§ 801-47. Curbing and berms.

A. 

Requirements. Cape-Cod-type bituminous concrete berm shall be provided on all roadways unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board. In the following situations, vertical or sloped granite curbing shall be provided in place of bituminous concrete berms:

(1) 

In or adjacent to urbanized village centers.

(2) 

Along the side of the traveled way to protect sidewalks where there is less than a four-foot grass strip separating the traveled way from the sidewalk.

(3) 

Where adjacent streets have granite curbing and the Planning Board determines that the granite curbing shall be extended into the subdivision.

(4) 

To delineate traffic islands or where otherwise needed to improve traffic control.

(5) 

In commercial or industrial subdivisions where the Planning Board determines they are necessary to adequately channelize traffic.

B. 

Specifications. Curbing and berm shall be of the following dimensions and types. Curbing and berm materials and installation shall conform to the applicable Department's specifications.

	Description	Type	Width	Heights	Length
	Bituminous Concrete	Cape Cod	1 foot	3 inches	Continuous
	Vertical Granite	VB	5 inches	15 inches to 17 inches	3 feet to 10 feet
	Sloped Granite	SB	11 inches to 13 inches	3 inches to 6 inches	2 feet to 6 feet

C. 

Cape Cod berms. Cape Cod bituminous concrete berms shall be constructed monolithically with the bituminous binder and top courses. Berms shall be one foot in width. The berm shall be even with the gutter on the road side and three inches higher than the gutter on the shoulder side of the berm.