Chapter 16.20
IMPROVEMENTS
Sections:
16.20.030 Private lane surfaces.
16.20.090 Installation of improvements.
16.20.010 General policies.
Final street, private lane, storm sewer, water and underground services plans must be submitted to the town staff for approval prior to actual construction. If any changes are made during the installation, revised drawings showing the exact location of same must be provided to the town staff. All utilities or storm drains installed in the streets shall be constructed prior to the surfacing of such streets. Service connections for all utilities shall be laid to such lengths as will obviate the necessity for disturbing the street improvements when service connections are made. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.020 Street surfaces.
Streets shall be constructed to full width and surfaced in accordance with the town’s standard plans and subject to the inspection of the town staff. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.030 Private lane surfaces.
Private lanes shall be constructed no less than 11 feet in width and surfaced in accordance with the town’s standard plans and subject to the inspection of the town staff, including surfacing of the turn-around sufficient to accommodate the operation of emergency vehicles including fire vehicles. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.040 Water system.
The water distribution system including the location of fire hydrants shall be designed and installed in accordance with the standards of the appropriate water district. Connections shall be provided for each lot. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.050 Sewer system.
The subdivision and short subdivision shall have a complete sanitary sewer system which shall be designed and installed in accordance with the standards of the city of Bellevue department of utilities. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.060 Storm sewers.
All subdivisions and short subdivisions shall provide storm sewers for the control and disposal of surface and ground water runoff, including but not limited to such water as may be collected from roof downspouts, drains, surface drains and foundation drains. Such sewers and appurtenances shall be so located and designed to meet the requirements specified by the town staff, so as to conform and be compatible with adjacent natural drainage ways and storm sewers and to meet the requirements of YPMC 17.20.040. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.070 Utilities.
All new and upgraded utilities for subdivisions and short subdivisions shall be installed underground. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.080 Survey monuments.
Permanent monuments and other markers shall be erected and located and each lot shall be staked in accordance with the standards and subject to the inspection of the town staff. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)
16.20.090 Installation of improvements.
When the preliminary subdivision or dedication has received preliminary approval by the town council, the subdivider may elect by a written statement to carry out minimum improvements (before requesting final approval in accordance with the provisions of this chapter) by one of the following methods or by a combination of these methods:
A. By furnishing the town with a subdivision bond, in which assurance is given to the town that the installation of minimum improvements will be made within one year from the date of preliminary approval. The amount of the subdivision bond shall be equal to 125 percent of the estimated cost of the improvements as approved by the town staff. All legal costs incurred by the town to enforce completion of the site improvements shall be borne by the subdivider and/or become a lien against the property.
B. By actually installing the minimum improvements within one year from the date of preliminary approval.
C. By providing a set-aside account in an amount equal to the installation cost of the improvements to be repaid upon the completion of the installation to the satisfaction of the town staff. (Ord. 603 § 1, 2009; Ord. 497 § 1, 2000)