A. | Roads shall be related to topography and arranged so building sites are at or above road grade. |
B. | Roads shall be properly integrated with the existing system of roads, including connecting adjacent subdivisions where topographical and land use considerations permit. |
C. | Roads shall extend to subdivision boundary lines, unless prevented by topography or other physical conditions. |
D. | Roads shall be arranged to allow access to future subdivisions on abutting land. |
E. | All subdivision roads shall be permanently dedicated as public rights-of-way or shown as private roadways. For the dedication of a public right-of-way, the plat shall include a certificate for township acceptance of the road dedication or the owner’s certificate shall describe the legal responsibilities for construction, repair, and maintenance of said roads (see § 152.141). |
F. | Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial road, the following may be required: frontage roads, reverse frontage lots with screen planting along the rear property line, or other such treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties. |
G. | Subdivisions platted along existing roads shall dedicate additional right-of-way if necessary to meet minimum road width requirements. |
H. | Road jogs with centerline offsets of less than 125 feet shall not be made. |
I. | Dead end roads as permanent features shall be prohibited. |
J. | Roads subject to inundation or flooding shall not be approved unless essential for unusual circumstances which exist. Where flooding appears possible, road profiles and elevations shall be required in order to determine the advisability of approving the proposed subdivision. |
K. | The road layout of the proposed subdivision shall provide for the continuation or projection of roads already existing in areas adjacent to the area being subdivided. In addition, roads in the proposed subdivision shall correspond in name, direction, and width to existing roads and shall be in conformance with the major street plan and comprehensive plan as adopted. |
L. | Intersections: 1. Acute angles are to be avoided if possible, but no angle of less than 80 degrees shall be permitted. 2. Not more than two roads shall intersect at one point unless specifically approved. 3. Intersection offsets of less than 250 feet shall be avoided. |
(Ord. 1104-63, passed 4-26-2011)