[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.