(A) Generally. Monuments and markers shall be placed so the marker points or the center shall coincide exactly with the intersection of the lines being marked.
(B) Monuments.
(1) Monuments shall be readily visible and be set at the following points:
(a) All points of intersection of exterior boundary lines of the tract, where durable monuments do not exist; and
(b) At least two of the points of intersection of the street right-of-way lines at street intersections; or at such other locations as the Commission or Township Engineer may approve.
(2) Monuments shall be of the following type or approved equal:
(a) Reinforced concrete measuring four feet by four feet by 48 inches;
(b) Cut stone, preferably granite, measuring four feet by four feet by 48 inches;
(c) Two inch by 48 inch galvanized iron pipe filled with concrete;
(d) Railroad rail 48 inches in length; and
(e) Brass pin, three-fourths inch in diameter, grouted four inches into rock.
(3) The bottom of the monument shall extend below the frost line or to solid rock.
(4) Existing monuments may, and under certain circumstances may be required to, be replaced with monuments of the approved type, provided:
(a) The existing monument is indicated on the plan as well as the monument replacing it; and
(b) No tree, stump or corner of fence row will be permitted as a new monument.
(C) Markers. Markers shall be set at the intersection of the side front and rear lines of all lots of the subdivision, and shall be of the following types or approve equal:
(1) Steel or iron pipe or pins three-quarters of an inch in diameter and 18 inches in length; and
(2) Drill holes at least one-half inch in diameter and one-half inch deep, in rock or concrete where it is impossible or impractical to set pipes or pins.
(D) Must be set. All markers of the lot and monuments of the specific block must be set before the sale of the lot is consummated.
(Ord. 295, passed 3-14-1974)