[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 601]
The applicant shall provide all improvements required by these regulations. The specifications for the improvements contained herein shall apply.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 602]
3.
Monuments and markers shall be the following sizes and made of the following materials:
A.
Monuments shall be six inches square or four inches in diameter and shall be 30 inches long. Monuments shall be made of concrete, stone or by setting a four inch cast iron or steel pipe filled with concrete.
B.
Markers shall be 3/4 of an inch square or 3/4 of an inch in diameter and 30 inches long. Markers shall be made of iron pipes or iron or steel bars.
4.
Monuments and markers must be placed by a registered engineer or surveyor so that the scored or marked point coincides exactly with the point of intersection of the lines being monumented. They must be set so that the top of the monument or marker is level with the finished grade of the surrounding ground. Monuments must be marked on top with a copper or brass plate or dowel set in the concrete.
5.
Removal. Any monuments or markers that are removed must be replaced by a registered engineer or surveyor at the expense of the person removing them.
6.
Monuments and markers must be placed prior to final plan approval unless financially guaranteed building permits will not be issued until such time that monuments and markers have been installed and verified.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 603]
1.
All street construction materials and methods shall be in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Publication 408, as amended. In addition, all streets shall be constructed in accordance with any additional standards required by the Borough Engineer, when in the opinion of the Engineer conditions such as traffic volume, or expected weight of proposed traffic justify alternate specifications.
2.
Minor Streets and Collector Streets.
A.
Subgrade.
(1)
Remove topsoil, organic or otherwise unstable material. Material and compaction used for fill shall be specified on the plan and shall be subject to approval of the Borough Engineer. Any fill shall be constructed in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408.
(2)
Fine grade and roll subgrade with Borough approved rolling equipment.
(3)
Following compaction the surface tolerance shall be checked. Irregularities of more than 0.05 feet shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer.
(4)
Where conditions dictate, and as recommended by the Borough Engineer, a geo-fabric shall be installed on top of finished subgrade. Geo-fabric materials and installation shall be as recommended by the Borough Engineer.
(5)
Any springy or spongy areas shall be provided with a proper underdrain system, which is connected to the storm sewer system.
(6)
Subgrade that has been disturbed by trenching shall be backfilled and compacted in eight inch layers and inspected by the Borough Engineer or his designated agent.
(8)
The Borough Engineer or his designated agent prior to the placement of the sub-base course shall inspect subgrade. This may include appropriate compaction testing where deemed to be necessary by the Engineer.
B.
Sub-Base Course.
(1)
Sub-base course shall consist of a minimum of six inches of PA 2A coarse aggregate. Depth shall be measured in place after compaction. Coarse aggregate shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 as most recently amended and shall be supplied from a certified PennDOT supplier. Compaction shall be with Borough approved equipment.
(2)
Sub-base course shall be tested by digging one test hole for each 3,000 square yards or as directed by the Borough Engineer.
C.
Base Course.
(1)
Base course shall consist of a minimum of five inch of bituminous concrete base course (BCBC). Depth shall be measured in place after compaction. BCBC shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 as most recently amended and shall be supplied by a PennDOT certified supplier.
(2)
Base course shall be tested by drilling three six inch test cores per 1,000 square yards of pavement or as directed by the Borough Engineer. Pavement more than 1/2 inch deficient shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Borough.
D.
Pavement Surface Course.
(1)
When required by the Borough to protect the pavement course from potential excessive damage, the wearing course shall only be applied following improvement of 80% of the lots which the street will service or as otherwise determined by the Borough Engineer. In this case, the Borough may require an alternate type of binder course to be used.
(2)
Pavement wearing course shall consist of 1 1/2 inches of PA type ID2 wearing. Thickness shall be measured in place after compaction. ID2 wearing course shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 as most recently amended and shall be supplied by a PennDOT certified supplier.
(3)
Surface course shall be sealed wherever it comes in contact with another structure (i.e., curb, manhole, inlet, etc.) This work shall be done in accordance with the specifications set forth in PennDOT Publication 408 as most recently amended.
(4)
Compaction shall be with Borough approved rolling equipment.
(5)
Quality Control.
(a)
Remedy irregularities in the base course prior to placement of wearing surface. Base course surface must be cleaned and tack coated prior to placement of wearing surface.
(b)
As directed by the Borough Engineer, drill three six inch test cores per 1,000 square yards of pavement. Pavement more than 1/4 inch deficient shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer.
(c)
Alternate pavement types and depths will be considered pending review and approval of the Borough Engineer. The minimum alternate standards shall be as follows:
(6)
Arterial Streets. The depth and type of materials shall be as recommended by the Borough following consultation with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
(7)
The Borough shall inspect roadway construction to determine compliance with standards of the Chapter and conformance to approved plans. At a minimum each course shall be approved prior to placement of each successive course.
(8)
The Borough shall reserve the right to require additional depth of materials or to deviate from type of material specified where, in the opinion of the Borough Engineer; it is necessary to withstand projected traffic loads or adverse environmental conditions.
(9)
The Borough may, when deemed necessary by the Borough Engineer, require the installation of subsurface drainage systems, which may consist of subgrade and/or subbase drains. Construction standards shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 and roadway construction standards. This requirement may occur as a result of field inspections or compaction testing during construction.
E.
Driveway and Access Drive Entrances.
(1)
Driveway and access drive entrances or aprons within the street right-of-way shall be surfaced to their full width. In no case shall the driveway or access drive entrance be more than two feet wider than the driveway or access drive. In areas where concrete sidewalks are to be provided the type of entrance surface shall be plain cement concrete, minimum depth of four inches provided to the curb and/or cartway of the right-of-way.
(a)
Driveway and access drive entrances along streets where curbs are not required, shall be constructed to provide proper drainage along the streets and from the streets by the continuation of gutters, swales or ditches. Such continuation may be provided by having an approved pipe of not less than 15 inches in diameter across such entrances.
(b)
Driveway and access drive entrances along streets, where curbs are not required, shall be constructed so that the driveway or access drive meets the edge of the cartway as a continuation of at least the slope from the crown of the street for not less than five feet.
(c)
Where proposed driveways or access drives provide access onto a State highway (Pennsylvania route or United States route) the design of such driveway or access drive and drainage shall be prepared in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and shall be subject to the approval and issuance of permits by the Department. A note shall be placed on the plan, stating that "A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to § 420 of the State Highway Law before driveway access to a State highway is permitted." The Borough Council may issue a final plat approval if a permit has been secured, or the notice of requirement for such a permit is placed on the plan. No building permit will be issued for affected lots until such a highway occupancy permit has been secured.
(d)
The curb height at driveway and access drive entrances may be depressed to a minimum of 1 1/2 inches for driveway and access drive entrances along streets where curbs are required or as required in the Borough's curb and sidewalk specifications. The maximum width of depressed curb height shall be 20 feet for residential, with the exception of multifamily residential, drive ways and 35 feet for multifamily and nonresidential access drives. Sidewalks across driveway and access drive entrances, where required, shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements in § 22-606 herein.
F.
Underdrains.
(1)
Underdrain shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications as set forth in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Publication 408, as amended, and as detailed on the Roadway Construction Standard Drawings (RC Standards).
(2)
Combination storm sewer and underdrain shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications as set forth in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Publication 408, as amended, and as detailed on the Roadway Construction Standard Drawings (RC Standards).
(3)
Underdrains or combination storm sewer and underdrain shall be constructed where required by the Borough Engineer or the Borough Council.
(4)
Underdrain shall be installed and inspected by the Borough Engineer or his designated agent after completion of all work just prior to the base course application.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 604]
1.
Sanitary Sewers.
A.
The developer shall provide the subdivision or land development with a complete sanitary sewerage system to be connected to the Borough sanitary sewerage system in accordance with Borough Authority and Borough Council specifications. The system shall be designed by a registered engineer and approved by the Borough Engineer.
B.
Sanitary sewers and sewage disposal systems shall not be combined with storm water sewers and shall not be constructed to receive effluent from any storm water collection system.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 605]
Where required, curbs shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Borough's curb and sidewalk construction specifications. All curbs shall be constructed to the grades and dimensions drawn on the plans, and typical sections submitted by the applicant and approved by the Borough Council.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 606]
Where required, sidewalks shall be designed and installed in accordance with the curb and sidewalk construction specifications. All sidewalks shall be constructed to the grades and dimensions drawn on the plans, and typical sections submitted by the applicant and approved by the Borough Council.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 607]
Fire hydrants or other means of fire protection as approved by the Borough shall be provided as an integral part of any public or private community water supply system or as a part of any water system to serve an industrial use. The water system shall be of adequate supply and shall be designed to provide pressure adequate for the use of fire hydrants or other approved fire protection systems. Water supply shall be adequate for fire flow demands. The developer shall be required to prepare and submit all necessary engineering studies to ensure that adequate water pressure and volume will be available.
A.
Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the local fire authority. The applicant shall submit proof that the couplings on said hydrants are of a design which is compatible with local fire equipment. Fire hydrants shall conform to the standards of the Borough Municipal Authority and the National Fire Protection Association.
B.
Fire hydrants shall be placed at intervals of not more than 600 feet and in locations acceptable to the Borough and local fire authority.
C.
Where deemed necessary, the Borough may require submittal of design information for fire protection systems for review and approval. Standards for fire protection systems shall be as specified by the Borough.
D.
The developer shall obtain written concurrence of the fire protection system from the local fire authority having jurisdiction over the area.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 608]
The subdivision or land developments shall be provided with street signs to include but not be limited to, street name signs at all intersections, traffic control, directional and informational signs. Such signs shall conform to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Borough specifications and shall be installed by the developer in a manner specified by the Borough Engineer.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 609]
1.
Where electric service is supplied by underground methods, the developer shall provide and install the facilities for a street lighting system consisting of cables, ducts, and light standards. Such system will comply with the specifications of the appropriate public utility and be approved by the Borough so that upon dedication of the improvements, the Borough can enter into a street lighting contract with said public utility. Complete plan and specifications shall be provided prior to approval of the subdivision plan.
2.
Spacing of lights shall be such that there is a light at one corner of each intersection. Interior spacing shall be such that individual lights are no more than 200 feet apart.
3.
Each light shall be controlled by an electric photocell to operate continuously from dusk to dawn. They shall be shielded or erected as to not illuminate the interior of adjacent structures. Where the type of development does not warrant the installation of a municipally operated system, as determined by the Borough. Each lot shall be provided with dusk to dawn lighting to be owned and operated by the developer or lot owner. This type of lighting shall be as approved by the Borough Engineer.
[Ord. 10/5/1999A, Art. VI, § 610]
All electric and telephone service lines, including street lighting, shall be placed underground within any subdivision or land development.