A. 
The purpose of this article is to establish and define the public improvements which will be required by the Board of Supervisors to be constructed or created to be constructed by the applicant.
B. 
All improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications of the Township.
A. 
The improvements included in this article are minimum requirements. However, the governing body reserves the right in any case to increase the same if conditions so warrant.
B. 
If any mandatory provisions of this chapter are shown by the applicant to be unreasonable and cause undue hardship as they apply to his proposed subdivision or land development, the Board of Supervisors may grant a waiver to such applicant from such mandatory provisions, in accordance with the provisions of § 136-800 herein, so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest served, provided that such variations shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter, and that the full enforcement of the provisions is not necessary to maintain or protect the public interest.
When changes from the construction drawings and specifications become necessary during construction, a revised plan shall be submitted to the Township and written acceptance by the Township Engineer shall be secured before the execution of such changes.
Adequate provisions for the satisfactory maintenance of all streets shall be made before dedication to and acceptance for maintenance by the Township.
The applicant shall agree to construct and/or install improvements required by the chapter as listed below:
A. 
Streets.
B. 
Street signs.
C. 
Lighting.
D. 
Monuments.
E. 
Sidewalks and pedestrian paths.
F. 
Curbs.
G. 
Storm drainage system.
H. 
Water supply system with fire-protection capability.
I. 
Public sanitary sewer system.
J. 
Electric, telephone, cable TV and communication facilities.
K. 
Grading.
L. 
Planting.
M. 
Community facilities.
N. 
Driveway.
O. 
All other improvements required as part of the plan approval.
Relative to connection to the public sewer system, developer shall be responsible for paying impact fees which have been adopted by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Act 203.
All on-site sewage disposal systems shall comply with Chapters 71 and 73 of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, Act 537,[1] County Health Department regulations, and all Township ordinances.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
The dimensional location of the on-site sewage system, alternate system location, and the well must be shown on the plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. The locations shall comply with the Department of Environmental Resources, County Health Department and Township regulations.
A. 
The Board of Supervisors may, when it deems necessary for the health, comfort, safety, or welfare of the present and future population of the area, and necessary to the conservation of water, drainage and sanitary facilities, prohibit subdivision of any portion of the property which lies within the floodplain of any stream or drainage course. Floodways are subject to the restrictions of the Towamencin Township Zoning Ordinance,[1] as last amended.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 153, Zoning.
B. 
The areas referred to above shall be preserved from any and all destruction or damage by clearing, grading, or dumping of earth, waste material, stumps, or other materials of any kind.
C. 
When there is any proposed alteration of a stream, the applicant shall show evidence that all required approvals by state agencies have been granted.
D. 
The developer shall place with the Township a maintenance bond of sufficient sum to pay for the continuous maintenance of the facility. The amount of the maintenance bond shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors upon the recommendations of the Township Engineer.