All improvements required under the provisions of this chapter shall be constructed at the expense of the owner in accordance with the design standards and plan requirements of the land subdivision regulations, standards and specifications of accepted state and federal codes and of local ordinances and be under the supervision of the City Engineer and to his satisfaction. In any case where standards and/or specifications are found to be in conflict one with another, the provision which establishes the highest standard and/or specification shall prevail.
Monuments shall be placed at all block corners, angle points, points of curves in streets, and at such intermediate points as shall be necessary to reestablish the ground survey of the tract of blocks included in the tract. The monuments shall be of the permanent type and shall be constructed of concrete or stone at least four inches on the top, at least 30 inches long and containing an imbedded brass plate on the top. Markers consisting of one-and-one-half-inch pipe or one-inch steel pins not less than 30 inches long shall be placed at the corners of each lot shown on the approved subdivision plan.
A. 
General policy.
(1) 
Sidewalks. Under Third Class City Law,[1] the City may order construction of sidewalks. It is the policy of the City to order these sidewalks constructed in cases where the City deems it a need. Sidewalks shall be at least four feet to six feet in width.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 11 Pa.C.S.A. § 10101 et seq.
(2) 
Streets. The developer will rough grade all streets and construct curbs, after which the developer will put in the base of the street and surface the same, all as specified by the City and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Right-of-way widths and cross sections will conform to the City's requirements.
(3) 
Storm sewers. As part of the street construction work, the developer will construct storm sewers and appurtenances thereto where deemed necessary by the City and according to standards determined by the City.
(4) 
Sanitary sewers. The City may construct sanitary sewers, including laterals to the curb, in dedicated and/or ordained streets where feasible, and the cost of construction shall be assessed against owners of abutting property. It is the developer's responsibility to coordinate other street improvements with sanitary sewer line construction.
(5) 
Waterlines. Upon determination that water main extension is feasible and necessary, the City may extend main waterlines in dedicated and/or ordained streets, assessing abutting property owners in accordance with the rate schedule established by ordinance or resolution authorizing such extension. Water service lines from the main to the curb, as well as from the curb into a building, shall be constructed in accordance with applicable City regulations and ordinances governing standards and charges. The developer must ensure coordination of street improvements with waterline construction.
(6) 
Fire hydrants. Whenever a central water supply system is provided, fire hydrants, furnished by the developer, as specified by the City, shall be installed by the developer within 600 feet of all existing and proposed structures at locations approved by the City.
(7) 
Street trees. Street trees shall be provided according to the standards determined by the City.
B. 
Street grading. All streets shall be graded to the grades shown on the approved street profile and cross-section plan with a slope of two, horizontal, to one, vertical, beyond the right-of-way line where cut or fill is necessary.
C. 
Curbs. Curbs, 24 inches deep by seven-inch top by nine-inch bottom over four inches of cinders or banked gravel, shall be installed at all roadway lines shown on the approved subdivision plan.
(1) 
Other improvements. Council may require any other improvement construction requirements that are in keeping with the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of the City. Where electric service is supplied by underground methods, and prior to the installation of curbs, sidewalks and curb cuts or driveways, the subdivider shall provide and install ducts and cables to accommodate the installation of a streetlighting system and a fire alarm system and such other service lines as may be required under this section. Where bases are required for the support of standards, such as light standards, the subdivider shall also provide and install such bases.
A. 
Compliance required. Manufactured homes and temporary housing design, materials, assemblies and equipment shall conform to all applicable housing provisions, property maintenance code,[1] zoning code,[2] construction code,[3] Pennsylvania regulations, and federal regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 435, Property Maintenance and Housing Standards.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 595, Zoning.
[3]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 245, Construction.
B. 
Placement. Placement of manufactured homes on manufactured home stands by jacks or supports shall be prohibited. All manufactured homes shall be on full code-compliant foundations.
C. 
Space requirements. The maximum number of occupants of a manufactured home or temporary housing unit shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes in accordance with the following:
Floor Area
(square feet)
Occupants
450
3
Each 80 additional
Each additional after 3
The City Engineer shall be notified 24 hours before the contemplated installation or construction of any improvement. The City Engineer and his/her staff shall have the power and duty to inspect all improvements and modify or alter the engineering details or construction in the field as they believe will be in the best interests of the general welfare of the City.