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5.03.07 Required Improvements.
In the absence of any provision to the contrary, the subdivider, developer or applicant shall provide the following improvements, as approved in the construction plans, in conformance with the standards, specifications and requirements of this Unified Development Code:
 
A. Streets including rights-of-way, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, signalization, and street lighting;
B. Water system including utility easements, water distribution lines, fire hydrants, valves, pumps, and water towers in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility;
C. Sanitary sewer system including utility easements, sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility;
D. Drainage system including drainage easements, channels, storm sewer lines and inlets, basins, control structures, and landscaping;
E. Park land;
F. Permanent monument markers;
G. Utilities for electric and telephone service and associated utility easements installed in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility;
H. Gas, cable television and other telecommunications service and associated utility easements, when provided, installed in conformance with the terms and regulations of the provider of said utility.
 
5.03.08 Improvement Continuity and Integration.
All improvements must be designed and installed so as to provide for a logical system of utilities, drainage and streets and to create continuity of improvements for the development of adjacent properties. Pedestrian, vehicle, water, wastewater and drainage improvements must be extended to the perimeter of a subdivision.
 
5.03.09 Improvement Plans.
Plans for the improvements required by this Chapter shall be prepared and approved in accordance with the provisions contained herein and certified for accuracy and completeness by a registered professional engineer licensed by the State of Texas.
After completion of construction, the developer shall deliver to the City as-built construction documents indicating all improvements, new construction, and upgrades. These documents shall clearly indicate the location of all improvements including the location of above- and below-ground utilities. The documents shall include a certification from a licensed Professional Engineer that all construction required by this code was performed in compliance with the standards and specifications required of this code.
 
5.03.10 Acceptance of Improvements.
During the course of installation and construction of the required improvements, the City Engineer or another designee of the City Manager shall make periodic inspections of the work to insure that all improvements comply with this Code and other municipal, county and State requirements. Upon completion of installation and construction of all required improvements, the developer may seek acceptance of all public improvements by the City by submitting the required number of copies of as-built plans and a one-year maintenance bond in an amount as specified at the time of final plat submittal. In addition, the developer shall provide a statement signed by a registered professional engineer that all improvements have been installed and constructed in accordance with the submitted as-built plans.

See § 5.03: General Standards for more detailed information.
See Chapter 5.00: Subdivision, Infrastructure and Public Improvements for complete, detailed information.