§ 50-181. Minimum standards; sureties.

(a)

The improvements set forth under this article are to be considered as the minimum acceptable standard for subdivisions. All those improvements for which standards are not specifically set forth shall have standards set by ordinance or published rules of the City Council. All improvements must meet the approval of the City Council.

(b)

Prior to the undertaking of any improvements, the proprietor shall deposit with the clerk cash, a certified check or irrevocable bank letter of credit running to the city, whichever the proprietor selects to insure faithful completion of all improvements within the time specified. The amount of the deposit shall be set by the city council based on an estimate by the engineer. All improvements shall be constructed and approved by the city within a length of time agreed upon from the date of approval of the final plat by the city council. The city council shall release funds for the payment of work as it is completed and approved by the city. Prior to the acceptance by the city of improvements, a two-year maintenance bond in an amount set by the city council shall be posted by the proprietor.

(c)

Improvements shall be provided by the proprietor in accordance with the standards and requirements established in this chapter and any other such standards and requirements which may from time to time be established by ordinance or published rules of the city.

(Code 1984, § 5.278(1))