CRANBERRY TWP — The township supervisors are considering an ordinance that would add new requirements for developers of housing plans.

It would require developers to include 12 specific elements in their plans.

Some are already required, but they are listed in more detail in the proposal, said Ron Henshaw, director of planning and development services for the township.

The changes were outlined at the supervisors’ meeting Thursday night.

One of the new requirements is that developments of more than 50 homes must have a gathering place for home association events, including a pavilion or covered structure of at least 400 square feet.

“It’s making sure that each homeowner’s association has the opportunity to have a place to get know your neighbors, have neighborhood picnics, events, flea markets, whatever they are doing,” Henshaw said.

For each 50 homes in a development there also must be one small parklet that includes features such as a dog park, children’s play areas, nature viewing and exercise equipment.

Another new requirement is that stormwater retention ponds must have pedestrian connections with trails, including seating/viewing areas.

“We’re trying to make the stormwater basins be a little more appealing; a nice feature instead of something you ignore,” Henshaw said.

Also included are requirements that will help the township’s growing network of trails and pedestrian walkways. Developers must: construct a pedestrian pocket at all designated bus stops or at half of all intersections, create a pedestrian-oriented network that includes connections to all adjacent properties that have connection potential and construct a trail system that connects at least 25 percent of cul-de-sac bulbs with other cul-de-sacs in the development.

The amendment will allow smaller developments to seek approval in less time. Developments of fewer than 50 homes would be able to apply for tentative and final approval simultaneously.

That would reduce approval time from six months to about three months, Henshaw said.

The section of the ordinance governing signs will be changed to allow educational and religious institutions to erect signs in any zoning district, instead of just commercial districts.

A public hearing on the changes will be at the supervisors’ meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25. The board can vote Oct. 6 on the changes.