No construction or installation of improvements shall commence
in a proposed division or development until the preliminary plat or
certified survey map has been approved and all pertinent conditions
of said approval have been satisfied, a developer's agreement
has been entered into between the developer and the Town to the satisfaction
of the Town Attorney and the Town Engineer and the Town Engineer has
given written authorization to commence construction.
No building, land use, or sanitary permits shall be issued for
erection of a structure on any lot not of record until all the requirements
of this chapter have been met unless otherwise provided for in the
developer's agreement.
The following plans and accompanying construction specifications
may be required by the Municipal Engineer before authorization of
construction or installation of improvements:
A.
Grading plans for the entire division or development and such areas
surrounding the division or development showing existing and proposed
grades at no less than a two-foot interval contour.
B.
Street plans and profiles showing existing and proposed grades, elevations
and cross sections of required improvements.
C.
Sanitary sewer plans and profiles showing the locations, grades,
sizes, elevations and materials of required facilities, when located
within the existing or proposed sanitary sewer service area.
D.
Storm sewer plans and profiles showing the locations, grades, sizes,
cross sections, elevations and materials of required facilities.
E.
Water main plans and profiles showing the locations, sizes, elevations
and materials of required facilities, when located within the existing
or proposed water main service area.
F.
Erosion and sedimentation control plans showing those structures
required to retard the rate of runoff water and those grading and
excavating practices that will prevent erosion and sedimentation,
the time span that soil will be exposed, and plans to protect existing
vegetation (fences, tree wells, etc.) shall be prepared, and such
plans shall generally follow the guidelines and standards set forth
in any and all ordinances, rules, regulations, and publications adopted
by separate resolution by the Town Board.
G.
Planting plans showing the locations, age, caliber, and species of
any required grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees.
H.
Plans for curbs, sidewalks, gutters and street sewers if required
by the Plan Commission and/or governing body.
I.
Additional special plans or information as required.
The owner shall cause all grading, excavations, open cuts, side
slopes, and other land surface disturbances to be so mulched, seeded,
sodded, or otherwise protected that erosion, siltation, sedimentation,
and washing are prevented, in accordance with the plans and specifications
approved by the Municipal Engineer. In addition:
A.
Sod shall be laid in strips at those intervals necessary to prevent
erosion and at right angles to the direction of drainage.
B.
Temporary vegetation and mulching shall be used to protect critical
areas, and permanent vegetation shall be installed as soon as practical.
C.
Construction at any given time shall be confined to the smallest
practical area and for the shortest practical period of time.
D.
Sediment basins shall be installed and maintained at all drainageways
to trap, remove, and prevent sediment and debris from being washed
outside the area being developed.
E.
Construction practices shall follow the guidelines outlined in any
and all ordinances, rules, regulations, and publications adopted by
separate resolution by the Town Board.
The owner shall make every effort to protect and retain all
existing trees, shrubbery, vines, and grasses not actually lying in
public roadways, drainageways, building foundation sites, private
driveways, soil absorption waste disposal areas, paths, and trails.
Such flora are to be protected and preserved during construction in
accordance with sound conservation practices, including the preservation
of trees by well islands or retaining walls whenever abutting grades
are altered. The Plan Commission and/or governing body may require
mapping, as it deems necessary, of the existing flora.
The owner, prior to commencing any work within the division
or development, shall make arrangements with the Municipal Engineer
to provide for adequate inspection. The Municipal Engineer shall inspect
and approve all completed work prior to approval of the final plat
or release of the sureties.
All improvements in divisions or developments shall be installed
by the owner according to the following procedure:
A.
The owner shall cause all construction plans, specifications and
cost estimates to be prepared. The plans shall be prepared by a professional
engineer registered in Wisconsin.
B.
The Municipal Engineer shall review or have reviewed the construction
plans, specifications and cost estimates for conformance with the
requirements of the municipality and shall approve, reject, or conditionally
approve in writing the proposed construction plans, specifications
and cost estimates for conformance with the requirements of the municipality.
C.
Should the owner wish to receive final plat approval prior to completion
of improvements, the owner shall supply the municipality with cash
or an irrevocable letter of credit approved by the Municipal Attorney
and the governing body in the amount of estimated cost of improvements
and other fees as approved by the Municipal Engineer. The Municipal
Engineer may from time to time raise the amount of the estimated costs
of said improvements. Within 30 days of written notice of said change,
the owner shall increase the financial security by that amount or
any other amount acceptable to the governing body. Reduction of the
financial security for any purpose shall be made only after written
approval of the Municipal Engineer and the governing body. As the
required improvements are installed and accepted, the governing body
may authorize reduction of the financial security in the amount deemed
appropriate.
[Amended 4-21-2015 by Ord. No. 15-03]
D.
The owner shall supply the municipality with a list of contractors
from whom the owner proposes to solicit proposals for the installation
of the improvements. The list shall include prequalification statements
from each proposed contractor. The governing body shall have the right
to review said information and discuss it with the owner.
E.
The owner shall enter into a contract with those contractors it may wish after submitting the information required in Subsection D above in a form satisfactory to the Municipal Engineer and after discussion of said information with the governing body.
F.
After completion of all public improvements and prior to final acceptance
of said improvements, the owner shall make or cause to be made a map
showing the actual location of all valves, manholes, stubs, catch
basins, sanitary sewer mains, storm sewer mains, water mains, and
such other facilities as the Municipal Engineer shall require. This
map shall be prepared in black ink on reproducible drafting film 0.007
inch thick and shall bear the signature and seal of a professional
engineer registered in Wisconsin. In addition to the above-described
map, the owner shall provide the municipality with "valve cards" showing
the locations of water main valves and hydrants and as-built working
drawings of sewage lift stations, water pump house facilities and
such other facilities as the Municipal Engineer may require. Manufacturers'
guarantees on equipment shall be furnished where in force. The presentation
of the map, other as-built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals,
and manufacturers' guarantees shall be a condition of final acceptance
of the improvements and release of the final payment.
Streets and storm sewers may be installed by special assessment as provided in § 251-54 of this chapter.
Prior to the final road inspection, the owner shall provide
the Municipal Engineer with a written certification from the owner's
engineer or surveyor to the effect that the improvements conform to
all municipal specifications and all plans previously filed and approved.
Final inspection of road improvements shall be made a minimum of seven
days after the surface course has been applied. Final acceptance of
the improvements will be made only between May 1 and December 15 of
any year.
