This article establishes and defines the improvements which
the proprietor will be required to provide as conditions for beginning
construction and final plat approval; outlines the procedures and
responsibilities of the proprietor and the various public officials
and agencies concerned with the planning, design, construction, financing,
and administration of improvements; and establishes procedures for
assuring compliance with these requirements.
The proprietor shall be required to install the following improvements
in accordance with the conditions and specifications of this chapter.
A. Monuments. Monuments and iron pipe lot corners shall be set in accordance
with the Land Division Act and the rules of the State Department of
Treasury.
B. Streets and alleys. All streets, curbs, gutters, and alleys shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the County Road Commission and as provided in §
12-15 of this chapter.
C. Public utilities. Public utilities placed in street rights-of-way shall be located in accordance with County Road Commission requirements and §
12-15 of this chapter.
(1) Storm drainage.
(a) An adequate storm drainage system, including necessary storm sewer
drain inlets, manholes, culverts, bridges and other appurtenances,
shall be required in all subdivisions, and shall be provided by the
proprietor.
(b) All proposed storm drainage construction plans shall be approved
by Pittsfield Township, the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner and
the Washtenaw County Road Commission where applicable. Construction
shall follow the current rules, regulations, specifications and procedures
promulgated by the State of Michigan, Pittsfield Township, the Washtenaw
County Drain Commissioner and where applicable the Washtenaw County
Road Commission.
(2) Water supply system.
(a) A proposed subdivision that is located in the Township's water
and sewer service district shall connect to the Township water system.
The proprietor shall provide, at his or her expense, all the required
water lines and appurtenances. All elements of the installations shall
conform to the current rules, regulations, specifications and procedures
promulgated by the State of Michigan and Pittsfield Township.
(b) Individual wells may be permitted in proposed subdivisions that are
not located in the Township water and sewer service district in accordance
with the current rules, regulations, specifications and procedures
promulgated by the State of Michigan and the Washtenaw County Environmental
Health Division.
(3) Sanitary sewer system.
(a) A proposed subdivision that is located in the Township's water
and sewer district shall connect to the Township's water and
sewer system. The proprietor shall provide, at his or her expense,
all required sanitary sewers and their appurtenances in compliance
with the current rules, regulations, specifications and procedures
promulgated by the State of Michigan and Pittsfield Township.
(b) If the proposed subdivision is not located in the Township's
water and sewer service district, septic tanks and disposal fields
on individual lots may be permitted if in compliance with the current
rules, regulations, specifications and procedures promulgated by the
State of Michigan and the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division.
(4) Gas, wire, and cable utilities. The proprietor shall arrange for all lines for telephone, electric, television, and other similar services distributed by wire or cable to be installed underground and may arrange for gas distribution facilities throughout a subdivided area. Overhead lines and facilities may be permitted as set forth in §
12-21C.
D. Street name signs. Street name signs shall be installed by the Washtenaw
County Road Commission at the expense of the proprietor. Temporary
street signs with contrasting characters at least six inches in height
shall be installed before any building permits are issued and must
remain installed in a sound manner until Washtenaw County Road Commission
street name signs are installed.
E. Sidewalks and pedestrianways. Sidewalks and pedestrianways shall be provided by the proprietor in accordance with §
12-18 of this chapter.
F. Recreation sites. Sites for recreation facilities shall be provided by the proprietor as set forth in §
12-23 of this chapter.
G. School sites. Sites for schools shall be provided by the proprietor as set forth in §
12-23 of this chapter.
H. Trees and landscaping. Trees and landscaping shall be provided by the proprietor in accordance with §
12-29 of this chapter.
I. Streetlighting. Streetlighting shall be located and installed in accordance with public utilities or community recommendations and §
12-30 of this chapter.
J. Driveways. All driveway openings, from the street surface edge to
the property line, shall be installed in conformance to standards
of the Washtenaw County Road Commission, or, when applicable, to standards
of the Michigan Department of Transportation.
K. Erosion and sedimentation control. Installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures shall comply with the requirements of Chapter
8, Environment, Article
II, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Code of Pittsfield Charter Township, must be accomplished by the proprietor as specified in the preliminary plat as finally approved and are subject to fees and financial guarantees of performance established by Pittsfield Township.
The proprietor shall bear the final responsibility for the installation
and construction of all required improvements according to the provisions
of this chapter and to the standards and specifications of the various
public agencies.
Approval of installation and construction shall not constitute
acceptance by the Township of the improvement for dedication purposes.
The proprietor shall pay all inspection costs incurred by the
Township according to schedules determined by the Township Board of
Trustees by deposit made at the time of approval of the final plat.
Any funds not used by the Township in its inspections shall be refunded
to the proprietor when the subdivision, or stage thereof, is completed.
The proprietor shall pay to the Township an amount by which the inspection
charges exceed the deposited fee.
The proprietor shall be responsible for removal of all equipment,
material, and general construction debris from the subdivision and
from any lot, street, or public way or property therein or adjacent.
Burning of debris shall not be permitted.