[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 1; as amended by Ord. No. 2020-564, 5/13/2020]
The intent of this Part is to prevent and, where existing, to
alleviate blockages of or impediments to the flow of surface water
along public roads due to the existence of private lanes or driveways
opening onto such roads. Further, this Part is intended to prevent
surface water issuing from such private lanes and driveways from entering
onto, or otherwise deleteriously affecting the integrity or safety
of, such public roads.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 2; as amended by Ord. No. 2020-564, 5/13/2020]
1.
The location and design of all new private lane and driveway entrances shall conform to the requirements and specifications set forth in § 22-424 of the Borough of Red Hill Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
2.
The design and specifications for all new parking areas and internal driveways shall conform to the requirements and specifications set forth in § 22-426 of the Borough of Red Hill Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
3.
Every
private lane or driveway constructed after the date of this Part shall,
at its intersection with a public road, have such drains, culverts,
gutters or other devices for the purpose of facilitating storm drainage
as the Borough, or its authorized agent, shall determine to be required.
A.
Where a driveway or private lane slopes downward toward its intersection
with a public road, a structure shall be installed to intercept and
collect the rainwater runoff from the driveway. In general, this structure
shall be located at the point of intersection of the driveway and
the roadside drainage swale; however, where special circumstances
so dictate, the Borough may require a different location.
B.
Drainage interceptor structures shall be of following three types:
(1)
Type A. Concrete trench drain with welded steel grate.
(2)
Type B. Slotted drain pipe.
(3)
Type C. Concrete epoxy prefabricated drain trench.
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Type of structure to be used shall be according to Table 1 of Appendix A. Construction details shall be as shown in Appendix.[1]
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Editor’s Note: Appendix A is included at the end of this Chapter.
C.
Where driveways are level with road surface, or slope downward away
from road, a standard culvert of corrugated steel pipe, reinforced
concrete pipe or similar material approved by Borough shall be used
at roadway swale. Size shall be as required by Borough to carry the
flow in roadway swale, or such larger size as may be required by swale
invert elevation.
D.
Where the Borough determines that groundwater seepage from a property
will cause moisture problems in the roadway base, subsurface drains
shall be installed. No additional measures are required if the driveway
utilizes Type A or C interceptors. Where either a slotted drainpipe,
or a standard drainage culvert is to be used, said pipe or culvert
shall be perforated, and bedded in six-inch type 2B crushed aggregate.
Where an existing, unperforated culvert is presently installed, an
aggregate trench drain may be installed on the property owner's side
of the existing culvert, constructed as shown in Appendix.
E.
Minimum length for all driveway entrances culverts or other structures
shall be 27 feet.
F.
Borough may, at its sole discretion, waive the requirements for type
A, B or C structure, and allow the driveway to be constructed with
a standard culvert as in subsection (C), above, and a swale constructed
across the driveway to intercept runoff. Such waiver shall only be
allowed under the following conditions:
(1)
Maximum slope of driveway is 5% for a distance of 50 feet from
roadway swale.
(2)
Applicant can demonstrate to Borough satisfaction that the cross-swale
can be effectively constructed and drained away from driveway in a
manner which will not fill up and eliminate swale.
(3)
Swale, when constructed, shall have sides with a maximum slope
of 12 1/2% and a maximum depth of two feet below the intersection
of the drive with the roadway.
(4)
Swale invert shall be minimum of 15 feet from roadway edge.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 3; as amended by Ord. No. 2019-563, 1/6/2020; and by Ord. No. 2020-564, 5/13/2020]
1.
Permit
Required; Insurance. In the case of any new private lane or driveway
opening onto a Borough road, the person constructing such driveway
shall first obtain from the Borough a permit for road occupancy. This
permit shall state the requirements to be met by the driveway at its
intersection with the roadway including, but not limited to, location
type of drainage device(s) and time limits for the work to be completed.
A.
The obtaining of such permit, and the installation of the required
drainage device(s), shall be a precondition to the issuance of a zoning
permit for any new building or structure served by the new driveway.
B.
The Borough may, at its sole discretion, waive this precondition
so as to permit the installation of the drainage device(s) to be delayed
until the possibility of damage by construction equipment is past.
In such case, the applicant shall post with the Borough financial
security sufficient in the Borough's opinion, to defray the cost of
construction if applicant should fail to construct the required improvements.
Such financial security shall be in the form of an escrow account,
a letter of credit or such other instrument as the Borough shall find
acceptable.
C.
Prior to the issuance of a road occupancy permit, the person constructing
the private lane or driveway shall submit to the Borough a certificate
of insurance evidencing general commercial liability insurance is
in effect in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000
in the aggregate and naming Red Hill Borough, its elected and appointed
officials, agents, successors and assigns as an additional insured
under the aforesaid liability insurance policy. The certificate of
insurance shall state that the insurance policy may not be amended,
canceled or terminated without prior written notice to Red Hill Borough.
A stop work order will be issued for any amended, canceled or terminated
policy if a new certificate of insurance, acceptable to the Borough,
has not been provided.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2021-576, 10/13/2021]
2.
Construction Standards. In addition to the design requirements set forth in § 22-426 of the Borough of Red Hill Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, the construction standards set forth below shall be applicable.
A.
Single-Family Residential Developments. The driveways and parking
areas for single-family residential developments shall have a thickness
of not less than six inches, the base of which shall consist of four
inches base course of 2A modified stone compacted, and a surface which
shall be two inches compacted thickness of ID-2A wearing course. The
paving shall be constructed both as to materials and workmanship in
accordance with specifications and standards promulgated by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation now in force or hereafter revised and
on an approved firm subgrade.
B.
Multifamily, Commercial and Industrial Driveways and Parking Areas.
All driveways and parking areas in multifamily dwellings, commercial
and industrial areas shall have a thickness not less than 10 1/2
inches, the base of which shall consist of two layers of crushed aggregate
base course (PennDOT standard) as compacted, and a surface of which
shall be 1 1/2 inches of asphalt binder course and one inch asphalt
wearing course as compacted. The paving shall be constructed both
as to materials and workmanship in accordance with specifications
and standards promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
now in force or hereafter revised and on an approved firm subgrade.
3.
Inspections.
A.
The construction of all driveways and parking areas will be subject
to the inspection and approval of the Borough. The Borough shall be
notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of construction.
B.
Failure to follow these rules and regulations will prevent use and
occupancy of the structure until it can be proven that the driveway
was constructed properly.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 4]
Every owner of a private driveway or lane opening upon the public
roads of the Borough shall, upon written notice from the Borough,
construct, install, alter or reconstruct such conduits, drains, interceptors
or gutters required to correct the drainage problem referred to in
the notice. Such repair or reconstruction shall include the installation
of the above mentioned improvements and/or the alteration of grades
and lines of the drive or lane, and shall be done to the specifications
of the Borough or its authorized agent.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 5]
Written notice shall be given to all affected property owners
to construct, reconstruct or install drainage facilities under or
around their private driveways. Service of notice shall be considered
as made on the date when said written notice is either mailed to said
owners, if they known, or posted on the premises of said owners or
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Borough. Said
notice shall include a statement of the times and place at which said
owner may obtain from the Borough the specifications, lien and grade
of the pipes, drains and gutters required to be installed.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 6]
If any owner of a private lane or driveway shall fail to construct
or to arrange with the Borough to construct pipes, gutters, conduits
or drains within 90 days of service of notice to do so, Red Hill Borough
may construct or cause the same to be constructed and charge the cost
thereof to the owner of the lane or driveway, along with any additional
penalty authorized by law.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 7]
The cost of any such construction or installation done by the
Red Hill Borough shall be a lien upon the premises from the time of
the commencement of the work. Any such lien may be collected by an
action in assumpsit or by lien filed in the manner provided by law
for filing and collection of municipal claims.
[Ord. 344, 12/5/1989, § 8; as amended by Ord. 424,
5/12/2004, § 1]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
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DETAIL "C" -- ACCO TRENCH DRAIN DETAIL (INTERCEPTOR TYPE 'C')
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DETAIL "D" -- CRUSHED AGGREGATE TRENCH DRAIN DETAIL
(to be used to intercept groundwater seepage above an existing
non-perforated culvert
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