§ 7.4.1. Required Improvements; Major Subdivisions.

The following improvements shall be provided by the developer or at the developer's expense in every major subdivision, as defined in the Development Review Procedures and Permits Chapter of this Ordinance, and in every individual multi-family or nonresidential development in accordance with the standards contained in this Article.

A.

Monumentation. Survey monumentation of the public streets and lot lines in such a subdivision.

B.

Street Access. Streets providing access to such a development and to all lots in such a subdivision, including the extension of streets required to provide access to adjoining properties.

1.

Improvements. Streets contained wholly within such a subdivision shall be improved to the full standards contained in this Chapter. Existing streets that adjoin such a development shall be improved to the full standard of this ordinance.

2.

Curb and Gutter. Curb and gutter where required along all roadways.

3.

Sidewalks. Sidewalks as required by this Chapter.

C.

Drainage. Stormwater drainage and detention facilities.

D.

Street Names and Traffic Control. Street name signs, stop bars, striping and traffic control signs as approved by the City shall be provided at the developer's expense.

E.

Driveway Access. Driveways and development entrances shall be provided in accordance with Article 9 of this Chapter at the time of initial development or, for individual lots, at the time of building construction.

F.

Water Supply.

1.

Public Water Supply Required. Public water service shall be provided to every lot in such a subdivision and to every development for both domestic use and fire protection if public water is available within 1,500 feet of the subdivision or development.

(A)

Connection of Water Mains. Water mains shall be connected to the existing public water system and extended past each lot.

(B)

Compliance. All water system improvements shall meet the Columbus Waterworks standards for public water service.

(C)

Installation. A contractor approved by the Columbus Waterworks shall install all elements of the water system, including mains, valves, service laterals through the curb line, and fire hydrants at the developer's expense.

(D)

Minimum Water Flow. Water flow shall supply a minimum of 550 gallons per minute at hydrants.

2.

New Construction. New construction of a principal building on any lot that is within 100 feet of an existing public water line shall be required to connect to the public water line.

3.

Unavailability of Public Service. If a public water system is not available nor under bid or contract to be available, the subdivider shall provide a water supply using a community water system or individual wells in conformity with the regulations of the Muscogee County Health Department, these development regulations and all other applicable laws and regulations.

4.

Community Water System. If a community water system is created, it must be designed to provide a minimum fire flow of 550 gallons per minute, meet City of Columbus standards, and a special tax district and a homeowners association shall be established for the subdivision at the time of final plat recording. The homeowners association shall:

(A)

Require mandatory and automatic membership of each lot owner;

(B)

Provide for the collection of adequate payments for all expenses of the system; and

(C)

Provide that the association cannot be dissolved without the approval of the Council.

G.

Sanitary Waste Disposal.

1.

Connection Required. Every lot in such a subdivision and every development shall be connected to a public sanitary sewerage system if sanitary sewerage is available as determined by the Columbus Waterworks.

(A)

Connection. Sewer lines shall be connected to the City of Columbus' sanitary sewerage system and extended past each lot in accordance with all Columbus Waterworks requirements.

(B)

Installation. Every element of the sanitary sewerage system, including mains, lift stations, outfalls, and laterals, shall be installed at the developer's expense by a contractor approved by the Columbus Waterworks.

2.

New Construction. New construction of a principal building on any lot that is within 100 feet of an existing public sanitary sewerage line shall be required to connect to the public sanitary sewerage line.

3.

Unavailability of Public System. If a public sewerage system is not available nor under bid or contract to be available, each lot shall be provided with septic tanks or other on-site disposal systems in accordance with the regulations of the Muscogee County Health Department, these development regulations and all other applicable laws and regulations.

4.

Community Septic System. If a community septic system is created, a special tax district and a homeowners association shall be established for the subdivision at the time of final plat recording. The homeowners association shall:

(A)

Require mandatory and automatic membership of each lot owner;

(B)

Provide for the collection of adequate payments for all expenses of the system; and

(C)

Provide that the association cannot be dissolved without the approval of the Council.

(Ord. No. 08-72, § 1, 12-16-08; Ord. No. 12-53, § 3, 12-4-12)