(A) Special structures. Bridges, box culverts, deep manholes and other special structures shall be designed and constructed, where required, in accordance with good engineering practice and Form 814, and as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Selectmen.
(B) Sidewalks. Sidewalks, where required, shall be a minimum of four feet in width and, when provided in connection with a road, shall be located within the street right-of-way lines as shown on the typical cross-section. The sidewalk shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards as approved by the Board of Selectmen.
(1) Cement concrete sidewalks shall be laid on a four-inch gravel base, tamped and rolled, and shall be constructed four inches thick having expansion joints with pre-molded fillers spaced every ten feet and suitable weakened plan joints.
(2) Sidewalks will be ramped at intersections at a one inch vertical to 12-inch horizontal slope to meet State Building Code Requirements for handicapped access.
(C) Driveways. Sidewalks crossing driveways that are subject to heavy vehicular traffic shall be laid on a gravel base 12 inches thick. Driveways shall be constructed as per the requirements of the residential driveway ordinance for the town.
(D) Street signs. Street signs shall be installed at all intersections in locations approved by the Board of Selectmen. Traffic signs shall also be installed as required by the Board of Selectmen. Such signs shall be of a design and material approved by the Board of Selectmen.
(E) Underground utilities. Electric, telephone lines and facilities in new streets shall be installed underground unless the Planning and Zoning Commission has determined that such underground installation is inappropriate or unfeasible. Wherever possible, such lines and facilities shall be installed after the street right-of-way has been graded, but prior to installation of the base course for the pavement
(F) Monuments. Monuments shall be provided by the applicant on both sides of the street right-of-way and shall be set at the beginning and termination of each street, and at each point of curvature and tangency. Monuments shall be of stone or reinforced concrete 36 inches in length and four inches square at the top with across or other measuring feature in the top center. Monuments shall be set 34 inches in the ground after all project grading is complete. If ledge is encountered, a brass plug, one-half inch by three inches, shall be set in the ledge and secured with a Portland cement mortar. In lieu of a brass plug, a drill hole of one-half inch minimum diameter may be set if the ledge is fully exposed. The cost of such monuments shall be included in the bond.
(G) Fire wells and ponds. All required fire wells, underground water storage tanks and ponds with drafting basins shall be constructed in accordance with good engineering practice and designs approved by the Board of Selectmen or its authorized agent. The location and arrangement of all firefighting facilities shall be coordinated with the local fire departments.
(Ord. passed 1-11-1984; Ord. passed 9-18-2002)