Physical improvements to the property being subdivided shall be provided, constructed, and installed as shown on the Record Plan, in accordance with the requirements of these regulations, or other Municipal ordinances or regulations.
A. 
As a condition to approval of a Final Plan by the Municipal Planning Commission or Municipal Officials, the subdivider shall agree with the Municipality as to the installation of all improvements shown on the Plan and required by these or other Municipal ordinances or regulations.
B. 
All improvements installed by the subdivider shall be constructed in accordance with the design specifications of the Municipality. Where there are no applicable Municipal Design Specifications, improvements shall be constructed in accordance with specifications furnished by the Municipal Engineer, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, or such other State agency as applicable. If there are no applicable Municipal or State regulations, the Municipality may authorize that specifications be prepared by the Municipal Engineer or an Engineering Consultant.
C. 
Supervision of the installation of the required improvements shall in all cases be the responsibility of the Municipal Engineer, water and/or sewer authority, or of the appropriate state regulatory agency.
The following improvements shall be installed by the subdivider or a guarantee suitable to the Municipality shall be provided by the subdivider which shall ensure the provision of the improvements at the standards set forth in these regulations.
A. 
Street grading: All streets shall be graded at full right-of-way width.
B. 
Cartway paving: All streets intended to be dedicated to public use shall be paved to full cartway width (as shown on the Final Plan) in accordance with Municipal Specifications.
C. 
Curbs: Curbs are to be installed when deemed necessary by the Municipal Engineer based on the need to control stormwater runoff and/or on-street parking and approved by the Municipality.
D. 
Sewers:
(1) 
Storm sewers: Storm sewers and related facilities shall be installed consistent with the design principles and requirements contained in Article V of these regulations.
(2) 
Sanitary sewage disposal system(s):
(a) 
Sanitary sewage disposal systems shall be provided consistent with the design standards and requirements contained in Article V of these regulations.
(b) 
Whenever a subdivider proposes that individual on-lot sewage disposal systems shall be utilized within the subdivision, the subdivider shall either install such facilities or shall require (by deed restriction or otherwise), as a condition of the sale of each lot or parcel within the subdivision, that such facilities shall be installed by the purchaser of such lot or parcel at the time that a principal building is constructed and in accordance with these regulations.
(c) 
In all other cases, the subdivider shall provide a complete community or public sanitary sewage disposal system. The design and installation of such public system shall be subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and such system shall be further subject to satisfactory provision for the maintenance thereof.
E. 
Water supply:
(1) 
Water supply system(s) shall be installed consistent with design principles and requirements contained in Article V of these regulations.
(2) 
Where the subdivider proposes that individual on-site water supply system shall be utilized within the subdivision, the subdivider shall either install such facilities or shall require (by deed restriction or otherwise), as a condition of the sale of each lot or parcel within the subdivision, that the facilities shall be installed by the purchaser of such lot or parcel at the time that a principal building is constructed and in accordance with these regulations.
(3) 
Wherever economically feasible, the subdivision shall be provided with a complete public or community water distribution system.
F. 
Fire hydrants: Wherever a public or community water supply system is provided, fire hydrants shall be installed as required by the local water supplier of all existing and proposed structures, measured by way of accessible streets.
G. 
Monuments and markers: Permanent reference monuments of pre-cast concrete or poured on-site concrete shall be installed by a professional land surveyor, as that term is defined by Act No. 367 of 1945, as amended. Pre-cast monuments shall be at least six inches square at the top and bottom and at least 30 inches in depth, with a steel dowel. Poured on-site monuments shall be at least six inches in diameter and at least 30 inches in depth with a steel dowel. Monuments shall be set at all corners and angle points of the boundaries of the original tract to be subdivided prior to approval of the Plan. Markers shall be installed at all lot corners and shall consist of iron or steel bars at least 24 inches long, and not less than 1/2 inch in diameter.
H. 
Street signs: Street name signs shall be installed at all street intersections. The design and placement of such signs shall be subject to approval by the Municipality.
I. 
Street lights:
In accordance with the conditions to be agreed upon by the subdivider, the Municipality, and the appropriate public utility, street lights are required to be installed in all subdivisions. However, whether or not street lights are initially installed, the developer shall be responsible for providing utility easements for future street lighting installation upon consultation with the public service utility company involved.
J. 
Recreational facilities: As a condition precedent to final plan approval, the subdivider, upon agreement with the Municipality, shall construct recreational facilities, pay fees in lieu thereof, or reserve private land, or a combination thereof, for park or recreational purposes only if the Municipality has a formally adopted recreation plan. The standards for determining the proportion of a development to be dedicated and/or the amount of any fee to be paid in lieu thereof shall be indicated in § 164-30 of this chapter, if applicable.
The following improvements, intended to enhance the sales value and public safety of the subdivision as well as to benefit the Municipality are recommended:
A. 
Shade trees: Every effort shall be made by the subdivider to preserve existing shade trees and, in addition, deciduous hardwood trees with a minimum caliber of 1 1/2" shall be provided in accordance with conditions to be agreed upon by the Municipality. Where provided, such trees shall be planted between the sidewalk and the building reserve (setback) line at least 5' from the sidewalk or between the curb and the sidewalk provided the planting strip is a minimum of 6' wide. If no curb or sidewalk is provided, trees shall set back a minimum of 10' from the street ROW.
B. 
Sidewalks:
(1) 
When required by the Municipality, sidewalks with a minimum width of 5' shall be installed on both sides of all streets except that no sidewalks shall be required along service streets.
(2) 
All sidewalks, curbs, and gutters shall be installed in accordance with these regulations and with curb, gutter, or sidewalk ordinances of the Municipality.