A. 
All streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, curbs, sidewalks and other physical improvements to the property being subdivided or developed shall be provided, constructed and installed by the developer as shown on the approved final plan and all supplemental plans and drawings accompanying the preliminary plan and approved final plan. The developer shall execute a subdivision improvements agreement with the Township for the installation of all such improvements. All improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable specifications of the Township or authority having jurisdiction or other applicable regulations. Where none apply, specifications of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection shall be used. If none exist, specifications prepared by the Township Engineer shall be used.
B. 
Supervision.
(1) 
The installation of improvements required by § 154-32 following will be inspected by the Township as deemed necessary by the Township. The applicant shall reimburse the Township for the reasonable and necessary expense incurred for the observation of the improvements.
(2) 
The developer's contractor shall schedule a meeting with the Township's representative prior to any construction. Construction drawings and specifications of all material to be used shall be submitted to the Township for approval prior to commencement of construction.
(3) 
If the representative of the Township observing the construction or installation of improvements determines that the work is not in accordance with approved plans and specifications or is not being done in a workmanlike manner, said representative may stop work and/or require corrections to be made. Prior to any construction or installation, a forty-eight-hour start work notice is to be given to the Township representative who will observe the construction.
The following improvements shall be provided by the subdivider:
A. 
Street grading. All streets shall be graded at full right-of-way width. All portions of street rights-of-way not included within street cartways shall be graded at a slope not to exceed two foot horizontal and one foot vertical (six inches per foot). In areas where sidewalks are required, street grading within the sidewalk areas shall conform to grades for sidewalks and slopes shall begin beyond the inside edge of sidewalks.
(1) 
Planting strips within street rights-of-way shall be graded, properly prepared and seeded or sodded with lawn grass.
(2) 
Where wet conditions are encountered, the Township Supervisors may require underdrains.
B. 
Cartway paving. The construction of streets in the Township shall be done in conformity with the specifications, regulations and provisions set forth in the Bern Township Road and Street Ordinance[1] and as the same may be hereafter amended.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 152, Streets and Sidewalks, Art. III, Street Construction.
C. 
Curbs. Curbs shall be installed along both sides of all newly constructed or improved streets, in accordance with Township Ordinances and standards. Where a developer improves 1/2 of an existing Township road to upgrade to the requirements of this chapter, he shall be required to install curbing only on the side which is improved.
D. 
Sidewalks.
(1) 
Sidewalks with a minimum width of four feet, but meeting all requirements of applicable Township regulations, shall be installed on both sides of all streets, except that:
(a) 
Sidewalks shall be required on only one side of marginal access streets; and
(b) 
No sidewalks shall be required along service streets; and
(c) 
Except where required for the extension of existing sidewalks, no sidewalks shall be required along minor streets where the average lot width (measured at building setback line) is 100 feet or greater, unless such streets are within the required walking distance area of a school, are near community facilities encouraging pedestrian traffic or sidewalks are deemed necessary in the public interest by the Township Supervisors.
(2) 
Wherever sidewalks are required, curbs shall also be required. Curbs shall be installed in accordance with § 154-32C.
E. 
Storm sewers. Storm sewers and related facilities shall be installed consistent with acceptable design principles and the standards contained in § 154-29 and the Township Stormwater Management Ordinance.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 149, Stormwater Management.
F. 
Sanitary sewage disposal.
(1) 
Sanitary sewage disposal systems shall be provided consistent with the requirements contained in § 154-27 of this chapter.
(2) 
Whenever individual on-site sanitary sewage disposal systems are utilized, 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.
(3) 
If individual on-site systems are not used, the subdivider shall provide a community or public sanitary sewage disposal system. The design and installation of all systems shall be subject to the approval of the Township and the applicable public agencies. A community sewage disposal system shall be subject to satisfactory provisions for the maintenance thereof.
G. 
Water supply.
(1) 
Water supply system(s) shall be provided consistent with the requirements of § 154-28 of this chapter.
(2) 
Where the subdivider proposes that on-site water supply 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 that the facilities shall be installed by the purchaser of such lot or parcel at the time that a principal building is constructed.
(3) 
If individual on-site water supply systems are not used, the subdivider shall supply a community or public water distribution system. The design and installation of public and community water distribution systems shall be subject to the approval of the Township and the applicable public agencies or private companies. A community water distribution system shall be subject to satisfactory provisions for the maintenance thereof.
H. 
Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed in all subdivisions and land developments containing public or community water supply systems. The location, number and separation of hydrants shall be approved by the Township and Fire Chief in accordance with the guidelines of the Insurance Services Office. The maximum distance between fire hydrants shall be 600 feet.
I. 
Monuments.
(1) 
Permanent stone, concrete or iron pipe encased in concrete monuments shall be accurately placed at the intersection of all lines forming angles in the boundary of the subdivision or land development and at changes in direction of lines in the boundary of the property.
(2) 
All monuments shall be placed so that the center of the monument coincides exactly with the point of intersection of the lines being monumented.
(3) 
Monuments shall be set with their top level with the finished grade of surrounding ground, except:
(a) 
Monuments which are placed within lines of existing or proposed sidewalks shall be so located (preferably beneath the sidewalks) that their tops will not be affected by lateral movement of the sidewalk.
(b) 
Where monuments are located beneath a sidewalk, proper access shall be provided for their use.
(4) 
All streets shall be monumented on the right-of-way line or the five feet range line at the following locations:
(a) 
At least one monument at each street intersection;
(b) 
At changes in direction of street lines, excluding curb arcs at intersections;
(c) 
At each end of each curved street line, excluding curb arcs at intersections;
(d) 
At intermediate points wherever topographical or other conditions make it impossible to sight between two otherwise required monuments;
(e) 
At such other places along the line of streets as may be determined by the Township to be necessary so that any street may be readily defined in the future.
J. 
Street signs. Street name signs shall be installed at all street intersections. The design and placement of such signs shall be subject to approval of the Township.
K. 
Markers. Metal markers shall be accurately placed at all lot corners prior to sale of lots.
L. 
Streetlights. In accordance with the conditions to be agreed upon by the subdivider, the Township and the appropriate public utility, streetlights shall be installed in all subdivisions and land developments.
M. 
Erosion and sediment control measures. Installations necessary to implement the erosion and sediment control plan shall be made by the subdivider as required improvements.
N. 
Shade trees. Reasonable efforts should be made by the subdivider to preserve existing shade trees and in addition, when required by the Township, deciduous hardwood trees with a minimum caliper of two inches shall be provided, in accordance with conditions to be agreed upon by the Township and, if necessary, the appropriate public utility. Trees shall be placed along all existing and proposed streets outside the street right-of-way at a maximum distance of 50 feet between trees. Trees shall also be placed along access drives serving land developments and along walkways through parking lots and leading to buildings within land developments, when required by the Township.
O. 
Solid waste management. The necessary arrangements to implement the solid waste management plan prepared by the developer for apartment, townhouse, commercial, office and industrial developments shall be made at his expense.
P. 
Traffic control devices. The traffic control devices shown on the approved plan, including such items as stop signs and signs restricting parking, shall be installed.
Q. 
As-built drawings. As-built drawings shall be prepared in accordance with § 154-15F.
R. 
Rock removal. Provision shall be made for rock removal in the subdivision improvements agreement and guaranty.
S. 
When required by the Township Supervisors pursuant to § 154-26B, acceleration and deceleration lanes shall be provided.
T. 
Backfilling. Utility excavations in areas of streets, access drives, parking areas and loading areas shall be backfilled in accordance with the following standards:
(1) 
Backfilling shall be done as promptly as possible.
(2) 
The trench shall be filled with stone acceptable to the Township to a height of at least one foot above the top of the conduit, pipe or pipe bell.
(3) 
The remainder of the trench shall be backfilled with 2-RC and promptly compacted. The backfill material shall be mechanically tamped in approximately twelve-inch layers.
(4) 
Where openings are made behind the curbline, work shall be done as required in these specifications and the opening covered with good topsoil to a depth of six inches and seeded or sodded to the satisfaction of the Township.
(5) 
Whenever the trenches have not been properly filled or if settlement occurs, they shall be refilled, compacted, smoothed off and finally made to conform to the surface of the ground.
(6) 
Frozen material shall not be used for backfill, nor shall any backfilling be done when materials already in the trench are frozen.
U. 
Guide rail. Guide rail shall be provided pursuant to § 154-24M of this chapter.
V. 
Recreation facilities. Recreation facilities shall be provided in accordance with § 154-22.
A. 
The developer and his contractor shall afford every facility for inspection by the Engineer and Township of materials and workmanship. The developer shall prosecute the work in a systematic manner.
B. 
The Engineer and Township will make a final inspection after receipt of written notification that the work is completed and final inspection is requested. Defective work or work not conforming to the specifications is to be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer at the developer's expense prior to acceptance by and dedication to the Township.
C. 
The developer shall bear the cost of any inspection performed by the Engineer including final inspection.
A. 
After any portion of any improvement has been inspected or tested and is approved in accordance with these specifications, the Township may use the completed section. Possession prior to completion, however, will not imply final acceptance.
B. 
The developer will be responsible for the maintenance of all completed portions of the improvement, whether used by the Township or not, until the final inspection is made and the work is accepted by and dedicated to the Township.
The developer shall, after final inspection and acceptance and for a period of 18 months from the date of dedication to the Township, repair, rebuild or replace any and all items which have proved defective due to unsatisfactory material and/or workmanship. Upon written notice from the Township or Engineer, the developer shall immediately make any repairs that may be necessary or such repairs will be made by the Township at the expense of the developer or his surety. In case of an emergency where delay would cause serious loss or damage, the Township may undertake to repair any defect without previous notice and the expense of such repairs shall be borne by the developer or his surety.
The Township of Bern will accept for public use only those improvements which have been constructed in accordance with specifications and requirements of applicable sections hereof and proof of compliance with the specifications and requirements of the Township. Proof of compliance with the specifications and requirements of the Township may be provided by requesting the Engineer to inspect the work and supervising the work during construction and installation of same or by providing test data acquired under the supervision of the Engineer.
The Township may hereafter accept any improvement for public use constructed in accordance with these specifications upon receipt of a petition containing a general release in favor of the Township, duly executed by all of the abutting freeholders. requesting the Township to accept such improvements for public use, providing that all other conditions imposed by the Second Class Township Code[1] concerning the taking over of said improvements are complied with.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 65101 et seq.
Topsoil piles, debris, rubbish, construction materials and other material resulting from grading or construction activities on a lot in or a portion of a commercial or industrial subdivision or land development shall be removed from that lot and any other lot or portion of a land development on which it was deposited prior to issuance of a use and occupancy permit for said construction. All areas disturbed for storage of materials shall be graded and seeded with grass prior to issuance of such permit.