot (1') vertical intervals in terrain.

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D.

2. The required front, side, and rear building setback lines as specified by the current Zoning Ordinance of Chippewa Towns h i p.

3. The proposed location of all buildings and structures including the dimensions, square footage, and maximum height of all buildings.

4. The proposed location, dimensions, and function of all access roads, parking areas, loading areas, drainage ways, and stormwater detention facilities, easements, or other rights-of-way.

5. The areas of the development proposed for landscaping or maintained in a natural state with planting materials identified.

Supplemental Plans and Data Required: The following supplemental plans and data shall be required and submitted in conjunction with the overall land development plan: 1. Traffic Circulation and Parking Plan: A detailed traffic ,;:

circulation and parking plan shall be submitted with the- . following information:

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.- The locations and dimensions of all required parking spaces, and the proposed paving material for all parking areas. Typical cross-sections of pavement materials and base materials shall accompany the traffic circulation and parking plan. The location and dimensions of all interior circulation patterns, access drives and parking aisles. The location and dimensions of all loading/unloading areas.

The location and type of curbing and landscaped islands where proposed. The location and type of proposed traffic control devices. Indicate the type, size, and height of all signs relating to the interior movement of traffic and parking of vehicles.

2. A detailed stormwater management plan shall be submitted in accordance with Part 8 of this Chapter. Two (2) complete sets of all plans, design, text, and data concerning stormwater management detention and routing systems and facilities shall be submitted.

3. A plan for the treatment of sanitary sewage shall be submitted. a) Three (3) complete copies of the appropriate Sewage

Facilities Planning Module shall be submitted by the applicant to the Township. 'The Township shall forward a copy of the Sewage Facilities Planning Module to the Beaver County Planning Commission for review and approval where public facilities are proposed, and the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority for review and approval. If the applicant

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proposes to treat the sewage on-site, a copy of the Sewage Facilities Planning Module will be forwarded to the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer for review and a pprova I.

b) No plan for land development will be finally approved and no building permit will be issued until the plan for off-site sewage disposal is approved by the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority. Further, all fees for the review of plans, tap-in or connection fees, and financial security required by the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority shall be paid prior to final approval. No plan for land development will be finally approved and no building permit will be issued until the on-site sewage system is approved by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer and the Department of Environmental Protection, where required.

4. A landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect-. .. shall be submitted. *

a) The plan shall identify existing and proposed trees, shrubs, and ground covers, natural features such as rock outcroppings, and other landscaping elements.

b) The landscaping plan shall illustrate where the existing vegetation will remain and shall illustrate where the proposed landscaping will occur. A schedule of plantings shall be included

5. An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted by the applicant to Chippewa Township. a) The lighting plan shall be prepared using as a guideline the

standards set forth in the EIS Lighting Handbook. b) The lighting plan shall indicate the exact location, height

and type of all exterior lighting. Cut sheets of all proposed lighting fixtures shall be provided with the plan.

c) A photometric plan identifying illumination levels at the perimeter of the parcel proposed for development shall be included with the lighting plan.

6. A plan for the provision and distribution of water shall be submitted. a) If a public water system is available as defined, the land

development shall be connected to the public water system. b) The plan for the provision and distribution of water from the

public water system shall be approved by the utility company, municipal authority, or agency providing the service. No land development shall be finally approved until the Township receives notice from the public water service

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provider that there is capacity in the system to serve the development .

c) If the land development proposes a system of water supply which is not from a public water service provider, the applicant shall submit a plan which indicates the proposed method of water provision, the amount of water needed by the development on a daily basis, and the average amount of water available from the proposed method of water provision on a daily basis. No land development shall be finally approved until the Township is satisfied that the proposed water supply will be adequate to serve the proposed development.

7. A plan for the control of soil erosion and sedimentation shall be submitted.

a) A copy of the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be submitted by the applicant to the Beaver County , i -

Conservation District or the Department of Environmental- :

b) No construction shall take place until approval of the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan and related permits are approved by the Beaver County Conservation District or the Department of Environmental Protection, as applicable.

8. Architectural sketches and elevation plans for all proposed buildings and structures shall be submitted. a) Plan views for the front, rear, and both sides of buildings

and structures shall be submitted. Also, the construction materials of the building and the roof shall be indicated on the plan.

b) A floor plan for all building floors shall be submitted which includes: the proposed use of rooms or areas of the building or buildings; the dimensions of each room or area; the location of steps, stairwells, elevators and mechanical equipment.

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Protection, as applicable. -

22-404. FINAL PLAN SUBMITTAL

22-404.1, The applicant submitting for final land development approval shall submit one (1) copy of the Final Application for Land Development and twenty-four (24) paper copies of the site plan and all information and required supporting data and exhibits. The copies shall be distributed by the Township staff upon receipt as follows:

A. B. C. D. Township Engineer: One (1) copy

Township Planning Commission: Seven (7) copies Beaver County Planning Commission: Six (6) copies Board of Supervisors: Three (3) copies

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E. Township Solicitor: One (1) copy F. Zoning Officer: One (1) copy G. Township Manager: One (1) copy H. I. Township Sanitary Authority: One (1) copy J. Office File: One (1) copy.

Township Fire Department: One (1) copy

In addition, the applicant shall submit two (2) original (reproducible or permanent) copies of the final plan. Before submitting the aforesaid original copies, the sworn signature of the owner/applicant and the signature of the surveyor and/or Engineer shall be affixed.

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22-404.2. The application and plans specified herein shall be submitted to the Township Zoning Office at least thirty (30) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Planning Commission.

A. i.

Final Plans and all required accompanying documentation shalt he, ?* submitted by the property owner or developer or his authorized representative to the Township Zoning Officer at least thirty (30) days in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Planning Commission.

B. The Township Planning Commission shall consider as officially received only those land development applications that are signed, and completed as determined by the Zoning Officer, and for which the filing fee has been paid. An incomplete application shall be rejected and will be referred back to the applicant. Where i t is determined by the Zoning Officer that the application is incomplete or does not meet the requirements for final plan consideration and is returned to the applicant, the application fee shall be retained by the Township and the applicant shall be required to pay a new application fee when the final plan is resubmitted.

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22-404.3. Action of Townshio Review Agencies and Officials:

A. The Board of Supervisors, with review and comment from all other Township agencies and offici a Is, s ha I I approve u ncond i t iona I I y, approve conditionally, or disapprove the land development plan.

B. Conditional approval shall not be granted to a final plan except where the final approval is contingent upon third party agency approvals or where minor details need addressed. When a final plan is pending before the Board of Supervisors and other required permits and/or approvals, including, but not limited to, the Sewage Facilities Planning Module, water service capacity approval letter, the Department of Transportation Highway Occupancy Permit, the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan approval, or Department of Environmental Protection approval or permit are outstanding, the

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22-404.4.

22-404.5.

22-404.6.

Board of Supervisors may approve the plan but shall withhold signatures until all of the required permits and/or approvals are presented to the Township. The Board of Supervisors may, at its option, finally disapprove the application for failure of the applicant to secure all necessary approvals and/or permits.

The Board of Supervisors shall render a decision with respect to a Final Application for the land development within ninety (90) days from the date of the Planning Commission meeting where the Planning Commission first reviewed the Final Application for Land Development as an official agenda item. (See Section 22-403.7)

All final plans for land development shall be drawn according to the requirements of Section 22-403.8, Subsections A through D.

A. Outside of the lot, tract or parcel proposed for development parcel, a l l final plans shall be drawn according to the following standards:

1. Streets, and other ways of medium solid lines; . - .

2. Property lines bf adjacent subdivision by medium dashed and two (2) dotted lines;

3. Lot line by light dotted lines; and 4. Reserved areas, easements, rights-of-way, etc., by light dashed

lines. Within the lot, tract or parcel proposed for development, all final plans shall be drawn according to the following standards: 1. Streets, and other ways of heavy solid lines; 2. Perimeter property lines of the land development by heavy

dashed and two (2) dotted lines; 3. Lot lines by medium solid lines; 4. Restriction of building lines by medium dashed lines; 5. Exterior building lines by medium solid lines; 6. Parking spaces by light solid lines; and 7. Easements, rights-of-way, or other reserved areas by light dotted

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The final plans of all land development applications shall include, but not be limited to the requirements of Section 22-403.8, Subsections A and B.

A. Proposed Final Land Development Plan: A plan of the overall land development shall be submitted with the following information. More than one (1) plan sheet may be used so that related information is combined on separate sheets. See Section 22-403.8, Subsection C. I

1. Location and identification of primary control points or permanent monuments. The number and location of such control points shall be subject to the direction and approval of

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the Township Engineer. The description and ties to such control points or monuments to which all dimensions, angles, bearings, elevations, and similar data shall be indicated.

2. Accurate description shown by magnetic bearings (bearings to be shown in a clockwise direction) and dimensions in feet and to the nearest one hundredth foot (on a horizontal plane) shall be shown on all tract boundary lines, streets, street widths, easements, right-of-way lines, lot lines, and property lines, with an error of closure in description to be not greater than one foot (1') in ten thousand feet (10,000').

3. Location and description of survey monuments shall be indicated on the plan.

B. Supplemental Plan and Data Required: The following supplemental plans and data shall be required and submitted in conjunction with the final land development plan.

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1. An itemized schedule of the costs of public improvements ,!)

proposed for the development shall be submitted with the fina.1, ' plan. The schedule shall include itemized unit costs and -- quantities for stormwater drainage facilities, roadways, parking areas, curbing, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic control devices, survey monuments, and other related public improvements. Public improvements such as sanitary sewer lines, public water lines, and utility lines which are not under the jurisdiction of Chippewa Township shall be excluded from the itemized public improvement cost schedule.

2. A copy of the itemized cost schedule shall be forwarded to the Township Engineer who shall review the cost schedule and determine the accuracy of the schedule. The Township Engineer shall inform the Township Supervisors if the cost schedule is accurate and acceptable and if it is not, the Township Engineer's report shall specify the deficiencies in the cost schedule.

3. A certification of ownership, acknowledgment of the plan and offer of dedication of all proposed public easements and rights-of-way shall be lettered on the plan and shall be duly acknowledged and signed by the owner(s) of the land .being subdivided or developed.

4. A signature recommendation or approval block for the use of the Beaver County Planning Commission, the Chippewa Township Planning Commission and the Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors shall be provided on the plan or plat for recording.

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PART 5

PHASED LAND DEVELOPMENT AND MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENT

22-501.

22-501.1.

22-501.2.

22-502.

22-502.1.

22-502.2.

22-502.3.

22-503.

PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED

Where an applicant proposes to build a development in phases or stages, and the applicant desires to have the entire project approved in a preliminary fashion, the applicant shall submit plans for the entire project.

The plans shall specify the different phases of the development and the infrastructure and buildings to be constructed in each phase. The plans shall also specify the projected date of commencement of construction for each phase.

LENGTH OF PHASING

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Projects that are scheduled for phasing shall submit for approval all final plats within five (5) years from the date preliminary approval was granted by the Board of Supervisors.

If a final plat or plats are not submitted for approval within five (5) years from the date of preliminary approval was granted by the Board of Supervisors, the preliminary approval shall expire and the applicant shall resubmit preliminary plans for approval. The applicant shall be subject to any changes in land development standards or requirements and shall be governed by the regulations in effect a t the time.

Failure of the applicant to adhere to the schedule for submission and approval of final land development plans for the various phases of the development shall subject subsequent sections or phases to any and all revisions to the zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances adopted following final land development approval.

IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED

The Board of Supervisors may require the applicant to construct improvements in future phases in conjunction with an earlier phase if such improvement is crucial to the development of an earlier phase.

22-504. FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED

The improvement guarantees required in Part 3 of this Chapter shall be required for the approval of final plats, final land development plans, or phases of development. The

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financial security for future phases shall not be required of the applicant until approval of the final plat or final land development plan or until the phase in question is granted final approval.

22-505. MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENTS

22-505.1. For the purpose of expediting applications for small scale developments and reducing land development design and development costs, an abbreviated review and approval process, where the applicant is required to submit a concept plan, shall be optional in accordance with the following requirements, at the discretion of the Planning Commission

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

Advisory Meeting: An applicant shall appear before the Township Planning Commission to discuss his proposal. The purpose of this step is to afford the applicant advice and assistance in order to save t ime and money, suggest professional assistance if needed, and to answer any questions the applicant may have in regard to filing an , 1 1

application or other requirements. General Information: The applicant shall be prepared to discuss the details of the proposed land development including a description of existing covenants, land characteristics, community facilities and utilities, commercially developed areas, residential areas, industrial areas, playgrounds and proposed protective covenants, utilities and other public improvements, if proposed. Location Map: This map shall show the relationship of the proposed land development to existing community facilities which serve or influence it and shall include development name, location, existing facilities, title, scale, north arrow and date. Topographic Map: The location of the proposed land development shall be shown on the U.S. Geological Survey Map or a comparable substitute for purposes of relating the land development to the existing topography, slopes, gradient and other physical features. Hazards: Land subject to hazards of life, health and safety shall not be developed until such hazards have been removed. These hazards shall be interpreted to mean land subject to flooding, slides due to excessive slope or excavation, land of excessive or improper fill material, or land improperly drained. After review and discussion with the developer, the Township shall indicate the suitability of the plan for further consideration and submission of a preliminary or final application for land development approval. If the applicant’s concept plan shows that he intends to subdivide in several phases, a master concept plan showing the land development plan of the entire proposed development including all proposed phases shall be submitted with the final plan.

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22-505.2.

22-505.3.

22-505.4.

H. A utilities plan shall be submitted for review and approval to the Chippewa Township Sanitary Authority where the land development proposed will connect to existing sanitary sewerage facilities.

On previously recorded parcels of less than two (2) acres where the proposed development involves less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of new nonresidential construction or the re-use of an existing structure, and no new or expanded public utilities or extension of public roadways or streets, the Planning Commission, at its discretion, may waive certain land development submission requirements, including the submission of a stormwater management plan, as deemed appropriate.

Where no land disturbance activities will take place except those incidental to the construction of a single family dwelling and where no more than three (3) lots are proposed, the Planning Commission, at its discretion, may waive certain land development submission requirements, except as otherwise required by the Beaver County Conservation District. : - .

Where the proposed land development application also involves action on a subdivision the Planning Commission shall make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in compliance with Part 3 of this Chapter prior to recommendation of the minor land development application.

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PART 6

22-601.

22-601.1.

22-601.2.

22-601.3.

MOBILEHOME PARKS

ENVIRONMENTAL, OPEN SPACE AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum m-oss area: A mobilehome park shall have a gross area of at least ten (10) contiguous acres of land and be located in a Zoning District which permits such use as per the provisions of the Chippewa Township Zoning Ordinance.

Site Requirements: Al l mobilehome parks (new or involving the expansion or alteration of an existing mobilehome park) shall comply with the

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A.

B. C.

D.

E.

F.

The land proposed for development shall be free from wetlands, marshes, garbage or rubbish disposal areas, or other potential breeding places for insects or rodents. Existence of any condition herein listed, will be referred to the appropriate state agency for enforcement; and Not be subject to flooding; and Not be adjacent to any hazard or nuisance, such as excessive noise, vibration, smoke, toxic matter, radiation, heat, odor or glare; and Not be used for nonresidential purposes except for such uses that are required for the direct servicing, health and welfare of park residents' use and for the management and maintenance of the park; and Have access to a public street adequate to handle all traffic being or to be generated by the mobilehome park; and Shall be a suitable site for development in a manner that will not create any unsafe or unsanitary conditions which would affect the health of the residents of same, nor to any residents adjacent thereto.

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Drainage reuuirements:

A. The ground surface in a l l parts of every park shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with stormwater management requirements established by the Township Engineer. Bodies of standing water capable of breeding mosquitoes and other insects shall be eliminated or controlled in a manner approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

B.

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C. Waste water from any plumbing fixture or sanitary sewer line shall not be deposited upon the ground surface in any part of a mobilehome park.

D. Erosion and sedimentation control: Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be required in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual, Act 102.

22-601.4. Required setback, buffer s t r im and Screening:

A. Al l mobile homes shall be located a t least fifty (50) feet from any mobilehome park property boundary line abutting upon a public street or highway and at least thirty-five (35) feet from other mobilehome park property boundary lines. There shall be a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet between an individual mobilehome, including accessory structures or additions attached thereto, and any adjoining street rights-of-way or common ,i-

areas within the mobilehome park interior. Al l mobilehome parks shall be required to provide screening-along the perimeter boundary lines, so as to buffer adjacent areas. Such screening may be of fencing or of natural growth or a combination of fences and natural growth. Al l such screening and/or planting shall be of a minimum height of six (6) feet and shall be placed in a perimeter bufferyard separating the park tract and the adjacent lot. Such bufferyard shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width.

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22-601.5. Erection and Dlacement of mobile homes:

A. Mobilehome lots: 1. Mobilehome lots within the park shall have a minimum gross

area of six thousand (6,000) square feet, exclusive of road right-of-way.

2. The area of the mobilehome lot shall be improved to provide adequate foundation for the placement of the mobilehome in such a position as to allow a minimum of fifteen (15) feet between the mobilehome and the street right-of-way line.

B. Foundations: Each mobilehome foundation shall be provided with piers embedded to the frost line so the mobilehome stand shall not heave, shift or settle unevenly under the weight of the mobilehome due to frost action, inadequate drainage, vibration or other forces acting on the structure. Anchors or tie-downs, such as cast in-place concrete "dead men'' anchors shall be placed at least at each corner of the mobilehome stand, and each device shall be able to sustain a minimum load of four thousand eight hundred (4,800) pounds.

C. Existing mobilehome parks: Any mobilehome unit which is replaced by another mobilehome in a mobilehome park in existence prior to the effective date of this Part 6 shall be separated from all other mobile homes and other buildings by not less than fifteen (15) feet

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regardless of the configuration of placement. This separation shall not restrict attachments as long as a minimum separation of fifteen (15) feet is maintained between such attachment and any other mobilehome and its attachments. If such separation is not possible, then existing mobilehome sites in a mobilehome park in existence prior t o the effective date of this Part 6 may not be changed so as to move the placement of a mobilehome unit any closer to an adjacent mobilehome site or mobilehome unit than the distance existing at the t ime of placement of the mobilehome on the preexisting home site. Initial placement and subsequent replacement of mobilehome units in parks constructed or expanded after the effective date of this part shall be separated from each other and other buildings by not less than thirty (30) feet regardless of the configuration of placement. This separation shall not restrict attachments as long as a minimum separation of twenty (20) feet is maintained between such attachment and any other mobilehome and its attachments. .

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A. A safe and convenient vehicular access shall be provided from abutting public streets and roads. Where feasible as determined by the Township Board of Supervisors, two (2) park entrances shall be provided. Any terminus of a street or road within a mobilehome park shall include a cul-de-sac with a turn around area having an outside roadway diameter of at least seventy-five (75) feet. 1. The entrance roads connecting the park with a public street or

road shall have a minimum pavement width of twenty-eight (28) feet.

2. Other surfaced roadways shall be a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet wide, to accommodate anticipated traffic, and shall meet the following minimum requirements: a) Minimum interior right-of-way width shall be forty (40) feet. b) Cul-de-sac streets shall be provided at the closed end with a

turn around having an outside roadway diameter of at least seventy-five (75) feet.

3. All parks shall be furnished with exterior lighting so spaced and at such mounting heights as will provide levels of illumination deemed adequate by the Township Engineer, for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night.

4. Street construction and design standards: a) Al l streets and roads within the mobilehome park shall be

paved with an all-weather bituminous pavement. Pavement construction details shall be approved by the Township Engineer.

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b) Intersecting streets shall be at approximately right or ninety (90) degree angles. A distance of at least one hundred fifty (150) feet shall be maintained between center lines of offset intersecting streets. Intersections of more than two (2) streets at one (1) point are prohibited.

c) A plan of the streets, showing grade and intersection design shall be provided to the Township with the application for final approval. No street within the mobilehome park shall have a grade in excess of ten (10%) percent.

5. Park street systems shall not be dedicated to or accepted by the Township as public streets or roads of the Township.

22-601.7. Off-street parking areas:

A.

B.

Off-street parking areas shall be provided in all mobilehome parks for the use of park occupants and guests.

Required parking spaces shall be located so as to provide convenient .:; access to the mobilehome and two (2) spaces per mobilehome lot of- .- off -street parking. -

C. Walks: 1. All parks shall provide safe, convenient, all-season pedestrian

walkways of adequate width for intended use, which are durable and convenient to maintain. Sudden and abrupt changes in alignment and gradient shall be prohibited.

2. Where pedestrian traffic is concentrated and a common walkway system is provided, such common walkway shall have a minimum width of three and one- half (3 1/2) feet.

3. All mobilehome lots shall be connected to common walks or t o driveways or parking spaces connecting to a paved street. Such individual walks shall have a minimum width of three (3) feet.

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22-601.8. Exterior Lighting

A.

B.

There shall be an individual courtesy light with a minimum two hundred (200) watt incandescent bulb or a sharp cut-off luminaire providing an average illumination level of ten (10) foot-candles, placed at eighty (80) foot intervals abutting the individual intersecting driveways at the width end of the mobile homes, behind the right-of-way line. A t the intersection of streets, whether public or private, within the mobilehome park, a dusk to dawn overhead lighting fixture of the high pressure sodium type shall be provided. The primary entrance to a mobilehome park shall be lighted with overhead sharp- cut-off luminaires set at a maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet. One fixture shall be placed on each side of the opposing traffic, behind the right-of-way line.

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22-602.

22-602.1.

22-602.2.


WATER SUPPLY

General requirements: An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided for mobile homes, service buildings and other accessory facilities. Where a public water supply system of satisfactory quantity, quality and pressure is available, the connection shall be made thereto, and its supply shall be used exclusively. Where public water is not available, the development of a private water supply system shall be approved by the Township Engineer and operated by the mobilehome park owner in compliance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. In any instance where public water facilities are available and are capable of being extended to the development site, the developer shall connect to such facilities. Central water service shall be supplied to each structure to be erected or placed in the development. A fire hydrant shall be provided within six hundred (600) feet of each structure to be placed within the mobilehome park site.

Construction sDecifications: Public water distribution systems shall .be constructed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Municipal Authority having jurisdiction or by the Township Engineer.

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22-603. .

22-603.1.

22-603.2.

SEWAGE DISPOSAL

General reauirements: An adequate and safe sanitary sewerage system shall be provided in all mobilehome parks for conveying and disposing of sewage from mobilehomes, service buildings and other accessory facilities. Where a municipal or authority owned sewer line is available, the connection shall be made thereto, and collection and treatment of sewage waste through the public system shall be used exclusively. In the absence of public sewerage facilities, the developer shall provide a sanitary sewer system which shall be subject to the standards and rules and regulations established by the Township, The Municipal Authority with jurisdiction, and/or the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Construction specifications: Connection to a municipal or authority owned sanitary sewage system shall be of such design, construction and shall be maintained in accordance .with the Municipal Authority having jurisdiction or by the Township Engineer, and operated as per Department of Environmental Protection regulations permit. Private sewer collector and treatment systems shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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22-603.3. Annual .inspection reports of all privately operated systems and facilities licensed or permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection shall be submitted to Chippewa Township.

22-604. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

General requirements: Every park shall be developed with an electrical wiring system consisting of wiring, fixtures, equipment (generators and transformers) and appurtenances which shall be installed and maintained in accordance with local electric power company specifications.

22-605. SERVICE FACILITIES

Central toilet or washroom facilities are prohibited: facilities shall be constructed in any mobilehome park, and each mobilehome so parked therein shall be equipped with toilet and washroom facilities which shall be attaghed to .i: central sewer and water facilities as provided for each lot.

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22-606.

22-606.1.

22-606.2.

22-607.

22-607.1.

22-607 -2.

REFUSE HANDLING AND INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL

Refuse handling: The storage, collection and disposal of refuse in the mobilehome park shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution and shall comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Townshi'p regulations for property maintenance.

Insect and rodent control: Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, rodent harborage and infestation. Extermination methods and other measures to control insect and rodents shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Vector Control Unit.

FUEL SUPPLY AND STORAGE

Natural pas svstems: Natural gas piping systems when installed in mobilehome parks shall be maintained in conformity with accepted engineering practices and those standards set by the utility company providing such gas service.

Shutoff valve and caD for piDed natural gas: Each mobilehome lot provided with piped natural gas shall have an approved shutoff valve installed between the lot and the distribution outlet. The outlet shall be equipped with an approved cap to prevent accidental discharge of gas when the outlet is not in use.

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22-607.3.

22-607.4.

22-607.5.

22-608.

Liquefied petroleum aas svstems: Liquefied petroleum gas systems provided for mobile homes, service buildings or other structures, when installed, shall be maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Public Utilities Com m i ssion . A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Systems shall be provided with safety devices to relieve excessive pressures and shall be arranged so that the discharge terminates at a safe location. Systems shall have at least one (1) accessible method for shutting off gas. Such method shall be located outside the mobilehome and shall be maintained in safe operating condition. All liquefied petroleum gas piping outside of the mobile homes shall be well supported and protected against mechanical injury. Undiluted liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be .

conveyed through piping equipment and systems in homes. Tanks of more than twenty (20) and less than one hundred (l.OO)< :- pounds' net capacity may be installed on a mobilehome lot and shall be securely but not permanently fastened to prevent accidental overturning. No liquefied petroleum gas tank shall be stored or located inside or beneath any storage cabinet, carport, mobilehome or any other structure within the park site.

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Fuel oil supplv svstems: All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobilehomes, service buildings and other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the vending company having jurisdiction and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .

Piping and valves for outside fuel storage tanks: Al l piping from outside fuel storage tanks or cylinders to mobile homes shall:

A. Be securely but not permanently fastened in place; B. Have shutoff valves located within five (5) inches of storage tanks; C. Be not less than five (5) feet from any point of exit to a mobilehome; D. Where located in areas adjacent to vehicle traffic, be protected

against collision or physical damage.

MOBILEHOME STANDARDS

Mobilehome construction standards: All mobile homes shall meet or exceed those standards of manufacture as specified by Act 69 of 1972, "Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes: and al l amendments thereto.

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22-609.

22-609.1.

22-609.2.

22-609.3.

22-609.4.

22-610.

FIRE PROTECTION

Local regulations applv: Mobilehome parks shall be laid out to assure access by Fire Department vehicles and emergency equipment. Fire prevention personnel and vehicles shall be permitted to enter onto the mobilehome park premises in case of fire. The residents of such mobilehome parks shall obey lawful orders of any fireman, fire pol-iceman or Township policeman in the performance of his or her duties.

Litter control: Mobilehome park areas shall be designed, laid out, and operated so as to be kept free of litter, rubbish and any accumulation of flammable materials. The Township reserves the right to have litter removed at the owner's expense.

. . Fire extinguishers: Portable fire extinguishers of a type approved by the Underwriters Laboratory shall be kept in public service and maintenance

Fire hvdrants: Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the regulations of the Municipal Authority having jurisdiction or the Township Engineer, and shall provide the established minimum residual pressure at all times.

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RECREATION AREA

An area of at least twelve thousand (12,000) square feet in size, centrally located and accessible to the occupants of every mobilehome lot shall be provided for recreation in a park with ten (10) units or less. In parks with more than ten (10) mobile homes an additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet per mobilehome lot shall be provided.

22-611. PARK MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities of the management of the mobilehome park shall be as follows:

22-61 1 .l.

22-61 1.2.

22-61 1.3.

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The person to whom all required state and federal permits for a mobilehome park is issued shall operate the park in compliance with this Part and all applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean, sanitary condition.

The park management shall supervise the placement of each mobilehome on its mobilehome lot, which includes securing its stability and installing all utility connections.

The park management shall give the Zoning Officer or any person designated by the Township Supervisors, free access to all mobilehome


lots, service buildings and other community service facilities for the purpose of inspection.

22-611.4. The management shall maintain a register containing the names of all park occupants. Such register shall be available to any authorized person inspecting the park. A copy of such registry shall be submitted to the Township on a quarterly basis. Records for current and previous years must be available upon request. The park management shall also keep copies of all permits issued for the operation of said park and shall supply copies of such permits a t the request of the Township.

22-612. ERECTION OF SINGLE MOBILE HOMES

22-612.2. Compliance required: No single on-lot mobilehome shall be installed for occupancy and sleeping purposes or attached to any private sewer or water system except in compliance with this Part.

22-613. OCCUPANCY AND REMOVAL OF MOBILE HOMES

22-612.1. Installation requirements: No person shall occupy any mobilehome in Chippewa Township for sleeping or living purposes, except in a "

mobilehome park issued a permit under this chapter, unless such mobilehome conforms to and complies with all plumbing, electrical, 1- sanitary and building ordinances of the Township applicable to' conventional stationary dwellings; provided, however, a single on-lot mobilehome installation shall comply with zoning requirements of the district in which i t is to be placed.

A. Any single on-lot mobilehome to be installed shall have a minimum of six hundred twelve (612) square feet of living space.

B. All mobile homes shall meet or exceed those standards as specified by Act 69 of 1972, "Uniform Standards Code for Mobile Homes."

C. The building permit standards and requirements applicable in the Township shall apply for any single on-lot mobilehome in accordance with this ordinance. The single on-lot mobilehome shall be installed upon and securely fastened to a frostfree foundation or footer, and in no event shall it be erected on jacks, loose blocks or other temporary materials. An enclosure of compatible design and material shall be erected around the base of the mobilehome within two (2) weeks of installation of the mobile home. Such enclosure shall provide sufficient ventilation to inhibit decay and deterioration of the structure, but be designed to keep out insects, rodents and other vermin.

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22-613.1. Permit required: No mobilehome, whether a single on-lot installation or a mobilehome park installation, shall be removed from Chippewa Township

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22-613.2.

22-614.

22-614.1.

22-614.2.

22-614.3.

22-615.

22-615.1.

without the owner of said mobilehome first obtaining a permit and providing a duplicate to the park manager from the local Tax Collector charged with the collection of al l taxes. Such a permit for removal will be issued by the Tax Collector upon payment of a fee and payment of all taxes due at the t ime of removal.

The Board of Supervisors of Chippewa Township shall establish, by resolution, a schedule of fees for the obtaining of permits required under the provisions of this Part. The resolution providing for the various fees shall be periodically reviewed and amended, when necessary, by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The issuance of a permit shall be contingent upon payment of the fee per the resolution and the fee schedule.

PERMIT APPLICATIONS . .

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, operate, alter or. expand ,;;

any mobilehome park within the limits of Chippewa Township unles-s he-’ . holds valid permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environ- mental Protection in the name of the owner of such mobilehome park for the specific construction, operation, alteration or expansion of sanitary sewerage fa c i I it i es .

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All applications for permits to operate a sanitary sewerage treatment facility shall be made by the owner of the mobilehome park or his authorized representative in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

A copy of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection application shall be concurrently filed with the Chippewa Township Zoning Officer.

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLlC AT IO N

P re a pp I i ca t i o n Meet i n g: A person seeking approval of a land development plan or plat of a mobilehome park shall make an appointment at least seven (7) days prior to the date of a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to discuss his proposal before filing an application for preliminary approval. No fee or formal application is required for this meeting. The developer shall be prepared to discuss the details of his proposed mobilehome park, including such items as the proposed use or uses, existing features of the area, existing covenants, land characteristics, availability of community facilities and utilities, size of development, play areas or public areas, proposed protective covenants, proposed utilities and street improvements, and

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shall in conjunction with said appointment for the preapplication meeting, provide the following:

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Sketch Plan: The developer shall prepare a sketch plan for review by the Planning Commission at the preapplication meeting. Said sketch plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. This sketch plan shall demonstrate to the Planning Commission, the location of the development, proposed interior street and lot layout and any other significant features of the proposed mobilehome park, including but not limited to any natural constraints such as slopes, wetlands or streams/watercourses on the site, and its proposed primary vehicular ingressiegress access to a public street or road. Data/information as it relates to the Zoning District in which the proposed mobilehome park is to be developed. DataAnformation as i t relates to the proposed sewage disposal system to be provided to serve the mobilehome park, whether a :;

public sanitary sewage collection system or private treatment plant- ..

DataAnformation as it relates to the proposed source of a water, both quality and quantity, and the major design components of the water supply system to serve the proposed mobilehome park. Such other data or information necessary to adequately present any peculiarities of land and restrictive covenants applicable to the proposed development.

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22-615.2. Submission of Apdication for Mobilehome Park Land DeveloDment Plan:

A. After the advisory meeting detailed in this Part, the developer shall submit an application for approval of a land development plan (per the criteria and requirements of Part 4 of this Chapter) to the Township Secretary or Township Planning Commission at least twenty (20) days prior to a regular monthly meeting of the Planning Com m i ss i on, The application shall be accompanied by the following: 1. A mylar or linen together with eighteen (18) copies of all plats

and data set forth in Part 4 of this Chapter, shall be delivered to the Township office. The Township staff shall forward copies of said plans to the following agencies: a) Township Planning Commission; b) Sewer and Water Authorities if the proposed area is within

the service area or jurisdiction of same; c) Township Engineer; d) Beaver County Planning Commission; e) Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

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22-615.3. If the subject lot, tract or parcel for a proposed mobilehome park is within one thousand (1000) feet of an existing public water or sanitary sewer line, a certificate or letter of certification issued by the Authority owning and maintaining such line as to whether the Authority has the capacity to serve the proposed mobilehome park, and if so, that it will or has committed itself to provide service to same.

A. Required Planning Modules consistent with applicable Regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 1. The Planning Commission may use such technical assistance as

required in order to evaluate the application. Where the magnitude of development creates a significant change in the characteristics of the watershed or increases the volume and velocity of surface-water runoff due to the increase in detention and infiltration of stormwater, the Planning Commission in its review will consult with the Beaver County Soil Conservation Service or appropriate county agencies to determine 1; improvements that will reduce the likelihood of erosion,- .

sedimentation, siltation and water damage from peak periods of precipitation and provide for e the disposal of excess surface water from areas of concentrated development. Al l Department of Environmental Protection Act 102 regulations are considered binding. Stormwater facilities when needed, shall be accomplished to the satisfaction and approval of the Township Engineer.

2. No person proposing a mobilehome park shall proceed with any grading or improvements until the land development plan is recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and al l applicable fees and/or financial security requirements are met and/or delivered to the Township. General site grading may be done prior to the above recommendation only by special permission of the Board of Supervisors.

3. The Planning Commission shall review the application and submitted data, and recommend action which shall be taken by the Board of Supervisors at a date not later than ninety (90) days after the date of the Planning Commission meeting following the date that the application is filed, all in accordance with the review processing provisions set forth in Part 4 of this Chapter.

B. Failure by the Board of Supervisors to render a decision and communicate it to the applicant within the t ime and manner required herein shall be deemed an approval of the application ita terms as presented, unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension. Failure to take action prior to the expiration of the extension shall have like effect.

C. When an application for approval of a land development plan, whether preliminary or final, has been approved or approved subject

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to conditions acceptable to the applicant, no subsequent change or amendment in the zoning, subdivision or other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to commence and to complete any aspect of the approved mobilehome park development in accordance with the terms of such approval within five (5) years from such approval. Where final approval is preceded by preliminary approval, the five (5) year period shall be counted from the date of the preliminary approval. In the case of any doubt as to the terms of a preliminary approval, the terms shall be construed in the light of the provisions of the governing ordinances or plans as they stood at the t ime when the application for such approval was duly filed.

D. An approved final land development plan mylar or linen for a mobilehome park shall be recorded in the Beaver County Recorder of Deeds’ Office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Part 3 of this Chapter for the recording of plats and deeds.

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22-616.1. Issuance of Dermit: Mobilehome park zoning or building permits shall only be issued after satisfactory review of the mobilehome park plan by the Township Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Supervisors, and the recording of said mobilehome park plan in the Beaver County Recorder of Deeds Office. All required infrastructure and detention facilities shall be installed as per the approved plan or, if phased, as each phase is granted final approval. On site inspections by the Zoning Officer to determine compliance with approved plans shall be made during this period. Following the completion of improvements, or the posting of surety guaranteeing completion, permits shall be issued for individual structures.

22-616.2. Limited aDplicabilitv to existing parks: Mobilehome parks in existence upon the effective date of this Part shall be required to meet only the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for operation of sanitary sewerage facilities, public water distribution systems, and/or extensions for connection to a public sewage system. All other minimum standards described herein shall be applicable only to those parks which are developed/constructed after the effective date hereof, or to such portion thereof expanded by new development/construction after the effective date hereof.

22-616.3. Proof of title or interest in Dremises: Proof of t it le in fee simple in the person, partnership or corporation applying for building or zoning permits shall be submitted with the application for a permit. Where the developer is not the owner, an agreement of sale, lease or option of sale shall be submitted to substantiate that the developer has equitable title and rights to develop the subject lands.

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22-617.

22-617.1.

22-61 7.2.

22-618.

22-618.1.

22-618.2.

TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP; VIOLATIONS

Transfer of ownershitx Every person of legal, equitable or other interests in or control of any mobilehome park holding any required permits for the operation of a mobilehome park shall send notice in writing to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Chippewa Township Zoning Officer within ten (10) days after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any mobilehome park.

Notice of Violations: Whenever, upon inspection of any mobilehome park pursuant to receipt of a formal complaint from a resident of said mobilehome park, or otherwise, it is determined that conditions or practices exist which may violate any provision of this Chapter, any amendment thereto or any regulation adopted pursuant hereto, the mobilehome park management and/or owner shall be given written ./ .

notice of such violation and the opportunity to remedy or cured, Such-. :* violation within a reasonable time; in no event shall such time period exceed thirty (30) days. In the event such violation is not timely remedied/cured, the Township may pursue enforcement procedures as available at law or equity, consistent with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended, and/or by summary proceedings, to effect compliance.

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I NS PECTIONS

InsDections authorized: An authorized representative of Chippewa Township may inspect any mobilehome park at reasonable intervals and a t reasonable times to determine compliance with the terms of this Chapter or other Township ordinances and regulations. Enforcement of state mandated regulations shall be the responsibility of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection personnel or other designated agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

InsDector designated: The Township Zoning Officer is hereby designated as the person to make such inspections. Another or additional inspectors may also be authorized to make inspections or additional inspections at the discretion of the Township Supervisors. Said inspector is required only to observe and report existing conditions pursuant to a formal complaint being filed, to the agency designated responsible for enforcement.

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PART 7

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK REGULATIONS

22-701. APPLICAB I LlTY The standards set forth under this section are intended for those recreational vehicle parks where lots within the park are for rental, or lease and are to serve the short term placement of recreational vehicles as outlined. For the purpose of this Part, recreation vehicles and recreational vehicle parks shall be defined as follows:

22-701 .l. Recreation Vehicle: A vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel uses, which either has i ts own power or is mounted or drawn by another vehicle. The basic vehicle types are: travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper and 1; motor home.

Recreational Vehicle Park: A plot of land upon which four (4) or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles owned by the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation or vacation purposes.

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22-702. PERMITS In conjunction with the rules and regulations as herein specified, the recreational vehicle park developer shall submit properly prepared plans and specifications to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Such submission shall be in accordance with Title 25, Rules and Regulations Part I; Department of Environmental Protection - Subpart D Environmental Health and Safety, as amended. Prior to final approval of development plans by the Township, the developer shall forward a copy of such permit or evidence of the same to the Towns h i pa

22-703.

22-703.1.

22-703.2.

PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Persons, firms, or corporations proposing to open and operate a recreational vehicle park in Chippewa Township shall not proceed with any construction work on the proposed park unless and until they have obtained from the Township written approval of the final plan of the proposed park, according to procedures herein outlined, and have received the necessary approval of the plans from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Preaoplication Procedure: The recreational vehicle park developer shall meet with the Township Planning Commission, prior to formal application, to discuss his plans and shall prepare a suitable sketch and plans sufficient to give a general understanding of the proposal. The

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22-703.3.

22-703.4.

22-703.5.

22-703.6.

Township shall inform the developer as to the general suitability of the plans and of any modifications required by this Part.

Preliminarv Plan: The developer shall then prepare and submit a preliminary land development plan, together with improvement plans which include construction details and other supplementary materials, as required.

Where a recreational vehicle park is proposed for construction in phases or stages, a preliminary plan for the development of the entire tract of land shall be submitted along with the detailed plans and specifications for the initial stage, as well as any subsequent stages proposed for develop men t .

Preliminary plans, as required, shall comply in form and content as follows, in so far as applicable and to the standards set forth herein.

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Plan PreDaration Requirements: All preliminary land development -- applications for approval of a recreational vehicle park shall contain the following:

A. Name, mailing address, legal address and telephone number of

B. C. Location, address and legal description of the entire proposed

D. Complete engineering plans and specifications of the proposed

applicant. Interest of the applicant in the proposed recreational vehicle park.

recreational vehicle park site.

recreational vehicle park showing: 1. 2. 3.

4.

5.

6.

7. 8.

9.

The area and dimensions of the entire tract of land; The land uses occupying the adjacent properties; The number, size and location of the proposed vehicle sites and other parking areas; The location, right-of-way width and surfaced roadway width of the primary access road and proposed roadway design and walkways; The proposed interior vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns; The location of service buildings, sanitary stations and any other existing or proposed structures; The location and size of water and sewer lines and riser pipes; Plans and specifications of the water supply, sanitary sewage disposal and refuse facilities; Plans and specifications of all buildings constructed or to be constructed within the recreational vehicle including

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specifications showing the required multi-pupose/severe weather building, which is to be centrally located, serviced by all utilities and be constructed of materials capable of withstanding severe weather. The size of the building shall be determined by constructing thirty (30) square feet of structure each recreational vehicle lot;

10. The locations and details of area lighting, electric, natural or propane gas systems, cable T.V., and telephone, as related to all applicable codes and sound engineering practice;

E. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan: The owner shall submit to the Beaver County Conservation District a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Such plan shall be prepared by a registered Professional Engineer and shall be as per Conservation District guidelines as may be applicable. Such plan shall be approved prior to commencement of site preparation and construction.

F. Starmwater Management: The owner shall prepare and submit’for-. y - review and approval to the Township a stormwater management - plan, in accordance with Part 8 of these regulations. Such plan shall indicate the proposed stormwater handling system, proposed water retention and release schedule to eliminate the effects of uncontrolled water run-off on adjacent properties. The plan shall be referred to the Beaver County Soil Conservation District for review and comment prior to plan approval.

22-703.7. Township Action: The Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors shall review the preliminary plan as submitted and within ninety (90) days of first review by the Planning Commission, following their recommendation the Board of Supervisors, shall take formal action on the plan and in writing within fifteen (15) days of action by the Board of Supervisors grant approval, conditional approval (giving conditions) or disapproval (citing deficiencies).

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22-703.8. Nature of Amroval: Approval of a preliminary plan by the Township Board of Supervisors shall not constitute approval of the final plan or of roads or other improvements therein but it is rather an expression of approval of layout and key design elements submitted on the preliminary plan as a guide to the preparation of the final plan, which shall be submitted for approval to the Township upon fulfillment of the requirements.

22-703.9. Final Plan: Upon completion of any modifications required by the Township and/or upon completion of required improvements or the alternate posting of acceptable surety, the developer may apply for approval of final plans.

22-703.10. Townshio Review: The Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors shall review the final plan for conformance with the approved

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preliminary plans and all requirements of these regulations. They shall require the applicant to supply proof that appropriate surety has been posted or that required improvements have been installed, according to specifications. Within ninety (90) days from the date of the first review by the Planning Commission and receipt of complete application, the Township Board of Supervisors shall approve or disapprove such plan, stating in writing its reasons for disapproval.

22-704. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

22-704.1. Lot Area Reauirements: The planning and location of individual recreational vehicle lots shall be governed by the following minimum requirements:

A. Lot Area: Recreational vehicle lots shall be designed to a minimum ~

width of thirty feet (30') and shall not be less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet in total area, excluding rights-of-way. , j _ ._

Such size is considered adequate to accommodate parking'for one- (1) recreation vehicle, one (1) automobile parking space, .an -- accessory structure and related outdoor facilities (grill, picnic tables, and benches)

B. Setback Requirements: Front setback for recreational vehicle units shall be fifteen feet (15') abutting any road or street. However, structures, such as bathhouses, administration offices, recreation centers and other ancillary facilities of a permanent nature shall be setback from adjacent or access streets fifty feet (50') as measured from the right-of-way line of the street or roadway.

Additional Setbacks for Recreational Vehicles

Side Setback . . . . . , 5' minimum to closest point along edge of leased area

Rear Setback . . . . . . 5' minimum to closest point along edge of leased area

22-704.2. Perimeter Reauirements:

A. When abutting residentially developed properties, a bufferyard shall be provided, a minimum of twenty feet (20') in width, parallel to the park property boundary line. When abutting nonresidential properties, the bufferyard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from the park boundary property line. When abutting an existing dedicated right-of-way, the setback shall be fifty (50') as measured from the street or roadway centerline, or twenty-five feet (25') from the existing right-of-way line whichever results in the greater setback distance.

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22-704.3. Roadwav Design Standards: Recreational vehicle park roads shall be designed for the safe and convenient movement of recreational vehicles minimizing disturbance of the natural environment. The internal street '

system shall be designed and constructed as follows, where acceptance of streets and roads is not proposed:

A. Collector Street: Twenty-two feet (22') minimum cartway, including a fifty foot (50') right-of-way. Such street shall serve as collectors internal to the development and provide access to individual park lots, administration and ancillary facilities. Such collector streets shall be improved as outlined in Part 8.

B. Local Streets: One-way: 12' minimum cartway Two-way: 22' minimum cartway

Local streets shall be constructed of select material surfacing as per current PaDOT Highway Specifications, as amended, or approved by the Township Engineer as equivalent. Materials used shall be No. 2 .!: R.C. aggregate. The street shall be made from stone, slag or gravel- '

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and meet the following gradation: - Passing 1 1/2 sieve 100%

Passing #I 00 sieve 1-20% Passing #4 sieve 15-60%

C. Construction Requirements: 1. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread upon the graded areas,

without segregation of coarse and fine material, in loose layers a minimum of five inches (5") in depth, and compacted with a 10-ton roller meeting the requirements and specifications of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

2. The surfacing shall be crowned or sloped as indicated, and the final compacted depth shall comply with the depth shown on the approved drawings.

3. Satisfactory compaction and stability of the material under the specified compaction equipment, in accordance with Form 408 of the Department of Transportation, will be determined by the Township Engineer. The Township Engineer will specify in writing to the developer any additional needs for satisfactory compaction.

Cul-de-sac Streets: Shall be provided with a turn-around having an outside roadway diameter of at least eighty feet (80'). Parkinn Srsaces: Car parking spaces, at a minimum size of nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18'), shall be provided in sufficient number to meet the needs of the occupants of the property and their guests. Such facilities shall be provided at the rate of at least one and one half (1 1/2) parking spaces for each recreational vehicle lot, and shall be on the recreational vehicle lot or in designated visitor

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parking areas. No on-street parking shall be permitted for safety reasons.

Recreation (not mandatory): A t least five percent (5%) of the total land park area should be reserved for active and passive recreation with appropriate location, dimensions and topographic characteristics which lend themselves to recreational use. Such area shall exclude required bufferyards and setbacks.

G. Ancillarv Services: The developer may include certain ancillary uses and services such as a laundromat, camp store, grocery store, office, bathhouse, caretakers' residence, etc., provided that such services shall be strictly for the use and convenience of those persons utilizing the recreational vehicle park.

1. No persons shall construct, open or dedicate any street, road, or drainage facilities in connection therewith, for public use or travel in Chippewa Township without submitting plans th,ereof to .:: the Township for approval. Such pian shall be prepared in- .- duplicate in accordance with these regulations. Plans for review - and approval shall be accompanied by a certified report as sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer.

2. Said plans shall show the profiles, course, and structure of such roads, the capacity of any drainage facilities and the method of drainage of the adjacent or contiguous land. Construction shall be in accordance with the specifications of this Part and the final plan as approved.

3. Subsequent to final plan approval where new streets or roads are to be constructed, the streets shall be installed and a certified report, prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer shall be submitted. Such street shall also be inspected by the Township Engineer in lieu of the completion of the new streets or roads, surety in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor shall be provided by the developer.

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H. Plans and Comdiance:

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I . Excavation and Grading: 1. Streets shall be excavated and graded as indicated on the

approved plans. This shall include excavation of the street to the lines, grades and limits indicated on the drawings or as may be revised by the Township Engineer to meet conditions encountered during construction, the excavation for intersecting roadways, stream channels and culverts within the approved right-of-way limits; and shall also include the widening of cuts, flattening and rounding of slopes outside the right-of-way as called for on approved plans, removal of top soil and excavating of ditches and the compaction of fill. Inspection of such activity shall be performed as directed by the Township Engineer and approval granted by the Township Board of Supervisors.

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2. All drainage structures shown on the approved plans shall be installed to current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards. Culverts may be corrugated metal pipe, concrete, or reinforced concrete as designed and prepared according to Form 408 specifications.

1. General - For the safety and welfare of the occupants of the recreational vehicle park, the following fire prevention regulations shall be complied with. Al l fire safety plans shall be approved by the Fire Chief of the Township's Volunteer Fire Company, according to nationally accepted standards (NFPA).

2. Fire hydrants shall hereafter be required in any new recreational vehicle park of ten (10) lots or more, where the extension of central water lines, whether public or private, are proposed for the recreational vehicle park development.

J. Fire Protection:

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Hvdrant size and tvpe: All hydrants installed shall. be of a , ~ ;

standard size and type as specified by the Township and th'e- .-

Spacing: Hydrant spacing shall be adequate to serve all lots within the recreational vehicle park. Hydrants shall be located not more than one thousand feet (1,000') apart from one another. Where an existing hydrant is less than one thousand feet (1,000') from the park, the existing hydrant shall be deemed satisfactory and spacing can be determined and shown, taking the existing hydrant into consideration. Location: Hydrants shall be located within dedicated public uti I i ty or right -of -way ea semen ts. Design: The locations of al l existing and proposed fire hydrants shall be shown on the final land development plans. Any existing fire hydrants less than one thousand feet (1,000') from the proposed park, shall be shown in the vicinity sketch with an exact distance in feet from the hydrant to the nearest lot line of the recreational vehicle park.

areas where there are not central water line extensions

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proposed, the following standards for fire prevention shall be incorporated into the park. The developer retains the option of installing either the tank or pond system.

a) The tank svstem: Approved underground, static water tanks of not less than three thousand (3,000) gallons suitably arranged for fire department drafting at a spacing of five hundred feet (500'). In addition: i. The tank shall be designed to permit a discharge of no

less than five hundred (500) gallons per minute.

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ii. Each tank shall have two (2) combination vent pipe and dump valve openings above ground. The openings shall be twenty-four inches (24) square covered by either a removable type lid or a hinged type lid.

I I I . Each tank shall have an approved outlet above ground, no less than four and one half inches (4 1/27 in diameter. This outlet shall be encased in a hydrant for drafting, with a t least two (2) two and one half inch (2 1/27 outlets.

b) The Pond Svstem: A water pond shall be located in such a manner as to service all park lots. The pond shall be utilized by a "dry hydrant" type of outlet. The volume of water within the pond shall be sufficient, as determined by the Fire Chief of the Township's Volunteer Fire Company and Township Engineer, according to nationally accepted

In addition, a galvanized steel mesh fence at a min.imum height of six feet (6') with single strand barbed wire shall enclose the pond.

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PART 8

DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

22-801.

22-80 1.1.

22-801.2.

22-801.3.

22-801.4.

22-801.5.

22-801.6.

G EN E RAL STAN DAR DS

The developer shall install, a t no expense to the Township, all the improvements that the developer and the Board of Supervisors agree upon, which improvements shall be identified on the final plat or land development plan, in accordance with the standards outlined in this Part and detailed drawings attached as Appendix A to this Chapter.

The Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of the Planning . "

Commission, may at the Board's discretion, modify the improvements required of the developer where unusual conditions are present, where '1;

normal application of the requirements would jeopardize the public safety- .

or the safety of any occupants of the land development plan or subdivision on abutting properties, or where the design standards impose a clear hardship on the developer through no fault created by him. The modification request procedure as outlined in Part 3 shall be followed.

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The Township Engineer shall inspect the installation of required improvements guaranteed by financial security in all approved plans or subdivisions while they are being installed and upon completion, in accordance with Part 3 of this Chapter. Where improvements are not guaranteed by financial security they may be inspected and approved as directed by the Board of Supervisors.

The design standards contained in this Part are minimum standards; When restrictive covenants or deed restrictions imposed by a developer on the approved plan are more restrictive, they shall govern.

Land susceptible to flooding or exceptionally high water table, or underlaid by unstable subsurface conditions, steep or unstable slopes, or impacted by the presence of high voltage electric or high pressure gas or oil transmission lines shall not be approved for subdivision or land development unless the plan respects the hazards in its design or unless the plan proposes safeguards adequate, in the opinion of a Registered Professional Engineer, to protect the proposed improvements and use of the land.

The subdivision of a tract of land shall not leave remaining any portions that are landlocked or parts that are not designated as lots, streets, lands dedicated for public use or land to be retained by the owner of the tract with reasonable access for later subdivision.

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22-801.7.

22-802.

22-802.1.

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The Township may refuse to issue building permits in a plan if improvements have not been placed, are not being placed in a continuing planned manner, or have been placed inconsistent with the approved plan, have been rejected by the Township or have not been corrected following receipt of notice to do so.

MONUMENTS AND MARKERS

Tvpe, Material and Size:

A. Monuments: Monuments shall be of precast reinforced concrete at least four inches (4”) square and at least thirty inches (30”) in depth, with a metal center plug. The actual survey point shall be indicated by a 1/16 inch hole drilled in the metal plug.

B. Markers: Markers shall be iron pins or pipes at least one half inch ’ .

Detection: Monuments and markers shall be detectable with< ‘ conventional ferrous metal or magnetic locators.

(1/2”) in length or other material acceptable to the Engineer. .i. ._

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22-802.2.

Acceptance of Public Improvements: No public improvements shall be accepted by the Township until all required monuments have been set and as-built drawings have been submitted and, certified to, by a Professional Land Surveyor. Three (3) paper copies (24” x 36”), one (1) mylar copy and one (1) digital copy shall also be provided either on 3.5 floppy disc, CD or e-mailed electronically in an AutoCAD format. The following language shall be included on al l as-built drawings:

The Professional Land Surveyor’s Certificate shall read as follows:

I, a Registered Professional Surveyor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that this plan is prepared from a field survey made on this -day of , 2001 (or current year) and it represents the location of buildings, driveways, parking areas, landscaping and elevations of the stormwater detention basin and its associated facilities as shown thereon by me for the owners or agents.

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Registration No.

Date:

22-803. STREETS

22-803.1. General Standards:

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C.

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H.

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Circulation within a subdivision or development plan shall logically relate to and be an extension of the Township road system, or, if reaching across the Township boundary, to the road network in the adjacent municipality. The layout of streets shall relate as closely as possible to existing topography in order to minimize earth moving, produce usable lots or development areas, create reasonable grades, and preserve the amenities and natural cover of the site. The Township may impose higher standards where i t is clear a dangerous situation may be created by the location, grade or intersection of streets or by topographical conditions. Minor streets shall be designed to discourage use by traffic with no origin or destination within the plan or development or extensions thereof. Streets shall be extended to the boundaries of a subdivision or land development plan if connection can be made to an existing or : z

recorded street in an adjacent subdivision or plan or if topography or- .

shape of the adjacent unplanned property suggests a logical -- extension exists to that property. The Planning Commission may require a developer whose land abuts a major highway to orient his plan away from the highway with no lots having access directly to i t and to limit his points of access into the plan or development to a minimum number with good sight distances. Lots in this case would back up to the highway or front on a marginal access street. Half-streets along the boundary of a proposed plan shall be prohibited except where the plan proposes to complete a half-street existing on an adjacent already subdivided property. In that case the paved portion of the half-street proposed in the plan shall be not less than twenty-four feet (24') wide along the entire right-of-way width. Alleys shall be prohibited unless the Township is permanently absolved from any maintenance responsibility for them and provided that any alley serve only as a secondary means of access to a lot. The developer may construct streets and install other improvements at the same t ime that buildings in the plan are being built, but no building within the plan shall be occupied until the street is acceptable to the Township across the front of the lot containing the building to be occupied and extending to completed portions of the road system.

22-803.2. Street Width:

A. Rights-of-way for all proposed streets abutting a subdivision or land development plan shall be at least fifty feet (50'.

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Type of Street

B. Pavements shall be at least twenty-four feet (24') in width except when the developer proposes some parking to occur on the street, in which case the pavement shall be not less than twenty-eight feet (28) in width.

C. Widths: Minimum street right-of-way widths and cartway widths shall be as follows:

Type of Development Cartway Right-of-way No on-street parking 24 ft. 50 ft.

I Local I With one side on-street parking I 28 ft. 36 ft.

50 ft. 60 ft.

Arteria I As required by Pennsylvania De pa rt m en t of T ra n s porta t i o n All types

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G.

Cartway width shall be measured from face of curb to face.of curb '1; when concrete curbs are proposed or required. Cartway width shall be measured from back of curb to back of curb when bituminous wedge curbs are proposed or required. Cartway width at cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum curb around diameter of not less than eight feet (80') In cases where a subdivision or land development is planned to join the street system of an existing subdivision, the above minimum requirements shall apply except where the existing streets and rights-of-way are larger than required. In this event, the Planning Commission may require that the new streets and rights-of-way be as large as the existing. Private covenants may apply if their provisions are in excess of this Chapter.

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A. The minimum centerline radius of a street curve shall be one hundred feet (100').

B. Adjacent horizontal tangents or adjacent vertical tangents shall be connected by an arc.

C. If tangents are used to join curves, the tangents shall be at least one hundred feet (100') in length.

D. For compound curves the radius of the curve with the greater radius shall be not more than fifty percent (50%) longer than the radius of the adjacent curve, or the transition between curves may be achieved by a three-centered compound curve.

E. Curves shall be superelevated when approved by the Township Engineer in relation to the radius of curves used.

F. Where horizontal alignment curves around a topographical or other obstruction or where a vertical alignment approaches a crest, there

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shall be maintained an unobstructed sight distance at all points along the curve of at least one hundred and fifty feet (150') measured three feet six inches (3' 6") above the finished road surface along the road centerline.

G. Vertical sag curves or crest curves shall be not less than one hundred and fifty feet (150') in arc length except at street intersections, which shall be graded as required by this Part. In no case shall vertical crest curves or sag curves be less than eighty feet (80') in length.

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22-803.4. Street Grades:

A. Centerline grades shall not exceed twelve percent (12%) with no slope over ten percent (10%) permitted over a distance in excess of twelve hundred feet (1,200'). Minimum grades along centerlines shall be not less than one percent B.

C. Vertical curves shall be installed on all street grade changes- '

exceeding one percent (1%). D. Maximum allowable grades:

1. Arterial - five percent (5%). 2. Collector - ten percent (10%). 3. Local - twelve percent (12%). 4. Cul-de-sac - maximum grade of the turn around pavement

portion of the cul-de-sac shall be five percent (5%).

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E. Minimum allowable grades: 1. Minimum grades on all streets shall not be less than one

percent (1%). 2. Grades less than two percent (2%) may be approved by the

Township Engineer when i t is shown that no drainage problems will be created.

3. Maximum grades on cul-de-sacs are five percent (5%). F. Vertical curves shall be installed on all street grade changes to

provide a minimum sight distance of: 1. Arterial - five hundred feet (500'). 2. Collector - three hundred and fifty feet (350'). 3. Local - two hundred feet (200').

22-803.5. Street Intersections:

A. Streets shall be laid out to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and not less than sixty degrees (60") or more than one hundred twenty degrees (1 20'). Where two (2) streets intersect, a third street from opposite sides, the distance between the centerlines of the two (2) streets shall be

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22-803.7.

22-803.8.

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E.

F.

not less than one hundred and twenty-five feet (125'), or else they shall intercept the third street directly opposite each other. Unobstructed sight distances shall be maintained at intersections. A triangular area whose sides are the centerlines of the intersecting streets and are not less than seventy-five feet (75') in length shall be maintained clear of any obstructions so that from any point along either side are visible between three feet six inches (3' 6") and eight feet (8') above the street surface. Where street grades at intersections exceed five percent (5%), a leveling area shall be provided so that within a distance of sixty feet (60') from the intersection of street centerlines a grade of not more than three percent (3%) shall be created. Intersections involving the crossing of more than two (2) streets

Intersecting pavements shall describe a radius of not less than twenty feet (20') at intersecting minor streets, twenty-five feet (25') .!; at intersecting minor and major streets and fifty feet (50') a.t- .- intersecting major streets. c

shall not be permitted. . .

Cul-de-sacs and Temporarv Dead-End Streets:

A. Streets to be permanently closed a t one end (cul-de-sacs) shall not be greater than twelve hundred feet (1,200') nor less than two hundred fifty feet (250') in length measured between the center of the turnaround at the closed end and the centerline of the intersected street at the other end. The turnaround shall have a right-of-way diameter of at least one hundred feet (100') and a paved diameter of at least eighty feet (80') on the outer edge. The paved portion shall be at least twenty-four feet (24') in width and the center of the cul-de-sac need not be paved if it is planted and maintained. If the full width of the cul-de-sac is paved, a paved diameter of eighty feet (80') shall be provided. If a subdivision or land development plan is developed over several phases and streets are to be extended as development proceeds, temporary dead-end streets produced in one phase to be extended in a later phase shall be provided with an all-weather turnaround area whose use and maintenance is guaranteed to the public by the developer.

B.

Street Construction Standards: Streets shall be graded, surfaced and improved to the widths and dimension shown on plans, profiles and cross-sections submitted by the developer and approved by the Board of Supervisors.

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Street Names and Signposts:

A. Streets that are extensions of existing streets or are substantially in alignment with them shall bear the name of the existing street.

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B. Street names shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors and shall not duplicate names already in use within the same postal zip code zone.

C. Approved street name signs shall be placed at all street intersections within the plan or at the intersection of existing streets and streets entering the plan.

D. Signs and supports may be provided by the Township at the developer's expense and installed by the developer, although the Township and developer may mutually agree on an alternative sign type.

Private Drives: Driveways entering public streets shall be graded to prevent stormwater flowing from the driveway or private street onto the paved portion of the public street. The street's gutter line shall be maintained across the driveway or private street, or stormwater may pass under, provided the gutter alignment is not compromised and the pipe under the driveway or private street is of sufficient size to carry -the '1; stormwater flow from the one hundred (100) year storm without creating' .

ponding on the upstream end.

22-803.9.

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- 22-803.10. Private Streets:

subdivision of lots subject to the following requirements:

A.

Private streets may be authorized to permit l imited

New private streets or extensions to existing private streets shall be platted with a fifty (50) foot right-of way and a one hundred (100) foot diameter cul-de-sac right of way at the end of the street. New private streets shall not service more than three (3) dwelling units. If an extension is proposed to an existing private street, the existing private street and the extension shall not service a total of more than three (3) dwelling units.

C. Private streets shall be constructed so as not to have vertical grades exceeding twelve (12%) percent. Private streets shall also be constructed so as to have a twenty-four (24) foot minimum cartway width and a minimum turnaround with a cartway diameter of eight (80) feet constructed with a minimum of a four (4) inch crushed aggregate base course. Private streets, including existing portions prior to the subdivision i f an extension is involved, shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) feet in length, as measured from the intersection of the cartway centerlines at one end, along the centerline of the private street, to the outermost part of the cul-de-sac turnaround. Only one private street shall be permitted for any parent tract of property existing as of the date of adoption of this Ordinance. If a subdivision is created after the adoption date of this Ordinance which includes a private street, then no other parcel, lot, remnant area or tract of land created in the init ial subdivision may be further subdivided with a second private streets.

B.

D.

E.

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F. Sales agreements for a l l lots abutting the private road shall include notification to purchasers of the nonliabil ity of the Township for road maintenance. In addition, a certificate of the nonliability of the Township shall be inscribed on the plan or plat when submitted for municipal approvals. A l l costs associated with the design, construction, maintenance or any other expense involving said street improvements shall be assumed by the private property owners accessing such street with no cost to the Township prior to final acceptance for dedication by the Township Supervisors. A l l properties depending on a private street for access shall be guaranteed an irrevocable right to the access under the terms of a right-of-way access easement, or other legal covenant. Such - access right shall be clearly noted on the subdivision land - development plans which create a private street, shall be included in the deeds for al l properties with access rights and shall be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Beaver County. . . ?e

G.

H.

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22-804. EASEMENTS

22-804.1. Public Utilities:

A. Where possible all utilities shall be placed within the street right-of-way but where that is not possible they shall be placed, except to accommodate unusual sanitary sewer or stormwater drainage conditions, within easements centered on side or rear lot lines. Easements across private property shall be not less than twenty feet (20') in width and shall be aligned across blocks and across plans. They shall be clearly identified on the final plan as to purpose. A minimum distance shall be maintained between any point of a residential building and the nearest petroleum products or natural gas transmission line in accordance with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulations, but in no case less than twenty feet (20').

B.

C.

22-804.2. Drainage:

A.

B.

C.

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Where a subdivision or land development plan is traversed by a watercourse or storm drainage line, a drainage easement shall be provided and recorded on the plan. The easement shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the watercourse or line as well as areas adjacent to the watercourse subject to frequent high water table conditions or utilized as detention ponds, etc. and t o allow access for work crews t o maintain the drainageway. To protect the integrity of the easement and the facil i t ies to be constructed thereon, the grantees shall not raise or lower the

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elevation of the subject property without the express written permission of the easement owner.

22-805. LOT LAYOUT

22-805.1. Every lot in a subdivision or land development shall abut a recorded street.

22-805.2. Side lines of lots shall be a t right angles or radial to street lines as nearly as possible.

22-805.3. Double frontage or reverse frontage lots shall be discouraged except where lots abut along their rear line an arterial roadway, in which case the rear building line of the lots shall be seventy-five feet (75') from the arterial roadway right-of-way line. . .

22-805.4. Minimum lot dimensions and areas shall not be less than those specified .!;

in the Township Zoning Ordinance for the zoning district wherein the I d - . is situated. -

22-805.5. Lot lines within a subdivision shall be arranged to minimize the amount of drainage passing from one (1) lot directly onto a neighboring lot. The Planning Commission may direct the developer to provide drainage easements or grade swales along lot lines to control drainage across lots.

22-805.6. Existing natural features, existing topography and significant trees shall be retained wherever possible and clearance of ground cover shall be minimized to reduce erosion and maintain drainage patterns.

22-805.7. Within a subdivision or land development plan where public sewage collection and water supply systems are not available, lot location and minimum lot size, as well as the location and size of on-lot sewage disposal systems, shall be determined by the Municipal Sewage Enforcement Officer under the regulations of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, as amended. The Officer's determinations shall not permit smaller lots than stipulated by the Township Zoning Ordinance but may require larger lots or a rearrangement of lots where unusual soil conditions dictate.

22-805.8. No land shall remain in a subdivision that is not platted for sale, development, or for permanent open space. Areas to be developed for uses other than dwellings shall be identified on the plan as to specific use and present and future ownership, and the Planning Commission may approve such areas as to use and location within the plan relative to circulation, parking to serve the areas and relation to the overall plan. Approved areas shall be designated "dedicated" or "reserved" on the final plan.

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22 -805.9.

22-805.10

1 22-806.

22-806.1.

The Board of Supervisors may require a developer to hold from development or sale for a period not in excess of one (1) year from the date of approval of the plan, certain specific areas within the subdivision needed for specific public improvements. If the Township, or a second public agency or authority, does not exercise its right to acquire the lands so held within the one (1) year period or a mutually agreed upon extension, the developer shall be free to develop them in accordance with his approved plan.

A plan may contain rear or "flag" lots under the following circumstances:

A. If the access to the rear lot may be extended to serve property beyond, the access right-of-way shall be not less than fifty feet (50') wide and its area to the back edge of the rear lot for calculating minimum lot size. The front lot shall be developed with its front yard abutting the right-of-way. If the access to the rear lot will not and cannot be extended to serve property beyond, the access right-of-way shall be not less than twenty-five feet (25') wide and its area between the public street and line of the rear lot nearest the street shall not be included in the area of the rear lot for calculating minimum lot size. The rear lot shall be developed with its front yard abutting the rear lot line of the front lot.

B.

SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY

Sewage Disposal:

A.

B.

C.

Every structure in any subdivision or land development plan or mobilehome park connected to a water supply shall also be connected to a sanitary sewage disposal system. Such system shall be either an individual on-lot system approved by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer, or a public authority system approved by the State Department of Environmental Protection. Where a public system existing adjacent to or within one thousand linear feet (1,000') of a major subdivision, land development plan or mobilehome park boundary, the developer shall connect all the lots or buildings with a water supply to the available system, constructing the necessary collector and lateral lines. In the event the proposed plan is not in the same watershed as the adjacent or nearby sewer connection and the authority with jurisdiction has no plans to extend lines beyond the edge of the watershed, the Board of Supervisors may allow the plan to proceed with individual on-lot systems . On-lot disposal systems approved by the Sewage Enforcement Officer shall be installed in compliance with the PaDEP "Standards for Sewage Disposal Facilities" and shall not be backfilled until

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inspected by the Sewage Enforcement Officer and he authorizes cover. No storm sewers, footer drains or downspouts shall be connected to any sanitary sewage disposal system. When a developer installs sewer lines to connect with those of a sewer authority with jurisdiction, he shall do so in accordance with the authority's rules and regulations. No sanitary sewer collector line shall be less than eight inches (8") inside diameter and no building lateral less than four inches (4") inside diameter.

D.

E.

F.

22.806.2. Water Supplv Svstem:

A. Every lot, dwelling unit, and each commercial business and public or semi-public building shall be provided with a potable water supply as hereinafter set forth of sufficient quality, quantity and pressure to meet the minimum standards of the Department of Environment Protection. If such standards are not applicable, the water supply shall be of sufficient quality, quantity and pressure to meet the requirements of the intended and actual use. Existing. Public Water Supplv Svstem: 1. Where a public water system exists adjacent to or within one

thousand feet (1,000') of a subdivision, land development plan or mobilehome park boundary, the developer shall connect every lot or principal building in the plan to the water supply, providing the necessary piping system, laterals and hydrants.

2. Water lines shall be installed in accordance with the regulations of the Public Utility Commission or authority with jurisdiction that will assume maintenance of the lines.

3. Water distribution lines shall not be less than six inches (6") inside diameter where the lines may be extended to other areas or where a fire hydrant is to be served by the line or other dimensions as required by the authority with jurisdiction.

4. Where a public water supply system will serve the plan, hydrants shall be placed so that no principal building on a lot is more than five hundred feet (500') distant from a hydrant. Hydrants shall be placed within street rights-of-way, preferably at street intersections. The plan for distribution of hydrants"in the subdivision or land development plan, and the quantity and pressure of water available at each hydrant, shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief of the fire company providing coverage for the plan.

Private Water Supplv or Proposed Public Water Svstem: Where the water to meet the requirements of this Part is to be supplied by private wells or a proposed public water system, the developer or applicant shall comply with the provisions of this Part, as well as the

B.

C.

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22-807.

22-807.1,

22-807.2.

22-807.3.

22-807.4.

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22-807.7.

22-807.8.

22-807.9.

applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and/or Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection .

SITE GRADING

Grading shall only be permitted as part of an approved land development or subdivision plan.

No grading shall occur within three feet (3') of any property boundary line or streetlroad right-of-way line except to allow connection of driveways or walks on the property to adjacent public streets or sidewalks, to grade off land immediately adjacent to a street/road right-of-way, or upon approval of the Township Engineer because of the presence of unusual grading or dra i nage cond i t ions.

Prior to the start of grading, top soil on the area to be graded shall be removed, stockpiled and protected from erosion for later use to bning the graded slopes to their final elevations. Sedimentation control material shall be placed along the lower elevations of areas to be graded to contain silt runoff.

Excavation of earth materials during grading shall result in a finish grade not in excess of one foot (1') vertical rise to each two feet (2') of horizontal run provided no fill material is placed over undisturbed soil in the excavated area except for topsoil.

Placing of earth fill upon previously undisturbed soil (dormant at least two [2] years) shall result in a finish grade not in excess of one foot (1') vertical rise to every two feet (2') of horizontal run.

Fill slopes shall be keyed into pre-existing undisturbed earth and well compacted in layers not to exceed eight inches (8) in thickness.

The toe of a slope shall be either graded to a natural existing drainageway or to a stormwater drainage system, or provided with a stormwater pipe draining to such a system.

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No stormwater originating above a graded slope shall be allowed to flow down over the face of the graded surface.

Slope areas shall be planted with fast-catching erosion-resisting materials such as hardy rye grasses, shrubs, etc., immediately upon completion of grading work. Hardy perennial grasses shall be sewn after the initial planting. Graded areas shall be protected from construction activity, covered with straw and contained along their lower elevations by hay bales until the planting has secured the slope.

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22-807.10.

22-807.11.

22-807.12.

22-807.13.

22-808.

22-808.1

22-808.2.

Where soil conditions apparently will permit steeper grades without sacrificing the stability of the graded slope, the developer shall present to the Zoning Officer a report prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer, bearing his Pennsylvania seal, testifying that the soil conditions in the area to be developed will tolerate grades up to a maximum proposed by the developer.

The Zoning Officer shall not issue a permit for construction requiring grading until the developer has presented an approved earth disturbance permit issued by either the Beaver County Office of the Soil Conservation Service or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, if such documents are required by this Section.

Individual lots shall not be graded until after a building permit has been issued for construction thereon, except as may .be needed for placement of public improvements. Developers are encouraged to clear only those trees that will interfere with the actual development of each lot.

In the event the developer proposes to utilize retaining walls, he shall keep them two feet (2') from any property or street right-of-way line, and shall provide drainage above the wall and at its toe. A wall or fence shall be provided along the top of a retaining wall. The design drawings for any retaining wall shall be approved by the Township Engineer prior to construction.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

Storm Sewer Pirse: The following; is a list of accerstable rsirses for use in the Townshirs:

A. B. C. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe. AASHTO-M304. D. Corrugated Galvanized Steel Pipe AASHTO-M245 Type I,

AASHTO-M2465 and AASHTO-M218, Type C-10 mi l coating on both surfaces where diameter of pipe is sixty inches (60") or more.

E. Corrugated Aluminum Alloy Pie AASHTO-N-196, Type I where diameter of pipe is sixty inches (60") or more.

F. Corrugated Aluminum Alloy Pipe-Arch AASHTO-M196, Type I where diameter of pipe is larger than sixty inches (60").

Stormwater Inlets: Stormwater inlets located in the street paving shall conform to the construction standard in Drawing No. 200.2 (SS-05). Type M Inlet Detail. Stormwater inlets in street paving shall conform to the construction standard in Drawing No. 200.2a (SS-06), Type "C" Inlet Detail, when required at low points. Stormwater inlets shall be placed at all low points, at street intersections and at points along both sides of the

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Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), ASTM C76 Class Ill and Class IV. Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Culvert Pipe. AASHTO-M304.


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22-808.5.

22-808.6.

22-808.7.

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street to ensure adequate drainage, but in no case shall the distance between stormwater inlets along the street exceed three hundred feet (300') unless approved by the Engineer. Stormwater inlets at street intersections shall be placed on the tangent and not on the curved portion. Additional inlets shall be constructed in areas as may be directed by the Engineer during construction to provide for proper control of surface water.

A. Grates and frames shall be structural steel, bicycle safe, and

B. Stormwater inlets SS-14 and SS-15 shall be modified to conform to Drawing No. 200.2.1 (SS-05B).

accommodate larger diameter pipe as per Drawing 200.2.2.

Stormwater Manholes: All manholes shall be precast concrete constructed in accordance with the construction standards in Drawing No. 200.3 (SS-OS), Typical Storm Sewer Manhole, and Drawing No. 200.3.1 (SS-07) Standard Manhole Frame and Cover. Manholes shall be installed at al l changes in alignment and grades of storm sewers as may be directed by the Township Engineer to provide for proper maintenance. If maintenance is not a problem, pipe may be installed on a curve provided the deflection angle of the pipe joint does not exceed the manufacturers specifications. See Drawing No. 200.3.3 (SS-09) for pipes under forty-eight inches (48") in diameter and Drawing No. 200.3.1 (SS-10) for pipes over forty-eight inches (48") in diameter. Inlets may be substituted for manholes where approved by the Township Engineer.

Maximum Distance Between Structures: The maximum distance between structures (inlets or manholes) shall be three hundred feet (300') unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

A. Yard Drains: Yard drains shall be precast concrete constructed in accordance with the construction standards in Drawing No. 200.4.1. The top unit may be substituted with Type M tops, if approved by the Engineer.

B. SDecial Under Drains (SS-12): Special under drains shall be installed in accordance with the standard in Drawing No. 200.4.2. The type of under drain installed shall be as directed by the Township Engineer.

Inlet Connections (SS-03): All connections to existing inlets shall be in accordance with Drawing No. 200.5.

Storm Sewer Lateral Connection: Al l storm sewer lateral connections shall be made in accordance with applicable law. Al l storm sewer lateral connections shall be located a t manholes or a t locations approved by the Township Engineer or his designated representative.

Township Design Requirements for Stormwater Management:

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A. General Reauirements: 1. The design criteria are intended to compliment Stormwater

Management Act P.L. 864, No. 167. Said act requires that actions be taken:

a) To assure that the maximum rate of stormwater runoff is not greater after development that prior to development activities; or

b) To manage the quantity, velocity and direction of resulting stormwater runoff in a manner which otherwise adequately protects health and property from possible injury.

c) Stormwater management design and construction will conform in general with the applicable recognized national and state acts, manuals, and references such as the Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Act and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation published forms.

2. All stormwater management plans shall be designed and certified by individuals registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and qualified to perform such duties.

3. Where applicable stormwater management facilities shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 105 (Dam Safety and Waterway Management) of Title 25, Environmental Protection of the Pen n sy I va n i a De part m en t of Env i ro n m e n t a I Protection .

4. Stormwater management facilities which involve a state highway shall be subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

5. Stormwater runoff from a project site shall flow directly into a natural watercourse or into an existing storm sewer system, or onto adjacent properties in a manner similar to the runoff characteristics of the pre-development flow.

6. Stormwater runoff shall not be transferred from one watershed to another unless the watersheds are sub-areas of a larger watershed that are tributary to a common point of interest within or near the perimeter of the property and documentation is provided that peak rates are not increased following development and that there will be no detrimental impact in downstream areas.

7. All stormwater runoff flowing over the project site shall be considered in the design of stormwater management facilities.

8. For any stormwater management facility requiring a permit to be issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, said permit along with support report and plans used to secure the permit shall also be submitted.

B. Stormwater Management Standards:

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1. Design Storms: Stormwater management facilities on al l development sites shall control the peak stormwater discharge for the 2, 10, and 100-year design storms. For developments larger than three (3) acres, the SCS 24-hour, Type II Rainfall Distribution shall be used for analyzing stormwater runoff in pre- and post-development conditions, as well as for designing runoff control facilities (except storm runoff collection and conveyance facilities). For development sites less than three (3) acres, the Rational Method may be utilized to determine peak flows and the Modified Rational Method used for design and routing of runoff control facilities. The rainfall data to be used for SCS TR-55 computations in Brighton Township are:

2.

3.

I Design Storm I 24-Hour Rainfall Return Period

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a) (For additional information or data on other return periods, consult the "Rainfall Duration Frequency Tables for Pennsylvania," produced by the Pennsylvania Department of E nvi ro n m e n t a I Protection , Office of Reso u rce Ma n agem en t , Bureau of Dams and Waterways Management, Division of Stormwater Management, Harrisburg, February 1983, or in its most recent update.)

b) If the Rational Method is used, the Region No. 1, Pennsylvania Rainfall Intensity - Duration - Frequency Chart shown in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Design Manual, Part 2, July 1986, shall be used to determine the rainfall intensity in inches per hour. See chart in Appendix A.

Where, in the judgment of the Township Board of Supervisors, the additional volume of stormwater runoff associated with a proposed development site will have a detrimental impact on downstream properties, and/or an existing downstream flood problem is documented, post-development peak flows may be required to be reduced to less than pre-development peak flows. Under these circumstances, acceptable peak flow rates will be determined a t the discretion of the Township for a given storm event(s) based on exiting downstream restrictions. Additional hydrologic studies or analyses may also be required. Calculation Methods: a) Development Sites: For the purposes of computing peak

flow rates, runoff hydrographs and storage requirements for . development sites, either the SCS Soil Cover Complex

Method as presented in the most recent version f Technical

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Release 55 (TR-55) shall be used, or the Rational Method as specified in Section 22-808.7 B 1 . When the Rational Method is used, the technical data in Appendix A shall be used to determine rainfall intensities, t ime of concentration, and runoff coefficients. The use of alternative hydrologic methodologies may be approved by the Township if sufficient justification and documentation of their application is provided. Stormwater Collection Convevance Facilities: For the purpose of designing storm sewers, open swales and other stormwater runoff collection and conveyance facilities, the Rational Method shall be utilized. Rainfall intensities for design should be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation rainfall charts in Appendix A. The design storm for storm sewers and swales that will discharge to detention facilities is the 100-year storm. The 10-year design storm for storm systems discharging to detention facilities shall be acceptable provided i t can be documented that runoff exceeding the 10-year capacity of the storm system during a 100-year storm event will ultimately discharge to the detention facility by alternative. The design storm for all other on-site storm sewers or swales is the 10-year storm event. Calculation sheets must be submitted. For storm inlets with multiple inflow pipes and/or bends where energy losses will be significant, inlet control conditions at the entrance to the outflow pipe shall be a design consideration to determine capacity. i. All stormwater collection and/or conveyances systems

routing water through or around the development site shall be designed for the 100-year storm event, unless it can be documented that said facilities will not create a hazard. A drainage easement shall be provided to contain and convey the 100-year flood event throughout the project site, beginning at the furthest upstream property line of the proposed development in the watersheds.

Pre-DeveloDment Conditions: The cover types for al l sites will be considered to be woods with light under brush in good hydrologic conditions at the t ime of proposed development. Al l hydrologic parameters used to calculate peak flow rates shall use the appropriate coefficients pertaining to these conditions, as recommended in the hydrologic methodologies noted in Section 22-808.7 B 3 a).

Post-Development Conditions: The hydrologic parameters used to develop peak flow rates shall be reflective of

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anticipated soil runoff characteristics following grading and development of the site.

4. Stormwater Management Facilities: Peak runoff rates for all areas within or impacting the project site shall be determined and considered in the design of stormwater management facilities. These calculations shall be based on land use, t ime of concentration and other standard hydrologic parameters.

5. Allowable Release Rates: The allowable release rates from stormwater management facilities, or a development site in general, shall be less (as per Section 22-808.7 B 2) then or equal to the pre-development peak runoff rates generated for the site. All stormwater runoff discharged from the site that is not controlled by a stormwater management facility shall be accounted for in the determination of the allowable release rates for the full range of storm events.

6. Joint Development of Control Systems: Stormwater control systems may be planed and construction in coordination by two (2) or more developments so long as they are in compliance with Section 22-808.1.

7. Small Developments: A small development shall be definFd as a site that creates less than five thousand (5,000) square feet of impervious surface, and shall be exempt from the preparation of a detailed stormwater management plan as specified in Section 22-808.7C. However, such developments must still provide safe management of stormwater runoff in accordance with the performance standards, Section 22-808.1 of this Article and as approved by the Township. a) Applications for small development shall include a plan

which describes, narratively and graphically, the type and location of proposed on-site stormwater management techniques or the proposed connection to an existing storm sewer system.

b) Runoff calculations, as required at the discretion of the Township Engineer, shall be prepared in accordance with Section 22-808.1

c) The Township Engineer shall review and approve the proposed provisions for stormwater management for a small development.

C. Stormwater Management Plan: 1. General Requirements:

a) No final subdivision or land development plan shall be approved, no permit authorizing construction issued, or any earthmoving or land disturbance activity initiated unt'il the final stormwater management plan for the development site is approved in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

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b) A letter from the Beaver County Conservation District approving the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan must also be received prior to the initiation of any grading. In the event that submission to the BCCD is not required by the Township, an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan prepared in accordance with the most recent version of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 102, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Manual must be approved by the Township Engineer.

c) Exemptions: The following activities are specifically exempt from this Article: i. Use of land for gardening primarily for home

consumption. 1 1 . Use of land for construction of landscaping

improvements, provided such improvements do not significantly alter the runoff characteristics %of the land. Agricultural use of lands when operated in accordance with a farm conservation plan approved by the local soil conservation district that such use will not cause excessive erosion and sedimentation.

Stormwater Management Report: A written and bound report shall be submitted including, but not necessarily limited to the following information: a) Proposed name or identifying t i t le of project, the name and

address of the landowner and developer of the project site, as well as the name, address, and telephone number of consultant who prepared the stormwater management plan.

b) Stormwater management report date and date of the latest revision to the report.

c) Typewritten narrative report that should include sections describing the following items: i. Stormwater management plan objectives. 1 1 . Hydrologic procedures used to develop plan. III. Description(s) of pre-development watershed

conditions. iv. Description(s) of post-development watershed

conditions. v. Description(s) of proposed plan detention facility(s)

and proposed outlet control. vi. Summary tables for pre-development and

post-development peak flows, detention facility(s) allowable release rates, stage-storage-outflow characteristics and storm-routing results.

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3.

d) Watershed maps delineating pre-development and post-development watershed boundaries, as well as the flow path and segments used to determine t ime of concentrations for each watershed.

e) Al l hydrologic and hydraulic computations associated with the stormwater management plan, appended and referenced in the narrative. Storm sewer calculations and watershed map delineating all sub-areas used to size and compute flows for storm sewer system.

g) Operation and Maintenance Program: The report shall contain a proposed maintenance plan for all stormwater control facilities, in accordance with the following: i. Identify the proposed ownership entity (e.g. Township,

property owner, homeowner’s association, other management entity.) A maintenance program for all facilities, outlining the type of maintenance activities, probably frequencies, personnel and equipment requirements, and estimated annual maintenance costs. A note shall be placed on the recorded plan: “As per the approved Stormwater Management Plan, the Township shall have right of access to the on-site detention facility for the right of maintenance in the event the owner, assigns or heirs do not-adequately maintain the facility. The owner, assigns or heirs shall reimburse the Township for all costs associated with said maintenance. The aforementioned rights granted the Township in no way diminish the responsibility of the owner, assigns or heirs of said maintenance, and no liability will be assumed by the Township associated with required access for maintenance p u r p o s e s .‘I

A copy of the proposed Erosion and Sedimentation Control narrative and plans shall be submitted. The narrative and accompanying plans shall also be submitted to the Beaver County Conservation District for review and approval.

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4. Stormwater Controls: Al l proposed stormwater runoff control measures must be shown on the development site plans, including methods for collecting, conveying and storing stormwater runoff on-site. The preliminary plan should provide information on the general type, location, sizing, etc:’ of all proposed facilities and their relationship to the existing watershed drainage system.

5. Easements, Rinhts-of-Wav, Deed Restrictions: Al l existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way for drainage and/or

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access to stormwater control facilities shall be shown, and the proposed owner identified. Drainage easements shall be delineated and recorded for all permanent facilities, swales and storm sewers to identify their permanency and provide maintenance access. Show any areas subject to special deed restrictions relative to or affecting stormwater management on the development site.

6. Permits/ApDrovaIs: A l ist of any approvals/permits relative to stormwater management that will be required from other governmental agencies (e.g., an obstructions permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) and anticipated dates of submission/receipt should be included with the plan submission. Copies of applications may be requested by the Township. All stormwater or drainage-related computations or reports associated with these permit applications shall be submitted to the Township for reference and for review.

7. 100-Year Flooddain Delineation: Stormwater management facilities located with or affecting the floodplain of any watercourse shall also be subject to the requirements of the Township "Floodplains" Ordinance as amended from t ime to time, which regulates construction and development within areas of the Township subject to flooding. The 100-year floodplain must be delineated on all plans for all watercourses which have a watershed area of one hundred and fifty (150) acres or greater. Where, in the judgment of the Township, private property or public facilities may be adversely affected by the proposed activity, the 100-year floodplain shall be established for any watercourse. The 100-year floodplain shall be delineated by one of the following methods: i. The FIS study by the Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA). ii. A hydrologic report prepared by an individual

registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform such duties. Calculations and channel hydraulic characteristics used to determine floodplain l imits shall be provided.

8. Municipal Liabilitv Disclaimer: Approval of a stormwater management plan by the Township shall not be construed as an indication that said plan complies with the requirements, laws, or standards of any agency of the Commonwealth which may or may not govern said activity.

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D. Design Criteria for Stormwater Detention Facilities: The following criteria shall be utilized for the design of proposed detention facilities. 1. Detention facility(s) shall be designed such that the

post-development peak runoff rates f rom the developed site are controlled at levels consistent with the allowable release rates determined for the 2, 10, and 100-year design storms.

2. All detention facilities shall be equipped with outlet structures to provide discharge control for the 2, 10, and 100-year storm events. Provisions shall also be made for auxiliary structures that are capable of passing the post-development 100-year storm peak runoff flows, presuming blockage of all lower flow controls, without damaging the faci I i t ies.

3. Shared storage facilities, which provide stormwater detention for more than one (1) development site, will be encouraged. Such facilities shall meet the design criteria contained in this Section. Runoff from the development sites involved shall be conveyed to the facility in a manner so as to void adverse impacts, such as flooding or erosion, t o channels and properties located between the development site and the shared storage facilities.

4. Where detention facilities are used, the design of multiple-use facilities, such as ball fields or similar recreational uses, are encouraged wherever feasible.

5. As a general rule, detention facilities will be designed as dry basins, although wet facilities wil l be considered in specific situations where they can be shown to represent a significant amenity to the development and/or the Township. Facilities should be designed to induce water depths as shallow as possible.

6. Except in approved wet basins, stormwater detention basins will be designed to drain completely. A low-flow channel shall be installed to facilitate the conveyance of storm sewer flows to the basin outlet during frequent storm events. All interior portions of the basin will slope toward the outlet or low flow channel at a min imum slope of one percent (1%). (Drawing No. 200.7.46)(SW-04). All impoundment areas shall be adequately under drained to prevent long term ponding of water.

7. Detention facility outfall pipes shall have a min imum of two (2) anti-seepage collars installed along the profile of the pipe. Anti-seepage collars shall be constructed of reinforced concrete. (Draw i ng No. 200.7.4.7)( SW -05).

8. All detention facilities designed with an earthen dam shall provide a min imum of one foot (1') of freeboard between the peak emergency spillway design flow elevation and the top of the embankment.

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9. Emergency spillways not excavated in existing ground shall be designed with a suitable erosion protection l ining approved by the Township. Rip rap spillways shall provide a concrete cutoff wall at the spillway design crest elevation. (Drawing No.

10. All embankments will be designed according to sound engineering practice for such structures and must meet the approval of the Township Engineer. Facilities with a design water depth in excess of ten feet (10') may require a supporting report f rom a geotechnical engineer. In general, impoundment areas shall be designed to be contained with areas excavated within existing ground, rather than fill, whenever possible. Impoundment areas designed within fill shall require a supporting report from a geotechnical engineer addressing potential infiltration concerns and recommended solutions.

11. The outside slopes of the embankment shall not exceed two (2) horizontal t o one (1) foot vertical. The interior slopes of the structure within the pool area should not exceed a slop of three (3) horizontal to one (1) vertical. Design of facilities with flatter slopes for aesthetics and as a maintenance consideration are encouraged. (Drawing No. 200.7.4.1 1)(SW-01). Except where special erosion protection measures are provided, all disturbed areas wil l be graded evenly, topped with four inches (4) of topsoil, fertilized, seeded and mulched by methods consistent with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408. All outfalls t o and from the facility shall be provided with end walls and erosion control measures as per Section 22-808.10. (Drawing No. 200.10) (SW-02).

14. Outlet control structures shall be constructed of reinforced concrete (cast-in-place or precast) and shall be recessed into the embankment wherever practical. (Drawing No. 200.7.4.14a) (SW-02). Trash racks for low-flow control openings should be designed to provide four to ten (4-10) times the area of the low-flow opening, and facilitate debris removal and maintenance. (Drawing No. 200.7.4.14b) (SW-03).

15. Access to all detention facilities shall be provided to the Township for maintenance purposes. This access shall be via a ten foot (10') wide access road at a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) if necessary to access the facility location, and by a written statement on recorded plans from the owner/operator of the facility granting access t o the Township as noted in this Sect ion. Detention facilities that are designed as sedimentation facilities during construction operations shall be desilted and regraded to original design dimensions and have all temporary

200.7.4.9)( S W - 06).

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sedimentation control devices removed prior to their conversion to detention facilities. Low-flow channels and under drains should be installed with the conversion of the facility. In subdivision or projects that are constructed in phases with individual detention facilities employed as sedimentation basins, said facilities shall be converted to their ult imate use as stormwater management facilities as soon as their tributary areas are stabilized per Beaver County Conservation District standards. This conversion may be requested by the Township] with supportive corroboration from the Beaver County Conservation District] and shall be implemented as outlined in this Section and the approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. An as-built drawing shall be required for each stormwater detention facility constructed. The drawing shall represent certification of the volume of the facility and the depth vs. storage relationship, as well as the elevational relationships and dimensions of flow controls, including emergency spillways as appropriate. These relationships shall be shown on the drawing in table form or in report form. In the event that these relationships vary from the computations provided in the approved plan, revised storm routings may be required at the discretion of the Township. The drawing shall be stamped by a Registered Profession Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor and submitted t o the Township within sixty (60) days of the completion of the facility. No facility will be accepted unti l this requirements has been fulfilled.

E. Design Criteria for Collection/Convevance Facilities: 1. As a general rule, no stormwater may be discharged to

unprotected areas such as hillsides or fills without special erosion and/or energy dissipation controls being installed. Stormwater shall either be conveyed to the nearest established stream channel as approved by the Township, or provided with an approved energy dissipation device. Conveyance shall be by pipe or erosion protected ditch.

2. The design for culverts, pipes, and other stormwater conveyance structure shall be consistent with the design of the other stormwater management facilities. In the event that these structures are to be permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or Department of Transportation, the design criteria required by the state agency shall be utilized.

3. All sites shall be graded to provide drainage away from and around structures to prevent potential flooding damage.

4. Collectiotl/conveyance facilities should not be installed parallel and close to the top or bottom of major embankments to avoid the possibility of embankment failure, with the exception of

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those facilities specifically designed to prohibit stormwater runoff f rom eroding slopes or preventing runoff f rom damaging downstream properties. Stormwater shall be collected and conveyed from upslopb areas in a manner designed to prevent damage to downslope property(s) consistent with appropriate engineering standards. This system shall be identified by permanent easements with the party responsible for maintenance identified.

F. Disposal of Stormwater from Roof, Foundation and Drivewav Drains: 1. Individual lots that are required to provide for on-lot stormwater

management facilities per the stormwater management plan shall be identified on the recorded plan(s) for the subdivision.

2 . No roof, driveway or foundation drains shall be discharged onto the right-of-way of any street or the pavement of any street. They may be connected to the street stormwater collection system of pipes or inlets. All residential dwellings not connected to a private or public stormwater collection and management system shall install a stormwater containment and disposal system at the direction of the Township in accordance with Drawing No. 200.7.6.2 (SS-13).

3. Other acceptable methods of disposal include underground tanks, infiltration devices, storm sewers, large diameter pipe chamber systems and grassed or other ground surfaces provided adequate consideration is given to erosion protection, or any other method approved by the Township.

4. A t no t ime will any roof, driveway or foundation drains be allowed to be connected to the sanitary sewer line.

5. The use of splash blocks are permitted. The location of the splash block discharge must be a min imum of five feet (5') f rom foundations and ten feet (10') f rom the property line. Exceptions to this method may be permitted in the instance of townhouses or similar structures where common property lines exist. No stormwater runoff may be directed in such a manner as to disturb or damage neighboring properties. Houses located on the low side of the road can use a solid pipe or corrugated pipe (minimum of 4 diameter) t o the rear of the lot t o a point of discharge onto a rock apron (size and dimensions to be specified) not less than ten feet (10') f rom the adjacent neighboring property line, provided said discharge has been accounted for within the approved stormwater management plan and the discharge does not impact downstream property owners. Lots shall be graded in such a manner as to divert stormwater runoff away from adjacent property and structures consistent with appropriate engineering standards.

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Design Storm Frequency 2 -year 1 O-year

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Rainfall Depth in Inches 2.38 3.42 4.86

G . P re- Development Cond i t ions: 1. For the purpose of calculating pre-development peak flow rates,

all sites will be considered t o be in a heavily forested cover type at the t ime of development.

2. For the purposes of calculating pre-development peak flow rates, all lands shall be considered to be in good hydrologic condition.

Methods of Calculations of Runoff: 1. The methods of computation used to determine peak discharge

and runoff shall be:

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The USDA Soil Conservation Service Soil-Cover-Complex Method as set forth in the latest edition or Urban Hydrology for Small Watershed, Technical Release No. 55, as published by SDCS; or the Rational Method when approved by the engineer for small sites. The Rational Method of Q=CIA where Q is the peak discharge of the watershed in cubic fee per second, C is the coefficient of runoff as per Runoff Coefficients Appendix No. 1. I is the intensity of rainfall in inches per hour, and A is the area of watershed in acres. If the Rational Method is used the attached Overland Velocity vs. Water Course Slope Chart shall be used t o determine the average overland velocity. If the SCS 24-hour, Type II Rainfall Distribution is used, the rainfall depths in inches for each of the design storms is shown below:

For additional information or data on other return periods, consult "Rainfall Duration Frequency Tables for Pennsylvania," published by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Resource Management, Bureau of Dams and Waterways Management, Division of St or m wa ter Pen n sy Iva n i a, February 1983 or its most recent update. If the Rational method is used, the Region No. 1, Pennsylvania Rainfall Intensity - Duration - Frequency Chart shown in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Design Manual, Part 2, July 1986 shall be used to determine the rainfall intensity in inches per hour. See chart in the Appendix. Runoff calculations shall include a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis indicating volume and velocities of flow and the

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grades, sizes, and capacities of water carrying structures, sediment basins, retention and detention structures and sufficient design information to construct such facilities. Runoff calculations shall also indicate both pre-development and post-development rates for peak discharge of stormwater runoff f rom the project site.

I . Design Standards - Water Carrying Facilities: 1. All storm sewer pipes, culverts and bridges (excluding detention

and detention basin outfall structures) conveying, water originating only from within the boundaries of the project site shall be designed for a 10-year storm event. All storm sewer pipes, culverts and bridges (excluding detention and retention basin outfall structures) conveying water originating f rom off-site be designed for 100-year storm event, unless i t can be demonstrated that said facilities will not create a hazard. Natural drainage easement shall be provided to contain and convey the 100-year frequency flood throughout the project site. Easements shall begin at the furthest upstream property line of the proposed development in a watershed.

2. The capacities of storm sewers and open swales or channels shall be computed from the Manning Equation.

3. Additional engineering analysis may be required by the Township Engineer.

4. Discharging stormwater off the property to an existing facility will require supporting calculations to prove the adequacy of the downstream facilities. The developer, subject t o Township approval, may elect .to upgrade downstream facilities to accommodate the generated runoff.

5. All storm sewer pipes, culverts, bridges, outlet structures and emergency spillways shall include a satisfactory means of dissipating the energy of flow at its outlet t o assure conveyance of flow without endangering the safety and integrity of the downstream drainage area.

Design Standards - Detention Facilities: 1. All detention facilities shall be equipped with outlet structures

capable of providing discharge control for the 2, 10 and 100-year storm frequencies. Provisions shall also be made for auxiliary structures, spillways and pipe that are capable of passing the post-development 100-year storm runoff flows without endanger i ng the detention faci I it ies.

2. All detention facilities constructed with earth embankments shall be designed and constructed with a min imum freeboard elevation of one foot (1’) between the peak emergency spillway design flow elevation and the top of the embankment.

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All detention facility embankments shall have a min imum top width of levee of ten feet (lo’), interior slopes of not less than three to one (3:l) and exterior slopes of not less than two to one (2: 1). If the Rational Method is used the design storm duration will be the one which requires the maximum storage. Such a storm will be determined by analyzing various rainfall durations to determine the maximum storage required. Provide a stage/discharge table for the detention facilities. Provide a storage/elevation table for the detention facilities. Provide calculations, planimeter readings or other data to document the storage/elevation table. Al l outlet structures and emergency spillways shall include a satisfactory means of dissipating the energy of flow at its outlet t o assure conveyance of flow without endangering the safety and integrity of the basin and the downstream drainage area. To ensure that the detention system will not become a health hazard or public nuisance, means shall be provided to drain the pond completely.

K. Stormwater Management Plan Contents: The following items shall be included as part of the stormwater management plan: 1. Written and bound report including the following information:

Proposed name or identifying t i t le or project. Name and address of the landowner and developer of the project site. Name, address and telephone number of the consultant who prepared the stormwater management plan. Stormwater management report date and date of the latest revision to the report. Typewritten narrative outl ining the objectives of the proposed stormwater management plan. Stormwater runoff calculations for both pre-development and post -development conditions. Maintenance responsibility for the detention system shall remain with the developer and his successory in title. A legal agreement will be recorded with the Final Plat to that effect. An ownership and maintenance program that clearly sets forth the ownership and maintenance responsibilities of all temporary and permanent stormwater management facilities and erosion and sedimentation control facilities, including:

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Description of temporary and permanent maintenance requirements. Identification of a responsible individual, corporation, association or other entity for ownership and maintenance of both temporary and permanent storm w a t er management a n d erosion sed i mentation control faci I i t ies. Establishment of suitable easements for access to all facilities. Establishment of a graded roadway from public sewers to the detention facilities suitable for maintenance equipment.

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Proposed name or identifying t i t le of project. Name of the landowner and developer of the project site. Name and address of consultant who prepared the stormwater management plan. Plan date and date of the latest revision to the plan. Location Map - provide a key map showing the development site location at a min imum scale of two thousand feet (2,000’) to the inch. The names, locations and dimensions of streets, buildings, water courses, bodies of water, swales, drainage facilities, tree masses, significant trees, wetlands and other existing or proposed features on the site or which will be affected by runoff f rom the development . Existing and final contours with sufficient details t o show all stormwater surface drainage. The location of the benchmark and the datum used shall also be i nd ica ted . The boundaries of the watershed(s) and (where applicable) sub-basin(s) as they are located on the development site and identify name(s) or number(s). The watershed and sub-basin areas. Tract boundaries showing distances and bearings. Soil types and boundaries as designated by the USDA SCS Soil Survey of Beaver County. Show the location of the flow path utilized to estimate the pre-development and post-development t ime of concentration and identify each flow segment on the topographic plan .

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22-808.8.

22-808.9.

22-808.10.

2. 100-Year Floodplain Delineation: a) Stormwater management facilities located within or

affecting the floodplain of any watercourse shall also be subject to the requirements of Township Code “Floodplains,” as amended from t ime to time, which regulates construction and development within areas of the Township subject to flooding.

b) The 100.year floodplain must be delineated on al l plans for all watercourses which have a watershed area of one hundred and fifty (150) acres or greater. Where, in the judgment of the Township Engineer, private property or public facilities may be adversely affected by the proposed activity, the 100-year floodplain shall be established for any watercourse.

c) The 100-year floodplain shall be delineated by one of the following methods: i. A hydrologic report prepared by the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ii. A hydrologic report prepared by an individual

registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform such duties.

d) Municioal Liability Disclaimer: Approval of a stormwater management plan by the Township shall not be construed as an indication that said plan complies with the requirements, laws or standards of any agency of the Commonwealth which may or may not govern said activity.

e) Outlet Structures in Detention Basins (SD-08): Outlet structures in detention basins shall be constructed with reinforced concrete, Drawing No. 200.7.5.

f) Detention Basin Low Flow Channels (SD-07): Detention basin low flow channels shall be constructed in accordance with Detention Basin Low Flow Channel, Drawing 0. 200.7.6.

g) Detention Basin Outlet Pioes (SW-01): Detention basin outlet pipes shall have two (2) or more anti-seep collars.

Storm Sewer Trench (SS-01): All storm sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with the standard in Drawing No. 200.8, Typical Storm Trench Detail where located under all proposed pavements.

Cradles and Reinforcements for Sewers: All cradles and reinforcements for sewers shall be approved by the Engineer.

HeadwalVEnd Wall (SS-02): Concrete headwalls and splash aprons shall be constructed in accordance with the construction standard in Drawing No. 200.10a Standard Type D-2 End Wall Detail, ‘at the outfall of all storm sewers. Where watercourses are piped and filled, concrete

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headwall and splash aprons shall be constructed a t both ends of the pipe. Rip rap shall be placed at end walls in accordance with Drawing No. 200.10b, Rip Rap Detail (SS-04).

A. Rip Rars: All r ip rap used for outlet protection, bank stabilization or other means of protection shall be designed and installed in accordance with specifications outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publications 408 and 72.

22-808.1 1. Concrete Encasement and Anchors for Sewers: All concrete encasement and anchors for sewers shall be approved by the Township Engineer.

22-808.12. Construction for Drors Manholes: Al l connections for drop manholes shall be approved by the Engineer.

22-808.13. Design Criteria for Stormwater Collection/Convevance Facilities: For the purpose of designing storm sewers, open swales and other stormwater runoff collection and conveyance facilities, the Rational Method shall be applied. Rainfall intensities for design should be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Rainfall Charts. The design storm for storm sewers is ten (10) years. The design storm for storm sewer outfall channels is ten (10) years. Calculation sheets must be submitted.

A. Where i t is required to collect and convey the 100-year event to the detention facilities, the storm sewers shall be sized as required to accommodate such an event without overflowing onto the ground surface and in compliance with Drawing No. 200.10b, Rip Rap Detail SS-04.

22-808.14. Locat ion of Col I ect ion/Conveva nce Faci I i ties: Col lect ion/conveya nce facilities should not be installed parallel and close to the top or bottom of a major embankment to avoid the possibility of damage to the facility due to embankment failure or of damage to the embankment due to facility failure.

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22-808.15. Storm Sewer Outfall Channels and Drainage Swales: Permissible velocities of various channel linings (vegetation, rock lined, rip-rap, gabions [Drawing No. 200.14 {SD-04}] etc.) shall be in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual published by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Storm sewer outfall channels shall be trapezoidal or triangular shape with side slopes not to exceed two (2) horizontal to one (1) vertical (Ratio). Storm sewer outfall channels shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Design Manual Part 2 - Publication 13, Section 13.3 tit led Watercourse Erosion Protection. Where drainage swales or open channels are used, they shall be suitably designed for ease of maintenance.

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Sorings: Any springs encountered during construction shall be piped and connected to the storm sewer system or extended to a natural watercourse as may be approved by the Township Engineer.

Roof and Foundation Drains: No roof or foundation drains shall be discharged onto the right-of-way of any street or the pavement of any street. They may be connected to the street stormwater collection system of pipes or inlets. Al l residential dwellings not connected to a private or public stormwater collection and management system shall install a stormwater containment and disposal system in accordance with Drawing No. 200.7.6.2 (SS-13 and SS-14).

Erosion and Sediment Control: Measures shall be designed and used during construction as per approved plans from the Beaver County Conservation District (Section ) and in accordance with the details presented herein and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Chapter 102, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Pjogram Manual.

A. Straw Bale Barrier (ES-01) - See Drawing No. 200.18.1 6. Silt Barrier Fence (ES-02) - See Drawing No. 200.18.2 C. Rock Construction Entrance (ES-03) - See Drawing No. 200.18.3 D. Diversion Swale (ES-04) - See Drawing No. 200.18.4 E. Sediment Trap Outlet (ES-05) - See Drawing No. 200.18.5 F. Rock Filter (ES-06) - See Drawing No. 200.18.6 G. Sediment Basin (ES-07) - See Drawing No. 200.18.7 H. Soil Erosion Matting (ES-08) - See Drawing No. 200.18.8

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

No earth movement or removal of trees or ground cover in any development plan, except a minor subdivision or an earth disturbance of less than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet, shall commence unti l an erosion and sedimentation control plan has been reviewed by the County Conservation District and the Township Planning Commission, and approved.

The plan shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor using as his guide the "Handbook for Earthmoving Activities and Erosion and Sedimentation Control in Beaver County." The Engineer is urged to consult with the Beaver County Conservation District on the plan's requirements and his responsibilities.

If the site proposed for development contains twenty-five (25) acres or more to be disturbed by earth movement and/or vegetation removal or involves realignment of a stream or drainageway the developer shall

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secure an Earth Disturbance Permit from the Department of Environmental Protection.

Evidence that a plan has been prepared and approved by the Soil Conservation District, or that a special earth disturbance permit has been issued, shall be provided before final approval can be granted by the Township on a subdivision or development plan.

The approved erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be kept on the construction site available for inspection by public officials unti l the work covered by it has been completed.

MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS

Sidewalks, if recommended by the Planning Commission and required by the Board of Supervisors, shall be at least four feet (4') wide and shall be either four inches (4") of concrete or two inches (2") of ID-2 asphalt on a four inch (4) base of crushed stone. Concrete shall be reinforced with six foot by six foot (6' x 6') Number 9 welded wire fabric with cut joints every six (6) running feet and expansion joints every thirty feet (30'). The surface shall be treated t o provide traction. No sidewalks shall have a grade over twelve percent (12%). Sidewalks may be required to connect large development plans to schools or other public facilities.

Street lights may be recommended by the Planning Commission and required by the Board of Supervisors for installation by a developer at street intersections where a hazard exists. Street lights shall be on their own standard and served from an underground source. Luminaires and standards shall be acceptable to the Board of Supervisors and electric uti l i ty company before installation. The Township shall not assume the cost or electric power for any installation within a subdivision plan.

All electric, telephone and cable TV lines serving any subdivision, land development plan, mobilehome park or recreational vehicle park that are not to be located in rights-of-way existing prior to the plan development shall be placed underground in street rights-of-way or other recorded easements in accordance with Public Util i ty Commission orders of July 8, 1970, or amendments thereto. Any exceptions shall be made only after successful appeal to the P.U.C.

Where easements or rights-of-way are shared by several utilities, each shall be placed with respect to the requirements of the other relative to depth and separation. Transformers, switch gear and other appurtenances to electric and telephone systems shall be placed either in secured vaults in the ground or pad mounted in secured steel containers made as inconspicuous as possible by evergreen landscaping.

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22-811. PROVISION FOR A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT

An executed agreement/contractuaI commitment may be required in writ ing signed by the applicant and approved by the Township Solicitor. Such agreement/contractuaI commitment may include, but not be l imited to, requirements that the applicant or developer is bound not to cause any physical change in the land or to any structure which requires prior approval or the issuance of a permit, or both, from any governmental body or agency unti l such permits or approvals are actually obtained and specifying among other things that the subdivision or land development shall be completed and maintained in the manner approved in the final plan within the t ime schedule agreed upon and the hours within which construction take place, the maintenance of existing and proposed roads and facilities and authorizing the Township t o obtain an immediate ex parte injunction, the withdrawal of permits and such other remedies as the Township deems appropriate against the applicant, its agents and contractors in the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, if work is commenced without such permits or approvals or violation of other terms in the agreement and specifying any other remedies for failure of the developer to comply.

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PART 9

CERTIFICATES, AFFIDAVITS, APPROVALS

22-901. CERTIFICATES, AFFIDAVITS, APPROVALS

The applicable certificates quoted herein shall be inscribed on the final plan or plat and shall be properly signed and attested when the final plan is submitted to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. All certificates shall be placed on the final plan or plat in an arrangement suitable for placement of all required seals and stamps.

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TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA

2568 DARLINGTON ROAD, BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010

TELEPHONE (724) 843-81 77

OWNERS ADOPTION Know All Men By These Presents, that (I or We)

(City, Borough, Township) of

of the - (Name of Owner or Owners)

, County of

Commonwealth of (or State) , for (myself, ourselves), (my, our) heirs, executors, administrators and assign, do hereby adopt this as (my, our) Plan of Subdivision of (my, our) property, situate in the Township of Chippewa, County of Beaver, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for divers advantages accruing to (me, us) do hereby dedicate forever, for public use for highway, drainage, sewage and utility purposes, all drives, roads, lands, rights-of-way, easements, ways and other public ways shown upon the plan, with the same force and effect as if the same had been opened through legal proceedings and in consideration of the approval of said plan and any future acceptance of said public highways, rights-of-way and easements by said County of Beaver or Township of Chippewa (I or We),

, hereby agree (Name of Owner or Owners)

to and by these presents do release and forever discharge said County of Beaver or said Township of Chippewa, their successors or assigns from any liability for damages arising and to arise from the appropriation of said ground for public highways, and other public uses and the physical grading thereof to any grades that may be established. This dedication and release shall be binding upon

(Name of Owner or Owners) , and assigns and purchasers of lots in this plan. I

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, (I or We) hereunto set (my, our) hands(s) and seal(s) this -day of - 1 A.D., 20-. ATTEST:

I (Owner of . - Owners) .-

Owners) The foregoing adoption and dedication is made by

with the full understanding and agreement that

, - ., (Owner or

- (Name of Individual)

(Owner or Owners) the approval of the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Chippewa, if hereto attached, will become null and void unless this plan is recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office of Beaver County, County Courthouse, Beaver, Pennsylvania within ninety (90) days of said approval.

(SEAL)

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES THE DAY OF ,20-.

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TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1

COUNTY OF BEAVER 1 } ss:

Before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for said County and Commonwealth, personally appeared the above named

(Owner or Owners) who acknowledged the foregoing release and dedication and plan of subdivision to be (his, her, their) act and deed and desired the same to be recorded as such:

WITNESS MY HAND AND NOTARIAL SEAL this day of 920-

\

(SEAL)

My Commis - i

(Notary Public)

n Expires the day of $ 2 0

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TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

CORPORATION ADOPTION

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Resolution

of the Board of Directors, thereof does hereby adopt this as its Plan of Subdivision of its Property situate in the Township of Chippewa, County of Beaver, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for divers advantages accruing to it, does hereby dedicate forever, for public use for highway, drainage, sewage and utility purposes, all drives, roads, streets, lanes, rights-of-way, easements, ways and other public ways shown upon the plan, with the same force and effect as if the same had been opened through legal proceedings and in consideration of the approval of said plan and any future acceptance of said public highways, rights-of-way and easements by said County of Beaver or Township of Chippewa

, by virtue of a

(Name of Corporation)

, hereby covenants and ( Name of Corporation)

agrees to and by these presents does release and forever discharge said County of Beaver or said Township of Chippewa, their successors or assigns from any liability for damages arising and to arise from the appropriation of said ground for public highways and other public uses and the physical grading thereof to any grades that may be established. This dedication and release shall be binding upon

, its ) ( Name of Corporation)

successors and assigns and purchasers of lots in this plan. In Witness whereof, the said Corporation has caused its Corporate Seal to be affixed by the hand of its President and same to be attested by its secretary, this A.D. 20 day of -

- (SEAL) (Name of Corporation)

. ~. : _. *ATEST; (SEAL)

(SEAL)

The foregoing Adoption and Dedication is made by

with full understanding and agreement that the approval of the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Chippewa, if hereto attached, will become null and void unless this plan is recorded in the Recorder of Deeds of Beaver County, Courthouse, Beaver, Pennsylvania, within ninety (90) days of date of said approval.

(SEAL) (Name of Corporation)

- (SEAL) (President)

( Secretary) (President)


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TELEPHONE (724) 843-81 77

CORPORATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1

COUNTY OF BEAVER 1 }ss:

On this - day of Commonwealth, personally appeared

A.D. 20- before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and

(Name and Title of Officer)


who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he was personally present at the execution of the adoption, release and dedication and saw the common and corporate seal of the said Corporation duly signed and sealed by and as

for the act and deed of the said -I (Name of Corporation) for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and that the name of this deponent subscribed to the said release and

i

dedication as - - . (Title of Officer)

,L 'Of . . in attestation ' of the

_. .. (Name of Corporation)

- . ' due execution and delivery of said release and dedication of this deponent's own and proper and respective handwriting.

(SEAL) (Name of Officer)

(Title of Officer)

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and date above written.

WITNESS MY HAND AND NOTARIAL SEAL this day of A. D., 20 -

(SEAL) (Notary Public)

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My commission expires the day of A.D., 20 .

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TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

SURVEY OR'S CERTIFICATE

1, , a Registered Professional Land Surveyor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that this plan correctly represents the lots, lands, streets, alleys rights-of-way and highways as surveyed and plotted by me for the Owners, developers or agents.

(SEAL) (SEAL) (Surveyor)

(Registration Number)

(Date)

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Chapter 22, Part 7 Certificates, Affidavits, Approvals



TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL

This plat of subdivision has been approved by the Planning Commission of the Township of Chippewa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania on this day of ,20-.

ATTEST:

(Secretary) (Chairman)

APPROVAL BY TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA

The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Chippewa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, hereby gives public notice that it is approving this plan of subdivision for recording purposes only. The approval of this subdivision plat by the Township of Chippewa does not constitute an acceptance of the roads, streets, alleys, storm water and sanitary sewage drainage facilities, easements or rights-of-way, water mains or any other services or improvements shown on this plan nor an assumption of maintenance responsibility,

I > nor will the same be accepted or maintained until constructed in accordance with all Township Specifications and requirements and officially accepted by action of the Board of Supervisors.

,l

- .-:

This plat of subdivision approved by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Chippewa, " Beaver County, Pennsylvania on this day of ,20-.

ATTEST:

(Secretary of Board) (Chairman of Board)

SEAL:

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TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

BEAVER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The following acknowledgments should be used on subdivision plans for municipalities with adopted subdivision ordinance:

1 -Lot Subdivision

Reviewed with comments by the Beaver County Planning Commission. Letter to Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors dated this - day of 9 20-.

Multi-Lot Subdivision

Reviewed with comments by the Beaver County Planning Commission at a meeting held this -day of - 20

\ 920- . Letter to Chippewa Township Board of Supervisors, dated

. ? .- I .

: 7 ' PROOF OF RECORDING

- ' ' COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA} b s

COUNTY OF BEAVER 1 Recorded in the office for the recording of deeds, plats, etc., in said County, in Plan Book Volume Page -.

Given under my hand and seal this day of ,20-.

(Recorder of Deeds)

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TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

OWNERS ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDED STORMWATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND CONTROL OF STORMWATER WATER DRAINAGE

Know All Men by These Presents, that (I, We)

of the Township of Chippewa, County of Beaver, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and for our grantees and their subsequent purchasers, 'do hereby accept full and complete responsibility, liability, expense and provision of facilities for the control of stormwater drainage over, across and through this Subdivision of land until such time as (I or We), our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns construct stormwater drainage facilities in accordance with Township's specifications and requirements and the same is officially accepted by action of the Township Board of Supervisors, Chippewa Township, and until such formal acceptance (I or We) for ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns do hereby release the Township of Chippewa from any responsibility in connection therewith.

This acceptance of responsibility shall be binding upon

- our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all purchasers of lots in this plan of 7 subdivision. :

I .

: 3 '

. . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE HEREUNTO SET OUR HANDS AND SEALS THIS

day of ,A.D. 20 .

SEAL (Owner or Owners)

SEAL (Owner or Owners)

WITNESS MY HAND AND NOTARIAL SEAL THIS day of I

A. D., 20-.

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SEAL (Notary Public)

MY COMMISSION EXPIRES THE DAY OF A.D., 20 .

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TELEPHONE (724) 843-8177

PRIVATE STREETS AND EASEMENTS

Notice is hereby given that the streets, roads and all easements as shown on this plan are not to be dedicated to the Township for public use. As such the obligation for the maintenance and repair of all such private streets, roads and easements shall remain with the applicantldeveloper and the owners of the property in this plan and the Township shall have not responsibility whatsoever for the maintenance and repair of said roads, streets and easements.

Furthermore, under no circumstances in the future shall the Township become or be required to accept ownership and/or maintenance and repair responsibility for the private roads, streets and easements unless and until the same meet the then existing Township standards and specifications and a maintenance bond for a period of eighteen (18) months has been placed with the Township.

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22-1001.

22- 1001.1.

22-1001.2.

22- 1002.


PART 10

SEVERABILITY, REPEALER AND ENACTMENT

S EVERAB I LlTY

Should any section, clause, provision or portion of this Chapter be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect or impair the validity of any other section, clause, provision or portion of this Chapter.

I t is hereby declared to be the intent of the Board of Supervisors that this Chapter would have been adopted by the Board had such invalid or unconstitutional provisions not been included herein, and the remaining portions of this Chapter shall remain in effect as though the portion declared invalid or unconstitutional had never been a part hereof.

REPEALER

All resolutions, ordinances or part of resolutions or ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and specifically Chippewa Township Ordinance No. 70 is hereby repea led.

1 22-1003. CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE

Nothing herein contained shall be interpreted to permit any waiver of the restriction or requirements of the Chippewa Township Zoning Ordinance.

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) 22-1004. ENACTMENT ENACTED AND ORDAINED into an Chapter by the Board of Supervisors this day of

l20-. , 200-, and to become effective on day of

a

ATTEST: TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Township Secretary Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Supervisor

Supervisor

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CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP

BEAVER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

APPENDIX A

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT DETAILS

Drawing No. 200.18.1

[ 2 - x 2' x 36' STAKES

TO E)

NOT TO SCALE

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Beaver County

STRAW BALE BARRIER CROSS-SECTION

2568 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, PA 150 10 I I I I Date: 06/13/00

Orawlng No. 200.18.2 W O FABRIC THE SILT FENCE SHOUU) BE TURNED UP AT EACH END TO TRAP SURFACE RUNOFF. CON!3RUcT FENCE OF

IhlU MCAVATEO

sumcim LENGW TO ELIMINATE ENO now.

CUSS 3 G E O M L E

COUPACED MCAVAED SOIL (SEE DTNL 8)

DETAIL B

7-

MTEND END OF FENCE UPSLOPE So MAT THE BOlTOM OF THE FENCE SHAU END AT THE TOP OF FENCE ELNATION.

PLAN VIEW

CLASS 3 GEOrrXnLE

TIE WIRE. MAX. SPACING OF 30'. WHEN REQUIRED

1 LLUSTRATIO N

MESH SUPPORT

SEE DETAIL 0 FOR Eh46EDMENT DETAILS

NOT TO SCALE

SILT BARRIER FENCE

m


2568 Darlington Road lELpm

ES-02 w m w m

Beaver Falls, PA 150 10 ' Date: 064 3/00 *

Drawing No. 200.1 8.3

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m. M E m ME

ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE

rmlal% - ES-03

7 8' MIN. AASHTO NO. 1 ROCK

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b L E R CLOTH As REQUIRED

SECTION A-A

IMPROVED ROAD

SURFACE

I FLARE INTERSECTION AREA TO ALLOW FOR TURNS>

PLAN VIEW

1.

2.

3.

ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED TO THE MINIMUM WIDTH, LENGTH AND THICKNESS DIMENSIONS SHOWN. ROCK WlLL BE AASHTO NO.l AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 703.2 OF THE PENNDOT PUBLICATION 408. FOR INSTALLATION ON CLAYEY OR POOR DRAINED SOILS, A GEOTEXTILE FABRIC UNDERLAYMENT, OF A W E RECOMMENDED FOR SUCH APPLICATIONS BY THE MANUFACTURER, WILL BE USED. MAINTENANCE: THE STRUCTURE'S THICKNESS SHALL BE CONSTANTLY MAINTAINED TO THE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS B Y ADDING ROCK. A STOCKPILE OF ROCK MATERIAL WILL BE MAINTAINED ON THE SITE FOR THIS PURPOSE. AT THE END OF EACH CONSTRUCTION DAY, ALL SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS, WlLL BE REMOVED AND RETURNED TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. WASHING OF THE ROADWAY WlTH WATER IS NOT PERMITTED. *

NOT TO SCALE-


2568 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010 I I I II I I I

I I Date: 06/13/00 y

Drawing NO. 200.1 8.4

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SWALE SECTION N O T F ; DIVERSION SWALES MAY BE USED AS A TEMPORARY EROSON AND SEDlMENTATlON MEASURE DURING SITE CONSTRUCTION. (CONTRACTOR'S OPTION).

REFERENCE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM MANUAL- BUREAU OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHtP Beaver County

2568 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010

DIVERSION SWALE DETAIL,

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I 1 I Date: 06/14/00 I I

PIAN

2: 1 7 I I


7

,6' MlN.

NOT TO SCALE


2568 Darhgton Road Beaver Falls, PA 150 10

f -:I

SEDIMENT TRAP OUTLET BASIN DETAILS - -

ES-OS m OUL m om

' Date: 06/14/00

Em.= 0 2000 CFT/AC MIN

I , - . 6' MIN. LFILTER FABRIC

OUTLETS FOR RISER PIPES WlLL BE PROTECTED WITH A ROCK APRON PLACED 3 TIMES AS WDE, 6 TIMES AS LONG, AND EQUAL IN DEPTH TO THE OUTLET PIPE DIAMETER (IN FEET). IN ACCORDANCE WITH EROSIN AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM.

ROCK SIZE TO BE DETERMINED


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PIAN VIEW

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1' MIN.


2568 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, PA 150 10

SECTION 8-B

ROCK FILTER DETAIL

m - ES-06 m DUL m Mm

Date: 06/14/00

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UwnK

ES-07 Date: 06/14/00

Z1 + 22 = 5 MIN. Z1 & 22 = 2 MIN.

NOT TO SCALE

@ DISCHARGE PIPE ELEVATION

@ SEDIMENT STORAGE ELEVATION ( S d )

@ ELEVATION AT TOP OF SETLING VOLUME (St)

@ EMERGENCY SPILLWAY CREST ELEVATION

@ 2 CFS/ACRE FLOW ELEVATlON

@ TOP OF EMBANKMENT ELEVATION (MIN. 24' ABOVE ELEVATION 5 )

@ 8 0 l T O M ELEVATION

(CREST OF PRINCIPAL SPILLWAY)

(MIN. 0.5' ABOVE ELEVATION 3 )

DESIGN OF SEDIMENT BASINS SHALL FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES SET IN THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM MANUAL

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NOT TO SCALE

- - ES-08 MlK m (YTE m

Date: 06/14/00

SOIL ERO ION M A m N G SH BE ACCORDANCE WITH PENNDOT PUBLICATON 408, SECTION 806.



I SOIL EROSION II 1 MATTING SECTION DETAIL 11

f , I

Detention Facility Embankment (Typical)

CHIPPEWA T O W " l P Beaver Co u n ty

2568 Darlington Road REVISIONS DRAWlNC swai NO DATE NO DATE I Beaver Falls, PA 15010

.Date: 6/26/00 A

c Rprlno Wa 200.7.4.140

PRE-CAST CONCRETE - -UDDER BARS TO

,' BE Imw IN O W STRUCTURE /

' STRUCTURES MCEEDING D m OF (4) FOR ACCESS

O M R R O W GRATE TO

LOW-FLOW TRASH RACK TO TOP OF STRUCTURE (SEE TRASH RACK OETA

DIMENSIONS AND ELEVATIONS TO BE SPECIFIED

8' THICK. POURED IN P U C E REINFORCED CONCREE PAD S ECTl 0 N PIPE

Detention Facility Outlet Structures (Typical)

RMSIONS DRAWlNC

NO DATE SWQ2 NO. DATE

c ' Date: 6/26/00 A

(SEE TRASH RACK DErAL) LW-FLOW TRASH RACK 7 CONCREE H€ADWU\ c

. .- .- _ . . ..

. .

PRE-CAST CONCRETE O W STRUCTURE

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BE SPECIFIED - TO TOP OF STRUCTURE

OVERFLOW GRATE TO M O E R BARS TO INSTALLED IN

STRUCTURES' f EXCEEDING DEPTH

/ OF (4) FEET FOR ACCESS / ,now CONTROLS \ BE SPECIFIED

- . : . .- :. *

FRONT 8' THICK. POURED IN P U C E

L RDNFORCED CONCRETr PAD L



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.CONCRETE OUTLET ,/’ STRUCTURE OR H E A D W U

LOW-FLOW ORIFICE

TRASH RACK TO BE FASTENED TO BACK WALL WITH SUITABLE BRACKEE AND BOLTS OR HINGES TO ALLOW. ACCESS TO ORIFICE

TRASH RACK TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF WELDED GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE - DIAMEER AND SPACING TO BE SPECIFIED

BAR SPACING TO PROVlDE OPEN AR LESS MAN ORIFICE. WllH TOTAL OP AREA TO BE 4 x 1 0 ~ ORIFICE

LOW-FLOW ORIFICE

Top FRONT

I

I O M STRUCTURE WALL OR CONCRETE

LOW-FLOW ORIFICE

CONCREE O W HEADWALL STRUCTURE OR HEADWAU (SEE DRAWING So-08)

TRASH RACK TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF WELDED GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE - DLAMEER AND SPACING TO BE SPECIRED

p i \

- . &

,. LOW-FLOW ORIFICE

LE4R SPACING DESIGNED WITH WlDTH LESS THAN ORIFICE AND TOTAL OPEN AREA A MINIMUM OF l o x ORIFICE AREA

SlOE - TOP L

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CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Detention Facility Low-Flow Beaver County Trash Racks (Typical)

REVISIONS DRAWING

svv-03 NO. I DATE NO DATE 2568 Darhgton Road

Beaver Falls, PA 1 50 10

k ~ Date: 6/27/00 )

I

< ~HIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Riprap Pilot Channel

(Typical) Beaver County


DRAWING REVISIONS

swa4 . NO. DATE NO DATE

* Date: 6/27/00 I

PENNDOT CIASS 2 GEOTMTlLE MATERIAL

ROCK RIPRAP TO BE PER PE"D(TT SPECIFICATIONS (SEE NOTE 1 )

PENNDOT CLASS 1 GEOTMTiLE MTERIAL

L4' UNDERDR" BEDDED IN M H T O No. 57 OR PENNDOT 28 WASHED GRAVEL - DISCHARGE UNDERDR" TO CONTROL STRUCTURE

MIEs 1. CHANNEL DIMENSIONS (W.D) AND RIPRAP SIZE AND THICKNESS TO BE

2. CHANNEL SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO HAVE A MINIMUM LONGITUDINAL

DmRMINED BASED ON DESIGN FLOW AND VELOCllY.

SLOPE OF 1% TOWARD CONTROL STRUCTURE.

Dmrfnq No. 2aL7.4.7

2 FT. MINIMUM UNLESS ALTERNATIVE DESIGN DATA PROVIDU)

CLASS 'A' REINFORCED CONCRnE

SEAL WTM BITUMINOUS JOINT MATERIAL OR EQUIVALENT

,

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-++ ++-

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-OUTFLOW PIPE

REINFORCING TO BE SPECIFIED

/

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Beaver County Anti-Seepage Collars


1 REVISIONS NO. DATE NO. OAT E

DRAWING

svv-05

I EM W K M E N T -, CREST

W MAXIMUM 2 1 (H:V) -?

SIDE SLOPE I

RIP-RAP DESIGN DATA AND DIMENSIONS V' AND 'D' TO BE SPECIRED ON DETAIL

*

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Rip-Rap Emergency Spillway i

ROCK -'

RIP-RAP

I I I

REVlSlONS DATE I NO I DATE

1

C O N C R ~ ~ c u r - O F F WALL

DRAWING

SVV-06

LPENNDOT CLASS 4 GEOTMTlLE MATERIAL

12' WICK. REINFORCED C O N C R E E CUTOFF W A L L 7

\ RIP-RAP S P I L L W A Y 7

3:l (lj:V) INTERIOR BASIN SLOPE

. . I . _. 7'

N O T E :

I I CHIPPEWA TOWNSm Beaver County


I I

I I Date: 6/26/00

Drawing No. 200.8

1 r B O l l O M OF SUBGRME TRRENCH /

iaax 2 - ~ UMESTON~ WHEN LOCATED +'-a FROM EDGE OF PAVEMENT '1

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Ss.0 I Date: 06/13/00

I / _ _ \ I uum

.- UNDISTURBED ROCK OR SOIL

NOT TO SCALE

N O T F S t 1. MATERIAL OBTAINED IN TRENCH EXCAVATION SHALL MI BE UTlUZED

FOR BACKFILL SIOULDER AREAS AS WEU AS BACKRU WTHIN M E CARTWAY.

MIS REQUIREMENT SHAU APPLY TO BACKFILL IN

2. AGGREGATE MATERIAL SHAU BE PLACED IN LAYERS NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT INCHES AND COMPACTEO TO THE FOUOHONG MINIMUM REQUIREHENTS SHOULDER AREAS AS WEU AS BACKRU W H I N THE CARTWAY.

MAXIMUM DRY WEIGHT OF BACKFILLMATERIAL AS WITH AASKTO T99) DEERMINED IN ACC 6 RDANCE

LESS THE 95.0 LB/CU.Fr. 95.0-99.9 LB./CU. FT.

110.0 OR MORE 100.0-1 09.9 LB./cu. Fr.

MAXIMUM FIELD COMPACTION REQUIREMENT PERCENT OF MAXIMUM DRY 6 O G m

UNSUITABLE MATERIAL 100. 1 nn . 959.

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SIDE ELEVATlON VIEW FRONT ELNATION VIEW

Reference RC-3 1 PennDOT Pub. 72

N O T E S :

1. CONCRETE SHAU BE CLASS 'A'.

\\

2. EXPOSED EDGES SHAU BE CHAMFERED ONE (1) INCH.

SIDE ELEVATlON VIEW FRONT ELNATION VIEW

Reference RC-3 1 PennDOT Pub. 72

3. ADD l*-O- TO DIMENSION 'L' WHEN ORIFICE PLATE IS TO eE PLACED ON H E A D W U

RfVSIOEIS DATE NG DATE

/3:1 SLOPE

DRAWING

' h PLAN VlEW



Standard Type D-W Endwallme adwall Detail ll

I t 1 Date: 6/26/00

6 CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Inlet Connections Detail

I Beaver County

2568 Darhgton Road Beaver Falls, PA 150 10

R@ASIONI IDRAWINC

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Drawing No. 200.10b

2568 Darlington Road 5010

S W BE IN SIZE dc OEPFH OF ROCK

WITH APPROVE0 PLANS.

1 - - ss104

YL OUT m w

- PLAN

PROFILE

N O T E ; USE THIS CONflGURATlON FOR ALL RIP-RAP PLACEMENT 0 E N O W A U S UNLESS OTHERWlSE APPROMD MAMPLE: R-4 (OS0 STONE) 10'L x 12w x 12' MICK.-

SECTlON . . d S 2 G E O T M L E MATERN* SHALL

BE INSML.EO ALONG ALL INTERFACE ARUS WlH GROUND CONTACT

*OR APPROMD EQUAL

NOT TO SCALE

I CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Beaver County

RIP-RAP DETAIL STORM SEWER OUTFALL

Beaver Falls, PA

Drawing No. 200.2

I I

INLET DETAIL - RII*Q

Ss.05 IYR m. DlTL

BICYCLE SAFE GRATE /-

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M P E M FRAME - DUCTILE IRON CASnNG OR STRUCTURAL S E E L

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GRADE ADJUSTMENT RING PRECAST CONCREE OR STEEL GRADE ADJUSTMENT RING

4' WEEP HOLES AS DIRECTED By TOWNSHIP ENGIN (MINIMUM OF 2)

N O T F S :

1. ALL CONZJRUCllON S H W BE IN ACCORWCE WITH PENNDOT PUBUCATlON 408. SECnON 605 AND STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION, RC-34. CONTRACTOR SHAU MRlM I N m BOX SIZING BASED ON PIPE SIZES AND ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO ORDERING PRECAST STRUCTURE.

2. ALL OWNACE STRUCTURS S W HAVE POURED-IN-PLACE CONCREE C W N E L BOlTOMS.

NOT TO SCALE . .

REFERENCE RC-34 - PENNDOT PUBLICATION 72


2568 Darlkgton Road Beaver Falls, PA 1501 0

II TYPE "M" II

I I I I I1 I I I I Date: 06/13/00 )

N

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' CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP Beaver County

STRUCTURAL STEEL BICYCLE SAFE GRATE

2568 Darhgton Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010

. I I I. I I I 1 Date: 06/13/00

Drawing No. 200.2a

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REFERENCE RC-34 - PENNOOT PUBLICATION 72 c

NUT TO SCALE

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f i CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP TYPE "C"

Beaver County INLET DETAIL - m m mIE S s 9 6 m om 2568 Darlington Road

Beaver Falls, PA 150 10 - Date: 06/13/00 )#

Drawing No. 200.3.1


2'- ON

2' RASED

S T N A R D MANHOLE FRAME & COVER

1' DIA W E HOL 32' DIA. BOLT ClRi

-PROVIDE 1/2' x 1 1/2' x 1/4' VON-SKID LUGS ON COMR HIGH

LEllERS

HOLE. 2 PER COMR

2'-4' 2'-0'

I / SIZE '8' TENSILE I 1 f =BAR

c 1'-10- MIN.

2'- 10- -

3/4' (MIN.) I 7

NOT TO SCALE

REFERENCE RC-39 - PENNDOT PUBLICATION 72


1 I

I I

I I Date: 0611 3/00 JJ

Drawing No. 200.3


2568 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, PA 1 5 0 1 0

2 FT. DIA CAST IRON FRAME AND COMR (REFER TO W E AND COVER DETAIL)

flNlSHED PAVEMENT GRADE

GRADE RINGS AS REQUIRED

PRE(3AST 48' ECCEMRIC

SEAL ALL JOINTS Wrm 'RAMNEK' OR E P U N W

48' RISER SECTION AS REQUIRE0

STORM. MANHOLE DETAIL .

(TYPICAL SECTION) IC -

S-8 m mzc lu Mm

MH PoLYPRo-E RUNGS - 12' - O.C.

*

CHANNEL CDNC. SHALL--, BE 3000 P.S.1. AT 28 DAYS

Date: 06/13/00

r . .

NOT TO SCALE

REFERENCE R C - 3 9 - P E N N D O T PUBLICATION 72 I

1

Drawing No. '200.3.3

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP PRE-CAST CONCRETE ]MANHOLE Beaver County PIPES UNDER 48" DIA - -

I m I mat

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ss99 2568 Darlington Road ma MlE

Beaver Falls, PA 150 10 ' Date: 06/13/00

3/4. O K ANCHOR BOLTS REQUIRED- WHO4 WATE.QllI(;HT CAmNCS ARE SPECIFIED. ALLEGHENY FOUNDRY M N G W E #299, COMR 1 110, SEAL I'lAlT #300 OR LATEST REVISION.

U G H E N Y FOUNDRY CASTING

LlA"0LE SECnONS SHALL BE M U C478 PIPE. OR LATEST REVlSlON

Drawing No. 200.3.2

I- 4 ' 4 ' I

Wac m. Beaver Falls, PA 15010

3/4' D U ANCHOR BOLTS REQUIRED-., WHEN WATERTIGHT M N G S ARE vEanm. ALEGHIW FOUNDRY CASTING FRAME 1299. COVER # 110, S U L PUTE f300 OR L A W REVISION.

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SECTION 8-8

1. CONSTRUCT IN ACCORDANCE WlTH M E REQUIREMENTS OF OF PUBUCATION 408. SECTION 605 AND SECTION 714.

2. INLETS THAT EXCEED M E MAXIMUM HflGHT SHOWN SHALL - REQUIRE SPECIAL DETAILS AND DESIGN FOR THE INLET WALLS AND BASE. CONSTRUCT INLETS M A T EXCEED 5 FEET IN HEIGHT WITH STEPS SIMILAR TO MANHOLES. SEE RC-39.

3. WHEN A SmJATION CAN NOT BE SATISFIED BY THE MODIFIED INLET BOXES SHOWN, SPECIAL DETAILS AND DESIGN SHALL BE PROVIDED.

4. FOR ORIENTATION OF THE TYPE C INLET WlTH MODIFIED TYPE I INLET BOX. THE TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAILS ARE SHOWN BELOW. ANY VARIATION S H A U BE SHOWN ON M E CONSTRUCTlON DRAWINGS BY SPECIAL DETAILS.

5. PROVlDE A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 20 INCHES MEASURED FROM THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TOP UNIT TO THE INSIDE TOP OF THE PIPE WHEN M E TOP UNIT AND EITHER A MODIFIED TYPE I OR A MODIFIED TYPE I I INLET BOX ARE CONSTRUCTED MONOUTHIWY.

6. ONLY PRECAST MODIFIED INLET BOXES SUPPLIED BY A MANUFACTURER U S E D IN BULLmN 15 SHALL BE PERMmED. FOR A BUUJ3IN 15 LISTING, SUBMIT A 22' x 36' REPRODUCIBLE SHOP DRAWING TO THE BURE4U OF CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS. MATERWS AND TESTING DMSION FOR RMEW AND APPROVAL

H #5 BARS AT 12' C. TO C.

PLAN VIEW @ CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP

Beaver County, PA

2568 Darlington Road Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 150 10

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PROVIDE ADDmONAL REINFORCEMENT AT OPENINGS (lYP.)

CONSTRUCTION JOINT (OPTIONAL) SEE RC- SHEET 6 of 9 FOR DETAILS

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#3 BARS AT 12' c. TO c\ r ~ 5 BARS

NOTES CONSTRUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OF PUBLICATION 408. SECTION 805 AND SECTION 714.

INLETS THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT SHOWN SHALL REQUIRE SPECIAL DETAILS AND DESIGN FOR THE I N W WALLS AND BASE. CONSTRUCT INLETS " A T FXCFFn 5 FFn - ~ -.. -.---- - .--, IN HEIGHT WITH STEPS -S lMi lk TO MANHOLES. SEE RC-39.

WHEN A SITUATION CAN NOT BE SATISFIED BY THE MODIFIED INLET BOXES SHOWN, SPECIAL DETAILS AND DESIGN SHALL BE PROVIDED.

FOR ORIENTATION OF THE TYPE C INLET WITH MODIFIED MPE I INLET BOX. THE TYPICAL INSTALLATION DE'hG-ARE SHOWN BELOW. ANY VARIATION SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS BY SPECIAL DETAILS.

5. PROVlDE A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 20 INCHES MEASURED FROM THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TOP UNIT TO THE INSIDE TOP OF THE PIPE WHEN THE TOP UNIT AND EITHER A MODIFIED W E I OR A MODIFIED W E II INLET BOX ARE CONSTRUCTED MONOLITHIGULY.

6. ONLY PRECAST MODIFIED INLET BOXES SUPPLIED BY A MANUFACTURER USED IN BULLmN 15 SHALL BE PERMITED. FOR A BULLEllN 15 LISTING. SUBMIT A 22' x 36' REPRODUCIBLE SHOP DRAWING TO THE BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION AND MATERLALS. MATERIALS AND TEmNG DMSION FOR RMEW AN0 APPROVAL.

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N O T E S : 1 '1. PROVIDE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION MEETING THE REQUIREMUICTS OF PUBLICATION 408. SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY

CONSTRUCTION. SECTION 626, GABIONS.

2. M P E A GABIONS SHALL CONSIST OF WIRE-MESH BASKETS FILLED BY HAND P I A C M E N O OF COARSE AGGREGATE, AT LEAST ALONG THE M P O S E D SURFACES, FOR A UNIFORM APPEARANCE.

3. W E B GABIONS S H A U CONSIST OF WIRE-MESH BASKETS FILLED BY HAND PLACEMENT OR SMALL POWER EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE.

4r-CORROSION' RESISTANT TYPE A AND TYPE B GABIONS SHALL BE THE SAME AS M P E A AND I Y P E B GABIONS EXCEPT THAT THE WIRE MESH SHALL BE SHEATHED IN POLWlNYL CHLORIDE PLASTIC. . i- .-

5. ii.fE APRON OR TOE WALL IS REQUIRED WHERE THE SLOPE WALL IS INSTALLED ADJACENT TO WATER. THE APRON SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY TWO TIMES AS WIDE AS THE ANTICIPATED DEPTH OF SCOUR AND THE TOE WALL HEIGHT SHOULD B E AT LEAST EQUAL TO M E ANTICIPATED DEPM OF SCOUR.

6. WHEN GABIONS ARE PLACED ON A 1 - 1 / 2 1 SIDE SLOPE OR STEEPER, DRIVE HARDWOOD STAKES THROUGH M E GABIONS. ALONG THE TOP EDGE. TO ANCHOR THE INSTALIATION. MINIMUM EMBEDMENT OF STAKES BELOW GABION BOTTOM S W B E 1 8 INCHES.

7. PROVlDE GEOTMTlLE MATERIAL MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS O F PUBLICATION 408. SECTION 212 AND SECTION 735.

8. INSALL G E O r r X n L E MATERIAL ALONG Au INTERFACE AREAS WITH GROUND CONTACT.

Refe~ence RC-43, PennDOT Pub. 72



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