Improvements to be installed as part of a land development at the expense of a land developer are as follows.
(A) Streets. Streets shall conform to the specifications of applicable plans, policies and laws of the city. These specifications include location, grading, width, paving, curbs, gutters and drainage. The subdivider or other land developer shall improve the extension of all streets within his or her development to the centerline of existing streets. This includes any necessary arterial extension to the development.
(B) Drainage. Drainage of surface water shall be provided as required by applicable plans, policies and laws.
(C) Structures. Structures specified as necessary by the city for drainage, access and public safety shall be installed.
(D) Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be constructed as required by the City Planning Commission.
(E) Sewers. Sanitary sewer facilities connecting with the existing city sewer system shall be installed to each building site. When the existing sewage collection lines are inadequate to serve the proposed development, the expense of improving the lines shall be shared by the developer. The developer’
(F) Water. Water mains and fire hydrants of design, layout and locations approved by the Water Superintendent as conforming to the City Water Commission standards shall be installed and connected with the existing city water system. When the existing water distribution lines are inadequate to serve the proposed development, the expense of improving the lines shall be shared by the developer. The developer’s share in the improvements shall be determined by the Water Commission. If the Planning Commission is advised by the Water Commission that providing hookups to the city water system is not feasible due to extreme distance or soil conditions, approval may be given for a substitute system.
(G) Street trees. Street trees may be required by the Planning Commission independently or upon recommendation of the Tree Committee upon its adoption.
(H) Monuments. Monuments shall be placed at all lot and block corners, angle points of curves in streets, at intermediate points and shall be of material, size and length as required by state law for subdivisions. Monuments that are disturbed before improvements are completed by the developer shall be replaced to conform to the requirements of state law for subdivisions.
(I) Underground utility and service facilities. The placement of all utility lines, including, but not limited to, those required for electric, communication, lighting and cable television services and related facilities, shall be the responsibility of the developer and may be placed underground if he or she so wishes.
(J) Street light standards. Street lights shall be installed in locations recommended by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable city plans, policies and laws.
(K) Street signs. Street name signs shall be installed at street intersections. Other signs may be required upon the recommendation of the city staff or Planning Commission. Streets shall be dedicated and named in accordance with appropriate state laws.
(Prior Code, § 35.133) (Ord. 911, passed 12-5-1977)