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170.07   IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED.
The subdivider shall, at his or her expense (unless otherwise excepted through the options identified in Section 170.15, subsection 4), install and construct all improvements required by this chapter. The improvements set forth below shall be considered the minimum improvements necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
1.   Streets. The subdivider of land being subdivided shall provide the grading of the entire street right-of-way, alley or public place and provide appropriate paving, including curb and gutter on all streets. All streets and alleys within the platted area which are dedicated for public use shall be brought to the grade approved by the Council.
2.   Sanitary Sewers. The subdivider shall provide the subdivision with a complete sanitary sewer system which shall connect with a sanitary sewer outlet approved by the Council. The sewers shall extend to the subdivision boundaries as necessary to provide for the extension of the sewers by adjacent property.
3.   Storm Drains. The developer shall provide the subdivision with adequate drains, ditches, culverts, complete bridges, storm sewers, intakes, and manholes, to provide for the collection and the removal of all surface waters, and these improvements shall extend to boundaries of the subdivision so as to provide for extension by adjoining properties.
4.   Water. The subdivider shall provide the subdivision with a complete water main supply system including hydrants, valves, and all other appurtenances which shall be extended into and through the subdivision to the boundary lines, and which shall provide for a water connection for each lot, and shall be connected to the City water system.
5.   Markers. An iron or steel rod not less than one-half inch (1/2²) in diameter and twenty-four inches (24²) in length shall be placed as follows:
   A.   At the intersection of all lines forming angles in the boundary of the subdivision.
   B.   At block and lot corners and changes in direction of block and lot boundaries.
6.   Other Improvements. The owner and subdivider of the land being platted shall be responsible for the installation of sidewalks within the street area; the installation of crosswalks, as necessary; grading, seeding or sodding of all lots; and the provision of street lighting.
Improvements in the two-mile control area shall be the same as required above, provided they are not less than that required by any regulations currently in force or hereafter adopted by Clarke County, and provided further that all road and drainage construction plans shall be approved by the County Engineer.