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1. Street Design Standards. Except as otherwise authorized herein, street
standards shall conform to those listed below.
2. Exceptions to Width Requirements.
A. Provision for additional street width (right of-way) may be required
when determined to be necessary by the Township in specific cases
for:
(1)
Public safety and convenience or when indicated by the Township
Comprehensive Plan.
(2)
To provide for parking in commercial and industrial areas and
in areas of high-density residential development.
(3)
Widening existing streets (right-of-way) where the width does
not meet with requirements.
B. Reduction of Street Width.
(1)
May be permitted in residential areas if:
(a)
A waiver is obtained from the Manchester Township Board of Supervisors pursuant to §
22-805.
(b)
Is not an arterial or collector street.
(c)
The developer has provided a traffic engineering study supporting
the establishment of a "no parking" zone on one or both sides of the
street.
(d)
Provisions must be made for:
1)
For visitors parking areas.
2)
Pedestrian easements for public sidewalks.
C. Where appropriate, an extension of an existing street may be at its
existing width upon approval of the Township.
3. Existing Streets.
A. Where an existing street traverses the subdivision or development,
the entire right-of-way required by these regulations must be provided.
(1)
The right-of-way must be measured from the center line of the
existing roadway.
B. Where an existing street abuts the subdivision or development, 1/2
of the entire right-of-way required by these regulations must be provided.
(1)
The right-of-way must be measured from the center line of the
existing roadway.
4. Arterial/Limited Access Streets. Street design standards for arterial
or limited access streets are to be determined after consultation
with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
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1. Standards for the design and construction of intersections shall
conform to those listed below.
2. Intersections involving the junction of more than two streets shall
not be permitted.
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1. Paving.
A. Streets must be surfaced to the grades and dimensions drawn on plans,
profiles and cross-sections.
(1)
Submitted by the applicant.
(2)
Approved by the Township.
B. The pavement base and wearing surface must be constructed according
to Manchester Township's construction and materials specifications.
(1)
The wearing surface shall be placed only at a time as directed
by the Township.
C. Before paving the street surface, the applicant must install the
required utilities, including the sanitary sewer system and provide,
where necessary, adequate subsurface drainage for the streets, as
acceptable to the Township.
D. The Township shall decide if a collector or arterial street is required
as a direct result of the construction of the subdivision or development
in which case the applicant is responsible for paving the additional
width required.
2. Curbs.
A. Curbs shall be constructed in all subdivision or land developments.
B. The requirement for curbing may be waived by the Board of Supervisors following the procedures as defined in §
22-805 of this chapter if:
(1)
The development is a minor subdivision pursuant to §
22-801 of this chapter.
(2)
The development is in an area where curbs and sidewalks are
not in any adjacent subdivision or on any adjacent lot.
(3)
The land development is located in an area the does not presently
have curbs on the adjacent property.
(a)
The use of curbs is not required to control any stormwater.
(4)
A grant of such a waiver shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board of Supervisors and shall require that the following language (as stated in §
22-408 of this chapter) be shown on the final plan:
(a)
"The owners, heirs, assigns or successors in the title agree
that they shall install at the owners' expense concrete curbing,
concrete sidewalk; or both concrete curbing and concrete sidewalk;
and any necessary road widening to accompany the curbing to Township
and/or State specifications within six months from the receipt of
certified notification from the Township."
C. All curbs shall conform to Manchester Township construction and material
specifications authorized by this chapter.
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1. In subdivisions or land developments with detached and semi-detached
dwellings, alleys are prohibited except:
A. In the rear of lots that front on a major thoroughfare and access
is provided from an alley.
B. Where necessary to furnish access to rear yard garages on very steep
lots, as approved by the Township.
2. In other types of residential subdivisions or developments, alleys
may be permitted.
3. In commercial or industrial developments without off-street loading
areas, alleys are required except as follows:
A. Where other definite and assured provision is made for service access
such as:
(1)
Off-street loading and unloading.
(2)
Parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed.
B. The Board of Supervisors may waive this alley requirement pursuant to §
22-805.
4. No part of any dwelling, garage or other structure may be located
within 16 feet of the center line of an alley.
5. Size. Alleys must have at least a twenty-two-foot wide right of way.
A. Pavement width must be at least 16 feet wide.
B. Where alleys dead end, they must be provided with a turnaround.
(1)
Having a radius of not less than 40 feet; or,
(2)
A paved "hammerhead" turnaround of sufficient size to accommodate
the largest anticipated vehicle.
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1. Streets. Shall be laid out to make provision for access to:
B. Adjacent undeveloped areas.
C. The applicant shall improve those access streets to the limits of
the subdivision or development.
2. Access Drives. All access from a public street to multi-family and
nonresidential developments shall be designed according to the following:
A. Width.
(1)
The minimum width of access drives shall be designed to accommodate
the largest anticipated vehicle but in no case shall be less than:
(a)
Ten feet (for one-way traffic).
(b)
Twenty feet (for two-way traffic).
(2)
The maximum width of access drives shall be 35 feet.
B. Number. One access drive per 100 feet of frontage.
(1)
Only a maximum of two per street frontage.
(a)
Two hundred feet of frontage is required as a minimum for two
access drives to a property.
(2)
Unless the street frontage exceeds 500 feet.
C. Restrictions. The paved portion of any access drive may not cross
a street right-of-way line or be:
(1)
Within 100 feet of the right-of-way line of another intersecting street (reference §
27-1506, Subsection
2A).
(2)
Within five feet of a fire hydrant.
(3)
Within 100 feet of another access drive on the same property (reference §
27-1506, Subsection
2B).
(4)
Within 15 feet of a side or rear property line other than at a street intersection (reference §
27-1506, Subsection
2C).
(5)
Shall be so designed to inhibit cross through traffic through
the lot.
D. Angle. The minimum angle between the center line of the access drive
and the street shall be 90°.
E. Clear Sight Triangle.
(1)
An access drive must be located in safe relationship to sight
distance and barriers to vision.
(2)
The access drive may not exceed a slope of 5% within 75 feet
of the street right-of-way line.
(3)
Where a drive enters an embankment through a cut, the slope
of the cut may not exceed 3:1 grade within 25 feet of the point the
drive intersects the street right-of-way.
(4)
There shall be a clear sight triangle where an access drive intersects a street in accordance with §
27-1506, Subsection
3, of the Manchester Township Code of Ordinances as follows:
(a)
The clear sight triangle shall be 100 feet along the street
on each side of the center line of the access drive; and,
(b)
One hundred feet along the center line of the access drive from
the edge of the improved cartway of the intersecting street.
F. Safe Stopping Distance. Access drives will only be permitted to intersect
with a public road if the safe stopping distance as defined by PennDOT
regulations can be met.
(1)
Compliance with the safe stopping requirements must be shown
on any plans submitted to the Township for review and approval.
(2)
Along the center line on all access drives.
3. State-Operated Highways. Any access drive or street intersecting
with a State-owned road or highway shall be required to obtain a Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) permit.
A. The following notation shall be placed on all plans for property
that is adjacent to a State highway:
(1)
A highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to § 420
of the Act of June 1, 1945, (P.L. 1242, No. 428) known as the "State
Highway Law" before any driveway access to a State highway is permitted.
Access to the State highway shall be authorized by a highway occupancy
permit and the Board of Supervisors approval of this plan does not
imply that a permit can be acquired.
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1. Dead end streets are prohibited.
A. Except that dead end streets may be permitted, upon Township approval,
for the purpose of allowing for future street extension.
(1) Temporary culs-de-sac must be constructed in accordance with Township
specifications on the land of the applicant.
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1. Permanent culs-de-sac maybe utilized to provide an alternative to
the traditional street design where:
A. An open space development is required by the Manchester Township
Zoning Ordinance; or,
B. Topography, presence of environmentally sensitive areas and/or lot
configuration is not conducive to the traditional street design or
layout.
2. When utilized, permanent culs-de-sac shall be subject to the following
criteria:
A. Limited to developments utilizing public water.
B. Minimum length shall be 250 feet as measured from the intersecting
right of way line to the center of the cul-de-sac.
C. Maximum length shall be 500 feet as measured from the intersecting
right of way line to the center of the cul-de-sac.
(1)
This requirement may be waived by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to §
22-805 of this chapter.
(a)
If a longer street is necessitated by reason of:
2)
Presence of environmentally sensitive areas.
D. Right of way width shall be 50 feet.
E. Minimum cartway width shall be 28 feet.
F. Minimum paved radius of the cul-de-sac shall be 40 feet.
(1)
All culs-de-sac must meet current PennDOT regulations.
(2)
Planting areas within the cartway shall be prohibited.
G. Clear sight triangles shall be assured as directed for local streets
at the intersection of the cul-de-sac street and the intersecting
street.
H. Fire hydrants shall be placed:
(1)
Along the intersecting street within 100 feet of the intersection
with the cul-de-sac.
(2)
Within 100 feet of the terminus of the cul-de-sac.
I. Any cul-de-sac serving more than six dwelling units shall provide
an emergency access at the terminus of the cul-de-sac.
(1)
Emergency Access.
(a)
Shall be at the apex of the permanent cul-de-sac.
(b)
Shall be placed:
1)
Within a twenty-foot wide easement or right-of way.
a) May be combined with:
ii. Sanitary, stormwater or utility easement.
2)
Shall have a base capable of supporting an emergency vehicle.
3)
Shall have a surface that will provide access in all types of
weather or surface conditions:
a) May be of the type and nature to permit the growth
of turf.
b) Edges must be clearly marked to be identified in
all conditions.
4)
Must lead to a public street.
5)
May not have a slope greater than 14%.
6)
Shall have access restricted so public traffic does not have
the ability to use the emergency access on a regular basis.
a) May not be of any nature that would preclude emergency
personnel or vehicles from quickly opening the access for use.
(c)
Maintenance of the emergency access shall be the responsibility
of the landowner on which the emergency access is located.
1)
Must be noted on the recorded plan.
3. Temporary culs-de-sac will be permitted in situations when or where
the affected street is terminated at the property line to permit the
future extension of the street onto adjoining lands.
A. When utilized, temporary culs-de-sac shall be subject to the following
criteria:
(1)
The affected street shall have a cartway width equal to or greater
than the required minimum cartway width for the ultimate designation
or use of the street on which the cul-de-sac is utilized.
(2)
Minimum paved radius of the cul-de-sac shall be 40 feet.
(3)
Fire hydrants shall be placed:
(a)
Along the intersecting street within 100 feet of the intersection
with the cul-de-sac.
(b)
Within 100 feet of the terminus of the cul-de-sac.
B. The paving associated with the cul-de-sac beyond the designated cartway
of the street shall be removed when the street is extended into the
adjacent land.
(1)
A note requiring this removal shall be affixed to any plan indicating
use of a temporary cul-de-sac.
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1. Changes in grade shall be joined by vertical curves.
A. All vertical curves shall provide a smooth grade line with changes:
(1)
As consistent with the type of street; and,
(2)
The character of terrain.
(3)
Should be designed with preference to a line with numerous breaks
on short lengths of grades.
2. Vertical curves that do not satisfy the minimum safe stopping sight
distance requirements of this chapter shall not be approved.
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1. Sidewalks shall generally be required for all areas within Manchester
Township.
2. Where sidewalks are constructed, the following requirements shall
be met:
A. Location.
(1)
For Township streets:
(a)
The sidewalk shall commence one foot inside the right-of-way
line and extend toward the curb line.
(2)
For State-owned streets:
(a)
The sidewalk shall be placed within a "pedestrian" easement
located directly adjacent to the non-street side of the State right
of way.
B. Width. Sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide except:
(1)
Sidewalks shall be at least six feet wide and located within
the street right-of-way.
(a)
In the vicinity of shopping centers, schools, recreation areas
and other such facilities; or,
(b)
Adjacent to an arterial or collector street.
C. Grass Planting Strip. A grass-planting strip shall be provided between
the curb and sidewalk.
D. Construction. The sidewalk shall be constructed in accordance with
Township construction and materials specifications.
3. This requirement for sidewalks may be waived by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to §
22-805 of this chapter:
A. The Township may waive requirements for sidewalks on one or both
sides of the street when, in the judgment of the Township, developer
provided interior walkways better serve the needs of the subdivision
or land development.
B. The development is not adjacent to an area where sidewalks have previously
been constructed.
C. The following note shall be placed on the plan to be recorded:
(1)
The owners, heirs, assigns or successors in the title agree
that they shall install at the owner's expense concrete curbing,
concrete sidewalk; or both concrete curbing and concrete sidewalk;
and any necessary road widening to accompany the curbing to Township
and/or State specifications within six months from the receipt of
certified notification from the Township.
(2)
In the event the development is an open space residential development
or lands are reserved or dedicated for public use:
(a)
The owners, heirs and assigns shall install concrete curbs and
sidewalks in accordance with the Manchester Township construction
and materials specifications at the time of home construction, or
specifications within six months from the receipt of certified notification
from the Township and for open space lots and common areas at the
time of the construction of the public improvements.
D. Where a waiver of the curb requirement is also granted pursuant to §
22-703 of this Part, the language shown on the final plan may be combined into one notation.
4. Crosswalks. Where considered necessary to provide circulation or
access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and
other facilities, pedestrian crosswalks shall be provided.
A. Shall not be less than four feet wide.
5. Interior Walkways. Pedestrian interior walkways may be required where
necessary to assist circulation by separation of pedestrian and automobile
traffic.
A. Such interior walkways shall have an easement width of not less than
20 feet; and,
B. The paved walk may not be less than four feet in width.
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1. Streetlights may be furnished at the option of the applicant.
2. Where applicant desires to provide street lighting:
A. The lights shall be installed in accordance with the specifications
of the electric utility company.
B. The applicant shall complete the necessary steps with the utility
to establish a street lighting district for the areas to be lighted.
C. Lights shall be installed according to the Manchester Township construction
and materials specifications.
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1. Street name signs shall be placed at all intersections.
A. The Township shall provide and install all street name signs for
all publicly owned streets.
(1)
The developer shall be assessed a per intersection fee at the
time of final plan approval to cover the cost of the signs and their
installation.
(a) Fee shall be in accordance with a resolution of the Manchester Township
Board of Supervisors establishing such fee.
B. The developer shall furnish and install street name signs for all
privately owned streets according to the Manchester Township construction
and materials specifications.
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1. New Streets. The developer shall provide suggested names to the Township
as part of the plan approval.
A. Names of new streets shall not duplicate existing or platted street
names, or approximate such names by the use of suffixes such as "lane,"
"way," "drive," "court," "avenue."
B. For any proposed street name the developer must provide evidence
that approval has been obtained from:
(2)
United States Postal Service.
C. In assigning and approving names of streets, cognizance must be given
to existing or platted street names within York County but especially
within:
(1)
The jurisdiction of the police or fire department serving Manchester
Township.
(2)
The first three digits of the zip code area.
2. Existing Streets. New streets shall bear the same name of any continuation
or alignment with an existing or platted street.
3. Addresses.
A. Address numbers shall be assigned by Manchester Township.
B. Shall be shown on each lot of the subdivision.
C. Corner lots shall have the street of address designated by an arrow
placed on the lot designating that the street opposite the rear yard
setback as the street of address.
D. Shall be shown on a table on the cover sheet of the plan:
(1)
Table shall contain the following:
(c)
Universal Parcel Identification (UPI) number.
1)
Space to place the UPI number when assigned by the York County
Tax Map Office.
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1. Requirements.
A. Based upon the results of the feasibility report, as required in §
22-407, the subdivision must be provided with water supply facilities as follows:
(1)
A complete water main system connected to the existing public
water supply system must be provided.
(a)
Where there is an existing public water supply system on or
within 1,000 feet of the subdivision or development.
1)
If the applicant can demonstrate that the necessary lines will
be built pursuant to plans of another:
a) Applicant may enter into an agreement with the Township
to participate in the cost of construction of said extension.
b) The applicant shall provide a complete water main
system ready to be connected to the proposed water main supply system
of the other developer within the streets of the development.
c) The applicant shall provide the necessary guarantees
to connect each lot to the system when built.
(2)
Where plans approved by the Township provide for the installation
of such public water facilities within five years.
(a)
The applicant shall provide a complete water main system ready
to be connected to the proposed water main supply system.
(3)
Where there is no such existing or planned public water supply
system.
(a)
A community water supply system approved by the Township Engineer,
the Department of Environmental Protection and all other applicable
regulatory agencies may be provided.
(4)
Where there is no such existing or planned public water supply
and the feasibility report indicates that a community water supply
system is not feasible.
(a)
Each lot in the subdivision or development must be provided
with an individual water supply system in accordance with minimum
standards approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
B. If water is to be provided by any means other than by private wells
owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within the subdivision
or development:
(1)
The applicant shall present evidence to the Planning Commission
and the Board of Supervisors that the subdivision or development is
to be supplied by:
(a)
A certificated public utility.
1)
A copy of the certificate of public convenience from the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission.
2)
An application for such certificate.
(b)
By a bona fide cooperative association of lot owners.
(c)
By a municipal corporation, authority or utility.
1)
A commitment or agreement to serve the area in question, whichever
is appropriate, shall be acceptable evidence.
2. System Plan.
A. The plan for the installation of the mains of a water supply system
must be prepared for the subdivision or development.
(1)
In accordance with Township specifications.
(2)
With the cooperation of the appropriate water utility company.
(a)
Approved by its Engineer.
B. Upon the completion of the water supply system, one copy of the plan
for the water system as built must be filed with the Township.
3. Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed in each subdivision
or development served by public or private water supply system.
A. If the Fire Chief of Manchester Township determines there is sufficient:
B. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with all applicable
standards and regulations.
C. The location of hydrants shall be approved by the Manchester Township
Fire Chief; but,
(1)
Shall not be more than 780 feet from any dwelling unit or structure
open to the public.
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1. Feasibility Report. Based upon the results of the feasibility report required in §
22-407, the subdivision or land development must be provided with sanitary sewage disposal facilities as follows:
A. All plans must comply with the provisions of the Act 537 plan for
the sewer service area in which the land is located.
(1)
Any amendments to the Act 537 plan are the responsibility of
the developer.
B. Planning modules or any derivation required by PADEP must be submitted
and approved for any development or subdivision.
(1)
Approval date and reference number shall be noted on the plan.
C. For properties intended to be served by public sanitary sewers.
(1)
All plans must be in conformance with the PADEP approved Chapter
94 report for the sanitary sewer service area in which the property
is located.
(a)
Any amendment to the Chapter 94 report is the responsibility
of the developer.
2. Requirements.
A. Where there is an existing public sanitary sewer system on or within
1,000 feet of the subdivision or development, a complete sanitary
sewage collection system must be installed and connected to the existing
public sanitary sewer system.
B. Where there is no existing public sanitary sewer system, but a public
sanitary sewer system is to be installed on or near the subdivision
or development within a five-year period, a complete sanitary sewage
collection system must be installed; and:
(1)
Connected to a community treatment plant, until connection to
a public sanitary sewer system is made.
(a)
Subject to the provisions of Subsection 2C.
(2)
Capped and on-site subsurface sewage disposal systems provided.
C. Where there is no existing public sanitary sewer system, a community
sanitary sewer system and treatment plant must be provided and approved
by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(1)
Satisfactory provisions for its maintenance must be supplied.
(a)
Must include a maintenance plan.
1)
Must include provisions for regularly scheduled inspections.
a) By an individual qualified to perform such inspection.
b) Reports must be submitted to the Township within
30 days from the date of the inspection.
i. Shall include any malfunctioning components.
ii. A list of repairs required to make the system functional.
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c) Shall be reviewed by the designated representative
of Manchester Township.
(2)
Shall provide for security posted with the Township:
(a)
Shall be equal to 10% of the initial construction cost to assure
the regular inspections are performed.
D. Where there is no existing public sanitary sewer system and the feasibility
report indicates that a community sanitary sewer system and treatment
plant is not feasible, on-site subsurface sewage disposal systems
must be installed.
(1)
Percolation tests must be provided at the time of plan approval
certifying that all lots have the capability of supporting an on lot
sewage disposal system.
(a)
They must be designed in accordance with minimum standards of
the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) as amended, and of
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP).
(b)
A certified sewerage enforcement officer employed by the Township
must inspect and approve each on-site sewage disposal system design
and installation.
E. If on-site subsurface sewage disposal systems are not feasible, connection
to a public sanitary sewer system or installation of a community sanitary
sewer system must be made prior to development of the subdivision
or land development.
3. System Plan.
A. The plan for the installation of a sanitary sewer system must be
prepared for the subdivision or land development by a person qualified
to prepare such plan.
B. Plan must be approved:
(1)
By the engineer of the sewer service system to which it will
be connected.
(2)
By the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(3)
By the Manchester Township Municipal Authority's Engineer.
C. All plans and profiles:
(1)
Must be drawn on thirty-six-inch by twenty-four-inch paper.
(2)
Horizontal scale must be one inch equals 50 feet.
(3)
Vertical scale must be one inch equals five feet.
D. Upon completion of the sanitary sewer installation, the plan for
the system as-built must be filed with the Township.
(1)
Must inspect the sewer line before it is covered over.
4. Sanitary Sewers and Appurtenances. All sanitary sewers and appurtenances
must be designed and constructed in accordance with:
A. Manchester Township construction and materials specifications.
B. Manchester Township Municipal Authority specifications.
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1. General Requirements. Storm sewers, culverts and other storm drainage
facilities shall be provided:
A. In accordance with the requirements of the Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter
26].
B. Storm drainage facilities must be designed not only to handle the
anticipated peak discharge from the property being subdivided or developed,
but also the anticipated increase in runoff that will occur when all
the property at a higher elevation in the same drainage basin is fully
developed.
2. Lot Drainage. Lots shall be laid out and graded:
A. To provide positive drainage away from new and existing buildings.
B. To not create stagnant pools or swampy areas on any lot.
3. Open Drainage Ways. The Township shall review the design of open
drainage ways used for the disposal of stormwater, in relation to
the following:
A. Safety. "Steep" banks and deep pools shall be avoided.
B. Erosion. Adequate measures shall be taken such as seeding, placement
of sod, riprap, matting or other measures as necessary to prevent
the erosion of banks and the scouring of the channel bottom.
C. Stagnation. Design of open drainage ways shall not create stagnant
pools or swampy areas.
D. Existing Drainage. Whenever the evidence available to the Township
indicates that natural surface drainage is inadequate:
(1)
The applicant shall install a stormwater sewer system in accordance
with approved plans and profiles.
(2)
The system shall be designed by a registered engineer or qualified
registered professional; and,
(a)
Be in accordance with Township specifications.
4. Large Drainage Areas. Drainage structures for areas of more than
100 acres shall be subject to approval of the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection.
5. Nearby Existing Facilities. Where adequate existing storm sewers
are readily accessible, the applicant must connect his stormwater
facilities to these existing facilities.
6. Abutting Properties.
A. In the design of storm drainage facilities, excess runoff shall not
be directed onto other properties.
(1)
Unless into an established swale or stream or storm sewer system;
and;
(a)
Such facilities are proven to the Township Engineer to be adequate.
(b)
Or can be improved to handle the increased volume of stormwater.
1)
The applicant may enter into an agreement with another landowner
to establish or enlarge a swale.
a) The applicant shall provide a copy of the agreement
to the Township with the storm drainage facilities plans.
2)
The enlarged facilities must be reviewed and approved by the
Manchester Township Engineer.
(2)
Compliance with other ordinances.
B. All storm drainage facilities shall comply with the provisions of the Manchester Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter
26].
7. Design. In no case shall a change be made in the existing topography.
A. That would result in a slope of more than 3:1 toward an adjacent
property within 20 feet of the property line.
B. That would result in a slope that exceeds the normal angle of slippage
of the material involved.
(1)
All slopes shall be protected against erosion by vegetative
cover or other method:
(a)
Approved by the Township Engineer.
(b)
Meet soil erosion measures as regulated by the York County Conservation
District.
C. The Township may require the applicant to enter into an agreement
with the Township or post surety to ensure that the protective measures
required by this section are properly established.
8. On-lot Stormwater Seepage Pits. If on lot seepage pits are proposed
as a method of stormwater control or to meet infiltration requirements.
A. Percolation tests must be performed to verify that percolation into
the ground will occur.
B. For each five lots proposed within the development.
(1)
At least one test shall be performed for each soil type within
the development.
C. Shall be designed to:
(1)
Accommodate the water from the design storm as designated in the Manchester Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter
26].
D. Shall be located:
(1)
At least 15 feet from any existing or proposed structure.
(2)
At least 10 feet from any property line.
(3)
Not within any sanitary or storm sewer easement.
9. Drainage upon and on Streets. In order to give proper surface water
drainage upon streets:
A. A structure on a lot must be at a grade in a satisfactory relationship
with the proposed street grade or with the existing street grade where
one is established.
B. Streets must be designed to provide for the discharge of surface
water from the right-of-way.
(1)
The slope of the crown on a street shall be:
(a)
Not less than 1/4 inch per foot.
(b)
Not more than 1/2 inch per foot.
(c)
Drainage facilities and inlets shall be installed according to the requirements of the Manchester Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter
26].
[Ord. 2007-07, 12/11/2007, § 1]
1. Width; Location. When easements are required for utilities, other
than sanitary sewers or stormwater sewers or appurtenances.
A. They must be a minimum of 15 feet wide.
B. Must, to the fullest extent possible, be adjacent to or centered
on rear or side lot lines.
2. Natural Gas Lines.
A. All natural gas lines must be installed in compliance with the ASA
Code B31, 80 1958, as amended.
B. The minimum distance from a natural gas line to a dwelling unit must
be as required by the applicable transmission or distributing company.
C. Applicant must provide a letter to the Township from the owners of
the pipeline indicating that they are aware of the development.
(1)
Indicate on all plans any restrictions imposed by the pipeline's
owner on the easement.
3. Petroleum Lines.
A. Between any proposed dwelling unit and the center line of a petroleum
products transmission line that may traverse the subdivision of development.
(1)
There must be a minimum distance of 100 feet measured in the
shortest distance.
B. Applicant must provide a letter to the Township from the owners of
the pipeline indicating that they are aware of the development.
(1)
Indicate on all plans any restrictions imposed by the pipeline's
owner on the easement.
4. Street Lighting Installations.
A. The applicant must provide an easement for any streetlights installed
or for future street lighting installations.
B. Before installation, he must consult with the public utility service
involved.
C. Must be installed in accordance with the construction and materials
specifications of Manchester Township.
5. Underground Installations. Electric, telephone, cable television
and all other utility facilities shall be installed underground.
A. Unless, in the opinion of the Township, special conditions require
otherwise.
6. Proof of Utility Service. In subdivisions or land developments of
five or more lots:
A. The applicant must, prior to final plan approval:
(1)
Obtain a letter from appropriate utility companies confirming
that the applicant has entered into an agreement to provide for underground
electric and telephone systems in accordance with the Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission Investigation Document No. 99, as amended.
(2)
Or, has obtained a waiver from the Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission to allow overhead electric and telephone systems.
[Ord. 2007-07, 12/11/2007, § 1]
1. Monuments and markers must be constructed as follows:
A. Construction Minimum Size.
(1)
Monuments shall be made of concrete or stone.
(a)
Six inches by six inches by 30 inches.
(b)
Must be marked on top with a copper or brass dowel.
(2)
Marker shall be made of iron pipes or iron or steel bars.
(a)
Fifteen inches by 1/4-inch diameter.
2. Placement; Marking. Monuments and markers must be placed by a registered
engineer or surveyor.
A. The scored or marked point coincides exactly with the point of intersection
of the lines being monumented.
B. Must be set so that the top of the monument or marker is level with
the surface of the surrounding ground.
3. Monuments.
A. Location. Monuments must be set:
(1)
At the intersection of lines forming angles in the boundaries
of the subdivision or development.
(2)
At the intersection of street lines.
4. Markers.
A. Location. Markers must be set:
(1)
At the beginning and ending of curves along street property
lines.
(2)
At points where lot lines intersect curves either front or rear.
(3)
At angles in property lines of lots.
(4)
At all other lot corners.
5. Removal. Any monument or markers that are removed must be replaced:
A. By a registered engineer or surveyor,
(1)
At the expense of the person removing them.
[Ord. 2007-07, 12/11/2007, § 1]
1. The Board of Supervisors may, in conjunction with the Township Engineer,
develop construction and material specifications for subdivisions
and land developments in the Township.
A. Such specifications may be amended, from time to time, by resolution
of the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation by the Township Engineer.
