Ordinances-1995-197

by the Tiffin Fire Chief. The location of all fire hydrants shall be shown on the preliminary plat. 2) All Iowa Department of Natural Resources must be secured prior to approval of the preliminary plat. 3) Under some circumstances the city may require, as a condition for approval of the plat, installation of a water main that is larger than necessary to meet the needs of the platted area, but necessary to complete the city water distribution system as it relates to both the area being platted and other areas. In such event the City will pay the subdivider the difference in cost of pipe and installation between the larger water main and the diameter of water main reasonable to meet the foreseeable needs of the area. 4) The City's inability to generate, treat, or distribute water may be grounds for rejection of a proposed subdivision. A proportional fee may be requested by the City, from the subdivider, to pay for the necessary upgrades in the water system. 5) The water supply improvements shall, upon inspection, approval, and acceptance by the City, become the property of the City. E) Other Improvements: The owner and subdivider of the land being platted shall be responsible for the installation of sidewalks within the street area; the installation of erosion control measures, and the installation of street lighting. All such improvements shall be under the direction of the City Engineer. 3.04. Easements Required: A) Public Utilities: Where alleys are not provided, or where otherwise required by the present or future placement of public utilities, easements of not less than ten (10) feet in width shall be granted by the owner along rear, and where necessary, along side lot lines for public utility requirements. Except where prohibited by topography, such easements shall be centered on lot lines. Easements of greater width may be required along lot lines, or across, lots when necessary, for the placement and