Findlay City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1112
Improvements
1112.01 STANDARDS.
(a) The improvements set forth under this chapter are to be considered as the minimum acceptable standards. All improvements for which standards are not specifically set forth herein shall have such standards approved by Council or, for unincorporated areas, by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, depending on jurisdiction. All improvements shall meet the approval of the City and/or County Engineer.
(b) Prior to the undertaking of any improvements, the subdivider shall deposit with the appropriate Engineer cash, a certified check or irrevocable bank letter of credit, whichever the subdivider selects, or a surety bond acceptable to the appropriate legislative body, to insure faithful completion of all improvements within the time specified. All improvements shall be constructed and approved by the Engineer, or surety provided, before the final plat is approved. However, the installation of sidewalks may be delayed until structures have been completed on individual lots. The Engineer shall release the performance bonding as work is completed and approved by the Engineer.
(c) Improvements shall be provided by the subdivider in accordance with the standards and requirements established in this chapter and/or any other such standards and requirements which may from time to time be established by Council or by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1112.02 STREETS.
All streets and appurtenances thereto shall be constructed in accordance with details and specifications approved by Council or by the Board of County Commissioners.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1112.03 PUBLIC UTILITIES.
(a) Requirements for Underground Wiring. The subdivider shall make arrangements for all lines for public utility services distributed by facilities such as wire or cable to be placed underground entirely throughout a newly subdivided area, except for major or secondary thoroughfare rights-of-way, and such conduits or cables shall be placed within private easements provided to such public utility service companies by the developer or within dedicated public ways; provided, however, that overhead lines may be permitted within the limits of such newly subdivided area upon approval of the Commission and Council or the Board of County Commissioners and the County Engineer at the time of final plat approval where it is determined that overhead lines will not constitute a detriment to the health, safety, general welfare, plat design and character of the subdivision. In the event that a public utility company foresees practical difficulties in complying with the requirements of this section, such company may petition the Commission for a variance. All such facilities placed in dedicated public ways shall be planned so as not to conflict with other underground utilities. All such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards of construction approved by the State. All drainage and underground public utility installations which traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements granted by the subdivider. The requirements for underground wiring contained in this section shall also include and require the developer (subdivider) to have the public utility stub in street light wiring in accordance to the utility's plans and specifications for said subdivision and shall be done at the time all other underground wiring is installed by said utility.
(b) Storm Drainage System and Other Drainage Improvements. Per details and specifications approved by Council or the Board of County Commissioners, depending upon jurisdiction.
(c) Sewage Disposal. Per details and specifications approved by Council or the Hancock County Health Board, depending upon jurisdiction
(d) Water Supply - Water Distribution System. Per details and specifications and standards approved by Council or the Board of County Commissioners and in conformance with the regulations of the appropriate Board of Health.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1112.04 WALKWAYS AND STREET SIGNS.
(a) Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided on the sides of all road rights of way adjacent to the subdivision being developed, and such walks shall be located one foot from the property line. In areas outside the City's corporate limits, and in the event no good purpose would be served by the provision of sidewalks, this requirement may be waived by mutual consent of the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
(b) Public Walkways. Walkways shall be at least six (6) feet in width. Fences and other improvements may also be required if the Commission determines they are necessary to protect the adjacent property owners.
(c) Street Signs. Street name signs shall be placed at all street intersections and shall be of a permanent weather resistant construction with the street names visible from two directions, as approved by the City or County Engineer, depending upon jurisdiction. Traffic regulation signs, as may be required, shall be located as required by the Traffic Commission and/ or Council. All costs associated with the construction and installation of street signs and other traffic regulation signs including, but not limited to, stop signs shall be borne by the developer of said subdivision.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)