I recently built a new house in a subdivision that is currently under development. Even though I'm paying taxes, the City is not picking up my trash or plowing my street. Why not?
Solution
The subdivision, including the street that you live on and all related infrastructure such as sewer and water lines, hydrants, stormwater drainage ponds, etc., are the property of the developer. Upon approval of a subdivision by the City, development begins with oversight provided by an engineering firm contracted with by the City, to ensure that streets, utilities, sidewalks and other improvements are constructed according to City specifications. In most cases, upon completion of the subdivision, the street and related infrastructure such as sidewalks, signs, streetlights, drainage structures and utilities are then presented to the City for acceptance. After review by staff, the Planning Board, and the City Council, the decision whether to accept or decline the offer is made by the Council. Until acceptance is voted upon and approved by the Council, the subdivision and all associated improvements remain private property and are the responsibility of the developer. City services are not available to owners of homes in a subdivision until acceptance is complete, and the street has become City property.
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Article ID:
87
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Planning Department
Date added:
2010-08-29 19:13:56
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