Prior to the granting of final plat approval, the proprietor shall have installed, or have approved plans and agreements for the installation of, the following improvements:
(A) Streets. A plat may be served by either a public or private road system. A public road shall be constructed according to the standards of the Kent County Road Commission. A private road shall be built in accordance with the standards for private roads as set forth in the Sparta Township Zoning Ordinance.
(B) Water and sanitary sewer. Provisions for sanitary sewer or private septic systems and provisions for water, either from a public system private wells or community well shall be in compliance with applicable county, state and federal regulations.
(C) Sewers and drainage. Catch basins and storm sewers of a size specified by the Kent County Road Commission and outletting from the subdivision in a method, and to a drainage system, approved by the Kent County Drain Commissioner. The drainage system may also be approved by the Township Engineer.
(D) Electric and telephone conduits. Underground electrical and telephone conduits together with connection terminals available at each lot.
(E) Street lights. Street lights may be required by the township in accordance with the rules of Consumers Power Company.
(F) Gas service. Where available, gas distribution lines beneath the street prior to the paving and curbing of any street at locations adequate to serve each lot by connections thereto without the further installation of gas lines beneath such streets.
(G) Sidewalks. The Planning Commission may recommend and the Township Board may approve, sidewalks in accordance with the standards of the Kent County Road Commission. In considering the need for sidewalks, the following criteria shall be considered:
(1) The amount of current and future pedestrian traffic passing by the site;
(2) Whether a sidewalk would enhance the safety of pedestrians currently walking by the site as well as the safety of future pedestrians;
(3) The existing and future volume of traffic on the street abutting the site;
(4) The existence or probability of sidewalks being constructed on adjacent properties in order to create or complete a usable sidewalk system;
(5) The location of the proposed use;
(6) The location of pedestrian attractors such as schools, churches, public buildings, and shopping opportunities.
(H) Monuments. Monuments shall conform to the Subdivision Control Act of 1967, as amended.
(I) Street signs. Street signs shall be placed at all intersections within or abutting the subdivision. The name, type, and location shall be specified or approved by the Kent County Road Commission.
(Ord. 93-8, effective 1-20-1994)