The improvements required for each development are determined according to the proposed land uses; accessibility of existing and planned Municipal storm and sanitary sewers, the proximity of Municipal water mains; the relationship of the proposed development project to existing, or planned, streets and sidewalks; the relationship to other existing or planned development projects and improvements on adjacent lands (or the absence thereof); topography of the subject lands including any existing or potential drainage problems; and improvements delineated in the Comprehensive Plan.
The streets, utilities and other improvements which are required by Municipal regulations are the minimum necessary improvements to provide essential services; safe and adequate access to property; and to provide for the public safety, health and general welfare. The requirements for said improvements are based upon the Municipality's experience with development within the corporate limits and accepted land planning and engineering practices and standards. It is intended that said improvements shall be provided and installed by the developer at his expense. Further, that the developer shall dedicate all land required for rights of way, easements, and other public uses; furnish and install all improvements serving the development project, including the extension of said improvements to the project boundaries, and/or off site, as may be required by the Municipality in order to provide a complete and coordinated systems of streets and utilities and to provide for the future continuation thereof.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)