§ 30.52.040. Improvement Requirements.

The developer shall agree, through the posting of surety bonds in accordance with Section 30.32.150, to provide all improvements required by this Section prior to recording the final subdivision map or the issuance of a building or grading permit. Required improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.

Grading, curbs, gutters, berms, and paving of streets, highways, and other rights-of-way within, bordering, or necessary to provide access to and serve the development.

2.

Grading and subsurface drainage structures necessary for the proper use and drainage of the street and lot, such as culverts, bridges, and storm drains, taking into consideration the drainage patterns on adjacent property.

3.

Street name signs and traffic control devices.

4.

Sidewalks on all streets as required. Along Las Vegas Boulevard South, the back of sidewalk should not be located greater than 25 feet from back of curb. See Figures 30.64-17 and 18.

5.

Fire hydrants, in proper location and in sufficient numbers, to provide adequate fire protection as required.

6.

Public Sanitary Sewer.

A.

Every lot shall be supplied with adequate sanitary sewerage facilities, including sewer mains and house laterals, connected to systems with adequate capacity to serve the proposed development in conformance with the standards and specifications adopted by the Clark County Water Reclamation District, unless an individual sewage disposal systems is approved in accordance with Section 30.52.110 below.

B.

The developer shall provide evidence that the sanitary sewer service provider has agreed to serve the development, has adequate treatment capacity, and has approved the proposed design for any necessary facilities.

C.

When sanitary sewer service is to be provided by a private system, the developer must provide evidence that the proposed system has been approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada and/or Clark County.

7.

Water Service.

A.

Every lot shall be supplied with water adequate for domestic use, and fire protection if required, connected to systems with adequate supply and capacity to serve the proposed development in conformance with the standards and specifications adopted by the municipal water purveyor, unless a private well is approved in accordance with Section 30.52.100 (b) below.

B.

The developer shall provide evidence that the water service provider has agreed to serve the development, provide adequate supply for domestic use, and fire protection if required, and approved the proposed design for any necessary facilities.

C.

In cases where there is an existing well serving existing development on the lot, only the new lots being created need be connected to the public water system, provided that the lot remaining on the well meets the Health District requirements for lot size (also see 30.52.100(a)).

D.

When water service is to be provided by a private system, the developer must provide evidence that the proposed system has been approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada and/or Clark County.

8.

Street Lighting and Electric Service. The electrical distribution systems shall meet the requirements of Clark County and shall be sufficient to serve the proposed development with street lights and power to every lot.

A.

The developer shall furnish statements from the electric utility company stating that the company will furnish electric power to any lot within the development, upon the demand of any lot purchaser, at no cost to the purchaser, to bring the service to the lot.

B.

Street lighting materials, candlepower, illumination and installation shall conform to recommended practice for street and highway lighting, as established by the Illuminating Engineers Society.

C.

All electrical improvements shall be constructed or installed, in accordance to the requirements herein, and meet all applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code, American Standards Association, American Society for Testing Materials, Federal Specifications, National Electric Light Association, National Electric Safety Code, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc, Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association, Illuminating Engineers Society, and Code of Standard Specifications for Public Improvements (Clark County Electrical Ordinance).

9.

Provision for service connections from utility lines and sanitary sewers shall be made which will eliminate the necessity of disturbing the street pavement, gutters, culverts, curbs and sidewalks when service connections are made.

10.

Prior to improvements being made, plan approvals, the posting of surety bonds, and the issuance of permits in accordance with Chapter 30.32 must be complete. Inspections must be approved prior to acceptance of the improvements.

11.

Exceptions to the improvement requirements of this Section are permitted with the approval of an application for a waiver of standards in accordance with Table 30.16-7.

(Ord. 3229 § 10 (part), 2005; Ord. 3106 § 8 (part), 2004; Ord. 2741 § 9 (part), 2002; Ord. 2482 § 12 (part), 2000; Ord. 2481 § 3 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 4481, § 11, 4-19-2017; Ord. No. 4658, § 12, 12-19-2018)