1. (1)
   Health and Safety.  Require healthy and safe development patterns;
2. (2)
   Economic Development.  Promote economic development;
3. (3)
   Future Needs.  Protect the present and future needs of the subdivider and citizens;
4. (4)
   Harmonious Development.  Provide for the harmonious development, for the coordination and alignment of streets within subdivisions and with other existing or planned streets, or with other features of the City;
5. (5)
   Open Space.  Provide for appropriate open space for recreation, public facilities, light, and air;
6. (6)
   Capital Improvements Projects.  Ensure conformance of development plans with the capital improvements projects that the City undertakes;
7. (7)
   Compatibility.  Ensure that development is compatible with and properly integrated into existing and future neighborhoods;
8. (8)
   Acceptance and Maintenance.  Assure that facilities to be accepted and maintained by the City government are properly located and constructed;
9. (9)
   Infrastructure.  Facilitate adequate provision of transportation, potable water, wastewater, drainage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and,
10. (10)
    Contamination Protection.  Protect groundwater and surface water resources from contamination.

1. (1)
   Platting Required.  Unless a division of land is specifically exempted from the requirements to obtain a plat, as set forth in Paragraph (d), Exemption from Platting, it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to:

   1. (A)
      Subdivide any tract, lot, or parcel of land within the territorial limits of the City or within the City's ETJ until an appropriate plat of such subdivision is approved and recorded in conformity with this Article;
   2. (B)
      Construct any public or private street, utility service or facility, building, structure, or other improvements on any tract, lot, or parcel of land within the territorial limits of the City or the City's ETJ until an appropriate plat is approved and recorded in conformity with this Article; or,
   3. (C)
      Connect or serve any utility service or facility to any tract, lot, or parcel of land within the territorial limits of the City or the City's ETJ until an appropriate plat is approved and recorded in conformity with this Article. 
2. (2)
   Permits.  No building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, certificate of occupancy, or any other permit issued by the City will be issued for the construction or repair of any improvement or the occupancy of any building or structure until an appropriate plat is approved and recorded in conformity with this Article; and it shall be unlawful for any person to construct or repair any improvement, or occupy any building or structure, without first obtaining the appropriate permit from the City. 

1. (1)
   Easements and Rights-of-Way.  Dedication of an easement or right-of-way by separate instrument recorded with the Hutchinson County Clerk;
2. (2)
   Metes and Bounds with no Development.  Sale, inheritance, or gift of land by metes and bounds of tracts upon which no improvements, development, subdivision, or alteration is occurring;
3. (3)
   Court Order.  Divisions of land created by court order; 
4. (4)
   Large Lots with no Improvements.  A division of land into parcels, all of which are greater than five acres in area and have access to a public right-of-way, and where no public improvement is being dedicated;
5. (5)
   Cemetery Plots.  The selling of plots in cemeteries that comply with all state and local regulations; or,
6. (6)
   Government Acquisition.  The acquisition of land for a governmental purpose by dedication, condemnation, or easement.  

1. (1)
   City Code.  All applicable provisions of the City's Code of Ordinances;
2. (2)
   Public Health, Environment, Railroads, and Utilities.  The rules of the City of Borger Planning Department, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other applicable agencies;
3. (3)
   State Roadways.  The rules of the Texas Department of Transportation if the subdivision or any lot within it abuts a state-maintained roadway; and,
4. (4)
   Standard Specifications.  The specifications as adopted by the City or as required by the City. 

1. (1)
   Compliance with City Specifications.  All subdivision construction work located within the corporate limits or the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, such as street grading, drainage structures, curb and gutter, and installation of sanitary sewer and water systems, performed by the subdivider or his or her contractor shall be inspected during construction by the proper authority of the City and all such work shall comply with the specifications as adopted by the City or as required by the Director of Planning and Development.
2. (2)
   Submittals for Approval.  The proper authority of the City shall submit written approval to the City Secretary of the construction of streets, curbs and gutters, alleys, drainage structures, sanitary sewers, water system, and any other item which may be required prior to release or refunding of any bonds or deposits held by the City and prior to their acceptance for maintenance by the City.

Generally.  The public street system pattern within a subdivision shall provide:

1. (1)
   Access.  Adequate vehicular access to all properties within the subdivision;
2. (2)
   Connections.  Adequate street connections to adjacent properties outside the subdivision to ensure adequate traffic circulation within the general area;
3. (3)
   Extensions.  The continuation or appropriate extension of existing principal streets within the general area;
4. (4)
   Circulation.  Local street system serving properties to be developed for residential purposes which discourages through traffic while maintaining sufficient access and traffic movement for convenient circulation within the subdivision and access by fire, police, and other emergency services personnel; and,
5. (5)
   Traffic Demands.  A sufficient number of continuous streets to accommodate the traffic demands generated by the new development.
6. (6)
   Public Access Required.  Every lot and parcel in a subdivision shall be served by a public or private street.
7. (7)
   Reserve Strips.  There shall be no reserve strip at the end of a public or private street that limits access or connection to such street.

1. (1)
   Residential Properties.  Alleys may be used in conjunction with residential development to provide access to a parcel from the rear yard.   In alley-loaded subdivisions platted on or after the effective date of this ULDO, vehicular access from the front of the property is prohibited. Providing alleys allows for the incentives set forth in Subsection 14.01.213, Development Types.
2. (2)
   Commercial and Industrial Properties.  Alleys may be provided in all commercial and industrial areas; provided, however, that the Planning and Zoning Commission may waive the requirement where other definite and assured provision is made for service access, such as garbage pick-up, off-street loading and unloading, and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed.
3. (3)
   ROW Width.  Alleys shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 20 feet.
4. (4)
   Pavement.  All alleys shall have a paved width of 15 feet and shall consist of an improved hard surface for the entire width of the alley.
5. (5)
   Intersections and Alignment.  Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be avoided but where necessary, corners shall be cut off sufficiently to permit safe vehicular movement.
6. (6)
   Dead-End Alleys.  Dead-end alleys shall be avoided in subdivisions whenever possible unless natural resources, such as floodplains or open water prevent their connection to a local street and there is no alternative design that would serve all of the lots with alley access.  In this case, a cul-de-sac shall be provided at the dead-end of any such alley.
7. (7)
   Crossings.  Sidewalks shall continue across alleys at points of intersection.
8. (8)
   Service Meters.  Upon discretion of any utility company, natural gas and electric meters shall be readable from alleys, and not obstructed by fencing or landscaping.

1. (1)
   Setbacks.  Setbacks from private streets shall be measured in the same manner as setbacks from public streets.
2. (2)
   Connectivity.  Private streets will not materially interfere with street connectivity in the City or create an unreasonable impact on an abutting public street by curtailing opportunities for alternative travel routes.
3. (3)
   Adopted Plans.  Private streets shall not interfere with the implementation of any adopted City plans, capital improvements plans, or plans for construction or expansion of state or federal highways.
4. (4)
   All private streets shall have an easement recorded for their entire length and width that meets the standards of Subsection 14.03.207, Easements, and provides access to the subdivision for all residents, visitors, customers, employees, utility providers, and public safety personnel.
5. (5)
   Private streets shall be laid out, designed, and constructed in the same manner and to the same standards as public streets.

1. (1)
   Street Curve Requirements. 

   1. (A)
      Major Streets.  Major streets shall have a minimum radius at the centerline of 800 feet.
   2. (B)
      Secondary Streets.  Secondary streets shall have a minimum radius at the centerline of 300 feet.
   3. (C)
      Minor or Local Streets.  Minor or local residential streets shall have a minimum radius at the centerline of 150 feet, except in special circumstances the Planning and Zoning Commission may approve a minor or local residential street with a smaller radius.
   4. (D)
      Reverse Curves. Reverse curves shall be separated by a tangent distance of at least 100 feet.
2. (2)
   Street Jogs.  Jogs in streets shall be avoided in subdivisions unless the use of a street jog is unavoidable due to natural features, such as topography, large tree stands, wetlands, or bodies of water.  When street jogs are necessary, they shall have a minimum centerline offset of 125 feet, as depicted in Figure 14.03.202-1, Minimum Street Jog Distance.

1. (1)
   ​​​​​​Right-of-way dimensions shall conform to those set out in Table 14.03.203-1, Right-of-Way Widths.  
2. (2)
   Where additional right-of-way is needed to obtain vertical curve, grade, sight distance triangles, turn lanes, or medians, the required right-of-way shall be adjusted to the extent necessary in accordance with local needs, as determined by the Director of Planning and Development (Director).

1. (1)
   Required.  All streets shall have street signs located at all intersections with the name, suffix, and prefix visible and in conformance with the current Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as amended.
2. (2)
   New Streets.  New streets shall not duplicate existing street names. 
3. (3)
   Extensions of Existing Streets.  Existing street names shall be used in those instances where a new street is a direct extension of an existing street or a logical extension.  The use of the same street name shall continue along any continuous right of way, so long as there are unique names for each intersection.  
4. (4)
   Suffixes.  Street name suffixes such as court, circle, or loop should be designated on streets that are cul-de-sacs or in a configuration of a loop street. 
5. (5)
   Prefixes.  Street name prefixes such as north, south, east, and west may be used to clarify the general location of the street; however, such prefixes shall be consistent with the existing and established street naming and address numbering system of the general area in which the street is located. 
6. (6)
   Naming and Continuation.  Alphabetical and numerical street names (for example, Avenue A or 1st Street) shall not be designated, except in those instances where such street is a direct extension of an existing street of the same name and is not a duplicate street name. 
7. (7)
   Street Name Change.  No street name, once designated, may be changed except by City ordinance.
8. (8)
   Intersections.  Four-way street name signs shall be provided at all intersections.

1. (1)
   Private Streets.  In any development with private streets, the Director shall review the lighting plan for adequacy regarding safety and ease of pedestrian and vehicular access. Generally, standards for private street lighting shall be the same as for public streets.
2. (2)
   Streetlight Design.  The following streetlight requirements apply to private streets.  

   1. (A)
      Location.  Streetlights shall be installed at all street intersections, at the end of all cul-de-sac, and at all significant changes in direction of the roadway.  In addition, streetlights shall be installed at varying intervals along straight roadways in accordance with the intensity of illumination chosen. 
   2. (B)
      Electrical Service.  Internal electrical service to the streetlights is not required to be located underground for all new subdivisions but is preferred.  For redevelopment properties with existing overhead electrical services, the service may be provided by overhead and the streetlight mast arms may be mounted on the power poles provided that the required lighting intensity is maintained. 

General Layout.  The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall conform to the:

1. (1)
   Adequate Building Sites.  Ability to provide adequate building sites suitable to the specific needs and requirements of the proposed zoning district and type of use contemplated;
2. (2)
   Surroundings.  Limitations and opportunities of soils, natural resources, topography, uses, or features that bound the parcel proposed for development;
3. (3)
   Mobility and Accessibility.  Need to provide for mobility and accessibility for people who use alternative modes of transportation; and,
4. (4)
   Safety.  Need for convenient access, circulation, control, and safety of street traffic. 

1. (1)
   Length.

   1. (A)
      Minimum.  All blocks shall have a minimum length of at least 300 feet.
   2. (B)
      Maximum.  All blocks shall have a maximum length of 1,600 feet.
2. (2)
   Depth.  Blocks shall be deep enough to allow two tiers of lots.  The total depth of the block shall be at least equal to the distance required to accommodate two lots with abutting rear property lines in the subdivision's underlying zoning district as stated in Section 14.01.200, Base Districts and Standards, except where reverse frontage lots are located along a major or collector street or where such an arrangement is prevented by the size or other inherent site conditions on the property.
3. (3)
   Measurement.  Block length is measured along the exterior side lot lines of the end lots, as depicted in Figure 14.03.205-1, Block Length and Depth Measurement.  Block depth is measured along the shorter end of the block from one front lot line to the front lot line of the lot to the rear. 

Generally.

1. (1)
   Specific Regulations by Zoning District.  New lots shall be dimensioned according to the requirements of Section 14.01.200, Base Districts and Standards.  The size, shape, and orientation of lots shall be appropriate to the district in which they are located, the location of the proposed development, and the type of development contemplated.
2. (2)
   Platting Required.  Lots are required to be platted unless specifically exempted by this ULDO.  Lots shall be of appropriate size and arrangement to provide for adequate off-street parking, loading facilities, landscaping, and other required site improvements or open space/bufferyard areas.  No lot shall be created for any nonresidential use that has an area, width, or depth that is less than required to accommodate the use and all site requirements under this ULDO.

1. (1)
   Side Lots Lines.  Side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles to the centerlines of abutting streets. Alternative configurations may be approved in order to accomplish a public purpose, such as the preservation of natural resources or to optimize the use of the land in question.
2. (2)
   Corner Lots.  Corner lots shall have the width necessary to allow for the construction of structures that meet the required setbacks from both streets.  Corner lots shall allow for the dedication of a radius at the intersection that meets the specifications as adopted by the City or as required by the Director of Planning and Development (Director).  

1. (1)
   Residential Lots (Except Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Districts).

   1. (A)
      Generally, new single-family detached and single-family attached dwellings shall front only on local streets.  Alternatively, such lots may front on common open spaces, provided that vehicular access is taken from an alley. 
   2. (B)
      Manufactured home lots shall front only on local streets.
2. (2)
   Nonresidential, Mixed-Use, and Multi-Family Lots.  Nonresidential, mixed-use, and multi-family lots that take access from collector or major streets shall provide adequate on-site maneuvering areas for automobiles to turn around.

1. (1)
   Pedestrian access;
2. (2)
   Solid waste removal;
3. (3)
   Fire protection or hazard mitigation;
4. (4)
   Access to public utilities or drainage areas;
5. (5)
   Utilities;
6. (6)
   Drainage; and,
7. (7)
   Streetlighting.

1. (1)
   Common Lot Lines.  Easements across lots or centered on rear and side lot lines shall be provided for utilities where necessary and shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide with seven and one-half feet placed on each individual property.
2. (2)
   No Common Lot Line.  Easements located on rear lot lines where no common lot line exists shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width.  

1. (1)
   Mid-block Pedestrian Connections. The subdivider shall provide mid-block connections in the form of a pedestrian access easement to bisect blocks greater than 800 feet in length, where such blocks abut an arterial or collector street.  In addition, the subdivider shall provide such mid-block connections to establish linkages to common facilities, such as parks, open areas, and public and civic uses.
2. (2)
   Cul-de-Sac Turnaround Pedestrian Connections.  The subdivider shall provide a pedestrian access easement that connects the cul-de-sac turnaround to existing or proposed sidewalks, trails, and common facilities, as depicted in Figure 14.03.207-1, Pedestrian Connections. 

1. (1)
   Sidewalks shall be provided between the right-of-way line and the edge of pavement, as depicted in Figure  14.03.208-1, Sidewalk Location.
2. (2)
   Sidewalks may meander in the right-of-way in order to protect the root systems of mature trees provided that no sidewalk is located closer than three feet to the edge of pavement if no curb is present.  A meandering sidewalk may periodically directly abut the curb.  This arrangement shall not reduce the right-of-way width requirement.
3. (3)
   Sidewalks may also be installed in pedestrian access easements where adequate public right-of-way is not available.

1. (1)
   Size.  Water systems shall be of sufficient size to furnish adequate domestic water supply and to furnish adequate fire flows to all lots.  All water supply, distribution, pumping, and storage improvements shall be designed, installed, and constructed in accordance with current American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards as approved and published by the AWWA, the specifications as adopted by the City or as required by the Director of Utilities and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
2. (2)
   City Limits.  All lots in any subdivision platted within the City limits shall be served by public water systems in accordance with the provisions of this Section.  All lots outside the City limits shall be provided with service from an approved community water system.

1. (1)
   As-built drawings shall be provided to the Director of Utilities prior to refunding any deposits and prior to the acceptance of the system by the City for maintenance.
2. (2)
   The water distribution system shall be a closed-loop for all subdivisions.  Dead-end lines shall be avoided unless installed to serve an area that may be developed in the future.  Dead-end lines shall be provided with a two-inch blowoff valve.  Valves shall be located so that the water line in each block can be shut off for leak repair or maintenance purposes.
3. (3)
   The minimum size water line permitted shall be four inches; the maximum length of a four-inch line shall be 1,000 feet or 30 lot connections, whichever controls.
4. (4)
   Water mains serving fire hydrants shall be six inches with a six-inch valve located between the fire hydrant and the water main.
5. (5)
   Water mains and valves shall be of materials as approved by the Director of Utilities.
6. (6)
   Lateral casings across streets shall be three inches and shall extend from the main to a minimum of two feet into the area between the curb and the property line and shall be located as close to the center of the lot it serves as possible.  Water laterals shall not be located closer than five feet to a sewer lateral.  The location of all laterals dimensioned to the nearest lot corner, shall be provided for future location by the Director of Utilities.
7. (7)
   Inspection of the water distribution system shall be made by the Director of Utilities or an authorized designated representative and shall be requested by the subdivider or his contractor prior to the backfilling of ditches. 

Fire Hydrants.  Fire hydrants shall be required to be installed in all subdivisions.  Fire hydrants may be limited to specific make and models and shall conform to the minimum requirements of the State Insurance Commission and are subject to the approval of the Director of Utilities.  Fire hydrants in residential areas shall be placed a minimum of 750 feet from any lot in the subdivision as measured along any public right-of-way or easement, which is open and unobstructed; or located such that a circle with a radius of 500 feet will intersect the circle with a radius of 500 feet of the next nearest fire hydrant. 

1. (1)
   Compliance.  Public wastewater improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this ULDO, the Director of Utility's requirements, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and any other regulatory agency with jurisdiction.
2. (2)
   Required.  All lots in any subdivision platted within the City limits shall be served by public wastewater systems in accordance with the provisions of this Section.  All lots outside the City limits shall be provided with approved community wastewater systems if City services are not available.

1. (1)
   Minimum Size.  A wastewater collection main shall have a minimum inside diameter of six inches.  Larger lines may be required, depending on the demand, the size of the service area, and the requirements of the Director of Utilities.
2. (2)
   Line Oversizing and Extensions.  All public wastewater systems shall be designed to serve both the subject property and the full sewer shed area tributary to the sewer system.  Where necessary, sewer lines shall be extended to the borders of the development to allow for future extensions of the collection system.  The City may participate in the cost of any oversizing of lines required to serve land areas or improvements beyond the development.  Properties already served by wastewater systems shall not be required to install additional facilities unless the current lines are not of adequate capacity or standard to serve the proposed development, in which case the subdivider will be required to install adequate facilities.
3. (3)
   Manholes.  Manholes shall be placed at least every 400 linear feet or when there is a change in grade, line size, elevation, or direction as determined by TCEQ standards.
4. (4)
   Alignment.  Wastewater lines shall be designed with straight alignments.
5. (5)
   Surface Water and Nondomestic Waste Prohibited.  No connection shall be made to any wastewater system within the City that permits the entrance of surface water or waste of other than domestic sewage characteristics without the specific authorization by the Director of Utilities.
6. (6)
   Backfill.  All lines, including all service laterals, shall be installed and backfilled below proposed paved areas to City specifications prior to compaction of subgrade and placement of the paving.
7. (7)
   Lifts Stations.  Lift stations shall be designed to the standards of Texas Administrative Code Chapter 217, Design Criteria for Domestic Wastewater Systems.  The subdivider shall provide a site plan including, but not limited to, the following relevant information: overall site size, wet well location, electrical panel location, paved areas, service drop location, and location of fences.  
8. (8)
   Testing.  The subdivider shall provide the following tests to the Director of Utilities or authorized representative present during testing: hydrostatic test for force mains, low air pressure test for gravity sewer, standing for gravity sewer, deflection test for gravity sewer, and vacuum test for manholes.  The subdivider shall submit all testing results in writing to the Director of Utilities.
9. (9)
   Public Easements.  All public sanitary sewer facilities shall be placed in public easements as specified in Subsection 14.03.207, Easements.

1. (1)
   Timing of Installation.  Service connections (sewer “taps”) shall be appropriately sized and installed and marked by stake for each building in a development at the time of construction of sewer improvements. 
2. (2)
   Location.  The final location of all sewer service connections shall be dimensioned to the nearest lot corner and shall be provided for future location by the Director of Utilities.
3. (3)
   Duplex, Multiplex, and Apartment Dwelling Units.  Individual sanitary sewer service connections shall be installed for each dwelling unit in a duplex, multiplex, or apartment.  Buildings containing more than two dwelling units may provide a common sewerage collection system from the building.  Each service connection shall serve only one building (“sharing” of service connections is prohibited).
4. (4)
   Individual Service Connections.  The individual service connections shall be a minimum of four inches inside diameter and may extend to a common building sewer system or individually to the public sewer.  A manhole connection to the public sewer is required for all service connections greater than four inches inside diameter.
5. (5)
   Cleanout.  A cleanout shall be provided at the right-of-way/property line on all service connection lines.

1. (1)
   Conveyance to Discharge Point.  Provide for the conveyance of all storm water from the subdivision when fully developed to an adequate discharge point;
2. (2)
   General Purpose.  Fulfill any purpose for which the requirements of this Section are imposed;
3. (3)
   Protection.  Adequately protect the subdivision and adjacent properties from flooding, including the effects of the one-hundred-year rainfall event;
4. (4)
   Post-Development.  Ensure that the runoff after development during the one-hundred-year rainfall event shall not be greater than prior to development and shall not negatively impact downstream property or neighboring property;
5. (5)
   Upstream or Downstream Stage.  Properly control any increase in the upstream or downstream stage, concentration, or water surface elevation and erosion caused by the subdivision; and,
6. (6)
   Off-Site Drainage.  Provide for the conveyance of off-site storm drainage based on ultimate developed watershed conditions through the subdivision.

1. (1)
   Floodplain Restrictions.  The Floodplain Administrator shall, when it deems necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of an area and necessary for conservation of water, drainage, and sanitary facilities, or where prohibited in Section 14.04.100, Flood Damage Prevention, prohibit development of any portion of the property which lies within the floodplain of any stream or drainage course.  These floodplain areas shall be preserved from all destruction or damage resulting from clearing, grading, or dumping of earth, waste, tree stumps, or any other related material.
2. (2)
   Creek Restrictions.  Major creeks shall remain in open natural condition; the subdivider may channelize smaller creeks or drainage ways upon approval by the City provided they meet the criteria of the Master Drainage Plan and the specifications as adopted by the City or as required by the Director.  When a creek or excavated channel is to remain open, or in its natural state, the subdivider shall dedicate a drainage or conservation easement to the City.

1. (1)
   Floodways Serving Large Drainage Areas.  Generally, floodways serving drainage areas larger than one square mile in area and that are still functioning primarily in a natural and adequate state shall not be altered to provide for the drainage needs of a subdivision, unless there is no other reasonable means or method to provide for such drainage.
2. (2)
   Clearing.  As part of the required improvements, debris, small brush, vines, and other obstructions may be cleared for that portion of any channel located within or on the perimeter of the subdivision, as directed by or upon approval of the Director, prior to the connection of any utilities.  The Director may require the subdivider to provide clearing of off-site floodways to the extent necessary to adequately receive or convey stormwater runoff from the subdivision, based on the roughness coefficient calculation during the design process for the final plat.

1. (1)
   Required.  Dedication to the City shall be required for all land, public improvements, infrastructure, and related appurtenances, easements, or rights-of-ways.
2. (2)

   Approval.  All public improvements in a subdivision shall be shown on ​​​​​the plat. 

   1. (A)
      Previous approval of a subdivision shall not constitute an acceptance by the City of the roads, streets, alleys, or other public lands as indicated for dedication on the plat.
   2. (B)
      The dedication of any of these lands for public use of any nature within the City shall be accepted by the City only by specific action of the City Council. 
3. (3)
   Form of Dedications.  All dedications shall be made by a legal instrument approved as to form by the City.  Other dedications shall be shown on the site plan or plat unless the City determines that another form of dedication (for example, a recorded easement) is more appropriate.
4. (4)
   Method of Dedication.  Dedication of public facility sites and land areas shall be made at the time of final platting in one of any combination of the following ways:

   1. (A)
      By dedicating to the City in fee simple, on the final plat; or,
   2. (B)
      By granting the land areas in fee simple on general warranty deeds to the City. 

Construction Inspections.

1. (1)
   Engineer and Contractor Duties.  The subdivider's engineer shall design, stake, and help interpret the plans during the construction of improvements.  The subdivider's contractor shall construct the improvements in accordance with this Article and approved construction plans.  The subdivider, engineer, and contractor, as appropriate, shall maintain regular contact with the appropriate departmental director during the construction of improvements.
2. (2)
   City ​​​​​ Inspection.  The appropriate City departmental director shall inspect any and all phases of construction. 
3. (3)
   Stop-Work Order.  The Director of Planning and Development (Director) may, at any time, issue a stop-work order when, in his or her judgment, the requirements of this Article, the specifications as adopted by the City, or as required by the Director and/or another appropriate departmental director have been violated.
4. (4)
   Activities Requiring Director's Approval.  None of the following shall take place without the approval of the Director:

   1. (A)
      Covering of wastewater, water, or storm sewer pipe; 
   2. (B)
      Application to the street subgrade of flexible base material, subgrade material, or stabilization; or,
   3. (C)
      Pouring of concrete or application of asphaltic surface to the street base.

1. (1)

   Request for Inspection and As-Built Drawings.  When construction of the required improvements is complete, the subdivider's licensed professional engineer shall notify the Director and request an inspection of the work.  The subdivider's engineer shall provide to the City one complete set of as-built documents of all improvements that have been constructed.

2. (2)
   Initial Inspection.  The Director and/or another appropriate departmental director shall inspect the improvements and issue a punch list of any deficiencies.
3. (3)
   Scheduling Final Inspection.  The subdivider shall schedule a final inspection within 60 days of the initial inspection or a complete reinspection may be required along with a new punch list of deficiencies.  
4. (4)
   Preliminary Acceptance.  After any deficiencies have been corrected and a final inspection has been satisfactorily completed, the City shall accept the improvements. 
5. (5)
   Rejection.  If the City rejects any or all of the improvements and if the subdivider fails to remedy all noted deficiencies, the City shall proceed to enforce the performance bond.  The City shall not preliminarily accept any further improvements until the subdivider remedies all noted deficiencies. 

1. (1)
   Eligible Improvements.  Acceptance of the public improvements into the City maintenance system shall only constitute acceptance of roads, streets, bridges, stormwater drainage systems, water systems, wastewater systems, public open spaces, and their related appurtenances.
2. (2)
   Ineligible Improvements.  Detention facilities shall not be accepted for maintenance by the City.  Only 100-year capacity open ditch type drainage channels meeting all the requirements of this Article shall be considered for acceptance into the City maintenance system.