[Ord. 146, 2/18/1992, § 600]
1. 
All state highways shall be restored in conformance to PennDOT Form 408 (latest edition) or as directed by PennDOT and/or permit specifications.
2. 
Deviation from state specifications shall require written approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
[Ord. 146, 2/18/1992, § 601]
1. 
All restoration specifications and materials shall conform to PennDOT Form 408 and specifications (latest edition), unless otherwise specified by the Township or noted by these specifications.
2. 
All backfill within a Township right-of-way (existing or future ultimate right-of-way) shall consist of full stone (PennDOT 2A modified) backfill. Full stone backfill is required regardless of whether trench is beneath the existing cartway, along the shoulder or within the area of a future right-of-way. Full stone backfill requirements shall also apply to existing private streets, roadways and driveways contained within private right-of-way and/or access easements.
3. 
At any location where existing cartway is disturbed, a minimum five inches of BCBC and two inches of ID-2 binder shall be provided to existing grade.
4. 
Full cartway width overlay of ID-2 wearing material is required regardless of the extent of encroachment onto the existing cartway unless otherwise specified by the Township.
A. 
The overlay shall extend a minimum of 25 feet beyond the furthest point of disturbance running parallel to the cartway.
B. 
Where trenches cross paved driveway entrances, the driveway entrance shall be completely overlaid within the limits of the right-of-way.
C. 
Where the overlay terminates, a 6:1 paving taper shall be provided (as directed) from the edge of the existing paving to the road center line, and a one-foot-wide key (saw cut) shall be provided for tie-in into the existing paving.
D. 
ID-2 leveling shall be installed as directed by the Township to correct roadway crown and all irregularities that exist prior to placement of the one-inch minimum ID-2 wearing course overlay. Tack coat placement shall be applied prior to any leveling or overlay placement. Placement of tack coat shall be a distribution vehicle.
E. 
Upon completion of the overlay, all preexisting line striping shall be replaced in kind, and all paving seams/structures shall be provided with a one-foot-wide seam seal.
F. 
All sidewalk and curb damaged by excavation and construction activity shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Township.
G. 
Earthen areas within the street right-of-way shall be restored in accordance with § 18-353, Subsections 3, 4 and 5.
[Ord. 146, 2/18/1992, § 602; as amended by Ord. 167, 12/17/1996]
1. 
Undeveloped area shall be considered as lawn/field area outside of street rights-of-way and/or within easements.
2. 
Backfilling of trench shall be in conformance to earth fill specifications.
3. 
Seeding, fertilizing and mulching specifications shall conform to PADEP Chapter 12 specifications and Bucks County Conservation District Rules and Regulations, PennDOT Form 408 (latest edition) or as specified by the Township.
4. 
A minimum six inches of topsoil depth shall be placed. If existing topsoil depth exceeds six inches, the adjacent existing depth shall be reestablished and matched along the entire trench location.
5. 
Where existing maintained lawn area is disturbed, it shall be restored with approved sodding techniques.
[Ord. 146, 2/18/1992, § 603]
1. 
Earth Backfill.
A. 
Soil backfill is only permitted within trenches beneath new roadway construction or through undeveloped areas as defined with § 18-353, Subsection 1.
B. 
The maximum particle size of rock within earth backfill is eight inches.
C. 
Suitability of earth backfill is at the discretion of the Township. Soil backfill shall be free of roots, woody vegetation, organic material, oversized rocks, trash or other objectionable material.
D. 
Material shall be placed in maximum one-foot loose lifts compacted by a vibratory sheepsfoot trench roller. When material is compacted by use of a jumping jack, eight-inch loose lifts shall be provided.
E. 
Where sufficient room is not left around manholes and structures for compaction by use of a trench roller or jumping jack compactor, full-depth 2A stone backfill shall be provided.
F. 
The developer/contractor shall be responsible for subsequent settlement that occurs through undeveloped areas or within rights-of-way/easements. Trenches shall be topped with additional material as necessary to fill in settlement and be stabilized.
2. 
Full Stone Backfill.
A. 
Full-depth stone backfill shall consist of PennDOT 2A modified stone.
B. 
Compaction shall be in conformance to that specified within Subsection 1 of this section for earth backfill.
C. 
The developer/contractor shall be responsible for any subsequent settlement that occurs within the roadway. Settlement must be immediately corrected with addition of paving material. Any damage that occurs to motor vehicles due to improper trench maintenance shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer.
D. 
Use of slag as granular material, crushed and graded to PennDOT Form 408, "Size and Grading Requirements for Course Aggregate" (Detail Sheet S-14), is not permitted for use in sewer bedding, cover or backfilling.