[Ord. 657, 4/9/2015]
Permanent concrete or durable stone monuments 36 inches by four
inches with an eighteen-inch iron pin projecting 1/4 inch above the
ground shall be set at all major land development boundary corners,
angle points of boundary, street intersections and such intermediate
points as may be required. Benchmarks shall be placed on the monuments
at all street intersections based on the United States Coast and Geodetic
Sandy Hook Datum. All lot corners shall be staked and plainly marked
with oak or metal pins, where feasible. The location of all monuments
and markers shall be shown on the final plat for recording.
[Ord. 657, 4/9/2015]
1.
Each lot shall be served by a water supply system and a sanitary
sewer system which comply with all applicable federal, state, county,
Township, DEP, ACHD and MTMA laws, statutes, ordinances, resolutions
and regulations. For public water systems and public sewer systems,
the developer shall be responsible for entering into the necessary
agreements with the Moon Township Municipal Authority, or other entity
responsible for the public water system and/or public sewer system,
to provide such facilities in accordance with its rules and regulations.
2.
The developer shall provide and construct storm sewers and drainage facilities in the subdivision or land development in accordance with the design standards of this chapter and the Township Standard Details. If required by § 22-508, stormwater management facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the Township Standard Details.
3.
The developer shall be responsible for contracting with private utility
companies and for providing any easements required by those utility
companies to guarantee that each lot shall be served by telephone,
gas, electric and cable television.
4.
The developer shall be responsible for the underground installation
of all telephone, gas, electric and cable television lines in any
major land development. The design standards for such lines shall
be in accordance with applicable regulatory agency's specifications
and locations in accordance with the Township Standard Details. All
underground utility installations shall be made prior to the paving
of the street.
[Ord. 657, 4/9/2015]
1.
All lots shall have frontage along and primary access from the right-of-way of a public street or private street, which is constructed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the Township Standard Details. The developer shall construct the street in accordance with Part 5 of this chapter, and the Township Standard Details, unless a modification to this requirement is granted in accordance with the requirements of § 22-209 of this chapter.
2.
The developer shall maintain all streets in the subdivision and/or
land development in a travelable condition including, but not limited
to, the prompt removal of snow and ice therefrom and the prompt repair
of potholes and other similar conditions, until such time as the street(s)
are accepted by the Township or other governmental entity. If a street(s)
is not to be dedicated or has not been accepted, then the developer
shall so maintain the street(s) until a homeowners association or
other similar entity has taken over responsibility for the street(s).
[Ord. 657, 4/9/2015]
1.
Purpose. The Township seeks to insure that adequate provision of
sidewalks and multipurpose trails and other public requirements, the
promotion of health, safety and the general welfare and the coordination
of streets and other public facilities are considered in the development
and use of property and that development and use of property are done
in accordance with the Township's Comprehensive Plan. The Board of
Supervisors hereby finds and declares that the construction and rehabilitation
of sidewalks advances those interests of the Township and, in order
to accomplish those purposes, this section sets out requirements for
the construction of sidewalks, multipurpose trails and, where a developer
and/or landowner requests it and certain conditions exist, for the
payment of a fee in lieu of the requirement for construction of sidewalks.
2.
Sidewalks.
A.
General Requirement. Sidewalks shall be constructed and installed
in all subdivisions and land developments, with the exception of simple
subdivisions and residential minor land developments.
B.
Design Requirements. Sidewalks shall be constructed along all street
frontages of the lot for which the subdivision or land development
is proposed. All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with
the standards set forth in the Township Standard Details; provided,
however, sidewalks along a state street shall also comply with Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) sidewalk specifications.
3.
Temporary Pedestrian Facilities. For each phase of construction within
an approved nonresidential minor land development plan or major land
development plan, the developer shall provide and maintain temporary
pedestrian facilities including, but not limited to, landowner sidewalks
until the phase has been built out. In order to ensure pedestrian
connectivity and safety throughout construction of a phase, the Township
shall review and approve or deny the materials and locations of the
temporary improvements.
4.
Trails.
A.
Recreational trails shall be provided in all residential developments
consisting of 50 or more lots and/or dwelling units.
B.
Trails shall link internal common open space areas and peripheral
open space areas, as well as nearby neighborhoods, parks and trails
(existing and proposed).
C.
Trails shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Township
Standard Details.
D.
The trails shall be maintained by the developer and/or the homeowners
association which represents the property owners in the development.
5.
Multi-purpose Trails in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction. Multi-purpose
trails may be proposed as a substitute for required sidewalks where
the Board of Supervisors agrees to the substitution.
A.
The trail being proposed is designed for joint use by bicyclist and
pedestrians.
B.
The trails being proposed provide users equal or greater safety from
vehicles.
C.
The trails being proposed provides equal or greater opportunities
for pedestrian circulations.
D.
When proposed trails are substituted for sidewalks along a public
street, the proposed trails shall be available to the public. A pedestrian/access
easement shall be required to be recorded for all sidewalks and multi-purpose
trails.
E.
All multipurpose trails shall be constructed in accordance with the
standards set forth in the Township Standard Details.
6.
Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction.
A.
General. Where a sidewalk is required to be constructed or rehabilitated,
the Board of Supervisors may waive the requirement that a sidewalk
be constructed or rehabilitated provided that the developer:
(2)
Pays a fee in lieu of the improvement construction and/or rehabilitation
to the Township in an amount equal to the cost of the required improvement
construction and/or rehabilitation as approved by the Township Engineer.
B.
Applicability. The Board of Supervisors may approve a waiver under
this subsection if it determines that one or more of the following
conditions exist:
(1)
Where sidewalks or multi-purpose trails are scheduled to be
installed as part of a Township or state project which has been funded
for construction.
(2)
Where the District Engineer of PennDOT recommends in writing
that no sidewalk be constructed and the Township agrees with this
recommendation.
(3)
Where a combination of conditions (including, but not limited
to, topography, low pedestrian volumes, low vehicular volumes, hazardous
conditions, or when recommended by the Township Engineer) exist which
make it impractical or not feasible to construct a sidewalk.
(4)
For additions to existing residential neighborhoods without
sidewalks, the sidewalks would not be compatible with the existing
landscaping, architecture, design and/or pedestrian or vehicular traffic
patterns.
C.
Fee Determination. The fee amount shall be determined on a lineal
foot basis of the required sidewalk being waived, the calculation
of which shall be reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer.
D.
Use of Fees. All fees collected by the Township pursuant to these
provisions shall be deposited into a capital improvements account
and utilized and expended for general Township road, traffic, stormwater
management, sidewalk, trail, pedestrian access improvements and other
related municipal purposes in a time period determined by the Township.
[Ord. 657, 4/9/2015]
1.
For the public's safety and convenience, the developer shall install
street lighting consistent with the Township Standard Details and
otherwise of the following types approved by the Township and on poles
prescribed by the Township on all public and private streets.
2.
The developer shall install lighting in accordance with the Township
Standard Details. The developer shall assume the cost of the lights,
poles and installation.
[Ord. 657, 4/9/2015]
The developer shall install Township-approved street name signs
at all street intersections and in accordance with the Township Standard
Details. The developer shall assume the cost of the street signs and
posts.
