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 Hoover
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix II. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
 Article VI. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

§ 1. General.

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  • The subdivider is required to install or construct the improvements hereinafter described prior to having released the bond or other securities which guarantee installation on such required improvements.

    All improvements required shall be constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in these regulations, and under the inspection of the building official or his duly authorized representative and the engineering department of the respective utility.

    All water mains, sanitary sewers and laterals, fire hydrants and storm sewers shall be installed as necessary to prevent the future cutting of the pavement of any street, sidewalk or other public improvement.

    1.1.

    Streets and alleys. All streets shall be designed in accordance with subdivision minimum standards contained in Appendix A.

    1.2.

    Sidewalks. Sidewalks may be required by the planning commission in commercial or residential subdivisions. All such sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications found in Appendix A, Article IV, Section 5. (Ord. No. 97-1578, § 1, 7-21-97)

    1.3.

    Curb and gutter. All curb and gutter, and valley gutter shall be designed in accordance with subdivision minimum standards contained in Appendix A.

    1.4.

    Water mains. The design and specifications of the distribution system shall meet the applicable public water system requirements.

    1.5.

    Fire plugs. Fire plugs shall be installed along each street every seven hundred fifty (750) feet in residential districts. The water supply and pressure shall be sufficient to adequately serve the potential needs of the intended land use. In business districts, fire plugs shall be installed every three hundred (300) feet. The Hoover fire department must approve the installations of all fire plugs.

    1.6.

    Sanitary sewers. Sanitary sewers shall be installed in each subdivision and approved by the City of Hoover and/or the county engineer. Septic tanks may be permitted in lieu of sewer lines, upon approval by the health department.

    Lot size shall not be less than the minimum standard and of satisfactory size for the proper installation of an on-site sewage disposal system as approved by the county department of health. No building permit shall be issued until written approval has been given by the county department of health.

    1.7.

    Storm sewers and drainage. Storm sewers and drainage structures shall be designed and installed as required in accordance with Appendix A of these regulations.

    1.8.

    Property markers. All lot corners shall be marked with iron pipe not less than three-fourths inches in diameter and twenty-four (24) inches long, and driven so as to be flush with the finished grade.