A.
The purpose of these specifications and regulations
is to establish minimum acceptable uniform standards for highway construction
in the Town, including but not limited to such items as highway classification,
geometries, design, drainage, construction requirements for road base
and pavement, curbs and sidewalks, monuments and signs. These specifications,
along with referenced New York State Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications, should govern most situations or conditions
encountered with respect to highway planning and construction. Interpretation
of these specifications is the sole responsibility of the Superintendent
of Highways. Prior approval must be given by the Superintendent of
Highways and Planning Board for any deviations in procedures and materials
mentioned in these specifications, said deviations and approval to
be documented and placed on file with the Office of Planning and Zoning.
B.
Deviations proposed by the Planning Board shall receive
approval from the Superintendent of Highways prior to subdivision
approval.
C.
Compliance with these specifications and any approved
deviations shall be certified by the Engineer to the Town and by the
Superintendent of Highways and they shall certify compliance prior
to any Town action of acceptance.
D.
Application of these specifications to recognized
engineering principles and acceptable construction practices should
provide a basis for efficient and orderly growth in the Town highway
system.
Where the provisions of this Part 1 conflict
with existing regulations, this Part 1 shall control.
