[Amended 7-24-2017]
Stone or approved reinforced concrete bounds shall be placed on both sides of the street at all angle points, at the beginning and end of all curves, and at all intersections of streets and ways. Intermediate bounds must be set where the distance between bounds would otherwise exceed 500 feet. Bounds shall be not less than three feet in length and not less than six inches in width and breadth. No permanent monuments or bounds shall be installed until all construction, which would destroy or disturb the monuments, is completed and the top of the bounds shall be set to finished grade. The bounds are to be set by a land surveyor who shall certify in writing that they conform to the approved subdivision plan. Bounds shall also be set for all front lot corners before utilities are installed to ensure accurate measurement for utility location. All street monuments are to be accurately tied into three or more suitable objects selected for their durability and prominence. This information is to be provided to the Town Engineer on a copy of the street layout or the subdivision plan.
[Amended 12-13-2021]
When vertical or slope block granite street curbing is required, it shall be in accordance with the standards set forth below. Vertical granite curbing shall be used on the inside radius of all culs-de-sac and curves with a radius of 60 feet or less. Cape Cod berm when specified shall be used throughout, except that vertical granite curb inlets with appropriate inclined transition sections (of vertical granite) shall be provided at all catch basins. The curb inlet and catch basin installation shall conform to the typical curb inlet detail drawing.[1]
A. 
Granite curbs; general. Curbstone shall be of hard and durable granite, or a light color satisfactory to the Engineer, free from seams which impair its structural integrity, and of a good smooth splitting appearance. Granite shall come from approved quarries and, when tested, shall have a Los Angeles percentage of wear not more than 32. Test samples shall be hand broken.
B. 
Slope granite curbing.
(1) 
Dimensions.
(a) 
The stones for the several types of slope curb shall be cut to the dimensions given in the following table:
Depth of Slant Face Type
(inches)
Thickness
(inches)
Length*
(feet)
SB 12
3 to 6
3 to 6
*
Minimum lengths do not apply to radial slope curb.
(b) 
Maximum lengths of stones shall be as directed by the Engineer, when the curb is used on curves of 100 feet radius or less.
(2) 
Finish. Finish and surface dimensions for the several types of stone curb shall conform to the following requirements:
(a) 
Exposed face shall be smooth quarry split to an approximately true plane having no projections or depressions which will cause over one inch to show between a two-foot straight edge and the face when the straight edge is placed as closely as possible on any part of the face. If projections on the face are more than that specified, they shall be dressed off. Drill holes will be permitted on the exposed face, but only along the bottom edge.
(b) 
Arris line, top front, shall be pitched to a line, which shall not show over 1/2 inch in any direction between the stone and a straight edge laid the full length of the stone.
(c) 
Arris line, bottom front, shall be pitched so that not over 1/2 inch shall show between the stone and a straight edge, the full length of the stone, when viewed at right angles to the plane of the face.
(d) 
Arris lines at ends shall be pitched with no variation from the plane of the face more than 1/4 of an inch.
(e) 
Ends shall be square to the plane of the face and so finished that when stones are placed end to end, as closely as possible, no space more than 3/4 of an inch shall show in the joint for the full depth of the face.
(f) 
Tops and bottoms shall not be under the square more than four inches or over the square at the back more than one inch.
(3) 
Mortar.
(a) 
Mortar for pointing joints shall be composed of equal parts of air-entraining cement and sand with sufficient water to form a workable mixture. Materials shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-91 and C-144.
(b) 
Setting methods. Slope granite curb shall be set at line and grade required. Top line of curb shall be set straight and true allowing natural variations in depth of curb to occur at the bottom of the face. Spaces under the stones shall be filled with approved material and so tamped that the slope granite curb will bear and be completely supported throughout its entire length and width at the required line, grade and slope. Curbstones shall not fit closer to each other than 1/4 of an inch; otherwise, they shall be fitted together as closely as possible.
(c) 
Pointing joints. Joints shall be primed and caulked with a beak of Thiokol or approved equal. Joints shall be filled with mortar when necessary, to provide adequate base for caulking.
(d) 
Protection. The contractor shall protect slope granite curb and keep stones in first-class condition until completion of the entire contract. Particular care shall be exercised to prevent any discoloration of exposed surfaces.
C. 
Vertical granite curbing.
(1) 
Dimensions. The stones for several types of curb shall be cut to the dimensions given in the following table:
Type:
VA
Width at top:
5 inches
Depth:
17 to 19 inches
Minimum length:
6 feet
Minimum width at bottom:
5 inches (for 2/3 length)
*
Minimum lengths do not apply to radial curb and closures. Type VA-4 curbstones to be set on a radius of 160 feet or less shall be out to the curve required, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
(2) 
Finish. Finish and surface dimensions for the several types of curb shall conform to the following requirements: Type VB curb:
(a) 
Top surface of curbstones shall be sawed to an approximately true plane.
(b) 
Exposed arris lines shall be pitched straight and true with no variation from a straight line greater than 1/8 of an inch.
(c) 
Back surfaces of curbstones shall have no projection for a distance of three inches down from the top, which would exceed a batter of four inches in 12 inches.
(d) 
Front face shall be at right angles to the plane of the top and shall be smooth quarry split. Drill holes in exposed part of face will not be permitted.
(e) 
Front face shall have no projections greater than 3/4 of an inch or depressions greater than 1/2 inch measured from the vertical plane of the face through the top arris line for a distance down from the top of eight inches. Remaining distance shall have no projections greater than one inch measured in the same manner.
(f) 
Ends of all stones shall be square with the planes of the top and face and so finished that when stones are placed end to end, as closely as possible, no space more than 1/2 inch shall show in the joint for the full width of the top or down on the face for eight inches. Remainder of end may break back not over eight inches from the plane of the joint.
(3) 
Mortar. Mortar for pointing joints shall be composed of equal parts of air-entraining cement and sand with sufficient water to form a workable mixture. The materials shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-91 and C-144.
(4) 
Setting curbstones.
(a) 
Curb shall be set at line and grade required, and it shall project seven inches above the shoulder grade or pavement, unless otherwise directed or called for on the plans.
(b) 
Curbstones for Type VA-4 curb shall not fit closer to each other than 1/8 of an inch; otherwise they shall be fitted together as closely as possible.
(5) 
Granite curb inlets.
(a) 
Granite for curb inlets shall meet the requirements of Subsection A.
(b) 
Curb inlets shall not be less than five feet, 11 inches, or more than six feet, one inch, in length, from 17 inches to 19 inches in depth, and match other curbing in width.
(c) 
Finish of curb inlets shall meet the requirements of Subsection C.
(d) 
Mortar shall conform to Subsection B(3).
(e) 
Pointing shall conform to Subsection B(3)(c).
[1]
Editor's Note: See Appendix B included as an attachment to this chapter.
A driveway opening is to be left in front of each lot at the best suited location and is to be shown on the road detail plan. A five-foot minimum inclined transition section of vertical granite curbing is to be set at each side of the driveway opening whenever granite curbing is installed. Minimum curb opening is to be 15 feet. Abandoned curb cuts must have required curbing installed and sealed. Changes in the location of curb cuts from that shown on the definitive plan may be considered a modification of the approved plan and must receive the approval of the Board in writing, whether a major or minor change (see § 405-8I).
Street signs to specification of the Superintendent of the DPW are to be furnished and installed for every intersection by the developer. The developer shall maintain street signs until the Town accepts the ways. Said signs are required to be installed by the developer following the installation of the base course of the roadway, and prior to issuance of building permits. In the event that the covenant is released by the posting of surety, the applicant shall place at least temporary street signage at all intersections until the base course, as required above, is completed. In addition to the sign stating the name of the street, the applicant shall be responsible for installing a sign beneath the street name that reads "Not a Town Way." This sign shall remain in place until the Town accepts the street.
A. 
Approval of the definitive plan does not constitute the layout or acceptance by the Town of streets shown on the plan.
B. 
The developer shall provide a street layout plan suitable for recording containing all necessary information for Town acceptance of the streets. This street layout plan shall be provided prior to the release of security for the subdivision.
C. 
After completion of construction, the developer shall execute an instrument, in a form acceptable to Town Counsel, transferring to the Town, without cost, valid unencumbered title to the right-of-way and all utilities installed therein, the drainage system, including any drainage lots and/or easements, and any other easements associated with the subdivision.
D. 
The Board shall retain a minimum of $10,000 surety or one lot for a period not to exceed 24 months after completion of the subdivision and the submittal of as-built and street acceptance plans acceptable to the Planning Board and Town Engineer or until the streets are accepted by the Town, whichever comes first. After this date, the Board shall return the remainder of the security to the person or persons who furnished the same.
E. 
Once street acceptance plans have been submitted and approved by the Town, the developer shall be responsible for petitioning the Select Board and Department of Public Works to accept the streets. The developer shall be responsible for repairing all damage to constructed ways and municipal services within the roadway layout and shall be responsible for maintaining all landscaping for the time periods set forth in Subsection D.
[Amended 10-18-2021 STM by Art. 32]
Prior to final release of his security, the developer shall provide the Town with as-built plans of all roads, drainage systems, etc., on durable material from which contact print copies can be made. These plans shall show the precise location, size, type, etc., of all required construction, as built, and shall include, but not be limited to, the components of water, sewer, and drainage system, other public utilities, elevations, slopes, street layout monuments, etc., as necessary to show that design requirements have been met and changes documented. These plans shall be certified by the designing engineer that the information shown correctly represents the construction as built.
The entire area of the subdivision shall be cleaned of all dirt, debris, construction materials, etc., leaving a neat and presentable appearance. The complete storm drainage system, including catch basins, manholes and pipes, shall be properly cleaned and free of debris.
[Amended 7-24-2017]
No certificate of occupancy may be applied for, or issued by the Building Commissioner, with respect to any structure erected on any lot located in an approved subdivision until the Board has certified that the ways and municipal services designed to serve such lot have been constructed and installed in accordance with these rules and regulations.
No new subdivision which will relocate or eliminate existing streets of record will be approved until the applicant has provided proof that said streets are clear in title and free of all encumbering rights of others.