A. 
No improvements shall be installed, or work begun, unless the following has been accomplished:
(1) 
All necessary plans, profiles and specifications for the improvements have been submitted to, and approved by, the Borough.
(2) 
The financial security has been provided.
(3) 
A fully executed developer's agreement has been submitted.
(4) 
All required permits have been obtained.
(5) 
Utility lines have been marked using the PA One Call system.
B. 
The developer shall notify the Borough at least 48 hours prior to beginning any installation of public improvements in an approved plat plan.
The following improvements, as shown on a recorded plat plan, shall be provided by the developer in accordance with the details and/or specifications cited in the Design Standards section of this chapter[1] or in the Borough's construction standards as specified. The developer/owner shall give certified a copy to Borough for:
A. 
Cartway paving.
B. 
Curbs.
C. 
Sidewalks and crosswalks.
D. 
Monuments.
E. 
Street signs.
F. 
Sanitary sewage disposal.
G. 
Water supply and fire hydrants.
H. 
Stormwater management facilities.
I. 
Erosion and sedimentation control measures.
J. 
Street trees.
K. 
Streetlights.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Art. V, Design Standards.
A. 
Once the installation of improvements has been approved, in accordance with the Final Release from Financial Security section of this chapter[1] while work is in progress, the developer shall notify the Borough at least 48 hours prior to the time that the following required progress inspections are warranted:
(1) 
Inspection of subgrade of streets prior to laying of base.
(2) 
Inspection of base prior to final paving of streets.
(3) 
Inspection of installed water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewers and drainage facilities before they are covered.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 219-16.
B. 
The inspector shall prepare a written report of all inspections, with a copy being submitted to the Borough for their files.
C. 
The inspection of sanitary sewer installations shall be in accordance with the procedures of the applicable sanitary authority, with a copy of any notices or reports being submitted to the Borough.
D. 
When it is evident that any street in a partially completed plan of lots may be extensively used by construction vehicles hauling building materials and equipment, and where such street, if completed, may be damaged during the course of construction of houses on lots abutting the right-of-way within which the street is centered, the Borough shall require the developer to complete 80% of the dwelling units prior to the final paving of the street or otherwise be responsible for damage through the posting of an additional bond, including, but not limited to, streets and other required improvements.
When the developer has completed the required public improvements in a plan, in accordance with the Final Release from Financial Security section of this chapter,[1] the developer shall notify the Borough, in writing, by certified or registered mail. Within 10 days of the receipt of the notification, the Borough Council shall authorize the Borough Engineer to inspect the public improvements in the plan to determine compliance with the design standards specified in the Design Standards section of this chapter[2] or as required by the Borough's Construction Standards.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 219-16.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Art. V, Design Standards.
Upon authorization by the Borough Council, the Borough Engineer shall perform a final inspection of the public improvements. The procedures and timing of such inspection, notifications and action shall follow that identified in the Inspections section of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 219-22.
A. 
Every street, sewer, drainage facility or other required improvement shown on the recorded plan shall remain as a private improvement, and the Borough shall have no responsibility with respect to maintenance, repair or replacement until such a time as the improvement has been offered for dedication to the Borough, inspected, approved and accepted by resolution or ordinance.
B. 
No public improvements required by this chapter shall be accepted by ordinance or resolution of the Borough Council unless, prior thereto, the following shall be submitted to the Borough:
(1) 
A dedication of the installed improvements in a form acceptable to the Borough Solicitor.
(2) 
Two sets of as-built plans. The as-built plans and profiles shall indicate all public improvements, as constructed, and shall show the top and invert elevations for all manholes, inlets and sewer structures; the distance between all manholes, inlets and sewer structures; wye ("y") locations on all sanitary sewers; and significant changes to the street profiles as approved.
(3) 
A certificate or notification by the Borough Engineer or other person designated by the Borough that the improvements have been constructed in accordance with the standards established by this chapter.
(4) 
The results of core boring tests for composition and thickness of paving, prepared by a qualified testing firm. The location and size of the borings shall be in accordance with PennDOT Form 408, or as determined by the Borough Engineer.
(5) 
Financial security shall be provided for a period of 18 months. The guarantee shall be in an amount of 15% of the original construction cost of installation of the public improvement(s).