(A) For the purpose of controlling the future development of the city and for the promotion of the public health and safety and comfort of persons living within the territory governed by the city, the provisions and regulations in this subchapter shall govern the design and construction of streets on lands lying within the corporate limits of the city as now or hereafter existing and, to the extent that such provisions and regulations may be applicable, shall also govern the design and construction of streets of lands lying within contiguous territory which is not more than one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits of the city.
(B) Specifications on street pavement are intended to establish pavement quality guidelines for various classes of pavement usage. These specifications are not intended to prohibit the use of alternate types and specifications of pavement where they are equivalent to the recommended types. Deviation from these specifications will require prior approval by the city council.