(A) The plan for the project area shall be submitted on 24-inch by 36-inch sheets and shall be prepared in a form that meets the requirements for recording at the offices of the Recorder of Deeds of Bucks County.
(B) The contents of the map(s) shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Location of the project relative to highways, municipalities or other identifiable landmarks. Location map shall be at a scale of one inch equals 800 feet;
(2) Watershed within which the project is located (e.g. Lower Perkiomen Creek, Tohickon Creek and the like);
(3) Existing contours at intervals of two feet (Datum NAV 1988). In areas of steep slopes (greater than 25%), five-foot contours may be used;
(4) Existing streams, lakes, ponds or other bodies of water within the project site;
(5) Other physical features including special flood hazard boundaries, sinkholes, intermittent and perennial streams, existing drainage courses, wetlands, areas of natural vegetation to be preserved and total extent of the upstream area draining through the project site;
(6) Locations of all existing and proposed utilities, sanitary sewers and water lines located on the site and/or within 50 feet of the project site;
(7) An overlay showing soil names and boundaries. The overlay shall include a table on the map showing the recharge capabilities of each soil represented onsite in inches per hour and describe their recharge or infiltration capabilities;
(8) Proposed changes to the land surface and vegetative cover, including the type and amount of impervious area that would be added;
(9) All existing and proposed stormwater management BMPs;
(10) Proposed structures, buildings, roads, paved areas and other impervious surfaces. Where pervious pavement is proposed for parking lots, recreational facilities, non-dedicated streets or other areas, pavement construction specifications and maintenance requirements shall be noted on the plan;
(11) Final contours at intervals at two feet. In areas of steep slopes (greater than 25%), five-foot contour intervals may be used;
(12) Name of the development, name and address of the applicant and owner of the project site, and name of the individual or firm preparing the plan;
(13) Date of submission;
(14) A graphic and written scale of one inch equals no more than 50 feet. For tracts of 20 acres or more, the scale may be one inch equals no more than 100 feet;
(15) A north arrow;
(16) Total tract boundary and size with distances marked to the nearest foot and bearings to the nearest degree;
(17) Existing and proposed land use(s);
(18) A key map showing all existing human-made features beyond the project site that may be affected by the project;
(19) Horizontal and vertical profiles of all open channels, including hydraulic capacity;
(20) Overland drainage paths;
(21) A minimum 20-foot wide access easement to and around all stormwater BMPs and management facilities providing ingress to and egress from a public right-of-way;
(22) A note on the plan indicating the location and responsibility for maintenance of any stormwater management facility that would be located off-site. All off-site facilities shall meet the performance standards and design criteria specified in this chapter;
(23) A statement on the plan, signed by the applicant, acknowledging the stormwater BMPs and management facilities to be permanent fixtures that can be altered or removed only after approval of a revised plan by the township. This statement shall be recorded with the record plan and shall be applicable to all future landowners;
(24) Location of all erosion and sedimentation control facilities; and
(25) The following signature block for the design engineer:
“(Qualified Professional), on this date (date of signature), has reviewed and hereby certifies that this stormwater management site plan meets all design standards and criteria of the Bedminster Township Stormwater Management Ordinance.”
(Ord. 239, passed 10-14-2020)