A.
Physical improvements to the proposed subdivision
or land development tract shall be provided, constructed and installed
as shown on the record plan, in accordance with the requirements of
the Township Board of Commissioners.
B.
As a condition to review of a final plan by the Township
Planning Commission, the developer shall agree with the Township Board
of Commissioners as to installations of all improvements shown on
the plan and required by this chapter. Before the record plan may
be endorsed by the Board of Commissioners, the developer shall submit
a completed and executed original copy of the subdivision improvements
agreements.
C.
All improvements installed by the developer shall
be constructed in accordance with the design specifications of the
Township Board of Commissioners. Where there are no applicable municipal
specifications furnished or from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or such other
state agency, as applicable, the Board of Commissioners may authorize
that specifications be prepared by a registered professional engineer.
The following improvements shall be provided,
constructed and installed by the developer as shown on the record
plan:
A.
Streets, curbs and sidewalks.
(1)
Streets shall be graded to the full width of the right-of-way,
surfaced and improved to the grades and dimensions shown on the plans,
profiles and cross sections submitted by the developer and approved
by the Board of Commissioners. In subdivisions or land developments
where sidewalks are not required, the sidewalk area shall be graded
in the same manner as if sidewalks were to be constructed.
B.
Sanitary sewers. Sanitary sewers shall be installed in accordance with the design standards set forth in § 168-26 of this chapter and the respective municipal authority having jurisdiction.
C.
Water supply and distribution systems. Water supply and distribution systems shall be installed in accordance with the design standards set forth in § 168-27 of this chapter and respective water authorities.
D.
Storm drainage systems.
(1)
Storm drainage systems shall be installed in accordance with the design and construction standards set forth in § 168-24 of this chapter.
(2)
Materials and installation shall conform to Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation Specifications, Publication 408, latest
edition, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Roadway Construction
Standards, latest edition. Trench backfill will be in accordance with
Township specifications.
E.
Monuments and markers.
(2)
Monuments shall be set with their top level with the
finished grade of the surrounding ground, as approved by the Township
Engineer.
(4)
A "monument" shall be a stone or concrete with a flat
top at least four inches in diameter or square. It is recommended
that the bottom sides or radii be at least two inches greater than
the top to minimize movements caused by frost. The monument should
contain an indented cross or dimple and should be at least 24 inches
in length.
F.
Street signs. Street signs shall be installed at all
street intersections. The design and placement of such signs shall
be done by the Township, the cost to be borne by the developer.
G.
Streetlights.
(1)
In accordance with the conditions to be agreed upon
by the developer, the Township Board of Commissioners and the appropriate
public utility, streetlights are to be installed in subdivisions and
land developments.
(2)
Streetlighting shall consist of along-street public
pole lighting or shall be provided by private on-lot post lighting,
or a combination thereof, as determined by the Commissioners.
A.
Notice.
(1)
The Township Engineer shall be notified at least 24
hours in advance of the commencement of any construction or installation
operation in order that provisions may be made for inspection by the
Township.
(2)
Construction and installation operations shall also
be subject to inspection by the Township officials during the progress
of the work. The subdivider, developer or builder shall pay for all
inspections.
B.
Improvement specifications. All required improvements
shall be constructed in accordance with the latest applicable specifications
and regulations as outlined previously in this article.
(1)
Testing. The Township may require various tests, including
but not limited to embankment compaction, concrete strength and aggregate
gradation. Said testing shall be performed by a qualified laboratory,
acceptable to the Township, which shall submit an independent report
directly to the Township. All testing costs shall be paid by the subdivider,
developer or builder.
(2)
Sample of materials. During or after construction
of required improvement, should the Township require a sample of materials,
said sample shall be furnished by the appropriate contractor, in a
form specified by the Township Engineer, at no cost to the Township.
C.
Delivery slips. Copies of all delivery slips for materials
used in the construction of any storm sewers, sanitary sewers, roads,
curbs, sidewalks or any other facilities within a Township right-of-way
or easement shall be supplied to the Township.
Certain improvements beyond the geographical boundaries of a site to be subdivided and/or developed, including but not limited to road improvements, may be required to be constructed where it can clearly be demonstrated that such improvements have been made necessary solely through the additional burden imposed by the subdivision and/or development of the site. The Solicitor shall render final judgment in any instances where a dispute arises as to the direct casual relationship for the improvement(s). The subdivider or developer shall be required to cover costs which may be incurred by the Township or other governmental jurisdiction in order to make these improvements feasible. The legal and financial arrangements to cover costs of the off-site improvements shall be the same as those prescribed in § 168-48.
Before the Board of Commissioners shall cause
its approval to be endorsed upon the final plans of any subdivision
or land development (except in the case of minor subdivision, wherein
the Board imposes no condition or conditions for the approval of the
plan) and as a requirement for the approval thereof, the owners shall
enter into a written agreement with the Township in the manner and
form set forth by the Township Solicitor.