§ 212-44.1. Minor land development plan.

[Added 3-9-1999 by Ord. No. 990; Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11-1240, § 23; 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 13-1272, § 9]

It is the purpose of this section to provide for simplified plan submission and processing requirements by which minor land development may be submitted and approved Plans submitted under the provisions of this section must meet the following criteria, conform to established standards and provide the required information:

   A.   Criteria for minor land development . A minor land development is a development of a tract that:

      (1)   The proposal involves expansion of the gross area of an existing building by no more than 25% to a maximum of 5,000 square feet of new area.

      (2)   The proposal does not introduce a new use to the property.

      (3)   The proposal does not involve the creation of additional dwelling units .

      (4)   The proposal does not involve the construction of a new building larger than 5,000 square feet in area.

      (5)   The proposal does not require any additional stormwater management facilities or other public improvements .

      (6)   The specific property has received minor land development consideration no more than two times previous to the current proposal.

   B.   Drafting standards .

      (1)   Drafting standards . The same standards shall be required for a minor land develop ment as are required in § 212-43A for a preliminary plan . [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11-1240]

      (2)   Location and identification. Each plan shall provide:

         (a)   A title consisting of the name and address of the subdivider , developer , builder and the person who developed the plan . A registered professional surveyor must certify the tract boundary survey and a registered professional engineer must certify the proposed improvements with their names and addresses included on the plan .

         (b)   The name of the subdivision , its location by identification of significant bounding roads, the names of adjacent property owners and the name of the municipality.

         (c)   The date of preparation of the plan , the scale and North point.

         (d)   The entire tract boundary with bearings and distances.

         (e)   A key map relating the subdivision to at least three existing intersections of Township roads, at a scale not less than 800 feet to the inch.

         (f)   The zoning district and area regulations from Chapter 255, Zoning, for the tract being subdivided or developed and on adjoining tracts. Any deed restrictions, variances or special exceptions being sought or granted shall be shown or noted on the plan .

         (g)   Montgomery County Planning Commission file number.

         (h)   Property parcel number, block , unit, address, owner of record, deed book and page.

         (i)   Reference to any prior subdivisions , conditional use approvals or Zoning Hearing Board audits.

   C.   Existing features. The same standards shall be required for a minor land development plan as are required in § 212-43C for a preliminary plan . [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11- 1240]

   D.   Proposed features. The same standards shall be required for a minor land development plan as are required in § 212-43D for a preliminary plan . [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11- 1240]

   E.   Certifications. Upon approval, the record plan shall show:

      (1)   The signature of the registered professional surveyor or engineer certifying that the plan represents a survey made by him, the monuments shown exist as located and the dimensions and geodetic details are correct.

      (2)   The signature of the subdivider , developer or builder certifying his adoption of the plan and changes.

      (3)   The signature of the President of the Board of Commissioners, attested by the Township Secretary, certifying that the Board of Commissioners has approved the minor land development plan and any changes.

      (4)   The certificates as required by 53 P.S. § 10503.1.

   F.   Procedures.

      (1)   Applications for minor land development approval shall be submitted in letter form to the Code Enforcement Office, along with 15 copies of a plan with sufficient detail and dimension to show the nature and character of the work to be performed. If the Township Engineer requires information in addition to that required above, to perform a complete review, that information shall be provided as requested.

      (2)   Applications shall include the fee for minor land development application as established by the Board of Commissioners and any other applicable fees.

      (3)   Each application will be forwarded to the Upper Dublin Township Planning, Parks and Library Committee, for comment and recommendation at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The applicant shall be responsible for presenting his application and demonstrating why consideration as a minor land development is appropriate. Applicant will also be responsible for securing reviews from the following advisory groups: [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11-1240]

         (a)   Planning Commission . [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11-1240]

         (b)   Environmental Protection Advisory Board.

         (c)   Park and Recreation Director.

         (d)   Public Works Director.

         (e)   Shade Tree Commission.

      (4)   Upon recommendation by the Planning Commission and the Commissioner’s Planning, Parks and Library Committee, the application will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for consideration for final approval. [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 11-1240]

      (5)   Each application shall be subject to review by the Township Engineer . Review fees shall be paid by the applicant .

      (6)   [Reserved]. [Amended 5-14-2013 by Ord. No. 13-1272]

   G.   Certifications. When approved, the same certifications required in § 212-45C(4) shall apply to minor land developments . [Added 5-14-2013by Ord. No. 13-1272]