[Amended 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 202]
A. Street classifications.
(1) The following street classification system is hereby adopted for
all proposed streets in the Township:
(a)
Arterial street, refer to Detail RD-01 of the Township Minimum
Construction Standards and Details.
(b)
Commercial collector street, refer to Detail RD-02 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(c)
Residential collector street, refer to Detail RD-03 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(d)
Local commercial street, refer to Detail RD-04 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(e)
Local residential street, refer to Detail RD-05 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(2) The functional classification of all existing streets is as specified
and adopted by the Township in its Comprehensive Plan. Where a proposed
development abuts an existing street, the street it shall be improved
and widened in accordance with its classification for the full length
of the development.
(3) The functional classification of any proposed street that is not
specified in the current Comprehensive Plan of the Township, adopted
by the Township, shall be determined by the Engineer consistent with
the definitions for the street classification system.
(4) The functional classification of all proposed residential streets
is based on the average daily traffic volumes generated by the proposed
residential development as specified in the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 6th Edition. All proposed
streets where the anticipated average daily traffic volume generated
by the development exceeds 500 vehicles per day shall be designated
as collector streets.
(5) The functional classification of all proposed streets in a commercial
development is based on the average daily traffic volume generated
by the proposed commercial development as specified in the Institute
of Transportation Engineers (ITE) General Manual, 6th Edition. All
proposed streets where the anticipated average daily traffic volume
generated by the development exceeds 300 vehicles per day shall be
designated as collector streets.
B. Street grading and paving standards.
(1) Arterial streets (RD-01). Typical section of grading, paving, curbing,
underdrains and berm grading for all arterial streets shall be approved
in accordance with construction standards on Detail RD-01 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details. Geometric design shall
be in accordance with the appropriate design speed as specified in
Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details
and as determined by the Township upon recommendation by the Engineer,
the design standards of the Township Code, Subdivision of Land, and
this Code.
(2) Commercial/collector street (RD-02). Typical section of paving, underdrains
and berm grading for commercial/collector streets shall be installed
in accordance with the construction standards on Detail RD-02 of the
Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details. Geometric design
shall be in accordance with the appropriate design speed as specified
in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details and as determined by the Township upon recommendation by the
Township Engineer, the design standards of the Township Code, Subdivision
of Land, and this Code.
(3) Residential collector street (RD-03). Typical section of paving,
underdrains and berm grading for residential collector streets shall
be in accordance with the construction standards on Detail RD-03 of
the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details. Geometric
design shall be installed in accordance with the appropriate design
speed as specified in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction
Standards and Details and as determined by the Township upon recommendation
of the Township Engineer, the design standards of the Township Code,
Subdivision of Land, and this Code.
(4) Local commercial street (RD-04). Typical section of grading, paving,
curbing, underdrains and berm grading for local commercial or industrial
streets shall be installed in accordance with the construction standards
on Detail RD-04 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details. Geometric design shall be in accordance with the appropriate
design speed as specified in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum
Construction Standards and Details and as determined by the Township
upon recommendation of the Township Engineer, the design standards
of the Township Code, Subdivision of Land, and this Code.
(5) Local residential street (RD-05). Typical section of grading, paving,
curbing, underdrains and berm grading for minor local residential
streets shall be installed in accordance with the construction standards
on Detail RD-05 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details. Geometric design shall be in accordance with the appropriate
design speed as specified in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum
Construction Standards and Details and as determined by the Township
upon recommendation of the Township Engineer, the design standards
of the Township Code, Subdivision of Land, and this Code.
(6) Materials. The base course and wearing surface of all streets shall
be constructed in accordance with the standards of this Code, and
all materials used shall meet the latest Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation specifications. Additional base course depths may be
required as the Engineer may determine to be necessary for the type
of street that has been proposed.
(7) Bituminous curb underdrain. Permanent underdrains of a size and slope
to be determined by the Engineer shall be installed on the upper or
higher side of all streets, in cut areas where they are necessary
to prevent the infiltration of water under the paved roadway and at
the low points in all roads or streets. All underdrains shall parallel
the roadway as nearly as possible and shall be in accordance with
the construction standards on Details RD-01, RD-02, RD-03, RD-04,
RD-05, and SS-16 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details.
(8) Shoulders. Street shoulders shall be graded for the full width of
the right-of-way in accordance with the typical street section in
this Code and thoroughly compacted by rolling all shoulders. Slopes
and berms shall be seeded to prevent erosion.
(9) Utilities in streets. All utilities crossing streets shall be installed
in trenches backfilled and compacted with aggregate meeting the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation specifications and approved by the Engineer,
and all other utilities within the right-of-way of streets shall be
installed before the base, binder and bituminous wearing course is
installed.
(10)
Trench repaving for bituminous paving (RD-19). All pavement
restoration in bituminous pavement shall be constructed in accordance
with the construction standard in Detail RD-19 of the Township Minimum
Construction Standards and Details.
(11)
Paving notch Detail (RD-15). New asphalt pavement shall meet
existing asphalt pavement in accordance with the construction standard
in Detail RD-15 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details.
(12)
Two-phase paving. When the bituminous paving is in a subdivision
or other land development being developed at that time and it is anticipated
that construction activity and heavy material hauling will be taking
place for an extended period of time. A one-inch skim coat of either
FJ-1 bituminous material or 9.5mm HMA wearing course material shall
be applied. The final bituminous wearing course material shall be
installed as specified in the developer's agreement.
(13)
Curb ramps. The location and design of all curb ramps for access
by disabled persons shall be approved by the Engineer. Such approval
does not represent compliance with the Accessibility Guidelines of
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Curb cuts in straight curbs shall be in accordance with
the current edition of PennDOT RC-67M.
C. Street design criteria.
(1) All street classifications. Geometric design shall be in accordance with §
180-21, Street requirements, of the Township Code and Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(a)
Clear sight triangle. No obstructions shall be located within
the right-of-way or lot that obscures visibility at the intersection
of two streets or of a street and a residential driveway. A clear
sight triangle, as defined by this Code, shall be maintained free
of any obstructions. The sides of the clear sight triangle shall be
measured along the center line of the intersecting streets and shall
meet the minimum standards shown in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum
Construction Standards and Details. The clear sight triangle shall
be shown on the final plat for recording if it is beyond the boundary
of the right-of-way.
(b)
Minimum sight distance. When a new street intersects an existing
street, the minimum sight distance at the intersection shall be provided
in accordance with the requirements of minimum sight distance shown
in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details.
(c)
Roadway design grade specification. The minimum allowable street
grade shall be 1%. The maximum allowable street grade shall be 12%
in accordance with Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction
Standards and Details.
(d)
Sight distance: for vertical curves, shall be of adequate length
in order to provide minimum sight distances in accordance with Detail
RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(e)
Minimum center-line radii for horizontal curves shall be of
adequate length to provide a minimum sight distance in accordance
with Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details.
(f)
Minimum right-of-way and cartway width shall be as per Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details unless otherwise required by Township Code §
180-21N(2).
(g)
Minimum transient distances between reverse curves shall be
as specified in Detail RD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction
Standards and Details.
(2) Local residential (RD-08) and commercial culs-de-sac (RD-09): Culs-de-sac
shall meet the minimum standards shown in Details RD-08 and RD-09
of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details and the
Township Subdivision of Land Code.
(3) Barricade for dead-end roads (RD-23). A barricade for dead-end roads
meeting the standard in Detail RD-23 of the Township Minimum Construction
Standards and Details shall be provided by the developer when required
by the Engineer.
(4) Pavement marking. All stop bars, symbols, transverse markings and
crosswalks shall be cold white plastic meeting Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation specifications. All longitude lines shall be Traffic
Zone Paint, Type II Waterborne.
(5) Cul-de-sac with island: planting requirement to allow emergency,
maintenance and delivery vehicles. Refer to Detail RD-10 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(6) Temporary hammerhead: turnaround shall meet the minimum standards
shown in Detail RD-11 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards
and Details.
(7) Cul-de-sac with island: residential or commercial, refer to Details
RD-12 and RD13 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details.
[Amended 3-8-2004 by Ord.
No. 134; 8-10-2015 by Ord. No. 199]
See Chapter
173 for stormwater management and MS4 prohibited discharge provisions.
Design standards. All sanitary sewage facilities
and all public water facilities shall be constructed in accordance
with the design standards and requirements of all public boards or
bodies having jurisdiction.
[Amended 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 202]
A. Sidewalks (concrete). All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance
with the following standards and as illustrated in Details RD-20 and
SD-08 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details. Ramps for the physically challenged shall be provided
at intersections and crosswalks.
B. Walkways.
(1) Minimum width. Walkways shall be a minimum of four feet wide. In
parking lots they shall be an additional 30 inches wide or separated
by an additional 30 inches of green space on each side where automobiles
or other vehicles may overhang the walkway.
(2) Height. Walkways in relation to parking lots and driveways shall
be raised to the same height as sidewalks in relation to streets.
Refer to Details RD-04 and SD-08 of the Township Minimum Construction
Standards and Details.
C. Multipurpose walking and biking paths.
(1) Eight feet minimum; 10 feet desirable.
(2) Multipurpose walking and biking paths shall be constructed as per
Detail RD-21 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(3) Material shall be asphalt paving or other material if approved by
the Township.
[Amended 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 202]
A. Minimum paving standards.
(1) For driveways and parking areas for single-family: none.
(2) All driveways and parking areas other than single-family shall have
an aggregate base course, a bituminous binder course and a bituminous
wearing course with sufficient structural strength to carry anticipated
wheel loads.
B. Parking area standards.
(1) Slopes.
(a)
Maximum five-percent cross slope (along length of vehicle).
(b)
Maximum seven-percent longitudinal slope (perpendicular to vehicle).
(c)
Minimum one-percent cross slope or longitudinal slope.
(2) Concrete mountable curbs (SD-06). When required, mountable curbs
shall be constructed to the standard in Detail SD-06 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(a)
Concrete curb detail (SD-10). When required, concrete curbs
shall be constructed to the standard in Detail SD-10 of the Township
Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(b)
Depressed concrete curb detail (SD-11). When required, depressed
concrete curbs shall be constructed to the standard in Detail SD-11
of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(c)
Typical street section with depressed concrete curb detail (SD-11)
or depressed bituminous curb (RD-18). When required, typical street
section with depressed concrete curbs shall be constructed to the
standard in Details SD-11 and RD-18 of the Township Minimum Construction
Standards and Details.
(d)
Plain concrete curb with gutter detail (SD-12). When required,
plain concrete curb with gutter shall be constructed to the standard
in Detail SD-14 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and
Details.
(3) Curb ramps. The location and design of all curb ramps for access
by disabled persons shall be approved by the Engineer. Such approval
does not represent compliance with the accessibility guidelines of
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(4) Accessible parking sign (SD-09). Parking spaces required or designated
to be accessible for the physically challenged shall be identified
by the installation of an accessible parking sign meeting the requirements
Detail SD-09 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
Where fire hydrants are required, they shall
be installed pursuant to specifications of the body having jurisdiction.
[Amended 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 202]
All guide rails shall be constructed in accordance with Detail
RD-22 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
Where Cable television is to be installed, it
shall be installed pursuant to the specifications of the body having
jurisdiction.
Where electric is to be installed, it shall
be installed pursuant to the specifications of the body having jurisdiction.
Where gas is to be installed, it shall be installed
pursuant to the specifications of the body having jurisdiction.
Where water is to be installed, it shall be
installed pursuant to the specifications of the body having jurisdiction.
All installations, locations, and materials
shall comply with Township and PA DOT standards.
A. Traffic regulatory sign details and procedures.
(2) Speed limit signs (25 mph, unless noted).
(5) Weight, size and load restrictions.
(7) Stopping, standing and parking restrictions.
(8) Hazardous grade speed limits.
(10)
No turns on red restrictions.
(11)
Removal of traffic hazards.
(12)
School zones and school zone speed limits.
(13)
Special speeds on bridges or elevated structures.
(14)
Creation of one-way streets.
B. All traffic control signs (other than street names
signs) must use the following specifications:
(2) Must use easy erect channel.
(3) Ten-foot long galvanized steel posts.
(4) Three-foot counter sink posts.
(6) Theft proof nuts and bolts.
(7) All traffic control signs must be at least seven feet
to the bottom of the sign, and two feet to five feet behind the curb.
(8) Signs, when not at an intersection should be placed
between lots, on lot lines.
(9) Arrows indicate flow of traffic.
C. Street name signs.
(1) Developers may order street signs through the Township.
(2) The standard Brighton Township street sign will have
the following specifications:
(a)
The street name shall appear on street name
signs in capital letters six inches high.
(b)
Prefixes such as "North" shall be abbreviated
to N.
(c)
Suffixes such as "Drive" shall be abbreviated
to DR.
(d)
Prefixes and suffixes shall be four inches high.
(e)
The street name sign shall have 3M or equal
white reflective lettering, on 3M 7725-58 or equal greenish background.
(f)
Signs shall be mounted on nine-inch-wide extruded
aluminum blanks predrilled to accept vandal-proof hardware.
(g)
Required length of sign shall be determined
by the road name.
(h)
Post brackets and cross brackets for mounting
the signs must have a twelve-inch long slot for securing the signs
and also be drilled to accept vandal-proof hardware.
(i)
The vandal-proof hardware shall consist of bolts
with a 12 part socket head.
(j)
Sign posts shall be galvanized, 10.5 feet by
2.25 inches OD x two feet ID round posts.
(3) Location.
(a)
All street name signs should be located on the
corner opposite of where a stop sign will be.
(b)
Post must be embedded in 24 inches to 30 inches
of concrete and two feet to five feet behind the curbs.
(4) Developers may install custom-made street name signs.
The specifications shall be as follows:
(a)
Letter height must be four inch minimum.
(b)
Letter width must be one-and-one-half-inch minimum.
(c)
Letter stroke width must be three-fourths-inch
minimum.
(d)
Letter color must be white or white reflective
material
(e)
The background color must be contrasting from
that of the letters.
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*NOTE: All custom-made street name signs shall
be the responsibility of the respective homeowners' association and
shall be identified in the homeowners' association documents. in the
event that a custom-made sign for any reason may need to be replaced,
it shall be replaced in a reasonable amount of time or the Township
may replace it with a standard Brighton Township sign.
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(5) Type of installation required:
(a)
Four-way signs shall be installed at all intersections
where at least one of the connecting roads are throughways that lead
to another street. If one of the streets has no outlet, then only
a two-way sign shall be required.
(b)
Two-way signs shall be installed at intersections
where none of the streets are throughways that lead to another street.
D. Where required by the Township, the developer shall
install one "No Street Parking by Brighton Township Ordinance" sign
at the street entrance or entrance(s) to every plan. Specifications.
(1) The sign must be installed within the first 100 feet
of the entrance(s) to every development on the right-hand side of
the street.
(2) The sign design must be provided using specifications
below (i.e., red lettering on reflective white background).
(a)
Sign dimensions are 24 inches wide and 30 inches
in height;
(b)
The background must be white and be reflective;
(c)
The lettering must be red;
(d)
The sign must be outlined in red which is to
be five-eighths-inch stoke width;
(e)
The lettering for "No Street Parking" is to
be four inches in height and five-eighths-inch stroke width;
(f)
The lettering for "by Brighton Township Ordinance"
is to be two inches in height and three-eighths-inch stroke width;
(g)
The layout of the sign shall be in accordance
with current Penn DOT regulations.
E. Final approval.
(1) All identification and traffic warning and regulatory
signage must be installed prior to the Township issuing any building
permits.
(2) Bonds shall not be released for the streets until
all signage installations receive final approval from the Township
Engineer.
(3) When all signs have been installed, the developer
must request the Township to review the installations. The Township
will give written acceptance/denial. (A copy must go to the Township.)
(4) All developers must purchase and install all signs
on their own. The Township will not order, pay for, receive, store
or install any signs, posts, etc., for the developer.
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Middletown, PA 15057
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[Amended 12-12-2015 by Ord. No. 146; 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 202]
The Township may require developers to install street lighting
along those streets in the development to be dedicated to public use.
All street lighting shall be installed in compliance with Township
standards for work in Township rights-of-way. (See Detail SD-07 of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.)
Payment for the energizing and maintenance of the street lights shall
be the responsibility of the developer and/or the appropriate homeowners'
association.
[Amended 4-11-2016 by Ord. No. 202]
A. Street tree planting specifications. Trees shall be of substantially
uniform size and shape and have straight trunks. Trees shall be properly
planted and staked and provisions made by the developer for regular
watering and maintenance until the development is complete and Township
acceptance of streets. Dead and dying trees shall be replaced by the
developer during the next planting season after the initial planting.
The following standards shall be used during planting as approved
by the Engineer:
(1) (SD-03) Evergreen/deciduous tree planting detail: See Detail SD-03
of the Township Minimum Construction Standards and Details.
(2) (SD-04) Shrub planting detail: See Detail SD-04 of the Township Minimum
Construction Standards and Details.
The maximum allowable slope on an embankment
shall be two horizontal: one vertical (ratio). All embankments steeper
than 2:1 shall require a retaining system.
All exterior parking lots, driveways, vehicular
access aisles, pedestrian access areas and loading spaces shall be
sufficiently illuminated so as to provide safe on-site movements.
A. Illumination shall be by sharp cutoff fixture-type
with flush-mounted lens cap only.
B. Fixtures shall be mounted parallel to the ground surface.
Lighting for the purpose of highlighting a structure or landscape
feature shall be exempt from this requirement, provided that the source
of such light shall not be visible from the property lines or public
right-of-way.
C. Illumination shall not exceed one footcandle at all
property boundaries.
D. There shall be no direct or sky-reflected glare, whether
from floodlights or from high-temperature processes (for example,
combustion or welding), so as to be visible from within any R-District.