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SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION
DESCRIPTION
Authority
General
A. Definitions
B. Plan Believed Not to Require Approval
C. Approval Plan Required
D. More Than One Dwelling on a Lot
E. Application to Planned Unit Development
F. Adequate Access
1. General
2. Standards of Adequacy
3. Obligations
4. Waivers
G. Fees and Expenses
Procedure For the Submission and Approval of Plans
A. Preliminary Plan
1. General
2. Contents
3. Approval
B. Definitive Plan
1. General
2. Contents
3. Review by Board of Health
4. Review by Other City Officials
5. Soil Survey
6. Public Hearing
7. Performance Guarantee
8. Reduction of Bond Surety
9. Release of Performance Guarantee
10. Certificate of Approval
11. Decision
Design Standards
A. Design Guidelines
B. Streets
1. Location
2. Alignment
3. Width
4. Grade
5. Deadend Streets
C. Curb Cuts
D. Easements
E. Open Space
F. Protection of Natural Features
G. Lot Drainage
H. Fire Alarms
I. Fire Hydrants
J. Sidewalks, Grass Plots, Trees
K. Street Lights
L. Alternative Standards
Required Improvements For An Approved Subdivision
A.General
B. Street and Roadway
C. Utilities
D. Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters
E. Grass Plots
F. Trees
G. Monuments
H. Street Signs and Names
I. Street Lights
J. Fire Alarm Systems
K. Underground Lines
L. Cable Television
M. Signage
N. Guardrails
O. Mailboxes
Administration
A. Variation
B. Reference
C. Building Permit
D. Inspections
E. Validity
APPENDICES
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
Form A - Application for Approval Not Required Plan
Form B - Application for Approval of Preliminary Plan
Form C - Application for Approval of Definitive Plan
Form D - Petition for Approval of Final Plan
Form E - Boundary Information
Typical Cross Sections
Form G - Inspection Form
(Amended 12/2/91)
Drainage Design
APPENDIX I
Wheelchair Ramps
APPENDIX J
Mailbox Installation Typical Section
Subdivision Regulations Fee Schedule

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