[Amended 3-22-2021 by Ord. No. 22-2021]
A. Preliminary plan applications shall be subject to the following drafting or general layout standards:
(1) The preliminary plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn to a scale of one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, except under the following conditions:
(a) The plan may be drawn at a scale of one (1) inch equaling one hundred (100) feet if the average size of the proposed lots within the subdivision is five (5) acres or larger.
(b) The plan may be drawn at a scale of one (1) inch equaling twenty (20) feet if the frontage or average frontage or lot width is less than fifty (50) feet.
(c) The plan may be prepared at a scale ranging between one (1) inch equaling twenty (20) feet and one (1) inch equaling fifty (50) feet if the applicant can sufficiently demonstrate that the scale is necessary to depict the amount of detail required by this Chapter while conforming with the provisions for permitted sheet sizes.
(d) Alternate plan scales that may include a range between one (1) inch equaling twenty (20) feet to one (1) inch equaling one hundred (100) feet shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
(2) The plan and all submitted prints shall be made on sheets no smaller than twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches and no greater than thirty (30) inches by forty-two (42) inches.
B. All dimensions shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot.
C. If the preliminary plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram showing relative location of the several sections shall be drawn on each sheet and appropriately labeled with match lines.
D. The preliminary plan shall show:
(1) Name of the proposed subdivision or land development or otherwise identifying title other than the name of the property owner and of the City.
(2) North point, graphic scale, written scale and date, including the month, day and year that the original drawing was completed, and the month, date and year that the original drawing was revised for each revision.
(3) Name and address of the record owner.
(4) Name and address of the subdivider or land developer if different from record owner.
(5) Name, address, license number and seal of the registered engineer or surveyor responsible for the subdivision plan.
(6) Names of all abutting subdivisions or developments, if any, and names of all adjacent unplatted land, with the Deed Book, volume and page numbers where recorded.
(7) The ward, block and lot number from the City's Official Tax Map.
(8) A key map, for the purpose of locating the property being subdivided, drawn at a scale of one inch equals 800 feet and showing the relation of the property, differentiated by tone or pattern, to adjoining property and to all streets, roads, municipal boundaries and recorded subdivision plans existing within 1,000 feet of any part of the property.
(9) In the case of a subdivision or development located less than 3,000 feet from the boundaries of the City, the name and approximate distance of all cities, boroughs and townships within the three-thousand-foot perimeter must be indicated. A title, scale, North point, date and drawing of the boundary line of the City for a reasonable distance shall be indicated.
(10) Where the preliminary plan submitted covers only a part of the subdivider's or developer's entire holding, a sketch of the prospective future street system of the submitted part shall be furnished, and the street system of the submitted part shall be considered in the light of adjustments and connections with future streets in the part not submitted.
(11) Total tract boundaries of the property being subdivided or developed, showing bearings and distances, and a statement of total acreage of the property.
(12) Zoning data, including all of the following which are applicable:
(a) Zoning district lines, existing and proposed, shall be provided. A separate print of the plan may be submitted showing this information. Bulk and use regulations shall be provided on the standard form application for review of a preliminary plan.
(b) Any changes in the existing zoning proposed to be requested by the subdivider or developer or owner.
(c) Requirement for the lot size and front yard of the subdivision or development.
(13) Contour lines at vertical intervals of at least two feet for land with average natural slope of 4% or less and at intervals of at least five feet for land with average natural slope exceeding 4%. For slopes of less than 1%, the Planning Commission may require spot elevations at all high and low points and/or a designated survey grid.
(14) Location and elevation of the datum to which contour elevations refer. The datum used shall be from a known source or established benchmark that is acceptable to the City of Reading.
(15) All existing sewer lines, water lines, fire hydrants, utility transmission lines, culverts, bridges, railroad, watercourses and other significant man-made or natural features within the proposed subdivision or development and within 50 feet from the boundaries of the proposed subdivision.
(16) All existing buildings or other structures and the approximate location of all existing tree masses and/or individual trees over eight inches in diameter within the proposed subdivision or development.
(17) All existing streets, including streets of record, recorded but not constructed, on or abutting the tract, including names, right-of-way widths, cartway or pavement widths and approximate grades.
(18) The full plan of proposed development, including:
(a) Location and width of all proposed streets and rights-of-way, with a statement of any condition governing their use.
(b) Suggested street names and public utility and private easement locations.
(c) The proposed building reserve setback lines for each lot along each street, and in the case of land developments, the proposed placement of each building, in accordance with requirements set forth in Chapter 600, Zoning.
(d) Lot lines with approximate dimensions.
(e) A statement of the intended use of all nonresidential lots and parcels.
(f) A statement of the total number of lots and parcels.
(g) Sanitary and storm sewers and other drainage facilities, with the size and material of each indicated, and any proposed connections with existing facilities.
(h) Parks, playgrounds and other areas dedicated or reserved for public use, with any conditions governing such use.
(19) Location of soil percolation test holes as may be required by § 515-404.
(a) Whenever required under Subsection E(4) hereof, the location and types of erosion and sediment control measures as outlined in §§ 515-508D and 515-602K.9
E. The preliminary plan shall be accompanied by the following supplementary data, as applicable:
(1) Typical street cross-section drawing(s) for all proposed streets. Cross-section drawings may be shown on either the preliminary plan or on the profile sheets required by this section.
(2) Tentative profiles along top of cartway or pavement edges or along the top of curb for both sides of each proposed street shown on the preliminary plan. Such profiles shall show natural and finished grades at one of the following sets of scales or any combination thereof:
(a) One inch equals 10 feet horizontal and one inch equals one foot vertical;
(b) One inch equals 20 feet horizontal and one inch equals four feet vertical;
(c) One inch equals 40 feet horizontal and one inch equals four feet vertical; or
(d) One inch equals 50 feet horizontal and one inch equals five feet vertical.
(3) In lieu of the separate profile sheets required by Subsection E(2) hereof, the tentative finished cartway or pavement edge or top of curb grades for both sides of each street may be labeled on the preliminary plan.
(4) Where deemed necessary by the Planning Commission or its representative, a plan for the surface drainage of the tract to be subdivided. Such plan shall include stormwater runoff calculations for the entire property being subdivided as required by the Director of Public Works and shall show the proposed method of accommodating the anticipated runoff, and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission or its nominee. Recommendations for controlling erosion and sedimentation should be obtained from the Berks County Soil Conservation District. [Amended 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
(5) 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/or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission or its nominee.
(6) When bridge construction, floodplain areas or stream rechanneling are involved in a subdivision or land development proposal, the plans shall be submitted to the Bureau of Dams and Encroachments, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DAMS), for recommendations and approval. [Amended 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
(7) A solid waste management plan must be shown on the plan in accord with the provisions of § 515-508E.
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(8) A map showing the location of the proposed subdivision and/or land development with respect to the City's flood-prone areas, including information on, but not limited to, the regulatory flood, one-hundred year-elevations, boundaries of flood-prone areas, proposed lots and sites, fills, flood or erosion protective facilities and areas subject to special deed restrictions.
(9) Where the subdivision and/or land development lies partially or completely in the flood-prone areas, or where the subdivision and/or land development borders on the flood-prone areas, the preliminary plan map shall include detailed information giving the location and elevation of proposed roads, public utilities, and building sites. All such maps shall also show contours at intervals of two or five feet, depending upon the slope of the land, and identify accurately the boundaries of the flood-prone areas.
(10) Three copies of the subdivision sewage disposal report whenever soil percolation tests are required by § 515-404.
9. Editor's Note: Amended during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).
10. Editor's Note: Amended during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).