A. 
Streets shall be constructed to grades and cross sections as cited on and presented with the preliminary plans and street profiles, and as approved by the Township Engineer.
B. 
Street shoulders shall be graded to the full width of the street right-of-way in accordance with Township construction standards, and thoroughly compacted by rolling all shoulders.
C. 
The subgrade of a street shall be brought to the proper grade and contour and shall be rolled and cross rolled. All soft spots shall be removed. These soft spots shall be recompacted with a suitable firm material, approved by the Township Engineer before the placing of any base material.
D. 
No base course shall be placed until the subgrade has been inspected and approved by the Township Engineer.
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 Township specifications, subject to approval of drawings and design by the Township Engineer.
B. 
If during construction unknown poor drainage conditions are encountered by the owner, he shall notify the Township Engineer and correct such conditions encountered at the direction of the Township Engineer.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
The type of curbs used, when specified by the developer or when required by the governing body, are to be determined by the Township Engineer and subject to the Engineer's approval before installation.
[Added 9-29-2008[1]]
All streets in any proposed plan of subdivision or land development within Franklin Township shall be improved to a mud-free or otherwise permanently passable condition.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed original Section 93, Base Course, and Section 94, Pavement Wearing Course.
Sidewalks, when required by the governing body, shall be constructed in conformity with specification Exhibit No. 2, which is part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is on file in the Township offices.
Street name signs shall be installed at each street intersection in accordance to the type of materials, designs and standards established by the governing body.
All storm drainage facilities shall be constructed in conformity with the applicable specification Exhibits No. 3 through 7, which are part of this chapter,[1] or as specified by the Township Engineer to meet the drainage needs of specific local conditions. Storm drainage facilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following elements:
A. 
Storm sewers which shall be located in the street right-of-way or in designated drainage easements.
B. 
Storm drains.
C. 
Manholes ,which shall be spaced not more than 300 feet apart unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer.
D. 
Manholes, which may be required at all changes in alignment and at all changes in grade.
E. 
Inlets, which may be substituted for manholes when approved by the Township Engineer.
F. 
Inlets, of the size and design specified by the Township Engineer, shall be constructed as required to intercept stormwater runoff along streets at intervals reasonably related to the extent and grade of the area to be drained.
G. 
In the design of storm drainage installations, special consideration shall be given to the avoidance of problems which may arise from concentration of stormwater runoff over adjacent properties.
H. 
Bridges and culverts shall be designed to support the expected loads, to carry expected flows, and be constructed the full width of the right-of-way, where deemed necessary by the Township Engineer.
I. 
A complete drainage plan of the subdivision shall be submitted, including all necessary storm sewers and appurtenances, the design of which is based on a ten-year storm frequency, except in those areas where, in the judgment of the Township Engineer, the likelihood of exceptional damage resulting from stormwaters is such that additional design criteria is required. The drainage plan shall show the method of drainage of adjacent and contiguous territory and the method of disposal of all stormwater collected. The drainage plan shall be accompanied by design calculations.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibits are on file in the Township offices.
Monuments shall be placed at all block corners, angle points, points or curves in streets and intermediate points as determined by the Township Engineer. Monuments shall be of such size, length and material as approved by the Township Engineer.
Should the subdivider plan to provide trees, their proposed location, spacing and species must be submitted for approval to the Township Engineer.
When adequate recreational space does not exist in the opinion of the governing body within 1/2 mile of the site, the developer may be requested to provide recreational space.
A. 
In wooded areas or where other natural conditions exist in such a manner that their presence adds to the desirability of a subdivision, the governing body shall require that the subdivider preserve as much of the original vegetation 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 in the construction of the improvements, in accordance with the standards included herein.
B. 
All development and earthmoving activities required by applicable law under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Title 25, Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be complied with:
(1) 
The developer shall notify the Beaver County Conservation District immediately upon receipt of an application for a building permit involving an earthmoving activity which affects five or more acres of land.
(2) 
The Township shall not issue a building permit for a development where it has been determined that the earthmoving activities require a permit (or verification that no permit is required) from the Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to Sections 102.41 and 102.42, relating to permit requirements, of Title 25, Chapter 102, Erosion Control.
A. 
Public water service is deemed to be available where the average distance from the end of the main to the point of connection for all lots in the proposed subdivision, as shown on the preliminary plan, is 700 feet or less, or where the distance from the end of the main to the beginning point of a distribution system for the plan is 800 feet or less.
B. 
If public water is available or definitely planned for the area, the developer shall extend the main line to serve all lots in the subdivision. This main line extension shall be designed and constructed according to the specifications of, and in consultation with, the Municipal Authority of the Township of Franklin, Beaver County. If public water service is not available at the time of initial development, connection shall be required at the time of availability under separate Township ordinance.
C. 
In the absence of public water services, community wells or project wells for water supply shall be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the governing body.
D. 
Fire hydrants shall be installed as per Township specifications for locations.
E. 
All water mains shall be conveyed to the Municipal Authority of the Township of Franklin, Beaver County, upon completion.
A. 
Sanitary sewer service is deemed to be available where the average distance from the end of the main to the point of connection for all lots in the proposed subdivision, as shown on the preliminary plan, is 500 feet or less or the distance from the end of the main to the beginning point of a collection system for the plan is 800 feet or less, unless the service is not topographically feasible as determined by the Engineer for the Municipal Authority of the Township of Franklin, Beaver County.
B. 
If public sewers are available or definitely planned for the area, the developer shall extend the main line to serve all lots in the subdivision. This main line extension shall be designed and constructed according to the specifications of, and in consultation with, the Municipal Authority of the Township of Franklin, Beaver County. If public sewers are not available at the time of initial development, connection shall be required at the time of availability under separate Township ordinance.
C. 
All sanitary sewer mains shall be conveyed to the Municipal Authority of the Township of Franklin, Beaver County, upon completion.
Where municipal sewers are not available, the installation of a private sanitary sewage treatment plant and other appurtenances shall be subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the governing body.
A. 
No building permit will be issued for any construction or subdivision development until either an individual sanitary sewage disposal system, a sanitary sewage treatment plant installation or connection to a municipal sewerage system has been approved by the governing body and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537),[1] as amended.
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Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
B. 
No subdivision shall be approved for development by the governing body until mutually acceptable agreements have been reached between the developer and the Township Municipal Authority relative to utility system installations, maintenance, ownership of facilities, tap fees and other related considerations.
A. 
No subdivider shall proceed with the construction of any utilities or improvements, or make any connection to any existing Township facility, without proper inspection by the Township Engineer or the Township Municipal Authority, or authorized representatives thereof, in accordance with the following procedure. General site grading may be initiated by special permission of the governing body.
B. 
No person shall dig, make any cuts or changes whatsoever in the cartway, gutters or rights-of-way of any Township, county or state road without first obtaining required permits.
C. 
No person shall connect to any water line, storm or sanitary sewer without obtaining a permit and paying the proper connection charge.
D. 
Grade stakes shall be set and cut sheets prepared and a copy furnished to the Township Secretary and Engineer before any work is started.
E. 
The subdivider shall notify the Township Secretary at least 24 hours prior to his intention to proceed with the construction or installation of said streets and improvements or any other work related to the improvements.
F. 
Inspection reports shall be prepared by the Inspector and countersigned by the subdivider. The reports shall show the type and quality of materials installed, weather condition, type of soil encountered and all other data pertaining to the construction.