SIX 1230. 1232. Plan 1234. 1240.elibrary.pacounties.org/Documents/Delaware_County...19 General...

17

TITLE SIX - Subdivision Regulations General Provisions and Definitions. Plan Review and Report. Design Standards for All Subdivisions and Land Developments. Design Standards for Residential Subdivisions and Land Developments. Design Standards for Townhouse, Two-Family and Multifamily Developments. Design Standards for Mobile Home Parks. Design Standards for Nonresidential Subdivisions and Land Developments.

Chap. 1230. Chap. 1232. Chap. 1234.

Chap. 1236.

Chap. 1238.

Chap. 1240. Chap. 1242.

Appendix A. Sketches and Diagrams.

CHAPTER 1230 General Provisions and Defmitions

1230.01 Short title and effective date. 1230.08 Exceptions. 1230.02 Authority. 1230.09 Separability. 1230.03 Purpose. 1230.10 Repealer. 1230.04 Interpretation. 1230.11 Definitions. 1230.05 Jurisdiction. 1230.99 Penalty. 1230.06 Compliance. 1230.07 Applicable codes and

regulations.

CROSS REFERENCES Authority to enact - see Penna. Mun. Plan. Code, Sec. 501 Jurisdiction of county planning agencies - see Penna. Mun. Plan. Code,

Contents of subdivision and land development ordinance - see Penna. Mun.

Enactment of subdivision and land development ordinance - see Penna. Mun.

Enactment of subdivision and land development ordinance amendment - see

Publication, advertisement and availability of ordinance - see Penna.

Effect of subdivision and land development ordinance - see Penna. Mun.

Modifications of subdivision requirements - see Penna. Mun. Plan. Code,

Section 502

Plan Code, Sec. 503

Plan Code, Sec. 504

Penna. Mun. Plan Code, Sec. 505

Mun. Plan. Code, Sec. 506

Plan. Code, Sec. 507

Sec. 512.1 Fee for subdivision and land development plan re-approval - see P. & Z.

2000 Replacement

01 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 18

1230.01 This Title Four of this Planning and Zoning Code shall be known and may be

cited as the "Aston Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance" and shall be referred to hereinafter as ''these Subdivision Regulations" or just "these Regulations." These Subdivision Regulations shall become effective immediately upon adoption, and shall rem& in effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by the Board of Commissioners of Aston Township. ( a d . 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

SHORT TITLE AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

1230.02 AUTHORITY. These Subdivision Regulations are adopted by the Board of Commissioners of

the Township of Aston, under authority of Section 501 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as amended by Act 170 of 1988. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1230.03 PURPOSE. These Subdivision Regulations have been established for the following purposes:

To promote, protect and provide for the public safety, health and general welfare of the citizens of Aston Townshim To assure that the layout or arrangement of subdivisions or land developments conforms not only to provisions of these Regulations but also to any applicable ordinance, map, or comprehensive plan of the Township. To facilitate efficient and adequate transportation, water, sewerage, parks, recreation, and other public requirements and facilities. To protect social and economic stability and preserve the value of land and improvements in the Township. To ensure coordination and conformance of subdivision and land development plans with infrastructure improvement plans of the Township, such as traffic circulation, sewer expansion, etc. To provide a systematic and uniform procedure for reviewing plans to ensure equitable processing of all subdivision and land development proposals. To promote the interrelationship of land use and building design to facilitate the conservation of natural resources and energy resources. To stimulate flexibility, economy and ingenuity in the design of subdivisions and land developments and the improvements thereon and to encourage modern development practices of site planning. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(

1230.04 INTERPRETATION. In interpreting and applying the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations, all

requirements, unless specifically stated otherwise, shall be held to be minimums for promoting the purposes set forth in Section 1230.03. Where the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations impose greater restrictions than those of any other statute, ordinance or regulation, the more restrictive regulations shall be controlling. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

2000 Replacement

19 General Provisions and Definitions 1230.07

1230.05 JURISDICTION. These Subdivision Regulations shall apply to all subdivisions and land develop-

ments undertaken wholly or partly within Aston Township. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1230.06 COMPLIANCE. (a) No subdivision or land development of any lot, tract, or parcel of land shall

be made, and no street, sanitary sewer, water main, gas, oil, or electric transmission line, or other facilities in connection therewith shall be laid out, constructed, opened, or dedicated for public use or travel or for the common use of occupanta of buildings abutting thereon, except in accordance with these Subdivision Regulations. Conveyances, resubdivisions, and reverse eubdivisiona shall be considered new subdivisions.

(b) No lot in a proposed subdivision or land development may be sold, and no final permit to erect any building in a subdivision or land development may be issued, unless and until a final plan has been approved and recorded and either the required improvements in connection therewith have been constructed or the Township has been assured by means of a letter of credit, corporate bond, or other security acceptable to the Township that the improvement will subsequently be installed.

No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any lot which was created by subdivision after the effective date of, and not in compliance with, the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations, and no construction of any public or private improvement shall take place or be commenced except in compliance with these Subdivision Regulations. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(c)

1230.07 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS. All subdivisions and land developments in Aston Township shall be subject to

Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as amended the following codes and regulations where applicable:

by Act 170 of 1988. - Pennsvlvania DeDartment of Environmental Resources (DER) regulations,

-

- includbg, but nit limited to: (1) Sewage Facilities (2) Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control (3) Stormwater Management US. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands regulations. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation State highway access regulations. Aston Township ordinances, including, but not limited to, all codified and free-standing ordinances. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

'., 3230 .08 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 20

1230.08 EXCEPTIONS. (a) For subdivisions or land developments where the Board of Commissioners

determines that extraordinary hardships or difficulties may result fiom strict compliance with these Subdivision Regulations, and the purposes of these Regulations may be served to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, the Board of Commissioners may authorize a waiver of the requirements of these Regulations so that substantial justice may be done. Such action shall be consistent with the public interest and with the character of the community.

(b) Ertceptions to the provisions of these Regulations may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners in cases where a literal enforcement of these Regulations would hinder site plans plainly showing special economy, imaginative design, or creative use of resources. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

A'

1230.09 SEPARABILITY. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of these

Subdivision Regulations be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or illegal, such decision shall not affect the validity of these Regulations as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional, invalid, or illegal. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.) a

(, 1230.10 REPEALER. The existing Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as amended, is

hereby repealed. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1230.11 DEFINITIONS. As used in these Subdivision Regulations:

ADDITIONS, NONRESIDENTIAL

An increase in the size of a nonresidential building. Such addition shall be regarded as a land development which must be submitted to the Township Planning Commission, Township Engineer and Delaware County Planning Department for review in cases where it would increase the floor area of the building by fifty percent or more.

ALLEY A paved lane which provides secondary service access for vehicles to the side or rear of abutting properties.

ALTERATION

A change or rearrangement in the structural parts or in the means of egress, or an enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing the height, or moving from one location or position to another. a

(*''

1991 Replacement

21 General Provisions and Definitions

APPLICANT

A landowner or developer who has filed an application for development, including his or her heirs, successors and assigns.

APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Every application, whether preliminary, tentative or final, required to be filed and approved prior to the start of construction or development, including, but not limited to, an a plication for a building permit, for the approval of a subdivision plat or pL or for the approval of a development plan.

AS BUILT PLAN

A plan prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor, bearing his or her seal, indicating the location and elevation of all public improvements, including, but not limited to, curbs, sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water supply, gas and electric easements and stormwater detention facilities.

BERM A raised earth mound of sufficient height, which constitutes an effective screen and gives maximum protection and immediate visual screening.

BLOCK

A tract of land bounded by streets or a combination of streets, railroad rights-of-way, waterways, public land, unsubdivided area, or other definite barrier.

BUILDING

(See Structure)

BUILDING COVERAGE

The ratio obtained by dividing the ground floor area of all principal and accessory buildings on a lot by the total area of the lot upon which the buildings are located.

CAPPED SEWER SYSTEM

A completed sewer system, including sewer lines, lateral connections and all other appurtenances which are capped and in place for future connection to an approved public sewer system.

1991 Replacement

1230.11 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

CARTWAY

The paved surface of a street right of way which is available for vehicular traffic, including parking lanes but excluding shoulders, drainage swales and curbs.

CATCH BASIN

An inlet designed to intercept and redirect swface waters.

CLEAR SIGHT TR,IANGLE

An area of unobstructed vision at a street intersection defined by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the intersection of the street centerlines.

COMMON OPEN SPACE

A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water. within a land develoDment or a subdivision. desianed and intended for the use or enjoymeni of residents or occupaxite thereof, not including streets, off-street parking are= and areas set aside for public facilities. i CUL-DE-SAC

A street intersecting another street at one end and terminating at the other end in a vehicular turnaround.

CULVERT

A drain, ditch or conduit not incorporated in a closed system that carries drainage water under a street, driveway or sidewalk.

DEVELOPER

Any landowner, agent of such landowner, or tenant with the permission of such landowner, who makes or causes to be made a subdivision of land or a land development.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The proposal for development, including a planned residential development, a plat of a subdivision, all covenants relating to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, streets, ways and parking facilities, common open space and public facilities.

i

1991 Replacement


EASEMENT

A grant of property rights for the use of land by the property owner to another person, organization, or entity for a specific purpose.

GRADE The change in elevation over a distance of 100 feet, expressed as a percentage.

HALF STREET

A street, generally parallel and adjacent to a property line, having a lesser right-of-way width than normally required for satisfactory improvement and use of the street.

IMPROVEMENT

Grading, paving, curbing, street lights and signs, landscaping, water mains, hydrants, sanitary sewers, including laterals to the street, sidewalks, monuments and all other additions to the tract that are required by ordinance or necessary to result in a complete subdivisiodland development in the fullest extent of the term.

LAND DEVELOPMENT

Any of the following activities: A. The improvement of one lot or two or more contiguous lots, tracts or

parcels of land for any purpose involving: A group of two or more residential or nonresidential buildings, whether proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots regardless of the number of occupants or tenure; or The division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of, streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features.

B. A subdivision, resubdivision or reverse subdivision of land. C. See "Additions, nonresidential."

LAND DEVELOPMENT, EXCLUSIONS

The exclusion of certain land development shall include the following: The conversion of an existing single-family detached dwelling or single- family semidetached dwelling into not more than three residential units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium.

1.

2.

1991 Replacement

1230.11 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 24

LANDOWNER

The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition), a lessee if he or she is authorized under the lease to exercise the rights of the landowner, or another person having a proprietary interest in land.

LOT

A parcel of land which is or may be occupied by a building and/or accessory structure or use, including open spaces and setbacks as are required within the zoning district in which the lot is located.

LOT, REVERSE FRONTAGE

A lot extending between and having frontage on two generally parallel streets with vehicular access from only one street.

MOBILE HOME

A transportable, single-family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy contained in one unit, or in two or more units designed to be joined into one integral unit capable again of being separated for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and which is constructed so that it may be used with or without a permanent foundation. This definition is in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

('

MOBILE HOME LOT

A parcel of land improved with the necessary utility connections and other appurtenances necessary for the placement thereon of a single mobile home.

MOBILE HOME PARK

A parcel or parcels of land, at least ten acres in area, under single or separate ownership, which have been planned and improved for the placement of mobile homes for nontransient use, consisting of two or more mobile home lots.

MONUMENTS AND MARKERS

Structures which mark and identifj. a perimeter boundary, lot lines, street lines or corners of lots and streets.

1991 Replacement


NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

A committee consisting of three members of the Board of Commiasioners appointed by the President of the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of reviewing alI subdivision and land development applications presented to the Township prior to presentation to the entire Board of Commissioners.

PLAN, FINAL

A complete and exact plan, including all supplemental required data, prepared for official recording. The final plan shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor, engineer, architect, or landscape architect. The metes and bounds for the outbounds survey of the site must be certified by a professional land surveyor registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PLAN, PRELIMINARY

A plan, showing approximate proposed street and lot layout in lesser detail than a final plan, required as a basis for consideration by the Township prior to preparation of a final plan, and prepared by a qualified professional surveyor, architect, engineer, or landscape architect.

PLAN, SKETCH

An informal plan indicating salient existing features of a tract and its surroundings and the general layout of a proposed subdivision or land development to be used as a basis for discussion and consideration by the Township.

PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

A contiguous area of land, controlled by a landowner, to be developed as a single entity for a number of dwelling units and nonresidential uses. The development plan must comply with Chapter 1270 of the Zoning Code.

PLANNING MODULE

A Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources form used to evaluate proposed revisions to the Municipal sewage facilities plan to accommodate specific sewage facilities for new land developments.

1991 Replacement

1230 11 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 26

RESUBDMSION

The further division of lots or the relocation of lot lines of any lot or lots within a subdivision previously made and approved or recorded; or the alteration of any streets or the establishment of any new streets within any such subdivision.

RETENTIONDETENTION BASIN

A pond, pool or basin used for the storage of stormwater runoff.

RIGHT-OF-WAY

Land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription, condemnation or other legal manner and occupied or intended to be occupied by a street, crosswalk, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water line, watercourse or similar uses.

RUNOFF

0 The surface water or discharge of a given watershed after a fall of rain or snow that does not enter the soil but runs off the surface of the land. SEWAGE DISPOSAL, ON-LOT (, Any structure or system designed to treat sanitary sewage within the boundaries of an individual lot.

SEWAGE SYSTEM, COMMUNITY

A sanitary sewage collection system in which sewage is carried from individual dischargers by a system of pipes to a central treatment plant, commonly called a "pacKage treatment plant," generally serving a single land development, subdivision, or neighborhood and operated by a governmental agency or authority, public utility company, or developer.

SEWAGE SYSTEM, PUBLIC A sanitary sewage collection system in which sewage is carried from individual dischargers through a system of pipes to a central treatment plant, generally serving a major portion of a municipality or municipalities and operated by a governmental agency or authority or public utility company.

SIGHT DISTANCE

The required length of road visible to the driver of a vehicle at any given point on the road when the view is unobstructed by traffic.

1991 Replacement

27 General Provisions and Definitions

STORMWATER

Water which surfaces, flows or collects during and subsequent to rain or snowfall.

STREET, ARTERIAL

A street serving a large volume of comparatively high-speed and long- distance traffk, including all facilities classified as main and secondary highways by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

STREET, COLLECTOR

A street which carries traffic from local streets to arterial streets or to major facilities or developments.

STREET, LOCAL

A street used primarily to provide access to abutting properties and to conduct traffic to collector and arterial streets.

STRUCTURE

Any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land.

SUBDIVISION

The division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land, including changes in existing lot lines, for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership, or building or lot development, provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than ten acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted.

SUBDIVISION, MAJOR

A subdivision resulting in the creation of five lots or more, or any nonresidential subdivision involving the extension of Municipal facilities, the creation of a street, or the extension of an existing street. Land developments shall also be considered major subdivisions.

1991 Replacement

( a 1230.99 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 28

(54)

(55)

SUBDIVISION, MINOR

A subdivision resulting in the creation of four lots or less and which does not involve the construction or extension of any streets or Municipal facilities.

SUBDIVISION, REVERSE

The combining of individual recorded lots to form a single tract in single ownership. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1230.99 PENALTY. (a) Any person, partnership, or corporation who or which has violated the

provisions of these Subdivision Regulations shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township, pay a judgment of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Township as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied or payable until the date of the determination of a violation by the District Justice. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Municipality may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, unless the District Justice determining that there has been a violation further determines that there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership or corporation violating these Subdivision Regulations to have believed that there was no such violation, in which event there shall be deemed to have been only one such violation until the fifth day following the date of the determination of a violation by the District Justice, and thereafter each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

a ( j

(b) The Court of Common Pleas, upon petition, may grant an order of stay, upon cause shown, tolling the per diem judgment pending a final adjudication of the violation and judgment.

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed or interpreted to grant to any persons or entity other than the Township the right to commence any action for enforcement of this section. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(c)

1991 Replacement

29

CHAPTER 1232 Plan Review and Report

1232 .O 1 1232.02

1232.03

1232.04 1232.05

1232.06

Requirement of review. 1232.07 Conditions for approval of

process. 1232.08 Financial security Sketch plan submission and guarantees. review. 1232.09 Release from improvement Sketch plan requirements. bond. Preliminary plan submission 1232.10 Recording of the final plan. and review requirements. Final plan submission and review requirements.

Application and submission fmal plans.

CROSS REFERENCES Approval of plats - see Penna. Mun. Plan. Code, Sec. 508 Completion of improvements or guarantee thereof prerequisite to final

Release from improvement bond - see Penna. M u . Plan. Code, Sec. 510 Remedies to effect completion of improvements - see Penna. Mun. Plan.

General provisions and definitions - see P. & 2. Ch. 1230

plat approval - see Penna. Mun. Plan. Code, Sec. 509

Code, Sec. 511

1232.01 REQUIREMENT OF REVIEW. Prior to the approval and recording of any subdivision and land development

plan within Aston Township, the owner or representative of the owner shall submit plans to the Township for review and report in accordance with the procedures set forth in these Subdivision Regulations. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1232.02 APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION PROCESS. (a) Submittal and review shall be in accordance with the following table of

stages:

TABLE 1

Land Minor Subdivision Maior Subdivision DeveloDment Review Stape

Sketch Optional Recommended Recommended Preliminary Recommended Mandatory Mandatory

Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Final

1991 Replacement


(b) Each presentation of a sketch, preliminary, or final plan shall be considered a separate submission, and the application and review process will be the same for each submission.

(c) For all review stages where review and report are required or requested, nine copies of every subdivision or land development plan shall be submitted to the Township Secretary along with the Aston Township Subdivision and Land Development application and fee, the Aston Township escrow fee for professional review of the plan and/or application, and the Delaware County Planning Department application and fee.

(d) The nine copies of plans shall be distributed to the following for review

(1) Township Engineer, one copy; (2) Building Inspector, one copy; (3) Township File, one copy; (4) Township Planning Commission, three copies; and (5) Delaware County Planning Department, three copies.

Review stages where review and report are required or requested shall be acted upon by the Board of Commissioners and a decision rendered and communicated not later than ninety days following the date of the regular meeting of the Board, or otherwise following the date the application is filed, provided that should the next

the said ninety-day period shall be measured from the thirtieth day following the date the application was filed.

The decision of the Board shall be communicated in writing to the applicant personally or mailed to him at his last known address not later than fifteen days following the decision. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

and report:

(e)

0 (' regular meeting occur more than thirty days following the filing of the application, ',

(f)

1232.03 SKETCH PLAN SUBMISSION AND REVIEW. (a) A sketch plan of any proposed subdivision or land development may be

submitted for review and report to the Township Board of Commissioners and the Delaware County Planning Department for purposes of informal discussion among the Township, County Planning staff, and the applicant in order to provide a basis for review of the concept and general design of the proposal prior to the preparation of detailed design plans.

(b) While the submission of sketch plans is not a required review stage, it is strongly encouraged for the benefit of the developer and the Township. The review of sketch plans can prove to be instrumental in resolving many issues at an early stage in order to conserve time, effort, and expense.

1991 Replacement

31 Plan Review and R e ~ o r t 1232.04

(c) If members of the Township Planning Commission or County Planning Btaff are consulted in person and no written report is sought, the sketch plan may contain any data that are deemed sufficient to advise the developer, the Township or both as to the merits, deficiencies or shortcomings of the plan.

(d) A review of a sketch plan, whether resulting in verbal comments or in a written report, shall not be regarded as a formal site plan review and shall not constitute part of the official record of the development. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1232.04 SKETCH PLAN REQUIREMENTS. If a written report of the sketch plan review is requested by the applicant, the

following requirements shall be met: (a) Sketch plans shall be legibly drawn to a scale of not less than one inch

equals 100 feet. (b) Sketch plans shall be accompanied by a brief narrative describing the

intent of the proposal, major planning assumptions, issues, and objectives of the proposed subdivision or land development.

(c) Sketch plans and all future subdivision or land development lans must be in compliance with the provisions of these Subdivision R e p P ations and the provisions of the Township Zoning Code.

(d) The following information is required to be included on the sketch plan: A location map at a scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet, showing the entire parcel and its relation to the surrounding area. The name and address of the record owner. The name and seal of the engineer, surveyor, planner, architect, or landscape architect responsible for the sketch plan. Title of the plan, north mow, scale, and date of the drawing, and any revisions. Approximate tract boundaries and a statement of the total acreage of the tract and each proposed lot. Zoning districts and district boundary lines. The nature of all contemplated uses. Significant natural physical features within the tract and adjacent peripheral strip, watercourses, ponds, lakes, wetlands, and proposed major changes to these features. The proposed general layout of lots in subdivisions or, in the case of land developments, the buildings or structures, along with the approximate locations of existing buildings. Proposed streets and their relationships to the existing network outside the site. Locations, widths and purposes of all existing rights-of-way and easements and the substance of similar proposed restrictions. The 100-year floodplain boundary line. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

32 (, e 1232.05 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

1232.05 PRELIMINARY PLAN SUBMISSION AND REVIEW

(a) Preliminary plans shall be legibly drawn at a scale of not less than one

(b) The preliminary plan shall include all of the information required on the

(1) The name and seal of the professional land surveyor, engineer, architect, or landscape architect responsible for the preliminary plan.

(2) Tract boundaries with bearings and distances and a statement of the total acreage of the tract to the nearest tenth of an acre.

(3) Bearings and distances of each roposed lot line within the tract.

(5) All existing and proposed streets within and adjacent to the tract along with right-of-way widths and cartway widths together with preliminary profiles.

(6) The method for controlling surface water runoff. (7) All existing sanitary and storm sewers, water lines, fire hydrants,

utility transmission lines, culverts, bridges, and railroads within the tract and within 200 feet of its boundaries.

(8) Contours at two-foot intervals, except where ground is at a grade of two percent or less, in which w e such contours shall be shown at one-foot intervals, based upon an actual field survey and the National Geodetic Vertical Datum.

(9) Preliminary profiles and other explanatory data concerning the installation of sanitary and storm sewer systems and water distribution SyStemS.

(10) The location and delineation of wetlands based upon the appropriate regulatory requirements.

The following additional information is required for land development plans

(1) Locations and sizes of all proposed land uses, including residential uses by type, community facilities, etc., and areas to be dedicated or reserved for public or common use, together with the proposed manner of their maintenance if not dedicated.

(2) Proposed locations of all buildings and parking areas together with an appropriate indication of size (e.g. the number of prospective dwelling units shall be indicated in multiple dwelling buildings); tentative layout of parking areas, including notation of individual parking spaces.

(3) A tentative layout of the pedestrian movement system.

(d) The following additional requirements shall apply to all subdivision and

(1) Erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be submitted to the Township, the Delaware County Planning Commission, and the Delaware County Conservation District.

(2) A planning module request shall be submitted to Aston Township following preliminary approval of the development plan.

REQUIREMENTS.

inch equals f a y feet.

sketch plan as well as the following additional information:

(4) Zoning districts and the applica E le area and bulk requirements.

e i ’

(c) only:

land development plans where applicable:

0 1991 Replacement

Plan Review and Re~ort 1232.06 33

0

0

(3) In the case of plans which call for development in phases, a map at an appropriate scale showing the successive phases and a schedule of time within which applications for final approval of all parts of the development are intended to be filed, shall be provided. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1232.06 FINAL PLAN SUBMISSION AND REXIEW REQUIREMENTS. (a) The requirements for submission of all final subdivision and land

development plans are the same as those for prelimhry plans.

(b) The contents of final lans shall include all of the information required on the preliminary plans as wet as the following more detailed and complete information:

The name and seal of the professional land surveyor, architect, or engineer responsible for the plan and a certification by him that the plan represents a survey made by him or by his authorized licensed representative and that all of the information illustrated on the plan is accurate and correct and that all the requirements of these Subdivision Regulations have been met. Lot numbers together with accurate dimensions and areas. Accurate distances and directions to the nearest established street comers or official monuments. Reference comers shall be accurately described on the final plan. Final cross-sections of all proposed streets showing right-of-way, paved width, location of curbs and sidewalks; plans and profiles of streets showing grades and horizontal and vertical alignment approved by the Aston Township Engineer. Final profiles and other explanatory data concerning the installation of sanitary and storm sewer systems and water distribution systems. Names of all adjacent property owners. A copy of any existing or proposed deed restrictions or protective covenants applying to the proposed developments shall be submitted with the final plans. A final Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, including proof of application for any permit required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources or the Delaware County Conservation District, whichever is applicable. A plan which shows the proposed grading and drainage of the site. A certificate of proposed dedication of streets and other areas to be devoted to ublic uses.

easements and utility rights of way. The location of all monuments at the permanent outbounds of the site at angle points along 8 streetline and at individual lot comers. The exact location of all street lights within the development. When a development requires access to a State highway, a note indicating the need for a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Highway Occupancy Permit is required.

The exact P ocations, widths, and purposes of existing and proposed

1991 Replacement

1 2 3 2 . 0 7 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 34

(c) The following additional information is required for land development plans

(1) The locations and heights of all structures, including free-standing signs, and distances between buildings and between buildings and streets or property lines.

(2) The number of dwelling units, by type, by number of bedrooms, and the location and square footage of floor space to be devoted to nonresidential use, together with use specifications.

(3) The location, square footage, and number of vehicular parking spaces in all parking areas, and specifications of type and size of other parking facilities.

(4) Locations and widths of all private driveways and pedestrian walkways, if any, and any controls proposed at their intersections with streets carrying vehicular traffic.

(5) The exact locations and sizes of all public or common open space areas, recreational areas and facilities and the ownership and proposed maintenance, offers of dedication, or covenants governing their use.

(6) A final landscaping plan indicating precise types, quantities and sizes of proposed trees, shrubs and ground covers and other landscaping elements, certified by a registered landscape architect.

only:

(d) The following additional requirements shall apply to all final subdivision and land development plans where applicable:

(1) The required application and plans shall be submitted to the Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority.

(2) A Public Utility Commission (PUC) "Certificate of Public Convenience" must be presented to the Township to ensure that a sufficient water supply is available from the Municipal public water systems at the time

(3) In the case of subdivisions or land developments to be developed in stages or sections, the requirements of the preliminary plan shall apply. Final plan requirements as listed herein shall apply only to the stage or section for which final approval is being sought. However, the final plan presented for that stage or section must be considered as it relates to information presented for the entire subdivision or land development in the application for preliminary approval. ( a d . 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1232.07 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS. (a) Prior to construction the developer is required to schedule a preconstruction

conference with the Township Secretary, the Township Engineer, the Building Inspector and any other Township officials the Township deems necessary.

of occupancy.

(b) The applicant agrees that he will lay out and construct all roads, streets, lanes or alleys together with all other improvements, including grading, paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, fire hydrants, water mains, street signs, shade trees, storm and sanitary sewers, landscaping, traffic control devices, open space and

(

1991 Replacement

35 Plan Review and R e ~ o r t 1232.08

restricted areas, and erosion and sediment control measures, in accordance with the final plan as approved, where any or all of these improvements are required as conditions of approval, and that he shall complete these improvements within the time or times specified by the Board of Commissioners.

(c) That the applicant guarantees completion and maintenance of all improvements by means of a corporate surety bond or deposit of funds or government securities in escrow or irrevocable letter of ,credit acceptable to the Township in accordance with Section 509 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

(d) The applicant agrees if requested to tender a deed of dedication to the Township for streets, any and all easements for sanitary Bewers, water lines or stom sewers and improvements thereto, including street paving, sidewalks, shade trees, water mains, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewers, manholes, inlets, pumping stations and other appurtenances as shall be constructed as public improvements and as are required for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare, after all streets, sidewalks, sewers, and the like are completed and such completion is certified as satisfactory by the Township Engineer. The Board of Commissioners may require that the applicant supply a Title Insurance Certificate from a reputable company before any property is accepted by the Township.

The submission to the Township of all required permits from agencies having jurisdiction over ancillary matters necessary to effect the subdivision or land development, such as the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation and En- vironmental Resources and the Public Utility Commission, is required. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(e)

1232.08 FINANCIAL SECURITY GUARANTEES. (a) In lieu of the completion of any improvements required as a condition for

the final approval of a subdivision or land development plan, the applicant shall provide for the deposit of financial security in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of such improvements or common amenities, including, but not limited to, roads, stormwater detention and/or retention basins and other related drainage facilities, recreational facilities, open space improvements, or buffer or screen plantings which may be required.

(b) In order to facilitate financing, the Board of Commissioners shall furnish the developer with a signed copy of a resolution indicating approval of the final plan contingent upon the developer obtaining a satisfactory financial security.

If financial security has been provided in lieu of the completion of improvements as a condition for the final approval of a plan, the Township shall not condition the issuance of building, grading or other permits relating to the erection or placement of improvements.

(c)

1991 Replacement


(d) The amount of financial security to be posted for the completion of the required improvements shall be equal to 110 percent of the cost of completion estimated as of ninety days following the date scheduled for completion by the developer. Annually, the Township may adjust the amount of the financial security by comparing the actual cost of the improvements which have been completed and the estimated cost for the completion of the remaining improvements as of the expiration of the ninetieth day after either the original date scheduled for completion or a rescheduled date of completion. Subsequent to said adjustment, the Township may require the developer to post additional security in order to assure that the financial security equals 110 percent. The amount shall be determined in accordance with Section 509 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. (Ora. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1232.09 RELEASE FROM IMPROVEMENT BOND. (a) When the developer has completed all of the necessary and appropriate

improvements, the developer shall submit an l'as built" plan of all such improvements, also indicating the location of all perimeter and street monuments, and notify the Board of Commissioners in writing, by certified or registered mail, of the completion of the aforesaid improvements and shall send a copy thereof to the Township Engineer. The Board of Commissioners shall, within ten days after receipt of such notice, direct and authorize the Township Engineer to inspect all of the aforesaid improvements. The Township Engineer shall, thereupon, file a report, in writing, with the Board of Commissioners, and shall promptly mail a copy of the same to the developer by certified or registered mail. The report shall be made and mailed within thirty days after receipt by the Township Engineer of the aforesaid authorization from the Board of Commissioners. Said report shall be detailed and shall indicate approval or rejection of said improvements, either in whole or in part, and if said improvements or any portion thereof shall not be approved or shall be rejected by the Township Engineer, said report shall contain a statement of reasons for such nonapproval or rejection.

The Board of Commissioners shall notify the developer within fifteen days of receipt of the Engineer's report, in writing by certified or registered mail, of the action of the Board of Commissioners with relation thereto.

0 (' . ,

(b)

(c) If the Board of Commissioners or Township Engineer fails to comply with the provisions of this section, then all improvements will be deemed to have been approved, and the developer shall be released from all liability, pursuant to its performance guarantee bond.

In the event that any of the necessm and appropriate improvements have not been installed, constructed, or completed as provided in these Subdivision Regulations or as proposed on the final plan, the Board of Commissioners of Aston Township is hereby granted the power to enforce any corporate bond or other security by appropriate legal and equitable remedies. The Township may take legal action to secure all necessary equity from the developer to install, repair, or correct any unacceptable improvements provided by the developer. This shall be in accordance with Section 510 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(d)

(,

1991 Replacement

37 Plan Review and R e ~ o r t 1232.1 o 0 1232.10 RECORDING OF THE FINAL PLAN. (a) The developer shall, within ninety days of the fmal approval of a

subdivision or land development plan, record such plan in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in the Delaware County Court House.

(b) The plan of record must include the official approval of the Board of Commissioners of Aston Township and the stamp of the Delaware County Planning Commission.

(c) The recording of the plan shall not constitute grounds for assessment increases until such time as lots are sold or improvements are installed on the land included within the subject plan.

(d) After the subdivision plan has been recorded as provided for in these Subdivision Regulations, all streets and public grounds on such plan shall become a part of the official map of the Municipality without public hearing. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

1234.01 1234.02 1234.03 1234.04 1234.05

1234.06

CHAPTER 1234 Design Standards for All Subdivisions and Land Developments

Applicability. 1234.07 Stormwater management. General standards. 1234.08 Erosion and sedimentation Sanitary sewage disposal. control. Water supply. 1234.09 Natural features Relation of sewer to water installations. 1234.10 Miscellaneous provisions. Utility lines and easements.

preservation.

CROSS REFERENCES Stormwater management - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1043 Erosion and sedimentation control - see P. & Z. Ch. 1224 Design standards for residential subdivisions and land developments - see

P. & Z. Ch. 1236 Design standardsfor townhouse and multifamily developments - see P. & Z.

Design standards for mobile home parks - see P. & Z. Ch. 1240 0 Ch. 1238 /

Design standards for nonresidentid subdivisions and land developments - see P. & Z. Ch. 1242

1234.01 APPLICABILITY. (a) The design standards and requirements outlined in this section will be

utilized by the Township Planning Commission, Board of Commissioners and other appropriate local officials in determining the adequacy of all plans for proposed subdivisions and land developments.

(b) These design standards may be altered by the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of achieving economy and ingenuity in design in accordance with modern and evolving principles of site planning and development upon presentation of evidence that the intent of such standards and requirements shall be substantially achieved.

(c) Development shall be planned, reviewed and carried out in conformance with all State, County and Township laws and regulations.

(d) Planned residential development design standards shall be in accordance with Chapter 1270 of the Township Zoning Code. However, where applicable the standards of these Subdivision Regulations shall apply. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

40 ( 0 1


(2) The sewer lines shall be suitably capped at the limits of the subdivision or land development, and the laterals shall be capped at the street right-of-way lines. When capped sewers are provided, on-site disposal facilities shall also be provided. Design of the capped system shall be in accordance with the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources and subject to the approval of the Township Engineer and the local sewage enforcement officer.

(3) If the proposed streets are to remain part of a property, an easement shall be provided across this private property for later construction and maintenance of sewers. Any deed of conveyance given for a property in a case where an easement for future construction of sanitary sewers is provided on the record plan shall contain a legal description of the easement and a provision that the owner is liable for the cost of the sewer when constructed.

(d) Provision of Communitv Sewage System. (1) Where a public sanitary sewer system cannot be provided to the

proposed subdivision or land development tract and is not planned for extension to this tract or where on-lot sewerage is prohibited by the Township Zoning Code or clearly unfeasible in engineering or environmental terms, the developer may provide a community sewerage system or treatment facility. In this case, the Planning Commission may recommend that a community sewerage system feasibility report be required.

(2) When such a report is required, it must be prepared by a qualified registered engineer and submitted to the Board of Commissioners, the Planning Commission, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

(e) Provision of On-Lot Sewape Disposal. In subdivisions or land developments where connection to either a public sewerage system or a community sanitary sewerage system is not required, sewage disposal facilities shall be provided on individual lots. The physical features of the tract on which on-lot disposal is provided and the on-lot disposal system design, including the size of the septic tanks, the tile absorption fields, or other secondary treatment devices, shall meet the standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources for on-lot sewage disposal systems. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1234.04 WATER SUPPLY. (a) Water lines shall be installed to serve all land developments and each lot

in all subdivisions where such service does not presently exist. The installation, location and specifications for the construction of water lines shall comply with all applicable regulations of the water supplier and the Township. Easements shall be provided for the water lines as needed.

1991 Replacement

39 Desien Standards for All Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1 2 a o 3

1234.02 GENERAL STANDARDS. (a) Land shall be suited for the purpose for which it is to be used. Unsafe or

hazardous conditions such as open quarries, unconsolidated fill, or flood-prone areas shall not be subdivided or developed unless the subdivision or land development plan provides for adequate safeguards which are approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Commissioners.

(b) Consideration shall be given to applicable provisions of the Township Comprehensive Plan and the Delaware County Land Use Plan emphasizing future school sites, recreation sites, water supply and sewage treatment systems, highway alignment and other public facilities. However, consideration must be given to the need for the facilities and utilities mentioned above whether or not they are proposed as part of a comprehensive plan.

The development of a proposed subdivision or land development shall be coordinated with adjacent existing development BO that the area, as a whole, may develop harmoniously. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(c)

1234.03 SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL. (a) AcceDtable M e s of Svstems. The developer shall provide the most effective

type of sanitary sewage disposal consistent with the natural features, location, and proposed development of the site. The following types of sanitary sewage disposal are listed in order of preference.

(1) Connection to a public sanitary sewage collection and treatment system.

(2) Provision by the developer for a community sanitary sewage disposal system or treatment facility capable of being connected to a public system in accordance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

(3) Capped sewers with temporq , approved on-lot facilities. (4) On-lot sewage disposal systems.

Connection to a Public Sewerape System. Connection to a public sanitary sewerage system shall be required where such a system can be provided to adequately fulfill the sewage disposal needs of the proposed subdivision or land development tract and where the Township Zoning Code prohibits utilization of alternative systems.

(b)

(c) Installation of CaDDed Sewers. (1) For any new development where a public sanitary sewer system is

not yet accessible to the site but a final design has been prepared and a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources permit has been secured to provide an extension of the public sewer system to the subdivision site Within a five-year period, the develo er shall install sewer lines, including lateral connections, as may E e necessary to provide adequate service to each lot when connection with the sewer system is made.

1991 Replacement

41 Desien Standards for All Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1234.05

(b) Prior to approval by the Township Board of Commissioners, the Township Engineer shall approve the necessary documentation that the supply of water is sufficient in amount and pressure for domestic, commercial or industrial use as well as for emergency purposes.

(c) The proposed water system must be reviewed by the responsible local water authority and found to be acceptable.

(d) Fire hydrants must be installed as an integral part of any water supply system and placed no more than 600 feet apart.

(e) The location, need, design and related features of fire hydrants shall be reviewed by the Township Fire Marshall for conformance with applicable existing laws and regulations. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1234.05 RELATION OF SEWER TO WATER INSTALLATIONS. (a) Water SUDD~V Interconnections. There shall be no physical connection

between a public or private potable water supply system and a sewer which will permit the passage of any sewage or polluted water into the potable water supply.

Sewer and Water Mains. A minimum horizontal distance of ten feet shall be maintained between parallel water and sewer lines unless shelving is used. If shelving is used, the water lines shall be at the higher elevation of the trench. At points where sewers cross water mains at a vertical distance of less than two feet, special treatment of the sewer pipes shall be required to preclude contamination of potable water. In no case shall the vertical distance be less than the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources requirements.

(c) On-Lot Water Sumlv and Seweraee Facilities. On-lot sewage disposal systems shall be kept removed from water supply wells or other water supply sources in accordance with the latest Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources’ requirements. A lot to accommodate both on-lot sewage disposal and on-lot water supply shall be no smaller than 30,000 square feet. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(b)

1234.06 UTILITY LINES AND EASEMENTS. (a) General Rermlations.

(1) Where Dracticable. all utilities. with the exception of on-site laterals, _ _ shall b i located in public rights-of-way. Where this is not possible; utility easements shall be located on or adjacent to rear or side lot lines to the fullest extent possible.

(2) In general, the required pipe or other improvement shall be located in the center of the easement.

(3) Prior to determining the location of easements, the Planning Commission shall require the developer or subdivider to coordinate his plans with those of the local public utilities in order to assure proper location of easements for the installation of the required service.

199,l Replacement


(4) No permanent structures or trees shall be placed within such easements.

(5) Where practicable, utility lines shall share a common utility easement. (6) All electric, telephone service, and cable television transmission lines

in new residential developments with five or more dwellings shall be placed underground and installed in accordance with the prevailing standards of the utility company providing such services.

(b) Width of Sanitarv and Storm Sewers. Sanitary or storm sewer easements

(c) Petroleum and Natural Gas Transmission Lines. (1) No company intending to install any petroleum, petroleum product

or natural gas transmission lines shall be allowed to construct the lines on less than a fifty-foot right-of-way. Such lines are to be installed in the center of the right-of-way and shall comply with the applicable standards imposed by state and federal laws and regulations.

(2) There shall be a minimum distance of thirty-five feet, measured from the right-of-way line, between any proposed dwelling unit or other structure and the right-of-way line of any petroleum, petroleum products or natural gas transmission line which traverses the subdivision or land development.

(3) The developer or subdivider shall obtain written approval from the various petroleum or natural gas companies when constructing roads or driveways on or within twenty feet of petroleum, petroleum products or natural gas line easements when required by the utility company. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

shall have a minimum width of twenty-five feet.

0 (

1234.07 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. (a) Overall Considerations. In all subdivisions and land developments pro-

(1) Permit unimpeded flow of natural watercourses. (2) Insure adequate drainage of all low points along the lines of streets. (3) Intercept stormwater runoff along streets at intervals related to the

extent and grade of the area drained. (4) Provide positive drainage away from on-site sewage disposal. (5) Remove surface water from the bottom of vertical grades, lead water

from springs, and avoid excessive use of cross-gutters at street intersections and elsewhere.

posed, storm drainage facilities shall be provided in order to:

(b) Stormwater Management Plan. Each subdivision and/or land development shall provide:

(1) Calculations of runoff concentration and the proposed stormwater management system;

(2) Complete drainage systems for the subdivision or land development. (3) Approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation when

drainage structures are to be located on State highway rights-of-way or connection is made to the existing State highway system.

(

1991 Replacement

a 43 Desim Standards for All Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1234 .08

(c) Further Considerations. Further considerations and requirements are detailed in Chapter 1043 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code. (Ora. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1234.08 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL. (a) General Reauirements.

(1) All earthmoving activities shall be conducted in such a way as to prevent accelerated erosion and the resulting sedimentation. No change shall be made in the contour of the land, and no grading, excavating, removal or destruction of the topsoil, trees or other vegetative cover shall be commenced in any proposed subdivision or h-d development until such time aa a conservation plan has been prepared. The conservation plan shall be developed in the form outlined in the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. Final approval for a development tract of twenty-five or more acres will be contingent upon the issuance of a permit by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (Required by Pennsylvania Rules and Regulations, Department of Environmental Resources, Chapter 102, as amended, "Erosion Control," under the authority of the Clean Streams Law). Measures used to control erosion and reduce sedimentation shall meet the standards and specifications of the Delaware County Conservation District and Chapter 1224 of this Planning and Zoning Code. The Township Engineer, or other designated local official, shall ensure compliance with the appropriate specifications, copies of which are available from the Delaware County Conservation District. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(b) Grading for Drainage. Gradine for drainage shall be Derformed whenever necessary in order to proGde more &table sitei for building and other use& improve surface drainage, and control erosion. All lots, tracts, or parcels in a proposed subdivision or land development shall provide proper drainage away from buildings and dispose of surface water without ponding except where an alternative drainage system is approved by the Township Commissioners. Natural drainage patterns shall be preserved whenever possible. All drainage facilities shall be designed to adequately handle the eurface runoff and carry it to the nearest suitable outlet, such as a curbed street, storm drain, or natural watercourse. When drainage swales are used to divert surface waters away from buildings, they shall be sodded or planted and shall be of such slope, shape, and size as to conform with the requirements of the Delaware County

1991 Replacement


Conservation District. Concentration of surface water runoff shall be permitted only in swales or watercourses. In the m e of single-family or multi-family development, swales extending three or more contiguous lots shall be interrupted by an inlet or redirected to the street.

(4) Cut and frll slopes shall be no steeper than two horizontal feet to one vertical foot unless stabilized by a retaining wall or curbing or unless approved by the Township Engineer subject to special conditions.

(5) Adequate provisions shall be taken to protect against adverse effects of cut and fill.

(6) Fills shall not encroach on natural watercourses or constructed channels; when laced adjacent to natural watercourses or constructed

(7) bu ring grading operations, necessary measures for dust control will be exercised.

(8) Grading equipment will not be allowed to cross live streams. Provisions will be made for the installation of culverts.

channels they s K all have suitable protection against erosion during eriods of flooding.

(c) Performance Principles. The following measures are effective in minimizing erosion and sedimentation and shall be included when applicable on the conservation plan:

(1) Stripping of vegetation shall be done in such a manner as will minimize erosion.

(2) Salient natural features should be preserved when possible and cut- fill operations shall be kept to a minimum to create the least erosion potential.

(3) The disturbed area and the duration of exposure shall be kept to a practical minimum.

(4) Temporary vegetation and or mulching shall be used to protect exposed critical areas during development.

(5) The permanent vegetation and structural erosion and drainage measures shall be installed as soon as practical in the development.

(6) Provisions shall be made to effectively accommodate the increased runoff caused by changed soil and surface conditions during and after development. Where necessary the rate of surface water runoff will be structurally retarded.

(7) Sediment in the runoff water shall be trapped until the disturbed area is stabilized by the use of debris basins, sediment basins, silt traps, or similar measures.

0 (

- (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1234.09 NATURAL FEATURES PRESERVATION. (a) General Reauirements. The design and development of all subdivisions and

land developments shall preserve, whenever possible, natural features such as site terrain, woodlands, specimen trees, natural watercourses and bodies of water, wetlands, rock outcroppings and scenic views.

0 ('

1991 Replacement

45 Desim Standards for All Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1234.09

(b) ToDoerraDhv. The natural terrain of the proposed subdivision or land development shall be retained whenever possible. Cut and fill shall be kept to a minimum. Cut and fill operations shall be used either to achieve acceptable minimum standards (for street grades, parking areas, building sites) or to enhance the quality of site design (e.g. berms or swales which add visual interest and perform functions such as screening or drainage).

(c) Vegetation and Planted Screens. (1) Significant tree masses and specimen trees shall be preserved wherever

possible. The buildings should be located within the allowable building area in such a manner as to minimize damage to vegetation. Where possible, existing open areas should be developed instead of wooded areas. Areas in which trees are retained should remain undisturbed out to the canopy drip line and at the original grade level wherever possible. Effective planted visual screens shall be provided along the rear of reverse frontage lots and along side and/or rear property lines of lots traversed by zoning boundary lines which separate a residential district from a nonresidential district. Screening and buffering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1292 of the Township Zoning Code. Existing wooded areas shall be protected to prevent unnecessary destruction. Trees with a minimum trunk caliper of six inches, measured eighteen inches above ground, shall be maintained or replaced immediately following construction. Replacement trees shall be a minimum trunk caliper of two inches at a height of eighteen inches above finished grade. Trees shall be required in all new subdivisions and land developments and shall be provided in accordance with the following standards: A. No tree shall be planted within the street right-of-way. B. At least one tree shall be planted on each lot in a subdivision. C. Such tree shall be planted in the front yard. D. All such trees shall be sound, healthy, and vigorous and shall

be free of insects, insect eggs, and larvae. E. The trunk caliper, measured at the height of eighteen inches,

shall be a minimum of two inches.

(d) Aauatic Features. Aquatic features such as natural watercourses, bodies of water and wetlands shall be protected wherever possible. Where practicable, stream and river frontage shall contain an access point to the water. Maintenance easement areas shall be provided at intervals of no more than one-half mile. These access points shall be not less than twenty-five feet in width.

Wetlands. See Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (1977) and Chapter 105 of the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachment Act (19781, as amended December, 1989, for requirements relating to development of wetland areas.

Flooddain Protection. See Chapter 1286 of the Township Zoning Code. (Ora. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(e)

( f )

1991 Replacement

J234.10 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

1234.10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. (a) Sidewalks and Curbs.

(1) All property owners shall install, construct and maintain sidewalk and curbing along such property abutting any street, in accordance with the specifications of the Township Engineer, the BOCA National Building Code, Section 1420.03 of the Building and Housing Code and these Subdivision Regulations under the following circumstances: A. Whenever a building is newly constructed and erected within

the Township. B. Whenever an alteration is made to an existing building. C. Whenever subdivision approval is granted pursuant to these

Subdivision Regulations. (2) At the time of transfer or resale of any premises within the Township

and as part of the inspection conducted prior to the issuance of the required certificate of occupancy, the Building Inspector shall inspect all sidewalks, curbs and driveway aprons; and any and all sidewalks, curbs and driveway aprons in a state of disrepair shall be maintained, repaired and/or replaced prior to the issuance of the certificate.

(3) All sidewalks and curbs required to be installed, constructed and maintained pursuant to the above subsections shall be installed according to the specifications of the Township Engineer, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Curbs shall be installed sixteen feet back from the centerline of

a local street and eighteen feet back from the centerline of a collector street.

B. There shall be a four-foot grass strip between all sidewalks and curbs.

C. All sidewalks shall be a minimum of four inches thick with a four-inch stone sub-base. With respect to the installation of curbing and sidewalks, on all

property which abuts a State highway, the property owner must first request and receive Penn DOT approval for the installation of said curbing and sidewalk and the location thereof.

(4) All construction, installation, maintenance and repair of all sidewalks and curbing, as required above, shall be at the expense and cost of the property owner, plus any such widening of the street deemed necessary is to be at the expense and cost of the property owner.

(5) Any waiver sought by the property owner of the aforementioned requirements of curbing and sidewalks must be submitted, in writing, setting forth the reasons and justification for the requested waiver, to the New Construction Committee, which shall review and decide all waiver requests. Appeals therefrom shall be governed by Section 1420.18 of the Building and Housing Code.

(b) Fire Fighting Access Easements and Fire Hydrants. (1) In areas where, in the opinion of the Township Fire Marshal, there

exist any fire hazards, unobstructed fire protection access easements shall be provided. The size, location, design and grading of such easements shall be recommended by the Fire Marshal.

0 (

i

1991 Replacement

47 Desim Standards for All Subdivisions and Land Developments 1234 .10

(2) The need, location, design and related features of fue hydrants shall be determined by the Fire Marshal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Street Names and Address Numbering. (1) Proposed streets which are in alignment with existing, named streets

shall bear the name of the existing streets. (2) In no case shall the name of a proposed street duplicate or

substantially approximate an existing street name in the Township, in order to avoid confusion and delay in the operations of the postal service, the Police Department or emergency vehicles.

(3) M r p o s e d street names shall be subject to the approval of the Board of ommissioners after consultation with the local Postmaster, Fire Marshal and Police Chief.

(4) Streets shall be identified by signs approved by the Township Secretary or Township Engineer.

(5) In all subdivisions and land developments commenced after the effective date of these Subdivision Regulations, the address numbers shall be assigned by the Township Engineer and shall be clearly visible from the street.

(c)

(d) Street Liehtinq. Street lights shall be installed in all subdivision and land developments in accordance with the Township Engineer and the appropriate utility company. The exact location of all street lights shall be indicated on the final plan, after consultation with the Township Engineer. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

CHAPTER 1236 Design Standards for Residential Subdivisions and Land Developments

1236.01 Block design. 1236.02 Lot design.

1236.03 Street design.

CROSS REFEmNCES Stormwater management - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1043 Erosion and sedimentation control - see P. & 2. Ch. 1224 Design standards for all subdivisions and land developments - see

Design standards for townhouse and multifamily developments - see P. & Z.

Design standards for mobile home parks - see P. & Z. Ch. 1240 Design standards for nonresidential subdivisions and land developments -

P. & Z. Ch. 1234

Ch. 1238

see P. & Z. Ch. 1242

1236.01 BLOCK DESIGN. (a) Block Lavout. The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be

(1) Provision of adequate sites for buildings of the type proposed. (2) Requirements for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian

circulation. (3) Topography and other natural limitations. (4) Requirements of the Township Zoning Code.

Block LenPth. The following standards for block length shall be applied: (1) The longer side of a residential block shall have a minimum length

of 500 feet and a maximum of 1,600 feet. (2) In blocks longer than 1,100 feet, special consideration shall be given

to accommodate utilities, drainage facilities, pedestrian traffic or fire protection.

Block DeDth. Residential blocks shall be of suffcient depth to accommodate two tiers of lots, except:

(1) Where reverse frontage lots are required adjacent to collector and arterial streets.

(2) Where prevented by the size, topographical conditions or any other inherent conditions of the property, in which case, the Township Planning Commission may permit an appropriate variation. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

determined with regard to:

(b)

(c)

1991 Replacement


1236.02 LOT DESIGN. (a) General Standards.

(1) The size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appro Mte for the

provisions of the Township Zoning Code. (2) Wherever practicable, side lot lines shall be at right angles to straight

street lines and radial to curved street lines. (3) Where practicable, lot lines shall follow Municipal boundaries rather

than cross them. (4) Generally, the depth of residential lots shall be not less than one nor

more than three times their width. (5) If remnants of land remain after subdividing, they shall be either:

A. B.

(6) Flag lots are permitted provided the minimum width of the narrow strip of land which provides access to the street is not less than twenty-five feet. The access strip shall be in addition to the minimum lot area requirements as prescribed in the Township Zoning Code.

(1) Reverse or double frontage lots shall be avoided except where required to provide separation of residential development from arterial streets or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography or orientation.

(2) All residential reverse frontage lots shall have a minimum rear yard depth of seventy-five feet with a planted visual screen immediately adjacent to the street right-of-way. No vehicular access shall be permitted through the rear yard to the street adjacent to the rear yard.

(3) Minimum lot frontages and areas shall be regulated by the Township Zoning Code.

type of development and use contemplated, and in amr CL3.l ce with the

Incorporated into existing or proposed lots. Legally dedicated to public use, if acceptable to the Township.

(b) Lot Frontage.

(>

(c) Lot Access. (1) All lots shall have direct access to an existing or proposed public

'street. (2) Residential lots having direct access to an arterial street shall be

avoided, whenever possible. Where direct access to an arterial street cannot be avoided, safe sight distance in addition to adequate turnaround space shall be provided behind the right-of-way line.

Lot Sizes Based on Availabilitv of Water and Sewerage. (1) Where both water supply and sewerage are provided by individual on-

lot facilities, lots shall have a minimum area of 30,000 square feet and a minimum width measured at the building line of 125 feet.

(2) Where on-lot sewerage and public water are provided, lots shall have a minimum area of 15,000 square feet and a minimum width measured at the building line of eighty feet. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(d)

1991 Replacement

Design Standards for Residential Subdivisions 51 and Land Developments 1236.03

1236.03 STREET DESIGN. (a) General Standards.

(1) The location and width of all streets shall be in accordance with road and highway plans of the State and County. Streets shall be designed to provide adequate vehicular access to all lots or parcels with regard to topographic conditions, projected volumes of traf'fic, and further subdivision possibilities in the area.

(2) The street system of a proposed subdivision or land development shall be designed to create a hierarchy of street functions.

(3) Local streets shall be designed so as to discourage through traffk and excessive speed.

(4) If lots resulting from the proposed subdivision are large enough to allow for resubdivision or, if a portion of the tract is not subdivided, adequate street rights-of-way to permit further subdivision shall be provided as necessav, and located so as to allow proper development of surrounding properties.

(5) Where a subdivision or land development abuts .or contains an existing street right-of-way of improper width or alignment, the Planning Commission may require the dedication or reservation of additional land (ultimate right-of-way) sufficient to widen the street or correct the alignment. Where an additional dedication or reservation is required, all building setback lines will be measured from such dedicated or reserved right-of-way lines.

(6) All streets shall be graded and improved to conform to Township construction standards and specifications.

(7) Road designs and specifications shall be approved by the Township Engineer, in accordance with the construction plans required for final plan review.

Street RiPht-of-Wav and Cartwav Widths. Street right-of-way and cartway widths in proposed subdivisions and land developments shall conform to the minimum standards listed in Table 2 below:

TABLE 2

(b)

STREET DESIGN STANDARDS ,

Right-of-way -. Cartway

Local, including cul-de-sacs 50 32

Collector 60 36

Width Cft.1 + Width Cft.)

Arterials As determined after consultation with the Township Engineer, the County Planning Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportatiob.

1991 Replacement


(c) Street Grades. (1) All streets shall have a minimum centerline made of one percent. (2) Centerline grades shall not exceed the fo l lohg:

A. Local streets, twelve percent B. Collector streets, eight percent C. Arterial streets, six percent

-

(d) Horizontal Curves. (1) Whenever street centerlines are deflected more than five degrees, _ _ -

connection shall be made by horizontal curves. (2) To ensure adequate sight distance, minimum centerline radii for

horizontal curves shall be as follows: A. Local streets, 150 feet B. Collector streets, 300 feet C. Arterial streets, 400 feet.

(3) A minimum tangent of fifty feet shall be required between reverse curves on local streets and between a curve and a street intersection where one of the intersecting streets is a local street.

(4) A minimum tangent of 100 feet shall be required between reverse curves on collector and arterial streets and between a curve and a street intersection where one of the intersecting streets is a collector or an arterial street.

(1) When there is any change in grade, vertical curves shall be used. (2) Vertical cumes shall be designed to provide the following minimum

sight distance: A. Local streets, 200 feet B. Collector streets, 300 feet C. Arterial streets, 400 feet

0 (e) Vertical Curves.

(f) Intersections. (1) Streets shall intersect at right angles whenever practicable, and no

street shall intersect another at an angle less than sixty (60) degrees. (2) Multiple intersections involving the junction of more than two streets

shall be avoided. (3) Two streets intersecting a third street from opposite sides shall either

intersect with a common centerline or their centerlines shall be offset as follows: A. The two streets shall be separated by a distance of 150 feet

between centerlines measured along the centerline of the street being intersected when all three streets involved are local streets.

B. The two streets shall be separated by a distance of 400 feet between centerlines, measured along the centerline of the street being intersected when one or more of the streets involved is a collector street.

1991 Replacement

Design Standards for Residential Subdivisions 1236.03 53 and Land DeveloDmenh

C. The two streets shall be separated by a distance of 800 feet between centerlines, measured along the centerline of the street being intersected when one or more of the streets involved is an arterial street. Clear sight triangles shall be provided at all intersections. The maximum height of any object within such triangles shall be two and one-half feet, and no object that could obscure the vision of a motorist shall be permitted. Such triangles shall be established 88 follows:

D.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Seventy-five feet from the point of intersection of the centerlines of two intersecting local streets. Two hundred feet from the point of intersection of the centerlines of two streets where one street is a collector street. Four hundred feet from the point of intersection of the centerlines of two streets where one is an arterial street. Whenever a ortion of the line of such triangles falls within

shown on the final subdivision or land development plan and shall be considered a building setback line. Where the grade of any street at the approach to an intersection is greater than four percent, the street shall be leveled to no more than a four percent grade for a distance of at least 100 feet in each direction of the intersecting street.

the propose x building setback line, such portion shall be

(g) Cul-de-sac Streets. (1) Cul-de-sac streets permanently designed as such shall not furnish

access to more than thirty dwelling units or potential dwelling units. All cul-de-sac streets shall be provided at the closed end with a fully paved turnaround. The minimim radius to the pavement edge or curb line shall be forty feet, and a minimum radius to the right-of-way line shall be fifty feet. The centerline grade on a cul-de-sac turnaround shall not exceed four percent. The centerline grade on a cul-de-sac street shall not exceed twelve percent. Drainage of cul-de-sac streets shall preferably be toward the open end. If drainage is toward the closed end, water shall be conducted away in an underground storm sewer or by other means approved by the Township Engineer.

1991 Replacement

0 6.03 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 54 (,

(h) Half Streets and Alleys. (1) The creation of new half streets at the perimeter of a new subdivision

or land development is prohibited. (2) Alleys shall be prohibited in new subdivisions and land developments.

(1) The minimum width of all residential driveways shall be twelve feet. (2) All driveways shall be located no less than two feet from any lot line

(except at the point of intersection with a street). (3) The maximum grade of any residential driveway shall not exceed ten

percent. (4) All driveways shall be surfaced with erosion resistant materials,

approved by the Township Engineer, from the edge of the street cartway to a point in the lot not less than twenty-five feet from the right-of-way line.

(5) Whenever possible, the centerline of a driveway at the point of access to a street shall be located no closer to another street intersection than the following distances: A. B.

(6) Driveways intersecting arterials shall be discouraged.

Sidewalks and Curb Cuts. See Section 1242.10 of this Planning and Zoning Code and Section 1420.03 of the Building and Housing Code for provisions relating to sidewalks and curb cuts. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(i) Driveways.

Fifty feet if intersecting a local street. Seventy feet if intersecting a collector street.

i (j)

1991 Replacement

55

CHAPTER 1238 Design Standards for Townhouse and Multifamily Developments

1238.01 Applicability. 1238.02 Site design. 1238.03 Building location. 1238.04 Pedestrian access.

1238.05 Vehicular circulation. 1238.06 Open spacehecreation area. 1238.07 Refuse collection stations.

CROSS REFERENCES Stormwater management - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1043 Erosion and sedimentation control - see P. & Z. Ch. 1224 Design standards for all subdivisions and land developments - see

Design standards for residential subdivisions and land developments - see

Design standards for mobile home parks - see P. & Z. Ch. 1240 Design standards for nonresidential subdivisions and land developments - TH Townhouse District - see P. & Z. Ch. 1264 APT Apartment District - see P. & Z. Ch. 1266

P. & Z. Ch. 1234

P. & Z. Ch. 1236

see P. & Z. Ch. 1242

1238.01 APPLICABILITY. Developments consisting of the following housing types are subject to the

regulations of this chapter: (a) Townhouses. (b) Garden apartments.

(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1238.02 SITE DESIGN. (a) In compliance with the requirements of the Township Zoning Code, the

size, shape, and orientation of tracts/lots shall be appropriate for the type of development and use contemplated.

The site design shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties, for reasons of topography or other conditions, in locating the various types of dwelling units and providing common pedestrian and motor vehicle ways, usable open space, parking areas, and service facilities. Such site configuration and building locations shall be designed and reviewed in accordance with Chapter 1232.

The overall development plan shall be laid out as, or as part of, a single architectural and landscaping scheme having the following characteristics:

(1) An efficient and visually coherent arrangement of structures and improvements.

(b)

(c)

1991 Replacement


(2) A relationship appropriate to the size and shape of the tract developed and the adjacent land uses.

(3) A relationship appropriate to the natural setting of the tract; the topography, vegetative cover, view, water bodies, sunlight, prevailing winds, and adjoining public spaces.

(4) An efficient layout of pedestrian and motor vehicle ways to provide for the occupants’ safety and convenience in routing access and internal circulation activities and for efficient performance of such auxiliary operations as solid waste collection, snow removal, repairs and deliveries, and fme fighting. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1238.03 BUILDING LOCATION. (a) The location of buildings in general, and more specifically, the distance at

the closest point between two buildings or groups of buildings, shall be sufficient to guarantee adequate sunlight, outdoor functional areas and privacy for the occupants of these buildings.

(b) Buildings should be placed so that one window does not directly face another.

(c) Buildings should vary in length and placement to avoid monotony.

(d) Any building erected on the same frontage as other buildings shall be visibly offset from the adjoining buildings.

(e) No more than two consecutive townhouse units shall have the same front yard setback.

(0 Townhouses shall be designed in groups of four to six attached units.

i

(g) Where the rear yards of a group of townhouses do not abut common open space, there shall be a pedestrian access easement of five feet along the full width of each yard.

(h) Townhouses shall not have direct, individual driveway access to a collector or arterial street.

(i) When possible, for energy conservation, buildings should be oriented towards the southwest. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1238.04 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS. (a) Street sidewalks and on-site walkways shall be provided for convenient

and safe access to all living units from streets, driveways, parking areas or garages and for convenient circulation and access to all project facilities.

1991 Replacement

57 Desien Standards for Townhouse and Multifamilv DeveloDments 1 2 3 8 .05

(b) A circulation plan for sidewalks and walkways shall be included in the preliminary subdivision and land development plan for any newly proposed developments.

(c) Design standards shall be as follows: Sidewalks and on-site walkways should be functionally organized and follow the natural path of cirdation. Walking distance from car parking areas to dwelling units should not exceed 100 feet. Any exception to this standard should be reasonably justified by compensating advantages, such as desirable views and site preservation through adaptation to topography. Walkways shall be wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic. The minimum width shall be four feet. Sidewalks adjacent to angle parking areas shall be set back so as to prevent car overhang from restricting pedestrian movement along the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall not exceed eight percent grade. Steps or a combination of steps and ramps shall be utilized to maintain the maximum grades, where necessary. Where sidewalk grades exceed five percent, a non- slip surface texture shall be used. Pedestrian ramps will be required from parking areas to sidewalk ways to ensure adequate circulation in development design to accommodate the handicapped and elderly. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION. (a) Generally. The overall circulation system should be designed to create a

functional circulation pattern for safe and convenient access not only for pedestrians but for vehicles as well. The primary concern should be as follows:

(1) To minimize auto intrusion into the neighborhood unit. (2) To separate roads carrying higher volumes at higher speeds from

residential units. (3) To maximize convenience and auto access to each dwelling unit.

(b) Access. The access to townhouse and multi-family developments may be a hierarchy of roads or a single point of access. The hierarchical classification system may consist of the following types:

(1) Driveway. The primary purpose of the driveway is to conduct traffic to and from parking areas and local or collector streets. The driveway is usually dead-end, with no through traffic.

(2) Local road. A local road is a short street or cul-de-sac. The primary purpose of the local road is to conduct traffic to other streets within the Township hierarchy of streets.

1991 Replacement

05 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 58

(c) Street Intersections and Drivewavs. (1) Driveways onto local or collector streets should be located a minimum

of fifty feet and seventy feet, respectively, from the closest intersecting street.

(2) Driveways entering opposite sides of any street should be laid out either directly opposite one another or with a minimum offset of 150 feet between their centerlines.

(3) Driveways shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet in width and provide an adequate turnaround for emergency vehicles.

(4) Driveways shall not intersect any street opposite a through street. (5) For driveway intersections, at a point fifteen feet from the curb line

there shall be a clear sight distance in both directions of seventy-five feet for local streets and 200 feet for collector streets measured from the point of intersection. No object greater than two and one-half feet in height and no other object that would obscure the vision of the motorist shall be permitted within this sight triangle.

(6) Multiple intersections involving the junction of more than two streets or driveways shall be avoided.

(7) Driveways and streets shall be laid out to intersect as nearly as possible a t right angles.

(1) Right-of-way widths for streets serving townhouse and multi-family developments should be adequate to provide required street pavements. As needed, additional width may be provided to accommodate sidewalks, utilities, drainage facilities, landscaping, street furniture, and grading.

(2) Where street rights-of-way are required, their design shall conform to the standards in Section 1236.03.

(3) All townhouse and multi-family developments with more than thirty units shall provide two points of access.

(4) See Section 1236.03(g) for provisions relating to cul-de-sacs.

a (d) Rightof-Wav and Cartway Widths.

i

(e) ParkinP Area. (1) Parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 1284

of the Township Zoning Code. (2) Parking areas shall be designed with careful regard to orderly

arrangement, topography, amenity of view, ease of access, and as an integral part of the overall site design.

(3) Parking areas shall be varied in width and direction to fit unusual spaces, to match the arrangement of clusters, and to improve their visual image.

(4) The parking spaces provided for the various types of residential development may be, but need not be, limited to the form of a garage, car port, or parking area.

a i'

1991 Replacement

59 Desim Standards for Townhouse and Multifamilv DeveloDments 1 2 3 8.06

When parking spaces are provided in front of buildings, there shall be no more than sixteen spaces in a row without a landscape interruption. Parking areas with twenty or more cars should be designed according to Chapter 1284 of the Township Zoning Code. The design standards listed in Table 3 below s h d be required for all off-street parking facilities. The minimum dimensions of stalls and aisles shall be as follows:

Maneuvering Aisle

One-way *Way Stall Stall 0 0

20 24 Position Wldth (it) Jk?m?A 90. 9 18 18 20 60. 9 18 16 18 45. 9 18 14 18 30. 9 18 12 18

Parallel 8 23

Parking areas shall be designed to permit each motor vehicle to proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicles. All parking spaces shall be marked so as to provide for orderly and safe parking. All dead-end parking areas shall be designed to provide sufficient back-up area for the end stalls of the parking area. No less than a five-foot radius of curvature should be permitted for all curblines in parking areas. The maximum grade of parking areas shall not exceed six percent. All parking areas shall have a minimum six-inch faced concrete curb in locations approved by the Township Engineer. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

OPEN SPACE/RECREATION AREA. (a) Open space and recreation areas shall be provided as required in Chapter

1226 and Section 1264.06 of this Planning and Zoning Code. I

(b) Open space areas should include both active recreation areas for all age groups and passive recreation areas, particularly where the site includes a watercourse, steep slopes or wooded areas.

Areas set aside for recreational purposes shall be a contiguous area, accessible by the entire development from a public street or driveway.

(c)

(d) The Board of Commissioners shall determine whether the open space or recreational areas shall be conveyed to the Township or remain privately owned. If they are to remain privately owned, provisions shall be made by the owner for their maintenance. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement


1238.07 REFUSE COLLECTION STATIONS. (a) All refuse shall be placed in closed, rigid, vermin-proof containers.

(b) All refuse collection stations shall be effectively screened from the view of the residents and from public streets and sidewalks by meam of a fence, wall or plantings.

Receptacles shall be located so as to separate them adequately from habitable buildings, but a t the same time be convenient for both collectors and residents. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(c)

.” 0 1991 Replacement

61

1240.01 1240.02 1240.03 1240.04 1240.05 1240.06

1240 .O 7 1240.08

CHAPTER 1240 Design Standards for Mobile Home Parks

Applicability. Use regulations. Application procedures. Area and bulk regulations. Site design. Street design and parking standards. Sidewalks and walkways. Open space/recreation area.

1240.09 Fuel oil storage and supply Systems.

1240.10 Fire protection. 1240.11 Utilities. 1240.12 Water supply and sewage

1240.13 Refuse disposal. 1240.14 Ownership and

disposal.

management requirements.



Design standards for townhouse and multifamily developments - see P. & Z.

P. & Z. Ch. 1234

P. & Z. Ch. 1236 - Ch. 1238

Desinn standards for nonresidential subdivisions and land developments - - see P. & Z. Ch. 1242

MH Mobile Home District - see P. & Z. Ch. 1268

1240.01 APPLICABILITY. .

All mobile home parks where permitted shall conform to the following standards as well as other applicable standards in these Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.02 USE REGULATIONS. The uses allowed within a mobile home park shall be as specified in Chapter

1268 of the Township Zoning Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.03 APPLICATION PROCEDURES. All applications for mobile home park developments shall follow the procedures

found in Chapter 1232. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.04 AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. See Chapter 1268 of the Township Zoning Code for area and bulk regulations.

(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

0 1240.05 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 62 (

1240.05 SITE DESIGN. (a) All regulations of Chapter 1268 of the Township Zoning Code shall be

adhered to in mobile home park developments.

(b) Mobile home parks shall be laid out with due consideration to slopes and other natural features.

(1) Natural drainage ways will in no way be impaired by development. (2) Where possible, streets should follow the contours of the land. (3) Efforts should be made to design the streets in the mobile home park

in other than grid atterns in order to avoid monotony and achieve

(c) Whenever feasible, units shall be arranged in groups or clusters to create a focal point of neighborhood activity and larger contiguous open space areas.

(d) Mobile homes placed on individual lots are encouraged to be placed off- center on the lot so as to provide a large usable open yard space and outdoor living area in one section of the lot.

a more creative an B economical street pattern.

(e) Mobile homes should be arranged in a variety of orientations. Where possible, mobile homes should be situated with their long axis east-west, to offer a southern exposure to their longest wall and roof areas, in order to take advantage of natural sunlight. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

0 i: 1240.06 STREET DESIGN AND PARKING STANDARDS. (a) Generally. The street system of a mobile home park shall be designed to

Create a separation of automobile and pedestrian circulation by means include the following:

of a system of roads and pedestrian walkways. Create efficient and safe connections with the existing road systems of the Township in order to ensure proper ingress and egress to and from the mobile home park. To minimize through traffic into residential areas. Encourage curvilinear road systems with flowing horizontal and vertical alignments, designed for slow moving vehicles.

w

(b) Classification of Road Svstem. Proposed streets in mobile home park developments may be a hierarchy of roads or a single point of access. The road system may be classified as follows:

(1) Entrance road, to provide direct access to mobile home parks and designed to allow free movement of traffic onto adjacent public streets.

(2) Secondary road, to provide access to and from common parking areas and to individual lots.

(c) Right-of-Way and Cartway Widths. (1) Street right-of-way and cartway widths in mobile home parks shall

conform to the minimum standards listed in Table 4 below:

1991 Replacement

-m Desi Standards for Mobile Home Parks 1240.06

TABLE 4

MOBILE HOME PARK STREET WIDTHS

Right-of-way Cartway Width (ft.) Width Cft.1

Entrance Road 50 30

Secondary Road 40 27

(2) Where street rights-of-way are required, their design shall conform to the standards in Section 1236.03.

(3) See Section 1236.03(g) for provisions relating to cul-de-sacs.

(d) Street Intersections. (1) Entrance roads intersecting local or collector streets should be located

a minimum of fifty feet and seventy feet, respectively, from the closest intersecting street.

(2) Entrance roads entering on opposite sides of any street should be laid out either directly opposite one another or with a minimum offset of 150 feet between their centerlines.

(3) For entrance road intersections, at a point fifteen feet from the curb line there shall be a clear sight distance in both directions of seventy- five feet for local streets and 200 feet for collector streets measured from the point of intersection. No object greater than two and one- half feet in height and no other object that would obscure the vision of the motorist shall be permitted within this sight triangle.

(4) Multiple intersections involving the junction of more than two streets or driveways shall be avoided.

(5) Entrance roads and secondary roads shall be laid out to intersect at right angles.

(1) The requirements of Chapter 1284 of the Township Zoning Code shall be applicable to all mobile home parks.

(2) Parking is prohibited on all entrance roads and secondary roads. (3) Off-street common parking areas may be provided instead of individual

on-lot parking. Parking areas shall provide two parking spaces for each dwelling unit plus one for every four dwelling units for guests in developments of sixteen or more units.

(4) Walking distance from car parking areas to dwelling units should not exceed 100 feet; any exception to this standard should be reasonably justified by compensating advantages, such as desirable views and site preservation through adaptation to topography.

(5) The maximum grade of a parking area shall not exceed six percent. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-1 7-90.)

(e) Parking. Areas.

1991 Replacement

1240.07 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 64 (,

1240.07 SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS. (a) Sidewalks and on-site walkways should be functionally organized and follow

(b) Walkways shall be wide enough to accommodate two-way traflic. The

the natural path of circulation.

minimum width shall be four feet.

(c) Sidewalks shall not exceed eight percent grade. Steps or a combination of steps and ramps shall be utilized where necessary BO as not to exceed maximum grades. Where sidewalk grades exceed five percent, a non-slip surface texture shall be used.

(d) Pedestrian ramps will be required fkom parking areas to sidewalk ways to ensure adequate circulation in development design to accommodate the handicapped and elderly.

(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.) (e) For hrther provisions see Section 1234.10(a).

1240.08 OPEN SPACE/RECREATION AREA. (a) Open space and recreation areas shall be provided as required in the

Township Zoning Code, Section 1264.06, and in Chapter 1226.

(b) Not less than twenty percent of the tract shall consist of common open space.

(c) Open space areas should include both active recreation areas for all age groups and passive recreation areas, particularly where the site includes a watercourse, steep slopes or wooded areas.

(d) Areas set aside for recreational purposes shall be contiguous and accessible by the entire development from a public street or driveway. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

0 i

1240.09 FUEL OIL STORAGE AND SUPPLY SYSTEMS. (a) All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, community buildings,

and other structures shall be installed and maintained in conformity with the rules and regulations of the Building and Housing Code and the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, as amended, the Township Fire Marshal and other authorities having jurisdiction.

(b) All piping from outside fuel storage tanks to mobile homes shall be securely, but not permanently, fastened in place.

(c) All fuel oil supply systems provided for mobile homes, service buildings, and other structures shall have shut-off valves located within five inches of storage tanks.

(d) All fuel storage tanks shall be securely placed and shall not be less than five feet from any exterior door of a mobile home, and not less than three feet from any window.

0 1991 Replacement

65 Desim Standards for Mobile Home Parks 1240 .13

(e) Storage tanks located in areas subject to traffic shall be protected against physical damage. Storage tanks shall be screened in accordance with the Zoning Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.10 FIRE PROTECTION. (a) Mobile home parks shall be subject to the requirements of the Middle

Atlantic Fire Underwriters Association and the Township Fire Marshal and any other State and local requirements when applicable.

(b) Mobile home parks shall be kept free of litter, rubbish and other flammable materials.

(c) Portable hand-operated fire extinguishers of a type suitable for use on oil fires and approved by the Fire Marshal shall be kept in each community building under park control and shall be required by the mobile home park operator to be placed in each mobile home in a fmed location, preferably near a door but not in close proximity to cooking facilities.

(d) Fire hydrants shall be installed to meet the requirements of the Middle Atlantic Fire Underwriters Association and the Township Fire Marshal.

(e)

(f)

Fire hydrants shall be located within 600 feet of any mobile home, service building or other structure in the park.

The park management shall give the Building Inspector and Fire Marshall free access to all mobile home lots, service buildings and other community service facilities for inspection purposes. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.11 UTILITIES. All utilities shall be installed underground unless such placement is deemed not

feasible by the Board of Commissioners. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.12 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL. For provisions relating to water supply and sewage disposal, see Sections

1234.03, 1234.04 and 1234.05. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.13 REFUSE DISPOSAL. (a) The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in the mobile home park

shall be so managed as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect-breeding areas, accident or fire hazards or air pollution.

(b) All refuse shall be stored in fly-tight, water-tight, rodent-proof containers which shall be located not more than 200 feet from any mobile home space and no less than fifty feet from the mobile home park boundary. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse.

1991 Replacement

66 ( 0 1240.14 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

(c) Community refuse disposal containers shall be screened according to Township regulations.

(d) Racks or holders shall be provided for all refuse containers. Racks or holders shall be so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration, and to facilitate cleaning around them.

(e) All refuse shall be collected at least once weekly. Where suitable collection service is not available from private agencies, the mobile home park operator shall provide this service. All refuse shall be collected and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers. (Ora. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1240.14 OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS. (a) Permits Reauired. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter,

extend, or operate a mobile home park within Aston Township unless and until he obtains:

(1) A mobile home park permit issued by the Aston Township Code Enforcement Officer in the name of the operator, which shall not be issued until the copy of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources permit for all permits for water supply and sewage systems shall have been obtained, and all other requirements contained herein have been complied with and final approval of the application has been granted by the Township Commissioners.

(2) A building permit issued by the Township Building Inspector after having paid a fee for each unit to be placed within the mobile home park.

0 (:

(b) Annual Licenses. In addition to the initial permits, the operator of a mobile home park shall apply to the Aston Township Code Enforcement Officer on or before the first day of December of each year for an annual license to continue operation of the mobile home park during the following calendar year. The Code Enforcement OMicer shall issue the annual license upon satisfactory proof that the park continues to meet the standards prescribed by State, County and Township agencies having jurisdiction over the standards of these Subdivision Regulations. The license so issued shall be valid for the calendar year applied for, or part thereof remaining at the time of issuance.

(c) Fees. (1) Fees for the initial application and preliminary and final approvals

shall be prescribed by resolution of the Township Commissioners. (2) The fee for the annual license shall be prescribed by resolution of the

Township Commissioners and shall be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer with the application for the annual license.

(3) Fees for the inspection of a mobile home park during and following construction shall be as specified by the Township Commissioners.

1991 Replacement

67 Desim Standards for Mobile Home Parks 1240 .14

(d) InsDection. (1) The Township Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector may

inspect a mobile home park at reasonable intervals and at reasonable times to determine compliance with these Subdivision Regulations.

(2) Whenever upon inspection of any mobile home park it is determined that conditions or practices exist which are in -violation of any provision of these Subdivision Regulations, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Aston Township Secretary shall give notice in writing to the person to whom the certificate was issued, advising him that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice, the license to operate in Aston Township shall be suspended at the end of such period. Such mobile home park shall be reinspected, and if such conditions or practices shall not have been corrected, the Township Secretary shall suspend the license and give notice in writing of such suspension to the person to whom the certificate is issued.

(1) The operatorllicensee of a mobile home park shall be responsible for the proper repair and maintenance of all common facilities, including, but not limited to, roads, parking areas, sidewalks or pathways, common open space, water supply and sewage disposal systems, and community buildings.

(2) The operatorllicensee of a mobile home park shall, prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy pursuant to final approval of an application for a new development or expansion, post with the Township a maintenance bond in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor in an amount sufficient to cover for a period of two years the costs of maintenance of all common areas and facilities. Said costs shall be estimated by the Township Engineer or other person designated by the Commissioners. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(e) Maintenance Reauirements.

1991 Replacement

68 (' 0

CHAPTER 1242 Design Standards for Nonresidential Subdivisions

and Land Developments

1242.0 1 Applicability. 1242.08 Loading and unloading 1242.02 Site design. areas. 1242.03 Block and lot design. 1242.09 Screening and landscaping. 1242.04 Building locations. 1242.10 Refuse collection stations. 1242.05 Street design. 1242.11 Conformance with other 1242.06 Walkways. sections. 1242.07 Parking area.



Design standards for townhouse and multifamily developments - see

Design standards for mobile home parks - see P. & Z. Ch. 1240

P. & Z. Ch. 1234

P. & Z. Ch. 1236

P. & Z. Ch. 1238

1242.01 APPLICABILITY. The standards of this section shall apply to all subdivisions and land

(a) Commercial uses (b) Shopping centers (c) Limited industrial uses (d) Planned business campuses

developments consisting of the following:

(Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1242.02 SITE DESIGN. (a) In compliance with the Township Zoning Code requirements, the size,

shape, and orientation of a tract or lot shall be appropriate for the type of use being considered, with adequate area for all elements of the development plan.

(b) The overall development plan for industrial parks shall be laid out as, or as part of, a single architectural and landscaping scheme.

(c) The objectives of nonresidential development shall be as follows, where applicable:

(1) The height and bulk of new buildings shall be related to the prevailing scale of development to avoid overwhelming or dominating existing

I development. (

199 1 Replacement

Design Standards for Nonresidential 69 Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1242 .04

An efficient layout of rights-of-way to provide for safe and convenient access and internal circulation activities. Designed so as to provide a sufficient buffer area and planted visual screen between nonresidential and residential uses. Development shall be carried out concurrently unless phased development has been approved by the Township. Signage shall complement the architectural style and scale of the building and site as long as it conforms to Chapter 1282 of the Township Zoning Code. Maintenance of buildings and property in nonresidential developments shall comply with Chapter 1462 of the Township Building and Housing Code unless othezwise approved by the Township. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

BLOCK AND LOT DESIGN. (a) Block Lavout.

(1) In general, blocks in nonresidential developments should vary from the elements of design in residential regulations.

(2) The block layout shall conform to the best possible layout to permit efficient traffic circulation, parking, delivery and pickup and to accommodate the most practical location of buildings.

(3) The depth of nonresidential blocks shall be the most accommodating for the various nonresidential uses. However, typical nonresidential blocks are designated to be square-like or one tier of lots.

(4) The length of nonresidential blocks shall be a minimum of 800 feet and a maximum of 2,100 feet.

(b) Lot Lavout. (1) The lot sizes in nonresidential development shall comply with the

Township zoning requirements. (2) Remnants of land after subdivision shall be incorporated into adjacent

parcels or offered for dedication for public purposes. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1242.04 BUILDING LOCATIONS. (a) In order to encourage an attractive building arrangement, variations in

the setback alignment of buildings erected on the same frontage or attached to other buildings is encouraged.

In cases where there is more than one building on a lot, the distance at the closest point between any two buildings or groups of buildings should be at least as great as the average height of adjoining buildings, except as otherwise specifically provided in the Township Zoning Code.

Buildings should be located so as not to impede extension of utilities and access ways to adjoining areas zoned for similar nonresidential uses or areas designated for similar uses in the Township Comprehensive Plan.

(b)

I

(c)

1991 Replacement

1242 .05 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 70

(d) Buildings should be sited so that their entrances avoid loading areas of other buildings.

(e) The orientation of buildings to provide access through rear entrances from parking lots is encouraged, with the rear facade receiving appropriate design treatment. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1242.05 STREET DESIGN. (a) General.

(1) The street m t e m of a DroDosed nonresidential subdivision or land development-should be dis ihed to create a functional street pattern, to prevent the congestion of existing streets, to assure the free flow of through traffic without interference from parked or parking cars, and to provide adequate and safe parking spaces. Where there are no specific standards governing street design for nonresidential subdivisions and land developments, the regulations for residential streets shall apply. See Section 1236.03. Proposed streets in nonresidential developments may be a hierarchy of roads or a single point of access. The hierarchical classification system may consist of the following: A. Entrance road - to provide direct access into shopping centers,

local commercial establishments, planned business campuses and limited industrial uses.

B. Secondary road - to provide access to individual lots in a planned business campus and industrial parks.

Streets carrying nonresidential traffic shall not be extended to the boundaries of adjacent existing or potential residential areas, nor be connected to streets intended for predominantly residential traffic. The arrangement of streets shall provide for continuation of existing or proposed streets and proper access to adjoining undeveloped tracts suitable for future nonresidential development. Where feasible, nonresidential developments should provide more than one point of access. Also, where conditions permit, a one-way in, one- way out pattern should be considered. Where feasible, the distance between points of access shall not be less than 200 feet.

0 (,%

(b) Right-of-Wav and Cartwav Widths. (1) Street right-of-way and cartway widths in proposed subdivisions and

land developments shall conform to the minimum standards listed in Table 5 below:

1991 Replacement

Design Standards for Nonresidential 71 Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1 2 4 2 . 0 5

TABLE 5

NONRESIDENTIAL STREET WIDTHS

Right-of-way Cartway Width Ut.) Width (ft.)

Entrance Road 60 36

Secondary Road 50 32

Proposed nonresidential development to be located on existing streets shall be required to increase the cartway along the frontage of subject property to conform with the standards in the Table above or with standards in Table 2, Section 1236.03, whichever is applicable. Right-of-way widths for nonresidential streets should be based on the actual need to accommodate utilities, drainage facilities, landscaping, street furniture and grading. Greater width may be required, 'based on traffic design requirements and the type and volume of the anticipated traffic. No parking spaces shall be provided on the entrance road.

(c) Street Grades. (1) The maximum street grades shall be as follows: . .

A. Entrance road --four percent B.

(2) All streets shall have a minimum grade of one percent. Secondary road - eight percent

(d) Horizontal Curves. (1) Whenever street centerlines are deflected more than five degrees,

connection shall be made by horizontal curves. (2) Horizontal curves shall be designed with a minimum centerline radius

of 400 feet for entrance roads. For secondary roads the minimum centerline radius shall be 300 feet.

(3) A minimum tangent of 100 feet shall be required between reverse curves on nonresidential streets and between a curve and a street intersection where one of the intersecting streets is a collector or an arterial street.

(e) Vertical Curves. (1) Vertical curves shall be used when there is any change in grade. (2) Vertical curves shall be designed with a minimum sight distance of

300 feet for both entrance roads and secondav roads.

1991 Replacement

a 1 2 4 2 . 0 6 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 72 i:

(f) Intersections. (1) Streets shall intersect at right angles whenever practicable, and no

two streets shall intersect at an angle less than sixty degrees. (2) When an entrance road and another street intersect a third street

from opposite sides, their centerlines shall be offset a minimum of 400 feet.

(3) Clear sight triangles shall be provided at all intersections. Within such triangles, no object that would obscure the vision of the motorist shall be permitted. Such triangles shall be established from a minimum distance of 150 feet from the point of intersection of the centerlines of two streets.

(g) Cul-de-sacs. The minimum radius of the turnaround shall be sixty-five feet to the curbline and seventy-five feet to the right-of-way line. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1242.06 WALKWAYS. (a) A walkway system no less than four feet wide should be provided for access .

linking buildings to each other and to parking areas where appropriate.

(b) Where walkways are interrupted by steps, a ramp access should be provided with a slope no greater than eight percent.

(c) If ramps are provided, a level platform at least three feet deep and five feet wide is required, if a door does not swing onto the platform or toward the ramp. If a door swings onto the platform or towards the ramp, a level platform shall be at least five feet by five feet. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

0 (

1242.07 PARKING AREA. (a)

(b)

Parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Township Zoning

The minimum dimensions of stalls and aisles shall be as listed in Table 3,

Code, Chapter 1284.

Section 1238.05.

(c) The maximum grade of parking areas shall not exceed six percent.

(d) Parking areas located adjacent to existing or proposed residential areas should be effectively screened to produce visual protection of the residential area. Grading the parking area, raised berms, landscaping, or fencing are satisfactory methods to create such visual protection.

(e) No more than twenty parking spaces shall be permitted in a continuous row without being interrupted by landscaping.

1991 Replacement

l -

Design Standards for Nonresidential 73 Subdivisions and Land DeveloDments 1242 09

(0 All dead-end parking areas shall be designed to provide sufficient back-up areas for the end stalls of the parking area.

(g) Entrances and exits to and from off-street parking areas shall be located so as to avoid interference with street traffic.

(h) Entrances and exit drives crossing the street line shall be spaced at least 200 feet apart. Property owners are encouraged to integrate their circulation with adjacent property owners to provide single egress and ingress points to serve adjacent lots with a one-way directional traffic pattern. Paved areas with easements should be extended to property lines for fbture extension when desirable.

On all corner properties, driveways shall be located a minimum of sixty feet from the centerline of intersecting streets.

The width of egress and ingress driveways into the following developments shall be as follows:

(1) Industrial D a r k s and Dlanned business CamDuses: A. A minimum of eighteen feet for one-way use only. B. A minimum of thirty feet for two-way use.

(2) Commercial developments and shoDDinP centers: A. A minimum of twelve feet for one-way use only. B. A minimum of twenty-four feet for two-way use.

(i)

(j)

(k) Pedestrian crosswalks in parking areas shall not be subject to passage or concentration of surface runoff. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1242.08 LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS. (a) Each space for loading and unloading of vehicles shall be no less than

twelve feet wide and fifty feet long, exclusive of drives and maneuvering space, and located entirely on the lot being served.

There shall be appropriate means of access, preferably via a service road, and adequate maneuvering space.

Off-street loading facilities shall be designed to permit any truck to maneuver from a driveway into and out of such space without encroaching upon any portion of the existing or proposed right of way including the walkway area.

For further design and layout standards, see Section 1284.07 of the Township Zoning Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1242.09 SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING. For screening and landscaping, see Section 1284.08 of the Township Zoning

Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1991 Replacement

(> e PLANNING AND ZONING CODE 74

1242.10 REFUSE COLLECTION STATIONS. (a)

(b)

Refuse collection stations shall be provided for garbage and trash removal.

Refuse collection stations shall be effectively screened from public view

Containers shall be vermin-proof.

and appropriately located to offer convenient access. ( a d . 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

1242.11 CONFORMANCE WITH OTHER SECTIONS. All nonresidential developments shall be in conformance with all other applicable

sections of these Subdivision Regulations and with the Township Zoning Code. (Ord. 668. Passed 10-17-90.)

(e 1991 Replacement

75

APPENDIX A

SKETCHES AND DIAGRAMS

1991 Replacement

77

I I t

TYPICAL LOT LAYOUT

I I 9 - ACTJAL c SIDE SFBACK A

LOT LINES

- - REQUl R ED REAR YARD REAR LOT LINE

REQUIRED SIDE YARD

I - - - - - -51

REAR SETBACK I BUILDABLE AREA ACTUAL I

BUILDING COVERAGE

I STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE

+ .-

APPENDIX Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990

A- 1 1991 Replacement

TYPICAL STREET CROSS SECTION

1' COYPAclED SCREENINS

COLlPAclED SUBCRADL SHAPED To CONFORU TD THE LINE, GRADE AND CROSS SECTlON OF THE PROPOSED ROAD.

CONC.J CURB

AP PEN DIX I

Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990

1991 Replacement A-2

0

0

79

SlQHT DISTANCE

\

I I

LJ HORIZONTAL CURVE SIGHT DISTANCE

. .

f

-J

Y

VERTICAL CURVE SIGHT DISTANCE

* DISTANCE VARIES ACCORDING TO N P E OF DNELOPMENT

APPENDIX Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1 990

A-3 1991 Replacement

CUL=DE=SAC STREETS

BULB TYPE

7 O L m R PAVEMENT EDGE

7 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY /-T L.

25' R ( M I N . ) l

STANDARD TYPE

80 I

APPENDIX Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision a n d Land Development Ordinance of 1990

A-4 19 9 1 Replacement

81

I I I I I 1

--- I

w A l l w

I I I I I I I----- \

1 ---

I 1 1 I I 1 I

* DISTANCE VARIES

APPENDIX

A- 5

f ACCORDING TO WPE OF DEVELOPMENT

Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990

1991 Replacement

82 I CURB, SIDEWALK & DRIVEWAY DETAIL C

(, v 4 1

'4-

24" I STANDARD STRAIGHT CURB STANDARD ROLLED CURB

NOTE: ALL CONCREIE TO HAVE 3500 PSI COMPRESSWE STRENGTH 0 28 DAYS

1' ID-2 WEARING COURSE

/ 6' STONE SUB-BASE

I'

RFSIDENTIAL D RIVEWAY DET AIL

4' 5TONf SUBBAS€

4' 3500 PSI CONCR€T€ I

SIDEWALK DETAIL

AP PEN D IX /"

B

B Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990


a3

HANDICAPPED RAMP DETAIL

4' GONG. WALK T-

APPENDIX Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990

1991 RPnlnPcrmPnt

TRENCH RESTORATION DETAIL

REPIACE FU.L N fVQUY I t COWACTED 6' LAYERS

TEMPORARY NT.5.

PERMANENT N.T.S.

APPENDIX '. Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990


1 85

1 STANDARD TOWNSHIP SIGNATURE BLOCK

I

APPROVED ASTON TOWNSHIP, DELAWARE COUNTY, PA.

Name of Development:

Date:

Township Engineer:

Planning Commission:

Board of Commissioners: President

Secretary

b APPENDIX Aston Township, Subdivision and

A- 9

Delaware County, Pa. Land Development Ordinance of 1990

1991 Replacement

STANDARD NOTES FOR SUBDMSION PUNS:

1. Acknowledgement: State of Pennsylvania County of Delaware

On th is , t h e day of , 19-, before m e the undersigned, personally appeared

, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that h e is the owner (or equitable owner) of the property s h o w n on this plan, that the subdivision plan thereof was made at his direction and he acknowledges the s a m e to be h is act and plan and desires the s a m e be recorded as s u c h according t o law.

Witness my hand and seal the day and date above written

(signature of owners)

(notary public o r other officer)

!,

My commission expires

Survey Statement

I hereby certify to and belief, on this-day of ,19 , this plat and survey were performed in accordance with t h e latest Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys Section of the Manual of Practice for Professional Land Surveyors in t h e Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as adopted by the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors.

, that to t h e best of my knowledge

Signature of Surveyor

SEAL

Registration Number

APPEND I X Aston Township, Delaware County, Pa. Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of 1990


87 APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION, LAND DEVELOPMENT AND/OR SITE PIAN REVIEW

I . Application for SKDCH 0- PRELIMINARY I- or FINAL 0 PIAN APPROVAL

2. Type of Application: Site Plan Review 01- Major Sub. 0 - or Land Development

3. Name of Proposed Subdivision, Land Locatio n : Development or Site Plan:

Existing Zoning: Public or On-Site Water? No. of Lots: Public or On-Site Sewage Disposal? Total Acres:

4. Applicant Developer En gi nee r/Ar c hi t ec t

Name: Address:

Phone No.:

5. Plans submitted for review: Plan Title Sheet No.

Date and/or Last Rev. Engineer

6.

7.

Application fees (See attatched Subdivision Submission Regulations):

Total Fee Date Received A. Del. County Planning Dept. Fee:*

8. Aston Township Escrow Fee:**

C. Aston Township Application Fee:**

(Complete attached DCPD Application)

Signatures

Ap p I i c o n t /E t e Ow ne r/Date

Date Application Received Application Accepted By

*Make check payable t o "Treasurer of Delaware County") **Make separate checks each payable to "Township of Aston")

AP P END IX Aston Township, Delaware. County, Pa. Subdivision a n d Land Development Ordinance of 1990

19Ql Renlnpement 1 * *

88

0 DELAWARE COUNTY PMNNING DEPARTMENT

Application for Review DCPC F o ~ No.1-1

DEVELOPER/APPLICANT DEVELOPMENT

Name Name

Address Street

Phone Development

ARCHITECT, ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR

Name Phone

&dress

T P € O f RMEW PLAN S A N S

0 Zoning Change 0 Sktch 0 Land Development 0 Preliminary 0 Subdivision U final 0 Project Area Delineation

PROPOSED mmES D Public Sewerage c3 Private Sewerage 0 Public Water c3 Private Water

ZONiNG DlSRlU:

STATEMEM OF I m : (Include Acnwge)

Dewloper’s Signotum:

DATES OF SCHEDULED RMEW BE

Local Planning Commission Regular Meeting Public Meeting

Local Body Government Regular Meeting

Municlpai v u e s t for DCPD staff Commenta pnbr to D W D M-ting, to meet munictpal meeting date:

DAE REQUES7D:

Public Meeting

other: (Sp8ni3/.)

Prink Dats: name and title of designated municipal official

OlVctal’s Slgnotum:

REMEW F E : Check No: Amount

Plans: No of Copier Submitted Dote Received

A - 1 3

SIX 1230. 1232. Plan 1234. 1240.elibrary.pacounties.org/Documents/Delaware_County...19 General...

Documents

Transcript of SIX 1230. 1232. Plan 1234. 1240.elibrary.pacounties.org/Documents/Delaware_County...19 General...