Prior to final plat approval, the subdivider shall meet with the City Engineer to discuss construction standards and specifications. In general, all utility improvements shall meet or exceed the design standards published by the Great Lakes Upper Mississippi River Management Board, commonly referred to as the Ten State Standards. All street improvements shall meet or exceed the design standards of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, known as Standard Specifications for Construction, 1988 edition or current for local streets. All construction activities and erosion and sedimentation control techniques shall be consistent with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas, commonly referred to as best management practices. All stormwater treatment ponds shall be designed and constructed consistent with the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards.
(A) Monuments. Monuments of a permanent character shall be placed at each corner or angle on the outside boundary of the subdivision. Pipes or steel rods shall be placed at each corner of each lot and at each intersection of street center lines.
(B) Streets and alleys. All streets and alleys shall be graded to their full width except in areas where tree cover and topography can and should be preserved. All streets and alleys shall have an adequate sub-base, and shall be improved with an all-weather permanent surface in accordance with city design standards.
(C) Curb and gutter. Permanent curb and gutter shall be installed on both sides of each improved street dedicated in the plat.
(D) Water supply. Municipal water service shall be required in all subdivisions, according to city specifications.
(E) Sanitary sewer. Municipal sanitary sewer service shall be required in all subdivisions, according to city specifications.
(F) Storm drainage. A system that will adequately take care of the surface water runoff within the subdivision shall be provided including storm sewers, drain inlets, manholes, culverts, etc., consistent with area watershed and local management plans.
(G) Street signs. Streets signs of a standard design approved by the city shall be installed at each street intersection.
(H) Public utilities. All utility fines for telephone, electrical and other services shall be placed underground.
(I) Street lighting. Street lighting shall be required in all subdivisions, according to city specifications.
(J) Pedestrian ways. All walkways adjacent to streets or otherwise defined by easements shall be improved to adequately accommodate pedestrian traffic.
(Ord. 141, passed 7-7-1997, Ord. passed 4- -2007) Penalty, see § 152.999