All streets and thoroughfares shall be graded to their full right-of-way width, including side slopes, and improved in accordance with the standards set forth herein. Plans and specifications for street improvements shall be subject to approval by the Village.
(a) Subgrade. The subgrade shall be free of sod, vegetation matter or other similar material. Sub-base grade tolerance shall be not more than one (1) inch in twenty (20) feet. Sub-base construction shall be in accordance with the latest edition of "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio.
(b) Underdrains. In all instances where poor subsurface drainage conditions exist and as otherwise directed by the Village, shallow pipe underdrains shall be installed. Shallow pipe underdrains shall be installed in accordance with the latest edition of "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio.
(c) Width of Pavement. The width of pavement may vary, depending upon the classification of the street, character of the development served, and the estimated volume of traffic expected to utilize the street. Where a proposed street width is indicated in the Comprehensive Plan, the subdivision plans shall conform to the minimum cross section shown in the Comprehensive Plan. The minimum street pavement width for Major Highways, Secondary Highways, Collector Streets, and Minor Streets shall be twenty-six (26) feet measured from back of curb to back of curb. The minimum pavement width for an alley shall be as determined by the Planning Commission.
In certain instances, especially where a commercial area is involved and no off-street parking facilities are provided and no parking is permitted on the street at any time, a parking lane at least eight (8) feet wide on each side of the street and paved to the satisfaction of and in accordance with the specifications approved by the officials concerned may be required in addition to the necessary number of lanes for moving traffic. Where pavement widths greater than those specified above are necessary, provision of same shall be discussed with the Planning Commission to determine whether or not public expenditures for such additional width can or should be made simultaneously with the subdivider's improvement program.
(d) Aggregate Base Course. The base course shall be type known as Item 304, as set forth by the "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio. The minimum thickness of base course after rolling shall not be less four (4) inches.
(e) Prime Coat. After installing the aggregate base course and just prior to installing the bituminous aggregate base, a bituminous prime coat shall be applied at a rate of 0.04 gallons per square yard. The prime coat shall be installed in accordance with Item 408 as set forth in the latest edition of "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio.
(f) Bituminous Base Course. The Bituminous base course shall be type known as Item 301, as set forth by the current "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio. The bituminous base course shall be installed in two (2) separate layers. Only virgin material shall be allowed for this item. Thickness of base course after rolling shall not be less than five (5) inches.
(g) Intermediate Course. Asphaltic Concrete. The intermediate course shall be constructed in accordance with specifications for Item 403 as set forth by the current "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio. Only virgin materials shall be allowed for this item. The thickness of the surface course after rolling shall not be less than one and one-quarter (1¼) inches.
(h) Surface Course. Asphaltic Concrete. The surface course shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications for Item 404 as set forth by the current "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio. Only virgin materials shall be allowed for this item and all aggregate shall be limestone. The thickness of the surface course after rolling shall not be less than one and one-quarter (1¼) inches.
(i) Curbs and Gutters. Curbs shall be required on all streets. Curbs shall be combined with gutters built of concrete unless otherwise approved. Curbs, combined curbs and gutters, and graded gutters shall be constructed in conformance with the current "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Transportation, State of Ohio, as they pertain to this type of improvement. Combination curb and gutter shall be Item 609 Type 2 and shall be constructed with limestone aggregate
(Ord. 98-28. Passed 9-1-98.)