[1975 Code § 22.04]
The improvements in this chapter are required to be constructed in a subdivision.
[1975 Code § 22.04]
A. 
Storm Drains: An adequate system of storm water drainage shall be constructed and installed, consisting of pipes, tiles, manholes, detention basins, inlets and other necessary facilities, that will adequately drain the subdivision and protect roadway pavements, and will prevent the accumulation of storm water at any place under normal conditions. Open ditches shall be avoided, if possible, but shall be permitted whenever curb and gutter is not constructed along the outside lines of street pavements.
[Amended by Ord. 41, 12-20-1976; 2003 Code]
B. 
Sanitary Sewers: When located within the service area of a public sanitary sewerage system, sanitary sewer mains shall be constructed throughout the entire subdivision in such manner as to serve adequately all lots and tracts with connection to such public system.
[1975 Code § 22.04; amended by 2003 Code]
A. 
Mains: When located within the service area of a public water system, water mains not less than six inches in diameter shall be constructed throughout the entire subdivision in such manner as to serve adequately all lots and tracts with connection to such public system, together with shutoff valves and fire hydrants.
B. 
Hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be installed throughout the entire water system at intervals of not exceeding 400 feet. Every fire hydrant shall meet City water department specifications.
[1975 Code § 22.04; amended by 2003 Code]
A. 
Construction To Connect With Mains Required: House services shall be constructed to connect with the utility service mains constructed within any street or thoroughfare to serve each adjoining lot, tract or building site. Such house services shall extend from the main to a point at least eight feet beyond the outside curb lines of the proposed roadway pavement in the street, and at least one foot beyond, the outside lines of the proposed alley pavement.
B. 
Location: All such house services connected with utility mains constructed within any street or thoroughfare shall be located at the approximate center of each lot, and no deviation shall be made from this requirement except upon prior approval of the City Administrator or his designee.
C. 
Map Required: Upon completion of the construction of all house service connections with utility mains, as built accurate map or maps showing the exact location of all such mains, together with manholes, shutoff valves and other similar facilities being a part thereof, by distance in feet from street lines, and of all such house service connections in distances in feet from the side lot lines, approved by the City Administrator or his designee, shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
[1975 Code § 22.04]
A. 
Grading And Base Course: All streets shall be graded and furnished with a base course of compacted crushed stone or gravel to a thickness and width as determined by the City Administrator or his designee.
B. 
Underground Utility Work: After grading of the streets is completed and approved, and before the base course of the roadway pavement is laid, all of the underground work, such as sewer, water and gas mains, house service connections therewith, and any underground conduits for electric and telephone lines, shall be completely installed in place and approved. In addition, as built maps showing all utility locations will be provided.
C. 
Preparation For Surface Course:
1. 
The surface course of the roadway pavement shall not be laid until the backfilling of all trenches dug for the installation of the aforementioned utility services have completely settled, or compacted to the satisfaction of the City Administrator or his designee.
[Amended by 2003 Code]
2. 
Before the surface course of the roadway pavement is laid, all depressions in the base course shall be properly filled and brought to the required grade so as to create a level surface.
[Ord. 41, 12-20-1976; amended by 2003 Code]
A suitable curb and gutter shall be constructed along the outside lines of all street pavements. The type of curb and gutter shall be subject to the approval of the City Administrator or his designee. In the event a variance is granted and curb and gutter is not provided, the street shall be constructed with ditches in accordance with a typical cross section which shall be subject to approval by the City Administrator or his designee. Pipe culverts shall be provided at every private entrance and at all street intersections as required and be of the type and size which shall be subject to approval by the City Administrator or his designee.
[1975 Code § 22.04; amended by 2003 Code]
A. 
Shall Be Required: If the property subdivided is located within the corporate limits of the City or immediately adjacent thereto, sidewalks shall be required by the Council.
B. 
Construction Specifications: Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications approved and used by the City for sidewalk construction.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Section 7-1-9 of this Code.
[1975 Code § 22.04; amended by 2003 Code]
If any trees are proposed to be planted on any part of the subdivision devoted to public use, the species of trees and the location thereof shall be subject to existing policy.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Section 7-3-1 of this Code.
[1975 Code § 22.04; amended by 2003 Code]
All public improvements to be made under the provisions of this title shall be inspected during the course of construction by the City Administrator or his designee. The compensation for such inspection and other costs incurred in connection with such inspection shall be paid by the subdivider to the City. The final completion of all such improvements shall be subject to the approval thereof by the City Administrator or his designee.