ORDINANCE NO. (&- k?y

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS GCW'ERNING SUBDIVISION, AND LAND DEVELOPMENT OF ANY LOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND, AND THE CONSTRUCTION, OPENING, DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OR TRAVE% OR FOR THE COMMON USE OF OCCUPANTS OF BUILDINGS AND A B U T T I N G THEREON OF ANY STREET, SANITARY SEWER, STOW SEWER, WATER MAIN OR 01"ER IMPROVEMENTS I N CONNECTION THEREWITH, WITHIN *HE TOWNSHIP OF TYRONE, BLAIR COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY SET FORTH I N THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPALITIES PLANNING CODE, ACT 207 OF 1968 AS AMENDED BY ACT 93 OF 1972 AND AMENDMENTS AND SUI?PLEMENTS THERETQ: SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED I N APPLYING AND ADMINISTEFUNG THESE RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS: AIJD P R O V I D I N G PENAL TIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.

BE I T ORDAINED, by the Board of Township Supervisors, of the Townsh.ip of Tyrone, B l a i r County, Pennsylvania t h a t :

ARTICLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 100. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION

The Township of Tyrone, B l a i r County, Pe&sylvania, has the power t o approve plots f o r subdivisions w i t h i n i t s corporate limits under authori ty vested i n the Board of Supervisors by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

Section 110. PURPOSE

These 2egulations have been adopted i n order t o create conditions favorable t o the hea l th , sa fe ty , morals, convenience end general welfare of the c i t i zens o f t h e Township of Tyrone and t o in su re the harmonious development of the communiky.

Section 120. SHORT TITLE

These Regulations s h a l l be known and may be c i t e d as "The Subdivision Regulations of the Township of Tyrone."

Section 130. * DEFINITION OF SUBDIVISIGN .

(a) A subdivision s h a l l be the divis ion o r redevision o f a l o t , t r a c t , o r parcel. of land by any means from the date of eaactment of t h i s Ordinance, i n t o two Or more lots, t r a c t s , parcels or other divis ions of land inc1udk.g changes i n ex i s t ing lot l i n e s for the purpose, whether immediate o r future , of lease , trcmsfer of ownership o r building o r l o t development; provided, however, t h a t the divis ion of 1ar.d for agr i cu l tu ra l purposes in to parcels of more than ten acres, not involving my new s t r e e t o r ezsement of access, s h a l l be exempted.

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I , (b) Any development of a parcel of land o r plan thereof which involves the i n s t a l l a t i o n of streets or alleys o r both, whether o r not proposed for dedication, any development of land f o r a shopping center o r fo r multiple dwellings.

131. Minor Subdivisions

A minor subdivision s h a l l be the divis ion of any l o t , t ract o r parcel of land, o r a p a r t thereof i n a period of three ( 3 ) years in to less three l o t s , t r a c t s , or parcels of land, including changes i n s t reet l i nes o r l o t l i nes , fo r the purpose, whether immediate o r fu ture , Of t r ans fe r of ownership o r of building development, where such division, change or t ransfer , does not abut a street of i n su f f i c i en t width and does not require t h a t a street be l a i d out through.unimproved land; provided, however, t h a t divis ions of land f o r ag r i cu l tu ra l purposes i n parcels of more than ten (10) acres, not involving any new s t reet o r easement of access s h a l l be exempted.

132. Major Subdivisions

All subdivisions not c l a s s i f i e d a s minor subdivisions, including but not l imited t o subdivisions f o r four (4 ) o r more l o t s , o r any s i z e subdivision requiring any new s t r e e t o r extension of the loca l governmental f a c i l i t i e s , o r the creation of any publ ic improvements.

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141. Subdivision of Land . - ---

No.subdivision of any l o t , t ract o r parcel of land s h a l l be effected, no street, sani tary sewer, storm sewer, water main, o r other f a c i l i t i e s i n connection therewith s h a l l be l a i d out , constructed, opened,

.. or dedicated f o r publ ic use of t r ave l , o r f o r the common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon, except i n s t r ic t accordance with the provisions of these regulations.

142. Sale of Lots; Issuance of B d d i n g Permits o r Erection of Building

N o l o t i n a subdivision may be sold, no permit t o erect, a l t e r o r repair any building upon land i n a subdivision may be issued, and no building may be erected i n a subdivision u n t i l a subdivision plan has been approved and recorded with the office.of t he Recorder of Deeds of the County of Bla i r and u n t i l the improvements required herein i n connection therewith have e i t h e r been constructed o r guaranteed as here inaf te r provided. Where , owing t o spec ia l conditions, a l i t e r a l enforcement of t h i s provision would r e s u l t i n unnecessary hardship, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission may make such reasonable exception thereto as w i l l not be contrary to the public i n t e r e s t , and may permit the erection of a building, subject to conditions necessary t o assure adequate s t r e e t s and other public improvements. Provided, however, t h a t i n no case s h a l l any plan be recorded u n t i l improvement bonds have been provided.

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ARTICLE I1

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 200. TYRONE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

201. Creation of t h e Tyrone Township Planning CCmUniSSiOn

Pursuant to the provisions contained i n Section 1205-A of the Laws Relating t o Second Class Townships and i n order t o car ry ou t the provisions of Ar t i c l e X I I - A of the Laws Relating to Second C l a s s Townships, vested i n it by l a w and by these Regulations.

202. Powers of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission

The Tv-1 anning Commission is hereby empowered- iw approve, reject and recommend the rev is ion of subdivision plats prepared under m a

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203. Duties of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission

The Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l meet not l e s s than one (1) month following the r ece ip t of any subdivision application. s h a l l review each application and inspec t t h e s i t e a f fec ted by each appl icat ion.

The Commission

The Tyrone Township Planning Commission shall t ake act ion on each appl within s i x t y (60) days of r ece ip t thereof. I f t he Commission sha l l not make it recommendation thereon within the a l lo t t ed time, it s h a l l be deemed to consent thereto. In the event the Commission disapproves any subdivision appl icat ion, t: reasons therefore s h a l l be set fo r th i n wr i t ing and the appl icant s h a l l be provi with a statement of such reasons f o r disapproval.

204. Appeal from Decision of t he Tyrone Township Planning Commission

Any pa r ty aggrieved by a decis ion of t he Tyrone Township Planning Commission may appeal t o the Board of Township Supervisors, and such appeal s h a l l be considered a t a spec ia l meeting of the Supervisors meeting with the Tyrone Township Planning Commission and the subdivider. Such meeting s h a l l be held within 15 days of the date of r e c e i p t of request of the Commission. Supervisors w i l l make a decision a t t h e i r next regular meeting.

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205. Appeals where Supervisors Refuse Approval *

I n Fubdivisions wherein l o t s abut ex i s t ing streets of insuf f ic ien t width, or proposed s t r e e t s , where the Board of Township Supervisors disapproves a subsivision plan, any person aggrieved thereby may, within t h i r t y (301 days thereaf te r , appeal therefrom by p e t i t i o n t o the Court of Common Pleas of B l a i r County, which C o u r t s h a l l hear the matter de novo and a f t e r hearing enter a decree affirming, reversing or modifying the ac t ion of t h e Board, as may appear j u s t i n t he premises. not ices of the hearing of any such appeal s h a l l be given to a l l pa r t i e s interested. T h e dprisinn of the Court s h a l l be f i n a l .

The Court s h a l l designate the manner i n which

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Section 210. PROCEDURE

211. Preliminary Considerations

(a) Grading and Recording of Deeds. N o person, f i r m o r corporation proposing t o make o r have made a subdivision, within the area of j u r i sd i c t ion of these regulat ions, s h a l l proceed w i t h any grading before obtaining from the Tyrone Township Planning Commission the approval of the preliminary plan of the proposed subdivision, and no deeds s h a l l be recorded f o r l o t s i n any subdivision, before obtaining from the Commission the approval of the f i n a l plan of the proposed subdivision.

(b) Access, Drainage and Geology. N o land s h a l l be subdivided unless adequate access t o the ' l and over adequate f o r r e s iden t i a l use (a)

s t r e e t s o r thoroughfares e x i s t s o r w i l l be provided by the subdivider, o r (b) such land is considered by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t o be unsuitable for such use by reason of flooding or improper drainage, objectionable ea r th and rock formation, topography o r any o ther feature po ten t i a l ly harmful t o the health and sa fe ty of possible res idents and the community as a whole.

(c) Design Standards. The proposed subdivision s h a l l conform with the design standards s e t for th i n these Regulations.

(d) Preliminary Sketch Plan Review )Optional). Any subdivider

The subdivider may prepare The d e t a i l s t o be included

may ava i l himself of the opportunity t o undertake informal discussions with the Tyrone Township Planning Commission. a s ing le sketch plan out l ining h i s proposals. on sa id sketch plan s h a l l be a t t h e d iscre t ion of the subdivider. The information on s a i d s k e t d plan should be i n s u f f i c i e n t d e t a i l , however, t o permit an informal determination as t o the extent of which the proposed subdivision conforms with the provisions of these Regulations. of the procedure fo r subdivision review is optional. It is intended t o serve a s a guide t o the subdivider which w i l l minimize h i s expenditures i n the process of formal review.

This phase

212. Minor Subdivisions

(a) Submissions. The subdivider s h a l l submit four (4 ) copies of a plan of any minor subdivision t o the Tyrone Township Planning Conunission, i n accordance w i t h Section 330, e tc . Said plan s h a l l ou t l ine the subdivider 's proposals i n s u f f i c i e n t . d e t a i 1 t o permit a determination by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t h a t the proposed subdivision conforms wi th the provisions of these Regulations. an a f f i d a v i t of subdivider.

Said plan s h a l l contain

(b) Review and Approval. Upon a determination by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t h a t the proposed subdivision i s , i n

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accordance with these Regulations, t he subdivider s h a l l be advised of the approval of such changes as may be required.

The Tyrone Township Planning Commission's approval shall be expressed by placing the following o f f i c i a l stamp upon the plan.

NOTICE OF APPROVAL - MINOR S U B D I V I S I O N

"Approved by the Tyrone Township Planning Commissionr t h i s day of I 19-."

Signed . Chairman

Signed Secretary

(c) Fil inq. The Tyrone Township Planning Comission sha l l r e t a in one (1) copy of the approved plan for i t s f i l n s ; one (1) copy sha l l

building permit t o the subdivider; two ( 2 ) copies s h a l l be returned t o the subdivider o r h i s grantee who s h a l l f i l e one (1) copy i n the of f ice of the Recorder of Deeds of B l a i r County within forty-five (45) days of the approval thereof: such approval s h a l l be n u l l i f i e d unless so f i l e d o r unless an extension of t i m e i s granted by the Tyrone Township Planning Comission upon the w r i t t e n request of the subdivider.

_ _ . b e given t o - t h e Tyrone Township Supervisors authorizing the issuance of a

Fees s h a l l be i n accordance with Section 213 ( b ) ( 7 ) .

213. Major Subdivisions ft

(a 1 Preliminary Applica &on \

1. Submission. The vider sha l the application, accompanied by the

2. Review by Other Offices. Upon rece ip t of an application ?or preliminary approval s h a l l send copies t o other of f ices f o r t h e i r review and report:

t he Tyrone Township Planning Commission

(1) Board of Township Supervisors One (1) copy (2 1 Township Engineer One (1) copy ( 3 ) Tyrone Township Planning CommissionOne (1) copy

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, (4) Pa. DER (Optional) One (1) copy ( 5 ) PennDOT One (1) COPY

7 d P s.p#.O* ( 6 ) 1 y One (1) COPY ( 7 ) Bla i r County Planning Commission One (1) COPY

3. Approval. I f repor t s from o the r o f f i c e s on the appl icat ion are not received w i t h i n for ty-f ive (45) days, o r within such reasonable fur ther t i m e as may be determined by the Tyrone Township Planning CoMmission, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l review and act upon sa id appl icat ion, including the review by the Bla i r County Planning Commission with a l l fees associated w i t h the s a i d review t o be paid by the appl icants .

I n the event t h a t the Tyrone Township Planning Commission disapproves any subdivision appl icat ion, the reasons therefore s h a l l be set for th i n wr i t ing and the applicant s h a l l be provided with a statement of such reasons f o r disapproval. new preliminary application. Commission s h a l l be an expression of the t en ta t ive approval of the layout submitted i n the preliminary appl icat ion and the preliminary p l a t s h a l l be stamped and signed as follows:

The subdivider may t h e r e a f t e r submit a The approval of the Tyrone Township Planning

NOTICE OF APPROVAL - MAJOR SUBDIVISION

"Preliminary approval gran-ted by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t h i s day of , 19-."

Signed Chairman

Signed Secretary

"Final approval granted by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t h i s day of , 19-. "

Signed Chairman . b '

Signed Secretary

b. Final Application

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required by these regulat ions, o r the post ing of a c e r t i f i e d check o r sure ty bond i n accordance w i t h subsections 213 (b) 3, and 232 (d) hereof, t he subdivider s h a l l f i l e with the Tyrone Township Planning Commission the f i n a l o r record p l a t of the subdivision f o r f i n a l approval.

Approval of a preliminary subdivision application s h a l l be va l id fo r a period of not more than one (1) year unless otherwise extended by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission. This f i n a l appl icat ion s h a l l conform with a l l of the provisions of these Regulations and with the requirements of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission and s h a l l include seven (7) p r i n t s and a reproductible transparency of the f i n a l o r record p l a t ( s izes 16" x 22"), and it s h a l l be accompanied by a deed t o a l l lands t o be dedicated t o the public and a c e r t i f i c a t e t h a t the t i t l e thereto is f ree and unencumbered.

A t the d iscre t ion of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission, t he subdivider may submit the f i n a l p l a t and appl icat ion i n sect ions, each of which s h a l l cover a port ion of the e n t i r e proposed subdivision as approved i n the preliminary application.

2. General Requirements Prerequis i te t o Approval of Final The Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l not Application and Pla t .

approve a subdivision unless a l l s t r e e t s shown thereon s h a l l be of s u f f i c i e n t width and proper grade, and s h a l l be so located as t o accomodate the

- probably---volume- of-traffic-thereon, afford .adequate l i g h t _and a i r , f a c i l i t a t e f i r e protect ion, provide access of f i r e f igh t ing equipment t o buildings, and provide a coordinated system of s t r e e t s conforming t o the Township's o f f i c i a l plan of s t r e e t s ; and unless the land whereon buildings a r e t o be constructed s h a l l be of such character t h a t it can be used fo r building purposes, without danger t o hea l th o r p e r i l from f i r e , flood o r o ther hazard.

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3. Improvements o r Guarantee Thereof Prerequis i te t o 9 p r o v a l of Final Application and Pla t . Before approving any f i n a l application o r p l a t fo r recording, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l e i t h e r require t h a t the necessary grading, paving and o ther s t r e e t improvements including where spec i f ied by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission and a s provided elsewhere i n these Regulations, curbs, sidewalks, s t r e e t l i g h t s , f i r e hydrants, water mains, san i ta ry sewers, and storm sewers, s h a l l have been i n s t a l l e d i n s t r i c t accordance with the standards and specif icat ions of the Township a s provided i n these Regulations and i n other per t inent Township regulat ions, o r t h a t the Township be assured by means of a .prqper completion guarantee, i n the form of a bond o r the deposi t of funds o r s e c u r i t i e s i n escrow s u f f i c i e n t t o cover the cos t of the required imprdvements, a s estimated by the Township Engineer o r Board of Township Supervisors, t h a t the sa id improvements w i l l subsequently be i n s t a l l e d by the owner.

Where the subdivision p l a t has been approved and recorded, e i t h e r a f t e r the specif ied impnnrements have been completed and approved

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by the Township m a r d of Supervisors or Engineer, or i f p r i o r t o completion, upon proper completion guarantee a s aforesaid, purchasers and mortgagees of l o t s i n the subdivision, with or without buildings thereon o r on any of t h e m , s h a l l be rel ieved of any and a l l l i a b i l i t y for any deficiency i n , lack of or f a i l u r e t o complete the improvements above mentioned as se t out i n said p l a t or as a condition precedent t o the approval.of the p l a t , and any f a i l u r e t o complete or properly complete s a i d improvements s h a l l not encumber any or a l l of the l o t s i n the subdivision.

4. Public Hearing. Before ac t ing on any subdivision appl icat ion o r p l a t , the Tyrone Township Planning Commission may request the Board of Township Supervisors t o arrange for a public hearing thereon, a f t e r giving such notice a s the Board of Township Supervisors may deem des i rab le i n each case.

5. Modification. The Tyrone Township Planning Commission may a l te r any subdivision plan and specify changes or modifications therein which it deems necessary, and may make i ts approval subject t o such a l t e r a t ions , changes, or modifications.

6. Approval. Upon a determination by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission and the Township Engineer t h a t the f i n a l application and p l a t are i n accordance with the provisions of these Regulations and with the approval preliminaty p la t , the following o f f i c i a l stamp s h a l l be placed upon the f i n a l p l a t , signed by the Chairinan of the Commission and a t t e s t e d t o by i ts Secretary.

NOTICE OF APPROVAL - MAJOR SUBDIVISION

"Preliminary approval granted by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t h i s day of I 19-."

Signed Chairman

Signed Secretary

"Final approval granted by the wrone Township Planning Commission t h i s day of I 19-."

Signed Chairman

Signed

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Approval of the f i n a l p l a t s h a l l not be deemed t o cons t i tu te o r e f f e c t the Township's acceptance of t h e dedication of any s t r e e t o r other ' proposed publ ic way; space o r area shown on s a i d p l a t .

7. Review Fee - The adminis t ra t ive, processing and review fee charged by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l be a t the r a t e of $5.00 p e r l o t (sub-lot o r t r a c t of land) with a minimum fee of $50.00 per p l a t and s h a l l be co l lec ted by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission and deposited i n the General Fund of t he Township.

8 . Recordinp. - The f i n a l p l a t t o be recorded i n the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of B l a i r County s h a l l be a c l e a r and l eg ib l e p r i n t on l inen o r s t a b l e t ransparent p l a s t i c base film. Said p l a t s h a l l be f i l e d fo r recording within t h i r t y (30) days of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission's approval thereof. Fai lure t o so f i l e s h a l l n u l l i f y the action of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission unless an extension of time is grante- by the Commission upon the wr i t ten request of the subdivider.

Section 220. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH PRELIMINARY APPLICATION

221. General Information

The preliminary p l a t , a s submitted by the subdivider i n accordance - - y i t h procedures s e t fo r th under Section 213a hereof, s h a l l contain the -+&!lowing general information:

(a) N a m e s : The name of the proposed subdivision with names of the owner, sponsor o r t rus tees , s,urveyor o r engineer, s h a l l be shown.

(b) Date: Date of Preparation s h a l l be shown. - (c) North Sign: Proper North s ign s h a l l be shown.

(d) Scaler The p l a t s h a l l be drawn t o the Scale of not - .smaller than one hundred (100) f e e t t o one (1) inch and s h a l l include a graphic scale.

(e) Municipal Boundaries: All corporate boundary l i n e s within or adjacent t o the proposed subdivision s h a l l be shown and designated.

'(f), Acreage: The acreage o,f land proposed t o be subdivided s h a l l be shown and s h a l l include the' block and parcel number of t r a c t f r m the Tax Map.

(9) Contours: Contours a t v e r t i c a l in te rva ls of two (2 ) f e e t if the general slope of the s i t e is l e s s then ten percent (10%) and a t v e r t i c a l in te rva ls of f ive (5) f e e t i f the general slope is grea te r than t e n percent (10%).

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l i n e a r and angular s h a l l be shown. f e e t and decimals of a foot. than a 0.02% e r r o r of closure.

L,near dimensions s h a l l be shown i n The survey descr ip t ion s h a l l have no mre

I (i) Boundaries and Physical Features: The preliminary p l o t s h a l l show the boundaries of the property t o be subdivided, ra i l roads , e x i s t i n g permanent bui ldings, water courses and o ther ex is t ing fea tures p e r t i n e n t t o proper subdivision, and the names of the owners of adjacent land.

Cj) Description: The p l a t s h a l l set for th a l l the s t r e e t s , a l l e y s , common o r publ ic grounds, and a l l t h e t r a c t s , parce ls , l o t s , o r blocks, and designating a l l such l o t s , blocks, o r parcels by proper and s u f f i c i e n t dimensions and ident i f ica t ions .

(k) St ree t s : The width of s t r e e t pavements and rights-of-way ( w i t h t h e i r names) within the subdivision, and the widths and names of streets i n the property immediately adjacent , s h a l l be cor rec t ly shown.

(1) U t i l i t i e s : Existing sewer l i n e s and drainage s t ruc tu res , with s i z e , d i r ec t ion of flow and invert e leva t ions , the locat ion and size of water supply l i n e s , and the location of u t i l i t y l i n e s ex is t ing % the proposed subdivision o r a t the points from which they w i l l be extended t o reach t h e subdivision, s h a l l be shown. water supply system, san i ta ry and storm w a t e r sewers, with inve r t grades, s i z e of pipes , and d i rec t ion of flow, s h a l l be required, where applicable.

A preliminary plan of proposed

(m) P ro f i l e s : The Tyrone Township Planning C o d s s i a n s h a l l requi re , where appl icable , p ro f i l e s showing proposed s t r e e t grades, including extensions f o r a reasonable distance beyond the l i m i t of the proposed subdivision.

(n) Covenants: A description of t he pro tec t ive covenants on p r iva t e r e s t r i c t i o n s t o be incorporated i n the deeds.

. 222. Engineers Report EV& (?G&?"jab The preliminary application s h a l l be accompanied by an Engineer- __ -z_

(a) P r o f i l e of each street showing ex i s t ing ground lines and proposed grades.

(b) A t yp ica l cross-section of each type of roadway t o be b u i l t .

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(c) The proposed type of surfacing f o r streets.

(d) Information regarding ex is t ing drainage systems i n the subdivision, both surface and underground, including the locat ion, s i ze , type and grade of drainage structures, storm sewers, drain t i l e and drainage ditches. The engineer's opinion s h a l l be expressed regarding the adequacy of such drainage f a c i l i t i e s , and the bas i s given for such conclusions.

(e) Information regarding proposed drainage systems i n the subdivision, both surface and underground, including the locat ion, s i ze , type and grade of drainage structures, storm sewers, d ra in t i l e and drainage di tches proposed t o be constructed, and the drainage areas they are designed for .

(f) The location of a l l water courses, bodies of water o r streams with t h e i r low and high water elevations. be United States Geological Survey D a t u m .

A l l elevat ions sha l l

(9) Sanitary sewers, e i t h e r i n place o r proposed, i f applicable.

(h) Results of s o i l tests which have been conducted throughout t he area t o detennina the a b i l i t y of the s o i l t o dispose of sewage wastes by seepage. Where grading is t o be done, such tests s h a l l be made i n the s o i l a f t e r f inished grade has been constructed. such tests s h a l l be made t o show a l l var iab le conditions which might exis t throughout the area under consideration.

A-su f f i c i en t number of

(i) A description of the water supply and sewage disposal Such f a c i l i t i e s which w i l l operate successfully i n the subdivision.

f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be designed i n accordance with recognized san i ta ry engineering standards, and must take i n t o consideration a l l da ta i n t h i s report which has a bearing on these f a c i l i t i e s . In the event individual s ep t i c tanks are t o for a seepage bed based on the percolation t e s t s s h a l l be given.

be ins ta l led , the minimum area required per family

(j) A l l plans sha l l f u l f i l l the requirements f o r an erosion and sedimentation control plan -as provided under the Rules and Regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

Section 230. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH FINAL APPLICATION . \ .

231. General Information

The f i n a l application s h a l l contain the following general U

information i n addition to the data enumerated under Section 220:

P (a) Dedication of Land f o r Public U s e : The p l a t s h a l l have l e t t e r e d upon it a statement of dedication properly conveying a l l lands i -11- e il

dedicated fo r such publ ic uses a s s t r e e t s , a l l e y s , publ ic schools, parks o r any o ther publ ic use. of t i t l e ce r t i fy ing the ownership of a l l such lands t o be so dedicated by s a i d p l a t .

There s h a l l be attached t o the p l a t a c e r t i f i c a t e

(b) Monuments: Reference w i l l be made t o monuments se t up by the subdivider. These concrete o r stone monuments four (4 ) inches in diameter, o r square, th ree (3) f e e t long, with a f l a t top, marked with a one-half inch round brass pin, o r with a d r i l l e d hole, s h a l l be set a t a l l street corners, a t a l l points where the s t r e e t l i n e s i n t e r s e c t the ex te r io r boundaries of the subdivision, and a t angle poin ts , and poin ts of curve i n each s t r e e t . The top of the monument s h a l l have an indented cfoss t o iden t i fy the locat ion. Iron pipe not l e s s than three-fourths (3/4) inches i n diameter and twenty-four (24) inches-long s h a l l be set a t a l l o ther l o t corners. The loca t ion of concrete and i ron monuments s h a l l be noted on the p l a t .

(c) Curve Data: Complete curve data f o r a l l curves included i n the plan.

(d) Setback Lines: Front yard setback l i n e s , the minimum as f ixed by Section 334 and any other setback o r s t r e e t l i n e s es tabl ished

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by these Regulations, o r by public au thor i ty , and those spec i f ied i n the deed r e s t r i c t ions .

(e) Final Prof i les : Final p r o f i l e s , cross-sections, and spec i f ica t ions f o r s t r e e t improvements, and san i ta ry and storm sewerage, and w a t e r d i s t r ibu t ion systems s h a l l be shown on one o r more separate sheets .

( f ) Ce r t i f i ca t e s , Etc.: A l l proper c e r t i f i c a t e s , a f f i d a v i t s , s ignatures and s e a l s as required by l a w s h a l l be affixed.

(9) The Final P l a t o r Record s h a l l be signed by a Registered Land Surveyor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and s h a l l bear the 'imprint of h i s s ea l .

232. Supportin5 Documents

The following supporting documents s h a l l a l s o be submitted i n conjunction with the f i n a l p lo t :

( a ) , Evidence showing t h a t a l l general taxes on the subdivision . b .

have been paid i n f u l l t o date, and t h a t a l l spec ia l t axes , o r assessments have been paid o r discharged i n f u l l o r t h a t the court under which sa id assessments were made has entered an order r ed i s t r ibu t ing the assessments aga ins t the land p l a t t ed .

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Tyrone Township Planning Commission can a sce r t a in t h a t it contains no provis ions i n conf l i c t with the p la t .

(c) A statement signed by the subdivider s e t t i n g for th the publ ic improvements he proposes t o make, together w i t h p lans , spec i f ica t ions and estimates of cos ts therefore . , .

(d) A duly completed and executed corporate completion bond posted w i t h the Township of Tyrone by the subdivider, i n an amount equal t o the estimate and c e r t i f i e d by the Township S o l i c i t o r a s good, va l id and enforceable by the Township, securing the s a t i s f a c t o r y completion of the P&l ic improvements i n s t r i c t accordance with the descr ipt ion, plans and spec i f ica t ions submitted by the subdivider and approved by the Tyrone Township Planning Conunission.

A c e r t i f i c a t i o n by the Township Engineer t h a t the improvements, u t i l i t i e s and f a c i l i t i e s have already been i n s t a l l e d o r

A c e r t i f i e d check, drawn on an approved bank, payable t o the Township, and adequate f o r the completion of these improvements, u t i l i t i e s , a nd f a c i l i t i e s .

ARTICLE I11 -- - - - _ . - _ _._I - - -

S U B D I V I S I O N DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Section 300. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

Section 310. STREETS

311. Relation t o Traf f ic P l a n

The s t r e e t and a l l ey layout s h a l l conform t o the Traffic Plan and t o any plans adopted by the a r o n e Township Planning Commission f o r the development of the neighborhood i n which the proposed subdivision is located and s h a l l provide access t o a l l l o t s and parce ls of land within the subdivision. Where s t r e e t s cross other s t r e e t s , o f f s e t s s h a l l not be created. The minimurn distance between center l ines of p a r a l l e l o r near ly p a r a l l e l s t r e e t s in te rsec t ing a cross s t r e e t from opposite d i rec t ions s h a l l be 250 fee t .

The arrangements of s t r e e t s s h a l l make provision fo r the d i r e c t continuation of the pr incipal ex is t ing streets i n adjoining subdivisions (or t h e i r proper projection when adjoining property is not subdivided) insofar as they may be necessary fo r publ ic requirements. I n general , such s t r e e t s s h a l l be of a width a t l e a s t a s grea t as the ex i s t ing s t r e e t s , and i n no case l e s s than the m i n i m u m requirement spec i f ied here in .

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When the P l a t submitted fo r subdivision covers only a p a r t of the subdivider's t r a c t , a sketch of the prospective future street system of the p a r t submitted s h a l l be considered i n the l i g h t of adjustments and connections with the s t r e e t system o f p a r t not. subdivided.

When the t r a c t is subdivided i n t o l o t s of an acre o r more, t he Tyrone Township Planning C o d s s i o n s h a l l require an arrangement Of streets such as t o permit a l a t e r subdivision Ln conformity with the St ree t requirements specif ied i n these regulations.

I n general, s t r e e t s s h a l l not be l a i d out on the boundaries Of t he t r a c t , except where such s t r e e t s a re desirable for fur ther expansion o r conformance t o ex is t ing s t r e e t s o r where a previously dedicated ha l f - s t ree t adjoins the t r a c t , i n which case suffirzient addi t ional width of s t r e e t s h a l l be dedicated t o make the s t r e e t width conform t o the m i n i m u m requirements s p e d f i ed herein.

Proposed s t r e e t s sha l l be adjusted t o the contour of the land so as t o produce usable l o t s and s t r e e t s of reasonable gradient.

312. Intersections. I .

I n general, minor s t r e e t s should i n t e r s e c t main highways o r a r t e r i a l s t r e e t s a t r ight . angles. A s f a r a s i s pract icable , acute angles between s t r e e t s a t t h e i r intersections a r e t o be avoided and where a deflection angle of more than ten (10) degrees i n the street l i n e occurs a t any point between two in te rsec t ing s t r ee t s , a curve of reasonably long radius sha l l be introduced. Intersect ions of more than two (2) s t r e e t s a t one point s h a l l be avoided .

Clear s igh t t r iangles s h a l l be provided a t a l l s t r e e t intersect ions. No buildings o r obstructions are permitted i n the area and such triangl.es s h a l l be established from a distance of 15 f e e t behind the edge of pavement t o - t he point;

Seventy-five (75) f ee t from the in te rsec t ion of centerlines for minor s t r e e t s .

One Hundred f i f t y (150) f e e t from the in te rsec t ion of centerlinen fo r a l l in tersect ions with major s t r e e t s .

313. Access. e 8

Each l o t s h a l l abut a public s t r e e t and each l o t s h a l l have a locat ion along the public right-of-way bordering the l o t tha t is sui table for a driveway. is a t l e a s t 75 f ee t of c lear s i g h t distance i n both direct ions entering a minor s t r e e t o r road, or a t l e a s t 150 f e e t of c l e a r s igh t distance i n both direct ions entering a major s t r e e t or road. from a point 15 f ee t behind the edge of pavement.

The driveway location s h a l l be deemed su i tab le i f there

S i g h t distance s h a l l be computed

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314. S t r e e t Widths.

(a) Right-of-way Widths. Minimum s t r e e t right-of-way widths, measured from the l o t l i n e s , s h a l l be as shown on the Tra f f i c Plan approved by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission o r i f not shown thereon, s h a l l meet the following standards as per current Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation speci f i ca t ions :

The widths s h a l l be measured from curb t o curb and i n cases where topography o r o ther physical conditions make a s t r e e t of a required minimum width impracticable, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission may m o d i f y the above requirements.

Where a subdivision abuts or-contains an ex i s t ing o r proposed major t r a f f i c s t r e e t or a ra i l road , the Commission may require marginal access s t r e e t s , r ea r service a l leys , reverse frontage l o t s o r such other t rea tment as w i l l provide protection f o r abut t ing proper t ies , reduction i n the number of in te rsec t ions w i t h a major s t r e e t , and separations with the major s t r e e t and separation of l oca l and through t r a f f i c .

(b) Pavement Widths. Minimum payment widths s h a l l be measured from curb t o curb, where s t r e e t s a re t o be constructed with curbs and s h a l l be as shown on the Tra f f i c Plan, o r i f not shown thereon, s h a l l meet the following standards, as per current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standards .

Except i n r e s iden t i a l areas exceeding 6 famil ies per ne t acre o r , business o r i ndus t r i a l areas , the width f o r Minor S t r e e t s s h a l l then be 50 f ee t .

315. S t r e e t Alignment.

S t r ee t s s h a l l be so l a i d out t h a t there w i l l be unobstructed s i g h t distances along the center l i nes thereof , measured from a point three and seventy-five hundredths (3.75) f e e t above the proposed grade l i n e , t o

. permit horizontal v i s i b i l i t y a s follows :

1. Major Traffic. S t r ee t s S ix hundred (600) f e e t 2 . Collector S t r ee t s Three hundred (300) f e e t 3. Minor S t r ee t s One Hundred f i f t y (150) f e e t

Between reversed curves on Major T ra f f i c S t r e e t s , a tangent of not l e s s than two hundred (200) f e e t s h a l l be provided. On Collector S t r e e t s such 'a tangent s h a l l not be l e s s than one hundred (100) fee t .

316. S t r ee t Grades.

(a) Center l i n e grades s h a l l not exceed the following:

1. Collector S t r e e t Seven percent (7%) 2 . Minor S t r e e t Ten percent (10%)

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(b) Vert ical Curves. Shal l be used a t changes of grade exceeding one percent (1%) and s h a l l be designed i n r e l a t ion t o the ex ten t of the grade change and to provide the following minimum s ight distances :

1. Collector S t r ee t 2. Minor Street

Three hundred (300) f e e t One hundred (100) feet

(c) In te rsec t ion Grades. Where the grade on any street a t the approach t o an in te rsec t ion exceed seven percent ( 7 % ) , a level ing area s h a l l be provided having not greater than four percent ( 4 % ) grades for a distance of twenty-five (25) f ee t measured from the nearest right-of-way l i n e of the in te rsec t ing street.

(a) Minimum Grade. To provide f o r adequate drainage, the minimum grade of any street gut te r s h a l l be not less than one-half of one percent (0.5%).

317. Alleys .

Alleys w i l l not be approved i n r e s iden t i a l districts, but may be required where applicable i n o ther districts.

318. Dead-end St ree ts . (Cul-de-sacs)

Streets designed t o have one end permanently closed s h a l l not exceed one thousand f ive hundred (1,500) f e e t i n length and s h a l l provide a closed cul-de-sac having a minimum radius from the outside curb of f i f t y ( 5 0 ) feet . i t s e n t i r e width and s h a l l be without obstruct ions of any type so a s t o permit f ree vehiculai: t r a f f i c movement on any p a r t of its e n t i r e surface.

The turning circle of a cul-de-sac s h a l l be wholly paved f o r

319. Pr ivate Roads.

Private roads and streets s h a l l be permitted only when the subdivider submits su f f i c i en t evidence t o the Tyrone Township Planning Commission t h a t there can be no public i n t e r e s t i n such pr ivate road or street.

Section 320. BLOCKS. . .

(a) k n g t h . Residential biocks s h a l l o rd inar i ly not exceed s ix teen hundred (1,600) f e e t i n length, and commercial blocks, s i x hundred (600) f e e t , except f o r un i t shopping centers . Where a res ident ia l block exceeds sixteen hundred (1,600) f ee t i n length, a pedestrian right-of-way s h a l l be provided, approximately i n the center of t he block except where impaired by the na tura l t e r ra in .

(b) Width. Blocks s h a l l be of s u f f i c i e n t width t o permit t w o Exceptions t o t h i s prescribed block t i e rs of l o t s of appropriate depth.

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(c) S t r e e t Intersect ions. A, Col lec tor o r Minor S t r e e t i n t e r - s e c t i n g a Major Tra f f i c Street s h a l l have a minimum dis tance of 800 f e e t between center l i n e s , and the angle of i n t e r sec t ion s h a l l be at 90' where prac t icable but s h a l l not be l e s s than 7 0 ° , o r grea te r than 110'.

Section 330. LOTS.

331. Depth.

The minimum depth of l o t s s h a l l be two hundred f ee t . frontage and reversed frontage l o t s s h a l l be avoided except where necessary t o provide separation of r e s iden t i a l development from t r a f f i c a r t e r i a l s o r to overcome spec i f i c disadvantages of topography and or ien ta t ion .

Double

332. Sideyards. + P

Sideyards s h a l l be required. s h a l l be a m i n i m u m 25% of the l o t width, and i n no case s h a l l the building be c lose r than f i f t e e n (15) f e e t to a s ide l o t l ine .

The combined sideyards of a l o t

y v 333. Arrangement.

Lb-\ On a l l l o t s , so f a r as is p rac t i cab le , the s ide l o t l i n e s s h a l l

be a t r i g h t angles t o s t r a i g h t street l i n e s , o r r a d i a l t o curved s t r e e t l i n e s , unless a var ia t ion to this ru l e w i l l give a b e t t e r s t r e e t and l o t plan.

334. Setback Lines. sk Building set-back l i nes s h a l l be es tab l i shed f o r a l l l o t s .

Corner l o t s s h a l l be l a i d ou t wide enough t o permit bui lding space back o f the bui lding l i n e of each s t r e e t .

Building set-back l i n e s , s h a l l be shown on the p l a t f o r l o t s intended for r e s iden t i a l use of any charac te r , and on commercial and i n d u s t r i a l l o t s immediately adjoining r e s i d e n t i a l areas.

The subdivider s h a l l e s t ab l i sh bui lding l i nes i n accordanqe with t h e needs of each subdivision, but i n no case s h a l l such building l i n e s be l e s s than f i f t y ( 5 0 ) f e e t from edge of right-of-way.

In a l l cases where a proposf2d'sddivision borders on o r includes a marked Federal o r S t a t e Highway, a minimum bui lding l i n e set-back of 75 f e e t from the right-of-way of the ex i s t ing o r proposed highway s h a l l be pro vided .

335. Lot Width and Area

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thousand t w o hundred (43,200) square feet , and a minimum width areasured i n the shor t e s t distance a t the building l i n e , of one hundred f i f t y (150) fee t .

(b) Lots which are not served by public sewers and/or public w a t e r s h a l l conform t o the requirements of t he Pennsylvania Sewage fp

4%> F a c i l i t i e s A c t , A c t 537, a s amended, and as follows:

1. Single-Family Dwellings 43,200 square f e e t 2. lbo-Family Dwellings 52,000 square f e e t 3. L o t Width a t Building Line 150 f e e t

Section 340. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

341. Easements.

A l l u t i l i t y easements s h a l l be 15 feet w i d e . Easements s h a l l be provided f o r a l l storm sewers, drainage di tches , and water courses.

342. Preservation of Natural Features.

The subdivider s h a l l plan the layout t o preserve the natural features of the s i t e t o the maximum exten t possible.

343. P u b l i c Open Spaces. -- - -

Where a proposed park, playground, school o r o ther public use shown i n the Comprehensive Plan of the Township o r County i s located i n whole o r i n p a r t i n a subdivision, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission may require dedicat ion 'or reservation of such area within the subdivision i n those cases i n which the Tyrone Township Planning Commission deems such requirement t o be reasonable. Where sa id a rea is not dedicated, it s h a l l be reserved fo r acquis i t ion by the Township.or County f o r a period Of one (1) year.

Where deemed essent ia l by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission upon consideration of the par t icu lar type of development proposed i n the subdivision, and espec ia l ly i n large scale subdivisions, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission may require the dedication o r reservation of such other areas o r sites of a character, extent , and locat ion su i t ab le t o the needs created by such development f o r schools, parks, and o ther neighborhood purposes. This' s h a l l normally comprise %about f ive percent ( 5 % ) of the gross area of $he subdivision, includino water areas. ments s h a l l be made f o r f ixing responsibi l i ty fo r continued maintenance of these areas. Where sa id area is not dedicated, it s h a l l be reserved f o r acquis i t ion by the Township o r County f o r a period of f ive (5) years.

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344. Character of Development.

The Tyrone Township Planning Commission shall confer with the subdivider regarding the type and character od development t h a t w i l l be permitted i n the subdivision, and may agree with the subdivider as to cer ta in

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m i n i m u m deed r e s t r i c t i o n s o r covenant r e s t r i c t i o n s t o be placed upon t h e property t o prevent the construction of substandard buildings, and control the ype of s t ruc ture o r the use of the l o t s which, unless so controlled would c l e a r l y depreciate t he character and value of the proposed subdivision and of adjoining property.

345. Restr ic t ions.

The P l a t s h a l l show a statement of a l l r e s t r i c t ions to be imposed upon any p a r t o f s a i d subdivision.

ARTICLE I V

M I N I M U M PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED

The subdivider s h a l l a t h i s own expense provide the following public improvements which s h a l l meet minimum design and specif icat ion requirements of the Township of Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

The f i n a l p l a t of the subdivision s h a l l conform t o the following standards of Improvements :

Section 400. MONUMENTS AND MARKERS.

401. Typ e.

a m e n t s shall be of concrete o r stone with a minimum s i z e of four (4 ) inches by four ( 4 ) inches by th i r ty - s ix (36) inches, and s h a l l be marked on top with a one-half inch round brass p in o r a d r i l l e d hole. Markers s h a l l cons is t of i ron pipes o r i ron o r s t e e l bars a t least twenty-four (24) inches long and not less than three-quarters (3/4) inch i n diameter.

402. Placement.

Monuments and markers s h a l l be placed so t ha t the scored o r marked point s h a l l coincide exactly w i t h t h e in te rsec t ion of l i n e s t o be marked, and s h a l l be se t so that top of the monument o r marker is l eve l with the surface of the surrounding ground.

Monuments s h a l l be set a t t he in te rsec t ion of a l l l i nes forming angles i n the boundary of t he subdiv5siwn;

Markers s h a l l be set:

(a) A t the beginning and ending of all curves along street property l i nes ;

(b) A t a l l points where l o t l i n e s in t e r sec t curves, either f ron t o r raar;

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(c) A t a l l angles i n property l i n e s of l o t s ;

(d) A t a l l other l o t corners.

403. Replacements.

Any monuments o r markers t h a t are removed s h a l l be replaced by a competent engineer o r surveyor a t the expense of the person removing them.

Section 410. STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

411. Minimum Paving Requirements.

S t r e e t s s h a l l be graded, surfaced, and improved t o the grades and dimensions shown on plans, p r o f i l e s , and cross-sections submitted by the subdivider and approved by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission. A s a minimum, s t r e e t pavement s h a l l be i n accordance with Perm Dot's pavement spec i f ica t ions , which spec i f ica t ions w i l l be adopted by the Tyrone Township Supervisors following the enactment of t h i s Ordinance.

TABLE I

Required Pavement Construction - . -

Surface Type of S t r e e t Type Type

. - _ * . . - Collector B C

Required Pavement Construction Base Course Thickness ( in&

Minor-Marginal Access

(a) Three (3) inch ID.2 surface course i n acccrdance with Section 5.9 of Current Pa. Dept. of Highways spec i f ica t ions .

(b) Double application Surface Treatment according t o Penn Dot's specif icat ions.

(c) Stone base course i n accordance with Section 4.2of Pa. Dept. of Highways spec i f ica t ions , o r equal thereto.

. % . 412. Other improvements.

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gher type The wrone Township Planning Commission may require a h of pavement than spec i f ied i n Table I , o r improvements i n addi t ion t o those set fo r th i n the t ab le , where it deems such t o be necessary because of prospectivE t r a f f i c sa fe ty of pedestrians i n connection with sidewalks, o r i n order t o conform t o conditions prevai l ing i n the neighborhood, i n which l a t t e r case the neighborhood s t a n d a d s h a l l generally apply. Crosswalks,may be required

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when deemed necessary by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission.

(a) Sub-surface Drainage. P r i o r t o placing the s t r e e t surface, adequate sub-surface drainage, fo r the s t r e e t s and a l l sub-surface u t i l i t i e s as acceptable t o the Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l be provided o r i n s t a l l e d by the subdivider.

(b) Slopes. Slopes of banks measured perpendicular t o center l i n e of the s t r e e t s h a l l no t exceed three (3) t o one (1) f o r f i l l s , and two (2) t o one (1) cuts .

I n a l l respects i n which standards fo r required improvements a r e not set for th herein o r spec i f ied by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission hereunder, the applicable standard requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation s h a l l govern, and a l l work s h a l l be performed i n the manner prescribed i n the standard spec i f ica t ions f o r road construction of said Department f o r type of construction under consideration.

413. Approval, Maintenance and.Security.

The work of constructing s t r e e t s o r roads, including the construction methods and materials inc ident there to , s h a l l be subject t o the approval of the Township Engineer. roads s h a l l r e s t with the Board of Township Supervisors. The subdivider s h a l l en t e r i n to a cont rac t with i3e Board of Township Supervisors which provides t h a t i n consideration of the acceptance of the roads or s t r e e t s f o r inclusion i n the Township highway system, the subdivider agrees t o construct the roads o r s t r e e t s i n the ’ subd iv i s ion . to the standards prescribed herein a t h i s own expense with no cos t t o the Township.

Final acceptance of the completed streets 6r

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In the event t h a t the owner o r subdivider des i res t o complete the construction of the s t r e e t s a f t e r the P l a t is placed on record, he s h a l l be required t o submit a cost estimate prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer s e t t i n g for th a l l types of work t o be performed and the estimated cost . Said estimate s h a l l be subject t o the approval of the

. Township Engineer. A c e r t i f i e d check o r Contract Performance Bond issued by a Surety Company, subjec t t o the approval of the Board of Township Supervisors, i n an amount equal t o the approval estimate t o insure the completion of the work s h a l l be f i l e d with the Board of Township Supervisors. All construction items s h a l l be completed w i t h i n one year a f t e r the P l a t is placed on record, except where bituminous paving construction is required. When b i t d n o u s construction is requi’red, it s h a l l be completed within two years a f t e r , t h e P l a t is placed on record.

The c e r t i f i e d check s h a l l be made payable t o the Township. I n the event the work is s a t i s f a c t o r i l y completed within the t i m e spec i f ied , t he c e r t i f i e d check o r Surety Bond s h a l l be returned.

f The owner o r subdivider s h a l l be required t o maintain a l l

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culver t s , di tches , backslopes, and shoulders on a l l streets f o r a period of two years a f t e r t h e i r completion. t u r f o r sod has.not been developed s h a l l be reseeded o r sodded. estimate of cos t s h a l l be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer s e t t i n g for th a13 items of work t o be performed and the estimated cost. Said estimate s h a l l be subjec t to the approval of the Township Engineer. The Owner o r subdivider s h a l l deposit with the Board of Township Supervisors a c e r t i f i e d check o r Performance Bond issued by a Surety Company i n an amount of not less than the cost of maintaining s a i d streets fo r a period of two years.

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Section 420. SEWERS.

Where the publ ic sani tary sewer system, i n the opinion of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission i s reasonably accessible, san i ta ry idewers s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d t o adequately serve a l l lots with connections t o the public system. Where l o t s cannot be served by the extension of an ex i s t ing public san i ta ry sewer, the subdivider s h a l l obtain approval Of l o t s i zes as provided i n Section 330 etc. hereof. I n addition, individual s e p t i c tanks and disposal fields, and/or neighborhood disposal systems, s h a l l be approved by t h e S ta t e Department of Environmental Resources.

Section 430. WATER.

The subdivider s h a l l provide the subdivision with a cpmplete water main supply system when applicable which s h a l l be connected t o a municipal water supply, o r with a community water supply system approved by the Township Engineer and the Pennsylvania State Department of Environ- mental Resources with sa t i s f ac to ry provision for the maintenance thereof i except, t h a t when such municipal or community water supply is not avai lable , t he subdivider s h a l l show t h a t a water supply is avai lable i n the subdivision i n accordance with minimum standards approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

The plan f o r the ins t a l l a t ion of the mains of a water supply -system s h a l l be prepared by the subdivider with the cooperation of the applicable Water U t i l i t y Company and approved by the Township Engineer. Upon completion of the water supply i n s t a l l a t i o n , one copy each of the plans for such system as b u i l t s h a l l be f i l e d with the Tyrone Township Planning Commission.

Section 4 4 0 . ' STORM DRAINAGE. . . . An adequate storm sewer system consis t ing of i n l e t s and o ther

underground drainage r t ruc tures with approved o u t l e t s s h a l l be constructed where the control of storm water and the prevention of erosion cannot be accomplished s a t i s f a c t o r i l y by surface drainage f a c i l i t i e s . O u t l e t s s h a l l be approved by the owners of the propert ies affected and by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission.

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Section 450. CURB AND GUTTER.

Curbs and gu t t e r s where required i n the public i n t e r e s t by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l be constructed of Portland Cement Concrete o r stone and may be of the following types: P l a n , Cement, Stone, o r Bituminous.

Section 460. SIDEWALKS.

Sidewalks where required i n t h e publ ic i n t e re s t by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d and s h a l l have a m i n i m u m width of four (41 f e e t , except tha t sidewalks serving apartment houses o r proposec commercial a reas s h a l l be wider if deemed necessary by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission. Sidewalks may be of t h e following three types:

(a1 Concrete, 4" i n thickness, 1:2 1/4:3 placed on 4" cinder, o r crushed stone.

(bl ID-2 Bituminous material, Section 5.9 of t h e current.Penna. Department of Highways Specif icat ions, 2" i n thickness placed on 4 " of '

cinder , o r crushed stone.

(c) Cut Flag Stone, 2" i n thickness placed on 4" of cinder, o r crushed stone.

Section 470. STREET LIGHTS AND FIRE HYDRANTS.

S t r e e t l i g h t s may be required as appl icable t o the Pennsylvania C l a s s Township Code by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission. s h a l l be required wherever there is a w a t e r supply system, as per t he Pennsylvania Second C l a s s Township Code.

F i r e hydrants

Section 480. FILING PLANS AND PROFILES.

Upon completion of the improvements i n a subdivision, plans and p ro f i l e s of the same as constructed s h a l l be f i l e d with the Tyrone Township Planning Commission.

Section 490. INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS.

Required improvements s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d by the subdivider, under the supervision of t h e Township,Eogineer. s h a l l be no t i f i ed 72 hours i n advance of construction of required improvements.

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ARTICLE V

MODIFICATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

Section 500. EXCEPTIONS.

510. Large Scale Developments. The general p r inc ip les of design and t h e minimum requirements

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for t h e laying out of subdivisions, s t i pu la t ed in Article I11 Of these Regulations, may be varied by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission in case of a subdivision la rge enough to cons t i t u t e a more o r less self-contained neighborhood t o be developed i n accordance with a comprehensive plan safeguarded by appropriate r e s t r i c t ions , which i n t he judgment of the Tyrone Township Planning Commission has made adequate provision for a l l e s s e n t i a l community requirements; provided, however, t h a t no modification s h a l l be granted by the Tyrone Township Planning Commission which would c o n f l i c t with the proposals of the o f f i c i a l T ra f f i c Plan, o r with other features of any adopted long-range plan of the Township of Tyrone, o r B l a i r County, o r the Planned Residential Development A c t , or with the i n t e n t and purpose of sa id general p r inc ip les of design and minimum requirement.

520. Hardship.

In any pa r t i cu la r case where t h e subdivider of h i s engineer can show by plan and wr i t ten statement t h a t , by reason of exceptional togographic or other physical conditions, s tr ict compliance w i t h any requirement of these Regulations would cause p rac t i ca l d i f f i c u l t y or exceptional and undue hardship, the Tyrone Township Planning Commission may r e l ax such requirements t o the extent deemed j u s t and proper, so as t o r e l i e v e such d i f f i c u l t y or hardship; provided such relief may be granted without detriment t o the public good and without impairing the in t en t and purpose of these Regulations or the des i rab le general development of t h e neighborhood and the community i n accordance with any adopted long-range plan. minutes of theTyrone Township Planning Commission s e t t i n g fo r th the reasons which, i n the opinion of t he Tyrone Township Planning Commission, j u s t i f i e d the modif iqat ion.

Any modification thus granted s h a l l be entered in t he

ARTICLE V I

ADMINISTRATION

Section 600. INTERPRETATION.

Words used i n the present tense include the fu ture ; the singular number s h a l l include the p lu ra l , and the p lu ra l the s ingular ; the word used s h a l l include: arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted, rented, leased, o r intended to be used; the word s h a l l is mandatory and not optional; and t h e word abut s h a l l include the words d i r e c t l y across from.

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Section 610. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY THE TOWNSHIP.

A l l plans and specif icat ions and contracts fo r public improvements required by .these Regulations sha l l be approved by the Township Board of Supervisors and the Township Engineer.

Section 620. INSPECTION AT SUBDIVIDER'S EXPENSE.

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Sect ion 630. VARIATIONS.

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The Tyrone Township Planning Commission may approve var ia t ions from these requirements i n spec i f i c cases which do not a f f e c t the general plan o r t he sp i r i t oc these Regulations. t o the Board of Township Supervisors i n wri t ing w i t h the reasons therefor before f i n a l approval of the plan.

A l l such va r i a t ions shall be communicated

Section 640. VALIDITY.

If any sec t ion , caluse, paragraph, regulat ion of provision of these Regulations is found invalid by a cour t of proper ju r i sd ic t ion , such judgment shal l not a f f e c t , impair, inva l id tee or n u l l i f y the remainder of these Regulations, but only the provision found inve l id by the court .

Section 650. ENFORCEMENT.

I t s h a l l be the duty of the Tyrone Township Planning Comission, Township Supervisors and/or t h e i r designated Inspector of t he Township of Tyrone to enforce these Regulations.

ARTICLE V I 1

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 700. REMEDIES TO EFFECT COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS.

Sn the event that any improvements which may be required have not been in s t a l l ed as provided i n the subdivison and land development ordinance o r i n accord with the f i n a l p l a t , the governing body of the municipality is hereby granted the power to enforce any corporate bond, or other securi ty by appropriate l ega l and equitable remedies. s ecu r i ty a r e in su f f i c i en t to pay the cos t of i n s t a l l i n g o r making repairs or correct ions t o a l l the improvements covered by sa id secur i ty , the governing body of t h e municipality may, a t i ts ?p$iop, i n s t a l l p a r t of such improvements i n a l l o r part of the subdivision o r land development and may i n s t i t u t e appropriate lega l o r equitable action t o recover t h e moneys necessary to complete the remainder of the improvements. A l l of t he proceeds, whether r e su l t i ng from the secur i ty o r from any l ega l o r equi table act ion brought aga ins t the developer, or both, sha l l be used so le ly f o r t he i n s t a l l a t i o n of the improvements covered by such security, and not f o r and other municipal purposes.

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owner or agent of the owner of any l o t , t ract o r parcel of land s h a l l l ay out , construct, open o r dedicate any s t reet , san i ta ry sewer, s t o m sewer, water main o r o ther improvements for public use, t r ave l o r o ther purposes or for the common use of occupants of buildings abut t ing thereon, o r who sells, t r ans fe r s or agrees-or en ters i n t o an agreement t o sel l any land i n a subdivision or land development whether by reference t o o r by o ther use of a p l a t of such any building thereon, unless and u n t i l a f i n a l p l a t has been prepared i n f u l l compliance with the provisions of these Regulations, and has been recorded a s provided herein, s h a l l be gu i l ty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, such person,.or the members of such partnership, or the o f f i c e r s of such corporation, o r the agent of any of them, responsible f o r such violat ion, pay a f i n e ,not exceeding per l o t or parcel o r per ddlellihg within each l o t or parcel. co l lec ted fo r such v io la t ions s h a l l be paid over t o the Township of Tyrone. The descr ipt ion by metes and bohdsrin t he instrument of t ransfer o r other document used in the process of se l l i g or t ransfer r ing shall not exempt the seller or t ransferor f r o m such pe a al t ies or from the remedies herein provided.

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