§ 408. Utilities and improvements.

In order to provide healthful, clean and desirable living conditions, the proprietor shall be entirely responsible for installing the following site improvements, or shall furnish a surety bond executed by a reputable surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan running to the city sufficient to permit the completion of all required improvements, before a final plat shall be approved by the city. All improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the city design and construction standards.

(1)

Street pavement: The subdivision shall have paved streets and intersections in accordance with the requirements of the municipal [city] engineer.

(2)

Storm drainage: The subdivision shall provide drainage facilities in accordance with the requirements of the municipal [city] engineer.

(3)

Sanitary sewerage system: Where provided, the location and design of all trunk line and lateral sanitary sewers and any other necessary appurtenances such as pumping stations shall be provided by the subdivider and be approved by the municipal [city] engineer and all applicable reviewing agencies, and all work shall satisfy city requirements.

(4)

Water system: Where provided, the location and design of water mains with house connections and the installation of fire hydrants, and any other necessary appurtenances shall be provided by the subdivider and shall be first approved by the city engineer and all applicable reviewing agencies as to suitability, and all work shall be carried out under city standards.

(5)

Driveways: All driveway openings in curbs shall be approved by the city planning commission.

(6)

Street trees: One street tree in accordance with city specifications shall be required on each lot, within the street right-of-way.

(7)

Curbs and gutters: Curbs and gutters shall be required on all streets where average width of lots is under one hundred fifty (150) feet, and shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications adopted by the City of Eaton Rapids.

(8)

Crosswalks: Right-of-way for pedestrian crosswalks near the middle of long blocks shall be required where necessary to obtain convenient pedestrian circulation to schools, parks, or shopping areas. The right-of-way shall be at least ten (10) feet wide and extend entirely through the block. Such crosswalk shall be paved, utilizing city sidewalk standards.