All streets and thoroughfares shall be graded to their full width, including side slopes and improved in accordance with the standards outlined or referred to in these Regulations.
(a) Subgrade. The subgrade shall be free of sod, vegetation matter or other similar material. Where poor subsurface drainage conditions exist, adequate drainage shall be installed. The subgrade shall be rolled with a roller of not less than ten tons in weight. Sub-base grade tolerance shall be not less than one-half inch in sixteen feet. Sub-base construction shall be subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. Sub-base shall be reinforced where required at the direction of the Village Engineer, including increased sub-base material or geotextile fabrics. Compaction shall be at ninety-eight percent (98%).
(b) Width of Pavement. The width of pavement will vary, depending upon the character of the development served and the amount of traffic expected to utilize the street. The following are the minimum street pavement widths:
Type of Street | Width of Pavement (feet) |
Major streets and highways | 36 |
Local street serving medium to high density suburban development | 30 - parking on one side |
Residential streets | 26 - no parking |
Alleys | 12 |
(c) Pavement Design. Minimum pavement design calculations shall be submitted with the soils report, typical section and any alternates considered for the Village Engineer's approval, by the developer's engineer. Minimum pavement design shall be one and one-half inch 402, two-inch 404 and eight and one-half inch 304 base.
(d) Time of Construction. The Village Engineer reserves the right to determine the proper time for the application of the surface course; but in no event will the subdivider be required to defer the construction of the surface course for a period in excess of that specified by the Village Engineer for the completion of the required improvements as provided in Section 1187.10. The subdivider shall give prior notice to the Village Engineer as to the time when the construction of the base and surface courses is to be started so that the work may be performed under the supervision of the Village Engineer or his duly authorized agents.
(e) Curbs and Gutters.
(1) Curbs or curbs and gutters shall be required in all subdivisions.
(2) Curbs may be of the wall type or may be combined with gutters built of concrete. Curbs shall be constructed in conformance with the current "Construction and Material Specifications" of the Department of Highways, State of Ohio, as they may pertain to this type of improvement.
(3) Curbs shall be six-inch straight curb, or curb and gutter combination.
(Ord. 22-93. Passed 11-15-93.)