16-11-18: UTILITY LOCATION:

Utilities shall generally be located within the right-of-way on both sides of and parallel to the street, in accordance with the City standards. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-11-19: STREET TREES:

Street trees shall be located within the right-of-way on both sides of and parallel to the street, in accordance with subsection 6-8-1B of this Code and the "City of Dubuque Street Tree and Landscaping On Public Right-of-Way Policy". (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-11-20: WATER SUPPLY:

See title 14, chapter 15 of this Code for water regulations. (Ord. 37-15, 6-1-2015)

16-11-21: SANITARY SEWER:

   A.   All sanitary sewer installations for major and minor subdivisions shall be properly connected to an approved and functioning sanitary sewer system in accordance with the City standards.

   B.   If a public sanitary sewer system will be provided to the area within a three (3) year period as indicated in the comprehensive plan, the City Council may require installation of a capped system within the street or road right-of-way; or the City Council may require a payment in lieu of the improvement.

   C.   All proposals for new public sanitary sewer systems, extensions to existing public sanitary sewer systems or the installation of a capped system, or use of individual subsurface disposal systems, shall be approved by the City Engineer.

   D.   The sanitary sewer system shall be adequate to handle the necessary flow based on complete development of the subdivision and extensions of the system to areas beyond the subdivision. Sanitary sewer system design and placement shall comply with the City standards. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-11-22: STORMWATER, GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL:

   A.   Design of the stormwater, grading and erosion control management system shall be consistent with general and specific concerns, values, and standards of the comprehensive plan and applicable County, regional, and State storm drainage control programs. Design shall be in accordance with the City standards and this title.

   B.   The best available technology shall be used to minimize the impact to adjacent properties, off site stormwater runoff, increase on site infiltration, encourage natural filtration functions, simulate natural drainage systems, and minimize off site discharge of pollutants to ground and surface water, in accordance with the City standards, this title, State and Federal regulations.

   C.   Preliminary and final grading and erosion control plans shall comply with title 14, chapter 12 of this Code and the City standards. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-11-23: OBLIGATION TO INSTALL IMPROVEMENTS:

Improvements including streets, sanitary sewers, stormwater management facilities, water mains, streetlights, street trees, and sidewalks shall be installed by the owner in accordance with City standards, the approved final plat, and the approved improvement plans. Improvements shall be installed within the time frame specified in the resolution approving the final plat and improvement plans. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-11-24: IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES:

   A.   Application: Before the recording of final plats, or as a condition of approval of final plats, the City Council shall require the following guarantees:

      1.   The furnishing of a performance guarantee by the owner in an amount not less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the cost of construction of required improvements. Upon determination by the City Engineer that a required improvement is substantially complete, the amount of such guarantee shall be reduced to twenty five percent (25%) of the cost of construction of the required improvement. "Substantially complete" shall mean that the required improvement has been inspected by the City Engineer and determined by the City Engineer to be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; and

      2.   Provision for a maintenance guarantee in the amount of twenty five percent (25%) of the cost of the required improvements by the owner for a period of two (2) years after final acceptance of the improvements by the City Council; and

      3.   The owner shall pay required inspection fees equal to three percent (3%) of the construction costs of the required improvements.

   B.   Time Extension: The time allowed for installation of the improvements for which the performance guarantee has been provided may be extended by the City Council by resolution.

   C.   Inspection: Upon completion of all required improvements, the owner shall notify the City Engineer in writing of the completion of improvements. The City Engineer shall inspect all improvements of which such notice has been given and shall file a detailed report, in writing, with the City Manager and property owner, indicating either approval or rejection of such improvements with a statement of reasons for any rejection.

   D.   Performance And Maintenance Guarantees: Performance and maintenance guarantees may be provided by a variety of means subject to the approval of the City including, but not limited to, the following:

      1.   Surety Bond: The owner may obtain a surety bond from a surety bonding company authorized to do business in the State; or

      2.   Letter Of Credit: The owner may provide an irrevocable letter of credit on a form provided by the City and from a financial institution acceptable to the City; or

      3.   Escrow Account: The owner may deposit cash, or cash equivalent, either with the City, or with a financial institution acceptable to the City, pursuant to an escrow agreement acceptable to the City; or

      4.   Certificate Of Deposit: The owner may deposit a certificate of deposit in the name of the City, with a financial institution acceptable to the City. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)