Chapter 22
Subdivision and Land Development

Part 1
Authority, Purpose, Title and Jurisdiction

§ 22-101.   Short Title

§ 22-102.   Purpose

§ 22-103.   Authority

§ 22-104.   Application of Regulations

Part 2
Definition of Terms

§ 22-201.   Rules of Interpretation

§ 22-202.   Terms Defined

Part 3
General Procedures and Processing Requirements

§ 22-301.   Preapplication Consultation

§ 22-302.   Preparation of Plans

§ 22-303.   Conservation Subdivision Design Four-Step Process

§ 22-304.   Minor Subdivision or Land Development Plans

§ 22-305.   Submittal of Plans

§ 22-306.   Acceptance of Plans

§ 22-307.   Referral of Plans

§ 22-308.   Review of Plans

§ 22-309.   Approval of Plans

§ 22-310.   Effects of Changes in the Ordinance

§ 22-311.   Expiration of Preliminary Plan Approval

§ 22-312.   Effect of Preliminary Plan Approval

§ 22-313.   Recording Plans and Deeds

§ 22-314.   Addition to Existing Lots

§ 22-315.   State Highway Access

§ 22-316.   Fees

§ 22-317.   Disputes Over Fees

§ 22-318.   Mediation Option

§ 22-319.   Resubdivision

Part 4
Conservation Subdivision Design

§ 22-401.   Conservation Sketch Design Process

§ 22-402.   Step 1: Delineation of Greenway Land

§ 22-403.   Step 2: Locations for Dwelling Units

§ 22-404.   Step 3: Alignment of Streets and Trails

§ 22-405.   Step 4: Design of Lot Lines

Part 5
Preliminary Plan Submission

§ 22-501.   Plan Requirements

§ 22-502.   Supporting Documentation

§ 22-503.   Feasibility Report of Sewer and Water Facilities

§ 22-504.   Review Procedure

Part 6
Final Plan Submission

§ 22-601.   Plan Requirements

§ 22-602.   Supporting Documentation

§ 22-603.   Review Procedure

Part 7
Design and Construction Standards

§ 22-701.   Application

§ 22-702.   General Standards

§ 22-703.   Street Systems; General

§ 22-704.   Street Design Criteria

§ 22-705.   Blocks and Lots

§ 22-706.   Monuments and Marker

§ 22-707.   Parking Areas

§ 22-708.   Driveways

§ 22-709.   Access Drives

§ 22-710.   Sidewalks

§ 22-711.   Curbing

§ 22-712.   Grading

§ 22-713.   Sewers and Water

§ 22-714.   Stormwater Drainage

§ 22-715.   Utility Line Installation

§ 22-716.   Utility Easements

§ 22-717.   Common Open Space/Recreation Design Guidelines

§ 22-718.   Recreation Areas and Fees

§ 22-719.   Traffic Impact Studies

§ 22-720.   Environmental Impact Assessment Report

§ 22-721.   Buffer Yards and Screens

Part 8
Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Park Regulations

§ 22-801.   General

§ 22-802.   Zoning Compliance

§ 22-803.   Design Standards and Required Improvements

Part 9
Floodplain Area Regulations

§ 22-901.   Purpose

§ 22-902.   Abrogation and Greater Restrictions

§ 22-903.   Design Standards and Improvements in Designated Floodplain Areas

§ 22-904.   Application Procedures and Requirements

§ 22-905.   Disclaimer of Township Liability

Part 10
Stormwater Management Plan Requirements

§ 22-1001.   Scope

§ 22-1002.   Content

§ 22-1003.   Design Standards

§ 22-1004.   Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control

§ 22-1005.   Ownership and Maintenance Program

§ 22-1006.   Stormwater Management Construction Standards

Part 11
Landscaping Requirements

§ 22-1101.   Purpose

§ 22-1102.   Scope

§ 22-1103.   Landscape Requirements

§ 22-1104.   Preservation and Protection of Existing Plant Material

§ 22-1105.   Recommended Plant Materials

Part 12
Improvement and Construction Assurances

§ 22-1201.   Completion of Improvements or Guarantee Thereof Prerequisite to Final Plan Approval

§ 22-1202.   Inspection During Construction

§ 22-1203.   As-Built Plan

§ 22-1204.   Release from Improvement Bond

§ 22-1205.   Remedies to Effect Completion of Improvements

§ 22-1206.   Fees for Inspection of Improvements

§ 22-1207.   Disputes Over Inspection Fees

Part 13
Modification of Requirements

§ 22-1301.   Special Conditions

§ 22-1302.   Applications for Modification

§ 22-1303.   Modification Action by the Board of Township Supervisors

Part 14
Enforcement, Penalties, Severability, Amendments and Enactment

§ 22-1401.   Administration and Enforcement

§ 22-1402.   Fees

§ 22-1403.   Amendments; Publication, Advertisement, and Availability of Ordinance

§ 22-1404.   Penalties

§ 22-1405.   Appeals

§ 22-1406.   Mediation Option

§ 22-1407.   Interpretation

§ 22-1408.   Zoning Applicability

   Environmental Impact Assessment Report Form

   Plan Content Certification

   Request for Waiver of Time and Communication Requirements

Part 1 Authority, Purpose, Title and Jurisdiction

§ 22-101. Short Title .

   These regulations shall be known and may be cited as the “Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.”

(Ord. 2011-05, 3/14/2011, § 101)

§ 22-102. Purpose .

   This Chapter has been adopted by the Dover Township Board of Supervisors to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Township; to ensure conformance of subdivision and land development plans with the Township Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, public improvement plans and other adopted regulations; to provide for the harmonious development of the Township by insuring equitable handling of all subdivisions and land development plans by providing uniform standards and procedures; to provide for the general welfare by providing and protecting cultural facilities; by guiding the development and growth of structures, types and locations of streets, open spaces and public grounds, recreation, proper traffic flows, light and air, and the proper distribution of population to insure conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the residents of the Township.

(Ord. 2011-05, 3/14/2011, § 102)