§ 22-17.1. Required improvements and standards for rural residential subdivisions.  


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  • All new rural residential subdivisions located in the Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) and Rural Residential 5 (RR-5) zoning districts must provide for the following improvements and comply with the following standards:
    A. 
    Streets.
    (1) 
    Streets shall be developed as public streets, and the paved portion of the street shall have a width of at least 24 feet with an eight-foot gravel shoulder on both sides of the street that can be used for parking.
    (2) 
    Streets shall be improved with asphalt or concrete.
    (3) 
    Although curb is not required, the subdivider shall install, at a minimum, a valley gutter at least two feet wide, on each side of the street, and drainage ditches, swales, or other similar measures to provide run-off control as required by Part 7 of Chapter 7 of the City Code.
    (4) 
    No sidewalks or planting strips shall be required. A circulation plan shall be provided to show any pedestrian pathways, bicycle trails, equestrian trails or ATV trails. Such pathways and trails need not be improved with concrete or asphalt.
    B. 
    Public lighting. At a minimum, street lighting shall be located at the street intersections and at fire hydrant locations.
    C. 
    street signs. The subdivider shall provide all street signs which are necessary for traffic control and public safety.
    D. 
    Water supply and sewage disposal. A rural residential subdivision shall connect to the City water and sewer distribution system as provided by § 22-17C and D. Water and sewer tap fees shall apply.
    E. 
    Except as expressly modified above, a rural residential subdivision shall provide all of the improvements and comply with all of the other standards set forth in § 22-17 of Chapter 22 of the Evanston City Code.
Added 7-20-2004 by Ord. No. 04-07