A. 
Physical improvements to the property being subdivided or developed shall be provided, constructed and installed as shown on the record plan, and all supplemental plans and drawings accompanying the approved final plan, in accordance with the requirements of the Township.
B. 
The applicant shall agree with the Township as to the installation of all improvements shown on the plan and required by this chapter and shall execute the subdivision improvements agreement.
C. 
All improvements installed by the applicant shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable design specifications of the Township or, where none apply, as prepared by the Township Engineer. Where required, the specifications of the applicable state agency shall be used.
D. 
Supervision of the installation of improvements required by § 330-50 shall be the responsibility of the Township or the appropriate state regulatory agency.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ord. No. 711]
The following improvements (§§ 330-51 through 330-69) shall be provided by the applicant.
All streets shall be graded at full right-of-way width.
All streets shall be paved to full cartway width.
Curbs shall be installed along both sides of all streets, except where the minimum lot width (measured at the building setback line) is 150 feet or larger, and except along service streets. Curbs shall meet all applicable Township construction standards. Where proposed curbing meets an existing public road without curbing, the curbing shall be held back six feet from the existing cartway to provide a shoulder area. Curbs shall be installed whenever on-street parking is proposed.
A. 
Sidewalks with a minimum width of four feet shall be installed on both sides of all streets except:
(1) 
Sidewalks shall be required on only one side of marginal-access streets; and
(2) 
No sidewalks shall be required along service streets; and
(3) 
Where required for the extension of existing sidewalks, no sidewalks shall be required along local roads where the minimum lot width (measured at the building setback line) is 150 feet or greater, unless such streets are within the required walking distance area of a school or are near community facilities encouraging pedestrian traffic; and
(4) 
Where open space development regulations modify same as described in the Exeter Township Zoning Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 390, Zoning.
B. 
Whenever sidewalks are required, curbs shall also be required. Curbs shall be installed in accordance with all applicable Township construction standards. A four-foot planting strip shall be installed between the sidewalk and the back of the curb.
Storm sewers and related facilities shall be installed consistent with acceptable design principles and the standards contained in § 330-39.
A. 
Sanitary sewage disposal systems shall be provided consistent with the requirements contained in § 330-37 of this chapter.
B. 
Whenever individual on-site sanitary sewage disposal systems are utilized, the applicant shall either install such facilities or shall require (by deed restriction or otherwise) as a condition of the sale of each lot or parcel within the subdivision that such facilities shall be installed by the purchaser of such lot or parcel at the time that a principal building is constructed.
C. 
If individual on-site systems are not used, the applicant shall provide a community or public sanitary sewage disposal system. The design and installation of public and community systems shall be subject to the approval of the Township. The design and installation of a community distribution system shall also be subject to the approval of DEP, and such system shall be subject to satisfactory provisions for the maintenance thereof.
A. 
A water supply system(s) shall be provided consistent with the requirements of § 330-38 of this chapter.
B. 
Where the applicant proposes that on-site water supply systems shall be utilized within the subdivision, the applicant shall either install such facilities or shall require (by deed restriction or otherwise) as a condition of the sale of each lot or parcel that the facilities shall be installed by the purchaser of such lot or parcel at the time that a principal building is constructed.
C. 
If individual on-site water supply systems are not used, the applicant shall supply a community or public water distribution system. The design and installation of public water distribution systems shall be subject to the approval of the Township and the appropriate authority; the design and installation of community water distribution systems shall be subject to the approval of DEP and the Township and such systems shall be further subject to satisfactory provisions for the maintenance thereof.
A. 
Wherever a public or community water distribution system is provided, fire hydrants shall be installed within 600 feet of all existing and proposed structures, measured by way of accessible streets. Fire hydrants shall be operational prior to any occupancy and shall not require fire hoses to cross collector or arterial streets.
B. 
The threads shall be Reading Standard Threads. All 2 1/2 inch outlets shall be 2.50 by 6 (six threads per inch) male. The 4 1/2 inch outlet or "Steamer" shall be equipped with a five-inch Storz connection with cap. The operating lug nut design shall be a one-inch square and all "cap" covers shall be one-inch square lug nut with the exception of the Storz connector. (See Appendixes V and V-A.[1])
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendixes V and V-A are included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
Permanent stone or concrete monuments containing a metal marker shall be accurately placed on at least two consecutive points of property lines forming angles or changes in the boundary of the subdivision or land development. Metal markers at least 24 inches in length shall be placed at the intersection of all other property lines forming angles, in the boundary of a subdivision or land development, and at changes in direction of property lines in the boundary of the property. Survey shall be based off of existing monuments, not elevations.
B. 
All monuments and metal markers shall be placed so that their centers coincide exactly with the point of intersection of the lines being identified.
C. 
Monuments shall be set with their top level with the finished grade of surrounding ground, except:
(1) 
Monuments which are placed within lines of existing or proposed sidewalks shall be so located (preferably beneath the sidewalks) that their tops will not be affected by lateral movement of the sidewalk.
(2) 
Where monuments are located beneath a sidewalk, proper access shall be provided for their use.
D. 
All streets shall be monumented by permanent stone or concrete monuments containing a metal marker on the right-of-way line or the five-foot range at the following locations:
(1) 
At least one monument at each street intersection.
(2) 
At changes in direction of street lines, excluding arcs at intersections.
(3) 
At each end of each curved street line, excluding arcs at intersections.
(4) 
At intermediate points wherever topographical or other conditions make it impossible to sight between two otherwise required monuments.
(5) 
At such other places along the line of streets as may be determined by the Township to be necessary so that any street may be readily defined in the future.
A. 
Street name signs shall be installed at all street intersections. The design and placement of such signs shall be subject to approval by the Township. All street and traffic signs shall be installed prior to any occupancy. All "no parking" signs shall be erected prior to selling any houses.
B. 
Traffic signals. All new and existing traffic signals must conform to the Township standard specifications in the Exeter Township Traffic Signal Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 324, Streets and Sidewalks, § 324-7.1, Traffic signals.
Metal markers shall be accurately placed at all lot corners following rough grading of the lot and prior to construction of the house foundation.
In accordance with the conditions to be agreed upon by the applicant, the Township, and the appropriate public utility, streetlights meeting the standards of the Exeter Township Outdoor Lighting Ordinance (Ordinance No. 626 or its successor[1]) shall be installed in all subdivisions and land development projects.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 235, Outdoor Lighting.
Installations necessary to implement the erosion and sediment control plan shall be made by the applicant as required improvements.
The applicant shall preserve existing shade trees within the tract being developed as prescribed in the Exeter Township Tree Ordinance.[1] In addition, deciduous hardwood trees of a species approved by the Township shall be required along all streets in all new subdivisions and land developments in accordance with the provisions of the Exeter Township Tree Ordinance, as amended. The cost of said trees and installation charges are to be included in the subdivision improvements agreement form. Shade trees shall be installed along the frontage of each lot prior to transfer of the property to the buyer and in parking lots in accordance with the provisions of the Exeter Township Tree Ordinance, as amended.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 348, Trees.
A satisfactory refuse collection and disposal plan shall be provided in apartment, condominium, commercial and industrial type developments. The applicant or developer shall make satisfactory disposal of construction debris.
House numbers shall be affixed in accordance with Ordinance 292 or its successor,[1] prior to any occupancy.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 130, Buildings, Numbering of.
See Exeter Township Fire Cistern Ordinance No. 328 or its successor.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 177, Fire Prevention, Art. II, Fire Cisterns.
All wetlands areas and areas protected by a conservation easement or similar easement shall be posted along their entire boundaries warning of the presence of a protected area.
All improvements intended for dedication to the Township, connecting to the Township road system, sanitary sewer system, or stormwater management system, shall be staked out by a surveyor or engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.