(a) Purpose and intent. Certain development and redevelopment plans require new public streets and/or utilities or modifications to existing public streets and/or utilities. Public infrastructure must be constructed to a standard that allows the city to maintain and replace the public infrastructure in an efficient and economic way. The purpose of this section is to describe the process for and obligations of developers to petition the city to construct public improvements.
(b) Where required. A petition and agreement for public improvements stating the obligations of both the city and developer is required any time a development or redevelopment plan requires new or modified public infrastructure, such as streets, curbs and gutters, storm sewers, water systems and sanitary sewers. The design of any public infrastructure improvements must be approved by the City Engineer and constructed by the city or by contracts let by the city.
(c) Developer’s obligations. The developer is responsible for the following:
(1) Submitting a petition to the city for a public improvements agreement;
(2) Signing and recording (if required) a public improvements agreement. The public improvements agreement must include:
(A) A description of public improvements;
(B) A cost estimate of constructing public improvements;
(C) Special assessment terms; and
(D) Dates for which grading must be completed.
(3) Grading the land for streets, parks and storm water ponds; and
(4) Placing monuments or property irons upon completion of final grading.
(d) Approval. The City Council must review and act upon all proposed public improvement plans and agreements.
(Ord. 2011-6, passed 2-28-2011)