(A) Generally. All streets shall be graded to the full width of the right-of-way, surfaced and improved to grades and dimensions shown on the plans, profiles, and cross-sections submitted by the subdivider and approved by the Township Supervisors. In subdivisions where sidewalks are not required, the sidewalk areas shall be graded in the same manner as if sidewalks were to be constructed.
(1) Streets shall be graded, surfaced and improved to the dimensions required by the cross-sections. Pavement base and wearing surface shall be constructed according to the specifications of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or the specifications as set forth by the Township Supervisors.
(2) Prior to placing street surface, adequate subsurface drainage for the streets and all utilities under the streets shall be provided by the subdivider upon the completion of the street improvements. Respective plans and profiles as built shall be filed with the Township Planning Commission.
(3) The developer shall be required to construct streets and receive the approval of the Commission before the sale of any lot abutting said streets is consummated. The Commission representative shall make the necessary inspection and prepare the report thereon within ten working days after the request for such inspection.
(4) Cartway and shoulder widths:
Cartway | Shoulders | |
Collector streets | 24 feet | 4 feet each side |
Cul-de-sacs | Radius of turning circle cartway - 50 feet | - |
Driveways | 12 feet | - |
Major streets | As required by the anticipated flow of traffic as approved by the Commission after consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | |
Minor streets | 20 feet | 3 feet each side |
(B) Sidewalks.
(1) Sidewalks shall be provided when considered necessary by the Planning Commission for the protection of the public or whenever it is determined that the potential volume of pedestrian traffic or safety conditions creates the need for them. Sidewalks shall be provided where streets of a proposed subdivision are extensions of existing streets having a sidewalk on one or both sides.
(2) When sidewalks are required, they shall meet the following standards.
(a) Sidewalks shall be located within the street right-of-way, one foot from the right-of- way line, and shall be a minimum of four feet wide, except along collector and arterial streets, and in the vicinity of shopping centers, schools, recreation areas and other community facilities, where they shall be a minimum of five feet wide.
(b) A grass planting strip of not less than three feet shall be provided between the curb and sidewalk. Where rolled curb and gutter is used, a grass planting strip shall be provided.
(c) Sidewalks shall be constructed of portland cement mortar and be at least four inches thick, underlain by four inches of compacted cinder, gravel or crushed stone.
(d) Where unusual or peculiar conditions prevail with respect to prospective traffic and/or safety of pedestrians, the Township Planning Commission may require different standards of improvements than those set forth in the previous divisions. Crosswalks may be required when deemed necessary by the Commission.
(e) In all respects in which standards for required improvements are not set forth herein or specified by the Commission hereunder, the applicable standard requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shall govern, and all work shall be performed in a manner prescribed in the standard specifications for road construction of said Department for the type of construction under consideration.
(f) Maximum slope of banks measured perpendicular to the centerline of the street should be three to one for fills, and two to one for cuts, assuming the nature of the subject soil is of adequate stability.
(C) Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall meet the following standards.
(1) Each proposed dwelling unit in a subdivision shall be provided with off-street parking space. Such off-street parking space may be provided as an individual garage, carport or driveway, preferably located behind the building line, or in a parking compound adjacent to or near the dwelling units it serves. Driveway and parking compounds shall provide two usable and paved parking spaces of at least 200 square feet each with a minimum of 400 square feet total for each dwelling unit.
(2) Commercial developments within the scope of these regulations shall provide not less than three square feet of paved parking area, exclusive of access lanes, for every one square foot of interior floor area, exclusive of storage areas. In addition, paved truck loading areas shall be provided such that all truck loading, unloading and maneuvering can be accommodated within the property lines.
(3) Industrial developments within the scope of these regulations shall provide a minimum of paved off-street parking in the ratio of one parking space for every two employees anticipated during the main work shift. In addition, paved truck loading areas shall be provided such that all truck loading, unloading and maneuvering can be accommodated within the property lines.
(Ord. 295, passed 3-14-1974)