For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, and
words are defined as follows:
The portion of a street right-of-way, paved or unpaved, customarily
used by vehicles in the regular course of travel over the street.
An area of unobstructed vision at street intersections defined
by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the intersection
of the street center lines.
A private means of vehicular and pedestrian access from a
public or private street to a single lot or multiple lots. The term
"driveway," as used in this chapter, does not include field access
entrances used for agricultural purposes. The general types of driveways
include the following:
DRIVEWAY, COMMONA driveway providing access to contiguous lots, which is established and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of this chapter, the Township Zoning Ordinance,[1] Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance[2] and all other applicable laws and regulations.
DRIVEWAY, SHAREDSee "driveway, common."
MINIMUM-USE DRIVEWAYA residential or other driveway which is used or expected to be used by 25 or fewer vehicles per day.
LOW-VOLUME DRIVEWAYA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 25 but less than 750 vehicles per day.
MEDIUM-VOLUME DRIVEWAYA driveway used or expected to be used by 750 to 1,500 vehicles per day.
HIGH-VOLUME DRIVEWAYA driveway used or expected to be used by 1,500 or more vehicles per day.
The area between the street right-of-way line and the cartway
used to access a property.
A professional engineer, licensed in Pennsylvania, that performs
the duties of an engineer as herein specified.
The removal of surface materials by the action of natural
elements, including, but not limited to, water, snow, ice, or wind.
The change in elevation between any two points along a uniform
slope on the center line of a driveway, divided by the horizontal
distance between those points and multiplied by 100. Grade is usually
expressed as a percentage (e.g., an eight-foot elevation change over
a 100-foot horizontal distance is an 8% slope).
The individual or firm appointed by the Board of Supervisors
of Marlborough Township having the responsibility for administering
and enforcing the terms and provisions of this chapter.
The individual employed or appointed by the Board of Supervisors
of Marlborough Township and having the position of Public Works Director.
The total width of any land reserved or dedicated as a street,
alley, or crosswalk, or for any other public or private purpose. The
legal right-of-way for existing streets is 33 feet. 16.5 feet from
the center line of the cartway, unless an ultimate right-of-way has
been offered for dedication and accepted by the Township of Marlborough.
(See "right-of-way, ultimate.")
The right-of-way projected as necessary for adequate handling
of anticipated maximum traffic volumes, depending on the classification
of street, as listed in the Township Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance. The ultimate right-of-way is the legal right-of-way where
it has been offered for dedication and accepted by the Township of
Marlborough.
A right-of-way intended for general public or private use,
to provide means of approach for vehicles and pedestrians. The word
"street" includes the words "road," "highway," "thoroughfare," and
"way."
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
estate, trust, or any other group or combination acting as a unit
(or agent authorized thereby) that undertakes the subdivision or development
of land.
A professional land surveyor licensed in Pennsylvania.
Marlborough Township, Montgomery County.
A professional engineer, licensed in Pennsylvania, and duly
designated by the Township, to perform the duties of engineer as herein
specified.
A street under the jurisdiction of Marlborough Township.
