City of Leavenworth Development Regulations

D E V E L O P M E N T R E G U L A T I O N S A R T I C L E 3 . S U B D I V I S I O N S T A N D A R D S

3.03 Minimum Design Standards

F. Flooding. 1. Subdivision proposals greater than five acres or 50 lots, whichever is lesser, require the following information: a. Contour/grading plan. b. Location of Floodway and Floodway Fringe boundaries. c. Elevation of 100-year flood. d. Location of lowest floor elevation of proposed structure including basement floor. 3. Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. 4. All public utilities and facilities shall be located to minimize or eliminate flood damage. 5. All proposed development shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and meet the floodplain management standards adopted by the City. 3.04 Required Improvements The improvements required herein shall apply to any final plat approved by the City Commission subsequent to the passage of these regulations. The applicant shall install, or provide for the installation of these following improvements: A. Streets: The applicant shall provide for the installation of pavement and curb and gutter on all streets. No grading or other construction shall take place within a street right-of-way until the construction plans have been approved by the Director of Public Works. All street paving shall be located in the center of the right-of-way. All street construction shall conform to the specifications of the City and compliance therewith shall be confirmed by the Director of Public Works prior to release of surety by the City Commission. B. Walks: Sidewalks shall be installed on at least one side of all residential streets upon which houses face, and sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the street in a commercial district. Sidewalks may be deleted from the turn-around area on a cul-de-sac in a residential area. All sidewalks shall be not less than five feet in width, of Portland cement concrete and shall comply with the specifications of the City. Sidewalks shall be located in the platted street right-of-way, four feet from the curb. Walks shall also be installed in any pedestrian easements as may be required by the Planning Commission. C. Storm Drainage: The applicant shall install culverts, storm sewers, riprap slopes, stabilized ditches, and other improvements to adequately handle storm water. All improvements shall comply with the minimum standards of the City and shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to construction. D. Utilities: The applicant shall be responsible to provide for and pay the full cost of the proper installation and connection of all utilities, including sanitary sewers, connection to approved

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