The applicant for a proposed Minor or Major Subdivision Plat shall be responsible for the installation and/or construction of all improvements required by the Ordinance, and shall warrant the design, materials, and workmanship of such improvements, installation, and construction for a period of two years from and after completion. Such warranty shall be in manner approved by the County Attorney; shall assure the expedient repair or replacement of defective improvements under warranty; and shall indemnify the County from all costs or losses resulting from or contributed to such defective improvements. All plans, specifications, installation, and construction required by the Ordinance shall be subject to review, approval, and inspection by the County Engineer or their authorized representative. Contracts for all public improvements are to be executed on forms approved by the County Attorney and the Board of Supervisors and set forth in a development agreement.
1. Construction Schedule. The applicant shall furnish the County Engineer with a construction schedule prior to commencement of any and/or all construction, and shall notify the County Engineer, not less than 48 hours in advance of readiness for required inspection. The applicant shall reimburse the County for the costs expended for all inspection services and tests furnished and conducted by or on behalf of the County.
2. Grading in the Right-of-Way. Any grading and improvements within the right-of-way lines shall conform to the standards and specifications contained herein.
3. Permanent Monuments. Permanent monuments shall be set at each corner of the perimeter of any subdivision and at the corner of each block within any subdivision and at the corner of each lot. All monuments shall be made of permanent material, sensitive to a dip needle and at least 24 inches long, and shall conform to standard specifications of the County Engineer.
4. Installation of Water Mains and Fire Hydrants. In subdivisions including the installation of water mains and fire hydrants in the subdivided area such installation shall be made prior to the street pavement construction, shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications set forth herein and shall provide as follows:
A. All subdivisions shall be reviewed by the applicable fire chief; and fire hydrants and/or other fire protection mechanisms, as required by such individual, to serve the subdivision, installed as a part of the improvements established in this chapter.
B. A central watertight system providing for the piping of water from said central point in the subdivision to all lots or areas of said subdivision.
C. Water mains installed in said central water system shall be extended to all lots or areas of said subdivision in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, building codes and regulations of the State of Iowa, and Story County; in such location and of a design approved by the Story County Engineer.
D. No water mains or lines of the central watertight system or sewer lines, except a stub end from said lines, shall be installed underneath the normal traveled portion of any street. The same to be located in an appropriate place as approved by the County Engineer.
5. Street Signs. Street signs shall be required at all intersections, installed by the Story County Engineer, and in accordance with Chapter 32, Road Identification and Address Numbering System.
6. Underground Utility Lines. Utility lines, except electric lines of nominal voltage in excess of 15,000 volts, shall be installed underground. The subdivider shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for installation of such facilities. Said utility lines shall be installed in such a manner so as not to interfere with other underground utilities. Underground utility lines which cross underneath the right-of-way of any street, alley, or way shall be installed prior to the improvement of any such street, alley or way in the subdivision. Incidental appurtenances, such as transformers and their enclosures, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, meters, and meter cabinets may be placed above ground, but shall be located so as not to be unsightly or hazardous to the public.
7. Overhead Utility Lines. If overhead utility lines or wires are required by the electric provider, they shall be placed in the easements provided in the rear of the lots.