Subsequent to completion of the improvements within the development by the subdivider/developer, the City Engineer and Code Administrator shall make an inspection of the improvements to ascertain the acceptability of the structural condition, earth slopes and drainage structures, and that all other requirements of this chapter have been met.
(A) If the inspection indicates no deficient items and, all “as-built” drawings have been filed with the Code Administrator, and the subdivider/developer has posted an appropriate maintenance bond, as hereinafter set forth, the City Council shall take formal action to dedicate the completed improvements for maintenance.
(B) (1) Should any improvement require correction or repair, the subdivider/ developer shall be notified, in writing, of each deficiency.
(2) No street(s) will be accepted in a subdivision until all streets comply with the requirements of this chapter to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Code Administrator.
(C) Should the subdivider/developer fail to properly correct any of the noted deficiencies, he or she shall be responsible for all maintenance, other than snow and ice control, until such time as the streets are completely acceptable to the city.
(1) Under this situation, the subdivider/developer’s maintenance responsibility shall be construed to include but not be limited to regular mowing of the parkways; periodic cleaning of debris from the pavement and gutters; and periodic cleaning of storm sewers and catch basins.
(2) Should the subdivider/developer fail to discharge any of these responsibilities, he or she will be notified to rectify the situation by the Building and Zoning Department.
(Ord. 2009-21, § 18.5-4-36, passed 10-5-2009; Ord. 2017-09, passed 5-1-2017)