(a) The planning and design of all development projects shall be in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Code, Comprehensive Plan, Streets Utilities and Public Service Code, Building Code, Fire Prevention Code, accepted engineering practices and standards, accepted land planning practices and standards and such other regulations, municipal master plans, requirements, specifications and standards of the Municipality, or other regulatory authority, as may be applicable.
(b) When the Municipality has adopted a Standard Specification for any improvement then the planning and design of such improvement shall evidence strict conformance with said specification.
(c) Private improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable municipal specifications unless otherwise approved by Council.
(d) Utility Easements. Where utilities are not located within a dedicated street right of way the developer shall provide easements for said utilities in accordance with the requirements of the specific utility regulation (see Streets, Utilities and Public Service Code).
(e) Drainage Ways. Easements for open drainage ways shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1165 (Grading and Surface Water Drainage Regulations). Easements for enclosed drainage ways shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 929 (Storm Sewer Regulations) of the Codified Ordinances.
(f) Waterways. Drainage courses, ponds, lakes and isolated parcels shall not be accepted unless they are to be a component of private ownership or lands and improvements for public use.
(g) Grading. When any earth moving activities and/or storm water management improvements are proposed or required or necessitated by Municipal regulations said work shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 1165 (Grading and Surface Water Drainage Regulations) of the Land Development Regulations.
(h) Streets and Emergency Access. Rights of way for streets and easements for emergency accessways shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 901 (Street Regulations).
(i) Sidewalks and Pedestrian Ways. Rights of way and easements for sidewalks and pedestrian ways shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 905 (Sidewalk Regulations).
(j) Street Trees. The planting and removal of street trees shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Streets and Sidewalk Area Code and Chapter 909 (Trees) therein
(k) Natural Features. The natural features and other distinctive characteristics of the site shall be integrated into the plan to create functional variations in neighborhoods and more attractive building sites. Brooks, lakes, hilltops and other focal points within, and distant views outside, the development project shall be integrated in the design to obtain natural variations and interest in each neighborhood. Trees, topsoil and other natural resources shall be preserved and utilized in the development project.
(l) Low lying areas which are subject to flooding, and easements or rights of way for open channel drainage ways, may be included as part of a lot but shall not be used as a building site or included in calculating the required lot area or width.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)