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Granville City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1121

Improvements

1121.01 COMPLIANCE.

   Improvements relating to infrastructure, whether design, configuration or construction and whether of streets, ways, paths, sidewalks, water lines, sewer or storm lines, utility or service lines, or lighting, shall be required in accordance with these Subdivision Regulations or any variance approved by Council pursuant to Section 1109.08 . In no case, however, shall a variance from the Subdivision Regulations relating to sidewalks, water lines, sewer or storm lines, utility or service lines or lighting be less than the requirements for the County. A variance from the Subdivision Regulations relating to streets, ways and paths shall not deviate from the requirements for the County by greater than twenty percent (20%).
(Ord. 13-2015. Passed 12-2-15.)
 

1121.02 BOND.

   (a)    Bond. The subdivider/developer shall guarantee the construction of all required improvements in one of the following ways:
      (1)    The subdivider/developer may furnish a surety bond equal to the estimated cost of construction of all the improvements. The estimate shall be provided by the Design Engineer and approved by the Village Engineer.
      (2)    The subdivider/developer may make a cash deposit with the legislative authority in an amount equal to the estimated cost of improvements. The performance bond or cash deposit shall run to the Municipality and shall provide that the subdivider/developer, his/her heirs, successors and assigns, their agent or servants, shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions, provisions and requirements. Before such bond is accepted it shall be approved by the Village Engineer and Council.
         (Ord. 29-2024. Passed 1-15-25.)
      (3)   The subdivider/developer may make a cash deposit with the legislative authority in an amount equal to the estimated cost of improvements. The performance bond or cash deposit shall run to the Municipality and shall provide that the subdivider/developer, his/her heirs, successors and assigns, their agent or servants, shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions, provisions and requirements. Before such bond is accepted it shall be approved by the Municipal Engineer and Council.
      (4)   The subdivider/developer may furnish the Municipality with an irrevocable letter of credit or such other credit instrument as may be approved by Council in an amount equal to the estimated cost of construction of all improvements. Any such "credit", "letter of credit", "documentary draft", "documentary demand of payment" or other approved engagement shall designate the Municipality as "beneficiary" and shall be in such form and upon such condition as may be established by Council.
   (b)   Extension of Time. The construction of all improvements for which a surety bond or cash deposit had been provided by the subdivider/developer shall be completed within one (1) year after the subdivision has received final approval. If the subdivider/developer fails to complete such improvements within the prescribed time, he/she must show cause why the bond or the cash payment should not be forfeited. The Manager may, if reasonable cause is shown, grant an extension of time not to exceed six (6) months, at the end of which time if the improvements still remain incomplete, the Manager may request Council to initiate legal action to enforce compliance. (Ord. 9-96. Passed 6-19-96.)
   (c)   Inspections. During the construction of any private improvement intended to be dedicated to the Village as public infrastructure, the Village shall require onsite inspection. All costs associated with required inspections will be the responsibility of the developer per Chapter 1305. The Village Engineer will coordinate with the Village approved inspector and determine the necessary inspection requirements, including but not limited to, frequency and duration. The subdivider/developer shall notify the proper administrative officer when each phase of an improvement is ready for inspection. When acceptable evidence had been received by the Manager that all improvements have been adequately constructed, the Manager may recommend that the surety bond or cash deposit be released.
   (d)    As-Built Drawings. Improvements shall be installed as shown in the plans. "Asbuilt" drawings shall be provided by the subdivider/developer on mylar. "As-built" drawings shall include locations, dimensions and specifications which differ from originally approved plans. Additionally, a geo-referenced GIS compatible file depicting the horizontal and vertical alignment of the newly installed infrastructure is required to be provided to the Village Engineer before final acceptance.
   (e)    Public Infrastructure Acceptance Process. Village Council shall review the Village Engineer's recommendation letter and applicable project information to determine whether the infrastructure is in an acceptable condition to be accepted. This shall be documented by an ordinance accepting the applicable infrastructure. Any infrastructure not identified during the project design as being intended to be dedicated to the Village shall not be accepted unless adequate inspection, testing, and as-built data is provided to the Village Manager and the Village has a compelling interest in owning and maintaining the infrastructure in order to serve the Village residents.
   (f)    One-Year Warranty Period. There shall be a one-year warranty period for all improvements made as part of the subdivision/development. All improvements must be completed and approved by the Municipality before the warranty period shall begin. In no event shall the Warranty Period commence until as-built data has been submitted and approved by the Village and a satisfactory agreement for infrastructure warranty and final conveyance of the improvements is in place. (Ord. 29-2024. Passed 1-15-25.)

1121.03 FEES AND COST REIMBURSEMENT.

   Inspection fees shall follow the current Zoning Fee Schedule per Section 1305.01. Inspection fees shall include, but not be limited to; site inspections, construction administration by the Village Engineer and closeout items. Closeout items may include, but are not limited to, review of as-built drawings, work associated with infrastructure acceptance, and incorporation of improvements into the Village's GIS utility map.
(Ord. 29-2024. Passed 1-15-25.)
      EDITOR'S NOTE: The Village Zoning Ordinance which is codified as Titles Three to Seven of this Part Eleven - Planning and Zoning Code was adopted by Ordinance 12-92, passed June 17, 1992. Amendments to Ordinance 12-92 will be indicated by the insertion of legislative histories at the end of the new or amended provisions.