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City of Seymour, MO
Webster County
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Table of Contents
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[Code 1999 §410.150; Ord. No. 479 Art. VI, 11-9-1995; Ord. No. 765, 12-13-2018]
A. 
The following improvements shall be required of the subdivider subject to adopted Board policies:
1. 
Streets. The subdivider shall install not less than twenty-eight (28) foot wide pavement and on all streets. No grading or other construction shall take place within a street right-of-way until the construction plans have been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Street paving shall be located in the center of the right-of-way and shall conform to the specifications of the City of Seymour, and compliance therewith shall be confirmed by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to release of surety by the Board of Aldermen.
Street
Pavement Type and Thickness
Bituminous
Cement Concrete
Local
8 inch (6 inch base)
6 inch (6 inch base)
Collector
10 inch (6 inch base)
6 inch (6 inch base)
Major
13 inch (6 inch base)
10 inch (6 inch base)
2. 
Alleys. If alleys are required by these regulations, then they shall be constructed of chip and seal not less than seven ( 7) inches thick ( six ( 6) inch base) unless traffic loading requires additional construction. Any alley construction requires approval of the Planning Commission.
3. 
Storm Drainage. The subdivider shall install culverts, rip-rap slopes, stabilized ditches, and other improvements to adequately handle storm water. All structural improvements shall comply with the Building Code adopted by the City and shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to construction.
4. 
Sanitary Sewers And Other Utilities. The subdivider shall be responsible for the proper installation of all utilities including sanitary sewers, and connection to approved treatment facilities and water supply approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, natural gas, electricity, and telephone service. Such utilities shall be installed according to the specifications and minimum standards of the controlling utility company or public agency. However, distribution lines, power, telephone, and others shall be installed underground, and all gas meters must be located within three (3) feet of the building foundation if located within front yards in all subdivisions in which the final plat is approved by the Board of Aldermen after the passage of these regulations. Utility sleeves shall be provided at the time of street construction for extensions of water mains and other utilities. Location and sizes shall be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. 
Street Signs. The subdivider shall install street signs at all intersections within the subdivision. Such street signs shall follow the street names designated on the approved final plat and shall comply with the specifications of the City.
6. 
Grading. Grading of land within the 50-year flood plain or watercourse designated and delineated as being subject to flood hazard shall not be permitted unless sufficient topographic and hydrologic data developed by a licensed engineer or qualified geologist is presented to the Commission indicating that such action shall not have detrimental influence on the flow characteristics of the stream or watercourse. Sediment basins may be required by the Commission to remove sediment from runoff waters from areas being developed.
[Code 1999 §410.160; Ord. No. 479 Art. VII, 11-9-1995]
A. 
Installation Surety. The proper installation of street pavement, curbs, or curb and gutter, walks, storm drainage facilities, and street signs shall be guaranteed by the subdivider or his/her agent or surety in the form of surety bond, cashier's check, escrow account or other like surety. Such surety shall be to the favor of the City and shall be satisfactory at the time construction plans are submitted for approval and prior to issuance of a building permit. The amount of surety shall be for two hundred percent (200%) of the full cost of improvements as estimated by a registered engineer licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and shall remain in effect until final acceptance of all improvements by the Planning and Zoning Commission and acceptance of the performance bond.
Such surety shall be properly executed prior to any grading or construction and may be released in segments upon written approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and by action of the Board of Aldermen. A building permit shall not be issued for any lot or tract in a residential subdivision which abuts a street for which surety has not been furnished.
B. 
Performance Bond. In addition to the above surety requirement, a performance bond to the favor of the City of Seymour shall be provided by the subdivider including all streets, curb and gutter, alleys, sidewalks, sanitary sewer installation, and drainage structures. Such bond shall be in effect prior to acceptance of the improvements and shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years from acceptance.