16-28-040 IMPROVEMENTS: STREETS

A. Prior to the commencement of construction, the subdivider shall furnish to the City Engineer a complete set of construction plans and profiles of all streets, existing and proposed, within the subdivision. Plans are to be prepared by a licensed professional Engineer and shall be accompanied by the final plat. Construction plans must be approved by the City Engineer prior to commencement of construction. The City Engineer shall, within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty days from the receipt of the plans, notify the subdivider of approval or disapproval and in case of disapproval of the reasons therefore. Such plans and profiles shall include: 1. The designation of limits of work to be done; 2. The location of the benchmark and its true elevation according to City datum, all profiles to be referred to that datum; 3. Profiles which indicate the finished and existing grades for each side of the street. Separate profiles, clearly designated, shall be made for each side of the street; 4. Construction plans which include the details of street cross sections, location, elevation of manholes, catch basins, storm sewers, elevations and location of fire hydrants and any other items that may be applicable such as curb and gutter, etc.; 5. Complete data for field layout and office checking; 6. On curb returns, at least two (2) additional control points for elevation besides those at points of curvature. Control points shall be staked in the field; 7. The street address of the project. B. Grades of streets shall not be in excess of eight percent (8%). C. All streets within the subdivision shall be constructed in accordance with construction standards set forth in Title 12 on a north, south, east, west grid system except under special circumstances approved by the City. D. At a minimum, street lighting shall be provided at every intersection. The street lighting shall be, at the expense of the developer, installed by Enterprise City. E. Street trees for shade and beautification are encouraged and may be planted at the option of the developer in accordance with a planting plan approved by Enterprise City. The planting plan must show location for plantings, tree species, and specifications for typical planting. F. If curbs and gutters are installed they shall meet the specifications as outlined in Title 12. G. Storm water inlets and catch basins shall be provided at points approved by the City Engineer. H. All curb corners shall have a radius of not less than twenty-five feet and at intersections involving collector or major streets of not less than twenty-five feet. I. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provisions for the continuation of the existing streets in adjoining areas and shall provide access to un-subdivided adjoining areas. New streets must connect with existing public streets. J. Minor streets shall approach the major or collector streets at an angle of not less than eighty degrees. K. Fire hydrants shall be installed in all subdivisions in accordance with the regulations of the City and at the developer’s expense. L. A non-climbable chain link fence or City approved equivalent shall be installed in any area designated by the City as of potential hazardous nature. M. Dedicated walkways may be required by the City. N. Street name signs and other traffic regularity signs, conforming to the design and specifications and in the number provided by the standards, rules and regulations of the City, shall be provided by the developer at all street intersections. Installation shall be made by the City to ensure uniformity. O. Temporary Billboards used for advertising the subdivision shall be approved by the planning commission on a case by case basis. (Ord. 2002-04, 2002)