§ 255-250. Streetscape improvements .

   A.   Crosswalks. Crosswalks shall be provided at driveways and street intersections.

      (1)   Crosswalks shall be differentiated to stand out from the vehicular cartway at all intersections by using a variety of material, including stamped concrete, brick or Belgian block, colored asphalt or similar material.

   B.   Walkways.

      (1)   Walkways shall connect all buildings in the district to each other in convenient routes, even across or through parking areas. Walkways must also connect all buildings to sidewalks along the street .

      (2)   Direct pedestrian access from the adjoining residential neighborhoods and adjacent commercial sites shall be provided by sidewalks built within the road rights of way and public access easements.

      (3)   If required by the Board of Commissioners, safe, comfortable and inviting access between the residential neighborhood and the development site shall be created by providing a gate in the fence and an improved pathway through the buffer plantings.

      (4)   Stairs are allowed along walkways but alternate routes must be available for handicapped access.

   C.   Street lighting. Street lighting shall be model “Old Town #A8850 SR” as manufactured by Sternberg Vintage Lighting, or approved equal. Poles for light fixtures shall be model 5700- KP as manufactured by Sternberg Vintage Lighting, or approved equal, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Approved equals may be approved as a conditional use by the Board of Commissioners.

   D.   Public space requirements.

      (1)   The Board of Commissioners may, by conditional use , approve a 10% increase in the impervious cover or gross floor area permitted on a parcel if the applicant creates public space accessible from a public right of way . Such space shall be landscaped and/or hardscaped pursuant to the following:

         (a)   The public space may be dedicated to the Township. The Township can accept or refuse the dedication based upon a finding that the proposed improvement enhances the public health, safety and welfare.

         (b)   The space may not contain any advertising or credit to the donor.

         (c)   All items provided are to be weatherproof, low maintenance, and vandal-resistant. Whether dedicated to the Township or not, the space and the items located in it are to be maintained by the property owner(s).

      (2)   To qualify as a public space , the area must contain at least 500 square feet, be visually and physically accessible to a public right of way , and contain at least three of the following items:

         (a)   Historic identification markers, signs or monument.

         (b)   Street furniture, including benches, receptacles and bollards.

         (c)   Kiosk for public notices .

         (d)   Fountain.

         (e)   Public art.

         (f)   Clock tower.

         (g)   Landscaping.

      (3)   The street furniture, such as receptacles, benches, bollards, etc. shall be as required in § 212-29, or an approved equal.

   E.   Street trees. Applicants shall install street trees as specified in the Pennsylvania Avenue ISTEA project. Specifications are on file at the Upper Dublin Township Administration Building.