A.

The open space design option shall be permitted as specified in zoning districts.

B.

The Township may retain such consultants as necessary to review and certify the accuracy of all plans and other documentation submitted in accordance with this article, with reasonable and necessary charges for such consultancy to be borne by the applicant.

C.

A minimum of five lots or dwelling units shall be proposed in order to qualify for the use of the open space design option.

D.

The applicant is strongly encouraged to submit a sketch plan to the Township Planning Commission and to have a pre-application meeting(s) and discuss both community development and open space resource conservation objectives with the Planning Commission prior to conditional use review submission and formal development plan submission under the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

E.

The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township that adequate water supply can be provided for both intended residential and open space uses.

F.

The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township that adequate sewage facilities can be provided based on Article II terminology.

G.

The tract of land to be developed shall be in single and separate ownership or, if in multiple ownership, shall be developed according to a unified plan with common authority and responsibility as documented in a manner acceptable to the Township.

(Ord. No. 300, § I, 2-1-2023)