1. Sidewalks or bicycle/pedestrian paths are required along both sides of all existing and proposed streets unless waived by the Board of Supervisors.
2. Along a proposed street with curb, concrete sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of the street. Along existing perimeter roads, asphalt bicycle/pedestrian paths may be provided in-lieu-of concrete sidewalks. Bicycle/pedestrian paths may be constructed with brick or slate stamped (and painted) concrete or asphalt. Pattern and color stamping shall be approved by the Township.
3. Sidewalks and bicycle/pedestrian paths shall be located within a public right- of-way, public easement, or common open space area.
4. Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of 4 feet. Bicycle/pedestrian paths shall have a minimum width of 8 feet.
5. Sidewalks shall be all weather and constructed of 4-inch thick, 3,750 psi Class “AA” concrete on a 4-inch PennDOT 2B stone base. At driveways, sidewalks shall have a minimum depth 6 inches of concrete and be reinforced with wire mesh.
6. All sidewalks shall be finished using methods that will provide a skid-resistant surface and be treated with a breathable sealant.
7. Curb depressions designed to accommodate wheelchairs shall be provided at street and other crossings and shall be in accordance with the latest standards of PennDOT and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
8. Sidewalks shall be laterally pitched at a slope of ¼ inch per foot to provide for adequate surface drainage.
9. Bicycle/Pedestrian Construction Standards. Bicycle/pedestrian paths shall conform to the following construction standards:
A. The near edge of the path shall not be less than 6 feet from the edge of cartway along any street.
B. Paths shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide.
C. Paths shall as near as possible follow the contour lines of the particular area where the paths are to be installed.
D. Curb ramps shall be the same width as the path and shall be installed to permit the crossing at intersecting streets; curb ramps shall have a maximum slope of 12 to 1 sides having maximum slope of 10 to 1.
E. Paths shall be constructed of 6 inches of aggregate base of gravel, with 4 inches of asphalt or concrete surface course. Use of pervious asphalt or concrete is desirable where soil conditions permit infiltration.
F. All paths shall be constructed in such a manner to ensure adequate and proper drainage, and to prevent the path from being inundated by surface drainage. The path shall also be designed to prevent stormwater flow along the path.
G. Path Markings and Signs. Stop signs shall be posted on the path where the path intersects driveways and streets. Stop signs shall be 8-inch octagonal signs. Signs shall be installed on a 4-inch by 4-inch post that is weather resistant and mounted 4 feet above the ground surface. The sign post shall be placed in the ground to a minimum depth of 3 feet.
10. Within open space and recreational facilities, pedestrian paths shall be concrete, asphalt, wood chips or stone subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. Width and design cross sections shall be subject to approval by the Township. Design centerline profile of pedestrian paths shall be shown on the plan. Location of the pedestrian path centerline must be defined by detailed bearing and distance information. Where pedestrian paths are designed for combined use with bicycles, centerline grades and curves shall be designed as specified by the Township Engineer.
(Ord. 163, passed 2-28-2012, § 515)