Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 170 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 3. It is required that in all new residential and commercial subdivisions all on- site utility lines including but not limited to, electric, communications, street lighting, and gas lines shall be installed underground except as hereinafter provided. For the purpose of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, and meter cabinets may be placed aboveground. 4. The City reserves the right to request changes to a proposed subdivision that may exceed the municipal capacities for streets, sewer, water, or other services. In the event the City requires a system which is greater than is needed to service the subdivision itself, the City shall pay on a prorata basis for the excess cost over that which is necessary to service the subdivision itself. Other subdivisions which connect with the systems shall on a prorata basis reimburse the City for the cost of the additional system, which shall service that subdivision and meet all City specifications. The systems shall extend to the subdivision boundaries as necessary to provide for future extension of the sewers by adjacent property. A. Streets in General. The subdivider of land being subdivided shall provide the grading of the entire street right-of-way, alley, or public place and provide appropriate paving, including curb and gutter on all streets. (1) Under some circumstances the City may require, as a condition for approval of the plat, dedication and improvement of a street having a width greater than necessary to meet the needs of the platted area, but necessary to complete the City street system as it relates to both the area being platted and other areas. In such event, the City shall pay on a prorata basis for the excess cost over that which is necessary to service the subdivision itself. Other subdivisions which connect with the systems shall on a prorata basis reimburse the City for the cost of the additional system, which shall service that subdivision and meet all City specifications. The streets shall, upon final approval and acceptance by the City, become the property of the City. The street shall be constructed in compliance with Chapter 166. B. Sanitary Sewer System in General. The subdivider of the land being platted shall make adequate provision for the disposal of sanitary sewage from the platted area with due regard being given to present or reasonably foreseeable needs. There shall be constructed, at the subdivider’s expense, a sanitary sewer system including all necessary pumping stations, pumping equipment, sewer access holes, and all other necessary or desirable appurtenances to provide for the discharge of sanitary sewage from all lots or parcels of land within the platted area to a connection with the City’s sanitary sewer. The City’s role in reviewing the plans is to determine the sanitary sewer’s placement, size, and route. The sanitary sewer system shall be constructed in compliance with Chapter 95. (1) Under some circumstances the City may require, as a condition for approval of the plat, installation of a sanitary sewer that is larger than necessary to meet the needs of the platted area, but necessary to complete the City sanitary sewer system as it relates to both the area being platted and other areas. In such event, the City shall pay on a prorata basis for the excess cost over that which is CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1835 -