[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 601]
The following improvements shall be installed by the subdivider.
The final plan shall not be approved until final detailed design of
the improvements is approved and the improvements are installed or
security to the Township Commissioners is provided.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 602]
Streets shall be brought to the grades and dimensions drawn on plans, profiles and cross-sections submitted by the subdivider and approved by the Township Engineer. The subdivider must install the required utilities and provide, where necessary, adequate subsurface drainage for the streets. The streets shall be designed and constructed to the standards set forth in §§ 22-503 and 22-504 of this chapter.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 603]
Curbs and sidewalks shall be provided in accordance with the standards set forth in § 22-505 of this chapter.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 604]
1.
Public Sewer Systems. When the subdivision or land development is
to be provided with a complete sanitary sewer system connected to
a public sanitary sewer system, a statement of approval from the engineer
of the sewerage system to which it will be connected shall be submitted
to the Commissioners. Where required, DEP planning module approval
shall also be obtained for final plan approval.
2.
Private Sewer Systems. Private sewers shall not be permitted.
3.
On-lot Sewage Disposal. In subdivisions where public sewers are not
available, on-lot sewage disposal systems shall be provided.
4.
Capped Sewer System. Where the sanitary sewer system is not yet accessible,
but is planned for extension to the subdivision or development, the
subdivider shall install sewer lines, including lateral connections,
in order to provide service to each lot. The sewer mains shall be
suitably capped at the limits of the subdivision and laterals shall
be capped at the street right-of-way line when not extended to houses
or other structures. When laterals are extended to houses or other
structures, the internal plumbing system shall be constructed to accommodate
them as well as any septic system required. At such time as any planned
construction of extensions to the existing sanitary sewer system is
under contract, the subdivider may reduce the size of any required
septic system drain fields or septic tank by 50%.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 605]
1.
Provision of System. The subdivision or land development shall be
provided with a complete water main supply system which shall be connected
to a municipal water supply or with a community water supply approved
by the engineer of the applicable water utility company and the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection with satisfactory provision
for the maintenance thereof; except that, when such municipal or community
water supply system is not available, each lot in a subdivision shall
be capable of being provided with an individual water supply system
in accordance with minimum standards approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection.
2.
Plans. The plans for the installation of the mains of a water supply
system shall be prepared for the subdivision or land development with
the cooperation of the applicable water supply agency and approved
by its engineer. A statement of approval from the engineer of the
water supply agency to which the subdivision or land development will
be connected, shall be submitted to the Township Commissioners. Upon
the completion of the water supply system, one copy of each of the
plans for such system shall be filed with the Township.
3.
Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be provided as an integral part
of any public water supply system. The Township Fire Chief shall be
consulting to determine the location of proposed fire hydrants. Spacing
of hydrants should be not more than 600 feet.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 606]
A storm drainage system shall be provided in accordance with the standards as set forth in § 22-506 of this chapter.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 607]
1.
Easements for utilities shall have a minimum width of 15 feet.
2.
To the fullest extent possible, easements for public utilities shall
be centered on or adjacent to rear or side lot lines.
3.
Telephone, electric, TV cable and such other utilities shall be installed
underground and shall be provided within the street right-of-way or
easements to be dedicated for such utilities and in accordance with
plans approved by the Commissioners and the applicable utility company.
Underground installation of the utility distribution and service lines
shall be completed prior to street paving and gutter, curbing and
sidewalk installation.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 608]
1.
Monuments shall be of concrete or stone at least six inches by six
inches by 30 inches and marked on top with a copper or brass dowel.
They shall be set at the intersection of lines forming angles in the
boundaries of the subdivision and at the intersection of street lines.
Markers shall be iron pipes or brass 30 inches by 3/4 inch diameter
and set at all points where lines or lines and curves intersect.
2.
Monument Replacement. Any monuments or markers that are removed must
be replaced by a registered land surveyor at the expense of the person
responsible for the removal.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 609]
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 610]
All improvements shall be installed according to a time schedule
which shall be approved by the Commissioners.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 611]
At the time each improvement is to be installed and upon its
completion, the subdivider shall notify the Commissioners so that
adequate inspections can be made. The inspection will be made by the
Township Engineer. All costs of undertaking the inspection will be
borne by the subdivider and paid directly to the Engineer.
[Ord. 262, 10/14/1996, § 612]
1.
The applicant shall agree in writing on a form provided by the Township
that he will construct or install and maintain until dedication all
of the improvements required herein or required as a condition of
approval of the final plan in accordance with the governing specifications
and within the specified time limits.
2.
As a condition for approval of a final plan, the applicant shall
deposit with the Township financial security in an amount sufficient
to cover the costs of the required improvements in accordance with
§ 509 of the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10509.
In cases where development is projected over a period of years, the
Commissioners may authorize submission of final plan by sections or
stages of development subject to such requirements or guarantees as
to improvements in future sections or stages of development as it
finds essential for the protection of any finally approved section
of the development.
3.
Release from Improvement Bond. The security for improvements deposited
as aforesaid may be released in accordance with § 509 of
the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10509.
4.
If the subdivider or developer does not satisfactorily construct or install all of the improvements included within the agreement referred to in Subsection 1 hereof, the Commissioners shall institute appropriate legal or equitable proceedings to enforce the bond or other security referred to in Subsection 2 hereof, or if no bond or other security is enforceable or if the proceeds thereof are insufficient to pay the cost of completing the construction or installation of such improvements or the cost of making repairs or corrections thereto, to collect the same from the subdivider or developer. The Commissioners, at their option, may also proceed to complete such improvements or make repairs and corrections thereto prior to receiving the cost thereof from the surety on the bond, from the other surety, from other security or from the subdivider or developer shall be used solely for such improvements and not for any other Township purpose. There should also be 3% of improvement costs set in an escrow account for Engineer's inspections.
