(a) All improvements required by this Chapter shall be installed at the cost of the developer and in accordance with construction standards of Obetz. All site design shall take into consideration all existing local plans for Obetz.
(b) Upon approval of the Engineering Plans, there shall be executed by the owner or developer an agreement to construct such required physical improvement as are located within public rights-of-way or easements or as are connected to any public facility in form and substance as approved by the Municipality, together with a bond with surety, cashier's check or escrow account in the amount of the estimated cost of the required improvements as submitted by the developer and approved by the Director of Engineering. The aforesaid agreement and bond or condition shall be provided for completion of all work covered thereby within the time to be determined by the Director of Engineering, which time may be extended upon written application by the owner or developer, signed by all parties (including sureties) to the original agreement. The Director of Engineering may also require a restoration bond. Said bond shall be to insure repair of any damage done to existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, street pavement, landscaping, or other items within the right-of-way adjacent to a project. The amount of said bond shall be as determined by the Director of Engineering based on his estimate of potential damage. The Administrator may waive the bond requirements for any project.
(c) All street construction standards and geometric design standards shall be in accord with those specified by the regulations of Obetz except where specifically modified by the Director of Engineering.
(d) Private vehicular travel lanes or driveways designed to permit vehicular travel on the site and to and from adjacent property and parking areas shall be constructed not less than twenty (20) feet in width except where specifically modified by the Director of Engineering.
(e) Adequate drainage for the disposition of storm and natural waters both on and off-site shall be provided. The extent of both on-site and off-site treatment shall be approved by the Director of Engineering. A Stormwater Maintenance Agreement shall be executed between Obetz and the property owner prior to completion of the stormwater management infrastructure and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any phase of the property.
(f) Water service shall be based on the requirements of the Director of Engineering.
(g) Sanitary sewer facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Director of Engineering.
(h) In the preparation of site development plans, consideration will be given to provide suitable areas for parks, schools, open space, and other areas of public recreational use, especially when such facilities are proposed in the municipal Comprehensive Plan or other planning documents.
(i) Fire hydrants shall be located within one hundred and fifty (150) feet of any proposed structure as approved by the Director of Engineering.
(j) Provision shall be made for sidewalks and pedestrian walkways which will enable patrons, residents and/or tenants to walk safely and conveniently from one building to another within the site and to building and/or uses on adjacent sites. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with Municipal standards and the requirements of the Director of Engineering.
(k) Landscape planting, screening, buffering, fences and other physical improvements shall be provided in accordance with the Codified Ordinances.
(l) To the maximum extent possible, development shall be located to preserve the natural features of the site; to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity; and to minimize negative impacts and alteration of natural features.
(m) All improvements that will ultimately be dedicated and become a part of the Municipality owned infrastructure system shall be inspected full-time during construction by the Municipality or their authorized representative. The costs of such inspection shall be paid by the developer. (Ord. 37-15. Passed 6-22-15.)