A. Unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Council, the developer, its successors and/or assigns, if any, shall pay all planning, engineering, and construction costs for the development of the Planned Unit Development as required by this ordinance, and shall pay all costs related to approved site plans, which may include, but is not limited to, the cost of all streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains and service lines, drainageway improvements, detention basins, buffers, and other improvements as required. No occupancy permits, either temporary or permanent, shall be issued until all necessary improvements applicable to the area/lot or structure requesting occupancy are installed and accepted by the City of West Des Moines. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the developer, its successors and/or assigns, if any, from entering into private agreement(s) as it/they may desire to share the cost of improvements.
B. The cost of traffic signals that may be located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and the west entrance to the site in the future shall be the responsibility of the developer and abutting property owners pursuant to the assessment policy of the city, of which the city shall have no financial responsibility whatsoever.
C. The developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of the area encompassing the streetscape easement and related public right of way, including trash removal for the trash receptacles.
D. Developer's responsibilities include all obligations contained in this section as well as those responsibilities set forth in this ordinance. (Ord. 2423, 7-6-2020)