[Adopted 2-5-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997 (Ch. A60 of the 1972 Code)]
A. 
It is the purpose of these specifications to establish minimum acceptable standards for streets and street construction within the Town of New Windsor to conform to legal requirements in the State of New York, which requirements and standards must be met and paid for by the offeror proposing that the Town take over such street as a Town street, or any person, developer or utility company proposing to perform work within the Town right-of-way. Herein, wherever reference is made to the term "offeror," the same shall be understood to mean the person, persons, developer, firm or other entity proposing that the Town take over such street as a Town street. Also herein wherever the term "road" may be used, the same shall be understood to be equivalent to the term "street." These specifications include but may not limited to width, design, drainage, construction of base and pavement, curbs, sidewalks and monuments.
B. 
Dedication of a street or easement will not be accepted until the offeror's professional engineer and/or licensed land surveyor shall have certified to the Town, in writing, that the construction of the street has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and that the area has been cleared of all debris and all construction has been completed in a workmanlike manner, and the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer shall have reviewed the completed work and recommended acceptance of such dedication, and the Town Attorney shall have received and approved the offer of dedication, title insurance policy, maintenance bond or letter of credit, easement document, deed, sewer capacity allocation, or drainage district, as applicable. When new street rights-of-way are offered to the Town for dedication, four copies of the final as-built plan and deed description of the right-of-way shall be submitted to the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer and for approval.
C. 
These specifications are also intended to establish a standard for work to be performed upon existing Town streets, easements and rights-of-way. Such work shall also be certified as to acceptable completion, as applicable.
D. 
In his written certification, as required above, the offeror’s professional engineer or qualified licensed land surveyor shall state clearly that he or his authorized representative has inspected all phases of the construction and that all work has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and these specifications.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Whenever a new street or an improvement is proposed to or within an existing street, a plan of the proposed improvement shall be prepared by a qualified licensed professional engineer or land surveyor licensed by the State of New York. The plan shall clearly define the limits of the proposed right-of-way by metes and bounds and shall include the location, widths, profiles and grades of the proposed roadway, storm drainage, including culverts and other drainage structures, and the locations of all easements and utilities. The plans shall also indicate owner of property and name of developer if other than owner. One copy each of the plans shall be submitted to the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer at the time of application to make such road a Town road, and to the Orange County Department of Public Works or New York State Department of Transportation, whichever may apply, when said proposed street drains toward, intersects or may otherwise affect a state or county highway. As applicable, the plans shall be submitted to the Town Planning Board for review and approval under the applicable subdivision regulations of the Town. Such roadway must not be subject to any right or easement in others which will in any way interfere with its use as a road at all times. Such roadway must be granted to the Town by full covenant and warranty deed containing the correct metes and bounds description as shown on the approved map, which deed must be in such form as may be required to entitle the same to be recorded in the office of the County Clerk of Orange County, and the filing fees must be paid by the applicant.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Permanent and temporary easements must be furnished in said deed granting to the Town the right to maintain all outlets for surface water or natural stream drainage which will run from such roadway over private property to a point where a natural watercourse exists and to which such outlets and easement will carry such water. A minimum of 20 feet width of easement shall be required for the maintenance of said easements of stormwater, water or sewer improvements.
The provisions of this article supersede all prior regulations, specifications and ordinances covered by the subject matter of this article.
When water and sewer lines are installed in any road or street to be dedicated to the Town, if and when these roads or streets become a part of a water and sewer district, said lines shall be dedicated free of charge to the Town. If the developer owns and operates such water and sewer lines, a performance bond, in an amount determined by the Town, will be required to protect the Town for road openings and easements.
A. 
The proposed roadway must be constructed to conform to the minimum requirements and standards set forth below. The minimum width to be cleared shall include all trees, rock formations, buildings, walls and any such things that would endanger those using such roadway. The removal of such obstructions shall be borne by the person or firm proposing such road.
B. 
Sequence of construction. Roadway construction within the Town of New Windsor shall be performed in such a manner that appropriate sequences of construction are utilized, which are intended to result in necessary inspections by Town representatives. The general sequence of construction as noted hereinbelow shall be utilized, although it shall be the developer's and contractor's responsibility to schedule additional inspections and employ proper means, methods and techniques which will guarantee the quality and durability of the finished product, and shall comply with the other provisions of this specification.[1]
(1) 
Prior to the construction of either curbs, sidewalks or the subbase of the road, all utility lines, services and facilities, to the extent that they will be in the right-of-way, shall be constructed in their entirety.
(2) 
Installation of utilities must be observed. Before backfilled, as-built ties should be made of all subsurface improvements. Such ties shall be by a licensed land surveyor under the employ of the developer/contractor, who shall be such professional who will prepare as-builts of the improvements. Subsequently, all utilities shall be tested under the supervision of the design professional. Representatives of the Town must observe all testing, and as-builts provided as soon as practical
(3) 
Subsequent to completion of all utilities and the road grading (and prior to installation of the subbase "item" course), proof-rolling of the roadway must be performed in the presence of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. At the time of proof-rolling, measurements should be made of the subgrade to verify proper depth relative to the curb for proper pavement/subbase structure. The Town representatives should be contacted to observe such measurements
(4) 
After acceptance of the proof-rolling, no subsequent excavations shall be made within the right-of-way area, without the express prior approval of the Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Following acceptance of the proof-rolling, the subbase may be installed and graded. Following same, measurements should be made to verify proper placement. The Town representatives should be contacted to observe such measurements
(5) 
Verify proper elevation prior to paving. Adequate curb reveal must exist to result in proper pavement thickness (after rolling) with the standard six-inch curb reveal. The crown of the roadway will also be checked. Grade and slope should be verified for positive drainage and compliance with design plans. Developers/contractors are strongly advised to check the finish grading themselves prior to calling for an inspection by the Town.
(6) 
At this time, and also prior to any request for a reduction in the performance security for the public improvements, the developer/contractor should submit draft as-builts from a licensed land surveyor (final as-builts are to be submitted prior to dedication). All subsurface utilities must be located on a plan depicting the right-of-way, curbs, and surface (visible) improvements, with a minimum of two ties (to fixed improvements) to all subsurface elements (valves, services, tees, bends, etc.). Size, type and depth of all piping should be identified. Also, any final test results or certifications necessary from the design engineer should be on file with the Town at this time.
(7) 
After all of the above is completed, paving can be scheduled. Representatives of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer must witness all paving. Following paving, measurements will be made to verify uniform and acceptable curb reveal and crown on the roadway.
(8) 
This sequence and information are a general outline of requirements necessary for roadway construction within the Town. Additional details and requirements of construction are noted under these street specifications, and additional site-specific and project-specific requirements may apply as may be determined at the discretion of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
All materials used as part of the street shall be subject to the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Prior to the delivery of any materials or any construction work, the offeror shall submit to the Town Engineer data, test results, manufacturer's literature and samples for all materials proposed to be used. No material shall be delivered or placed until the proposed materials have been accepted.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Plans submitted shall not be altered or amended after having been approved by the Town Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer and Town Planning Board (where applicable) unless amended plans are resubmitted and approved. However, the developer, at his own expense, shall provide additional storm drainage facilities, underdrains, utilities, stabilization elements or other miscellaneous improvements, as may be ordered by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer, if during the course of construction, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent, the Town Engineer and/or the County Department of Public Works, such additional structures or facilities are necessary to prevent any need for future installations of utilities, culverts or improvements within the roadway to assure the durability of roadway structure, future maintenance of right-of-way or welfare and safety of the public, except that the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent may vary the requirements of such an order where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out to the letter of such order, unless such variance conflicts with the provisions of a Town or county official drainage map, in which event the official map shall prevail. If these specifications are amended prior to start of construction, the developer will be required to comply with updated requirements, unless waived by the Town Board.
A. 
Performance guarantees. Prior to the start of construction of any street, or prior to stamp of approval in the case of applications before the Planning Board, the developer shall deposit with the Town Clerk a performance bond of acceptable surety or shall deposit with the chief fiscal officer of the Town acceptable negotiable government bonds, cash or certified check drawn upon a national or state bank, payable at sight to the Town Board. The amount of the bond shall be equal to 100% of the cost of all improvements as estimated in conformance with guidelines established by the Town Engineer and approved by the Town Board. The amount shall be determined by applying to the quantities or dimensions shown on the approved plans the rates per unit as established by the Town Engineer based on prevailing municipal construction costs at the time of approval. Release or reduction in performance guarantees or bonds shall be permitted when approved by the Town Board.[1]
(1) 
Within two years from the approval of the proposed subdivision by the Planning Board the developer will complete all construction within the right-of-way, including roadway, shoulders, curbs, if any, gutters, storm drainage, etc., and all utilities, including hydrants and house connections for each lot in accordance with the approved plans and these specifications; and the developer shall adequately document that all claims for labor and materials in connection with said construction shall have been paid in full prior to offering said road for dedication to the Town. If said construction is not completed to the satisfaction of the Town within this period, the developer shall, subject to the approval of the Town Board, maintain the performance bond in full effect until the work is completed. Should the developer fail to obtain such approval and/or allow the performance bond to lapse, the approval to construct the improvements and the Planning Board approval shall be considered void until such time that a new performance guarantee acceptable to the Town has been established.
(2) 
Upon certification by the developer's professional engineer or qualified licensed land surveyor and acceptance by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer that the construction of the street has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, the developer will offer to the Town Board for dedication the completed street and all other related improvements for public use free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. This guarantee of dedication shall apply to the owner of the property as well as the developer, where the two are not synonymous.
(3) 
At the time the performance bond is deposited with the Town, or in any case prior to commencement of work, the developer shall make payment to the Town for all inspection fees associated with the work in accordance with the Standard Schedule of Fees and the Subdivision Regulations.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 137, Fees, and Ch. 257, Subdivision of Land.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Maintenance bonds.
(1) 
Prior to acceptance by the Town of the dedication of the street as guaranteed under Subsection A, Performance guarantees, above, the developer shall deposit with the Town Clerk a maintenance bond of acceptable surety or shall deposit with the chief fiscal officer of the Town acceptable negotiable government bonds, cash or certified check drawn upon a national or state bank, payable at sight to the Town Board, guaranteeing that, for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the dedication of the street and other improvements by the Town, the developer will maintain the street and other public utilities and improvements to the standard of construction set by these specifications, normal wear and tear excepted. This shall be interpreted to mean that the developer will, at his own expense, repair and make good any defects or damage which may develop during this maintenance period as a result of faulty construction within the right-of-way or as a result of other construction by the developer outside the right-of-way. During the maintenance period, the Town shall be responsible for snow and ice control, street cleaning, cleaning of culverts and catch basins and other work of similar routine nature, provided that such work has in no way been caused by the developer's operations.
(2) 
The amount of the maintenance bond shall be at least equal to 10% of the original amount of the performance bond. Subsequent to the dedication of the street and after receipt of the maintenance bond, the Town Board shall release the performance bond.
C. 
Inspection fees. Upon the completion of the design for the Town street and determination of the amount of the performance security as set forth, the offeror shall pay to the Town an inspection fee in an amount established by the Town Board. Street construction shall not commence until the inspection fee has been paid. The inspection fee must be paid whether or not the offeror elects to construct the road without the posting of performance security; in that event, the inspection fee shall be placed based on the full amount of the public improvements estimate, as would have been had the offeror availed itself of the option of posting performance security.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
For streets in subdivisions, the Town Highway Superintendent and the Planning Board Engineer shall, pursuant to a recommendation the Town Planning Board, determine and designate into which of the four following classifications each proposed street falls on the basis of one or more of the criteria hereinafter set forth. For all other streets, the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer shall make this determination.
A. 
Major street: a street which serves or is designed to be used primarily as a route for traffic between communities, large areas or large commercial areas.
B. 
Suburban street:
(1) 
The proposed street will serve as access to abutting properties and is designed to carry traffic from adjoining local streets to the system of major streets.
(2) 
The proposed street may be a dead-end street, a loop (through street) or a street connecting two existing Town, county or state highways.
(3) 
The proposed street may be used for residential, commercial or industrial purposes.
C. 
Rural street. a street intended to serve primarily as access to abutting residential properties.
D. 
Private road: a road privately owned and maintained as an accessway from more than one residential lot or driveway, up to four residential lots or driveways, to a public road or street. Up to two additional lots or driveways may use the private road, if a private agreement so allows, provided that those two additional lots have the minimum required frontage on a public road.
(1) 
For purposes of determining use of a private road under this article, no distinction shall be made between developed or nondeveloped residential lots; lots in either condition shall be counted as a user of the private road.
(2) 
Figures 1 through 7[2] show the cross sections of each of the classifications for Town (nonprivate) streets, including the alternate for rural streets. These give the required design, dimensions and construction details which are applicable to each classification. The general and more detailed specifications for design and construction which are applicable to both classifications of streets follow. The developer shall design and construct streets which shall conform to both the general and specific specifications.
[2]
Editor's Note: Figures 1 through 7 are included at the end of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Unless waived by the Town, the length of permanent dead-end streets or culs-de-sac for new streets or streets to be extended shall not exceed six times the minimum lot width required in the Zoning Code for the applicable zoning district.
B. 
Permanent and temporary dead-end streets shall be provided, at the terminal end, with a cul-de-sac with a minimum right-of-way diameter of 120 feet and a minimum pavement diameter of 100 feet. The Planning Board, upon the advice of the Highway Superintendent, may approve an equally safe and convenient alternate form of turnaround.
C. 
Cul-de-sac and turnaround grades shall not exceed 5%.
D. 
Turnarounds for temporary dead-end streets shall be indicated on plats with a notation that temporary right-of-way land outside the future proposed through street right-of-way shall revert to abutting property ownership when the street is extended
E. 
The Town may require the reservation of easements to provide for the continuation of pedestrian traffic, utilities, drainage and for snow storage.
F. 
Performance bonds for temporary dead-end streets or culs-de-sac shall include improvements of the street from the temporary turnaround to the limit of the proposed extension, as well as the cost for removal of the temporary improvements.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
General requirements.
(1) 
Private roads shall only be utilized or proposed for approval to serve lots for single-family use.
(2) 
No subdivision may contain more than one private road.
(3) 
In order to create in excess of four lots on an existing private road (six if two additional lots have required frontage), said private road shall have first been improved to the current applicable street specifications, dedicated to and accepted by the Town of New Windsor or other governmental authority, in which case it shall cease to be a private road.
(4) 
The Town Planning Board shall not approve the use of a private road in any subdivision if it is determined that the use of said private road is not consistent with the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the proposed users of the road and the people of the Town of New Windsor in general.
(5) 
To the extent practicable, the owner of any lot having access only to an approved private road shall be the owner of the portion of the private road adjacent to his lot to the center line of said private road unless such other ownership provisions have been shown on the filed subdivision plat, as approved by the Planning Board.
(6) 
In all cases, dimensions used in determining compliance with the Zone Bulk Regulations[1] (setbacks, frontage, etc.) shall be measured from or along the right-of-way lines indicated for the private road.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zone/Bulk Regulations are located at the end of Ch. 300, Zoning.
(7) 
Responsibility for maintenance.
(a) 
Where a subdivision plat containing a private road is approved and filed with the Orange County Clerk, such subdivision plat shall contain a note clearly stating that the subdivision contains a private road which the Town of New Windsor has no responsibility to maintain, provide services for nor make any improvements to; all such costs shall be borne by the property owners using said road in accordance with the terms of a maintenance declaration or agreement, as referenced hereinbelow.
(b) 
All private roads will have provisions for the maintenance of the private road, drainage facilities and other improvements incorporated in a maintenance declaration or agreement which shall be recorded in the Orange County Clerk's office at the time of the filing of the subdivision plat and prior to the transfer of any subdivision lot (with a copy of the recorded document submitted to the Town Clerk for file).
(c) 
A private road may not be offered for dedication to the Town unless the owners of the private road shall first have caused it to meet or exceed the specifications set forth in this article for a public street for acceptance by the Town of New Windsor.
(8) 
The Planning Board shall require, as a condition of approval, that a performance guarantee or maintenance bond, or both, be posted with the Town of New Windsor in a manner set forth in the Town of New Windsor Subdivision Regulations for subdivisions to guarantee the installation and the upkeep of the private road and associated improvements.
B. 
Construction specifications and additional requirements.
(1) 
If the Planning Board shall authorize the construction of a private road in accordance with the standards set forth in this article, said private road shall conform to the minimum standards set forth below:
(a) 
No private road shall be longer than 800 feet.
(b) 
The private road will have the subbase prepared and compacted to maximum density (minimum 95%). Where grade alteration is required, the same shall be by use of run-of-bank or other non-frost-susceptible foundation material, compacted to maximum density (minimum 95%). Material shall be certified by the design engineer as suitable for the purposes indicated.
(c) 
Said private road will have a base course which shall consist of a minimum of eight inches of course crushed shale or graded gravel base, with a four-inch choker course of shale tailings or fine dust-free material placed on top of said base course shale, all of which will be compacted to maximum density (minimum 95%). A final surface treatment finish of double application oil emulsion and stone shall be applied to result in a dust-free surface. Each oil application shall be 0.5 gallon per square yard, and stone utilized shall be 3/8 inch.
(d) 
A private road shall not be less than 18 feet in width (finished surface) and shall have, in addition, shoulders three feet in width on both sides of the road, which shoulders shall be compacted roadway base and top material (full depth) and shall also have a three-foot roadway drainage swale adjacent to each shoulder. Swale shall be grass lined or stone lined, as deemed appropriate for the site condition. The portion of the roadway within the Town road right-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the Town street specifications for rural roads.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(e) 
The right-of-way reserved for all private roads shall not be less than 50 feet in width; rights-of-way for culs-de-sac shall not be less than 120 feet in diameter.
(f) 
If any private road shall end in a cul-de-sac, said cul-de-sac shall have a finished surface being not less than 100 feet in roadway diameter. Alternate layouts will be considered, subject to Planning Board approval, when site conditions make construction of the full size cul-de-sac impractical.
(g) 
No portion of any private road shall have a grade exceeding 12%.
(h) 
All side slopes adjacent to or part of any private road shall not be steeper than a slope of two to one. A "two to one slope" is defined as a drop of one unit of distance vertically for every two units of distance horizontally.
(i) 
If a private road is constructed over a place where water runs regularly or seasonally underneath said road or will be caused to do so as part of the proposed subdivision, bituminous-coated corrugated metal pipe (CMP) or smooth-lined polyethylene pipe culvert shall be installed underneath the road to permit the passage of water under said road. The size of said pipe shall be calculated by the applicant's engineer and shall be as acceptable to the Planning Board Engineer.
(j) 
All private roads will be required to have a street name, which shall not duplicate the name of an existing street or be so similar to the name of an existing street as to be easily confused with it. Such name shall be posted by street sign in equal construction and character as those signs currently installed by the Town for public roadways and shall also include a separate and similar sign with identification as a private road.
(2) 
An index shall be kept by the Town Clerk of all subdivisions approved by the Planning Board which contain private roads. Said subdivisions shall be indexed by name, tax map designation(s) and date of approval.
A. 
Sight distance.
(1) 
In all cases, design of intersections shall always maximize sight distance. Design shall, at minimum maintain minimum sight distances as noted below, but shall wherever practicable comply with the minimum recommended safe sight distances as referenced in the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Guidelines for Driveway Design and Location (latest revision), and as referenced in the New York State Department of Transportation Policies and Standards. When such minimum recommended safe sight distances cannot be obtained due to specific site conditions, the offeror's professional engineer shall submit sufficient documentation to show the maximum available and the specific reasons why the recommended values cannot be obtained. For roads proposed in subdivisions, such information shall also be submitted to the Planning Board, and the road location shall be subject to its approval.
(2) 
"Sight distance" shall be defined as the distance where an object remains visible to an observer, said observer (driver) waiting to enter from an intersecting road or driveway at a point 12 feet in advance of the nearest travel lane, which measurement shall be taken from a level of 44 inches above the road/driveway pavement, observing a vehicle at a point 24 inches above the pavement at the point being observed. A similar method shall be utilized in the determination of stopping sight distance and turning right distance.
(3) 
The Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer reserve the right to witness measurement of the sight distance conditions, with such measurements to be made by a licensed land surveyor, at the expense of the offeror/developer.
(4) 
Minimum sight distance to be maintained:
Speed Limit
(mph)
Minimum Sight Distance
(feet)
35 or less
250
40
325
45
400
50
475
55
550
(5) 
Where deemed appropriate by the Town, sight distance easements and maintenance covenants may be required to ensure that sight distance is not obstructed.
B. 
Encroachments.
(1) 
Encroachments into Town right-of-way. It shall be considered unlawful for any person, persons, developer, firm or other entity to construct or cause to have constructed or place or otherwise create encroachments which are located within the Town right-of-way unless the specific item has been submitted to the Town and approved in accordance with this specification or other applicable laws.
(2) 
Should any signs, landscaping elements, shrubs or other plants, improperly placed mailbox or any other obstruction or encroachment so exist and be deemed a hazard or otherwise an unsafe or unacceptable condition by the Town Highway Superintendent, the person, persons, developer, firm or other entity responsible for such item shall cause the encroachment to be immediately removed. Should this fail to occur within a tine deemed reasonable by the Superintendent, the Town reserves the right to correct the encroachment, with the cost for the same to be borne by the responsible party.
C. 
Mail and delivery boxes.
(1) 
No mailbox of newspaper delivery box, hereafter referred to as "mailbox," will be allowed to exist within a Town right-of-way if it interferes with the safety of the traveling public or the function, maintenance or operation of the roadway or pedestrian system. A mailbox installation that does not conform to the provisions of this regulation will be considered an unauthorized encroachment.
(2) 
The location and construction of mailboxes shall conform to the rules and regulations of the United States Postal Service, as well as to standards established by this specification.
(3) 
No mailbox will be permitted where access is obtained from the lanes of a major road or where access is otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
(4) 
In general, mailboxes shall be located on the right-hand side of the roadway in the direction of the delivery route, except on one-way streets where they may be placed on the left-hand side. The bottom of the box shall be set at an elevation established by the United States Postal Service, usually between three feet six inches and four feet zero inches above the roadway surface. The roadside face of the box shall be offset from the edge of the traveled way a minimum distance of the greater of the following: eight feet, where no paved shoulder exists; the width of the all-weather shoulder present, plus eight to 12 inches; or the width of an all-weather turnout, plus eight to 12 inches.
(5) 
On curbed streets, the roadside face of the mailbox shall be set back from the face of the curb a distance between six and 12 inches. On residential streets without curbs or all-weather shoulders and that carry low traffic volumes operating at low speeds, the roadside face of a mailbox shall be offset between eight and 12 inches behind the edge of pavement. Mailboxes shall not be placed so as to obstruct any sidewalk or established pedestrian way.
(6) 
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to coordinate these requirements with the requirements of the United States Postal Service.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The developer shall establish and clearly mark on a site the limits of road rights-of-way and easements with concrete monuments, and grades of the finished road pavement, and the locations and elevations of drainage structures, as shown on the approved plans, with construction stakes. Such construction of road pavement, drainage, structures, curbs, sidewalks and shoulders shall be completed, inspected and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer at each step of construction (in addition to inspections by the developer's engineer). The developer shall be responsible for scheduling the work so as to coordinate all necessary inspections. Permanent concrete monuments shall be set on right-of-way lines of streets at all intersections, angle points, point of curvature and beginning and end of streets and at three points of all culs-de-sac. There shall be a clear view of adjacent monuments on the right-of-way line. All monuments shall exist on completion of the construction of the streets. The permanent markers shall be made of concrete or granite with minimum dimensions of 30 inches long, four inches square top and six inches square bottom, with a one-half-inch drilled hole in the top. As an alternate, steel rods 3/4 inch in diameter, with a welded copper coating and bronze tops, 30 inches long, with the top stamped "Survey Monument," may be considered by the Town Highway Superintendent. If a monument should be located in a rock ledge, the surface shall be stripped and a one-half-inch steel rod drilled into the ledge. Monuments shall protrude three inches above the final graded surface. The developer's licensed surveyor shall certify that the location of all monuments is accurate before acceptance of the street by the Town Board.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Where surface water from streets must lead through other than gutters and storm drains or existing stream channels outside the right-of-way, permanent drainage easements having a minimum width of 20 feet shall be provided to a point where a natural watercourse exists. In some cases, this may include easements over property outside the boundaries of the subdivision involved. Natural stream or ditch channels shall have a minimum of twenty-foot-wide permanent easements and be shown on the proposed plans of a subdivision. At the option of the Town Highway Superintendent, the easements may be reserved as an easement to the benefit of the Town or may be reserved as a private easement which will have private maintenance responsibilities. All permanent easement lines shall be monumented in a manner equivalent to a right-of-way.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
The offeror/developer shall clear and grub the entire area within the limits of the road right-of-way, drainage channels and easement areas where required by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. The offeror/developer shall properly dispose of all waste materials (stumps, roots, etc.) off site.
B. 
The offeror/developer shall complete the shaping of the road right-of way, streams and ditches and easement areas to the line and grader as shown on the approved plans and as otherwise may be required by the Town Superintendent of Highway and the Town Engineer. In the construction of the roadway, all topsoil, loam, rocks and organic material shall be removed until a satisfactory subbase is established. In fills of less than three feet, all topsoil shall be excavated and removed. All fills under roadways shall be made with foundation course material meeting or exceeding the requirements of Gradation Type No. 3 subbase material as specified under Section 3 of the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications - Construction and Materials (latest revision), or other acceptable material as approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Such fills shall be made in layers of not more than 12 inches each and properly compacted with a ten-ton roller or equivalent.
C. 
All hollows and depressions which develop under rolling shall be filled with acceptable granular material and again rolled, this process to be continued until no depressions develop. The subgrade shall not be muddy or otherwise unsatisfactory when the foundation course is laid upon it. Any soft spot or unstable portion of the subgrade which develops under the roller shall be completely excavated and removed from the right-of-way and shall be replaced with acceptable granular material and the area regarded and compacted as above.
D. 
If, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent and The Town Engineer, it is prudent that stabilization fabrics be installed under the Town road in those areas observed as unstable or soft or in other areas deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and the Engineer, the offeror/developer, at his own expense, shall provide such fabric for those areas and for the length of roadway as determined by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Stabilization fabric shall meet the requirements as called for elsewhere in this specification.
E. 
The subgrade shall be shaped to line and grade with no depressions. The subgrade shall be stable in all respects to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer before the foundation course is laid. No large stones or rock ledges shall protrude into the foundation courses.
F. 
Should it become necessary, as part of the construction of work, to perform blasting, the same shall only be done following notification to the Town Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer and Town Fire Inspector's office. The Town shall assume no responsibility or liability pertaining to any blasting work. Prior to any blasting, the contractor shall submit an insurance certificate for the type work, in an amount no less than $1,000,000, for the work to be performed. All work shall be done taking all possible precautions and shall, at minimum, comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Blasts shall be covered with suitable mats or heavy timber, at minimum, to prevent damage. Blasting shall only be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays unless otherwise approved. Blasting shall not be performed on legal holidays.
G. 
Also, before the foundation course is laid, all storm and sanitary sewers and all utilities, including house connections for existing and future homes, and hydrants shall have been installed to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent, the Town Engineer, Town Sanitary Superintendent and the Water Superintendent. All slopes and sidewalk areas shall be graded before the foundation course is made, and all loose and exposed stones shall be removed. Fine grade shall conform to the prescribed width of pavement and shall extend equidistant from the center line of the road right-of-way and shall conform to the typical cross section of the road pavement and the approved line and grade.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
The developer shall complete the shaping of the road right-of-way, easement areas, or other areas to be developed or improved to the line and grade as shown on the approved plans and as otherwise may be directed by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. In the construction of the roadway, all topsoil, loam, rocks and organic material shall be removed until a satisfactory subgrade is established. Any fill material within the roadway area shall be made with foundation course material meeting or exceeding the requirements of Gradation Type No. 3 subbase material as specified under Section 3 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications - Construction and Materials (latest revision), or other acceptable material as approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Such fills shall be made in layers not more than 12 inches each and properly compacted with a ten-ton roller or equivalent. The Town reserves the right to require density testing to be performed by the developer to verify proper placement.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
The subgrade shall be shaped to line and grade with no depressions. The subgrade shall be stable in all respects to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer before the foundation course is laid. No large stones or rock ledges shall protrude into the foundation course.
C. 
Also, before the foundation course is laid, all storm and sanitary sewers and all utilities, including house connections for existing and future homes, and hydrants shall have been installed to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer, Town Water Superintendent and the Town Sanitary Superintendent. All slopes and sidewalk areas shall be graded before the foundation course is made and all loose and exposed stones will be removed.
A. 
Before fine grading or construction of curbs and sidewalks is started, all storm and sanitary sewers and all utilities, including house connections and hydrants, shall have been installed and all fill and backfill shall have been thoroughly compacted to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent.
B. 
If any utilities are proposed but have not been installed, the developer has the option of installing sleeves for future installation of utilities. Any such sleeves shall be of a material, size, and detail of installation as acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
After completion of the rough grade and prior to the laying of the foundation course, the subgrade shall be shaped to line and grade and thoroughly compacted with an approved self-propelled roller weighing not less than 10 tons. All hollows and depressions which develop under rolling shall be filled with acceptable granular material and again rolled, this process to be continued until no depressions develop. The subgrade shall not be muddy or otherwise unsatisfactory when the foundation course is laid upon it.
D. 
Any soft or unstable portions of the subgrade which develop under the roller shall be completely excavated and removed from the right-of-way and shall be replaced with acceptable material and the area regraded and compacted as above.
E. 
If, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, it is prudent that stabilization fabrics be installed under the Town road in those areas observed as unstable or soft, or in other areas deemed appropriate by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, the offeror, at his own expense, shall provide such fabric for those areas and for the length of roadway as determined by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Stabilization fabric shall be a high-tensile strength, high modules (low deformation under load) woven type, placed under the pavement subbase. Fabric shall meet the following minimum properties, in accordance with ASTM test methods:
Item
Value
Grab tensile strength
300 lbs.
Grab tensile elongation
35 (max)
Modulus (at 10% elongation)
140 lbs.
Burst strength
600 psi
Trapezoid tear strength
120 lbs.
Puncture resistance
130 lbs.
F. 
If, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, it is prudent to install retaining walls for stabilization of roadway side slopes, the same shall be installed at the offeror's or developer's expense. Walls shall be modular premanufactured block walls or welded wire mesh walls, at the option of the Town Highway Superintendent. Selection of units and details of construction shall be as acceptable to the Superintendent.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
G. 
Fine grade shall conform to the prescribed width of pavement and shall extend equidistant from the center line of the road right-of-way and shall conform to the typical cross section of the road pavement and to the approved line and grade.
A. 
After the fine grade and all the curbs have been constructed to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent, the developer shall furnish and place a foundation course of approved subbase material, to the depth as called for in these specifications or on the attached figures.[1] All materials acceptable for this course shall be hard, durable and sound and shall be well graded from coarse to fine, the maximum diameter of the large particles not exceeding two inches, 30% to 65%, by weight, shall pass the one-fourth-inch square sieve; 5% to 40%, by weight, shall pass the No. 40 mesh sieve, and not more than 10%, by weight, shall pass the No. 200 sieve. A certified analysis of granular material will be filed with the Town Highway Superintendent. It is the intent of this specification to provide a foundation course material meeting or exceeding the requirements of Gradation Type No. 4 subbase material (Type 1), as specified under Section 304 of the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications - Construction and Materials (latest revision).[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: Figures 1 through 7 are included at the end of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
The materials shall be placed on the finished subgrade by means of mechanical spreaders and shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling with a self-propelled ten-ton roller. Water shall be added to the materials in such amounts as the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer may consider necessary for proper compaction. After compaction, the course shall be true to grade and cross sections, and depressions shall be eliminated by the use of additional granular materials thoroughly rolled in place. In all cases, the foundation course must be thoroughly compacted so that it will not weave under the roller.
C. 
The foundation course (subbase) shall be permitted to lie an appropriate time to allow complete settlement before the foundation course (subbase) is placed. Prior to placement of any foundation material, all roadway subgrades shall be "proof-rolled" in the presence of and in a manner acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, and any soft or otherwise unacceptable sections shall be excavated and stabilized as necessary and retested prior to placement of the foundation material.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
Should, at any time during work and for any reason, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent or the Town Engineer, the material fail to conform to the specified quality and gradation requirements, the offeror shall, by the addition of selected acceptable material and/or satisfactory manipulation, produce a material meeting the above requirements, and he shall retest the material to demonstrate compliance to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
The drainage system and/or culverts shall be designed in accordance with established engineering principles and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Plans for any drainage structure other than pipe culverts, when existing or proposed, shall be submitted in detail to the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer for approval. The minimum grade of any drainage pipe or culvert shall not be less than 1%. The approved plans shall show invert elevations of the inlet and outlet of all drainage structures. Any deviation from the approved plans shall be on approval of the Town Highway Superintendent or Town Engineer, in writing. No culvert pipe shall be less than 15 inches in diameter unless by approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Pipe for culverts may be reinforced concrete which shall conform to the attached specifications for materials, or corrugated-metal pipe, which shall be fully bituminous-coated and of a gauge in accordance with the New York State Specifications for Corrugated Metal Pipe. Where approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, smooth, double-wall (lined) HDPE polyethylene pipe may be permitted.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
The width of the trench in which the pipe is laid shall be sufficient to permit thorough tamping of the backfill around the pipe. A cushion of at least six inches shall be laid in line with grade prior to laying the pipe. No rock over three inches in thickness shall protrude or lie in this cushion. The soil below the cushion shall be stable enough so that there will be no settlement of pipe after backfilling the trench. Manhole and catch basins shall not exceed 1/2 to one inch below finished surface grade.
C. 
The pipe shall be laid to true line and grade on the prepared bed of the trench. All connections for corrugated metal pipe shall consist of twelve-inch corrugated metal bands lapping on equal portions of the sections to be connected. Backfilling of the trench shall be done with roadway foundation material or other suitable material approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. The backfill shall be made in layers of no more than nine inches which shall be tamped or watered. In no case shall the top of any drainage pipe be less than 18 inches below the finished grade of pavement.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
All drainage structures (pipes, basins, etc.) shall be of a size sufficient to carry natural water runoff and stormwater and also that which, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, may be reasonably anticipated from future construction, both from within the development and from adjoining properties, which normally drain across the area of the proposed development. Sizing of all structures shall comply with the Town guidelines in effect at the time of the construction. Additional or larger culverts and drainage structures shall be installed and paid for by the developer if the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer so direct.
E. 
Catch basins and curb inlets shall be constructed in order that surface water be intercepted. In general, such structures shall be spaced at 400 feet or less; on grades in excess of 6%, the distance apart shall not exceed 250 feet. See Figures 5 and 6 for details of construction.[3] Whenever, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent or Town Engineer, ground conditions or other circumstances require it, larger or heavier materials, additional materials, reinforcing or other modifications and improvements in design and construction shall be made as directed by the Town Superintendent and Town Engineer at any time prior to the construction of pavement.
[3]
Editor's Note: Figures 5 and 6 are included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
Street signs of a type approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer shall be installed by the developer. Prior to naming a street, a check should be made with the 911 Coordinator to determine that the proposed name is not in use. All names are subject to the approval of the Town Board and 911 Coordinator. The developer shall also install all required traffic control signs, as recommended by the Chief of Police, Highway Superintendent or Town Engineer, subject to the approval of the Town Board.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Signs shall be double faced, assembled with engineer-grade reflective sheeting on extruded aluminum blades. Signs shall be white characters on green background, at least six inches in height, by length as necessary for specific installation. Letters shall be three inches, upper case, FHWA Series C, of reflective sheeting. All signs shall be manufactured per United States Bureau of Public Roads Standards and shall be chemically treated to meet ASTM B449 (latest revision) for pretreatment for paint or reflective sheeting.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
Sign posts shall be two-and-three-eighths-inch O.D., sixty-five-hundredths-inch wall thickness, hot-dipped galvanized steel, ten-foot length, set three feet into solid ground.
D. 
Identification signs for private roads shall be of identical configuration, mounted below the private road's street name identification sign. The sign shall bear the characters "Private Road" at least six inches in height.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
E. 
Traffic control devices shall only be installed where approved by the Town Board and, if applicable, the other governmental agency having jurisdiction for the intersections roadway involved. All signs and pavement markings shall be of the type, size, color, shape and general construction and placement, in accordance with the criteria called for in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (latest revision), as promulgated by the New York State Department of Transportation, Traffic and Safety Division. Traffic control signs shall be constructed of stock aluminum, manufactured in accordance with United States Bureau of Public Roads Standards, treated to meet ASTM B449 for pretreatment for paint or reflective sheeting.
F. 
Traffic control signs shall be mounted to heavyweight rib-back channel posts finished with a green baked-enamel coating. Posts shall be three pounds per foot weight, manufactured from high-tensile steel. Posts shall be set a minimum of three feet into solid ground, of a minimum ten-foot overall length.
Headwalls of reinforced concrete shall be constructed at the outlet and inlet ends of culvert pipe. Culverts shall extend to the toe of embankment. The bearing of all headwalls shall have a solid base. If soft material is encountered, it shall be removed and backfilled with suitable foundation material (crushed stone or NYSDOT Item No. 4). It shall be the responsibility of the developer that no headwalls shall crack or become tipped from settlement. A concrete mix of 4,000 psi after 28 days shall be used. Rip-rap protection shall be added to a minimum distance of 10 feet from each inlet and outlet.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
In the event that the bordering lands to a proposed road lie four feet or more below the point of shoulder for a continuing length of 100 feet or more, or when so required by the Town Highway Superintendent or the Town Engineer, a guide rail of a type acceptable to the Engineer shall be installed along said shoulder line or that portion of the road that is four feet or more above the adjacent lands.
B. 
Where called for in the design or required by the Town Highway Superintendent, the offeror/developer shall, at his own expense, provide and install galvanized steel guide rail. Rail shall be corrugated type, W-beam type, typically with W 6 x 9 posts, terminal sections, anchors and details of construction as acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Rail shall have a minimum weight per foot of 6.8 pounds. Rail shall be mounted to the galvanized posts with galvanized bolts and plate washers. Where the top of rail height is over 27 inches, a cold-formed channel rub rail shall be provided. [1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
If, in the opinion of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, it is necessary to intercept and carry away groundwater within the limits of the right-of-way to protect the stability of the roadbed, curb or sidewalk areas, the subdrainage required by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer shall be installed. Perforated pipe or porous wall pipe having a minimum diameter of four inches encased in six-inch or three-fourths-inch clean crushed stone or crushed gravel shall be used for each purpose in amount deemed necessary by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. No leaching basin shall be used without authorization of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
B. 
Roof, cellar, footing or any other type drain shall in no case be allowed to flow onto the street right-of-way. With the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, in writing, these drains may be piped to existing stormwater pipe drains, if any, to which they will be connected on top only. Such drains must be installed prior to the start of the application of the foundation course.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
The grade of the street shall not be in excess of 10% nor less than 1%. By permission of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer only shall the grade of more than 10% be allowed due to topographic conditions. In no case shall the grade exceed 12% without a special exception by resolution of the Town Board. Differences in grade will be effected with a vertical curve of sufficient length to allow a vertical sight distance of no less than 250 feet, based on a four-foot elevation. The grade of all streets shall not be in excess of 10%, nor less than 1%. By permission of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, grades in excess of 10%, but not greater than 12%, shall be permitted where topographic conditions warrant. In general, such waivers shall not be granted where a single access is to exist. The maximum grade of intersecting roads shall not exceed 2% for a distance of 50 feet from the intersection.
B. 
Differences in grade will be effected with a vertical curve of sufficient length to allow a vertical sight distance in compliance with the sight distance provisions of this specification, but in no case with a vertical curve length less than 250 feet.
C. 
Streets shall have sufficient minimum curve radii (as required from the center line of the road) not less than 200 feet. For roadways with anticipated speed limits greater than 30 mph, the minimum radius shall be 300 feet.
D. 
Curve functions for all horizontal curves on plans shall include radius, arc length and central angle. A tangent at least 100 feet long shall be introduced between reverse curves on through and commercial streets.
E. 
In general, all streets shall join each other so that for a distance of at least 100 feet the street is approximately at right angles to the street it joins, and in no case shall two streets intersect at an angle less than 60°.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
On major, suburban and rural streets, six-inch reveal portland cement concrete curbs shall be constructed on both (reveal) sides of the street as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3[1] prior to laying street pavement to the dimensions and specifications required. Sidewalk and curb shall be as shown in Figure 7.[2] A base course of six inches of acceptable roadway subbase material, tamped and free of stone over two inches in thickness, shall be laid under all curbing and sidewalks. A concrete mix of 4,000 psi after 28 days shall be used and shall be finished and cured to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. The developer, at his own expense, shall replace any curbing that has settled, cracked or scaled or has become damaged in any way by the developer before and within the one-year maintenance period after dedication. Curbs shall be depressed five inches at all driveways. Stone curbs or precast curbs may be substituted on approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.[3]
[1]
Editor's Note: Figures 1, 2 and 3 are included at the end of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Figure 7 is included at the end of this chapter.
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Where approved by resolution of the Town Board, subsequent to the recommendations of the Town Planning Board, Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer, construction of a rural street without curbs, in accordance with the Alternate Rural Street Detail (Figure 4),[4] will be permitted. Where required by the Town Board, such alternate rural street shall be provided with concrete sidewalks. Requests for construction of alternate rural streets shall be made in writing to the Planning Board, at which time the matter will be referred to the Town Board.
[4]
Editor's Note: Figure 4 is included at the end of this chapter.
C. 
On all streets, unless otherwise approved by the Town Planning Board (Town Board where no application is made to the Planning Board), portland cement concrete sidewalks shall be constructed on one side of the street (or both, if so required by the Board), as shown in Figure 7.[5] Concrete sidewalks shall be 4 feet in width (minimum), or 5 feet where required by the Board. Any waivers for the installation of sidewalks must also be approved by the Town Highway Superintendent. Concrete shall be 4,000 psi after 28 days and shall be finished and cured to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. The developer shall replace, at his own expense, any sidewalks that have settled, cracked or scaled, or have become damaged in any way before and within the one-year maintenance period after dedication. Sidewalks shall be depressed at all driveways and handicapped drops shall be provided at all intersections or pedestrian crossing locations.[6]
[5]
Editor's Note: Figure 7 is included at the end of this chapter.
[6]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
Streetlights shall be provided at maximum 600 feet spacing throughout the subdivision roadways and at all intersections, unless the spacing is otherwise approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Where utilities are underground, all power feeds to streetlights shall also be underground. Fixtures and poles shall be as approved by the Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.[7]
(1) 
Subdividers, developers and offerors shall cause the installation of light fixtures by the utility company on all streets, of the type acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent. Fixtures shall conform to the utility company standards.
(2) 
Upon execution of the streetlight authority order by the Town Supervisor, the Town will take responsibility for payment of the annual charges to the utility company, with the basis of such annual charges being full ownership and maintenance of the fixtures and poles being that of the utility company. Prior to the Town Supervisor executing such order, a payment will be made to the Town by the subdivider, developer or offeror to offset the increased cost for the annual utility charge for nonmunicipal ownership.
(3) 
The payment to the Town will be equal to the difference between the annual rate for ownership and maintenance by the utility company (Rate A) and the annual rate for ownership and maintenance by the Town (Rate C), multiplied by ten.
[7]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
E. 
Underground installation of electric and other utility systems is required in subdivisions of five or more lots, or in accordance with current New York State Public Service Commission regulations, whichever requirement is more stringent.[8]
[8]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
All entrances onto Town roads shall be subject to the review and approval of the Town Highway Superintendent. Such entrances include, but are not limited to, private residential driveways, commercial or business entrances, private roads and the like. The offeror/developer shall design and construct all entrances within the limits of the right-of-way with sufficient sight distance and with a grade no more than one inch per foot from the curb to the right-of- way line. Where required by the Highway Superintendent, a culvert shall be provided, with the pipe size and material to be as acceptable to the Superintendent, but in no case shall the pipe size be less than 15 inches in diameter.
B. 
Driveways. The minimum width of the driveway pavement at the curb or road pavement line shall be 20 feet, tapering to a minimum of 10 feet at the right-of-way line. All driveways shall have minimum six-inch foundation course of NYSDOT Item No. 4 from the curb to the right-of-way line and no less than a three-inch hot-mix-asphalt concrete wearing course from the curb or street pavement line to the right-of way line, which shall be applied during or after the laying of the road pavement. All driveways shall be have a minimum slope of one inch per foot away from the Town roadway for a minimum distance of four feet, and shall be graded to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent prior to the surfacing of such driveways.
C. 
Private roads.
(1) 
The width of private road accesses onto Town roads shall be 18 feet and shall have, in addition, three-foot stabilized shoulders on each side, and three-foot swales on each side of the road, drained to a location so as not to have deleterious effect on drainage within the Town right-of-way, as acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Curb cut width shall be a minimum of 24 feet (but not more than 30 feet).
(2) 
Within the Town right-of-way, said private road shall have a foundation course which shall consist of a minimum of eight inches of crushed shale or graded gravel base, with a two-inch choker course of tailings or fine dust-free material placed on top of said base course, all of which will be compacted to maximum density. A final surface treatment finish of a minimum of three-inch asphalt concrete wearing course must be constructed between the curb and right-of-way line. (Double surface treatment is not acceptable within the Town right-of-way.)
(3) 
The slope of private roads at their intersection with Town roads shall be -2% grade from the edge of existing Town road pavement for a minimum of 15 feet, unless otherwise approved. The intersection angle of the proposed private road with respect to the Town road shall be as close to 90º as possible.
D. 
Other entrances. Commercial, business and other entrances shall be a maximum of 30 feet in width, unless otherwise approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Construction details of the pavement for the entrance roadway/drive within the Town right-of-way shall, at minimum, meet the minimum requirements for the type road being intersected with. All intersections shall be provided with drainage facilities acceptable to the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer. Roadway/drives shall be -2% grade from the edge of existing Town road pavement for a minimum of 15 feet, unless otherwise approved. The intersection angle of the roadway/drive shall be as close to 90º as possible.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Paved gutters on alternate rural streets, as shown in Figure 4,[1] shall be constructed the entire length of street on both sides. Such paved gutters shall be considered as part of the construction of shoulders after the street pavement has been laid. Grading of shoulders and paved gutters shall be simultaneous, being shaped and rolled just prior to the application of the bituminous concrete (asphalt) for shoulders and paved gutters. The grades on paved gutters shall be maintained relative to the center-line elevation to ensure good runoff of surface water. It would be noted that the foundation course of the street pavement extends to the outer edge of the paved gutters. Any deviation on the above shall be at the discretion of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer.
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 4 is included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
All intersections with existing Town roads shall be constructed with the edge of pavement having a radius of 25 feet. Intersections within a development shall be constructed with the edge of pavement having a radius of 25 feet. All intersecting roads shall have a horizontal sight distance of no less than 250 feet in each direction, or as required by § 252-28 of this specification, whichever is greater.
B. 
All intersections with existing county roads shall conform to the Policy and Standards - Permit Work within County Right-of-Way (latest edition), and shall be subject to the approval of the County Commissioner of Public Works and the review of the County Department of Public Works, in accordance with Article V § 102, and Article VI, § 136, of the Consolidated Laws of New York.
C. 
The grade of the intersecting street with a Town or county road shall be no more than one inch per foot from the edge of shoulder of the Town or county road to the right-of-way or road line of said road. Applications to the County Department of Public Works and State Department of Transportation shall be made for all intersections with county or state highways for approval of location, grade, drainage structures and other requirements. Where a proposed road intersects a Town or county road, the approved plans will show the proposed type, length and diameter of pipe and drainage flow along said road. The pipe will be installed and paid for by the offeror under the review of the Town Highway Superintendent, the Town Engineer and County Commissioner of Public Works or his representative, as applicable. The County Department of Public Works shall be notified of all intersections with county roads, for approval of location, grade and drainage structures prior to any construction of the proposed street.
D. 
Intersections onto Town roads classified as "major" shall be minimized to avoid creating hazards and delays. In general, unless otherwise approved by the highway superintendent, such intersections shall be at least 800 feet apart.
E. 
Intersections of all other Town roads shall be spaced to provide a minimum offset of 125 feet, unless otherwise approved by the Highway Superintendent.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original § A60-26, Pavement - base course, which immediately followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
Hot-mix-asphalt concrete pavement - material.
(1) 
Base course shall consist of a hot-mix-asphalt concrete, conforming in all respects to the requirements for Base Course, Type 1, as stated in the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications - Construction and Materials, Section 401 (latest edition). Hot-mix base course shall be constructed on a prepared base in accordance with these specifications and in conformance with the lines, grades, thicknesses and detail shown on the typical cross sections for the type of road involved as shown on the figures[1] provided with this specification.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
Hot-mix base course shall consist of aggregates, filler if required, and bituminous material proportioned in accordance with Table 401-1 of the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specification for a Type-1 dense base course.
B. 
Hot-mix-asphalt concrete pavement - placement.
(1) 
Pavement shall not be placed on any wet surface, any soft surfaces or when the surface temperature is less than 50º F. Temperature shall be measured on the surface where the paving is to be placed and the controlling temperature shall be the average of three temperature readings taken at locations 25± feet apart.
(2) 
The roadway surface to be covered shall be free from holes, depressions, bumps, waves and corrugations. Any unsuitable surface areas shall be repaired by replacement of the unstable materials or by patching with a material to produce a tight surface having the same elevation as the surrounding surface.
(3) 
All equipment and the condition of the equipment shall meet the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent.
After the base course has been placed, inspected and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent, one of the following two top courses shall be laid (selection in accordance with road classification):
A. 
Hot-mix-asphalt concrete pavement - material.
(1) 
Finish course shall consist of a hot-mix-asphalt concrete, conforming in all respects to the requirements for Top Course, Type 6F, as stated in the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specification - Construction and Materials (latest edition).
(2) 
Hot-mix finish course shall be constructed in accordance with these specifications and in conformance with the lines, grades, thicknesses and detail shown on the typical cross sections for the type road involved, as shown on the figures[1] provided with this specification.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
(3) 
Hot-mix finish course shall consist of aggregate, filler if required, and bituminous material proportioned in accordance with Table 401-1 of the State Specification for a Type-6F dense granular top course.
B. 
Hot-mix-asphalt concrete pavement - placement. Pavement shall not be placed on any wet surface or when the surface temperature is less than 50º F. Temperature shall be measured as noted in § 252-45B of this specification.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original § A60-27.1, Alternate finish course, which immediately followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
After all construction within the right-of-way has been completed, all nonpaved areas shall be finish graded and seeded. Seeding mix shall be as follows:[1]
Component
Application
(pounds per 1,000 square feet)
Perennial ryegrass
1,000
Fertilizer (10-20-10)
14
Limestone
135
Mulch (unrotted straw or salt hay)
70
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
All seeding shall be performed on ground surface consisting of a minimum of four inches of topsoil. This work may be performed at any season of the year when a mulch is used unless otherwise specified. When conditions of high winds, excessive moisture or ice are such that satisfactory results are not likely to be obtained, the work shall be stopped and will be resumed only when the desired results are likely to be obtained or when acceptable corrective measures and procedures are adopted.
C. 
Areas to be seeded shall be maintained at acceptable grades. Irregularities which will form low places and hold water shall be eliminated. The offeror shall care for the seeded and mulched areas until the end of the maintenance bond term. Such care shall consist of repairing any areas damaged following the seeding or mulching operations due to wind, water, fire or other causes. Such damaged areas shall be repaired to reestablish the condition and grade of the area prior to seeding, and shall then be refertilized, reseeded and remulched as specified herein.
A. 
R.O.B. gravel. All material shall be hard stone and well graded from coarse to fine, and in general shall conform to the following:
(1) 
The particles shall be of a size that will pass through a four-inch square mesh. R.O.B. gravel shall be free of topsoil, sod and other objectionable materials with no particles exceeding two inches; 30% to 65%, by weight, shall pass the one-fourth-inch square sieve; 5% to 40%, by weight, shall pass the No. 40 mesh sieve; and not more than 10%, by weight, shall pass the No. 200 mesh sieve, and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
(2) 
Shale or slag. All shale or slag shall be hard, durable material, well graded from coarse to fine, with no particles larger than four inches and meet with the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
B. 
Crushed stone, crushed gravel and cover material (base course). All materials shall consist of clean, durable, sharp-angled fragments of rock or gravel, free from soft or disintegrated stone, dirt or other objectionable materials.
(1) 
Crushed stone shall meet the following percentages by weight, passing through square screen openings:
Percentage
Screen
90% to 100%
Pass one-and-one-half-inch screen
55%
Pass one-inch screen
15%
Pass one-half-inch screen
(2) 
Crushed gravel shall meet the same requirements as crushed stone except that the mixture must have a minimum of 75% fractured particles.
(3) 
Cover material shall consist of clean, sound, hard particles 1/2 inch in size.
(4) 
All materials will be sampled and tested whenever it may appear to be desirable. All materials must pass the soundness tests for Type B as prescribed by the Specifications of the New York State Department of Transportation and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
(5) 
Any materials referenced hereinabove shall only be utilized where expressly approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
Concrete for headwalls, etc.
(1) 
All concrete for headwalls, etc., shall be mixed in mechanical mixers with contents of 100% portland cement, clean water free of oil, salt, acids, alkali, vegetable matter or other deleterious matter and aggregate that is clean, hard-crushed stone or crushed gravel free from clay, silt, loam or other deleterious matter.
(2) 
Concrete shall develop an average ultimate compression strength, based on a four-inch slump, of not less than 4,000 psi at 28 days and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
D. 
Reinforced concrete pipe. The specifications shall be the same as the New York State Department of Transportation Specifications for Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Section 706, except that the tongue and groove pipe is preferred for all sizes. Each piece of pipe shall be stamped as such, and the condition of pipe shall be approved by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. Any deviation on the above is to be on approval of Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer.
E. 
Corrugated metal pipe. Corrugated metal pipe shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO designations M190 and N36 and shall be fully bituminous-coated. The Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer may require the corrugated pipe to be paved under certain conditions. Pipe, including the gauge of the pipe, shall be in accordance with the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Section 707; minimum gauge shall be 16.
F. 
Corrugated polyethylene pipe. Where permitted for use, corrugated polyethylene pipe shall be smooth interior lined type for maximum strength. Pipe shall be manufactured using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resins meeting applicable ASTM and AASHTO standards. Pile shall be suitable for H20 and E80 live loads for burial depths up to 50 feet.
G. 
Bituminous material.
(1) 
All bituminous material furnished shall conform with the general specifications for materials of construction as given in the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.
(2) 
For the application of bituminous material, distributors must be provided with acceptable units for the control of temperature of material. The bituminous material must be heated to such temperatures as are required by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. No bituminous material shall be applied when the surface of the pavement is wet, and the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer reserve the right to order the application of such material to be stopped when they deem the conditions unfavorable.
No street or highway will be accepted by the Town of New Windsor as a Town street or highway unless the same complies with all the provisions of this article.
A. 
All work to be performed within existing Town streets or rights-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and shall be in conformance with these regulations. The contractor, developer or other such person performing the work shall be required to obtain a road opening permit and pay any and all such fees that may apply in relation to the same.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
The contractor or person performing the work shall be required to submit to the Town a certificate of insurance listing the Town of New Windsor as additional insured (providing primary coverage), providing liability and property damage insurance with a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000.
C. 
All work shall be subject to the review of Town representatives, and the contractor or person performing the work shall schedule such work as to permit the necessary reviews and inspections. Where applicable, a fee shall be paid to the Town for such reviews and inspection.
D. 
All work shall be in accordance with generally accepted and recognized guidelines and the specifications for road opening permit guidelines in effect at the time of the work.
E. 
No street shall obstructed or closed from use without prior approval of the Town Highway Superintendent. A minimum of one lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times. Appropriate signage, delineation and flagpersons shall be present during any construction operations. Work within the Town street or right-of-way shall be limited to Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved by the Town Highway Superintendent.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
F. 
All firms, corporations, individuals or utility companies installing or owning utilities in the Town of New Windsor shall, within 30 days' notice upon order of the Town Board, be required to remove or relocate any lines, poles or other equipment or improvements belonging to the firms, corporations, individuals or utility companies not dedicated to the Town or owned by the Town when the public interest of the Town demands or requires said removal or relocation for the installation of water, sewer, drainage, roadway or other public installations or improvements to be made or otherwise authorized by the Town of New Windsor.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Final decision as to the interpretation of any part of these street specifications shall rest with the Town Highway Superintendent, Town Engineer and Town Board. They shall have the authority to modify the requirements of these specifications when in their opinion conditions make it impracticable to follow the strict letter of these specifications or when conditions make it unnecessary to do so.
In the case of difficulties arising from terrain and in cases involving acceptance of roads which existed as private roads prior to 1960, acceptance will be made upon terms specified by the Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent on application made to the Town Board.