A. 
Whenever required, portland cement curbs or asphalt curbs shall be constructed on both sides of the street as shown on Figures 2 and 3 and to the dimensions and specifications shown on Figure 6.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
B. 
Where required by the Town Highway Superintendent, porous tile with a minimum diameter of four inches shall be laid in coarse washed-sand under all curbs as shown on Figure 6. This underdrain shall be so graded that any water under the curbs will drain to the nearest catch basin where the underdrain shall be connected as shown on Figure 7.[2]
C. 
Concrete shall be finished and cured to the satisfaction of the Town Highway Superintendent. The developer shall, at his own expense, replace any curbing damaged before dedication.
D. 
Curbs may be of a mountable or nonmountable type. Curbs on medians, inside shoulder edges or outline channelizing islands can be of a nonmountable type.
E. 
Ramps for the handicapped, required by Highway Law § 330, shall be provided at each curbed intersection and midblock cross crosswalk where curbs are constructed. Ramps at intersections shall be constructed in accordance with Figures 8 and 9 and the specifications for sidewalks.[3] Ramps at midblock locations shall be constructed in a similar manner.
[3]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
Whenever required, the developer shall construct sidewalks on both sides of streets as shown on Figure 2.[1] Sidewalks shall be constructed of portland cement concrete.
B. 
Cement concrete sidewalks shall be four inches thick and shall be of one-to-two-to-three mix with air entrainment of 6% by volume. Cement concrete sidewalks shall be reinforced with No. 6x6-6x6 welded wire fabric placed two inches from the bottom of the slab and shall be poured in one course, properly screeded, finished to true grade and cured.
C. 
All sidewalks shall be constructed on a base of approved gravel or crushed stone of at least six inches in depth. Sidewalks shall be constructed with a transverse slope of 1/4 inch per foot toward the traveled way, except that the slope may be away from the traveled way if the runoff will not affect adjacent properties. The longitudinal slope of a sidewalk shall equal that of the street and not exceed 8%.
D. 
Where vehicular traffic is anticipated to cross an area of sidewalk, concrete sidewalks shall be six inches thick and shall be mixed, reinforced and placed in accordance with the specifications above.
A. 
The developer shall so design, layout and construct all driveways both within and without the limits of the right-of-way so that the latest models of modern cars may enter and leave the right-of-way without difficulty. (See Figures 10 and 11.[1])
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
B. 
The developer shall obtain all necessary permits and construct all driveway entrances to the satisfaction of the governing agency. All necessary driveway entrances within the subdivision shall be constructed at the time of construction of the curbs.
C. 
A minimum of 275 feet stopping sight distance shall be provided for both approaches along the roadway at driveway entrances. (See § 152-30 for method of measuring stopping sight distance.)
A. 
The developer shall construct all road intersections in accordance with Figure 12, except in the case of a new road intersecting an existing road when it shall be modified as shown on Figure 13.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
B. 
All intersections on new roads within a subdivision shall have a stopping sight distance of at least 275 feet. When subdivision roads intersect existing Town, county or state roads, the stopping sight distance shall be determined by the posted speed limit of the road being entered.
C. 
Stopping sight distance shall be measured from a point on the center line of the approaching lane of the minor road or driveway 12 feet behind the edge of roadway of the major road to a point on the center line of the approaching lane of the major road. The height of eye and height of object shall both be assumed to be 44 inches above the road pavement. Each approach to the intersection shall be considered separately.
The developer shall furnish and install a four-way road name sign at every road intersection made by the roads he/she constructs. Signs and posts shall conform to the standards established by the Uniform Traffic Manual of New York State. (See Figure 14.[1]) Similar or duplication of road names within the Town of Milton and adjoining towns will not be permitted.
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 14 is included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
Monuments shall be set on the right-of-way line along one side of all highways at angle points, points of curves and centers of culs-de-sac. Monuments shall also be placed at corners of parcels of land to be dedicated to the Town of Milton upon completion of the project or to be reserved from Town access, i.e., stormwater detention basin areas, park areas, easements, etc. All corners of subdivisions must be monumented.
B. 
Monuments shall be a minimum of 36 inches long and four inches square and shall have centered in the top a one-half-inch steel rod slightly protruding, or some other permanent and satisfactory center mark. Monuments shall be constructed of concrete as shown on Figure 15.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 15 is included at the end of this chapter.
C. 
Monuments shall not be set until the roadway has been completed nor shall they be set while frost is in the ground. They shall be so set and tamped as to prevent settlement and shifting.
D. 
The developer's licensed land surveyor shall certify that the location of all monuments is accurate before acceptance of the highway by the Town Board.
A. 
The type and need for guide rail installation shall be approved by the Town Highway Superintendent. General guidelines for determining the need for guide rails are as follows:
(1) 
Height of dropoff is measured from the break of the road shoulder slope to the toe of slope. Slopes steeper than one on two with a height of dropoff more than four feet will require guide rail installation. Slopes of one on two or less and having a height of dropoff more than 10 feet shall be protected with a guide rail.
(2) 
Guide rails shall be installed to protect drivers from fixed objects and roadside hazards as shown on the following list:
(a) 
Culvert headwalls.
(b) 
Along bodies of water.
(c) 
Rock cuts and rock outcrops.
(d) 
Retaining walls.
(3) 
While guide rails are used to protect the driver from roadside hazards, the guide rail itself is considered a hazard of a lesser degree. Therefore, the use of guide railing is to be discouraged. Wherever possible, the roadway profile shall be adjusted to provide for shallow fills and flat side slopes.
B. 
Guide rail installation shall be in accordance with Sections 710-20, Corrugated Beam Guide Railing, and 710-22 Cable Guide Railing, of the current Standard Specifications of the New York State Department of Transportation. (See Figures 16, 17 and 18.[1])
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
All signs, markings and other control devices for maintenance and protection of traffic must conform to the requirements of the New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Roof and cellar drains shall in no case be allowed to flow onto the highway right-of-way. With the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer, in writing, these drains may be piped to the roadway stormwater pipe drain to which they shall be connected on top only. Such drains must be installed prior to the start of fine grading of the roadway and include a backflow prevention device.
Wherever a temporary or permanent dead-end is allowed on a subdivision roadway, a turnaround shall be constructed. This turnaround shall take the form of a circle as required by the Town Highway Superintendent and shall be constructed as shown on Figures 19 and 20.[1] The temporary type of construction shall be used only when authorized by the Town Planning Board in cases of foreseeable future extension of the roadway.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said figures are included at the end of this chapter.
A. 
There are two styles of boxes which are approved by the United States Postal Service:
(1) 
Traditional design in three standard sizes. (See Figure 21.[1])
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 21 is included at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
Contemporary design. (See Figure 21.)
B. 
Mailboxes of the approved traditional or contemporary design are required whenever a mailbox is newly installed or an unsuitable receptacle is replaced. Exception: custom built rural-type mailboxes may be used if prior approval is given by the Postmaster and the Superintendent of Highways. In no case shall there be more than two boxes on one post.
C. 
Extended arm type of supports are suggested to facilitate highway snow removal. (See Figure 21.[2]) This type of support allows the snowplow to sweep near or under boxes without damage to supports and provides easy access to the boxes by both the carrier and the home owner. All supports must be of adequate strength and size to properly support the box; a treated four-by-four-inch post is recommended. Diagonal bracing in front of the post should be avoided as this could interfere with the snowplow and cause damage to the support and or mailbox.
[2]
Editor's Note: Figure 21 is included at the end of this chapter.
D. 
Massive mailbox supports have been known to cause extensive damage to vehicles and serious injury to people who accidentally strike them. The use of heavy metal posts, concrete posts and miscellaneous items of farm equipment, such as milk cans filled with concrete, should be avoided. The ideal support is an assembly which, if struck, will bend or fall away from a striking vehicle instead of severely damaging the vehicle and injuring its occupants. Boxes and supports should be kept painted and free from rust.