Chapter 17.25
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
Sections:
17.25.010 Prerequisite to building permit – Bond.
17.25.020 Streets.
17.25.030 Walks.
17.25.040 Storm drainage.
17.25.050 Sanitary sewers and other utilities.
17.25.060 Street signs.
17.25.070 Peripheral street improvements.
17.25.010 Prerequisite to building permit – Bond.
A. Certain improvements shall be installed within the subdivision before building permits are issued for buildings on abutting lots or, in lieu of actual installation, benefit districts may be used for the required improvements. As an alternative to the above procedures, the developer may provide performance bond or other surety acceptable to the Governing Body assuring that the required improvements will be installed within a reasonable time.
B. All improvements shall be installed in compliance with the specifications of the City of Gardner and maintenance bond shall be required by the Governing Body. Improvements shall be required as set out in this chapter. (Ord. 2254 § 2)
17.25.020 Streets.
All streets in the subdivision shall be paved. No grading or other construction shall take place within a street right-of-way until the construction plans have been approved by the City Engineer. All street construction shall conform to the specifications of Gardner and compliance therewith shall be confirmed by the City Engineer prior to the acceptance by or release of surety by the Governing Body. (Ord. 2254 § 2)
17.25.030 Walks.
A. All sidewalks shall be of portland cement concrete, or other surface as approved by the City Engineer, and shall comply with specifications of the City of Gardner. Sidewalks shall be located in the platted street right-of-way as directed by City staff. Walks shall also be installed in any pedestrian easements, as may be required by the Governing Body. The City Engineer shall have the authority to direct sidewalk placement due to extenuating circumstances while maintaining the intent of this chapter.
B. All sidewalks shall be installed per the following:
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Local Street |
both sides – 4' wide sidewalk |
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Collector Street |
both sides – 4' wide sidewalk |
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Arterial Street |
both sides – 5' wide sidewalk |
(Ord. 2254 § 2)
17.25.040 Storm drainage.
Culverts, storm sewer inlets, rip-rap slopes, stabilized ditches and other improvements shall be installed to handle storm water adequately. Such improvements may be a part of a benefit district, may be installed by the subdivider prior to building permit issuance on abutting land, or installation may be guaranteed by performance as may be negotiated with the Governing Body. (Ord. 2254 § 2)
17.25.050 Sanitary sewers and other utilities.
The subdivider shall be responsible for the proper installation of all utilities, including sanitary sewers, and connection to approved treatment facilities, water supply approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, electricity, and telephone service. Such utilities shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and minimum standards of the controlling utility company or public agency. (Ord. 2254 § 2)
17.25.060 Street signs.
The subdivider shall be responsible for the cost of installation of all labor and materials for the installation of street signs at all intersections within the subdivision. Such street signs shall follow the street names designated on the approved final plat and shall comply with the specifications of the City of Gardner. The City will procure the materials and install the street signs. (Ord. 2254 § 2)
17.25.070 Peripheral street improvements.
The subdivider will be responsible for one-half of all peripheral streets which may border the subdivision. The subdivider’s responsibility shall be limited to the dedication of one-half of the recommended rights-of-way as described in these subdivision regulations. (Ord. 2254 § 2)