A. 
Streets must be surfaced to the grades and dimensions drawn on plans, profiles and cross sections submitted by the developer and approved by the City Council.
B. 
All streets intended to be dedicated for public use shall be paved to full cartway width, as shown on the final plan. In all cases, paving materials and workmanship shall conform to any and all City regulations and the specifications of PennDOT Publication 408.
C. 
Subsurface drainage and all utilities shall be installed prior to placing the street surface.
D. 
Driveway entrances or aprons within the street right-of-way shall be surfaced to their full width.
Curbs shall be installed on both sides of all streets in subdivisions and land developments as herein specified. Curbs shall be concrete. Curbs and gutters are to be constructed within the right-of-way.
Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets in subdivisions and land developments as herein specified. Sidewalks shall be located, if possible, within the street right-of-way line and shall be in accordance with § 430-23 of this chapter.
The land development shall be provided with street name signs at all intersections. Such signs shall conform to City specifications and shall be installed by the developer.
A. 
For the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the development, on-site or public streetlights shall be installed.
B. 
Where electric service is supplied by underground methods and prior to the installation of streets, curbs, sidewalks and driveways, the subdivider shall provide and install conduits where necessary to accommodate the installation of a streetlight system. Installation and locating of conduits will comply with the specifications of the appropriate public utility.
Lighting is required at all intersections from the terminus of the cul-de-sac and at any other intersection deemed necessary.
A. 
Where a public sanitary sewer system is accessible or plans approved by the City provide for the installation of such public sanitary sewer facilities within six years, the developer shall provide the development with a complete sanitary sewer system ready to be connected into the existing or proposed sanitary sewer system.
B. 
The plan for the installation of a sanitary sewer system must be prepared for the development and approved by the City Engineer and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Sewer line construction for dedication and City operation must be to City standards and reviewed by the City Engineer. A full-time inspection is required during all construction work. Review and inspection costs are the developer's responsibility. Storm sewers, roof drains, footer drains or sump pumps may not be connected to the sanitary sewer. The system must be constructed, inspected and offered for dedication to the City. Prior to the City assuming operation of the system, the City must accept ownership by resolution.
An adequate storm sewer system, consisting of inlets and other underground drainage structures and approved outlets, shall be constructed where the runoff of stormwater and the prevention of erosion cannot be accomplished satisfactorily by surface drainage facilities. The system shall be designed by a registered professional engineer.
The plan for the installation of a water supply system must be prepared for the development. Upon completion of the water supply system, a reproducible as-built plan of the system must be filed with the City.
Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the local fire authority.
All erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed to minimize impact. The erosion and sediment control plan must be reviewed by the Luzerne Soil Conservation District.
A. 
To insure that principles of good landscaping and design are adhered to and implemented, each site plan submitted for approval shall provide for:
(1) 
The preservation of desirable existing trees and shrubs;
(2) 
Where possible, the preservation of natural rock outcropping and natural topographic features;
(3) 
A variety of plant species to provide interest throughout the year with color and texture of foliage;
(4) 
Diversification of plant species to minimize damage due to insects and disease;
(5) 
Plants where suitable for soil conditions of the area;
(6) 
Proper plant size at the time of installation to insure successful planting.
B. 
Site maintenance. All landscaping shown on site plans will be subject to approval by the appropriate authority. All landscaping, as approved on final site plans, shall be completed and, except on owner-occupied properties, maintained, including the replacement of dead plants by the applicant or his successors.
(1) 
All landscape maintenance shall include provisions for fertilization, insect and disease control, mulching, weeding, watering, pruning, irrigation and other accepted practices as necessary to maintain the landscape in good repair.
(2) 
The applicant shall provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of organizations who will assume long-term landscape maintenance responsibilities.
A. 
Monuments shall be of the following types:
(1) 
Concrete, having a four-inch-by-four-inch cross section and being 24 inches in length. A scored one-half-inch round brass pin shall be located in the top center.
(2) 
Stone, having a four-inch-by-four-inch cross section and being 24 inches in length with a drill hole in the top center.
B. 
Placement of monuments. Monuments shall be set at intersections of all lines forming angles in the boundary of the subdivision. The top of the monument shall be placed so it is level with the surface of the surrounding ground.
C. 
Markers. Markers shall consist of steel bars at least 3/4 inches in diameter and at least 15 inches long. They shall be set at the beginning and ending of all curves along street property lines, where lot lines intersect curves, at all angles in property lines of lots and all corner lots.
Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act[1] will be required where appropriate.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
A. 
No plan shall be granted final approval until the applicant adheres to either of the following:
(1) 
Installation of all improvements as required by this chapter in accordance with the applicable design standards, with written verification from the City Engineer that all improvements are complete and in conformance with the applicable design standards.
(2) 
Posting of a form of financial security acceptable to the Planning Commission, which shall be of a sufficient amount to fully cover the costs of all required improvements in accordance with the applicable design standards.
B. 
Prior to the final acceptance of all required improvements, the applicant shall furnish, at his own expense, a maintenance bond in a sum equal to 15% of the full amount of the cost of the required improvements, guaranteeing the City against faulty workmanship and materials and for maintaining the required improvements in good condition, including, but not limited to, settling, depressions, or sinkholes, for one year from the date of final acceptance.