The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the design, construction,
inspection, approval, and maintenance of private roads within the
City.
[Amended 10-15-2003;
at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
A. A private road shall be built in accordance with the City of Lapeer
Construction Specifications, as amended from time to time.
B. A maintenance agreement shall be submitted to the City Attorney for
review and approval prior to construction of a private road. The maintenance
agreement shall be recorded with the sale of each lot served by a
private road.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
Prior to commencement of construction, the applicant shall file
with the Building Department a cash deposit, money order, cashier
check, certified check, certificate of deposit, irrevocable bank letter
of credit or surety bond acceptable to the City sufficient to cover
the total cost of the required road improvements. When the work is
completed by the applicant and approved by the City, the bond will
be released to the applicant.