[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 500; as amended by Ord.
858, 3/17/2009]
1.
Where no public water supply is available to the subdivision, the
Borough Council shall require the developer to obtain from the District
Sanitarian of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
certificates of approval as to the quality and adequacy of the water
supply proposed and approval of the type and construction methods
to be employed in the installation.
2.
Where the subdivision is inaccessible to sanitary sewers, the Borough
Council shall require the developer to obtain from the District Sanitarian
of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection certificates
of approval of the proposed sewage disposal facilities.
3.
Improvement construction requirements will be completed under specifications
included or referred to herein.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 501]
1.
All streets shall conform to the following design standards and in
a manner acceptable to the Planning Commission:
A.
Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial
street or a railroad right-of-way, access thereto shall be limited
to a minimum, and such access shall be determined with due regard
for sight distance, distance between intersections, approach grades
and requirements for future grade separations.
B.
Marginal access and reverse frontage streets paralleling limited
access and/or arterial streets shall be required. Access to such streets
shall not be more frequent than one in 500 feet.
C.
Street jogs with center-line offsets of less than 125 feet shall
be avoided.
D.
Arterial and collector streets, as identified on the Official Map
of the Borough, shall be improved in accordance with standards and
specifications of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
E.
When a street line changes direction more than 10°, it shall
be connected with a curve with a radius sufficient to assure adequate
sight distance.
F.
Streets shall be laid out to intersect as nearly as possible at right
angles, and no street shall intersect any other street at less than
60°.
G.
Collector and arterial streets shall not intersect at intervals of
less than 800 feet.
H.
Alleys shall be prohibited unless special permission is granted by
the Borough Council.
I.
Street right-of-way widths shall conform to the following:
|
Type of Street
|
Width
(feet)
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Arterial streets
|
Shall conform to standard of the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation
| |
|
Collector streets
|
Shall conform to standard of the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation
| |
|
Residential streets
|
50
| |
|
Minor residential, marginal access streets
|
36 to 40
| |
|
Alley (when permitted)
|
20
|
J.
Dead-end streets (culs-de-sac), designed to be so permanently, shall
be provided with a turnaround having an outside cartway diameter of
at least 80 feet and a property line diameter of at least 100 feet.
Culs-de-sac planned in excess of 1,500 feet in length shall be subject
to the review and approval of the Borough Council. Approval of additional
length shall be granted only when deemed to be in the best interests
of the citizens and the Borough and when no jeopardy in regard to
public protection is found.
K.
No street grade shall be less than 1/2 of 1% or more than 10%, unless
approved by the Borough Council.
L.
Where the grade of any street at the approach to an intersection
exceeds 7%, a leveling area shall be provided having not greater than
4% grade for a distance of 25 feet measured from the nearest right-of-way
line of the intersecting street.
M.
At intersections, cartway or curb radii shall not be less than 20
feet.
N.
Partial streets shall not be permitted. Suitable access to adjacent
unsubdivided land shall be provided when such land does not abut a
public street and may be landlocked by the subdivision under consideration.
O.
Multiple intersections involving the junction of more than two roads
shall be prohibited.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 502]
Easements across lots, centered on rear or side lot lines or
where necessary for lot access, utilities, watercourse, drainage-way,
channel or stream shall be not less than 20 feet wide.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 503]
1.
Block lengths shall not exceed 1,600 feet.
2.
In cases where the block length exceeds 1,200 feet or where deemed
essential to provide pedestrian circulation to schools, playgrounds,
shopping centers and other community facilities, a crosswalk shall
be provided with a pavement width of not less than eight feet.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 504]
1.
2.
Lot Area and Width Adjustments.
A.
On a lot held in single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter which does not fulfill the regulations for the minimum lot area and width, a building may be erected, altered and used thereon when approved by the Borough Council and as further regulated by the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
B.
Lot areas shall be increased to any size deemed necessary by reason
of (1) poor soil conditions determined by percolation tests, (2) areas
with slopes steeper than 20% grade or (3) drainageways.
C.
The area, width and depth of lots shall provide adequate open space
for off-street loading, unloading and/or parking area and yards. In
all cases where public sewers are not available, the lot areas shall
be of sufficient size to provide open areas, exclusive of parking
areas or other paved areas, for a septic tank and leaching field.
D.
The lot areas and width specified above may be reduced by 10% when
the lot is in a subdivision or land development of 20 lots or more;
provided, that the area by which the lots are reduced is dedicated
for public playgrounds, parks and open space available equally to
the occupants of the subdivision or development.
3.
The subdividing of the land shall be such that each lot is provided
with direct access to a public street. Such access shall be an easement
or an actual extension of the lot or property at least 20 feet in
width.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 505; as amended by Ord.
858, 3/17/2009]
1.
In no case shall the required setbacks from streets be less than
the following:
B.
Side Yards. Two side yards not less than 10 feet each. This regulation shall not apply when the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] directs a greater or lesser control.
C.
Rear Yard. Not less than 10 feet.
D.
Building Line Adjustments.
(1)
Where subsurface disposal is to be located on the lot and in
an area adjacent to the right-of-way line, the building line or setback
line shall be increased enough to provide sufficient area for the
subsurface drainage field. The Planning Commission may modify setback
requirements as necessary. Final approval shall be by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection.
(2)
Except as provided for in subparagraph (1), when an unimproved
lot adjoins an improved lot having a building thereon, the setback
of any building on the unimproved lot may be the average setback of
such adjoining improved lot and the required setback for the unimproved
lot. The adjoining unimproved lot second from the original improved
lot must have at least the minimum required setback.
(3)
Where topographic or other physical conditions dictate, the
Planning Commission may increase or decrease the setback, subject
to approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 506]
Where a proposed park, playground, school, easement or other
public use shown in the Comprehensive Plan or in the opinion of the
Planning Commission is necessary, the Borough Council may require
the reservation of such area within the subdivision or land development
in a reasonable manner.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 507; as amended by Ord.
760, 4/21/1998]
1.
Lots shall be laid out and graded to provide positive drainage away
from new and existing buildings.
3.
Special consideration shall be given to avoiding problems which could
arise from concentration of stormwater runoff over adjacent properties.
4.
The developer shall submit runoff data, including the watershed area
upon which the size of conduits, culverts and swales for proposed
stormwater control has been based.
5.
Post-development runoff shall not exceed predevelopment runoff.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 508]
1.
Sanitary Sewers. The developer shall plan and construct sanitary
sewers with provisions for connection to each lot in the proposed
subdivision in all cases where public sewers are planned or available
within 1,000 feet of the subdivision.
2.
Public Water. The developer shall plan and install water mains with
provisions for connection to each lot in the proposed subdivision
in all cases where a public water main is available or exists within
1,000 feet of the proposed subdivision. The developer shall also place
fire hydrants along said water mains at locations approved by the
Borough Engineer and in keeping with fire protection standards.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 509]
Whenever the subdivision plan involves five or more lots, utilities
shall be installed underground.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 510; as amended by Ord.
858, 3/17/2009]
1.
Effective soil conservation measures shall be planned and implemented
in accordance with the rules and regulations relating to erosion control
(25 Pa. Code, Chapter 102) of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
2.
ACCELERATED EROSION
DEPARTMENT
DIVERSION TERRACE
EARTHMOVING ACTIVITY
EMBANKMENT OR FILL
INTERCEPTOR CHANNEL
LAND DEVELOPER
SEDIMENT
STABILIZATION
Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
The removal of the surface of the land through the combined
action of man's activities and the natural processes at a rate
greater than would occur because of the natural process alone.
The Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth.
A channel or dike constructed up-slope of a project for the
purpose of diverting stormwater away from the unprotected slope.
Any construction or other activity which disturbs the surface
of the land including, but not limited to, excavation, embankments,
land development, subdivision development, mineral extraction and
the moving, depositing or storing of soil, rock or earth.
A deposit of soil, rock or other material placed by man.
A channel or dike constructed across a slope for the purpose
of intercepting stormwater, reducing the velocity of flow and diverting
it to outlets where it can be disposed.
Any person who is engaged in land development as the principal
rather than an agent or contractor.
Soils or other superficial materials transported by surface
water as a product of erosion.
The proper placing, grading and/or covering of soil, rock
or earth to ensure their resistance to erosion, sliding or other movement.
3.
Standards.
A.
No changes shall be made in the contour of the land; no grading,
excavating, removal or destruction of the topsoil, trees or other
vegetative cover of the land shall be commenced until an erosion and
sedimentation control plan has been processed through the Department
of Environmental Protection and/or the Soil Conservation Service and
reviewed by the Borough Planning Commission; or a determination is
made by the Commission that such plans are on file with and have been
approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and/or the
Soil Conservation Service.
B.
No subdivision or land development plan shall be approved unless
there has been a plan approved that provides for minimizing erosion
and sedimentation consistent with 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 102, Rules
and Regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 511]
1.
In order to provide more suitable building sites, the following requirements
shall be met:
A.
All lots, tracts or parcels shall be graded to provide proper drainage
from buildings without ponding, and all land within a development
shall be graded to drain surface water without ponding, except where
other arrangements are approved by the Commission.
B.
All drainage provisions shall be adequate to handle the surface runoff
and carry it to the nearest curbed street, storm drain or natural
watercourse. Where drainage swales are used, they shall be sodded
or planted and of adequate slope, shape and size.
C.
Concentration of surface water runoff shall only be permitted in
swales or watercourses.
D.
Excavations and Fills.
(1)
Cut and fill slopes shall not be steeper than 2:1 unless stabilized
by a retaining wall or cribbing, except as approved by the Commission
when handled under special conditions.
(2)
Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent surface water from
damaging the cut face of excavations or the sloping surfaces of fills.
(3)
Cuts and fills shall not endanger adjoining property.
(4)
Fill shall be placed and compacted to minimize sliding or erosion.
(5)
Fills shall not encroach on natural watercourses or constructed
channels.
(6)
Fills placed adjacent to natural watercourses or constructed
channels shall have suitable protection against erosion during periods
of flooding.
(7)
Grading will not be done in such a way so as to divert water
onto the property of another landowner without the expressed consent
of the Commission and the landowner.
(8)
Necessary measures for dust control will be exercised.
(9)
Grading equipment will not be allowed to cross live streams.
Provision will be made for the installation of culverts or bridges.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973; as amended by Ord. 858, 3/17/2009]
1.
Whenever sedimentation results from stripping vegetation, regrading
or other activity, it shall be the responsibility of the person, corporation
or other entity causing such sedimentation to remove it from all adjoining
surfaces, drainage systems and watercourses and to repair any damage
at his expense as quickly as possible.
2.
Maintenance of all drainage facilities and watercourses within any
subdivision or land development is the responsibility of the developer
until accepted by the Borough or other official agency, which accepts
responsibility thereafter.
3.
It is the responsibility of any person, corporation or other entity
doing any act on or across a communal stream, watercourse or swale
or upon the floodplain or right-of-way thereof to maintain said facility
in its present state during all activity and to return it to its original
condition after the activity is completed.
4.
Maintenance of drainage facilities or watercourses originating and
remaining on private property is the responsibility of the owner to
the point of open discharge at the property line or at a communal
watercourse within the property.
5.
No entity shall undertake any activity affecting any stream or watercourse
without having obtained approval from the Borough or Department of
Environmental Protection, or both.
6.
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, there shall be
provided a drainage easement or right-of-way conforming substantially
to the line of such watercourse and of such width as will be adequate
to preserve natural drainage.
7.
Any person, corporation or other entity making any surface changes
shall be required to:
A.
Collect on-site surface runoff and dispose of it into the common
natural watercourse of the drainage area.
B.
Handle all runoff through the development by designing to adequately
handle storm runoff from any developed area.
C.
Pay a proportionate share of the total cost of off-site improvements
to the common natural watercourse, based on a fully developed drainage
area.
D.
Provide and install all drainage and erosion control improvements
(temporary and permanent) as required by the erosion and sedimentation
control plan.
8.
It is the responsibility of the Borough to keep all major streams,
not under the jurisdiction of other official agency, open and free
flowing.
9.
The Borough will assume the responsibility for maintaining an open
and free-flowing condition in all minor streams, watercourses and
drainage systems which are necessary for proper drainage if adequate
right-of-way exists or can be acquired.
10.
The Borough shall be required to:
A.
Assess and collect the cost of off-site improvements to common natural
watercourse, except those required for state road improvement. Collection
may be delayed until the assessed land is approved for development.
B.
Acquire easements for common natural watercourse improvements.
C.
Supervise improvements to completion.
[Ord. 449, 6/26/1973, § 513; as amended by Ord.
523, 12/19/1978]
1.
Where any excavation or grading is proposed or where any existing
trees, shrubs or other vegetative cover will be removed, the subdivider
shall consult the County Soil and Water Conservation District Office
concerning plans for erosion and sediment control and also to obtain
a report on the soil characteristics of the site so that a determination
can be made as to the type and degree of development the site may
accommodate.
2.
Sewer Facilities. All sanitary sewer systems located in any designated
floodplain district, whether public or private, shall be floodproofed
up to the regulatory flood elevation.
A.
The Borough of Huntingdon shall prohibit installation of sewage disposal
facilities requiring soil absorption systems where such systems will
not function due to high groundwater, flooding or unsuitable soil
characteristics. The Borough of Huntingdon may require that the developer
note on the face of the plat and in any deed of conveyance that soil
absorption fields are prohibited in designated area.
B.
The Borough of Huntingdon may prescribe adequate methods for waste
disposal. If a sanitary sewer system is located on or near the proposed
subdivision and/or land development, the Borough of Huntingdon shall
require the developer to provide sewage facilities to connect to this
system where practical and shall prescribe the procedures to be followed
by the developer in connecting to the system.
3.
Water Facilities. All water systems located in any designated floodplain
districts, whether public or private, shall be floodproofed up to
the regulatory flood elevation. If there is an existing public water
supply system on or near the subdivision, the Borough of Huntingdon
shall require the developer to connect to this system where practical
and shall prescribe the procedures to be followed by the developer
in connecting to the system.
4.
Other Public Utilities and Facilities. All other public and/or private
utilities and facilities, including gas and electric, shall be elevated
or floodproofed up to the regulatory flood elevation.
