All private roads in the Charter Township of Clayton, as defined above, shall be constructed to the standards of the Genesee County Road Commission unless the Township Board determines that all of the following apply:
(A) There is no indication of need for the roadway to be dedicated as a public road in the future;
(B) Dedication of the road as a public street would not result in continuity in the public street system at the present time or in the future;
(C) The expected traffic volumes along the roadway will not exceed 300 vehicles per average weekday, based on accepted trip generation figures;
(D) Significant natural features such as mature trees, natural slopes, wetlands or other water bodies would be preserved through construction and maintenance as a private road or the arrangement of buildings expand the open areas within the development;
(E) The property owners enter into an agreement with the township for quality assurance testing and inspection. All costs to administer and/or perform the necessary testing and inspections shall be the financial responsibility of the applicant. The township may require a deposit prior to the commencement of construction to cover these costs; and
(F) The property owners shall provide financial and administrative mechanisms acceptable to the Township Board to ensure maintenance of the private road.
(Ord. 392, passed 7-13-2000)