§ A281-8. Streets.

A. 

Street construction.

(1) 

Definition. Street construction is defined as the initial installation of a permanent street into an area, consisting of all necessary grading, base, drainage, hard surfacing, and curb and gutter.

(2) 

Policy. Street construction will occur only after all utilities and utility service lines have been installed to serve each known and assumed location. No street construction shall be approved for less than both sides of a street except as necessary to complete the improvement of a block which has previous partial completion. No street construction will take place without curb and gutter. Typical street design standards are as follows: Residential areas "five-ton" design normally 33 feet in width measured between the faces of curbing. Commercial and industrial areas "nine-ton" design normally 40 feet in width measured between the faces of curbing.

(3) 

Assessable cost. The assessable cost equals the entire project cost for the street construction, including intersections, alley openings and street opening.

(4) 

Distribution of assessments. The assessable costs for street construction shall be distributed among benefitted properties on an adjusted frontage basis except (1) in the case of improvements to irregular shaped or cul-de-sac lots where assessable costs can more equitably be spread on a lot basis or (2) unless otherwise specified by the City Council.

(5) 

Additional capacity. The City shall pay the cost for extra width and strength when the Council determines such additional capacity is necessary. If the property owner(s) request or require additional width or strength, the cost of such additional capacity shall be borne by the property owner(s).

B. 

Street reconstruction.

(1) 

Definition. "Street reconstruction" is defined as the rehabilitation of an existing street.

(2) 

Assessable cost. When reconstruction projects are required the project cost shall be borne by the City.

C. 

Resurfacing.

(1) 

Definition. "Resurfacing" is defined as the act of prolonging street life by applying a sealcoat of oil and pea rock, or other materials.

(2) 

Assessable cost. The resurfacing project shall be borne by the City.