[Added 8-21-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-05]
A. 
Supervisors approve development plan but do not sign plan and release for recording until:
(1) 
Township Engineer has received from developer's representative a construction cost estimate of all improvements and the Township Engineer has approved the estimate, and
(2) 
A Development Agreement that can be recorded with the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Office has been approved and executed by the Township, the developer, and the property owners, and
(3) 
A financial security agreement with appropriate security as provided by the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code ("MPC") and the Douglass Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance ("SALDO") is approved by the Township and is fully funded or appropriately guaranteed, and
(4) 
All requisite permit fees, costs, and other fees or payments due the Township have been paid or are to be paid upon the release of the plan for recording, and
(5) 
Title insurance is issued to the benefit of the Township in an amount sufficient to cover the fair market value of the public improvements and property to be dedicated or otherwise improved for public purposes or use, and
(6) 
All deeds and/or easements for property to be dedicated to the Township are to be escrowed with the Township with descriptions approved by the Township Solicitor and Township Engineer and such funds that are necessary to prepare or revised the deeds, to obtain title insurance that will insure that the Township receives clear title to the dedicated property and to record the deeds.
B. 
The Plan is released for recording with other requisite documents including the development agreement and the financial security being executed, established and funded per arrangements approved by the Township. The requirements of Article V., Section 500, Subdivision and Land Development of the Municipalities Planning Code,[1] are incorporated herein and must be complied with.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10501 et seq.
C. 
Written verification of recording and issuance of title insurance to the benefit of the Township is provided to the Township confirming that there are no liens or encumbrances affecting the property to be dedicated to the Township and that all obligations under the development agreement are not subject to any liens or encumbrances.
D. 
An application for a building permits is submitted to the Township and approved upon subject to all conditions precedent to the issuance have been complied with. No work is to be performed until the preconstruction meeting has been held.
E. 
A preconstruction conference shall be required for all subdivision and land developments where there is financial security required for the construction and installation of improvements and for any other construction or earthmoving activities when deemed necessary by the Township. The preconstruction meeting shall be in accordance with an agenda previously established and circulated among those required to attend as well as the Township Manager. A form for the preconstruction conference agenda is included in the exhibits attached hereto.[2] The following are requested to attend:
(1) 
Developer and contractors,
(2) 
Township representatives, including the Township Engineer and Inspector,
(3) 
Utility representatives,
(4) 
Representatives of other reviewing or permitting agencies.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Preconstruction Conference Agenda Form is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
For the preconstruction meeting, the developer shall provide:
(1) 
Five sets of construction plans.
(2) 
Two sets of approved erosion and sediment control plan.
(3) 
Copies of necessary permits and approvals.
(4) 
Materials and equipment shop drawings, as may be required.
(5) 
Act 172/287 Notification Number.
G. 
Requirements.
(1) 
Proof of all required permits, insurance certifications, and other necessary approvals shall be provided at the preconstruction meeting as well as compliance with the utility notification requirement of Act No. 172/287. Construction shall not commence until all permits and approvals are obtained. The property owner under his signature shall make all permit applications.
(2) 
All applications and/or permit fees shall be paid at the time of application and shall be in the amount as established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors as in effect at the time of application.
(3) 
A general list of permits and/or approvals, which is not all inclusive or limited, is as follows:
Permits or Approvals
Agency
Stream encroachment
(Pa D.E.P.) (Army Corps of Engineers) (Pa Fish Commission)
Wetlands and/or floodplain encroachments
(Pa D.E.P.) (Army Corps of Engineers)
Water quality
(Pa D.E.P.) (Delaware River Basin Commission)
State highway access and/or occupancy
(Pa DOT) (Douglass Township)
County street access and/or occupancy
(Montgomery County)
Township street opening
(Douglass Township)
Township street access (driveways and roads)
(Douglass Township)
Grading, soil erosion and sediment control
(County Soil Conservation) (Douglass Township)
Sanitary sewer connections and installations
(Douglass Sewer Advisory Board)
Water connection and/or installations
(Local Water Utility Co.)
H. 
Thereafter, construction shall begin provided that all conditions precedent have been satisfied as determined by the Township Engineer.
I. 
Inspections/notifications.
(1) 
Unless otherwise provided herein or by the Township Engineer, the Township, through its duly authorized representative, shall perform all inspections to confirm that approved materials have been used and that there has all construction and installation of all improvements have been performed by proper and approved methods in accordance with the standards of the Township. Unless the Board of Supervisors authorizes otherwise, all costs associated with the inspections shall be the responsibility of the owner and developer.
(2) 
Inspections shall be required prior to the commencement of construction, during the installation of materials and structures, and upon the completion of all improvements. All improvements shall be installed in accordance with all required approved regulations and specifications.
(3) 
Any and all unsatisfactory work, use of inappropriate methods or procedures, and the installation or construction with defective materials, inappropriate design or poor workmanship shall be rejected and noted for the record on the inspection standards punch list. The same shall be cured, corrected, and approved by the Township Engineer or inspector before final acceptance.
(4) 
All required improvements shall be placed, sited, installed and/or constructed in accordance with the plan and per the controls as established by a registered Pennsylvania surveyor or licensed civil engineer to ensure that the installation and the construction of all improvements are in proper location, elevation, alignment and profile.
(5) 
Scheduling of the required inspections shall be the responsibility of the developer. The developer shall notify the Township or the appropriate agency at least two workdays before commencing any work on any undertaking that requires inspection including those tasks as set forth in Subsection I(6) hereof.
(6) 
The Township's representative shall be notified prior to the commencement of any construction and/or excavation, including removal of topsoil, grubbing of shrubs, bushes, trees and vegetation of any kind, or the performance of any work in a street, right-of-way, utility easement, storm drainage easement, of any work in a street, right-of-way, utility easement, storm drainage easement, waterways or any other work per the plan or development agreement.
J. 
The developer shall institute appropriate traffic control and safety measures including the following:
(1) 
Work being performed on any and all existing public highways, streets, rights-of-way and easements, shall require street occupancy permit, the posting of a performance bond as may be required from the proper authority, and the establishment and institution of all required safety protection, including flag persons, appropriate signage, barricades, flashing warning devices and other required safety devices and procedures. All safety protection methods, devices and procedures shall be in conformance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 203, Work Zone Traffic Control current edition. The developer shall be solely responsible for implementing the appropriate safety procedures and installing and using the required safety devices, at the developer's sole cost and expense.
(2) 
All work performed shall be in compliance with federal, state and local safety regulations and to assure the safety of the public and all personnel involved directly or indirectly in the construction of all improvements. Safety measures such as trench shoring, protective clothing, safety shields, safety switches on power equipment, and vehicle alarms shall be used where appropriate.
K. 
For the periodic release of financial security:
(1) 
The developer shall request the release from Township.
(2) 
The Township shall submit the request to the Engineer for approval.
(3) 
The request shall be on a form and presented in such manner as approved by the Township and its Engineer. The request shall be made and shall be deemed received so that the Engineer shall have at least 30 days to review and comment with respect to the release prior to a public meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
(4) 
The Engineer approves or recommends an adjustment to the request.
(5) 
At a public meeting, the Board of Supervisors acts on the release request after receiving the recommendation of the Engineer.
L. 
At the end of construction of the improvements:
(1) 
There shall be a pre-final inspection,
(2) 
And, thereafter a final inspection.
M. 
Upon all punch-list items being completed, all improvements being accepted, and the requisite dedication, acceptance, and recording of all documents necessary for any dedication and acceptance, the financial security for the performance of the installation and construction of the improvements in accordance with the plan and development agreement shall be released by formal action of the Board of Supervisors subject to the execution of the maintenance agreement and financial security for the maintenance of the improvements for an eighteen-month period thereafter.
N. 
Prior to the release of the maintenance financial security, the Township shall inspect to assure that the development is and has been constructed in compliance with the plan and the development agreement. Upon certification of compliance by the Township Engineer and approval by the Board of Supervisors after the eighteen-month maintenance period, the maintenance financial security will be released.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
The following references contain information that is relevant to the construction of public improvements in Douglass Township and must to be strictly complied with where applicable. In the event that the standards of any ordinance, regulation or plan is more strict than any other standard, the more strict standard shall be complied with and applied:
The Douglass Township Codified Code of Ordinances
The Douglass Township Comprehensive Plan
The Douglass Township Standard Construction and Material Specification for Sanitary Sewer Extensions
The PaDEP Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Manual
The PaDOT Specifications, Publication 408
The PaDOT Standards for Roadway Construction, Publication 72
The PaDOT Design Manual, Part IV
The PaDOT Code Title 67, Chapter 212, Subchapter E - Temporary Traffic Control
The PaDOT Code Title 67, Chapter 212 - Official Traffic-Control Devices
The PaDOT Code Title 67, Chapter 441 - Access to and Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads
The PaDOT Code Title 67, Chapter 459 - Occupancy of Highways By Utilities
A. 
Sanitary sewer system. Inspection of the sanitary sewer system is the responsibility of the Sewer Authority. Prior to the start of any work on the sanitary sewer improvements the developer and/or contractor shall contact the Sewer Authority and shall adhere to their policies, procedures and standards. The standard specifications and details relating to sanitary sewer construction are included in the "Standard Construction and Material Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Extensions" document prepared by Douglass Township.
B. 
Water distribution system (municipal or public). Inspection of all municipal or public water distribution system improvements is the responsibility of the local utility company serving the area. Prior to the start of any work on the water line improvements the Developer and/or contractor shall contact the utility company and shall adhere to their policies, procedures and standards.
C. 
Storm drainage system. Visual inspection by the Township representative shall be made of each section of installed storm sewer system. Inspections shall be made prior to backfilling any section, including pipes, inlets, manholes, endwalls, detention and retention basins, culverts and bridges, and all items being installed as part of the storm drainage system. Cast in place concrete structures and bridge structures shall require material samples, in compliance with ASTM C39 standards. Samples must be taken in the presence of the inspector. Cut sheets for the layout of the storm drainage system must be prepared and provided by the contractor when required by the Township.
D. 
Road structure and underdrain pipe. Visual inspection by the Township representative shall be made of each section of installed roadway structure, including subgrade, base, binder and wearing courses and underdrain systems. The contractor shall be responsible for submittal of all certified material delivery slips.
E. 
Concrete curb structure. Visual inspection by the Township representative shall be made of each section of installed curb structure, including subgrade, base, general alignment and any forms to be used. String line shall be set prior to any concrete pour to show line and grade, profile and alignment. Cut sheets for the layout of the curbing must be prepared and provided by the contractor when required by the Township. The contractor shall be responsible for submittal of all certified material delivery slips.
F. 
Sidewalk structures. Visual inspection by the Township representative shall be made of each section of installed sidewalk structure, including subbase grade and form grade and alignment prior to any pour.
G. 
Detention basin structures. Visual inspection by the Township representative shall be made of each section of installed detention basin structures, including grading, outlet structures and piping and stabilization. The contractor shall be responsible for completing compaction testing on all basin fill material and for providing test results to the Township.
H. 
As-built plans. As-built plans are required for public improvements which are to be offered for dedication to the Township. The list of items to be provided and/or shown on the plan is included in the Exhibits.
I. 
Seeding, sodding and erosion controls. Visual inspection by the Township representative shall be made as required to assure compliance with approved plans, regulations and general acceptable methods and practice.
A. 
Streets.
(1) 
Subgrade.
(a) 
The bottom of the excavation and the top of the fill between the outer limits of the paving or base course, when completed will be known as the subgrade and shall conform to the lines, grades, and cross-sections, given on the approved plans or as determined by the Township Engineer or other person designated by the Township Supervisors. The subgrade shall be solidly compacted to a firm and unyielding state by rolling with a power roller, weighing 10 tons minimum. Unstable areas shall be removed and replaced with suitable fill, and then re-rolled as required to provide a uniform, even surface.
(b) 
Construction methods. After the excavation or rough grading has been performed and all drains have been constructed, the subgrade shall be fine graded and shaped to the proper cross-section. It shall be compacted to a firm unyielding surface by rolling the entire area with an approved power roller having a metal weight of not less that 10 tons. Solid rock, boulders, soft clay, and all spongy material which will not consolidate under the roller shall be removed from the subgrade to a depth to be determined by the Township Engineer or other person designated by the Township Supervisors. The space shall be filled with suitable material from the excavation and the subgrade re-rolled until it presents a smooth and firm surface of the proper shape and cross-section. Crown board and straight edge or string lines shall be used for checking road and street construction.
(2) 
Subbase. This work shall consist of constructing a layer or layers of compacted aggregate on a prepared subgrade area.
(a) 
Materials. The aggregate shall be stone, gravel, millings or slag meeting the requirements of Pa DOT Type C or better, No. 2A material or approved equal.
(b) 
Construction methods. The construction methods for the subbase shall conform to the requirements as specified in Section 350.3 of Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition.
(c) 
Unsuitable subgrade. If at the time of construction, local unstable subgrade conditions are encountered, the Township Engineer may require that all areas of unstable subgrade be excavated to sufficient depth, replaced with approved material and compacted to a density and stability equal to or greater than the surrounding subgrade.
(3) 
Shoulder.
(a) 
Supporting shoulders shall be constructed on all section of projects where a base course or pavement is to be constructed without other permanent support along the sides. All shoulders shall be thoroughly compacted and graded to provide drainage from the macadam surface.
(b) 
Construction methods. Where concrete curbing is not being installed, paved shoulders are to be constructed adjacent to the paving of the proposed road. The width and type of construction, grade, and construction methods of these shoulders shall be determined by or shall meet the approval of the Township Engineer or other person designated by the Township Supervisors.
(4) 
Base, binder and wearing courses.
(a) 
Base, binder and wearing courses shall consist of one or more layers of materials conforming to the requirement of the following section of Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition.
Section 309 - Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, HMA base course.
Section 409 - Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, HMA binder course.
Section 409 - Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, HMA wearing course.
(b) 
Plant Mixed HMA Base Course:
[1] 
Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design HMA pavement courses shall be placed in layers as is more fully described in Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition, for each specific design, or as may be specified otherwise by the Township.
[2] 
The subbase shall be properly prepared and primed as may be required for base course placement according to Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition.
[3] 
The base course shall be properly prepared and primed as may be required to receive subsequent courses. Prior to application of additional bituminous courses, existing base courses shall be inspected by the Township representative for defects such as fracture, racking or other signs of base failure, or potential failure. All areas of failure, or potential failure, shall be removed by saw cutting, and replaced, or repaired, to the satisfaction of the Township representative.
[4] 
Bituminous surface course. The surface course shall consist of two courses, binder course and wearing course, of hot-mixed, hot-laid, asphaltic concrete, constructed on a prepared base course. The bituminous surface course shall have a total thickness, after final compaction, as indicated in Table 1 or as specified by the Township Engineer or other persons designated by the Township Supervisors. All street pavement cross-sections, except where super-elevated for curves, shall have a slope from the center of the road to the gutter of a minimum of 1/4 inch per foot to a maximum of 1/2 inch per foot.
[a] 
Materials. The materials shall conform to the requirements as given in Sections 309 and 409 of the Pa DOT Specifications 408, latest edition.
[b] 
Construction methods. The surface coursing shall be applied in strict accordance with the requirements of PaDOT Publication Form 408, latest edition. No visible moisture shall be present prior to the laying of each course. Road surface temperature shall be 50° F. or greater prior to the laying of a bituminous surface. The air temperature shall be 40° F. or greater with the temperature rising. All bituminous surface courses shall have a total thickness after compaction as indicated in Table 1 or as specified by the Township Engineer or other persons designated by the Township Supervisors. All edges shall be kept straight and sharp, forming a clean-cut line between finished road and shoulder where shoulder construction is used.
[c] 
The binder course shall be installed immediately following the base course installation.
[d] 
Delivery slips. Douglass Township will require delivery slips for all materials used in the construction of streets.
[e] 
Joints. Joints formed by binder or surface course laid adjacent to concrete curbs or other rigid structures shall be sealed with AC-20, twelve-inch width as directed by the Township Engineer.
Table 1 - Minimum Street Construction Standards
Local and Residential Streets
Collector and Arterial Streets
9.5 mm Surface Course
1 1/2 inches
1 1/2 inches
19 mm Dense Graded Binder Course
2 inches
2 inches
25 mm Bituminous Concrete Base Course
3 inches
4 inches
PennDOT No. 2A Coarse Aggregate Subbase
4 inches
4 inches
NOTES:
(1)
All thickness specifications are for compacted materials.
(2)
Optional design cross-sections may be reviewed by the Township Engineer, and approved by the Township, provided the design has a Structural Number equal to or greater than that of the standard specification.
(3)
Permanent cul-de-sac street, marginal access street, service street, and off-street parking construction shall conform to standards for local and residential streets.
(4)
Binder course to be installed immediately following base course installation.
(5)
Roadway cross-section detail set forth on the following page hereto.
B. 
Street excavation.
(1) 
General.
(a) 
It shall be unlawful to drill any hole or make any opening or excavation in any existing street in the Township without first having obtained a permit for such from the Township.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
As the work is performed, the permit holder shall provide and maintain such fences, barriers, "street closed" and warning signs, yellow lights and other danger signals, and watchmen as shall be necessary to prevent accidents to the public, pursuant to and in compliance with the standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as set forth in Title 67, Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 203,[1] as amended or supplemented from time to time.
[1]
Editor's Note: 67 Pa. Code Chapter 203 was reserved 2-4-2006.
(b) 
The amount of trench opened and the amount that is unfilled, if any, at the conclusion of the work day shall at all times be subject to the decision of the Township.
(c) 
Before commencement of the work, the permit holder shall notify the Township Road Superintendent to allow for the supervision and inspection of the backfill and restoration.
(d) 
All openings or excavations of streets, except for drill holes, shall be cut with a power saw and not with an air jackhammer or similar device.
(e) 
Any person or entity opening or excavating any street shall, upon completion of the project and after notification of the Township, immediately and completely backfill such openings or excavations, mechanically tamping the same so as to prevent any settling thereof, shall restore the surface to the specifications of the Township, but, in no event to a condition inferior to what existed at the time that the permit was issued, and shall remove from the site of work all debris, tools and equipment.
(f) 
All backfilling and restoration shall be done in strict conformance with the detailed sketches for backfilling and restoration that are set forth herein.
(g) 
Where test holes have been drilled, the holes shall be filled and sealed with hot tar.
(h) 
Permanent restoration, backfilling of any opening and/or excavations shall be as follows:
[1] 
Before completing the backfilling of any trench, a saw cut shall extend a minimum of 12 inches beyond the trench opening on all sides of the excavation.
[2] 
From bottom of conduit to a level 7.5 inches below the surface of the trench shall be backfilled with 2A stone aggregated, mechanically tamped in six-inch intervals. The material excavated from the trench may not be used for backfilling.
[3] 
Six inches of Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, HMA Base Course, 25 mm mixture, placed in two lifts, extending a minimum of 12 inches on each side of the trench, shall be placed on top of the 2A stone backfill. The developer and contractor shall be responsible for any settlement within one year of the final restoration.
[4] 
One and one-half inches of Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, HMA Wearing Course, 9.5 mm mixture properly compacted and graded to the surface of the street shall be placed on top of the base course and sealed at the saw cut with an approved asphalt sealing material.
[5] 
All lateral street cuts shall be backfilled with 2A stone aggregate.
(i) 
Temporary restoration. During winter construction periods, the trench shall be backfilled as in the second item of the specifications for permanent restoration above except that the 2A stone shall extend to a level two inches below the surface of the trench. The final step shall be temporary application of bituminous stockpile mix to bring the trench to street grade. Inspection shall be made periodically to maintain the trench in condition satisfactory to the Township. On or before May 31 following the date the street cut was first made, the permittee shall permanently restore the cut as in § 230-69B(2)(h)[4] or [5] above.
(j) 
Where major street openings or excavations are done on a newly constructed street or a street repaved within three years prior to the date of issuance of said permit, at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors, the entire street covered by the permit issued at the location for the work, shall be retopped with paving materials as required by the Township.
(3) 
Road trench restoration details. New paved streets detail and existing paved streets detail as set forth in exhibit on the following pages hereto.
C. 
Driveways.
(1) 
General.
(a) 
All residential, commercial and industrial driveways opening onto a highway, street, road or avenue, presently or proposed for the future, shall require the issuance of a driveway permit before construction.
(b) 
Prior to the construction of any residential, commercial or industrial driveway that opens onto a Township highway, street, road or avenue, a driveway sketch and driveway profile plan, prepared in accordance with the sample attached hereto, shall be submitted to Douglass Township.
(c) 
A driveway shall not be located in a manner to endanger roadway traffic. Safe stopping sight distance shall be used as design criteria that shall be based upon the posted speed limit or as normal driving conditions may warrant.
(d) 
The driveway shall be paved for a distance of 50 feet from the edge of the roadway payment.
(e) 
The driveway shall be oriented, where possible, to avoid headlights from impacting on an occupancy of a neighboring property. Screening to mitigate and avoid the impacts by appropriate landscaping shall be established and maintained where the orientation of the driveway cannot avoid such impacts.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
Driveway width:
[1] 
Minimum: 10 feet.
[2] 
Width at road entrance: 15 feet.
(b) 
Driveway slope:
[1] 
Maximum (within 20 feet of pavement edge): 5%.
[2] 
Maximum (beyond 20 feet point): 13%.
[3] 
Minimum: 1%.
(c) 
Drainage swale across driveways.
[1] 
Cross slope shall be 6% from edge of roadway pavement.
[2] 
Swale center line shall be at least six feet from edge of pavement and shall be constructed of concrete or macadam.
(d) 
Drainage pipes under the driveway:
[1] 
Minimum size of pipe shall be 12 inches. Pipes shall be sized to pass the peak runoff rate from the five-year design storm.
[2] 
The pipe shall be placed at least six feet from the edge of pavement.
[3] 
Drainage pipes shall be at least 20 feet in length.
(e) 
Paved driveways shall consist of two inches minimum depth 9.5 mm wearing course on four inches minimum depth 2A crushed stone base.
(f) 
A radius return of six feet minimum shall be used at the driveway intersection with the edge of roadway paving. This standard shall apply only where there is no curb.
(g) 
Where a driveway is placed in relations to curb areas, the curb depression shall be two feet wider than the drive. The curb shall be depressed to 1 1/2 inches from the gutter line.
(h) 
A driveway for other than a single-family residential use shall be designed in accordance with standards for rural streets under this Chapter 230, Subdivision and Land Development, as applicable.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(i) 
At each point where a private driveway intersects a public street or road, clear sight triangles of 10 feet, measured from the point of intersection of the street line and the edge of the driveway, shall be maintained. Within the clear sight triangles vegetation and other visual obstructions shall be limited to a height of not more than two feet above the street grade.
(j) 
Concrete for the driveway aprons shall meet the material, curing and finishing requirements included in the sidewalk and curb sections.
(k) 
A minimum overhead clearance of 12 feet above the driveway surface shall be provided for safe access of emergency service vehicles.
(3) 
Driveway details. As set forth on the Exhibit in the following page.
D. 
Sidewalks and curbs.
(1) 
General.
(a) 
The construction of any new sidewalk or curb or the repair of any existing sidewalk or curb in the Township shall be done in conformance with the specifications, regulations and/or provisions set forth herein unless specifically waived by the Board of Supervisors.
(b) 
Grades. The grade to which every curb, gutter, or sidewalk shall be hereafter laid, constructed or repaired, other than that established in an approved subdivision plan, shall be approved by the Township Engineer. Grade cut sheets for the curb or sidewalk shall be provided to the Township Engineer for review when he so requires the same prior to the installation of the structure.
(c) 
Public safety. It shall be the duty of the owner of the land abutting upon any curbs and/or sidewalks to keep the sidewalk and curb in good repair and condition that there is not any danger to the welfare and safety of the public. The Township shall notify a property owner when a sidewalk or curb needs to be repaired or reconstructed. The property owner shall make the repair or reconstruction within 30 days after written notice is given to the property owner. Nothing herein shall be construed to place the responsibility or liability of determining when sidewalks may become dangerous to the welfare and safety of the public upon the Township. At all times such responsibility and liability shall be solely upon the property owner whose land abuts the curb or sidewalk.
(d) 
Certain trees prohibited. All new street trees shall be planted on the residence side of the sidewalk at a distance of at least two feet outside of the road ultimate right-of-way.
(e) 
Open gutters: rain conductors. No open gutters for rain water or drainage of any kind shall transverse over the top of the sidewalk or curb.
(f) 
Permit. No person or entity, or corporation shall construct or repair any sidewalk, curb or gutters, without first applying for and obtaining a permit for the same use from the Building Inspector of Douglass Township. No permit will be required for new curbing, gutters or sidewalk to be constructed in an approved subdivision that is to be installed by the Developer.
(g) 
ADA compliance. All sidewalks and handicap ramps shall meet all ADA standards including the provision of detectable warnings.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
All sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs, except as may be otherwise provided in this section, shall be constructed of monolithic concrete. The concrete shall meet PaDOT criteria for air entrained Class AA concrete with a compressive strength of 3,500 pounds per square inch (psi) in 28 days. Certification of the concrete mix shall be furnished if required by the Engineer. Belgium block curb may be substituted for concrete curb at locations approved by the Township.
(b) 
The concrete curbs shall have a depth of not less than 18 inches and shall be eight inches thick at the base and seven inches thick at the top. Curbs shall be constructed with an eight inch reveal and shall rest on a compacted bed of AASHTO No. 57 (Pa DOT 2B) crushed stone of a depth of not less than four inches and a width of not less than 12 inches.
(c) 
The Belgium block curbs shall have a combined depth of block and concrete of not less than 18 inches and shall meet the dimensional standards as detailed in this section. Belgium block curbs shall be constructed with an eight inch reveal and shall rest on a compacted bed of AASHTO No. 57 (Pa DOT 2B) crushed stone of a depth of not less than four inches.
(d) 
Sidewalk width and location. The space between the street side of the curb and the street side of the paved edge of the sidewalk shall be four feet seven inches. The paved width for a sidewalk shall be four feet in all new developments or for new street construction. The width of the sidewalk shall be increased to a minimum of eight feet when it is in combination with a bike path. In existing developed sections of the Township and where sidewalks have been constructed prior to June 12, 1995, existing conditions shall be taken into consideration by the Township in applying the width and location regulations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(e) 
Drainage. Finished sidewalks shall have a grade from the inner edge of the sidewalk to the outer edge of the curbs of one quarter of an inch to the foot.
(f) 
Sidewalks shall not be less than four inches in thickness and shall rest on a compacted bed of AASHTO No. 57 (Pa DOT 2B) crushed stone of a depth of not less than four inches.
(g) 
Mortar shall be used only in case of patching honeycombed concrete and then shall be one part cement and two parts of sand or its equal.
(h) 
Sidewalk shall have clean cut joints, a minimum one inch deep, every five linear feet, and expansion joints every 30 linear feet or less and at structures. Curbs shall have clean cut joints, a minimum of two inches deep, every 10 linear feet, and expansion joints every 60 linear feet or less, at structures, and at the end of a days work. Expansion joints shall be one-half inches thick with pre-molded expansion joint filler. Expansion joint material shall also be placed between any curb and driveway apron. All sidewalks shall have a float finish except that any sidewalk on a grade of 10% or greater shall have a broom finish.
(i) 
A driveway over a sidewalk shall be at least six inches thick and shall include six inches by six inches by 10 gauge welded wire fabric. A driveway over a sidewalk shall be constructed with a foundation of a compacted bed of AASHTO No. 57 (Pa DOT 2B) crushed stone of a depth of not less than four inches. Widths shall be a minimum of 10 feet for single driveways and 20 feet for double driveways, except as approved otherwise by the Township.
(j) 
All joints between curb and bituminous pavement shall be sealed with AC-20.
(k) 
The surface of all sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs shall be treated with a non-discoloration sealing compound for the prevention of damage from salt. The sealing compound shall be Seal Tight CS 309-25, as manufactured by W.R. Meadows, or an approved equal, and shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
(l) 
The curbing at fire hydrant locations must be painted yellow for a distance of 15 feet each side of the hydrant. The curbing need not be painted through driveway openings adjacent to hydrants.
(3) 
Ordinance plan for curb, sidewalk, handicap ramp and driveway construction detail. As set forth on Exhibit on following page.
(4) 
Belgian block curb detail. As set forth on Exhibit on following page.
E. 
Bike paths, bike lanes and bicycle routes.
(1) 
General.
(a) 
All subdivisions and land developments shall be required to provide for and establish bike paths, bike lanes and bike routes, unless waived by the Township.
(b) 
The entire design and construction of bike paths shall be in accordance with good engineering practice and shall be subject to the approval of the Township.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
The near edge of the bike path shall not be less than four inches to seven inches from the face of the curb along any street. Where this setback cannot be accomplished, a suitable physical barrier shall be provided.
(b) 
The width of the path shall be eight feet and 12 feet if the path or trail is be used for multipurpose activities and uses. However, the Township, upon good cause shown, may permit variations in the width requirement. The Township may also permit the installation of bicycle paths in a combined structure with, or in lieu of, a sidewalk or walking path.
(c) 
The bicycle path shall, as near as possible, follow the topographic contour lines of the particular area where the path is to be installed.
(d) 
Curb ramps shall be installed for the crossing of intersecting streets. Curb ramps shall have a maximum slope of six to one with the sides having a maximum slope of two to one.
(e) 
The vertical clearance from the bicycle path surface to an overhead obstruction shall be not less than 10 feet.
(f) 
The bicycle path shall be constructed of four inch Pa DOT 2A stone base with two-inch asphalt binder course and a one-inch wearing course.
(g) 
All bike paths shall be constructed in such a manner to insure adequate and proper drainage and to prevent the bike path from being inundated by surface drainage.
(h) 
Unless specified otherwise, all materials and construction procedures shall be in accordance with Pa DOT Publication 408, the latest edition as amended.
(i) 
Proper signage for all bicycle lanes, including stripped roadways as a visual separator and "Share the Road" signs shall be provided and installed as is necessary.
F. 
Storm drainage improvements.
(1) 
Materials.
(a) 
All storm drainage pipe shall be reinforced concrete, rubber gasketed, conforming to AASHTO M170, M198 and M207.
(b) 
Corrugated polyethylene (PE) smooth bore interior only conforming to ASTM D1248, ASTM D2412, AASHTO M252 and 294 may be used only when approved by the Board of Supervisors. All PE pipe shall be placed on a minimum of six inches of AASHTO No. 57 stone and backfilled with same to a foot above the crown of the pipe.
(c) 
Inlet boxes and manholes shall conform to Pa DOT Standard Drawings and Publication 408, latest edition.
(d) 
Inlet frames and grates shall conform to Pa DOT Standard Drawings and Publication 408, latest edition. Bicycle-safe grates shall be installed on all inlets in paved areas. Cast Iron grates shall be installed on all inlets located in lawn or grass areas.
(e) 
Storm manholes covers shall be gray, malleable or ductile iron meeting the criteria in Section 605.2 of PaDOT Publication 408, 24 inches in diameter and shall have the word "STORM" cast in two inches high letters on the top of the cover.
(f) 
All miscellaneous storm drainage appurtenances, such as head walls, endwalls and energy flow dissipaters, shall be in accordance with Pa DOT publication 408, latest edition and the Pa DOT Standard Drawings.
(g) 
Materials for trench backfill shall conform to the following:
[1] 
General. Suitable material, when used as backfill shall be capable of being compacted to at least 95% of maximum density at optimum moisture content.
[2] 
Type 1 material. Excavated material from the trench or materials from other sources which are free from large clods, roots, or stones larger than eight inches may be used from top of bedding material to one foot above crown of pipe in lawn areas where polyethylene (PE) pipe is not used.
[3] 
Select backfill. Select backfill shall be "Selected Granular Material" in accordance with Section 703.3 of the Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition, excepting the use of slag.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
When there is a change in pipe size in an inlet, or manhole the elevation of the top of pipes shall be the same or the smaller pipe higher. A minimum drop of two inches shall be provided at the inlet pipe invert elevation and the outlet pipe invert elevation.
(b) 
At street intersections, inlets shall be placed in the tangent and not in the curved portion of the curbing.
(c) 
Inlets or manholes shall be placed at all changes in vertical or horizontal direction of pipe.
(d) 
The minimum diameter of storm pipe shall be 15 inches.
(e) 
The minimum slope of all storm sewer pipe shall be 0.5%.
(f) 
Bridge.
[1] 
An enclosed water carrying structure of one or more barrels having a combined span of eight feet or greater.
[2] 
All bridge designs shall be in accordance with PaDOT Design Manual, Part IV (latest revisions) and shall be submitted to Douglass Township for approval of materials, structural design, compliance to H-25 loading, flow design capacity and calculated life cycle of proposed structures. All bridges shall have approach guide rail in accordance with PaDOT.
(3) 
Typical trench restoration for storm sewer pipes. As set forth in the exhibit attached hereafter.
G. 
Stormwater detention basin improvements.
(1) 
Materials.
(a) 
Pipe-reinforced concrete, rubber gasketed, shall conform to AASHTO M170, M198 and M207.
(b) 
Poured-in-place outlet structure. Reinforced concrete shall be minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength in accordance with Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition, as amended.
(c) 
Precast outlet structure. Reinforced concrete shall be minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength in accordance with Pa DOT Publication 408 latest edition, as amended. The developer shall submit the design for Township review and approval.
(d) 
Precast reinforced concrete inlet box sections shall be in accordance with AASHTO M259, Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition as amended and Pa DOT standard drawings.
(e) 
Orifice plates shall be stainless steel, type 304, with stainless steel mounting hardware, using 1/4 inch thick up twenty-four inch span and 3/8 inch thick over twenty-four inch spans.
(f) 
Headwalls/end walls shall be constructed with reinforced concrete, having a minimum 4,000 psi. and a comprehensive strength in accordance with Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition as amended.
(g) 
Cutoff (anti-seep collars) shall be constructed with reinforced concrete having a minimum 4,000 psi comprehensive strength.
(h) 
Concrete pipe end sections shall be constructed with reinforced concrete in accordance with Pa DOT Publication 408, latest edition, as amended.
(i) 
Cast iron grates shall be constructed In accordance with Pa DOT Publications 408, latest edition, as amended.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
Basins shall be installed prior to any earthmoving or land disturbances that will be serving by the basins. The phasing of their construction shall be as noted in the erosion control narrative and on the Plan.
(b) 
Whenever a basin is to be located in an area underlined by limestone, a geological evaluation of the proposed location shall be conducted to determine the susceptibility of the property to sinkhole formations. The design of all facilities over limestone formations shall include measures to prevent ground water contamination and, where necessary, sinkhole formation. Soils used for the construction of basins shall have low-erodibility factors ("K" factors).
(c) 
The maximum slope of the earthen detention embankments shall be four horizontal to one vertical (4:1). The top and/or toe of any slope shall be located a minimum of five feet from any property line. Whenever possible, the side slopes and basin shape shall conform to the natural topography.
(d) 
The minimum top width of the detention basin berm shall be 10 feet. A cutoff trench (key-way) of impervious material shall be provided under all embankments that require fill material. The cutoff trench shall be a minimum of eight feet wide, two feet deep and have side slopes of one to one.
(e) 
In order to insure proper drainage on the floor of the basin, a minimum grade of 2% shall be maintained for areas of sheet flow. For channel flow, a minimum grade of 1% shall be maintained. Under certain circumstances, such as continuous seasonal flow, the Township may require a low flow channel be constructed.
(f) 
All detention/retention basin embankments shall be placed in maximum of eight inch lifts, compacted to a minimum of 95% of the maximum dry density, as established by ASTM D-1557, PTM No. 112 or PTM No. 402. Prior to proceeding to the next lift, the compaction shall be checked by the Township Engineer or a soils engineer. The Developer shall obtain the services of a qualified laboratory or technician to conduct compaction tests on the leading and the trailing edge of the berm along with the top of the berm. All tests shall be furnished to the Township for review.
(g) 
Whenever possible, the emergency spillway for detention basins shall be constructed on undisturbed ground. Emergency spillways shall be constructed of reinforced concrete checker blocks or other permanent material approved by the Township Engineer. All emergency spillways shall be constructed so that the detention basin berm is protected against erosion. The minimum capacity of all emergency spillways shall be the peak flow rate from the 100-year design storm after development. The construction material of the emergency spillway shall extend along the upstream and downstream berm embankment slopes. The upstream edge of the emergency spillway shall, as minimum, extend to the toe of the berm embankment. The emergency spillway shall not discharge over earthen fill and/or easily erodible material.
(h) 
The minimum freeboard for flow through the emergency spillway shall be one foot. Freeboard is the difference between the design water elevation in the spillway and the top of berm elevation.
(i) 
Anti-seep collars shall be installed around the pipe barrel within the normal saturation zone of the detention basin berms. The anti-seep collars and their connections to the pipe barrel shall be watertight. The anti-seep collars shall extend a minimum of two feet beyond the outside of the principal pipe barrel. The maximum spacing between collars shall be 14 times the minimum projection of the collar measures perpendicular to the pipe. A minimum of two anti-seep collars shall be installed on each pipe outlet.
(j) 
Underground detention. The developer shall submit a design for Township review and approval.
H. 
Erosion and sediment pollution control.
(1) 
Requirements of regulatory agencies.
(a) 
Erosion and sediment and pollution control plan:
[1] 
The Developer shall conduct soil erosion and sediment pollution control work in accordance with rules, regulations and requirements adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Montgomery County Conservation District.
[2] 
Detail requirements for the control plan are described in an Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual that may be obtained from the Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation, Division of Soil Resources and Erosion Control, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and are to be complied with.
(b) 
Fines and related costs resulting from failure to provide adequate protection against soil erosion and sediment pollution control are the obligation of the developer and the contractor.
(c) 
Erosion and sediment pollution control measures employed will be subject to approval and inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and/or County Conservation District.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
An erosion control facilities shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan.
(b) 
One copy of the approved soil erosion and sediment pollution control plan shall be kept at the project site at all times.
I. 
Geotextiles.
(1) 
Materials.
(a) 
Geotextile materials shall be used for but not limited to the following uses:
[1] 
Class 1: Subsurface drainage.
[2] 
Class 2: Erosion control.
[3] 
Class 3: Sedimentation control.
[4] 
Class 4: Layer separation.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
During any project review phase, construction phase, or inspection phase the Township may require the use of geotextile materials for any of the above noted classes.
(b) 
Geotextile material placement, securing stake spacing and Geotextile physical property requirements shall meet the standards of Pa DOT 408, latest revision as amended, Sections 212 and 735.
(c) 
Erosion control matting and blankets in residential subdivisions and developments shall be secured in place with only biodegradable or wooden stakes. Metal staples and metal pins shall not be used.
J. 
Signs and markings.
(1) 
Traffic control and street signs.
(a) 
Unless specified otherwise, all materials, sign dimensions, lettering and installation shall meet the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 212, Official Traffic-Control Devices.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(b) 
Street signs shall be reflectorized with a white legend on a green background and shall be sized in accordance with current Township standards.
(c) 
Street sign posts shall be U-channel with breakaway mountings meeting PaDOT specifications for material and length.
(d) 
All fittings shall be aluminum and/or stainless steel.
(e) 
Each post shall have two signs, naming each street.
(f) 
Where new streets are constructed, street signs shall be installed immediately after installation of the road binder course or prior to issuance of the first new home occupancy permit, whichever first occurs.
(g) 
No Parking signs should be placed at the beginning and end of the no parking zone and at intervals of approximately 175 feet. The signs should be double sided for the signs to be read in both traffic directions. Where possible, No Parking signs shall be installed at property lines.
(h) 
All signs shall have high intensity reflectorized backing.
(2) 
End of street permanent barricade.
(a) 
Plastic barrier planks and posts shall be pressured treated and shall meet the requirements of PaDOT Publication 408, section 678, latest edition as amended.
(b) 
A barrier structure shall be post and beam type construction, six inches by eight inches posts installed 36 inches below finish grade, by mechanical driving or setting in concrete. Posts maximum 10 feet centers, three two inches by 10 inches cross members fit into framing structure and be self-supporting.
(c) 
A barrier length shall be the full width of the cartway. The barrier height shall be 60 inches, as measured from the adjacent street surface.
(d) 
The barrier shall have Pa DOT Class I or Class II reflective sheeting applied to an aluminum blank and fastened to plastic planks on the barrier facing the direction of approaching traffic.
(3) 
End of lane markers.
(a) 
Right clearance markers, Pa DOT W16-2-2R, and painted line striping shall be installed at all widened sections of roadways where the widened portion of the lane ends.
(b) 
The markers shall be 18 inches by 36 inches with reflectorized white and red stripes. The bottom of the markers shall be at least 18 inches above the pavement and shall be mounted on steel channel post with breakaway mount. Line striping shall be as shown on the standard layout or as approved by the Township. See exhibit attached hereto.
(4) 
Stop bars, center line and shoulder markings.
(a) 
At all streets or widened sections of road where curb is not required, but paved shoulders are to be constructed, the cartway shall be delineated from the shoulder by the painting of a four-inch-wide white line.
(b) 
Unless approved otherwise, twelve-inch wide stop bars shall be painted from the curb to the road center line at each stop sign installed in any subdivision or land development.
(c) 
Unless approved otherwise, the developer shall be responsible for the installation of a solid double yellow line on any collector street running through or adjacent to its development.
(5) 
Plastic panel barricade detail. See exhibit attached hereto
K. 
Streetlights.
(1) 
General.
(a) 
The developer shall have streetlights installed in accordance with the methods for streetlight installation as approved by the Township.
(b) 
The location of streetlights shall be in accordance with the approved subdivision or land development plan.
(c) 
All streetlights shall be served by underground conduit.
(d) 
Provisions shall be made for energizing streetlights after 50% or more of the dwellings or nonresidential floor area in a given subdivision or land development or section of a subdivision or land development has been occupied.
(e) 
The developer shall be responsible for all charges or rates for the streetlights until such time that the streets are accepted as public streets by the Township.
(2) 
Materials.
(a) 
All materials shall conform to the requirements established by Met-Ed. The Township may not accept dedication of any streetlight system that does not meet Met-Ed standards.
(b) 
All streetlights along new residential streets shall have colonial type, 100 watt, and high pressure sodium, post top mount fixtures, of a style herein specified.
(3) 
Installation.
(a) 
Unless specified otherwise the streetlights shall be installed by Met-Ed. The Developer shall be responsible for all material and labor costs associated with the streetlight installation including all applicable taxes.
(b) 
The developer shall be responsible for the digging and backfilling of the wire trenches and for the complete restoration of disturbed areas. The Developer shall also be responsible for the construction of the concrete anchor base for streetlight posts, if required.
(c) 
The developer shall coordinate the timing of the streetlight installation with Met-Ed.
(4) 
Approved standard (cooper utility lighting) per detail attached hereto.
(5) 
Approved optional (cooper utility lighting) traditionaire.
(6) 
Approved optional (king luminaire company) per exhibit per exhibit attached hereto.
(7) 
Smooth black fiberglass pole - 16 feet post top - per exhibit attached hereto.
(8) 
Decorative fiberglass lamp post with anchor base - approved optional - per exhibit attached hereto.
L. 
Mailboxes.
(1) 
Materials.
(a) 
All materials shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
(2) 
Execution.
(a) 
All mailbox locations shall be subject to approval by the Post Office and the Township. Residents should contact the Township and the post office serving their area prior to the installation of any new mailbox.
(b) 
Unless directed otherwise by the Post Office, mailboxes shall be installed as follows:
[1] 
The bottom of the box shall be 42 inches to 45 inches above the road or shoulder elevation adjacent to the box.
[2] 
The front face of the box shall be two inches to three inches behind the face of curb or behind the edge of shoulder. No portion of the mailbox or supporting post should overhang the road or shoulder.
[3] 
If possible, the mailbox should be located to the left of the driveway when facing the house from the road.