Penn Hills Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1248
Required Improvements
§ 1248.01 In General.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
Improvements listed in § 1248.02 are required for all subdivisions and land development, with the exception of two lot single-family residential subdivisions, unless expressly waived by the Planning Commission. A land developer will be required to submit plans and information sufficient to determine that the requirements and standards of this chapter will be met, together with a declaration of which improvements are intended to be dedicated to the Municipality. Performance bonds or other guarantees may be required prior to either the issuance of building and/or occupancy permits.
§ 1248.02 Improvements.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
All improvements to a subdivision must be completed in accordance with the requirements of this section, the Municipal Standards for Construction (Chapter 1020), and all other applicable ordinances and resolutions of the Municipality. The following improvements shall be required:
(a)
Survey Monuments. Permanent monuments to mark all streets at the beginning points of the curvatures, set five feet within the right-of-way lines. The final location and the number of monuments shall be determined by the Engineer. The installation and certification should be made by a registered engineer or a registered surveyor prior to the approval of the final subdivision plat.
(b)
Streets.
(1)
Excavations. The slope of excavations for streets and roads shall be trimmed neatly to the width and rate of slope by the contractor, and the work shall be completed in a neat and acceptable condition. The slope of cuts may be reduced during construction, as required by the Zoning Officer, in order to obtain satisfactory stability. In no case shall the slope of cuts exceed two to one.
(2)
Grading. All streets shall be graded to stakes set by the subdivider in accordance with the cross-section shown in the Municipal Standards for Construction (Chapter 1020), to the satisfaction of the Municipal Engineer. Where fill material is necessary to establish uniform grades, compaction shall be in accordance with the latest Pennsylvania Department of Transportation specifications. The subgrade shall be free of, or made free of, sod, vegetation matter, or other similar material. Where poor subgrade drainage conditions are found during construction, additional necessary drainage shall be installed as directed by the Engineer.
(3)
Drainage. Suitable drainage structures, culverts, storm sewers, ditches, and related installations shall be provided to insure adequate drainage of all low points along the line of streets.
(4)
Curbs. Curbs shall be required in accordance with the Municipal Standards for Construction.
(5)
Roads and Streets. Roads and streets shall be put to the grade limits shown on Table I of Appendix A following the text of these Regulations and shall be constructed of concrete or bituminous macadam. The specifications and method of the use of concrete or bituminous macadam shall comply with the latest Pennsylvania Department of Transportation specifications.
(6)
Subgrade. The subgrade shall be formed by shaping the graded roadway surface correctly with approved material, and shall be brought to a firm, thoroughly compacted surface for the width of the base or pavement, by rolling with a power roller weighing not less than 10 tons. All unsuitable material which will not compact satisfactorily shall be removed as directed by the Engineer. In no case shall vehicles be allowed to travel over the subgrade in a single tract.
(7)
Base. The base shall be in accordance with the Municipal Standards for Construction.
(8)
Surface. The surface shall be in accordance with the Municipal Standards for Construction.
(9)
Shoulders. Street shoulders shall be constructed with suitable material from roadway or structure excavation supplemented by additional suitable material, if directed, from borrow pit. The entire shoulder area shall be uniformly and thoroughly compacted by rolling and must be level with the tops of curbs, as directed by the Zoning Officer. The maximum slope on cuts beyond shoulders is 1 1/2:1 and on fills is 2:1.
(c)
Alleys. Alleys shall be in conformance with Table I of Appendix A, following the text of these Regulations, and the Municipal Standards for Construction.
(d)
Storm Drainage. The construction of a storm drainage system shall be required, shall be constructed in accordance with the Municipal Standards for Construction and Chapter 1250, and shall be consistent with Pennsylvania Act 167.
(e)
Water Supply. The subdivider shall construct a system of water mains with required fire hydrants, and shall connect to a public water supply of adequate capacity, with provisions for a connection for each lot.
(g)
Utilities. Every lot in a subdivision shall be capable of being served by utilities, and easements acceptable to the utility companies shall be granted as required. Electric, gas, and all other piping and distribution lines shall be installed underground within public rights-of-way or within properly designated easements. To the fullest extent possible, underground utility lines located in street rights-of-way shall not be installed beneath existing or proposed paved areas, and in any case, shall be installed prior to the placement of any paving. Electrical distribution shall comply with Order No. 99 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
(h)
Street Signs. Street name signs shall be under the current Municipality fee system, and shall be installed by the Municipality.
(i)
Street Lights. For the safety, convenience, and attractiveness of the subdivision, street lights of a type approved by the Council must be installed on the streets, on decorative poles as prescribed by the Municipality. The cost shall be borne by the subdivider.
(j)
Sidewalks. Continuous sidewalks shall be required along the entire frontage of the property, including driveways unless expressly waived by the Planning Commission. Sidewalks must be installed in conformance with Chapter 1028.
(k)
Driveways. Driveways and grade shall comply with the Municipal Standards for Construction.
§ 1248.03 Notification.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
In the event that plans for roads, streets, or alleys located within the Municipality have been approved and recorded, as provided in these Regulations, any subdivider shall first notify the Zoning Officer of his intention to proceed with the construction or installation of said roads, streets, or alleys. Said notification shall be made at least one week before any such construction or installation shall commence, so as to give the Municipal officials an opportunity to inspect the site prior to commencement of work, and to inspect the installation or construction of said roads, streets, or alleys during the course of work being performed.
§ 1248.04 Testing of Construction Materials.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
All construction materials used for the construction of required improvements may be required to be tested by a qualified testing laboratory approved by the Municipality. Costs for tests are to be borne by the developer.
§ 1248.05 Acceptance.
[Ord. 2136, passed 2-1-1993]
The subdivider or developer must declare in his application what facilities, such as roads and recreation land, that he anticipates dedicating to the Municipality.
After said roads, streets, alleys, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, or other public facilities have been installed and constructed pursuant to the specifications and requirements contained in these Regulations, and in the event any subdivider or developer then desires to have the Municipality accept said roads, streets, alleys, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, or other public facilities as a part of the Municipal system, then said subdivider or developer shall notify the Zoning Officer that the construction or installation has been completed, and shall supply the Municipality with a tracing of the plan of lots or development in question as-built in accordance with final approval, and said tracing shall be certified by a registered engineer. The subdivider or developer shall also supply the Municipality with a minimum of four copies of the as-built plan on which the road, street alley, or other public facility in question has been constructed or installed. The aforesaid tracing and four copies of said plan shall be conformed copies in every respect, and shall contain a notice thereon as to where and when the plan was recorded in the Recorder's Office of Allegheny County.
With respect to the public facilities which the subdivider or developer desires to have the Municipality accept, he shall shade or color that portion of said road, street or alley in yellow crayon on each of said copies and shall also clearly designate the number of lineal feet of said road, street, alley, which he desires to have accepted by the Municipality, or otherwise accurately describe any other public facility. A maintenance bond shall contain an accurate well-defined description of the portion of road, street, alley, or public facility which the subdivider or developer desires the Municipality to accept as aforesaid. The maintenance bond shall be in an eighteen-month period in favor of the Municipality of Penn Hills in a format approved by the Municipal Attorney. The amount of the maintenance bond shall not exceed 15% of the actual cost of said improvements.
Upon compliance with all applicable provisions of these Regulations, said roads, streets, alleys or public facilities may be accepted by the Municipality of Penn Hills.