Township of Upper Gwynedd, PA Article VI Construction of Improvements

§ 168-47 General requirements.

A. Physical improvements to the proposed subdivision or land development tract shall be provided, constructed and installed as shown on the record plan, in accordance with the requirements of the Township Board of Commissioners.

B. As a condition to review of a final plan by the Township Planning Commission, the developer shall agree with the Township Board of Commissioners as to installations of all improvements shown on the plan and required by this chapter. Before the record plan may be endorsed by the Board of Commissioners, the developer shall submit a completed and executed original copy of the subdivision improvements agreements.

C. All improvements installed by the developer shall be constructed in accordance with the design specifications of the Township Board of Commissioners. Where there are no applicable municipal specifications furnished or from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or such other state agency, as applicable, the Board of Commissioners may authorize that specifications be prepared by a registered professional engineer.

D. Supervision of the installation of those improvements required by § 168-48 following shall, in all cases, be the responsibility of the Township or of the appropriate state regulatory agency.

§ 168-48 Specifications.

The following improvements shall be provided, constructed and installed by the developer as shown on the record plan:

A. Streets, curbs and sidewalks.

(1) Streets shall be graded to the full width of the right-of-way, surfaced and improved to the grades and dimensions shown on the plans, profiles and cross sections submitted by the developer and approved by the Board of Commissioners. In subdivisions or land developments where sidewalks are not required, the sidewalk area shall be graded in the same manner as if sidewalks were to be constructed.

(2) Materials and construction requirements shall be as specified in §§ 168-20, 168-22 and 168-23 of this chapter.

B. Sanitary sewers. Sanitary sewers shall be installed in accordance with the design standards set forth in § 168-26 of this chapter and the respective municipal authority having jurisdiction.

C. Water supply and distribution systems. Water supply and distribution systems shall be installed in accordance with the design standards set forth in § 168-27 of this chapter and respective water authorities.

D. Storm drainage systems.

(1) Storm drainage systems shall be installed in accordance with the design and construction standards set forth in § 168-24 of this chapter.

(2) Materials and installation shall conform to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, Publication 408, latest edition, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Roadway Construction Standards, latest edition. Trench backfill will be in accordance with Township specifications.

E. Monuments and markers.

(1) Permanent stone or concrete monuments shall be accurately placed, as specified by § 168-29.

(2) Monuments shall be set with their top level with the finished grade of the surrounding ground, as approved by the Township Engineer.

(3) Markers shall be set at the following locations shown on the final plan:

(a) At all points where lot lines intersect curves, either front or rear.

(b) At all angles in property lines of lots.

(c) At all other lot corners.

(4) A "monument" shall be a stone or concrete with a flat top at least four inches in diameter or square. It is recommended that the bottom sides or radii be at least two inches greater than the top to minimize movements caused by frost. The monument should contain an indented cross or dimple and should be at least 24 inches in length.

F. Street signs. Street signs shall be installed at all street intersections. The design and placement of such signs shall be done by the Township, the cost to be borne by the developer.

G. Streetlights.

(1) In accordance with the conditions to be agreed upon by the developer, the Township Board of Commissioners and the appropriate public utility, streetlights are to be installed in subdivisions and land developments.

(2) Streetlighting shall consist of along-street public pole lighting or shall be provided by private on-lot post lighting, or a combination thereof, as determined by the Commissioners.

§ 168-49 Inspections.

A. Notice.

(1) The Township Engineer shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance of the commencement of any construction or installation operation in order that provisions may be made for inspection by the Township.

(2) Construction and installation operations shall also be subject to inspection by the Township officials during the progress of the work. The subdivider, developer or builder shall pay for all inspections.

B. Improvement specifications. All required improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest applicable specifications and regulations as outlined previously in this article.

(1) Testing. The Township may require various tests, including but not limited to embankment compaction, concrete strength and aggregate gradation. Said testing shall be performed by a qualified laboratory, acceptable to the Township, which shall submit an independent report directly to the Township. All testing costs shall be paid by the subdivider, developer or builder.

(2) Sample of materials. During or after construction of required improvement, should the Township require a sample of materials, said sample shall be furnished by the appropriate contractor, in a form specified by the Township Engineer, at no cost to the Township.

C. Delivery slips. Copies of all delivery slips for materials used in the construction of any storm sewers, sanitary sewers, roads, curbs, sidewalks or any other facilities within a Township right-of-way or easement shall be supplied to the Township.

§ 168-50 Off-site improvements.

Certain improvements beyond the geographical boundaries of a site to be subdivided and/or developed, including but not limited to road improvements, may be required to be constructed where it can clearly be demonstrated that such improvements have been made necessary solely through the additional burden imposed by the subdivision and/or development of the site. The Solicitor shall render final judgment in any instances where a dispute arises as to the direct casual relationship for the improvement(s). The subdivider or developer shall be required to cover costs which may be incurred by the Township or other governmental jurisdiction in order to make these improvements feasible. The legal and financial arrangements to cover costs of the off-site improvements shall be the same as those prescribed in § 168-48.

§ 168-51 Agreement with Township.

Before the Board of Commissioners shall cause its approval to be endorsed upon the final plans of any subdivision or land development (except in the case of minor subdivision, wherein the Board imposes no condition or conditions for the approval of the plan) and as a requirement for the approval thereof, the owners shall enter into a written agreement with the Township in the manner and form set forth by the Township Solicitor.