[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031]
Each lot shall have frontage on a public street, as defined by this chapter, which is constructed in accordance with the design standards of Part
7 and the Borough Public Improvements Code, unless an exception or modification to this requirement is granted in accordance with the provisions of Part
9 of this chapter.
Sidewalks shall be required in accordance with
the following standards:
1. Sidewalks shall be installed along the entire length of any portion of the site which abuts municipal, county or state rights-of-way, unless expressly recommended by the Planning Commission and waived by Borough Council in accordance with Part
9 of this chapter. Under all circumstances sidewalks shall be placed on both sides of the street.
2. Sidewalks shall
be installed along at least one side of parking areas, entrance drives
and streets, providing for safe, pleasant and efficient pedestrian
circulation from all parking stalls to all entrances to structures.
3. At least one
means of access to all public and commercial buildings must be provided
to accommodate handicapped individuals. Ramp gradient, the requirements
of railings and the treatment of pavement surfacing shall comply with
applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and
Industry.
4. Sidewalks adjacent to any public right-of-way are to be constructed according to the Homestead Borough Public Improvements Code and Chapter
21, Streets and Sidewalks, including concrete curbing.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1031]
5. Internal sidewalks
shall be of concrete, terrazzo (textured surface only), brick, flagstone,
rubblestone or blackstone.
For the safety and convenience of the public,
the developer shall install lighting of the following types approved
by the Borough and on poles prescribed by the Borough on all public
and private streets. On all streets, Duquesne Light cobra head high
pressure sodium vapor fixtures shall be installed. In areas where
underground utilities are available, Duquesne Light colonial post
top high pressure sodium luminaries shall be installed at intersections
of local streets and at other locations where Borough Council, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Borough Engineer, determines
streetlighting is necessary for public safety.
The developer shall install street name signs,
approved by the Borough, at all street intersections. The cost of
the street signs and posts shall be assumed by the developer. Street
signs shall be installed in accordance with Borough standards.
In addition to sidewalks, pedestrian walkways
may be required within a land development to provide access to community
facilities, to link major developments or to provide a connection
between the development and adjacent recreational areas or open space.
If walkways are required, they shall be located to maximize pedestrian
safety and convenience and to minimize contacts with vehicular traffic,
with street crossings being held to a minimum.
Shade trees shall be planted on both sides of
all street rights-of-way and shall be located within the required
setback areas, unless location within the right-of-way is approved
by the Borough. The spacing and types of trees shall be recommended
in the landscape plan, but shall be spaced not more than 30 feet apart.
Trees shall be planted so as not to interfere with utilities, roadways,
sidewalks, sight easements or streetlights. All trees shall have a
minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches, be nursery grown, of substantially
uniform size and shape and have straight trunks.