1121.12 UTILITIES.

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Identifier	1121.12
Citation	§ 1121.12
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Sheffield Lake Overview
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 1101 Gemeral Provisions
CHAPTER 1103 Administration and Decision-Making Bodies
CHAPTER 1105 Review Procedures
CHAPTER 1107 Zoning Districts and Principal Use Regulations
CHAPTER 1109 Planned Residential Developments (PRD)
CHAPTER 1111 Accessory and Temporary Use Regulations
CHAPTER 1113 General Development Standards
CHAPTER 1115 Landscaping and Screening Standards
CHAPTER 1117 Parking and Access Standards
CHAPTER 1119 Signs
CHAPTER 1121 Subdivision Design Standards
1121.01 PURPOSE.
1121.02 APPLICABILITY.
1121.03 CONFORMITY WITH PLANS AND REGULATIONS.
1121.04 SALE OF LAND IN SUBDIVISIONS; START OF CONSTRUCTION.
1121.05 BOND REQUIRED.
1121.06 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
1121.07 LOTS.
1121.08 BLOCKS.
1121.09 STREET LIGHTING.
1121.10 RAILROADS.
1121.11 STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES.
1121.12 UTILITIES.
CHAPTER 1123 Wind Energy Systems
CHAPTER 1125 Wireless Telecommunications
CHAPTER 1127 Nonconformities
CHAPTER 1129 Enforcement and Penalties
CHAPTER 1131 Definitions
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
OH
Sheffield Lake
Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
1121.12 UTILITIES.
CHAPTER 1121 Subdivision Design Standards
   1121.11 STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES.
   (a)   General Street Design.
      (1)   The arrangement, character, width, grade, construction and location of all streets shall conform to the comprehensive land use plan, or other applicable street plans, for the City that are in effect at the time of final plat submission.
      (2)   The street layout shall provide access to all lots and parcels of land within the subdivision.
      (3)   The subdivider shall provide within the boundaries of the subdivision plat the necessary right-of-way for the widening, continuance or alignment of such streets in conformity with the comprehensive plan or other applicable street plans.
      (4)   Offset streets shall be avoided whenever possible.
      (5)   Where practical, the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision for the continuation of existing streets in adjoining areas.
      (6)   A street that is not constructed to City standards will not be accepted by the City for dedication as a public street.
      (7)   Proposed streets shall be adjusted to the contour of the land so as to produce usable lots and streets of reasonable gradient.
      (8)   A street that is not constructed to City standards will not be accepted by the City for dedication as a public street.
      (9)   Approval shall not be given for streets within a subdivision which would be subject to flooding. All streets must be located at elevations which will make them flood-free, in order that no portion of the subdivision would become isolated by floods.
      (10)   In the interest of public safety, and as a matter of policy, all points of ingress and egress shall be located as far as possible from the intersection of two or more major arterial streets or highways.
   (b)   Traffic Control Devices. The subdivider shall provide all traffic control devices for the proposed development, including, but not limited to, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and the like. Refer to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTC) for details of the devices to be used, and, in some cases, warrants for their use.
   (c)   Street Signage. All new subdivisions shall be required to install the street signage within each phase on all public and private streets. The signage shall be installed prior to acceptance by the City, and the road being open to vehicular traffic. The signage must be shown on the improvement plans/site plans as submitted for review by the Development Review Committee.
   (d)   Street Names and Numbering.
      (1)   Street names shall be selected that will not duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets in the City of Sheffield Lake and in Lorain County, irrespective of modifying terms such as street, avenue, boulevard, etc. Streets that are or will eventually be continuations of existing or platted streets shall be named the same. Street names shall be included on the preliminary plat and final plat.
      (2)   When a new street is a direct extension of an existing street, the name shall remain the same.
      (3)   Address numbers shall be assigned by the City in accordance with the current numbering system.
   (e)   General Street and Right-of-Way Design Standards.
      (1)   Proposed street classifications shall be designated (i.e., local, principal collector, arterial, etc.) on all plats, based on their proposed functions and the recommendation of any approved street plans. The physical and geometric design of streets shall be based upon these designations in adapting the proposed streets to the existing terrain and soils.
      (2)   The standards of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), as published in A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 1984; A Policy on Design Standards for Stopping Sight Distances, 1971; and subsequent publications modifying those standards by AASHTO, in effect at the time of final plat submission, shall govern the design of subdivision streets and abutting City, county and township roads. The "Desirable Sight Distance Values" will govern in all but the most unusual instances, and any lesser values must be recommended by the City Engineer before the preliminary design plan is approved by the Planning Commission.
      (3)   The pavement design shall be calculated and submitted by a registered engineer with the preliminary plat approval.
      (4)   The subdivider shall be responsible for all required improvements, including the required pavement width measured from back-to-back of curbs on an undivided street. On a divided street, the subdivider shall be responsible for the sidewalk, if required, one curb, one-half of the required pavement measured to the back of the curb, and storm drainage.
      (5)   When developing along one side of an existing street or roadway which is included in any approved street plans, the subdivider shall be responsible for one curb, the pavement widening to thoroughfare width of his or her side, all necessary adjustments to existing pavement, and storm drainage for the street in accordance with an agreement with the City Engineer. Where sight distances or other engineering requirements make it imperative, the pavement adjustment responsibility shall include the replacement of up to the entire existing pavement, also in accordance with an agreement with the City Engineer.
TABLE 1121-1: STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND GRADE STANDARDS

Minimum Pavement Width (Feet) [1]

Grades %

Type of Street

Minimum ROW
(feet)

Preferred (Parking on Both Sides)

Minimum (Parking on One Side)

No Parking

Maximum

Minimum

Major Arterial Street [2]

100 [3]

0.5

Minor Arterial Street [2]

0.5

Collector Street

0.5

All Other Local Streets

Not Applicable

0.5

NOTES:
[1] Pavement width is measured back of curb to back of curb.
[2] Where marginal access streets are used to provide access to existing or proposed arterials, improvements on those thoroughfares may be waived by the City Engineer

(6) Table 1121-2 establishes the standards for horizontal curves, reverse curves, sight distances for each street type.

TABLE 1121-2: STREET CURVE AND SIGHT DISTANCE STANDARDS

Horizontal Curve

Reverse Curve

Sight
Distance

Type of Street

Minimum Radius (feet)

Required Tangent (feet)

Minimum
(feet)

Major Arterial Street

400

250

450

Minor Arterial Street

400

150

350

Collector Street

300

100

275

Local Street

200

200
      (7)   Vertical Alignment.
         A.   All changes in grades shall be connected by vertical curves of a minimum length in feet equal to twenty (20) times the algebraic difference in the rate of change of grade expressed in feet per 100 feet. Longer vertical curves shall be used when needed for sight distances as determined by the design engineer and approved by the City Engineer.
         B.   No street grade shall be less than 0.4 percent and on stop streets, the grade shall not exceed two percent (2%) positive or three percent negative within 100 feet of an intersection with local streets or 150 feet for all other intersections, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The positive is considered going up from the intersection and the negative is going down from the intersection.
         C.   Whenever the subdivider changes the grade of an existing street outside the limits of the development, and the grade change requires adjustment to meet existing improvements (streets, driveways, walks, and the like), such adjustments are required will be the responsibility of the subdivider, as approved by the City Engineer.
   (f)   Special Street Types and Street Requirements. The following requirements shall apply to special street types or under the specified circumstances:
      (1)   Temporary Dead-End Streets.
         A.   Temporary dead-end streets shall be permitted only where there are future plans to continue the street into another phase of the subdivision or into an adjacent, future subdivision. In such cases, a temporary turnaround shall be provided with a design approved by the City Engineer.
         B.   Provisions for maintenance and the removal of the temporary dead-end street shall be required of any additional plat approvals.
         C.   Temporary dead-end streets longer than 600 feet are prohibited.
         D.   A "T" turnaround (temporary only) may be permitted in-lieu of a cul-de-sac that is required for permanent dead-end streets. Such turnarounds shall be designed to allow vehicles to turn around with only one backing-up movement. See Figure 1121-A. The turnaround area shall be the same width as the street it abuts and shall be at least seventy-five (75) feet long.

Figure 1121-A: Illustrative example of a temporary "T" turnaround.
         E.   If a dead-end street extends one (1) lot depth or less past a street intersection, a "T" turnaround will not be required.
      (2)   Permanent Dead-End Streets.
         A.   Permanent dead-end streets are prohibited unless they include a turnaround (cul-de-sac) in accordance with this subsection.
         B.   Permanent dead-end streets shall not exceed 600 feet in length as measured from the centerline of the intersecting street to the center of the turn-around. Permanent dead-end streets may be longer where unique topographic or other physical conditions exist making a through street impractical.
         C.   All permanent dead-end streets shall be designed with a turning circle having an outside pavement diameter (curb face to curb face) of at least eighty (80) feet.
      (3)   Streets for Nonresidential Subdivisions.
         A.   Streets serving nonresidential developments (e.g., commercial or industrial) and accessory parking areas shall be planned to connect with collector or arterial streets so as not to generate traffic on local access streets.
         B.   The spacing of driveways serving nonresidential subdivisions is established in the Section 1117.03(f).
         C.   The City Engineer may require local access streets (frontage streets) that run parallel to an arterial or collector street to provide maximum safety and convenience.
      (4)   Half-Streets. The dedication of new half-streets shall not be permitted. Where a dedicated or platted half-street exists adjacent to the tract being subdivided, the other half shall be platted.
      (5)   Private Streets.
         A.   Private streets are discouraged.
         B.   Where constructed, a private street shall be constructed to the minimum standard of a public street in accordance with this code.
         C.   The City shall not be responsible for maintenance, snow plowing, cleaning, or provision of similar public street services for private streets.
         D.   Property owners abutting a private street may request that the City accept the street as a public street dedication at a later date, but the City shall not be required to accept such dedication.
         E.   In no instance shall the City accept a private street as a public dedication until such street is shown to meet all applicable street design standards required for public streets in this code.
            (Ord. 26-22. Passed 4-26-22.)
   1121.12 UTILITIES.
   (a)   General Requirements for Utilities and Underground Facilities.
      (1)   All public and common electric, cable, and telephone lines and other utilities shall be located underground in all residential, office, commercial and industrial subdivisions and districts, and shall be placed in their own easement, shown on the final or record plat. These underground utility requirements shall also apply to any lines required to serve the new development that extend outside the boundary of the development. The conduits or cables shall be located within easements or public rights-of-way in separate trenches, in a manner which will not conflict with other underground services.
      (2)   In industrial subdivisions where the electric power provider advises the City that the power load requirements are sufficiently large as to make underground service impractical or unfeasible, electric, cable, and telephone lines may be installed overhead along rear lot lines with the approval by the City Engineer. Should the City Engineer approve an overhead distribution system, all connections to it shall be made underground. All facilities are to be constructed on one side of the road without overhead crossovers.
      (3)   Where cable, fiber optic, television, or similar services or conduit is or will be in operation, the applicant shall install cable or conduit for such service simultaneously with and in the same manner as electric and telephone cables are installed, both within the right-of-way and to individual building connections.
      (4)   All sewer and utility pipelines shall preferably be placed outside the limits of the pavement. All excavations for public utilities made under paved areas shall be properly backfilled with approved granular materials thoroughly compacted in place and subject to approval by the City Engineer.
      (5)   All storm drainage grates shall be constructed to allow bicycles to pass over the grate safely and shall have the words "No Dumping, Drains to Stream", or similar, cast into the grate.
   (b)   Sanitary Sewers. The following requirements shall govern sanitary sewer improvements:
      (1)   Where an adequate existing public wastewater treatment system is reasonably accessible, in the determination of the City Engineer, public sanitary sewers shall be installed to adequately serve all lots, including lateral connections to the public system. Public sewer system extensions shall meet the requirements of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and City standards.
      (2)   Combinations of sanitary sewers and storm sewers shall be prohibited.
      (3)   Sanitary sewers shall be extended through all lots and rights-of-way within the approved plat.
   (c)   Public Water Supply. The following shall govern water supply improvements:
      (1)   The subdivider or subdivider shall construct a system of water mains and appurtenances and connect them with the public water supply and provide a connection for each lot.
      (2)   The type, size, and location of water lines shall be approved by the appropriate departments in the City of Sheffield Lake.
      (3)   Water mains shall be extended through all lots and rights-of-way within the approved plat.
   (d)   Electric, Telephone, Cable, and Fiber Optic.
      (1)   Electric service and telephone service shall be provided within each subdivision.
      (2)   Gas service and fiber optics shall be required where reasonably accessible.       (3)   All electric, telephone, cable, fiber optic, and similar transmission lines shall be designed and installed in compliance with the applicable standards of these regulations and the authority having jurisdiction.
         (Ord. 26-22. Passed 4-26-22.)

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Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
order that no portion of the subdivision would become isolated by floods
ordance with the current numbering system
ordance with an agreement with the City Engineer
ordance with this subsection
ordance with this code
Ord. 26-22
ord plat
ords "No Dumping, Drains to Stream", or similar, cast into the grate
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Sheffield Lake, OH Laws

ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84

CERTIFICATION

TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE

COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE

ROSTER OF OFFICIALS

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO

TABLE A - EASEMENTS

TABLE B - VACATING OF STREETS AND ALLEYS

TABLE C - APPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY

TABLE D - DEDICATION OF PROPERTY

TABLE E - SALE OF PROPERTY

TABLE F - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY

TABLE G - LEASE OF PROPERTY FOR CITY USE

TABLE H - ZONING MAP CHANGES

TABLE I - CHANGE OF NAME OF STREET

SECTION 1. ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT.

SECTION 1. MANNER OF EXERCISE.

SECTION 1. TERM.

SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS.

SECTION 3. REMOVAL.

SECTION 4. VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR.

SECTION 5. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE MAYOR.

SECTION 1. POWERS, ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE.

SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS.

SECTION 3. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL.

SECTION 4. REMOVAL.

SECTION 5. VACANCIES.

SECTION 6. APPOINTMENTS.

SECTION 7. SALARIES AND BONDS.

SECTION 8. MEETINGS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

SECTION 9. QUORUM.

SECTION 10. GENERAL LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS.

SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.

SECTION 12. ENACTMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS.

SECTION 13. ENACTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.

SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

SECTION 2. DEPARTMENT OF LAW.

SECTION 3. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.

SECTION 4. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

SECTION 5. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

SECTION 6. DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION.

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP.

SECTION 2. OFFICERS.

SECTION 3. DUTIES, PRIOR SERVICE AND JOB CLASSIFICATION.

SECTION 4. REMOVAL.

SECTION 5. COMPENSATION AND FUNDS.

SECTION 1. BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS.

SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION.

SECTION 3. PARK-RECREATION BOARD.

SECTION 4. PARK COMMISSION.

SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE.

SECTION 2. TRANSFERS AND BALANCES.

SECTION 3. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.

SECTION 4. CUSTODY AND DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.

SECTION 5. PUBLIC BIDDING.

SECTION 6. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

SECTION 7. LIMITATION ON RATE OF TAXATION.

SECTION 8. SUBMISSION OF EXTRA LEVY.

SECTION 9. DEBT LIMITATION.

SECTION 1. SELECTION OF CANDIDATES AND PROCEDURES.

SECTION 2. WRITE-IN CANDIDATES.

SECTION 1. INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.

SECTION 2. RECALL.

SECTION 1. GRANT, AMENDMENT OR RENEWAL.

SECTION 1. MANNER OF AMENDMENT.

SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHARTER.

SECTION 2. SAVING CLAUSE.

SECTION 3. EFFECT OF THE CHARTER UPON EXISTING LAWS AND RIGHTS.

SECTION 4. INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARTER.

SECTION 5. CONTINUANCE OF PRESENT OFFICERS.

SECTION 6. OATH OF OFFICE.

SECTION 7. CHARTER REVIEW.

SECTION 8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE — Part Overview

PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE — Part Overview

PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE — Part Overview

PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE — Part Overview

Charter Overview

ARTICLE I NAME AND BOUNDARIES