§ 212-29. Required improvements.

A. 

The following improvements shall be required in addition to such other items as the Planning Board may require in the public interest:

(1) 

Streets. Streets shall be graded and constructed in accordance with the construction standards and specifications of the Borough.

(2) 

Street signs. Street signs shall be of the same type and design as the street signs then currently in use and shall be installed in accordance with this Code or other applicable ordinances and statutes in such a manner that the name of each intersecting street is clearly visible to approaching traffic.

(3) 

Curbs and gutters. Belgian block curbs and gutters shall be constructed in accordance with the construction standards and specifications of the Borough.

(4) 

Catch basins. Catch basins shall be constructed in accordance with the construction standards and specifications of the Borough.

(5) 

Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks shall be on both sides of each street, unless a variation for cause is allowed by the Planning Board and shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the maximum pedestrian traffic, but in no case less than four feet in width and constructed in accordance with the construction standards and specifications of the Borough.

(6) 

Shade trees. Where required by the Shade Tree Committee, not fewer than two new shade trees shall be installed on each lot, a minimum distance of 15 feet inside the curbline, not closer than 40 feet to the street intersection, not closer than 25 feet to any existing or proposed streetlight and installed so as to not interfere with utilities, roadways, school ways or sidewalks.

(7) 

Topsoil protection. No topsoil shall be removed from the subdivision or site or used as spoil or fill. Topsoil removed during the course of construction shall be redistributed in the subdivision so as to provide equal distribution of cover to all areas of the subdivision and shall be stabilized by seeding and planting. At least six inches of topsoil shall be provided on all portions of lots not occupied by buildings or walks.

(8) 

Earth removal. No permanent change shall be made in the elevation or contour of any lot or site by the removal of earth either to another lot or site or to another part of the same site, other than that resulting from changes in elevation and contours approved by the Board, as shown on the preliminary and final plat and profiles and grading plans.

(9) 

Monuments. Monuments are to be of the size and shape required by N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.11 and shall be placed in accordance with the requirements of such statute and specifications of the Borough.

(10) 

Culverts, storm drains and sewers and utilities. Provision shall be made for culverts, stormwater drains, sanitary waste disposal and utilities. All such installations shall be connected with an approved system which shall be adequate for all present and future development of the subdivision and surrounding areas and shall be made in accordance with the construction standards and specifications of the Borough, county and Sewerage Authority, where applicable.

Editor's Note: The Sewerage Authority was dissolved 2-17-2009 by Ord. No. 09-2, and its operations and activities were transferred to the Borough. See also § 2-34, Sewer Utility Committee, and Ch. 193, Sewers, Art. II, Sewer Utility.

(11) 

Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Water Department and Fire Department. All hydrants shall be placed at or near street intersections or at property lines in such a manner as to least interfere with the use of road and property.

(12) 

Water mains. Water mains shall be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Borough.

(13) 

Disposal of dead trees, etc. All stumps, litter, rubbish, brush, weeds, dead and dying trees, roots and debris shall be removed from the site. Burying is prohibited.

(14) 

Grades. All construction stakes and grades shall be set by a licensed surveyor employed by the subdivider.

(15) 

Construction standards. All standards and specifications of the Borough shall govern the construction and installation of all improvements.

(16) 

Common areas. For areas not proposed for Borough ownership, provisions shall be made for grading and topsoil, and seeding or planting shall be provided, as appropriate, to put the areas in a condition, excluding structures and other such improvements, for the intended use; or for areas to be kept in their natural state, any necessary conservation measures shall be taken. Plans for such improvements or conservation measures shall be submitted with the final plat. Sidewalks or walkways, as necessary to provide pedestrian connections between different sections of the subdivision, shall also be included.

Editor's Note: Former Subsection B, regarding off-tract improvements, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 3-20-2001 by Ord. No. 3-01. See now § 212-30.