The improvements required by these subdivision regulations shall conform to the City Standard Plans and Specifications and other applicable portions of the codified ordinances of the city, and shall be designed, furnished and installed by the owner/developer of the subdivision. The owner/developer shall be responsible for the costs of all tests required by the City Engineer to establish that the materials and methods utilized in construction of the improvements meets the specifications. Subdivisions shall be provided with the same improvements whether the streets are public or private, except in special situations as approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.

(2003 Code, § 153.505) (Ord. 3459, § 38.01, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Street grading. No street grading shall be permitted until the final construction plans have been approved by the City Engineer and inspection fees have been paid. No street grading shall be commenced without a 48-working-hour notice to the City Engineer.

   (B)   Street subgrade. All streets shall be graded to their full width, including side slopes. No obstructions shall be placed or allowed to remain in the street right-of-way. The subgrade shall be free of sod and/or vegetative or organic matter. Soft clay and other unsuitable material shall be cleared to a depth as determined by the City Engineer. The subgrade shall be shaped and compacted subject to the requirements of the City Engineer, and no fill shall be placed until said subgrade has been inspected and approved.

   (C)   Pavement application. No pavement shall be placed until the prepared subgrade has been inspected and approved. The finish pavement course shall not be placed over the base course until a period of time as specified by the City Engineer has elapsed. All failures in the base course must be repaired prior to installation of the finish course.

   (D)   Street signs. The owner/developer shall provide all traffic control, street name and parking signs at intersections and other locations as designated by the City Engineer. Such signs shall be purchased from the city. The city shall be responsible for the installations and maintenance of all such signs.

(2003 Code, § 153.506) (Ord. 3459, § 38.02, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Concrete encasement. Concrete encasement shall be used when required for the sanitary sewer to withstand trench loadings when rock is encountered in the trench bottom, when the cover is less than two and one-half feet or when such sewer line crosses a stream with year-round flow.

   (B)   Testing. Leakage tests are required for all sanitary sewers except building sewers.

   (C)   Building sewers. Building sewers shall be constructed at no expense to the city. Before any building sewer is constructed, a tap permit must be obtained from the city. Installation of building sewers shall conform to applicable regulations of the city. An “S” shall be stamped into the face of the curb at the location of any building sewer tap.

(2003 Code, § 153.507) (Ord. 3459, § 37.03, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Water service lines. Water service lines shall be installed consistent with Ten State Standards. All water service lines shall be installed not less than 42 inches below the ground or pavement surface. Services shall be constructed after the street is rough graded and prior to the installation of paved surfaces and curbs.

   (B)   Curb boxes. Curb boxes shall be located two feet behind the back of the curb. All curb boxes shall be adjusted to the finished ground surface.

(2003 Code, § 153.508) (Ord. 3459, § 38.04, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Upon the completion of construction, and prior to acceptance by the city, the owner/developer shall provide the city with a letter which certifies that the construction is in conformance with the approved construction plans and the City Standard Plans and Specifications.

(2003 Code, § 153.509) (Ord. 3459, § 38.05, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   No streets or public improvements shall be the responsibility of any public entity prior to formal acceptance. Until such time as such improvements have been approved and accepted, the owner/developer shall assume full responsibility and liability for all areas dedicated to the public, and the improvements thereon. The owner/developer shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the city until such time as the improvements are accepted.

(2003 Code, § 153.510) (Ord. 3459, § 38.06, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in various sections of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $250 and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues, after receipt of violation notice, shall be considered a separate offense. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, assists in or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violations.

   (B)   Penalties as above shall apply unless penalties are defined for specific sections of this chapter, in which case the penalties so defined in those sections shall apply.

(2003 Code, § 153.999) (Ord. 3459, § 9.02.04, passed 3-7-2002)