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(A) Access. Any land hereinafter subdivided shall have frontage on an existing dedicated and improved street, road, or highway. Where such proposed subdivision does not meet this condition, it shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to provide access by means of a dedicated and improved street or road.
(B) Grading. All streets and alleys within the limits of the subdivision shall be graded full width of the dedicated right-of-way, and all roadways shall be improved to meet the City of Yuma standard specifications, as adopted or amended.
(C) Drainage. Any land which is considered to be excessively irregular shall be provided with proper drainage. Where surface drainage is adequate, all appurtenant structures such as combination curb and gutter, driveway and alley entrances, valley gutters, culverts, and the like, will be constructed. Where subsurface drainage is required, all manholes, inlets, or connections to existing systems shall he required. This work shall be done prior to any street surfacing.
(D) Sidewalks. Sidewalks of such width and type as required by the City of Yuma standard specifications, as adopted or amended, shall be constructed on both sides of all streets within the subdivision, and in all crosswalkways.
('80 Code, App. B, § V) (Ord. 2101, passed 11-17-82) Penalty, see § 153-99
(A) Sewer. Sewer lines shall be installed to serve all lots within the subdivision in accordance with minimum standards of the city. Where sewer service is not available, a system for disposal of sewerage shall be installed in accordance with minimum requirements of the City-County Health Department. Plans for disposal systems and sanitary sewers shall be approved by the Arizona State Board of Health.
(B) Water. Water mains shall be installed to serve all lots within the subdivision, or certified evidence shall be submitted by the subdivider that potable water is available in sufficient quantity.
(C) Electricity. Certification from the local electric power company, that electrical service is available and will be provided, shall be submitted by the subdivider. Location of power distribution poles and street light standards shall be indicated on preliminary plat.
(D) Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with requirements of the City Engineer, City of Yuma Fire Department, and the recommendations of the Board of Fire Underwriters.
(E) Street Lighting.
(1) Street lighting shall be installed in accordance with city standards along all streets within the subdivision and along perimeter streets developed in conjunction with the subdivision. Where all utilities are proposed to be underground, underground street light circuits shall also be provided. The pole, lamp, luminaries and bracket and underground circuits shall be provided by the developer.
(2) Upon acceptance of the street lighting improvements by the city, the monthly street lighting charges shall be paid by the city. The street lighting improvements shall be maintained by the city.
(F) Street name signs. Signs shall be placed at all street intersections. Specifications for design, construction, location and installation shall be in accordance with City of Yuma standard specifications, as adopted or amended.
(G) Utility connections. Where practicable, no utilities shall be installed under any streets except where access lines are required from one area to another.
(H) Mailboxes. USPS-approved cluster box unit mailboxes shall be installed by the developer in the location(s) approved by the USPS and identified on the final plat. For residential developments, mailbox units must be installed prior to the final inspection of the first dwelling unit (not including the model homes). The responsibility of maintenance, replacement and repairs of the cluster box unit mailboxes is that of the home owners after initial installation by the developer.
('80 Code, App. B, § V) (Ord. 2101, passed 11-17-82; Ord. O2010-62, passed 12-1-10) Penalty, see § 153-99
(A) The improvements required to be made under these regulations shall be installed in compliance with schedules agreed upon during approval of preliminary plan.
(B) Installation of all improvements shall be done under supervision of the City Engineer or under the supervision of the offices of the city having jurisdiction.
('80 Code, App. B, § V) (Ord. 2101, passed 11-17-82) Penalty, see § 153-99
Administration and Enforcement
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services, and appeals from any decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall go to the City Council. Notice of the appeal shall be given to said Planning and Zoning Commission 30 days preceding any meeting held by the City Council pertaining to said appeal.
('80 Code, App. B, § VII) (Ord. 2091, passed 9-22-82; Ord. O2002-24, passed 5-1-02; Ord. O2022-053, passed 12-7-22)
Where the Planning Commission finds that hardships may result from strict compliance with any of these regulations, it may vary the regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured; provided that such variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Master Plan or of these regulations.
('80 Code, App. B, § VII) (Ord. 2091, passed 9-22-82)
The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified in the case of a plan and program for complete community or a neighborhood unit, which in the judgment of the Planning Department and the City Engineer, provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air, and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also provides such covenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity to, and achievement of, the plan.
('80 Code, App. B, § VII) (Ord. 2091, passed 9-22-82)
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