[Adopted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
A.
Standards. All private streets shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 251, Land Division and Development, of this Code.
B.
Drainage. Street ditch construction along private streets shall be
required in those areas where stormwater runoff would otherwise be
forced onto the traveled street's surface due to the topography.
All drainage easements necessary to construct these ditches shall
be previously provided by the property owner.
C.
Maintenance costs. All costs necessary for the continued maintenance
of the private street to conform to these requirements for the safe
passage of emergency vehicles shall be at the property owner's
expense.
D.
Noncompliance. If inspection of the private street by the Fire Chief
or Zoning Administrator indicates maintenance is needed, a letter
shall be sent to the owner(s) of the property requiring the maintenance.
The property owner shall have 30 days to comply. If the property owner
does not comply, the work shall be ordered done by the Zoning Administrator
and costs billed to the property owner. If the property owner does
not pay the bill, said costs shall be assessed to the property.
Snow removal for all private driveways and streets shall be
addressed by the property owner for emergency services even if the
house is not occupied during the winter.
