(A) Monuments. Block corners shall be of one-inch pipe or three-quarter inch steel rod not less than 24 inches long, and shall be placed at all corners of boundary lines and at curve points and angle points of the subdivision. The center of the pipe or rod shall be the exact point of intersection. The top of the pipe or rod shall be placed flush with the natural ground, or in the event grading is required, it shall be placed flush with the finished grade.
(B) Lot markers. Lot markers shall be iron pins not less than one-half inch in diameter and no less that 18 inches long and shall be set flush with the ground at each lot corner.
(C) Street improvements. Prior to the approval of any final plat, the subdivider shall have prepared, or authorized the city to prepare or have prepared for the account of the subdivider, complete engineering plans of streets, curb and gutter, street signs, traffic signs, storm sewers, and drainage structures for the area covered by the final plat.
(D) Facilities improvements. Prior to the approval of any final plat, the subdivider shall have prepared or authorized the city to prepare or have prepared for the account of the subdivider, complete engineering plans of water and sewer lines and structures for the area covered by the final plat.
(E) Inspection. All construction, such as street grading, street paving, drainage structures, curb and gutter, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and the like shall be subject to inspection during the construction period by the proper authorities of the city, and shall be constructed in accordance with the approved engineering plans and the city's standard specifications.
(F) Guarantee for construction. No building permit, or water, sewer, plumbing, or electrical permit shall be issued to a subdivider, owner, or legal entity until all street and facilities improvements have been satisfactorily completed, or until a satisfactory three-way agreement has been executed according to Appendix Item "X", which is attached to Ord. 445 and which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, or an acceptable substitute agreements an alternative. The subdivider and/or owner may file a corporate surety bond with the City Treasurer in a sum equal to the total cost of such improvements for the designated area, guaranteeing the construction of said improvements within a stated period of time instead of making a cash deposit. In the event that any or all of the required improvements are not completed within the time specified in said bond, the city may let or relet the contract and the subdivider and surety will be jointly and severally liable for the costs thereof to the amount specified for such improvement or improvements within said bond. The bond may provide for an extension of time under conditions approved by the City Manager and for the termination of the bond upon vacation of the plat.
(G) Municipal participation.
(1) The subdivider of any property within the territorial limits of these regulations which is desired to be developed shall, at his own expense, cause to be constructed all street improvements such as grading, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, street signs, traffic signs, monuments, alleys storm sewers, drainage structures, and other improvements, including sanitary sewers and water lines.
(2) The subdivider of any property within the territorial limits of these regulations which is desired to be developed, shall, at his own expense, construct an adequate fire protection system with one fire hydrant not more than 500 feet from any structure. The city shall approve the type of hydrant prior to purchase and installation.
(Ord. 445, passed 12-21-87) Penalty, see § 155.99