[Amended 8-22-1994 by Ord. No. 255; 10-21-1996
by Ord. No. 271]
Wherever practicable building sewers shall be
installed and connected to the Township sewage collection system.
In areas not presently served by the Township sewage collection system,
the Township may require, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Sewage
Facilities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder,
in addition to installation of on-site sewage disposal facilities,
the installation and capping of building sewers, laterals and mains,
if studies of the Township indicate that extension of the Township
sewage collection system to serve the property appears probable or
necessary to protect public health.
A. When a feasibility analysis, conducted by the Township
Engineer, the Health Department, the Department of Environmental Protection,
or other governmental agency having jurisdiction, determines that
a sewage collection system is practicable, then a sewage collection
system, with connections to each building in a subdivision or land
development, shall be installed at the expense of the applicant or
subdivider, and connected to the Township sewage collection system.
B. If the Township sewage collection system is not available
in the vicinity, but the area in question is within the planning areas
for public sewers delineated on the Act 537 Plan, a sewage collection
system, together with all necessary laterals extending from the mains
to the street right-of-way lines, shall be constructed and installed
at the expense of the applicant or subdivider. The sewage main shall
be capped in accordance with applicable specifications at the limits
of the subdivision or land development; and the laterals shall be
capped in accordance with applicable specifications at the street
right-of-way lines. The sewage collection system installation shall
include the construction within rights-of-way or easements to bring
the sewage main to the future connection with the Township sewage
collection system.
C. If sewage collection systems are not to be installed
at the time of subdivision and development, subdividers shall grant,
reserve, and set aside easements in streets and roads for installation
and maintenance of sewage lines at such time that the subdivision
or land development shall be a part of the Township sewage collection
system.
D. When a capped sewage collection system is provided,
on-site disposal facilities shall also be provided.
E. The size, grade, location of manholes and other details
of the sewage collection system shall meet applicable specifications.
F. Lateral connections to each lot shown on the final
plan shall be installed to the right-of-way line of the street prior
to paving. Each building shall have a separate connection to the Township
sewage collection system.
G. Prior to the commencement of construction of the sewage
collection system in the subdivision or land development for connection
or future connection to the Township sewage collection system, the
subdivider or applicant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to
the Township a written agreement to and with the Township providing
for the construction, installation and completion of the sewage collection
system in the subdivision or land development and the connection or
future connection thereof to the Township system. The agreement shall
contain such terms and conditions as the Township shall require and
approve including, without limitation, terms and conditions concerning:
plans; permits; financing; inspections; approvals; dedication and
conveyance of sewerage facilities and appurtenances; costs, expenses
and deposits therefor; and bonds, guarantees and/or other financial
security. The Township shall provide the agreement to the subdivider
or applicant for execution, acknowledgement and delivery. The agreement
may be set forth as a separate instrument or included as part of the
agreement or agreements providing for the construction, installation,
completion and financial security to guarantee the completion of other
improvements and common amenities in or related to the subdivision
or land development.
H. The subdivider or applicant shall pay all applicable
fees, costs and charges, including deposits therefor, in such amounts
and at such times as the Board of Commissioners, by resolution, shall
establish from time to time, with respect to the construction, installation
and completion of the sewage collection system in the subdivision
or land development and the connection or future connection thereof
to the Township sewage collection system.
I. This section shall be applicable to all subdivisions
and land developments, whether utilizing public or private streets;
and in the case of a subdivision or land development utilizing private
streets, the subdivider or the applicant shall execute a recordable
covenant with the Township that, for the purposes of sewage connections,
assessments and rentals, the rights and liabilities of himself and
his grantees, heirs, successors, and assigns shall be the same as
if his property abutted a public street.
[Amended 8-22-1994 by Ord. No. 255; 10-21-1996
by Ord. No. 271]
If public sewage disposal is not available and
sewage treatment is on a project or individual lot basis, such private
facilities shall be installed by the subdivider, developer, builder
or property owner consistent with then-current law and regulations
of the Department of Environmental Protection and/or the Health Department,
and under the supervision of representatives of the either or both
of said departments.
A. Necessary tests and inspections. All percolation tests,
soil samples and other data to determine the size and extent of the
facilities needed, as such tests, samples and other data may be deemed
necessary by the Department of Environmental Protection and/or the
Health Department, shall be performed or provided by the subdivider,
developer, builder or property owner. During the installation of such
facilities and before final coverage thereof, the subdivider, developer,
building or property owner shall allow representatives of the Department
of Environmental Protection, the Health Department and/or the Township
to make such inspections and checks deemed necessary by the representatives
to assure that all requirements and specifications have been satisfied.
Such representatives shall be granted free access to the development
area at all times during the period of such testing, sampling, data
gathering and facilities installation and completion.
B. Certificate of approval. A certificate of approval,
or other evidence satisfactory to the Township, delivered to the Township
Secretary and indicating that the private facilities satisfy all applicable
requirements and specifications, shall be a requirement and condition
of final plan approval.
[Added 9-29-2003 by Ord. No. 356]
The Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized
to adopt, by resolution, rules and regulations for the maintenance
and repair of on-lot systems to be applied in those instances when
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requires
an agreement between the Township and a property owner for maintenance
and repair of a new on-lot individual sewage disposal system, or when
the Township reasonably believes that such an agreement is necessary
in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
Such rules and regulations may be amended from time to time by further
resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The rules and regulations
may include provisions for the payment of fees and the establishment
of an escrow account.