Overview. Indicate the purpose and scope of the proposed project. Enumerate the benefits to the public which will result from the proposed project and describe the suitability of the site for the intended use. A description of the proposed project shall be presented to indicate the extent to which the site must be altered, the kinds of facilities to be constructed, how they are to be considered and the use intended. The resident population, working population and visitor population shall be projected. The basis of the projections shall be clearly stated in the report.

Compatibility. The Compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the following:

Location. An identification of the site location and area through the use of a location map drawn at a scale of not more than 2,000 feet to the inch. The location map shall depict all streets, adjoining properties, zoning district boundaries and municipal boundaries within 2,500 feet of any part of the tract. In the case of development of only a portion of the entire tract, the location map shall also show the relationship of the section to the entire tract.

Photographs. An identification of the character and appearance of the site through the presentation of black and white photographs or copies thereof. Such photographs shall provide a representation of what the site looks like from ground level. Photographs shall be properly identified or captioned and shall be keyed to a map of the site.

Description of the Project. An identification of the nature of the proposals through the presentation of the following:

Physical Resources Inventory. An identification of physical resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as geology, topography, soils, hydrology and the like. The identification of physical resources shall include a narrative description of the qualitative aspects of each of the resources mentioned above. In addition, these resources shall be mapped at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch as specified below and may be either incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to the report.

Biological Resources Inventory. An identification of biological resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as vegetation and wildlife. The identification of biological resources shall include a narrative description of each of the resources mentioned above. In addition, these resources shall be mapped at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch, as specified below; and may be either incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to the report.

Land Use Inventory. An identification of the land use conditions and characteristics associated with the tract such as: current and past use, land cover and encumbrances; and the relationship of these to adjacent tracts. The identification of land use conditions and characteristics shall include a narrative description of the above. In addition, the following maps drawn at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch, shall be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to it.

Surface Water Inventory. Describe existing watercourses and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site and their relationship to the area of land disturbance. Calculate existing surface runoff from the site and the associated water-shed, including the potential development of the remainder of the watershed. When the natural drainage pattern will be significantly altered, an analysis shall be conducted which will investigate flow, depth, capacity and water quality of the receiving waters. When required, flood plain areas will be mapped in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection. Existing drainage structures shall be mapped and the capacity of the drainage network shall be determined. Additionally, wetland areas as defined by the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers shall be delineated.

Surface Water Inventory. Describe the subsurface water conditions on the site both in terms of depth to ground water and water supply capabilities of the site. Where existing conditions warrant, provide detailed information regarding existing wells within 1,000 feet of the site relative to depth, capacity and water quality. Discuss the water supply capabilities of the adjacent areas and the recharge capabilities of the site.

Existing Features Inventory. Describe any existing features on the site that are not considered to be part of the natural environment. This may include, but not necessarily be limited to, roads, housing units, accessory structures, utility lines, etc.

Historic Resources Inventory. An identification of the man-made resources associated with or within 500 feet of the tract which are older than 50 years. Areas, structures and/or routes and trails included on the National Historical Register of Historic Places, the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places, the Historic American Building Survey, the Bucks County Conservancy and any which may be identified in the Comprehensive Plan shall be identified. The identification of historic resources shall include a narrative description of the above. In addition, a map drawn at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch depicting historic resources shall be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as an attachment to the report.

Visual Resources Inventory. An identification of the visual resources associated with the tract such as areas which have a particular amenity value and areas which offer interest in viewing the tract. The identification of visual resources shall include a narrative description of the above. In addition, a map drawn at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch depicting visual resources shall be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as an attachment to the report.

Community Needs Inventory. An identification of the community facility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed project. The community facility needs assessment shall indicate in narrative form the type of services which will be in demand. Where applicable, community facilities (such as schools, par and recreation areas, libraries, hospitals and other health care facilities, fire protection, police protection, ambulance and rescue service and postal services) shall be discussed in terms of the ability of existing facilities and services to accommodate the demands of future users and/or residents of the lot(s) and/or tract and the need for additional or expanded community facilities.

Utility Needs Inventory. As identification of the utility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed project and a statement whether the project is within the area to be served by public sewers under the Township's Act 537 Plan. The utility needs assessment shall indicate in narrative form the type of installations which will be in demand. Utilities (such as those used for water supply, sewage disposal, refuse disposal, storm drainage, communications and electrical transmission) shall be discussed in terms of: the ability of existing utility installations to accommodate the demands of the future users and/or residents of the lot(s) and/or tract; the need for additional or expanded utility installations; the ability to achieve an adequate potable quantity of water whenever individual wells are proposed; the ability to achieve an adequate system for on-site sewage disposal whenever such a system is proposed; and the ability to achieve an adequate system for storm drainage and stormwater management.

Certificates from the utilities confirming that adequate capacity exists to service the proposed development shall be included.

Transportation System Inventory. An identification of the relationship of the transportation and circulation system needs of the proposed project to the existing street or highway network. A discussion of this relationship shall be in narrative form and shall indicate factors such as methods to be used for traffic control within the tract and at points of ingress to and egress from it; and expected traffic volumes generated from the project including their relationship to existing traffic volumes on existing streets for both peak hour and nonpeak hour traffic conditions. In addition, there shall be a discussion of the physical condition of existing streets which will service the proposed project and what improvements are proposed to remedy any physical deficiencies.

Demographics. An identification of the demographic characteristics related to the proposed project. The characteristics which shall be presented in narrative form shall include a profile of the future users and/or residents of the lot and/or tract including information such as the number of people expected. Such information shall be related to initial and completed project conditions.

Fiscal Impacts. An identification of the economic and fiscal characteristics related to the proposed project. The characteristics which shall be presented in narrative form shall include a profile of the township, county and school district revenues which the proposal may generate and the township, county and school district costs it may create. Such information shall be related to initial and completed project conditions.

Existing Conditions. An identification of characteristics and conditions associated with existing, construction related, and future air and water quality and noise levels, vibration, toxic materials, electrical interferences, odor, glare and heat, fire and explosion, smoke, dust, fumes, vapors, and gases and/or radioactive materials.

Licenses and Permits. An identification of all licenses, permits or other approvals required by law for the development and the status of each.

Environmental Controls. An identification of compliance with the Floodplain Conservation District Regulations of § 905 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Impacts Inventory. The implications of the proposed project in terms of: the type of beneficial or adverse effects which may result from it; and the duration of these effects in terms of their short-term or long-term nature. To indicate such effects, there shall be a discussion of the implications of the proposed project to the resources, conditions and characteristics described in subsections 5 through 21 above. In addition to a narrative presentation of implications, the applicant shall display where the project adversely affects the tract's resources, conditions or characteristics through the use of a map drawn at a scale of not smaller than 100 feet to the inch, wherein the areas adversely affected from proposed development are highlighted. Such map either may be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as an attachment to the report. Further, the applicant must demonstrate and specify in the EIA report how and where the findings in the EIA report and its attachments are reflected in the project.

Alternatives Analysis. Alternatives within the project which would preclude, reduce or lessen potential adverse impact or produce beneficial effects. To indicate such alternatives, the applicant shall submit exhibits or diagrams which will depict the type of alternatives described in narrative form. The applicant shall comment on alternatives such as: revised location, redesign, layout or siting of buildings, roads and other structures and the reduction in the size of proposed structures or number of structures.

Adverse Impacts. Probable adverse effects which cannot be precluded, including:

Mitigation Measures. Measures to mitigate adverse effects. To indicate such measures, the applicant shall submit exhibits or diagrams which will depict the type of remedial, protective and mitigative measures described in narrative form. These measures shall include those required through existing procedures and standards, and those unique to a specific project, as follows:

Irreversible Impacts. Any irreversible environmental changes which would occur due to the proposed project should it be implemented. To indicate such changes, the use of nonrenewable resources during the initial and continued phases of the project shall be discussed. Further, the loss of environmental resources shall be indicated through a presentation of the quality of loss and related qualitative effects.

Will not result in appreciable harmful effects to the environment;

Has been designed and conceived with a view board toward the protection of resources; and,

Will not, individually or collectively, place a disproportionate or excessive demand upon the total resources available for such proposal and for any future proposals.