[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 501]
The following principles, standards and requirements will be
applied by the Township Commissioners and Planning Commission to evaluate
plans for proposed subdivision or land developments. The standards
and requirements outlined herein shall be considered minimum standards
and requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals
and general welfare. Where literal compliance with the standards herein
specified is clearly impractical, the Commissioners may modify or
adjust the standards to permit reasonable utilization of property,
while securing substantial conformance with the objectives of this
chapter.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 502]
1.
Land shall be suited to the purposes for which it is to be subdivided
or developed.
2.
Land which is unsuitable for development because of hazards to life,
safety, health or property shall not be subdivided or developed until
such hazards have been eliminated or unless adequate safeguards against
such hazard are provided for in the subdivision or land development
plan. Land included as having unsuitable characteristics would be
the following:
A.
Land subject to flooding or which has a high groundwater table.
B.
Land which, if developed, will create or aggravate a flooding condition
upon other land.
C.
Land subject to subsidence.
D.
Land subject to underground fires.
E.
Land containing significant areas of slopes greater than 10%.
F.
Land which, because of topography or means of access, is considered
hazardous by the Township Commissioners.
G.
Land which is subject to ground pollution or contamination.
3.
Proposed subdivision of land developments shall be coordinated with
existing nearby neighborhoods so that the community as a whole may
develop harmoniously.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 503]
1.
Proposed streets shall be properly related to such street plans or
parts thereof as have been officially prepared and adopted by the
Township and shall be coordinated with existing or proposed streets
in adjoining subdivisions or land developments.
2.
Proposed streets shall further conform to such county and state road
and highway plans as have been prepared, adopted or filed as prescribed
by law.
3.
Streets shall be related to the topography so as to produce usable
lots and acceptable grades.
4.
Access shall be given to all lots and portions of the tract in the
subdivision or land development and to adjacent unsubdivided territory
unless the topography clearly indicates that such connection is not
feasible. Streets giving such access shall be improved to the limits
of the subdivision or land development and shall be improved to Township
specifications. Reserve strips and landlocked areas shall not be created.
5.
Streets shall be laid out to preserve the integrity of their design.
Local access streets shall be laid out to discourage their use by
through traffic and, where possible, arterial streets shall be designed
for use by through traffic.
6.
Where the proposed subdivision or land development contains or is
adjacent to an existing or a proposed arterial street or a highway
designated as a limited access highway by the appropriate highway
authorities, provisions shall be made for marginal access streets
at a distance acceptable for the appropriate use of the land between
the arterial street or limited access highway and the marginal access
streets. The Commissioners may also require rear service areas, double
frontage lots or such other treatment as will provide protection for
abutting properties, reduction in the number of intersections with
primary streets and separation of local and through traffic.
7.
Half or partial streets will not be permitted in new subdivisions
or land developments except where essential to reasonable subdivision
or development of a tract in conformance with the other requirements
and standards of this chapter and where, in addition, satisfactory
assurance for dedication of the remaining part of the street can be
secured.
8.
Wherever a tract to be subdivided or developed borders and existing
half or partial street, the entire street shall be shown on the plan.
9.
Dead-end streets shall be prohibited, except as stubs (with adequate
turning capability) to permit future street extension into adjoining
tracts, or when designed as cul-de-sac.
10.
New reserve strips, including those controlling access to streets,
shall be forbidden.
11.
Where adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets
in a proposed subdivision or land development shall be made to provide
for the proper projection of streets into the unsubdivided land.
12.
Street names shall be coordinated with existing or platted street
names, and if a new street is a continuation of or is aligned with
an existing or platted street, it shall bear the same name as the
existing or platted street.
13.
No street shall be laid out or opened which extends to or crosses
any boundary between the Township and any other municipality except
with the specific approval of the Commissioners and upon such condition
as the Commissioners may impose. If the street is proposed to serve
a commercial area, an industrial area or a residential area of forty
dwelling units or more, located in another municipality, the street
shall not be approved unless the area is also served by a street in
the other municipality and unless the relevant traffic facilities
of the Township are adequate to handle the anticipated volume.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 504; as amended by Ord. 2002-01, 2/11/2002]
1.
Street Classification.
A.
Three functional classifications are hereby established for the streets
and roads in the Township:
(1)
Arterial. This classification includes highways which provide
intracounty or intermunicipal traffic of substantial volumes where
the average trip lengths are usually five miles or greater. Generally,
these highways should accommodate operating speeds of 35 to 55 miles
per hour.
(2)
Collector. This classification is intended to include those
highways which connect local access highways to arterial highways.
They may serve intracounty and intratownship traffic. They may serve
as traffic corridors connecting residential areas with industrial,
shopping and other service. They may penetrate residential areas.
Generally, these highways will accommodate operating speeds of 35
miles per hour.
(3)
Local Access. This classification is intended to include streets
and roads that provide direct access to abutting land and connections
to higher classes of roadways. Traffic volumes will be low and travel
distances generally short. These streets and roads should be designed
for operating speeds of 25 miles per hour or under.
2.
Right-of-Way Widths.
A.
Minimum widths for each type of public street shall be as follows:
|
Type of Street
|
Right-of-Way Width
|
Cartway Width
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arterial
|
80 feet
|
30 feet
| |
|
Collector
|
60 feet
|
26 feet
| |
|
Local Access
|
50 feet
|
24 feet
|
B.
Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing public
street or road having a right-of-way width less than would be required
if said street or road were created under this chapter, sufficient
additional width for right-of-way shall be provided and dedicated
to meet the foregoing standards.
C.
Additional right-of-way and cartway widths may be required by the
Commissioners to promote public safety and convenience when special
conditions require it and to provide parking space in areas of intensive
use.
3.
Cul-de-sac Streets.
A.
Cul-de-sac streets, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided
at the closed end with a turnaround having a minimum right-of-way
radius of 50 feet and a cartway radius of 40 feet excluding the curb.
B.
Unless future extension is clearly impractical or undesirable, the
turn-around right-of-way shall be placed adjacent to a property line
and a right-of-way of the same width as the street shall be carried
to the property line in such a way as to permit future extension of
the street into the adjoining tract. At such time as such a street
is extended, the overage created by the turn-a-round outside the boundaries
of the extended street shall revert in ownership to the property owners
fronting on the cul-de-sac turn-a-round.
C.
Commercial and industrial culs-de-sac shall be reviewed for adequacy
by the Township Engineer. His recommendations will be given to the
Commissioners who shall have final authority in this matter.
4.
Street Alignment.
A.
Whenever street lines are deflected by more than 5°, connection
shall be made by horizontal curves.
B.
The minimum radius at the center line for horizontal curves on collector
and arterial streets shall be 300 feet, and for local streets the
minimum radius shall be 100 feet.
C.
On local access streets, the minimum tangent between reverse curves
shall be at least 100 feet; on collector and arterial streets, then
minimum tangent shall be at least 250 feet.
6.
Street Intersections.
A.
Local streets shall not intersect with collector or arterial streets
on the same side at intervals of less than 250 feet as measured from
center line to center line.
B.
The distance between center lines of streets opening onto the opposite
side of a proposed or existing street shall be not less than 150 feet
unless the streets are directly opposite each other.
C.
Multiple intersections involving the junction of more than two streets
shall be avoided. Where this proves impossible, such intersections
shall be designed with extreme care for both pedestrian and vehicular
safety.
D.
Minimum curb radius at the intersection of two local streets shall
be at least 20 feet and minimum curve radius at an intersection of
a local street and a collector or arterial street shall be at least
25 feet.
E.
There shall be provided and maintained at all intersections clear
sight triangles of 75 feet in all directions measured along the center
line from the point of intersection. Nothing which obstructs the vision
of a motorist shall be permitted in this area.
F.
Intersections.
(1)
(2)
Horizontal Alignment.
(a)
Horizontal Alignment Table.
|
Horizontal Radius in Feet for Cross Slope Design Speed in mph
| ||||||
|
25
|
30
|
35
|
45
|
55
| ||
|
0.02 Feet/Feet
|
125
|
225
|
300
|
550
|
900
| |
|
Super elevation and curve widening may be required for speeds
above 35 mph.
|
(3)
Vertical Alignment.
(a)
Vertical Alignment Table.
|
Design Speed, mph
|
25
|
30
|
35
|
45
|
55
| |
|
Minimum Stopping Distance in Feet
|
150
|
200
|
250
|
350
|
475
| |
|
Minimum K* Value for
| ||||||
|
Crest Vertical Curve
|
15
|
25
|
41
|
93
|
152
| |
|
Sag Vertical Curve
|
23
|
33
|
45
|
75
|
103
| |
|
Maximum Grade %
|
12
|
12
|
12
|
10
|
7
| |
|
*K Value-the ratio of vertical curve length to algebraic difference
in grades. The minimum length of any vertical curve will be 50 feet.
| ||||||
7.
Pavement Design.
A.
All components of the pavement structure shall be designed and constructed
in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specification,
Form 408.
B.
The roadway geometry will confirm to the following:
(1)
Purpose. The purpose of these pavement design standards is to
provide an adequate pavement structure for the soil support available
and the traffic anticipated. The standards are also intended to provide
this structure as economically as possible.
(2)
Minimum Design. The pavement structure will be designed to provide
the following minimum thickness (unless otherwise stated in the following
tables):
|
Subbase
|
-5 inches #1 with geotextile material
| |
|
-7 inches #1 without geotextile material
| ||
|
Base Course
|
-3 inches BCBC
| |
|
-2 inches 2A Modified
| ||
|
Binder Course
|
2 inches Modified ID-2 Binder
| |
|
Wearing Course
|
-1 1/2 inches ID-2 Wearing; installed prior to acceptance
|
(3)
Materials. All materials will conform to the latest PennDOT
Publication 408 standards.
(a)
Wearing Surface. The wearing surface will be constructed with
ID-2 plant mixed bituminous concrete.
(b)
Base Course. The base will be constructed with three inches
of PennDOT approved, BCBC followed by two inches of modified ID-2
Binder.
(c)
Subbase. The subbase will be constructed with a PennDOT approved,
well drained #1 select aggregate followed by either 2A or 3A modified.
PennDOT approved steel slag will be accepted.
8.
Roadway Appurtenances.
A.
Guide Rail. The use of guide rails will be avoided except in the
case where site conditions warrant such safety devices. Earthwork
and landscaping will be done in such a manner as to eliminate any
unsafe conditions or hazards near the roadway. Guide rail construction
will follow the current relevant sections of the PennDOT RC Standards
and Publication 408. All guide rails will have proper end treatments.
When guide rails are required in a residential subdivision, consideration
will be given to the use of pretreated wooden post with corten weathering
steel railings.
B.
Pedestrian Facilities.
(1)
Curb Cut Ramps. Curb cut ramps will be required at all intersections where sidewalks are present and at other locations deemed necessary by the Township Engineer. Curb cut ramps will be designed as a sidewalk section in accordance with PennDOT Design Manual 2, Chapter 6.
(2)
Pedestrian Signals. Pedestrian signals will be required where
the safety of the pedestrians warrant such devices. When pedestrian
signals are required, they will be designed and constructed in accordance
with the current standards.
C.
Lighting. Street lighting will be required at all new intersections
with existing roads and in areas described in this chapter. All street
lighting will conform to the standard PennDOT requirements and as
approved by the Engineer.
D.
Utilities. In accordance with this chapter, all utilities will be
located in the public right-of-way but outside the pavement section,
wherever possible. All utilities will be located a minimum of 3 1/2
feet behind the back of curb. When utilities must cross the pavement,
they will do so at an angle, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction
of the pavement. If future utilities are forecast to cross the pavement
section, the developer will install metal of plastic conduit pipe
to accommodate such utilities. All utilities and/or conduit will be
installed prior to the placement of any pavement.
E.
Driveways. All private driveways will be so located as to conform
to the stopping sight distance requirements listed in this chapter.
The maximum grade on a driveway will be 15%. All other design criteria
will be defined in the Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Chapter 441, "Access
to and Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads."
F.
Curbs and Shoulders. The standard curb for local roads will be a
bituminous wedge curb 12 inches wide and five inches in height. The
wedge curb will be constructed at the same time and of the same material
as the roadway. Concrete curbs may be constructed where conditions
warrant their use or when directed by the Engineer. Concrete curbs
and gutters will be constructed in accordance with PennDOT RC-64 Standards.
When it is necessary to construct roadway shoulders, either a Type
1 or Type 3 shoulder may be used as directed by the Engineer. Shoulder
construction will be in accordance with PennDOT RC-25 Standards.
G.
Temporary Turnarounds. Temporary turnarounds will be required when
through streets are interrupted by development phase lines and there
exist no reasonable exit. Temporary turnarounds will be constructed
as a cul-de-sac.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 505]
1.
Curbs.
2.
Sidewalks.
A.
Sidewalks shall be provided on all streets and parking compounds
located within multi-family and apartment building developments. Sidewalks
shall also be required on new streets in subdivisions or land developments
in which average lot width of interior lots at the required building
setback line is 100 feet or less. The requirement of sidewalks may
be waived at the discretion of the Commissioners.
B.
Minimum widths for sidewalks along each type of public street shall
be four feet, and shall follow PennDOT specifications where applicable.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 506]
1.
Lots shall be laid out and graded to provide positive drainage away
from buildings. The Commissioners may require a grading and drainage
plan for individual lots indicating a buildable area within each lot,
complying with the setback requirements, for which positive drainage
is assured.
2.
No person, corporation or other entity shall block, impede the flow
of, alter, construct and structure or deposit any material or thing
or commit any act which will affect normal or flood flow in any communal
stream or water course without having obtained prior approval from
the Township or Department of Environmental Protection, whichever
is applicable.
3.
Where a subdivision or land development is traversed by a natural
watercourse, there shall be provided a drainage easement or right-of-way
conforming substantially with the line of such watercourse and of
such width as will be adequate to preserve natural drainage.
4.
The Township will assure that all permanent streams, not under the
jurisdiction of other official agencies, are maintained open and free
flowing.
5.
The subdivider or developer and each person, corporation or other
entity which makes any surface changes shall be required to:
A.
Collect on-site surface runoff and dispose of it to the point of
discharge into the common natural watercourse of the drainage area.
B.
Design drainage facilities to handle runoff from upstream areas,
assuming full development of those areas.
C.
Design, construct and/or install such drainage structures and facilities
as are necessary to prevent erosion damage to the subdivision or land
development, adjacent property and downstream property. Such structures
and facilities shall satisfactorily convey such surface waters to
the nearest practical street, storm drain, detention pond or natural
water course.
6.
Storm sewers, culverts and related installations shall be provided
to permit unimpeded flow of natural water courses, to drain all low
points along streets and to intercept stormwater runoff along streets
at intervals reasonably related to the extent and grade of the area
drained.
7.
Storm sewers as required, shall be placed in front of the curb or
curb line when located in a street right-of-way. When located in undedicated
land, they shall be placed within an easement not less than 15 feet
wide, as approved by the Township Engineer, who may require additional
width of easement as circumstances warrant.
8.
Street drainage will not be permitted to cross intersections or the
crown of the road.
A.
Maximum spacing of street inlets shall be 400 feet.
B.
All streets inlets shall be PennDOT Type C or M. Inlet tops shall
be cast in reinforced concrete or precast concrete.
C.
All culvert ends shall be provided with either reinforced concrete
headwalls or pipe end sections.
D.
Minimum pipe size shall be fifteen-inch diameter.
E.
When material for storm drain systems is not specified, PennDOT specifications
will govern.
9.
All springs and sump pump discharges shall be collected so as not
to flow in the streets.
10.
Stormwater roof drains shall not discharge water directly over a
sidewalk.
11.
Stabilized outlets shall be provided for footer drains, floor drains,
and downspouts.
12.
The Soils Cover Complex Method or Rational Method should be used
as directed by the Township Engineer as the primary means of stormwater
runoff.
13.
Where the estimated runoff based upon the above methods is doubtful,
several recognized methods should be studied and compared.
14.
The minimum design criteria shall be a ten-year storm. Higher frequency
conditions shall be used in sensitive areas and where an overflow
would endanger public or private property.
15.
Runoff calculations must include complete hydrologic and hydraulic
design and analysis of all control facilities.
16.
Control Facilities.
A.
Permanent control measures/facilities shall be designed to assure
that the maximum rate of stormwater runoff is not greater after development
than prior to development for a ten-year storm frequency. More stringent
criteria may be required in sensitive areas where stormwater problems
presently exist.
B.
Control facilities shall be designed to meet, as a minimum the design
standards and specifications of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
(1)
Detention ponds may be waived by the Commissioners on the recommendation
of the Township Engineer at sites in close proximity to the major
streams. This is to facilitate drainage prior to stream flooding.
(2)
Any ponds with slopes steeper than three to one shall be fenced
with a six-foot fence with a type subject to the approval of the Township.
C.
A maintenance program for control facilities must be included as
part of the grading and drainage plan.
(1)
Maintenance during development activities of a project shall
be the responsibility of the contractor, developer and owner.
(2)
Arrangement for maintenance of permanent control facilities
after completion of development activities shall be made before approval
of final plans is given by the Commissioners.
(3)
In cases where permanent control facilities are owned by an
entity, it shall be the responsibility of that entity to maintain
control facilities (e.g., homeowners association). In such cases a
legally binding agreement between the owner and the Township shall
be made providing for maintenance of all permanent erosion control
facilities, including the inspection by the Township.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 507]
1.
Blocks and lots shall be graded to provide proper drainage away from
buildings and to prevent the collection of stormwater in pools. Minimum
2% slopes away from structures shall be required.
2.
Lot grading shall be of such design as to carry surface waters to
the nearest practical street, storm drain or natural water course.
Where drainage swales are used to deliver surface waters away from
buildings, their grade shall not be less than 1% nor more than 4%.
The swales shall be sodded, planted or lined as required. A grading
and drainage plan shall be required for all subdivisions and land
developments except minor subdivisions.
3.
No final grading shall be permitted with a cut face steeper in slope
than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical except under one or more of the following
conditions:
A.
The material in which the excavation is made is sufficiently stable
to sustain a slope steeper than two horizontal to one vertical and
a written statement of a civil engineer, licensed by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and experienced in erosion control, to that effect
is submitted to the Township Engineer and approved by him. The statement
shall state that the site has been inspected and that the deviation
from the slope specified hereinbefore will not result in injury to
persons or damage to property.
B.
A concrete or stone masonry wall constructed according to sound engineering
standards for which plans are submitted to the Township Engineer for
review and approval is provided.
4.
No final grading shall be permitted which creates any exposed surface
steeper in slope than two horizontal to one vertical except under
one or more of the following conditions:
A.
The fill is located so that settlement, sliding or erosion will not
result in property damage or be hazardous to adjoining property, streets,
alleys or buildings.
B.
A written statement from a civil engineer, licensed by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and experienced in erosion control, certifying that
he has inspected the site and that the proposed deviation from the
slope specified above will not endanger any property or result in
property damage, is submitted to and approved by the Township Engineer.
C.
A wall is constructed to support the face of the fill.
5.
The top or bottom edge of slopes shall be a minimum of three feet
from property or right-of-way lines of street or alleys in order to
permit the normal rounding of the edge without encroaching on the
abutting property. All property lines, where walls or slopes are steeper
than one horizontal to one vertical and five feet or more in height
shall be protected by a protective fence no less than three feet in
height approved by the Township Engineer. The fence requirement may
be waived by the Township.
6.
All lots must be kept free of any debris or nuisances whatsoever.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 508]
1.
The length, width, shape and design of blocks shall be determined
with due regard to the provision of adequate sites for buildings of
the type proposed, to the land use and/or zoning requirements of the
Township, the topography of the land being subdivided and the requirements
for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
2.
Unless the topography of the land being subdivided or the existing
pattern of development in the immediately adjacent area shall be otherwise
than herein required, the following minimum standards for the design
and size of blocks and lots shall prevail:
A.
Residential blocks shall generally be of sufficient depth to accommodate
two tiers of lots, except where frontage lots bordering an arterial
or collector street are used, or where due to the contour of the land,
or the necessary layout of the subdivision, there is insufficient
depth between intersecting streets for such two-tier design.
B.
Blocks for commercial and industrial areas may vary from the elements
of design contained in this section if the nature of the use requires
other treatment. In such cases, off-street parking for employees and
customers shall be provided along with safe and convenient limited
access to the street system. Extension of streets, railroad access
right-of-way and utilities shall be provided as necessary.
C.
Lot lines intersecting street lines shall be substantially at right
angles or radial to street lines.
D.
Lots shall, in general, front on a street which has already been
dedicated to the Township, or which the subdivider or developer proposes
to dedicate to the Township in connection with approval of the final
plan. In commercial or industrial subdivisions or land developments
where access is proposed to be provided by private streets within
the subdivision or land development, this requirement may be waived
by the Commissioners.
E.
The Township shall assign house numbers to each lot within a subdivision.
F.
Minimum lot sizes shall be in accordance with the Township of Leet Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
G.
Remnants of land, smaller than required for a lot, shall not be permitted
within any subdivision. Such remnants shall be incorporated in existing
or proposed lots or dedicated to public use if acceptable to the Commissioners.
H.
Double frontage lots are prohibited except in accordance with Subsection
2A above.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 509]
1.
It is the policy of this Township that all subdivided lands shall
have immediate access to a public street. Because of unique property
configuration and location, this Township recognizes the need for
limited exceptions to the foregoing general policy.
2.
No subdivision will be approved on a private street or road if more
than two lots already front on such street or road or if after subdivision,
more than two lots will front on such private street or road, unless
waived by the Township.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 510]
1.
In order to promote the highest environmental quality possible, the
degree to which the applicant of a subdivision or land development
plan has preserved existing salient natural features and land forms
intrinsic to the site, shall be assessed. Terms of approval of a plat
may be subject to the manner in which the layout or design of the
plan has preserved existing natural features, such as, but not limited
to, trees, wooded areas and watercourse.
2.
Open Space. Where the applicant is offering for dedication or is
required by ordinance to establish a reservation of open space or
preserve an area of scenic or historic importance, a "limit of work"
which will confine excavation, earth moving procedures and other changes
to the landscape maybe required to ensure preservation and prevent
despoliation of the character of the area in open space.
3.
Tree Preservation. Whenever possible, trees shall not be removed
unless they are located within the proposed street right-of-way, within
the proposed building area or within utility locations and equipment
access areas. In areas where trees are retained, the original grade
level shall be maintained, if possible, so as not to disturb the trees.
4.
Topsoil Preservation. All of the topsoil from areas where cuts and
fills have been made should be stockpiled and redistributed uniformly
after grading.
5.
Landscaping. For all multifamily, apartment, office, commercial and
industrial subdivisions or land developments, a landscaping plan shall
be provided and shall include sufficient plantings for required open
space, planting strips, screenings, formal gardens, shade trees and
natural barriers.
6.
Buffer Planting Requirements. Buffer yard requirements should be as specified in the Township Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
7.
Preserved Landscaping. When there is a conscientious effort to preserve
the existing natural integrity and character of a site and where such
preservation effectuates areas of woodland and trees comparable to
required planting improvements, i.e., landscaping and buffer screening,
the plan may be received in lieu of additional landscaping requirements.
8.
Trees. The planting of trees within the street right-of-way line
shall not be permitted. The planting of any trees within the private
property of each residential lot shall be at the discretion of the
property owner or developer.
9.
Watercourse Protection. Where a subdivision or land development is traversed by a natural watercourse, there shall be provided a drainage easement or right-of-way conforming substantially with the line of such watercourse and of such width as will be adequate to preserve natural drainage. Such easement shall be in addition to the open space required in Subsection 2.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 511]
1.
It is the policy of this Township to provide recreational facilities
for all the residents of the Township. Centralized facilities are
preferred over local neighborhood facilities. New and additional facilities
are required in direct proportion to increase in population. Developers
causing increases in population by new residences must share in the
cost of additional recreational facilities.
2.
A contribution for recreation purposes shall be made at the rate
of $800 per dwelling unit payable upon and as a condition of obtaining
a building permit pursuant to the ordinances of this Township.
[Amended by Ord. 2016-03, 6/13/2016]
3.
The requirements of Subsection 2 shall be noted upon the final subdivision plan, which notation shall be deemed not to constitute a lien or encumbrance on the title of the land.
4.
All monies paid to the Township in this manner shall be kept in a
capital reserve fund established as provided by law. Monies in such
fund may be combined for investment purposes, if permitted by law,
but shall be used only for the acquisition of land or capital improvements
for open space and park and recreation purposes.
5.
The foregoing provision of this section shall not apply to any subdivision
for which a preliminary plan has been approved by this Township before
the effective date of this chapter which provides for active recreational
facilities (i.e., swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball/softball
fields, etc.) as distinguished from passive recreational facilities
(i.e., yards, open play fields, walking trails, etc.), it being the
intention of this Township to extend a credit against the monetary
contribution above provided to any developer who has heretofore planned
to provide active recreational facilities agreeable to the Township.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 512]
Controls shall be in accordance with regulations of the Department
of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 513]
Refer to Leet Township Floodplain Regulations [Chapter 8].
