A.
Roads shall be graded to grades and cross sections as established
on and presented with the preliminary and final plans and road profiles
and as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
B.
Roads shall be graded to the full width of the road right-of-way
and slopes of a minimum of two feet to one foot shall be constructed
commencing at the road right-of-way and extending on to the lots of
properties adjoining the road right-of-way, this applies to both cut
and fill sections.
C.
Subgrade of road shall be brought to the proper grade and contour,
and shall be rolled with a ten-ton roller, and all soft spots removed.
These soft spots shall be recompacted with a suitable firm material
approved by the Board of Supervisors before the placing of any base
material.
A.
In areas where springs, poor soil drainage conditions, wet weather
springs or where conditions exist that underground drainage is necessary
to property protect the proposed road pavement, there shall be constructed
pipe underdrain, stone underdrain or subgrade drains according to
current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications,
Form 408, as amended, subject to approval of drawings and design by
the Board of Supervisors.
B.
If, during construction, unknown poor drainage conditions are encountered
by the owner, he shall notify the Township Engineer and correct such
conditions encountered at the direction of the Board of Supervisors
to its complete satisfaction.
A.
The base course shall be constructed to the lines, grades and cross
sections as approved with all materials used and all construction
requirements performed in conformity with the Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation, Form 408 and be one of the following approved types
of base course:
(1)
A crushed aggregate base course with a compacted thickness of
not less than eight inches in depth, all in accordance with Section
310 of Form 408.
(2)
A bituminous concrete base course with a compacted thickness
of not less than five inches in depth, all in accordance with Section
305 of Form 408.
The pavement wearing course shall be constructed to the lines,
grades and cross sections as approved with all materials used and
all construction requirements performed in conformity with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation Form 408 and be one of the following
types:
A.
A bituminous surface course (ID-2) with a compacted thickness of
not less than 2 1/2 inches in depth, all in accordance with Section
420 of Form 408. The binder course shall be constructed on the crushed
aggregate base course and shall be 1 1/2 inches in depth and
the wearing course shall be one inch in depth.
B.
A bituminous wearing course (ID-2) with a compacted thickness of
not less than one inch in depth, all in accordance with Section 420
of Form 408, shall be constructed on the bituminous concrete base
course.
A.
Installation of sanitary sewers including house lines, laterals,
trunk lines, manholes, and other appurtenances shall comply with the
rules and regulations of the Board of Supervisors and the appropriate
sewer authority, and subject to inspection by the same.
B.
In areas where a municipal sewer is not available (over 1,500 feet
from the nearest point of the subdivision), is not planned, is not
topographically feasible, or where an easement cannot be obtained
through adjoining property, individual septic tanks or project sewage
systems may be permitted, subject to approval of drawings and design
by the Board of Supervisors and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
C.
In areas where a municipal sewer is available, all properties within
the subdivision shall be connected thereto.
Installation of sanitary sewage treatment plants and other appurtenances
shall be subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection and the Board of Supervisors.
A.
Storm sewers shall be located in the right-of-way or in a drainage
easement.
B.
In the design of storm drain installations, special consideration
shall be given to avoidance of problems which may arise from concentration
of stormwater runoff over adjacent properties.
C.
Bridges and culverts shall be designed to support the expected loads,
to carry expected flows, and be constructed the full width of the
right-of-way, where deemed necessary by the Board of Supervisors.
A.
If public water supply is available or definitely planned for the
area, then provisions shall be made for its immediate and eventual
use.
B.
Community wells or project wells for water supply shall be approved
by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the
Board of Supervisors.
C.
Fire hydrants shall be installed as per the Township specifications
for locations.
Monuments shall be placed at all block corners. Same shall be
of such size, length and material as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
In wooded areas or where other natural conditions exist, in
such a manner that their presence adds to the desirability of a subdivision,
the Board of Supervisors shall require that the subdivider preserve
as much of the original trees and natural conditions as is economically
feasible and require that a minimum of grading be done other than
the grading and excavating which is required in the construction of
the improvements in accordance with the improvement standards included
herein and approved by the Board of Supervisors. In addition, the
subdivider shall adhere to the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection, Chapter 102, Erosion Control.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102.
All development and earthmoving activities required by applicable
law under Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Chapter
102, Erosion Control Rules and Regulations shall be complied with.
A.
The Township shall notify the Department of Environmental Protection
immediately upon receipt of an application for a building permit involving
an earthmoving activity which affects five or more acres of land.
B.
The Township will not issue a building permit to those developments
where it has been determined that the earthmoving activities require
a permit (or verification that no permit is required) from the Department
of Environmental Protection, pursuant to Section 102.41 and 102.42,
relating to permit requirements, of Chapter 102, Erosion Control Rules
and Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 25 Pa. Code §§ 102.41 and
102.42.
