ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 196-101 Short Title ............................................................................................... 1 Section 196-102 Purpose ................................................................................................. 1 Section 196-103 Application of Regulations ..................................................................... 3 Section 196-104 Interpretation and Conflict ...................................................................... 4 Section 196-105 Repealer ................................................................................................ 4 Section 196-106 Severability ............................................................................................. 4 Section 196-107 Effective Date ........................................................................................ 5
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS
Section 196-201 Construction .......................................................................................... 6 Section 196-202 Terminology ........................................................................................... 6
ARTICLE III SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Section 196-301 General Procedure .............................................................................. 23 Section 196-302 Fee Schedule ....................................................................................... 24 Section 196-303 Lot Line Adjustment Procedure ........................................................... 25 Section 196-304 Minor Subdivision Procedure ............................................................... 25 Section 196-305 Major Subdivision and Land Development Procedure ........................ 25 Section 196-306 Review by Park and Recreation Board/Open Space Committee ....... 31 Section 196-307 Review by Environmental Advisory Council ....................................... 32 Section 196-308 Time Limitation of Plan Approval ......................................................... 32 Section 196-309 Modifications ........................................................................................ 33
ARTICLE IV PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Section 196-401 Sketch Plan .......................................................................................... 34 Section 196-402 Lot Line Adjustment and Minor Subdivision ......................................... 35 Section 196-403 Preliminary Plan – Land Developments and Major Subdivision .......... 37 Section 196-404 Final Plan (Record) .............................................................................. 46 Section 196-405 As-Built Plans ...................................................................................... 49 Section 196-406 Traffic Impact Study ............................................................................. 50 Section 196-407 Sewage Facilities ................................................................................. 54 Section 196-408 Water Resources Impact Study .......................................................... 56 Section 196-409 Wetland Delineation ............................................................................. 59 Section 196-410 Narrative Summary of Proposed Development .................................. 59 Section 196-411 Environmental and Cultural Impact Assessment Report .................... 61
ARTICLE V GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
Section 196-501 Application ............................................................................................ 64 Section 196-502 General Standards ............................................................................... 64 Section 196-503 Community Facilities ........................................................................... 65 Section 196-504 Blocks and Lots ................................................................................... 65 Section 196-505 Streets - General ................................................................................. 67 Section 196-506 Street Standards .................................................................................. 68 Section 196-507 Cul-de-sac Streets .............................................................................. 71 Section 196-508 Street Alignment .................................................................................. 72 Section 196-509 Street Grades ...................................................................................... 72 Section 196-510 Street Intersections .............................................................................. 73 Section 196-511 Driveways ............................................................................................ 74 Section 196-512 Curbs ................................................................................................... 76 ARTICLE V GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS (continued)
Section 196-513 Sidewalks, Pedestrian Path, Bikeways ............................................... 77 Section 196-514 Nonresidential Developments .............................................................. 78 Section 196-515 Landscaping and Street Trees ............................................................ 79 Section 196-516 Stormwater Management Requirements ............................................ 86 Section 196-517 Excavation and Grading ....................................................................... 93 Section 196-518 Erosion and Sedimentation Control ..................................................... 95 Section 196-519 Water Supply, Distribution Systems and Fire Protection ..................................................................................... 97 Section 196-520 Sanitary Sewage Disposal ................................................................ 100 Section 196-521 Utilities ................................................................................................ 101 Section 196-522 Monuments and Markers ................................................................... 101 Section 196-523 Parking Facilities ................................................................................ 103 Section 196-524 Alleys .................................................................................................. 108 Section 196-525 Recreation Facilities .......................................................................... 108 Section 196-526 Lighting ............................................................................................... 113 Section 196-527 Easements ........................................................................................ 114 Section 196-528 Regulatory and Street Signage .......................................................... 114
ARTICLE VI REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL STANDARDS
Section 196-601 Intent .................................................................................................. 115 Section 196-602 Required Improvements .................................................................... 115 Section 196-603 Construction of Facilities ................................................................... 116 Section 196-604 General Standards ............................................................................. 116 Section 196-605 Completion of Improvements ............................................................ 117 Section 196-606 Guaranties to Complete Improvements and Financial Security .............................................................................. 117 Section 196-607 Release of Financial Security ............................................................ 120 Section 196-608 Maintenance of Guaranties and Financial Security ........................... 121 Section 196-609 Remedies to Effect Completion of Improvements ............................ 122
ARTICLE VII ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS; PENALTIES
Section 196-701 Enactment of Amendments ............................................................... 123 Section 196-702 Amendment Hearings ........................................................................ 123 Section 196-703 Penalties ............................................................................................ 123
ARTICLE VIII MANDATORY DEDICATION OF RECREATION LAND
Section 196-801 Recreation Land/Fee Requirements ................................................. 126 Section 196-802 Recreation Land Dedication Requirements ...................................... 126 Section 196-803 Criteria for Determining the Location and Suitability of Recreation Areas ........................................................................... 126 Section 196-804 Ownership/Dedication to Township of Recreation Land ................... 127 Section 196-805 Reserved ........................................................................................... 128
APPENDIX "A" CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Typical Roadway Half Section (24’ cartway) ...................................................................... A-1 Typical Roadway Half Section (28’ cartway) ...................................................................... A-2 Typical Roadway Half Section (32’ cartway) ...................................................................... A-3 Typical Roadway Half Section (36’ cartway) ...................................................................... A-4 Storm Sewer Bedding Detail (within ROW) ....................................................................... A-5 APPENDIX "A" CONSTRUCTION DETAILS (continued)
Storm Sewer Bedding Detail (earthen area) ....................................................................... A-6 Belgian Block Curb Detail ................................................................................................... A-7 Rolled Curb and Gutter Detail ............................................................................................. A-8
APPENDIX "B" SAMPLES OF PLAN NOTIFICATIONS ............................................. B-1
APPENDIX "C" NON-RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOTS .............................................. C-1
APPENDIX "D" REQUIREMENTS FOR AS-BUILT DRAWINGS ............................... D-1
APPENDIX "E" BASIN BERM CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT .......................... E-1
APPENDIX "F" BUCKS COUNTY WETLAND PLANT LIST ........................................ F-1
APPENDIX "G" STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AREA MAP .................................... G-1
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