The following requirements are applicable to all subdivisions within the jurisdiction of the city.
(A) Sidewalks. Sidewalks at least five feet wide, constructed of concrete pavement with a minimum thickness of four inches shall be constructed on both sides of every street where the average width of lots is less than 60 feet. Sidewalks shall be constructed on one or both sides of collector and arterial streets irrespective of the width of lots where, in the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission, these are necessary to protect the safety of pedestrians.
(B) Driveways. The subdivider shall install driveways, driveway approaches and curb returns for each connection to the street.
(C) Screen planting. The installation of trees and shrubs to form a tight screen effective at all times shall be required along the rear line of any lot in the subdivision which backs onto an arterial or collector street.
(D) Street names. All streets are to be named. A proposed street which is in alignment with and which joins an existing and named street shall be given the name of the existing street. The name of a proposed street shall not duplicate the name of an existing street to which it does not connect or with which it is not in alignment.
(E) Street name signs. Reflectorized street name signs shall be provided at all street intersections or where a change of direction of a street requires a change of street name. The signs shall be of the size and type approved for use by the city. Normally, one sign will be required at each residential intersection; however, more may be required dependent upon the character and/or width of the streets.
(F) Tree removal and conservation of vegetation.
(1) Existing and healthy trees and native vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible and shall be protected by adequate means during construction.
(2) Unless already on site, at least one suitable tree shall be planted in the front yard setback on every lot. The type or species of trees planted shall be approved by the city.
(3) Consistent with approved grading plans; existing trees shall be preserved within any right-of-way when they are suitably located and in good health.
(4) No dead trees or uprooted stumps shall remain after development.
(5) All disturbed areas shall be seeded or sodded to prevent erosion.
(6) Detailed landscaping requirements shall be set forth in a development contract.
(Ord. 232, passed 11-1-2000)