§ 255-296. Submittal of plans; review; approval.

   A.   Plans for any subdivision or land development in the GFW Greater Fort Washington District shall be submitted to the Township prior to the issuance of any zoning permit or certificate of occupancy as provided in Article XXIV, and such plans shall include, but not be limited to the following:

      (1)   A plot plan of the lot showing the location of all present and proposed buildings , drives, parking lots , waste disposal fields and other constructional features on the lot ; and all buildings , streets , alleys , highways, waters of the Commonwealth and other topographical features of the lot and within 200 feet of any lot line; easements affecting the property.

      (2)   Conceptual architectural plans and building elevations for any proposed buildings .

      (3)   A description of any light industrial operations proposed in sufficient detail to indicate the effects of those operations in producing traffic congestion, noise, glare, air pollution, water pollution, fire hazard or safety hazard.

      (4)   Engineering and architectural plans for the handling and disposal of sewage and industrial waste.

      (5)   Engineering and architectural plans for the handling of any excess traffic congestion, noise, glare, air pollution, water pollution, fire hazard or safety hazard.

      (6)   Engineering and architectural plans for the screening of rooftop HVAC equipment.

      (7)   The proposed number of shifts to be worked and the maximum number of employees on each shift.

      (8)   A specific manual of written and graphic design standards, demonstrating compliance with the General Manual of Written and Graphic Design Standards in Article IV, § 212-35.2. of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

      (9)   Any other data or evidence that the Board of Commissioners may require.

   B.   Conceptual development strategy plan (Reserved).

   C.   As a guide for recommendations by the Planning Commission and for final approval or disapproval by the Township Commissioners on any GFW District plan, the following provisions shall be considered:

      (1)   The plan is consistent with the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety, and the general welfare of the Township.

      (2)   The appropriate use of the property so that the property adjacent to the area included in the plan will be safeguarded.

      (3)   The development will consist of a harmonious grouping of buildings , service and parking areas, sidewalks, circulation and open spaces, planned as a single unit, in such manner as to constitute a safe, efficient and convenient site.

      (4)   The uses to be included shall be limited to those permitted by this article.

      (5)   There is adequate provision made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation within the boundaries of the site.

      (6)   Provision is made for safe and efficient ingress and egress to and from public streets and highways serving the site without undue congestion to or interference with normal traffic flow within the Township.

      (7)   Adequate off-street  parking and loading space is provided in accordance with § 255-116 and Article XIX of this chapter.

      (8)   All buildings within the development shall be served by public sewers and public water.

      (9)   If the development is to be carried out in progressive stages, each stage shall be so planned that the foregoing requirements and intent of this chapter shall be fully complied with by the development at the completion of any stage.

      (10)   Provision is made to mitigate any potential adverse impacts on flooding, and shall comply with all flood control regulations.

      (11)   The development is found to be consistent with the General Manual of Written and Graphic Design Standards in Appendix A of Article IV, § 212-35.2, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.