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