§ 154.304  DESIGN STANDARDS.
   (A)   In addition to the standards and specifications set forth in § 154.305, all private roads shall meet the following additional minimum requirements and specifications.
      (1)   The roadway surface and cul-de-sac area shall be centered in the right-of-way.
      (2)   The connection between the private road and the public road shall conform to the standards and specifications of the County Road Commission. Where a gravel base private road connects to a paved county road, the private road shall have a paved approach.
      (3)   Underground crossroad drainage shall be provided where the proposed road crosses a stream or other drainage course. Necessary culverts and erosion treatments shall be provided in accordance with the specifications of the MDEQ and/or County Drain Commissioner.
      (4)   The private road easement and road shall be adequately drained so as to prevent flooding or erosion of the roadway. Ditches shall be located within the private road easement. Road drainage shall be constructed so that the runoff water shall be conveyed to existing watercourses or water bodies. Drainage shall not be discharged upon the land of another property owner unless the water is following an established watercourse or drainage pattern. The discharged water onto adjoining properties shall also no exceed the normal agricultural rate. Connection to county drains shall be approved by the County Drain Commissioner prior to the issuance of permit.
      (5)   Private roads will be named, said names will be approved by the Township Planning Commission and County Road Commission and signs indicating the names of the road and the word “private” and shall be erected and maintained in accordance with the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
      (6)   The road easement shall provide for ingress, egress, drainage or installation and maintenance of public and private utilities.
      (7)   The private road shall be subject to all other township, county and state permits and regulations.
   (B)   The schedule of minimum requirements and specifications for private roads in § 154.305 shall apply.
(Ord. 1, passed 11-13-2000, § 19.5)