A. 
The subdivider shall be required to provide and install the improvements listed in § 311-14 below as a condition for final approval for recording the final plat, or the subdivider may post performance guarantee in lieu thereof pursuant to § 311-9G of this chapter.
(1) 
Prior to final approval, if the applicant has not installed all improvements meeting the requirements of this chapter, he shall have filed with the City a performance guarantee sufficient in the amount to cover 120% of the cost of all such improvements or uncompleted portions thereof as estimated by the City Engineer, and assuring the installation of such uncompleted improvements on or before an agreed date. Such performance guarantee may be in the form of a performance bond which shall be issued by a bonding or surety company approved by City Council; a certified check, returnable to the subdivider after full compliance; or any other type of surety approved by the City Solicitor.
(2) 
The performance guarantee shall be approved by the City Solicitor as to form, sufficiency and execution. Such performance guarantee shall run for a period to be fixed by the Planning Board but, in no case, for a term of more than three years. However, with the consent of the owner and the surety, if there be one, the City Council may by resolution extend the term of such performance guarantee for an additional period not to exceed one year. Prior to the release of the performance bond, the developer shall provide as-built details indicating the improvements as constructed and as approved by the City Engineer.
B. 
All required improvements shall be installed or constructed in accordance with the design standards set forth in Article VI of this chapter or in accordance with standards and specifications adopted by appropriate county or state agency or such other governmental agency or utility commission as may have jurisdiction over a particular improvement.
(1) 
When there is a conflict between the standards set forth in this chapter and those adopted by other governmental agencies, the more strict standards shall apply, and the subdivider shall install the improvements as though the more strict standards were a part of this chapter.
(2) 
Standards set forth in this chapter are considered to be minimum standards. However, nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting the subdivider from installing improvements meeting higher standards than the minimum requirements.
The following improvements shall be installed or provided by the subdivider in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer and the Planning Board:
A. 
Streets.
(1) 
Graded and gravelled roadbed and cartway wearing surface on all new streets within and adjacent to the subdivision.
(2) 
Existing streets which do not meet the requirements of this chapter with regard to width or type of construction shall be widened and brought into conformity on that portion of the street within or adjoining the subdivision.
(3) 
Curbs and gutters on all streets.
(4) 
Street trees where required by the Planning Board.
(5) 
Street name signs at all street intersections.
(6) 
Streetlighting.
B. 
Sidewalks.
(1) 
Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets.
(2) 
Crosswalks and other pedestrianways where required by the Planning Board.
C. 
Utility and drainage easements. Where it is practical, utility easements shall be located at the rear of the subdivision lots.
D. 
Utilities.
(1) 
All electric, telephone and communication service lines and main lines shall be placed underground.
(2) 
Water mains, fire hydrants and water distribution system.
(3) 
Sanitary sewer system.
(4) 
No underground installation shall be covered until inspected and approved by the City Engineer.
E. 
Surface drainage and flood control facilities.
(1) 
The subdivision shall be provided with such storm drains, culverts, drainageways, or other works as are necessary to collect and dispose of surface and storm water originating on or flowing across the subdivision, in order to prevent inundation and damage to streets, lots, and buildings.
(2) 
All drainage problems shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and are subject to his approval in accordance with accepted engineering methods.
F. 
Erosion and sedimentation control. All subdivision plans shall include adequate provision for erosion and sediment control, both during construction and after completion of construction.
G. 
Topsoil protection.
(1) 
No topsoil shall be removed from the site or used as spoil.
(2) 
Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed so as to provide at least six inches of cover to all areas of the subdivision.
H. 
Recreation and open space.
I. 
Planted buffer areas. Planted buffer areas shall be provided where the Planning Board determines that buffer planting is necessary to protect the general welfare of the public.
J. 
Compensatory planting. The subdivider shall replace natural growth of trees and shrubs removed in the process of developing the subdivision as directed by the Planning Board.
K. 
Monuments. Surveyor's monuments shall be placed in accordance with the Map Filing Act, P.L. 1960, c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq.).
L. 
Off-site improvements.
A. 
Inspection.
(1) 
All improvements shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City Engineer, who shall be notified by the developer at least 24 hours prior to the start of construction.
(2) 
All improvements are subject to inspection during construction and upon completion.
B. 
Approval.
(1) 
No improvement shall be approved by the City Engineer until he has received accurate as-built drawings, detailed description of location, and the completion date of the improvement as it was actually constructed.
(2) 
No utility shall be covered until approval is given by the City Engineer.
(3) 
No street base or surface shall be installed until any utility improvement located thereunder has been inspected and approved by the City Engineer.
(4) 
Approval of improvements by the City Engineer does not relieve the subdivider of his responsibility to obtain approval from county, state or other government agency or such public utility commission as may have jurisdiction over the improvement.