Other design standards
(a) Railroad construction. All construction of rail lines, sidings or switching facilities shall be indicated on the development plans. All construction shall be in accordance with the American Railroad Association, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the state department of transportation specifications. The department of planning and development and/or the town engineer may require additional vehicular and/or pedestrian crossings. Rail crossings shall be signed, and pavement markings shall be provided in accordance with current standards as established in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(b) Bulkheads, piers, wharves, jetties, seawalls and riprap construction. All new and all proposed changes to or additions of bulkheads, piers, wharves, jetties, seawalls and riprap shall be indicated on the plans. All such construction shall follow acceptable engineering practices and shall conform to the regulations of the state department of environmental management, the state coastal resources management council, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard and all other appropriate agencies.
(c) Water supply system. Plans shall indicate the complete water supply system with estimated daily average and peak water consumption. The plan shall indicate wells, pumping facilities, water tanks, cisterns, water lines, hydrants, fire control siamese connections and sprinkler systems. If private wells or other private water supply is to be used, proof shall be provided as to the quality and quantity of water available. The water supply system shall meet the standards set by the state department of health and the town fire chief and department of water supply. If the water supply is deemed to be inadequate in quantity or quality, an alternative source of supply will be required. If private wells are used, proof shall be supplied that the proposed drawdowns will not adversely impact any existing wells. If the municipal water system is incorporated in the subdivision design, the developer/contractor shall provide the town engineer with accurate as-built drawings showing the water line extensions.
(d) Site engineering and construction specifications. All site construction shall be in accordance with the state standard details and state standard specifications, as amended, issued by the state department of transportation, division of public works.
(e) Underground utilities. Electric and communication lines shall be installed underground, where applicable.
(Ord. No. 98-7, 5-11-1998)