Ordinances-2012-319

3.03 MINIMUM IMPROVEMENTS The improvements set forth below shall be considered the minimum improvements necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. All of the minimum improvements mandated by this section shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance, the Tiffin Design Standards, and the minimum requirements of all applicable state or federal regulatory agencies or departments. The subdivider must provide evidence of any and all construction permits, highway or road easements and access, or other appropriate documentation from state or federal regulatory agencies prior to approval of the final plat. Easements from all utility companies with approval by fire chief will also be required. 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 above ground. 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