(A) The subdivider/developer shall maintain all of the improvements in the subdivision or development until they have been accepted by and dedicated to this municipality or other appropriate entity.
(B) (1) Prior to dedication, the sub divider/developer shall post a maintenance bond with the City Clerk in the form accepted by the Municipal Attorney.
(2) Said bond shall be in the amount determined by the Municipal Engineer to be sufficient to guarantee satisfactory condition of the required improvements for a period of two years from the date of their acceptance and dedication.
(3) If at any time during the two-year period the improvements or any portion thereof are found to be defective, they shall be repaired/replaced at the expense of the subdivider/developer. If the subdivider/developer fails or refuses to pay such costs within 90 days after demand is made upon it by the Zoning Administrator, this municipality shall use the maintenance bond to make the necessary repairs/replacement.
(4) If the cost of repairs/replacements exceeds the bond amount, the subdivider/developer shall be liable for the excess. At the end of the two- year period, the maintenance bond shall be released.
(1978 Code, § 16.28.090) (Ord. 96-11, passed - -1996)