Chapter 17.48
IMPROVEMENTS
Sections:
17.48.010 Curbs, gutters and paving.
17.48.030 Sidewalks – Pedestrian walkways – Urban trails.
17.48.040 Fire protection facilities.
17.48.010 Curbs, gutters and paving.
Curbs, gutters and paving shall be constructed consistent with the requirements in the City of Sequim Streets and Utilities Development Regulations. (Ord. 2006-019 § 5; Ord. 98-005 § 4)
17.48.020 Street lighting.
A. All street light wiring, conduit and service connections shall be located underground. Street light spacing shall take existing trees, structures, landscaping, streetscaping, natural features and irrigation ditches into consideration.
B. The design of street lighting shall be approved by the city engineer. The city may adopt specific standards for street lighting types, location and heights. All street lighting shall be fully shielded and downward facing. (Ord. 2006-019 § 5; Ord. 98-005 § 4)
17.48.030 Sidewalks – Pedestrian walkways – Urban trails.
Sidewalks, pedestrian ways or trails and trail connections must be installed to provide continuity between pre-existing pedestrian improvements located in or adjacent to the subject subdivision.
Before final approval, all requirements for sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and/or urban trails must be installed or an appropriate bond established consistent with city requirements (Chapter 3.78 SMC), and with Chapter 17.64 SMC. (Ord. 2021-021 § 1 (Exh. B); Ord. 2006-019 § 5; Ord. 98-005 § 4)
17.48.040 Fire protection facilities.
A. Adequate facilities for fire protection purposes shall be provided.
B. Except when otherwise permitted by the city, fire hydrants shall be spaced at distances not to exceed 600 feet in residential areas and 300 feet in all other areas.
C. All proposed water lines shall be sufficient to provide the minimum flow as determined by the International Fire Code in addition to other consumptive uses.
D. Where fire hazards exist, the city may require the removal of flammable vegetation from an area used as a fire break around or within a subdivision. (Ord. 2006-019 § 5; Ord. 98-005 § 4)
17.48.050 Utilities.
A. New Utilities.
1. Where telephone, electric and cablevision utilities are not existing in a proposed subdivision and additional utility construction is required, all new utility construction shall be located underground. Underground utilities shall be placed in such a manner and at a depth which permits the planting of trees.
2. Those utilities, including all service connections, which are to be located beneath paved surfaces shall be installed as approved by the public works department. Such installation shall be completed and approved prior to the application of any surface material.
B. Water Mains.
1. The subdivider shall install water mains as shown on plans and documents as approved by the public works director and the city engineer. The minimum size for trunk lines shall be 10 inches unless a larger size is required to meet fire flow requirements.
2. When water mains are required through or adjacent to a property other than the proposed subdivision or binding site plan development, the applicant shall install fire hydrants every 1,000 feet. The applicant shall be required to install Ts in the required water main at 500-foot intervals to facilitate the future installation of fire hydrants when property adjoining the required water main is subdivided or developed. The developer shall obtain easements, to be dedicated to the city of Sequim, through property other than his own.
C. Sanitary Sewers.
1. Standards. The sanitary sewer system shall be designed and installed in accordance with city and state standards and under the supervision of the department of public works.
2. The provisions of Chapter 13.102 SMC, Service Extension Review Process, shall apply to all proposed subdivisions and binding site plans. The standards and requirements of that chapter shall supersede the standards and requirements of this section, where applicable. (Ord. 2006-019 § 5; Ord. 98-005 § 4)
17.48.060 City acceptance.
City acceptance is required of all utilities and street improvements established as a condition of subdivision approval. The owner and/or contractor must provide the following information to the city before acceptance of any utility and/or street improvements:
A. As-built drawings in paper and compatible electronic format;
B. A two-year warranty bond on constructed improvements (see SMC 3.78.050 and 17.64.010(B));
C. A two-year maintenance bond (see Chapter 3.78 SMC and SMC 17.64.010(B)); and
D. Easements and dedications necessary to ensure continued city maintenance and operation of the subject facilities. Easements must not be less than 20 feet in width and must be configured and located as to extend five feet at each side beyond the centerline of the outermost utility. Additional width must be provided where necessary to accommodate utilities, utility structures, and utility pole bracing. The city council and/or community development director, as applicable, may require evidence of approval by the public utility company of the proposed easement width. Where an easement occurs on a side lot and adjacent to a driveway, there must not be less than 10 feet of clearance between the easement line and the extreme projection of the building structure. (Ord. 2021-021 § 1 (Exh. B); Ord. 2010-005 (Exh. A); Ord. 2006-019 § 5; Ord. 98-005 § 4)