[Ord. 2002-1, 1/3/2002; as amended by Ord. 2011-12, 10/6/2011]
1. Grading. Streets shall be graded to the full width of the right-of-way,
surfaced and improved to the grades and dimensions shown on the plans,
profiles and cross sections submitted by the developer and approved
by the Board of Commissioners. In subdivisions or land developments
where sidewalks are not required, the sidewalk area shall be graded
in the same manner as if sidewalks were to be constructed.
2. Subbase and Underdrain. A six inch compacted subbase consisting of
Type "C" or better No. 2A stone shall be constructed on a properly
prepared subgrade for all roads. Subbase shall be constructed in accordance
with the requirements of § 350 of PennDOT Form 408, 1994
Specifications. Where subgrade conditions dictate, the use of underdrain
may be required when specified by the Township Engineer. Where required,
underdrain shall be constructed in accordance with § 610
of PennDOT Form 408, 1994 Specifications.
3. Base Course. For all classifications of streets, base course shall
be constructed of a minimum of four inches compacted depth bituminous
concrete base course BCBC constructed in accordance with § 305
of PennDOT Form 408, 1994 Specifications. Prior to placement of the
base course all vertical surfaces, including curbing and existing
pavement, shall be tack coated. Unless full depth stone backfill is
used for underground utilities construction, a six month waiting period
shall be required between completion of utilities and placement of
base course.
4. Surface Course.
A. Leveling Course. Where, in the opinion of the Township Engineer,
the surface of the BCBC is not sufficiently uniform or level for placement
of the binder or wearing course, a leveling course should be constructed
prior to placement of the next pavement surface.
B. Tack Coat. Tack coat conforming to § 460 of PennDOT Form
408, 1994 Specifications, shall be required on all BCBC surfaces prior
to placement of new paving, if in the opinion of the Township Engineer,
it is required due to the condition of the existing pavement.
C. Arterial Streets. The surface course shall consist of a minimum of
two inches compacted depth binder course and a minimum of 1 1/2
inches of compacted depth wearing course as specified in §§ 420
and 421 of PennDOT Form 408, 1994 Specifications.
D. Collector Streets. The surface course shall consist of a minimum
of 1 1/2 inches of compacted depth binder course and one inch
of compacted depth wearing course as specified in §§ 420
and 421 of PennDOT Form 408, 1994 Specifications.
E. Local Roads. The surface course shall consist of a minimum of 1 1/2
inches of compacted depth wearing course as specified in § 420
of PennDOT Form 408, 1994 Specifications. No binder course shall be
required.
F. Traffic Lines and Markings. Following completion of the final paving,
permanent and, if required, temporary traffic lines and markings shall
be placed in accordance with the approved plans and § 962
of PennDOT Form 408, 1994 Specifications.
[Ord. 2002-1, 1/3/2002; as amended by Ord. 2011-12, 10/6/2011]
1. Monuments.
A. Permanent concrete monuments shall be accurately placed at the intersections,
change in directions of all lines forming the boundary of the property
subdivided, along all interior street lines at changes in direction,
at beginning and ends of curves and at intermediate points where topographical
consideration make it impossible to sight between two adjacent monuments.
B. Monuments shall be constructed of concrete with a minimum size of
four inches by four inches at the ground level and 30 inches long.
The top of the monument shall be set flush with adjacent grade and
marked with a 1/2-inch round brass pin, re-bar or a drilled hole.
All monuments shall be set by or under the direct supervision of a
registered professional surveyor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. Lot Pins.
A. Lot pins shall be accurately placed at the beginning and ending of
all curves, intersections, changes in direction of all lot lines and
at all lot corners. Where concrete monuments are required at such
locations, no lot pins shall be set.
B. Lot pins shall be 3/4-inch diameter pipe or reinforcing rod at least
30 inches long. The top of the pin shall be flush with the adjacent
grade. All lot pins shall be set by or under the direct supervision
of a registered professional surveyor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
3. Street and Traffic Control Signs. Street name signs shall be installed
at all street intersections. Traffic control signs shall be set at
all locations shown on the approved plans. The placement of all signs
shall be subject to PennDOT standards or, in the event no standard
applies, signs shall be set at the locations requested by the Township
Board of Commissioners.
4. Street Lights.
A. Street lighting consisting of public pole lighting along the street
or private on-lot post lighting shall be provided as determined by
the Township Planning Commission.
B. Where public pole lighting fixtures might be required in the future,
but not as part of the improvements to be constructed by the developer,
the distribution capability shall be designed and installed in accordance
with the standards of Pennsylvania Power and Light Company.