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All new streets on the plat of any subdivision shall have a minimum width of 50 feet, but if, in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the prospective traffic load of any such street justifies a greater width, the Commission may at its discretion require a greater width for the street.
(Ord. 178-1959. Passed 9-14-59.)
The provisions of this chapter may be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission in specific cases where unusual topographical or other exceptional conditions require such modification. The modification may be made where the Commission finds that strict compliance would result in great practical difficulty and extraordinary hardship, in order that substantial justice may be done while at the same time securing the public interest.
(Ord. 178-1959. Passed 9-14-59.)
Prior to final approval, the subdivider shall have installed, or furnished surety, in accordance with Section 1313.03 to guarantee the installation of the improvements hereinafter required and maintenance thereof for a period of two years.
(Ord. 66-2001. Passed 4-2-01.)
Permanent monuments of a type acceptable to the City Engineer shall be set under the direction of a registered surveyor at the intersection of all outside boundary lines of the platted property and at all points of intersection and change of alignment in the center lines of streets.
(Ord. 66-2001. Passed 4-2-01.)
(a) All improved areas within dedicated street rights-of-way shall be graded, topsoiled, and seeded in accordance with the construction schedule and in a manner approved by the City Engineer. Street trees shall be required and planted in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
(b) The number, type and location of trees planted shall be based upon the existing trees preserved on the site and shall be shown on a landscaping plan to be submitted with the final plat. Landscaping plans shall be in accordance with the master tree plan.
(c) The subdivider shall be responsible for the establishment of required trees and such responsibility shall extend for one year from the date of original planting. The City Engineer may require that a bond be posted to ensure the planting and replacement of trees. The amount of said bond shall be based on the estimated costs of planting and establishing the required trees.
(Ord. 66-2001. Passed 4-2-01.)
The following standards shall govern the provision of easements:
(a) Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel storm conduit or stream, there shall be provided to the City, a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such water course and containing such additional width as required.
(b) Easements ten feet in width shall be provided adjacent to each side of and contiguous with all proposed rights-of-way. Such easements shall be usable for any and all underground utilities.
(c) Utility or drainage easements across lots or along side or rear lot lines shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width and a minimum of fifty feet for water main lines. The City Engineer may require additional width where appropriate based on the proposed usage.
(d) Where subdivisions are adjacent to schools, parks, or other public facilities, access easements shall be provided to those facilities where deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Such access easement shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width and side yard setbacks for adjacent lots shall be measured from the easement.
(Ord. 66-2001. Passed 4-2-01.)
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