[Ord. 614, 12/29/1992, § 601; as amended by Ord.
680, 12/28/1998]
Physical improvements to the property being subdivided or developed
shall be provided, constructed and installed as shown on the record
plan in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or other
Borough ordinances or regulations, whichever is more restrictive.
A.
As a condition to review of a final plan by the Borough Planning
Commission and Borough Council the subdivider shall agree with the
Borough as to the installation of all improvements shown on the plan
and required by this chapter or other Borough ordinances or regulations.
Before the record plan is endorsed by the Borough Planning Commission
and Borough Council the subdivider shall submit an executed original
copy of an agreement with the Borough as to the responsibilities and
obligations for improvements under the provisions of this chapter.
Such agreement shall be in form and content satisfactory to the Borough
Solicitor and shall be recorded if deemed appropriate by the Borough.
B.
All improvements installed by the subdivider or developer shall be
constructed in accordance with the design specifications of the Borough
including any promulgated by a Borough Authority. Where there are
no applicable Borough specifications, improvements shall be constructed
as determined by the Borough in accordance with the specifications
of the Borough Engineer, County Engineer, Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters or such other State
agency as applicable. If there are no applicable Borough or State
regulations the Borough may authorize that specifications be prepared
by the Borough Engineer or an engineering consultant at the expense
of the owner or the developer.
C.
Supervision of the installation of the required Borough improvements
shall in all cases be the responsibility of the Borough or of the
appropriate State regulatory agency at the expense of the owner or
developer. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to give
to the Borough sufficient notice of the time of installation of municipal
improvements in order that the Borough Engineer may supervise said
installation.
D.
Where required by the Borough improvements shall be extended to the
boundaries of the subdivision or land development to facilitate extension
into adjacent properties.
[Ord. 614, 12/29/1992, § 602; as amended by Ord.
680, 12/28/1998]
The following improvements as shown on the record plan shall
be provided by the subdivider or developer in all subdivisions and
land developments.
A.
Street Grading. All streets shall be graded to the full right-of-way
width.
B.
Cartway Paving. All streets shall be paved to full cartway widths (as shown on the final plan) and as required by § 22-502(3) of this chapter.
C.
Curbs. Vertical curbs shall be installed along both sides of all
streets, except along service streets, in accordance with Borough
specifications.
D.
Sidewalks.
(1)
Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets except
that sidewalks are required on only one side of marginal access streets
at a location specified by the Borough and are not required along
service streets.
(2)
All sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with Borough
specifications.
E.
Sewers.
(1)
Storm Sewers. Storm sewers and related facilities shall be installed consistent with the design principles and requirements contained in Part 5 of this chapter and Borough standards.
(2)
Sanitary Sewage Disposal System(s):
(a)
Sanitary sewage disposal systems shall be provided consistent with the design standards and requirements contained in Part 5 of this chapter.
(b)
Wherever a subdivider proposes that individual onsite sanitary
sewage disposal systems shall be utilized within the subdivision the
subdivider shall either install such an approved facility approved
by DEP or shall guarantee (by deed restriction or otherwise), as a
condition of the sale of each lot or parcel within the subdivision,
that such facilities can be installed by the purchaser of such lot
or parcel.
(c)
In all other cases the subdivider shall connect to a public
sanitary sewage system. The design and installation of such public
system shall be subject to the approval of the Borough Engineer and
the Borough Authority.
(d)
Where studies by the Borough Planning Commission or a Borough
Authority indicate that construction or extension of sanitary trunk
sewers to serve the property being subdivided or developed appears
probable within a reasonably short time (up to five years) the Borough
Planning Commission and the Borough Council shall require the installation
and capping of sanitary sewer mains and house connections in addition
to the installation of temporary, individual, onsite sanitary sewage
disposal.
F.
Water Supply.
(1)
Water supply system(s) shall be installed consistent with design principles and requirements contained in Part 5 of this chapter.
(2)
Where the subdivider proposes that individual onsite water supply
systems shall be utilized within the subdivision, the subdivision
shall either install such facilities or shall guarantee (by deed restriction
or otherwise), as a condition of the sale of each lot or parcel within
the subdivision that the facilities can be installed by the purchaser
of such lot or parcel.
(3)
Wherever feasible, the subdivision shall be provided with a
complete public water distribution system. The design and installation
of such public system shall be subject to the approval of the Borough
Engineer.
G.
Fire Hydrants. Wherever a public water system is provided, fire hydrants
suitable for the coupling of equipment serving the Borough shall be
installed at approximate 400 feet intervals along streets. Locations
of hydrants shall be approved by the Borough.
H.
Monuments.
(1)
Monuments shall be accurately placed at changes in directions
of lines in the boundary (perimeter) of the property being subdivided.
The subdivider, or his representative, shall notify the Borough Engineer
in order that he may inspect the placement of the monuments before
they are covered.
(2)
All monuments shall be placed by a registered professional engineer
or surveyor so that the scored (by an indented cross or drill hole
of not more than 1/4 inch diameter in the top of the monument) point
shall coincide exactly with point of intersection of the lines being
monumented.
(3)
Monuments shall be set with their top level with the finished
grade of the surrounding ground, except that 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
within the right-of-way lines of the street on a range line five feet
distant from the right-of-way line and at the following locations:
(a)
At least one monument at each intersection.
(b)
At changes in direction of street lines excluding curb arcs
at intersections.
(c)
At each end of each curbed street line excluding curb arcs at
intersections.
(d)
At such places where topographical or other conditions make
it impossible to sight between two otherwise required monuments, intermediate
monuments shall be placed.
(e)
At such other places along the line of streets as may be determined
by the Borough Engineer to be necessary so that any street may be
readily defined in the future.
I.
Metal markers shall be placed at all lot corners:
J.
Street Signs. Street signs shall be installed at all street intersections.
The design and placement of the such signs shall be by the Borough,
the cost of which shall be borne by the subdivider.
K.
Street Lights. The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated
with the planning and installation of the street lighting system along
all public streets. The type and location of street lighting shall
be approved by the Borough consistent with the standards of the applicable
utility.
L.
Shade Trees. Shade trees shall be purchased and planted by the owner or developer in and along all public streets in accordance with the species, standards and specifications found in § 22-511 of this chapter.
M.
Landscaping Plan. A landscaping plan shall be furnished for approval
by the Borough as to kind, size and location of trees, shrubs and
other plantings for all commercial, industrial and multifamily developments.
N.
Traffic Signs and Other Control Devices. When deemed necessary by
the Borough, traffic signals and other control devices shall be provided
and installed subject to Borough specifications.
O.
Erosion and Sediment Control Measures. Installation necessary to
implement the erosion and sediment control plan shall be made by the
subdivider or developer.
P.
Guide Rail.
(1)
When required in "Design Manual, Part 2, Highway Design" by
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, January 1990 edition,
guide rail shall be provided.
(2)
The design and selection of guide rail shall generally be in
accordance with the standards in "Design Manual, Part 2, Highway Design,"
January 1990 edition; however, the Borough shall approve all guide
rail systems.
Q.
All improvements shall be designed and installed in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
