(A) Requirements for underground wiring. The proprietor shall make arrangements for all lines for telephone, electric, television and other similar services distributed by wire or cable to be placed underground entirely throughout a subdivided area, except for major thoroughfare right-of-way, and such conduits or cables shall be placed within private easements provided to such service companies by the developer or within dedicated public ways. All such facilities placed in dedicated public ways shall be planned so as not to conflict with other underground utilities. All such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards of construction approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. All drainage and underground utility installations which traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements granted by the proprietor.
(B) Sewage disposal. When a proposed subdivision is located within, adjacent to or reasonably near the service area of an available public sanitary sewer system, sanitary sewers and other required appurtenances thereto shall be installed, in accordance with township standards, by the subdivider in such manner as to serve all lots. Easements running to the township for maintenance purposes shall be provided for any portion of the sewer system not otherwise located on public property. The system provided shall be turned, over to the township for operation and maintenance. Where septic tank systems are employed, they must meet the standards of the St. Clair County Health Department.
(C) Water supply. When a proposed subdivision is located within, adjacent to or reasonably near the service area of a public water supply system, water mains, fire hydrants and required water system appurtenances shall be installed, in accordance with, township standards, by the subdivider in such a manner as to adequately serve all lots shown on the subdivision plat, both for domestic use and fire protection. Easements running to the township for maintenance purposes shall be provided for any portion of the water system not otherwise located on public property. The system provided shall be turned over to the township for operation and maintenance. In the event of the non-existence or non-availability of a public water supply system, private water supply sources and systems shall be permitted subject to the approval of the County Health Department.
(D) Storm drainage system. An adequate storm drainage system including necessary storm sewers, catch basins, retention basins, manholes, culverts, bridges, and other appurtenances shall be required in all subdivisions and shall be subject to the approval of the County Drain Commissioner and the Township Engineer. The township may establish a special assessment district to defray the cost of operating and maintaining of retention basins. Adequate provision shall be made for proper drainage of stormwater runoff from residential rear yards. Each yard shall be self contained and shall be drained from rear to front except where topography or other natural features require otherwise.
(Ord. 98-02, passed 4-20-1998)