The improvements prescribed in this chapter are required as a condition of approval of a subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium. The required improvements described in this chapter shall be installed, furnished, and financed at the sole expense of the subdivider or condominium developer. However, in the case of required improvements in a commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential area, the cost of such improvements, at the sole discretion of the Village Board, may be financed through special assessments. A contract, or "subdivider's agreement," with the subdivider and/or condominium developer as specified under § 335-13 of this chapter shall be required. Financial sureties described in § 335-13 of this chapter shall be required.
The required improvements set forth in this chapter shall be installed in accordance with the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development."[1] Where the Village has no prescribed standards and specifications, the improvements shall be made in accordance with good engineering practices, approved prior to the commencement of construction by the Village Engineer.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
The subdivider shall install survey monuments, placed in accordance with the requirements of § 236.15, Wis. Stats., and as may be required by the Village Engineer.
A.
Right-of-way and roadbed grading. After the installation of temporary block corner monuments by the subdivider and establishment of street grades, the subdivider shall grade the full width of the right-of-way of all streets proposed to be dedicated in accordance with plans and standard specifications approved by the Village and in conformance with the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development."[1] The subdivider shall grade the roadbeds in the street rights-of-way to subgrade.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
B.
Grading of cut and filled lands. Cut and filled lands shall be graded to a maximum slope of one to four or the soil's angle of repose, whichever is the lesser, and covered with permanent vegetation.
C.
Preservation of septic field areas during grading. During grading operations, every effort shall be made by the subdivider to preserve and protect any septic field areas from damage.
D.
Preservation of existing trees during grading. During grading operations, every effort shall be made by the subdivider to preserve and protect from damage those existing trees identified in the natural resource protection plan to be preserved and retained as a part of the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium approval. (See § 335-84 of this chapter.)
A.
Roadway surfacing. After the installation of all required utility and stormwater drainage improvements, the subdivider shall surface all roadways in streets proposed to be dedicated to the widths prescribed by these regulations and the Village's Comprehensive Plan or plan components.
B.
Required surfacing specifications. Said surfacing shall be done in accordance with plans and standard specifications approved by the Village, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
In all subdivisions, certified survey maps, and condominiums located in urban areas as defined herein (see also Table 1.[1]), the Plan Commission shall require the subdivider to construct concrete curbs and gutters in accordance with plans and "Standards and Specifications for Development"[2] as approved by the Village. Wherever possible, provision shall be made at the time of construction for driveway access curb cuts.
Sidewalks shall be required by the Plan Commission in the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium located in urban areas (See Table 1.[1]) to accommodate safe and adequate pedestrian circulation. Where sidewalks are provided, they shall be a minimum of five feet in width and be located within a dedicated public right-of-way or pedestrian access easement. If the sidewalk is to be located within a pedestrian access easement, said easement shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width, as specified in Table 1 of this chapter.
When permanent rural street sections have been approved by the Plan Commission, the subdivider shall finish grade all shoulders and road ditches, install all necessary culverts at intersections and, if required, surface ditch inverts to prevent erosion and sedimentation in accordance with plans and standard specifications approved by the Village, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development,"[1] and as set forth in this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
The subdivider or condominium developer shall install required bicycle paths and trails in accordance with the plans and specifications, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development,"[1] approved by the Village. The subdivider shall assume the entire cost of such bicycle paths and trails except in the case of dual bicycle paths and streets. The added cost for streets wider than those required by Table 1,[2] in order to accommodate bicycle paths and trails, shall be the responsibility of the municipality charged with the maintenance of the proposed facility. In the event the subdivider wishes to install dual-lane facilities, which may not be required by the Village, the total cost of such improvements shall be borne by the subdivider or condominium developer.
When public sanitary sewer facilities are available to the subdivision plat, certified survey map or condominium, the subdivider or condominium developer shall construct sanitary sewer facilities in such a manner as to make adequate sanitary sewer service available to each lot within the subdivision or certified survey map or dwelling unit within a condominium. In addition:
A.
Extent of required installation of lateral sewer lines. The Plan Commission shall require the installation of sewer laterals to a distance of five feet beyond the street lot line.
B.
Plans and specifications required. The size, type and installation of all sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer laterals constructed or proposed to be constructed shall be in accordance with the "Standard Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Improvements"[1] approved by the Village of Salem Lakes.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
C.
Costs associated with sanitary sewers eight inches or less in diameter. The subdivider shall assume the cost of installing all sanitary sewers that are eight inches in diameter or less.
D.
Costs associated with sanitary sewers larger than eight inches in diameter. If larger than eight-inch diameter sanitary sewers are required to handle the contemplated sewage flows, the costs of such larger sewers shall be prorated in proportion to the ratio which the total sewage of the proposed subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium is to the total sewage capacity to be served by such larger sewer, and the excess cost shall be either borne by the Village of Salem Lakes or assessed against the total tributary sewer area.
E.
Sanitary sewer availability and requirements for installation. The subdivider or condominium developer shall install sanitary sewers in accordance with this chapter and specifications of the Village, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development,"[2] when it is determined that the proposed subdivision or minor land division lies within a public sanitary sewer service area, and sanitary sewer facilities are programmed to be extended to the proposed subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium within six years.
(1)
Until such time as the public sewers within the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium can be connected to the community public system, they shall be temporarily capped.
(2)
No private or public use shall be connected to the sewers within the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium until such sewers are connected to the larger community system.
(3)
The subdivider or condominium developer shall indicate on the face of the subdivision plat, certified survey map, or condominium plat that the owner of private uses within the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium shall connect such uses to the sewers in the subdivision or minor land division at the time such sewers are connected to the community sewer system and that the Village be held harmless for any damages or costs incurred to disconnect and abandon any on-site sanitary sewer disposal system then in place and any costs associated with connection to the public sewer mains.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
The subdivider shall construct stormwater drainage facilities adequate to serve the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium. These facilities may include curbs and gutters, catch basins and inlets, storm sewers, road ditches, open channels, water retention and detention structures, basins, and settling basins. All such facilities shall be of adequate size and grade to hydraulically accommodate the maximum potential volumes of flow and shall be so designed as to prevent and control soil erosion and sedimentation and to present no hazards to life or property. In addition:
A.
Stormwater management plan required. A stormwater management plan shall be prepared, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)
Existing and proposed topography, at one-foot contour intervals, of the proposed subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium.
(2)
Proposed elevations of all streets.
(3)
Proposed drainage swales.
(4)
Proposed storm sewers, manholes, and inlets design information and calculations.
(5)
Construction site erosion facilities.
(6)
A report showing the drainage basin for the entire area where the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium is located, including estimates of the total acreage in the drainage basin and percentage of the drainage basin within the proposed subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium.
(7)
Location of any planned stormwater detention and/or retention basins and applicable calculations for their sizing and design.
(8)
Calculations relating to the amount of runoff from the site of the proposed subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium prior to development and anticipated runoff following the development of the site.
(9)
Stormwater management agreements.
(10)
Final stormwater basins in CAD format or approved equal by Village Engineer.
(11)
WinSlamm files or approved equal by Village Engineer.
B.
Unpaved street gutters.
(1)
These shall be permitted and shall be shaped and seeded and/or sodded as grassed waterways.
(2)
The subdivider is encouraged to use natural wetland plant materials where possible.
(3)
Where the velocity of flow is in excess of four feet per second on soils having a severe or very severe erosion hazard and in excess of six feet per second on soils having a moderate, slight, or very slight erosion hazard, the subdivider shall meander the waterway or install a paved invert or check dams, flumes, or other energy-dissipating devices.
C.
Drainage facilities.
(1)
These shall, if required, include water detention and retention basins, structures, and settling basins so as to prevent erosion and sedimentation where such facilities discharge into streams or lakes.
(2)
The design criteria and the size, type, grades, and installation of all stormwater drains and sewers and other cross section, invert and erosion control paving check dams, flumes, or other energy-dissipating structures and seeding and/or sodding of open channels and unpaved road ditches proposed to be constructed shall be in accordance with the plans and standard specifications, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development,"[2] approved by the Village.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
D.
Storm sewers.
(1)
The subdivider or condominium developer shall install storm sewers within the proposed subdivision, certified survey map or condominium in accordance with the plans and standards specifications, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development," approved by the Village.
(2)
The subdivider or condominium developer shall assume the cost of storm sewer installation; provided, however, that the cost of larger storm sewers necessary to serve tributary drainage areas lying outside of the proposed subdivision, certified survey map or condominium shall be prorated in proportion to the ratio which the total area of the proposed subdivision, certified survey map or condominium is to the total drainage area to be served by such storm sewer. The excess costs shall be borne by the Village or assessed against the total tributary drainage area.
A.
Adequate water supply facilities to be made available. When public water supply and distribution facilities are available to the subdivision plat, certified survey map, or condominium, or when it is proposed to establish a private water supply and distribution system to serve two or more lots or dwelling units, the subdivider or condominium developer shall cause such water supply and distribution facilities to be installed in such a manner as to make adequate water service available to each lot within the subdivision or certified survey map or to each condominium dwelling unit. The subdivider or condominium developer shall make provision for adequate private water systems as required by the Village in accordance with the standards of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
B.
Water supply facilities requirements. Water supply and distribution facilities to be installed as set forth in Subsection A, shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1)
Water laterals to a distance of five beyond the street lot line. The subdivider or developer shall install water laterals. Curb stops shall be located at the street lot line.
(2)
Size, type, and installation of public and private water mains. The size, type, and installation of all public water mains proposed to be constructed shall be in accordance with plans and standard specifications, including the "Village of Salem Lakes Standard Specifications for Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements,"[1] approved by the Village.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standard Specifications for Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements are on file in the Village offices.
(3)
Costs of installing water mains, water laterals, water system appurtenances or wells. The subdivider or condominium developer shall assume the cost of installing all water mains, water laterals, water system appurtenances or wells within the proposed subdivision, certified survey map or condominium except for the added cost of installing public water mains greater than eight inches in diameter. The cost of such larger water mains or other water-system-related facilities shall be prorated in proportion to the ratio which the total flow and amount required by the proposed subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium is to the total water service area flow and amount requirements for the larger water main, and the excess cost shall either be borne by the Village of Salem Lakes or assessed against the total water service area.
(4)
Installation of water main. The subdivider or condominium developer shall install water mains in accordance with this chapter and specifications of the Village, including the "Village of Salem Lakes Standard Specifications for Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements."
(a)
Until such time as the public water mains within the subdivision or condominium can be connected to a municipal water supply system, they shall be temporarily capped.
(b)
No private or public use shall be connected to the water mains within the subdivision or condominium until such water mains are connected to a municipal water supply system.
(c)
The subdivider or condominium developer shall indicate on the face of the subdivision plat or condominium plat that the owner of private uses within the subdivision plat or condominium plat shall connect such uses to the water mains within the subdivision plat or condominium upon receipt of notice from the Village that a municipal water supply system is available for use, and that the Village is held harmless for any damages or costs and abandon any on-site water supply system then in place and any costs associated with connection to the public water mains.
C.
Fire-control facilities. The subdivider or developer shall install fire hydrants in accordance with the Village's standards and specifications, as in effect from time to time, where public water mains are available within the subdivision or development. Dry hydrants shall be installed in accordance with such standards and specifications where natural or man-made water sources are reasonably accessible within or adjacent to a subdivision or development. "Man-made sources" shall include detention basins, public pools and in-ground water holding tanks. This shall not be construed, however, to require the installation of public pools or in-ground water holding tanks. Dry hydrants may be installed where not otherwise required, in the developer's or subdivider's discretion, but, if so installed, shall conform to the Village's standards and specifications.
A.
The subdivider or condominium developer shall cause appropriate utilities, such as gas, electrical power, cable television, and telephone facilities, to be installed in such a manner as to make adequate service available to each lot in the subdivision or certified survey map and to each dwelling unit in a condominium.
B.
No such electrical, cable television, or telephone service shall be located on overhead poles. In addition, plans indicating the proposed location of all gas, electrical power and telephone, and distribution and transmission lines required to service the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium shall be approved by the Village.
The subdivider or condominium developer shall install street lamps along all streets proposed to be dedicated to the public. Said streetlights shall meet the following standards:
A.
Pole and luminaire design. The design of the streetlights shall be compatible with the neighborhood and type of development proposed. Streetlight pole and luminaire design shall meet the requirements set forth in the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
B.
Distribution and placement. Streetlights shall be placed at each street intersection and at each interior block location and other spacing as required by the Village Engineer.
The subdivider or condominium developer shall install traffic control and street name signs along all streets proposed to be dedicated to the public. Traffic control and street name signs shall meet the following standards:
A.
Traffic control signs. The design and placement of traffic control signs shall follow state regulations or the requirements specified in the most current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways published by the United States Department of Transportation.
B.
Street name signs. The subdivider shall coordinate the installation of street name signs with the Village. Street name signs shall be installed so as to be free of visual obstructions.
In all subdivisions, certified survey maps, and condominiums, the Village shall require the subdivider to plant a minimum of one street tree of a Village-approved species[1] and of a minimum DBH of two inches for each 50 feet of lot frontage on each side of all streets to be dedicated to the public. Said required street trees shall be planted within the public right-of-way curb lawn area. All required street trees shall be installed by the subdivider in accordance with plans and specifications, including the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development,"[2] and those plans and specifications approved by the Plan Commission. In addition:
A.
Minimum distance to utility poles. No street trees shall be planted less than 15 feet from a utility pole.
B.
Minimum distance to driveways. No street trees shall be planted less than five feet from a driveway.
C.
Minimum distance to sidewalks. No street trees shall be planted less than three feet from a sidewalk.
D.
Street tree guarantee required. The subdivider shall guarantee to replace any required street tree not surviving one year from the date of the Village's approval of planting at the site. In no case shall it conflict with the surety bond herein and elsewhere described in this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: For a list of Village-approved species, see Appendix G, which is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
The subdivider shall plant those grasses, trees, and vines, a species and size as approved by the Plan Commission, necessary to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation. In addition:
A.
Installation of protection and rehabilitation measures. The Plan Commission shall require the subdivider to provide or install certain protection and rehabilitation measures, such as fencing, sloping, seeding, riprap, revetments, jetties, clearing, dredging, snagging, drop structures, brush mats, willow poles, and grade stabilization structures. Protection and rehabilitation measures shall be in conformance with Chapter 260, Erosion Control and Stormwater Management, Article I, Construction Site Erosion Control, of the Code of the Village of Salem Lakes and the Village's "Standards and Specifications for Development."[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Standards and Specifications for Development are on file in the Village offices.
B.
Tree cutting and shrubbery clearing limitations. Tree cutting and shrubbery clearing shall not exceed the requirements of Chapter 490, Zoning and Shoreland/Floodplain Zoning, of this Code for the specified zoning district, the limitations set forth in this chapter for natural resource features protection, and the approved natural resource features protection plan for the property as described in Article IV of this chapter and shall be so conducted as to prevent erosion and sedimentation, preserve and improve scenic qualities, and, during foliation, substantially screen any development from stream or lake users.
C.
Maximum width of paths and trails in wooded and wetland areas. Paths and trails in wooded and wetland areas shall not exceed 10 feet in width unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission and shall be so designed and constructed as to result in the least removal and disruption of trees and shrubs and the minimum impairment of natural beauty. Any easements for such paths and/or trails shall meet those minimum requirements as set forth in Table 1[3] of this chapter.
D.
Earthmoving. Earthmoving, such as grading, topsoil removal, mineral extraction, stream course changing, road cutting, waterway construction or enlargement, removal of stream or lake bed materials, excavation, channel clearing, ditching, drain tile laying, dredging, and lagooning, shall be so conducted as to prevent erosion and sedimentation and to least disturb the natural fauna, flora, watercourse, water regimen, and topography. (See §§ 335-65, 335-83, and 335-84 of this chapter.)
E.
Review of the conduct of cutting, clearing, and moving. Review of the conduct of such cutting, clearing, and moving may be requested of Kenosha County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) by the Village Planner or the Plan Commission as they deem appropriate.
F.
Topsoil preservation. Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed on all previously regraded surfaces so as to provide at least four inches of even topsoil cover to all previously disturbed areas of the subdivision, certified survey map, condominium or multiple-family dwelling development and shall be stabilized from erosion by seeding or planting.
G.
Slope and terrace protection. Areas of cuts, fills, and terraces shall be landscaped sufficiently to prevent erosion. All roadway slopes steeper than one foot vertically to four feet horizontally shall be planted and stabilized with ground cover appropriate for the purpose and for soil conditions, water availability, and the environment.
A.
Improvements to be extended to farthest limit of parcel or lot. Any and all improvements or utility services required by this chapter, or a municipality's ordinance for areas within that municipality's extraterritorial plat jurisdiction, for the subdivision, certified survey map, or condominium shall be extended to the farthest limit of the parcel or lot upon which a building permit is requested unless the owner is excused from meeting such requirement by the Plan Commission.