HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001-09-13_Procedures and Guidelines of Private Street Policy_P-26MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
POLICY P -26
PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES OF PRIVATE STREET
Procedure & Guidelines for Acceptance of Private Streets
1.0 Intent
1.1 This procedure sets out the requirements for the Municipality of the District of Chester to accept private
streets into the Municipality's infrastructure system. A private street is defined as an existing street which
is not owned or maintained by the Province nor currently vested in or accepted by the Municipality.
1.2 A private street will only be considered for takeover if the conditions (existing or upgraded) satisfy certain
criteria including:
.l The road geometry and structure must permit maintenance and operations to be carried out (snow
removal, grading) with the use of currently acceptable equipment utilized by the Nova Scotia Department
of Transportation and Public Works or other contractor hired by the Municipality for such work.
.2 The street must meet the Municipalities requirements for servicing, including access for the public, fire,
police, refuse collection, and emergency vehicles.
3 Design standards which will not compromise vehicle or pedestrian safety.
4 The street must be able to be maintained over the long term in a cost - effective manner, without undue
long term costs to the Municipality.
5 Drainage infrastructure must be adequate to prevent flooding and property damage.
.6 A private street will be considered for takeover if two - thirds of the abutting property owners have indicated
their desire for conveyance. This two- thirds must represent greater than 50 percent of the property value
abutting the street to be taken over.
2.0 Application Procedure
2.1 The applicant must demonstrate to the Municipality that the proposed streets) under consideration will be
able to meet the following basic design and construction standards. The standards may be varied if the street
meets the criteria of Section 1.0 "Intent" of this guideline.
.1 For those streets with a piped drainage system, a minimum 50 ft (16 metre) right- of-way, 30 ft wide
paved travel way, curb and gutter on both sides.
.2 For those streets without a piped drainage system, a minimum 66 ft (20 metre) right- of-way, 24 ft
wide paved travel way, 5 ft gravel shoulder on both sides, drainage ditches on both sides
accommodating all existing and future ultimate storm flows,
.3 The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works design and construction standards
(1989) for subdivision roads.
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•4 The Municipality may waive the requirement for a paved travel way depending on the location of the
proposed street under consideration.
2.2 If the requirements in 2.1 can be met a formal application for street acceptance will be made and will consist
of drawings, and an estimate of cost to upgrade for acceptance. The drawings should consist of topographic
plan(s), survey plan(s), and engineering plan and profile drawings(s) including details.
.1 The Topographic survey plan as a minimum should illustrate existing field conditions, including
buildings, large trees, wells, septic tanks and disposal fields, natural water courses and services,
including buried and above ground (sanitary & storm sewers, water, & electrical services), The
topographic plan will show existing field elevations at a suitable contour interval referenced to
geodetic datum, as well as spot elevations of basements, foundations, stream beds, pipe inverts and
street works.
.2 A survey plan certified by a Nova Scotia Land Surveyor shall be submitted illustrating:
a) The proposed street right,of- -way
b) Existing and proposed lots fronting on the right -of -ways.
c) Right -of -way reserves to adjacent property at 400 metre intervals. (Or as deemed
appropriated)
d) Easements for existing storm drainage infrastructure beyond the street right -of -ways.
.3 The engineering plan shall consist of a plan and profile drawing(s) certified by a Professional Engineer
licensed to practice in the Province of Nova Scotia. The plan(s) shall show existing and proposed
grades, drainage arrangements, sufficient roadway geometry information, typical cross section
elements and a certification that acceptable stopping sight distance can be achieved for all driveways
and intersections.
.4 The proponent will provide a recommendation from a professional Engineer licensed to practice in
the Province of Nova Scotia and experienced in the design of pavement structures. The report shall
identify the requirements for sub -base and pavement modifications which will insure that no major
repaving or reconstruction works will be required by the Municipality within 20 years of taking
ownership.
.5 Video inspection reports shall be provided for piped storm drainage works.
.6 Where the private street intersects with a provincial street, the intersection must be acceptable to
the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works.
2.4 Once the application is submitted, the Municipality will review the application and determine if the proposed
location, width, profile, and estimated cost of the proposed street right- of-way and pavement structures are
acceptable.
2.5 If the submitted application is accepted, a report will be prepared by staff to Council detailing the estimated
cost of the project and the amount of additional land required (if any). Council will, at this time, be asked
to consider an agreement with the property owners for the upgrading of the street.
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2.6 The agreement shall outline the following:
.1 The right -of -way to be deeded to the Municipality.
.2 The betterment charges and other costs to be paid by the applicants.
.3 Timing of conveyance.
.4 Preparation of tender document & tendering of upgrading works.
.5 Required bonding of the works.
.6 Inspection and upgrading requirements.
2.7 Once the agreement has been executed, notices will be sent to all property owners on the street with an
estimate of betterment charges. The amount of assessment will be based on street frontage with the property
owners being responsible for the total cost of the project.
2.8 The Municipality or the Developer will prepare all necessary tender documents, call tenders and award the
tender for the upgrading of the work.
2.9 On completion of the project, staff will provide a report recommending to Council that the street be accepted
and charges to be levied.
Notice of Intention given August 27, 2001
Adopted September 13, 2001
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