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(a) Streets and sidewalks shall be constructed so as to serve the entire development or subdivision, and such construction shall conform to the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations and the City standard construction drawings.
(b) Where the widening, improving or abandoning of existing streets is deemed necessary by the City, the developer or subdivider shall perform such work as is necessary at his or her expense.
(c) The minimum acceptable street paving for a new subdivision or development is reinforced concrete seven inches thick with a three-inch base. Curb and drain tile should be part of the construction. Sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete, four inches thick.
(d) Minimum street pavement widths shall conform to the standards set forth in Schedule 1246.04(a)(13), except as provided for in division (b) of this section.
(e) Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and with the approval of Council, asphaltic concrete may be used in the installation and construction of bikeways, walking paths and common drives within a development, provided that the construction standards as set forth in Appendix B following the text of this Planning and Zoning Code, are met.
(f) Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, and with the approval of Council, a six foot concrete bikeway and/or walking path may be installed and constructed in the right-of-way in front of newly constructed homes to maintain consistency between the surface of the driveway and the surface of the bikeway and/or walking path. Said installation and construction shall conform to the construction standards of a five foot concrete sidewalk as set forth in the City’s Standard Construction Drawings. (See Sidewalk Details, “Standard Construction Drawing” P-12.)
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 193-04. Passed 12-13-04; Ord. 110-20. Passed 1-11-20.)
(a) Subdividers/Developers must provide sidewalks throughout the subdivision and/or development within 30 months of the date on which the City passes an ordinance accepting such improvements. In the event sidewalks are not installed within this period of time, the sidewalk bond and/or deposit shall be forfeited and the City shall install the sidewalks and charge the subdivider/developer any additional costs incurred which are not covered by the sidewalk deposit or bond. For good cause shown, Council may suspend enforcement of this provision and grant reasonable extensions of time to complete said installation.
(b) The provisions of this section shall be included in all subdivider agreements.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 27-10. Passed 6-14-10.)
A street shall be graded to its full width by the developer or subdivider so that pavements and sidewalks can be constructed according to approved cross-sections and grades. Deviation from this standard, due to special topographical conditions, will be allowed only with the special approval of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
The developer or subdivider shall provide suitable conduits under pavements, including crosswalks, intersections and cul-de-sacs, for the future installation of underground wiring through those conduits necessary to serve street lighting fixtures at places designated by the local power company and the Planning Commission. Appurtenances thereto shall be provided by the developer or subdivider, and shall be post-type lights at intersections, cul-de-sacs and crosswalks only, but shall be located no more than a maximum of 500 feet apart. The cost of any lighting in excess of these requirements shall be assessed to the property owners of the affected subdivision, and shall be addressed in the subdivider's agreement pertaining to the subdivision.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
(a) The developer or subdivider shall exercise due judgment in the clearing of land so that as many trees as is practical are preserved.
(b) Trees of a species that are resistant to damage and disease, and which do not cause interference with underground utilities, street lighting or visibility at street intersections shall be planted on the tree lawn, one per sublot and a uniform species per street.
(c) Each tree at the time of installation shall have a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches and a clear trunk height of at least six feet.
(d) Trees with a mature height of more than 25 feet shall not be planted closer than 30 feet to any utility line.
(e) No trees, shrubs, hedges or visual obstruction of any kind shall be located within 35 feet of any traffic control device. All tree branches must be trimmed so as not to interfere with any traffic control device.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 127-06. Passed 12-11-06.)
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