[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
A.
Streets shall be graded to street profile grades and cross sections
as established on and presented with the preliminary plats or land
development plan and as approved by the Council. Street cross sections
shall be in accordance with standards and specifications established
by the Borough.
B.
Streets shall be graded to the full width of the street right-of-way
and slopes of a minimum of two feet to one foot shall be constructed
commencing at the street right-of-way line and extending on to the
lots of properties adjoining the street right-of-way, this applies
to both cut and fill sections.
C.
Subgrade of streets shall be brought to the proper grade and contour,
and shall be rolled and cross rolled using compaction equipment meeting
the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Publication 408, or an acceptable alternative. Compaction of the subgrade
shall also meet the density requirements of the Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation Publication 408, or an acceptable alternative. Where
subgrades displaying pronounced elasticity or deformation under rolling
equipment is found and stability cannot be obtained, the unsuitable
material shall be removed and replaced until the subgrade is stabilized.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
A.
In areas where springs, poor soil drainage conditions, wet weather
springs or where conditions exist that underground drainage is necessary
to properly protect the proposed street pavement there shall be constructed
pipe underdrain, stone underdrain or subgrade drains according to
current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation specifications,
subject to approval of drawings by the Borough Engineer.
B.
If during construction unknown poor drainage conditions are encountered
by the owner, he shall notify the Borough Engineer and correct such
conditions encountered at the direction of the Borough Engineer to
his complete satisfaction.
C.
Permanent pipe underdrain of a size, depth, width and slope as determined
by the Borough Engineer shall be installed on the upper or high side,
and all cut areas where they are required or necessary to prevent
the infiltration of water under the paved roadway.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
A.
Type of curb used and location required to be determined by the Council
and subject to its approval before installation of the same.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
All paving shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408
and the Borough specifications as provided in the construction details.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
A.
Sidewalks shall be installed by the applicant or developer for protection
of public, due to the potential volume of pedestrian traffic.
B.
Sidewalks shall be of Portland concrete four inches in thickness
on a minimum of four inches of gravel base, except at driveways where
they shall be a minimum of six inches in thickness. Sidewalks shall
be constructed with imbedded wire mesh and be a minimum of four feet
in width exclusive of the width of the curb, or match the existing
dimensions of a sidewalk being extended, in the manner approved in
the preliminary plat.
C.
Sidewalks shall be provided where streets of a proposed subdivision
are extensions of existing streets having sidewalks on one or both
sides.
D.
Sidewalks, where provided, may be within the right-of-way and, in
residential areas, where conditions permit, 2 1/2 feet from the
curb. Sidewalks should line up with walks in adjoining subdivisions.
E.
All sidewalks shall be designed and constructed in compliance with
the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
A.
Street name signs shall be installed at each street intersection
in accordance with the type of materials, design and standards established
by the Council, prior to the occupancy of any dwellings.
B.
A traffic control signage plan and supporting documentation shall
be submitted for approval and shall be installed prior to occupancy
of any dwellings.
C.
All traffic control, no parking, pavement markings and speed limit
signs shall meet the current PennDOT specifications. Locations for
such signs, where applicable, shall be determined by the Council.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
Installation of sanitary sewers, including house lines, laterals,
trunk lines, manholes, and other appurtenances, shall comply with
the rules and regulations of the municipal authority having jurisdiction
and subject to inspection by the same.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
This chapter incorporates in its entirety and as may be amended,
all aspects of the Stormwater Management Act P.L. 864, No. 167. Said
act requires that actions be taken:
A.
To assure that the maximum rate of stormwater runoff is no greater
after development than prior to development activities; or
B.
To manage
the quantity, velocity, and direction of resulting stormwater runoff
in a manner which otherwise adequately protects health and property
from possible injury.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
All developments shall be required to use public water system
for all potable water needs.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
Permanent monuments of reinforced concrete or metal shall be
installed after all grading and improvements have been installed to
identify all street right-of-ways and set in locations as determined
by the Borough Engineer. The developer shall furnish a certification
that monuments have been set in the locations as shown on recorded
subdivision plan.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
In wooded areas or where other natural conditions exist, in
such a manner that their presence adds to the desirability of a subdivision
or land development, the Council shall require that the applicant
preserve as much of the original trees and natural conditions as is
economically feasible and require that a minimum of grading be done
other than the grading and excavating which is required for the construction
of the improvements in accordance with this part and approved by the
Council.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
A.
At the time of submission of a subdivision plat or development plan
for approval, whether preliminary or final, a grading plan shall be
presented for review. The grading plan shall identify the existing
and proposed grade contours at two-foot intervals with sufficient
elevations to show proposed grading of streets, lots, drainageways,
stormwater detention ponds and any other proposed grading activity.
B.
Topsoil Preservation. No topsoil shall be removed from the site or
used as spoil. Topsoil must be removed from the areas of construction
and stored in accordance with the approved erosion and sedimentation
control plan. Upon completion of the construction, the topsoil must
be redistributed on the site uniformly. All areas of the site shall
be stabilized by seeding, both temporary and permanent, or planted
in accordance with the approved erosion and sedimentation control
plan.
[Ord. 754, 8/14/2007]
After completion of all required improvements, the developer
shall have his engineer or surveyor prepare and submit for Borough
approval plans and profiles showing the exact location, elevation,
grade, size stormwater detention pond volumes and material used to
install all facilities. Said plans shall be dated, signed and sealed
by the person preparing plan and be submitted on mylar and in an approved
electronic digital format acceptable to the Borough.
