17.15.160 Minimum subdivision and short subdivision improvements.
(1) Prior to final recording of a plat or short plat, the following minimum improvements shall be constructed consistent with the approved plans, except that the Director of Community Development may allow posting of a financial guarantee per this title and CMC Title 14, for that portion not completed, in the event that expiration of the plat or short plat is imminent or other extraordinary circumstances prevent the construction of such improvements:
(a) Drainage facilities and erosion control measures consistent with Chapter 13.25 CMC;
(b) Water mains and hydrant installed and fire flow available, as required;
(c) Streets graded to all lots within the subdivision or short subdivision and capable of providing access per the City of Covington Design and Construction Standards adopted in Chapter 12.60 CMC, current edition;
(d) Specific site improvements required by the preliminary subdivision approval ordinance or preliminary short subdivision approval decision;
(e) Delineation of sensitive areas that are to remain undeveloped;
(f) Temporary control monuments set by a land surveyor, located in conformance with this title, and in place at final inspection. Permanent monuments and control points shall be set and verified by a land surveyor within 90 days of the final lift of asphalt; and
(g) Improvements without which the Director determines a safety hazard would exist.
(2) The City shall have right of entry onto any lot, tract, easement or parcel that is part of the final plat or short plat to ensure compliance with the minimum subdivision improvements required in this title. (Ord. 13-19 § 5; Ord. 27-16 § 11; Amended at request of department 2/08; Ord. 20-07 § 98; Ord. 53-02 § 2 (19A.08.160))