This article shall apply to all applications for development.
The following standards shall be used to prepare and review any development plan that involves the construction of new curbs or repair of existing curbs:
A. 
Location. Curbs shall be designed to define the sides of streets, driveways, parking lots and loading areas.
B. 
Construction and repair specifications. All curbs shall meet the construction specifications as set forth in applicable Borough ordinances or as approved by the Borough Engineer. This shall also apply to recommendations by the Borough Engineer regarding the maintenance, repair or upgrading of existing curbs located in that portion of the public right-of-way that directly abuts the tract to be developed.
C. 
Drainage. Curbs shall be designed to direct surface water runoff along, on and/or across paved surfaces to drainage facilities.
D. 
Handicapped ramps. Depressed curb ramps for the handicapped shall be installed at all locations where sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks or walkways intersect any street, driveway or parking lot curb and shall be designed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
E. 
Planting strips. The area located between curbs and sidewalks or walkways shall be either planted with grass or another type of ground cover plant material. Planting strips located in the public right-of-way may be paved with bricks or other similar type decorative paving materials as specified by the Borough Engineer. In no instance, however, shall a planting strip be permitted to be covered with asphalt or loose stones of any variety.