The subdivider shall design and construct pavements, curbs and gutters as shown herein.
(a) Pavements. Streets or sections of streets shall be paved according to the classifications imposed by the City. A general street classification is implied by the adopted Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan on display in City Hall. Specific classifications may be obtained from the City Engineer. Classifications are controlled by width and strength specifications. No street in any new subdivision shall be classified lower than Type A, Class II for paving purposes. After the underground utilities and house connections are installed and rough grading completed, the roadway subgrade shall be shaped, rolled and compacted. The subdivider may construct a temporary roadway of slag or stone for use during the building construction period. Such pavements shall be maintained in a safe and passable condition by the subdivider without expense to the City.
(1) Width:
A. Type “A” Streets. In all streets, or sections of streets in the commercial and industrial areas, where the stopping of vehicles for business purposes is frequent, and in all sections of streets on the State Highway System, the width of the pavement to be constructed or reconstructed therein shall be a minimum of thirty-one feet between back of curbs.
B. Type “B” Streets. In all streets, or sections of streets which are Collector streets the width of the pavement to be constructed or reconstructed therein shall be a minimum of twenty-nine feet between back of curbs.
C. Type "C" Streets. In all streets, or sections of streets, not designated as Type A or B Streets, the pavement to be constructed or reconstructed therein shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet in width between back of curbs.
(2) Strength:
A. Class “I” Streets. In all streets, or sections of streets, where wheel-loads in excess of 8,000 pounds are expected to be frequent, the pavement to be constructed or reconstructed therein shall be of concrete meeting the requirements of the City specifications, and shall be a minimum of eight inches in thickness, with steel reinforcement and proper subsurface drainage, in accordance with the standards of the City.
B. Class “II” Streets. In all streets, or sections of streets, where wheel loads in excess of 8,000 pounds are infrequent, the pavement to be constructed or reconstructed therein shall be of concrete meeting the requirements of the City specifications, and shall be a minimum of seven inches in thickness, with steel reinforcements and proper subsurface drainage, in accordance with the standards of the City.
(b) Curbs and Gutters. Concrete curbs and gutters, integral with pavement shall be constructed according to City standards.
(c) Sidewalks. Concrete sidewalks, four feet in width and four inches in thickness on both sides of each street are required in the subdivision including intersections and corner lots. All sidewalks shall be constructed according to City standards and at the location and grade indicated on the improved construction plans. All sidewalks in any approved subdivision or in any approved phase of a subdivision shall be completed within twenty-four months from the date of plat approval.
(d) Street Signs. The developer shall pay for and the City shall install all street name and traffic control sign. The signs shall conform to the specifications of the Service Director. The signs shall be located as directed by the Service Director.
(e) Street Lights. The subdivider shall arrange with the City Engineer for the installation of street lights in the subdivision. The subdivider shall install street lights and poles conforming to the specifications of the City.
(f) Street Trees. The developer shall pay for and the City shall install all street trees. The trees shall conform to the specifications of the City. Trees shall be provided on streets with curbs and gutters as required in the improvement schedule. These fees will be determined by the City Forester in accordance with the current specifications. The fees shall be submitted by the Developer prior to final plat approval.
(g) Planting Screens or Fences. The Planning Commission may require and permit planting screens or fences where reverse frontage lots abut a major arterial street or between a major arterial thoroughfare and a marginal access street, provided that such planting screens or fences shall not constitute a safety hazard. A plan of proposed planting screens or fences shall be submitted for approval with the final plat.
(h) Underground Electric Utilities. In all subdivisions, electric service shall be underground.