CODE OF THE COUNTY OF YORK

Chapter 20.5

SUBDIVISIONS

CONTENTS

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 20.5-1.  Title.
 Sec. 20.5-2.  Purpose.
 Sec. 20.5-3.  Effective date.
 Sec. 20.5-4.  General rules of interpretation.
 Sec. 20.5-5.  Definitions.
 Sec. 20.5-6.  Applicability.
 Sec. 20.5-7.  Administration and enforcement.
 Sec. 20.5-8.  Violation and penalties.
 Sec. 20.5-9.  Conflicts with other provisions of law.
 Sec. 20.5-10. Relationship to zoning ordinance.
 Sec. 20.5-11. Effect of private contracts.
 Sec. 20.5-12. Severability.
 Sec. 20.5-13. Fees.
 Sec. 20.5-14. Resubdivision same as subdivision.
 Sec. 20.5-15. Separate ownership of lots to be subdivided.
Sec. 20.5-16. Accuracy standards for maps and plans.
Sec. 20.5-17. Amendments.
Secs. 20.5-18—20.5-25.Reserved.

ARTICLE II. PROCEDURE

Sec. 20.5-26. Preapplication conference sketch plan.
 Sec. 20.5-27. Classification of subdivisions.
Sec. 20.5-28. Preliminary plan.
 Sec. 20.5-29. Development plan.
Sec. 20.5-30. Final plat.
Sec. 20.5-31. Record plat.
Sec. 20.5-31.1.  Terms of Validity.
Sec. 20.5-32. Vacation of plats.
 Sec. 20.5-33. Changes, erasures, and revisions.
Sec. 20.5-34. Special provisions for family subdivisions.
Sec. 20.5-35. Geographic control
Secs. 20.5-36—20.5-45.Reserved.

ARTICLE III. PRELIMINARY PLAN

Sec. 20.5-46. Purpose.
 Sec. 20.5-47. Submittal requirements.
Sec. 20.5-48. Contents.
Sec. 20.5-49. Sheet layout.
Sec. 20.5-50. Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Sec. 20.5-51. Purpose.
 Sec. 20.5-52. Submittal requirements.
 Sec. 20.5-53. Contents.
Sec. 20.5-54. Sheet layout.
Sec. 20.5-55. Reserved.

ARTICLE V. FINAL PLAT

Sec. 20.5-56. Purpose.
Sec. 20.5-57. Submittal requirements.
Sec. 20.5-58. Contents.
Sec. 20.5-59. Sheet layout.
Sec. 20.5-60. Preparation standards for record plats.
Sec. 20.5-61. Submission requirements for record plats.
Sec. 20.5-62. Minor changes subsequent to recordation.
Secs 20.5-63—20.5-65. Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. DESIGN STANDARDS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN
 Sec. 20.5-66. Suitable land.
Sec. 20.5-67. Improvements by developer.
Sec. 20.5-68. Easements.
 Sec. 20.5-69. Underground utilities.
 Sec. 20.5-70. Lots.
Sec. 20.5-71. Blocks.
 Sec. 20.5-72. Sections/phases.
 Sec. 20.5-73. Water.
 Sec. 20.5-74. Sewer.
 Sec. 20.5-75. Drainage.
 Sec. 20.5-76. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Sec. 20.5-77. Streetlights.
Sec. 20.5-78. Survey monuments.
Sec. 20.5-79. Subdivision and street names.
Sec. 20.5-80. Street signs.
Sec. 20.5-81. Entrance signs.
 Sec. 20.5-82. Addresses and parcel identification numbers.
 Sec. 20.5-83. Preservation of natural features and cultural resources.
Sec. 20.5-84. Landscaping, buffers and screening.
Sec. 20.5-85. Chesapeake Bay preservation area.
Sec. 20.5-86. Common property.
Sec. 20.5-87. Recreation and open space areas.
Sec. 20.5-88. Land for public purposes.
Secs.20.5-89—20.5-90.Reserved.

DIVISION 2. STREETS AND ROADS
 Sec. 20.5-91. Street and road classifications.
 Sec. 20.5-92. Alignment and layout.
Sec. 20.5-93. Rights-of-way.
Sec. 20.5-94. Geometric standards.
Sec. 20.5-95. Construction standards.
Sec. 20.5-96. Curb and gutter streets.
Sec. 20.5-97. Cul-de-sac streets.
Sec. 20.5-98. Driveways and entrances.
Sec. 20.5-99. Alleys.
Sec. 20.5-100. Regulatory and traffic signs.
Sec. 20.5-101. Sight distance triangles.
Sec. 20.5-102. Private streets.
Sec. 20.5-103. Construction traffic access.
Secs. 20.5-104—20.5-105 Reserved.

ARTICLE VII. PERFORMANCE

Sec. 20.5-106. Purpose.
 Sec. 20.5-107. Subdivision agreement.
Sec. 20.5-108. Time of performance.
Sec. 20.5-109. Surety in lieu of completion.
Sec. 20.5-110. Maintenance agreements.
Secs. 20.5-111—20.5-115 Reserved.

ARTICLE VIII. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ANALYSIS

Sec. 20.5-116. Applicability and intent.
 Sec. 20.5-117. Traffic impact analysis.
 Sec. 20.5.118. Water quality assessments and impact studies.
Sec. 20.5-119. Review of analysis.
Secs. 20.5-120—20.5-125 Reserved.

ARTICLE IX. EXCEPTIONS, APPEALS AND VARIANCES

Sec. 20.5-126. Commercial and industrial subdivisions.
Sec. 20.5-127. Townhouse and condominium subdivisions.
Sec. 20.5-128. Appeals and variances.
Sec. 20.5-129. Appeals from decisions of the board.

APPENDIX A. DIAGRAMS AND FIGURES

APPENDIX B. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT

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