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.
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.
