(A) Criteria for acceptance. Criteria for the acceptance of private streets as public streets shall be divided into three categories as follows:
(1) Platted but unbuilt private street. For acceptance as a public street, the private street must meet all of the Dublin zoning, subdivision and engineering standards which are in effect at the time of the request. The standards include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Right-of-way width.
(b) Street width.
(c) Curb and gutter.
(d) Roadway typical section.
(e) Pavement thickness and strength.
(f) Building setback.
(g) Sidewalk installation and placement.
(2) Street built but not (or minimum) development abutting land parcels. For acceptance as a public street, the private street generally must meet those standards noted above. It will be recognized, however, that through the area(s) where development has already occurred, certain of these standards cannot realistically be met. As a minimum the following standards must be met through those areas in which development already exists.
(a) Street width.
(b) Curb and gutter.
(c) Pavement thickness and strength.
(d) Sidewalk installation.
(3) Street built and all (or nearly all) abutting parcels developed. For acceptance as a public street, it is required that the private street generally meet these standards for an unbuilt street which are noted above. It is recognized, however, that certain of these standards cannot realistically be met. As a minimum for acceptance as a public street, the following standards must be met:
(a) Street width.
(b) Curb and gutter.
(c) Pavement thickness and strength.
(d) Sidewalk installation.
(B) Procedure.
(1) An applicant seeking conversion of a private street to a public street shall first consult with the City Planning and Engineering staff.
(2) The applicant shall then submit a written application upon a form acceptable to the City Planning and Engineering staff for staff's review and recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(3) Upon approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission shall certify one copy of the approved application and meeting minutes to Council for approval or disapproval.
(4) In the event of a disapproval recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant may submit this matter for review by City Council. However, a two-thirds vote of Council shall be necessary to override the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(5) The decision of Council as to approval or disapproval of the request for private to public street conversion shall be final.
('80 Code, §§ 913.03, 913.04) (Ord. 65-90, passed 8-20-90)