Licking County Subdivision Improvement Regulations
Effective: January 1, 2016
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TABLE OF ADOPTION & AMENDMENTS
This table is not intended to be an all-inclusive history of the Subdivision Improvement
Regulations, but rather, it highlights the dates when the entirety of the regulations has been
adopted. Any amendments to the currently effective regulations (January 1, 2016) will be listed
in the below table as well.
Description
Subsequent Adoption (Current Version)
Effective Date
1/1/2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 – TITLE, PURPOSE, SCOPE & JURISDICTION ............................................. 6
SECTION 100
SECTION 101
SECTION 102
SECTION 103
SECTION 104
SECTION 105
SECTION 106
SECTION 107
SECTION 108
SECTION 109
SECTION 110
TITLE .................................................................................................................... 6
PURPOSE ............................................................................................................... 6
AUTHORITY .......................................................................................................... 6
ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................. 6
JURISDICTION ........................................................................................................ 6
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY .................................................................................... 6
AMENDMENT ........................................................................................................ 6
INTERPRETATION .................................................................................................. 7
SEPARABILITY, VALIDITY ..................................................................................... 7
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................. 7
EFFECTIVE DATE .................................................................................................. 7
ARTICLE 2 – DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 200 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND WORDS ............................................................. 8
SECTION 201 DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 8
ARTICLE 3 – SECURING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ............................... 9
SECTION 300
SECTION 301
SECTION 302
SECTION 303
CONSTRUCTION AND DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS ....................................... 10
GUARANTEE OF IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................... 10
EXTENSION OF TIME ........................................................................................... 12
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR RELEASE OR REDUCTION OF
GUARANTEE........................................................................................................ 12
SECTION 304 MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ..................................................................... 13
SECTION 305 DEFERRAL OR WAIVER OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS ....................................... 13
ARTICLE 4 – PROCEDURES & PLAN SUBMISSION FOR SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 400
SECTION 401
SECTION 402
SECTION 403
SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS .............................................................. 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ..................................................................... 15
INSPECTION PROCEDURES ................................................................................... 15
MONUMENTS, MARKERS, AND PINS .................................................................... 16
ARTICLE 5 – STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 500
SECTION 501
SECTION 502
SECTION 503
SECTION 504
SECTION 505
SECTION 506
SECTION 507
SECTION 508
STREET STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 18
SIDEWALK STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 38
CURB, GUTTER, & STORM SEWER ...................................................................... 39
STORM DRAINAGE .............................................................................................. 39
SUBDIVISION DRIVEWAYS .................................................................................. 41
STREET AND WALKWAY LIGHTING ..................................................................... 41
WATER SUPPLY .................................................................................................. 41
SANITARY SEWER ............................................................................................... 44
OVER-SIZE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................ 45
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ARTICLE 6 – REVISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT ............................................................. 46
SECTION 600
SECTION 601
SECTION 602
SECTION 603
SCHEDULE OF FEES, CHARGES, AND EXPENSES .................................................. 46
VARIANCES ......................................................................................................... 46
APPEAL OF DECISION OF LCPC .......................................................................... 47
APPEAL OF DECISION OF LCPC DIRECTOR ......................................................... 47
APPENDIX I – MINIMUM PAVEMENT COMPOSITION ................................................. 48
APPENDIX II – PROCEDURE FOR FILING PETITION FOR ESTABLISHING ROAD
MAINTENANCE (ORC. 5553.04-.16) ...................................................................................... 49
APPENDIX III – GUARD RAIL WARRANT STUDY .......................................................... 50
APPENDIX IV – DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION SCHEDULE ........................................ 51
APPENDIX V – DITCH DESIGN CRITERIA........................................................................ 52
APPENDIX VI – RIGHT IN/ RIGHT OUT DESIGN CRITERIA ....................................... 53
APPENDIX VII – ENHANCED DITCH DESIGN.................................................................. 54
APPENDIX VIII – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AS-BUILT SURVEYS .............. 55
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ARTICLE 1 – TITLE PURPOSE, SCOPE, & JURISDICTION
Section 100 Title
These Regulations shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the “Subdivision
Improvement Regulations for Licking County, Ohio,” and shall be referred to as “these
Regulations,” herein.
Section 101 Purpose
These Regulations are adopted for the purpose of setting standards and requiring and securing
improvements shown on plat and plans required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations
(ORC Section 711.10) and will promote and maintain the health, safety and general well-being
of all life and inhabitants with Licking County.
Section 102 Authority
These Regulations are adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with and
pursuant to the legal grant of authority of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 711.101, to adopt rules
regarding the construction of improvements.
Section 103 Administration
The Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC) and its staff, is herein delegated the authority
on behalf of the County Commissioners to administer and enforce the provisions of these
Regulations, with technical assistance from the Licking County Engineer (LCE).
Section 104 Jurisdiction
These Regulations shall apply to all plats and plans required by the Licking County Subdivision
Regulations pursuant to Section 711.10 of the Ohio Revised Code. No proposed subdivision
shall be approved, except in compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in these
Regulations.
Section 105 Disclaimer of Liability
Neither submission of a plan under provisions of these Regulations nor compliance with
provisions of these Regulations shall relieve any person from responsibility for damage to any
person or property otherwise imposed by law, nor impose any liability upon Licking County for
damage to any person or property.
Section 106 Amendment
These Regulations may be amended, after a public hearing and other requirements, as specified
in Section 711.101 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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Section 107 Interpretation
The provisions of these Regulations shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion
of health, safety, and general welfare of the people of Licking County and the traveling public.
As such, in the development process the LCPC shall be entitled to apply a reasonable
interpretation of these Regulations as is necessary to give force and effect to the purpose and
intent of these Regulations to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the
people of Licking County and the traveling public.
Section 108 Separability, Validity
If, for any reason, any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article, or other part of these
Regulations should be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment
shall not affect the validity of these Regulations as a whole, or any part other than the part held to
be invalid.
Section 109 Appendix
The Appendixes attached to these regulations are not hereby adopted as part of the Licking
County Subdivision Improvement Regulations, they are provided here for reference only.
However, the items in the Appendixes shall serve to provide consistent guidance, incorporate the
policies, formally and informally, utilized by the LCPC and its staff, and to provide uniform
reference materials.
Section 110 Effective Date
These regulations shall become effective from and after the date of their approval and adoption
by the Board of County Commissioners after a public hearing. Henceforth, any other regulations
previously adopted by the Board of County Commissioners shall be deemed to be repealed.
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ARTICLE 2 – DEFINITIONS
Section 200 Interpretation of Terms and Words
For the purpose of these Regulations, certain terms and/or words used herein shall be interpreted
as follows:
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The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust,
company, or corporation as well as an individual. (See Person, Section 201)
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and
the plural number includes the singular.
The word “shall” is a mandatory requirement, the word “may” is a permissive
requirement, and the word “should” is a preferred requirement.
The words “used” or “occupied” include the words “intended, designed, or arranged to be
used or occupied.”
The word “lot” includes the words “plot” or “parcel.”
If a general term or provision conflicts with a special term or provision, they shall be construed,
if possible, so that effect is given to both. If the conflict between the terms or provisions is
irreconcilable, the special term or provision prevails as an exception to the general term or
provision, unless the general term or provision is the later adoption and the manifest intent is that
the general term provision prevails.
Section 201 Definitions
For the purposes of these Regulations, certain terms and/or words used herein shall be defined
using the adopted definitions within Article 2 of the Licking County Subdivision Regulations.
Any future amendments to those definitions within the Licking County Subdivision Regulations
shall also be considered an amendment to the definitions utilized by these Regulations, unless an
amendment to this Section is adopted.
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ARTICLE 3 – SECURING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Section 300 Construction and Dedication of Improvements
Before the Final Plat is approved and endorsed by the LCPC, the owner/developer shall construct
and dedicate, in accordance with the LCPC’s plan approval and to the satisfaction of the Licking
County Engineer (LCO), Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District (LCSWCD), and
the Licking County Water and Wastewater Department (LCWWD), any and all the street, water
supply, sanitary sewer, and any other improvements (herein collectively referred to as
“improvements”) required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations and specified in the
Final Plat. Additionally, the Board of County Commissioners shall approve the LCPC signed
Final Plat prior to it being recorded by the Licking County Recorder.
Section 301 Guarantee of Improvements
The LCPC, in its sole discretion, may waive the requirements that the owner/developer construct
and dedicate all improvements prior to signing the Final Plat. As a condition precedent to
LCPC’s waiver, the owner/developer shall provide one of the following guarantees: Performance
Bond, Certified Check, Escrow Account, or Letter of Credit (collectively referred to herein as
“Guarantee”):
Section 301.1 General Guarantee Standards
Any Guarantee provided by owner/developer shall meet all of the following requirements:
A) The amount of the Guarantee provided by owner/developer shall be one hundred per cent
(100%) of the estimated total construction cost of all improvements plus ten per cent
(10%) of total construction costs for initial maintenance of all improvements which shall
be determined by the LCE, LCSWCD and LCWWD, any of whom may seek the advice
and recommendations of other qualified individuals, based on estimates provided to them
by the owner/developer, and as agreed upon by the Board of County Commissioners.
B) The Guarantee shall clearly describe the subdivision/development and the required
improvements for which it is being provided.
C) The Guarantee shall be issued to, made payable to, or for the sole benefit of the Board of
County Commissioners, Licking County, Ohio and shall be binding on the
owner/developer, his/her heirs, its successors and assigns.
D) Sufficient documentation evidencing the Guarantee shall be provided to the Licking
County Planning Commission.
E) The owner/developer shall provide the LCPC with a scheduled completion date for the
improvements within the subdivision/development at the time the Guarantee is agreed
upon.
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F) The Guarantee shall remain in full force and effect for a one (1) month following the date
of the completion, approved inspection or dedication of the improvements, whichever is
later.
G) No Guarantee shall be released without the prior approval of the Board of County
Commissioners.
Section 301.2 Guarantee Types
Specific types of Guarantees shall also meet the following requirements:
A) Performance Bond If a performance bond is provided by the owner/developer as a
Guarantee, the bond shall be issued by and entity and under terms acceptable to the Board
of County Commissioners.
B) Certified Check: If a Certified Check is provided by the owner/developer as a Guarantee,
the owner/developer shall execute an agreement that shall state the terms and conditions
under which the funds from the Certified Check may be accessed if the owner/developer
fails to satisfactorily complete the required improvements within the time limit as
specified in herein.
C) Escrow Account: If an Escrow Account is provided by the owner/developer as a
Guarantee, the owner/developer shall execute an escrow agreement which state the terms
and conditions under which the funds will be distributed if the owner/developer fails to
satisfactorily complete the required improvements within the time limit as specified
herein. The amount held in escrow may be in the form of a Certificate of Deposit with a
two-year maturity time limit.
D) Letter of Credit: If a Letter of Credit is provided by the owner/developer as a Guarantee,
the Letter of Credit shall be issued by an entity and under terms acceptable to the Board
of County Commissioners. Further the Letter of Credit shall be accompanied with an
agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit under which the
funds will be distributed if the owner/developer fails to satisfactorily complete the
required improvements and within the time limit as specified herein. The guarantor/entity
issuing the Letter of Credit shall also agree to provide a Notice of Expiration or
Termination a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Letter of Credit
to the County Commissioners and the Licking County Planning Commission, by certified
letter. The term of the Letter of Credit shall expire no sooner than one year from the
scheduled completion date for the improvements.
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Section 302 Extension of Time
The construction and dedication of all improvements for which a Guarantee has been provided
by the owner/developer shall be completed within two years after the subdivision/development
has received final approval.
If the owner/developer fails to satisfactorily complete such improvements by the scheduled
completion date, the owner/developer shall show cause why the Guarantee should not be
forfeited, enforced or executed. For good cause shown, the LCPC may, in its sole discretion,
grant an extension of not more than one year.
If the LCPC grants an extension of up to one year, the total cost of the improvements shall be
updated to accurately reflect the current costs which shall be determined by the LCE, LCSWCD
and LCWWD, any of whom may seek the advice and recommendations of other qualified
individuals, based on estimates provided to them by the owner/developer, and as agreed upon by
the Board of County Commissioners.
If the current costs are more than the original costs, plus ten percent, then an additional
Guarantee in the amount of any increased cost shall be provided to the County Commissioners.
If the improvements are not completed by the end of the extension period, the Board of County
Commissioners may request the County Prosecutor to initiate legal action to enforce compliance.
Section 303 Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release or Reduction of
Guarantee
A) The Board of County Commissioners will not accept dedication of required
improvements, nor release nor reduce any Guarantee, unless or until: receipt of a
certificate from the applicable inspecting entity stating that all required improvements
have been satisfactorily completed and receipt of a certificate from the applicable
inspecting entity it has received and approved owner/developer’s “as-built” survey. The
“as built” survey shall contain the location, dimensions, material, and other information
required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations and any other applicable
regulations and as required by the inspecting entity, see Appendix VIII for minimum
requirements. DISCLAIMER: These are the minimum requirements for the as-built
survey. Verification of other items may be required depending on the particular
circumstances of that development. The Licking County Engineer, Licking County Soil
and Water Conservation District and/or Licking County Planning Commission shall have
the authority to require additional items be verified in order to make a determination for
final approval and acceptance. For example, if an inspector for Licking County questions
whether or not an item was constructed correctly or established at the correct elevation,
that item will be required to be verified on the as-built survey.
B) A final inspection, also known as a final walkthrough inspection, of the
subdivision/development shall be scheduled and conducted by the LCPC, in conjunction
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with all other appropriate agencies and entities, including but not limited to the Township
Zoning Inspector and the Ohio Department of Transportation (O.D.O.T.) to determine if
all improvements on the site have been satisfactorily completed. If improvements are
found to be incomplete or unsatisfactory to the LCPC, then that plat shall not be recorded
or the Guarantee shall not be reduced or released as requested until said improvements
are satisfactorily completed.
C) The owner/developer shall provide a Title Opinion to the Board of County
Commissioners indicating that the improvements and the real estate they are located are
free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances. Upon such approval and
recommendation, the Board of County Commissioners shall thereafter accept the
improvements for dedication in accordance with the established procedure. See also
definition of Title Opinion in Article 2 – Definitions.
D) Guarantees may only be reduced or released upon actual dedication of public
improvements. When a portion of the improvements has, upon inspection been
determined to be satisfactorily completed, a reduction in the Guarantee may be
authorized, provided, however, that such reduction shall not reduce the balance of the
Guarantee below the current completion cost as of the date of reduction, and provided
further that all other requirements of these Regulations have been properly executed.
Section 304 Maintenance of Improvements
The owner/developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of the improvements installed and
for providing the services necessary to ensure access to completed portions of the
subdivision/development for the full term of Guarantee. This maintenance of improvements shall
include but not be limited to winter maintenance items such as snow and ice control, erosion and
sediment control measures, debris, and mud tracking onto the County road system. (See
Appendix II).
Section 305 Deferral or Waiver of Required Improvements
The LCPC may defer or waive at the time of final approval, subject to appropriate conditions, the
provision of any or all such improvements as, in the Commission’s judgment, are not requisite in
the interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, or which are inappropriate because
of inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities.
Whenever it is deemed necessary by the LCPC to defer the construction of any improvement
required herein because of incompatible grades, future planning, inadequate or lack of
connecting facilities, or for other reasons, the applicant shall pay his share of the costs of the
future improvements to the Board of County Commissioners prior to signing the final
subdivision plat, or the owner/developer may post a bond or other guarantee insuring completion
of said improvements upon demand of the Board of County Commissioners.
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ARTICLE 4 – PROCEDURES & PLAN SUBMISSION FOR
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
Section 400 Submission of Construction Plans
Section 400.1 Construction Plan Submission
Prior to the approval of a Final Plat required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations, the
developer shall submit a complete set of construction plans according to the regulations
contained herein and must have received complete approval from the appropriate authorities
prior to beginning any on-site improvements. The following will be required with the submittal
of any construction drawings.
A) Six (6) copies of the engineering improvement plans, (4 full size 22”x 34” (or 24”x36”)
and 2 half size 11”x 17”,
B) A copy of the OEPA Notification of Intent (NOI).
C) An electronic copy of the engineering improvement plans as a .pdf file and .shp file.
D) Four (4) copies of an engineer’s estimate for the costs of all improvements on the site.
E) Copies of any other permits including but not limited to: ODOT permits, NPDES, ACOE
Nationwide, etc.
Section 400.2 Construction Plan Requirements
Drawings and specifications for improvements in a subdivision shall be a set of construction and
utility plans prepared by a registered professional engineer. The plans shall include typical
sections, plans and profile views, construction details, and estimates of the quantities of
construction material needed to meet the requirements of these Regulations. All typical sections
and major engineering details to be used on any particular street, sewer line, or water line shall
be approved by the Licking County Engineer, or, where applicable, an engineer representing the
involved water and/or sewer authority. Prior to the recording of the Final Plat, the subdivider
shall have installed the required improvements, or shall have furnished a guarantee pursuant to
these Regulations for the amount of the estimated construction cost of the ultimate installation of
the required improvements.
Final Construction Plans will need to include at a minimum the following:
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Roadway standards, profile, cross sections and typical details.
Bridges, culverts, storm sewers and underdrains (including profiles and details).
Drainage channels, roadside ditches, storm and sediment basins.
Site grading and flood routing including profiles of all areas where cuts or fills exceed
three feet.
E) The construction plan shall be filed with the Urban Soil Sediment Pollution Control
Requirements of the Licking County Soil Erosion & Stormwater Regulations.
F) Contact person and information of consulting Engineering Firm responsible for
development of the construction plan
G) Contact person for development firm or developer along with address and phone
numbers.
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Section 400.2 Construction Plan Approval
If applicable, the applicant must have final Health Department or water and sewer approval prior
to the Construction Plans being approved. No construction can begin without approved
Construction Plans (this includes clearing or any earth disturbing activity). Construction plans
will be considered approved once the Licking County Engineer and the Licking County Planning
Commission sign them (and other applicable authorities when necessary).
Section 401 Pre-Construction Conference
Section 401.1 Pre-Construction Conference Defined
All developments not exempt from construction plans shall be required to have a “PreConstruction Conference” with the LCPC and other applicable parties prior to any site
improvements taking place, including but not limited to clearing or any earth disturbing activity.
The Pre-Construction Conference shall include at a minimum the LCPC, Owner/Developer, Site
or General Contractor, Design Engineer, Licking County Engineer, and the Soil and Water
Conservation District.
Section 401.2 Pre-Construction Conference Requirements
At the Pre-Construction Conference:
A) The Contractor will be required to submit a proposed construction schedule reflecting all
work that is to be completed.
B) The Owner/Developer will be required to have secured all necessary permits, and paid all
inspection fees.
C) The design engineer shall bring (4) full sized Approved Final Construction Drawings and
(4) reduced Approved Final Construction Drawings that are produced following ODOT
plan production standards.
Section 402 Inspection Procedures
Section 402.1 Inspecting Entity
During construction of improvements, the LCPC, LCE, LCWWD and/or appropriate
governmental entity or their respective designee (herein after “inspecting entity”) shall provide
all inspections of improvements.
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Section 402.2 Required Inspections
Certain inspections shall be required to ensure compliance with these Regulations and the
Licking County Subdivision Regulations.
Inspection by the Licking County Engineer, or Inspecting Entity, shall be required of all street
improvements after the surface of the sub-grade has been prepared, shaped, and compacted to the
approximate cross section grade, but before any pavement, base, or sub-base material is placed
thereon. When the owner/developer or contractor receives notice of inspection approval, then the
application of the base course may occur, provided that such application is inspected by the LCE
while it is being accomplished. All inspections shall be required according to the schedule in
Appendix VI.
Section 402.3 Notice of Inspection
The owner/developer shall provide advance written notice to the appropriate inspecting entity
two business days prior to the date construction is to commence, the date any inspection or reinspection is desired and the final inspection upon completion of improvements.
Section 402.4 Inspection Fees
The owner/developer shall be required to pay any and all costs associated with the inspections
for any and all inspections during and after construction of the improvements. The
owner/developer shall be billed for the full amount of any and all inspection services.
Section 402.5 Enforcement
If it is determined that a violation of these Regulations exists, the owner/developer will be
notified of the deficiencies or noncompliance. After a reasonable time for voluntary compliance,
the inspector or inspecting entity shall report the deficiency or noncompliance to the LCPC. The
LCPC upon determination that a development does not comply with the Licking County
Subdivision Improvement Regulations may pursue an enforcement action and impose penalties as
outlined in Section 711.102 of the Ohio Revised Code against the owner/developer.
Section 403 Monuments, Markers, and Pins
Permanent markers shall be set according to the provisions of Section 711.03 of the Ohio
Revised Code. The owner/developer shall direct the surveyor to place and set at least four
permanent markers tied to Licking County Monumentation in each plat of ten lots or less and in
plats having more than ten lots as many additional markers as the surveyor deems necessary to
properly control his original survey. The surveyor shall place additional permanent markers in
accordance with Section 711.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, or with the approval of the LCE. At
least one permanent benchmark or control point tied to the Licking County Monumentation (GIS
Coordinates) must be placed in the area of the floodplain. The control point must be in State
Plane Coordinates.
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ARTICLE 5 – STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
Section 500 Street Standards & Specifications
The standards and specifications within this Section shall be used as minimum requirements for
designing all streets that fall within the platting authority of the Licking County Subdivision
Regulations.
The owner/developer shall design and construct improvements not less than the standards
outlined in these Regulations and the Licking County Subdivision Regulations. The minimum
requirements for materials shall be in accordance with the standards of the current volume of
“Construction and Material Specifications” of the State of Ohio Department of Transportation
(ODOT), the current requirements of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), and the current standards in the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Rainwater and Land Development Manual, as amended from time
to time. All required improvements shall be inspected in accordance with of the Licking County
Subdivision Regulations.
Section 500.1 Street Classifications and Design Standards
Each street shall be designed according to the following classifications and street type. The
classifications will either be show within Appendixes IV & V of the Licking County Subdivision
Regulations or identified by the LCPC prior to Preliminary Plan approval. The design and
improvement standards contained herein are minimums for all street types in residential
subdivisions unless otherwise noted. All streets shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the standards specified in the tables below for each classification.
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A) Cul-de-Sac:
1) A cul-de-sac is a street that has a single means of ingress and egress and
terminates in a permanent vehicular turnaround.
2) Offset cul-de-sac bulbs are preferred and shall be used whenever possible at the
discretion of the LCPC. Where cul-de-sacs are curbed, they shall be posted as a
fire lane and no parking signs shall be erected.
3) A Cul-de-sac constructed with a center island is an option that is encouraged to
reduce the amount of pavement for public maintenance and stormwater runoff.
All cul-de-sac construction shall comply with these Regulations and Section
401.4 of the Subdivision Regulations.
Table 2: Design Elements for Cul-de-Sac Streets
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR CUL-DE-SAC STREETS
(25 mph Design Speed, under 120 ADT)
Minimum Pavement Width: Curb & Gutter (face to face)
Uncurbed, with 4 foot shoulder
(Between pavement and drainage ditch)
Minimum Cul-de-Sac Bulb*
Curbed Pavement Width
Uncurbed Pavement Width
Maximum Grade
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection’s Edge of
Pavement
Maximum Grade for the Cul-de-Sac Bulb
Minimum Grade
Minimum Radius of Centerline
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
Minimum Curb Radii
Minimum Stopping Distance
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
DIMENSIONS IN FEET
OR PERCENT
28’
20’
NOTE: Pavement composition and construction standards are located in Appendix I.
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45’ radius*
42’ radius*
10%
3%
5%
0.5%
150’
50’
75’
170’
4’
4’
Figure 1: Loop Offset Cul-De-Sac
Figure 2: Loop Cul-De-Sac
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Local Residential Streets:
1) A local residential street is the lowest order of roadway providing access to
residential lots and carrying only the traffic generated by adjoining residential
land uses.
Table 3: Design Elements for Local Residential Streets
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR LOCAL
RESIDENTIAL STREETS
(25 mph Design Speed, up to 800 ADT)
Minimum Pavement Width
Curb & Gutter (curb face to curb face)
Uncurbed, with 4 foot shoulder each side
(Shoulder between pavement and drainage ditch)
Maximum Grade
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection
Minimum Grade
Minimum Radius of Centerline
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
Minimum Radii
Curbed
Open Ditch
Minimum Stopping Distance
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
DIMENSIONS IN FEET
OR PERCENT
NOTE: Pavement composition and construction standards are located in Appendix I.
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26’
20’
10%
3%
0.5%
150’
50’
25’
35’
175’
4’
7’
Figure 3: Local Residential Street, Curbs and Gutter
Cross Section of Local Residential Street or Cul-de-sac with
Curbs and Gutters
Figure 4: Local Residential Street, Ditches
Cross Section of Cul-de-sac or Local Residential Street with Ditches
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C) Minor Collectors
1) A collector roadway distributes traffic between lower order residential streets and
higher order arterial streets.
Table 4: Design Elements for Minor Collectors
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR MINOR COLLECTORS
(3 Lane: 35 mph Design Speed)
Minimum Pavement Width: Curb & Gutter Required
*No Parking Permitted* (curb face to curb face)
Maximum Grade
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection
Minimum Grade
Minimum Radius of Centerline
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
Minimum Curb Radii
Minimum Stopping Distance
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
DIMENSIONS IN FEET
OR PERCENT
36’
NOTE: Pavement composition and construction standards are located in Appendix I.
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8%
3%
0.5%
575’
250’
35’
250’
4’
7’
Figure 5: Minor Collector, Minimum
Cross Section of Minor Collector Minimum Requirements
Figure 6: Minor Collectors, 4 Lanes
Cross Section of a Minor Collector with 4 lanes
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D) Major Collectors:
1) A collector roadway distributes traffic between lower order residential streets and
higher order arterial streets.
Table 5: Design Elements for Major Collectors
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR MAJOR COLLECTORS
(4 Lane: 45 mph Design Speed)
Minimum Pavement Width: Curb & Gutter Required
*No Parking Permitted* (curb face to curb face)
Maximum Grade
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection
Minimum Grade
Minimum Radius of Centerline
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
Minimum Curb Radii
Minimum Stopping Distance
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
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DIMENSIONS IN FEET
OR PERCENT
48’
60’ (when a center turn lane
or a median is required.)
8%
3%
0.5%
575’
250’
35’
400’
4’
15’
Figure 7: Major Collector, Minimums
Cross Section of Major Collector with Minimum Requirements
Figure 8: Major Collector, Ideal
Cross Section of Ideal Design for Major Collector
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E) Minor Arterials:
1) This roadway is a thoroughfare similar in nature to a major arterial, but designed
for lower volumes of traffic.
Table 6: Design Elements for Minor Arterials
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR MINOR ARTERIALS
(55 mph Design Speed)
Minimum Pavement Width: Curb & Gutter Required
*No Parking Permitted* (face to face)
Maximum Grade
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection
Minimum Grade
Minimum Radius of Centerline
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
Minimum Curb Radii
Minimum Stopping Distance
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
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DIMENSIONS IN FEET
OR PERCENT
48’ Excluding median
60’ (When a center turn lane
or a median is required)
5%
3%
0.5%
575’
250’
35’
550’
4’
19’
Figure 9: Minor Arterial, Center Turn Lane
Cross Section of Major or Minor Arterial with Center Lane for Left Turns
Figure 10: Minor Arterial, Left and Right Turn Lane
Cross Section of Major or Minor Arterial with Left and Right Turn Lanes
For One Direction of Traffic
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F) Major Arterials:
1) A major arterial is a major thoroughfare designed to carry traffic between
municipalities and other activity centers at a high rate of speed, generally over 45
mph, and to provide connections with major state and interstate roadways.
Table 7: Design Elements for Major Arterials
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR MAJOR ARTERIALS
(55 mph Design Speed)
Minimum Pavement Width: Curb & Gutter Required
*No Parking Permitted* (curb face to curb face)
Maximum Grade
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection
Minimum Grade
Minimum Radius of Centerline
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
Minimum Curb Radii
Minimum Stopping Distance
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
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DIMENSIONS IN FEET
OR PERCENT
48’
Excluding median
(More where left/right turn
lanes
are required)
7%
3%
0.5%
575’
250’
35’
550’
4’
19’
Figure 11: Major Arterial, Grass Median
Cross Section of Major or Minor Arterial with a Grass Median
Figure 12: Major Arterial, Left & Right Turn Lanes
For One Direction of Traffic
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G) Marginal Access Roads:
1) A service roadway may be running parallel to and from a higher order roadway
and providing access to abutting properties and separation from through traffic on
the higher order roadway.
Table 8: Design Elements for Marginal Access Roads
DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR MARGINAL ACCESS
DIMENSIONS IN FEET
ROADS
OR PERCENT
(35 mph Design Speed)
Minimum Right-of-Way*
60’
Curb & Gutter
60’
Uncurbed
Minimum Pavement Width*
28’
(No Parking Permitted in Non-Residential Areas)
20’
Curb & Gutter (curb face to curb face)
Uncurbed
Maximum Grade
10%
Maximum Grade within 50 feet of an Intersection
5%
Minimum Grade
0.5%
Minimum Radius of Centerline
150’
Minimum Tangent Length Between Reverse Curves
50’
Minimum Curb Radii
25’
Minimum Stopping Distance
250’
Minimum Sidewalk Width (when required)
4’
Minimum Grassed Area Between Sidewalk and Curb
4’
Minimum Grassed Area Between Marginal Access &
20’
Arterial
* A reduction in these minimum requirements may be made if the marginal access road is
designed and approved as a one-way road.
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Figure 13: Marginal Access Road, Curbs and Gutters
Figure 14: Marginal Access Road with Ditches
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H) Roundabouts:
1) Roundabouts are an option encouraged to be used at intersections in residential
developments (major subdivision, condominium and multi-family) to maintain
traffic flow, improve safety and provide traffic calming within the development.
2) For roundabout design criteria, see USDOT standards.
Figure 15: Roundabout Design Standard
Table 9: Roundabout Recommended Maximum Entry Design Speed
Site Category
Entry Design Speed (MPH)
Mini-Roundabout
15
Urban Compact
15
Urban Single Lane
20
Urban Double Lane
25
Rural Single Lane
25
Rural Double Lane
30
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I) Dead End Street / Street Stub:
1) If a street extension is built, a “No Outlet” sign is placed at its entrance and a
barricade approved by the County Engineers Office is placed at the end of the
extension.
2) Depending on whether a major subdivision is being constructed in phases and the
timing of the projects, a variance may be sought to allow the section of the cul-desac bulb, which is not part of the linear pavement to be constructed in gravel.
3) Alternatively, a phase may be ended at an intersection and the road constructed
such that a “T” turnaround is created by building the first 30 feet of length of the
intersecting street. Such a “T” turnaround shall be in accordance with Sections
500.1 (A & B) of these Regulations and Sections 401.4 & 401.5 of the
Subdivision Regulaitons, depending on its ultimate planned design. A sign shall
be posted indicating no parking on the “T”. A barricade approved by the County
Engineer’s Office will be placed at the end of the street stub. There will be a twoyear time limit on “T” turnarounds intended to be temporary. In phased
developments, prior to the plat being recorded, a bond will be required for the
construction of the bulb of the cul-de-sac in the event the developer does not
construct the cul-de-sac after the two-year time limit or begin a new phase.
Design standards as well as a cost estimate will need to be submitted for all
Temporary “T” turnarounds. This standard does not preclude future connection or
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extension.
4) If a street extension would extend only 1 lot frontage or less in depth past a street
intersection, only a street stub will be required. In this case the street stub shall
extend to the radius end of the curve or ten (10) feet, whichever is greater. A
barricade approved by the County Engineer’s Office will be placed at the end of
the street stub. In areas where centralized water and sewer services are being
utilized the street stubs shall be improved to the property line.
Section 500.2 Street Alignments
A) Horizontal Alignments
As determined by the design speed and site distance per ODOT’s regulations (as per
ODOT’s Location & Design Manual).
B) Vertical Alignments
As determined by the design speed and site distance per ODOT’s regulations (as per
ODOT’s Location & Design Manual).
Section 500.3 General Intersection & Roadway Standards
A) Intersections shall be laid out so as intersect as nearly as possible at right angles.
B) Multiple intersections involving junctions of more than two streets shall not be permitted
unless approved by the LCPC.
C) Proposed new intersections, or subdivision entrances along one side of an existing street
shall, whenever practical, coincide and align with any existing street. Street jogs with
centerline offsets of less than 200 feet shall not be permitted.
D) For street intersections within subdivisions the maximum approach speed shall be 25
mph.
E) For street intersections within subdivisions the maximum angle of intersection shall be 75
degrees and the street shall remain in the angle of intersection for at least 100 feet beyond
the point of intersection.
F) Streets shall be graded, surfaced, and improved to the profiles and dimensions shown on
plans, profiles, and cross sections submitted by the owner/developer and approved by the
LCE. There shall be a roadway crown of 3/16 of an inch per foot from the centerline of
the road to the shoulder. There shall be a shoulder slope of one inch per foot of shoulder.
G) Owner/developers may choose among alternative pavement design for streets in
accordance with the following guidelines. The construction materials referred to herein
are described in the Construction and Materials Specification Handbook, published by
the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), which describes proscribes both
composition and construction methods to be used for each material. The design concept is
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based upon the publication Pavement Design Guide for Streets and Parking, distributed
by the Ohio Aggregates Association and Flexible Pavements, Inc.
The use of the ODOT design procedure provides a structural number (SN) for a pavement
structure that is sufficient to carry the anticipated traffic for the soil type found at the
construction site. Coefficients for paving materials, along with various combinations of
materials and thickness, will yield different designs, which satisfy the SN requirement.
The owner/developer can then compare an alternate designs to determine the most
economical to construct.
H) Greater pavement width may be required due to high slopes or other natural features.
I) Granular backfill of the utility trenches shall be required under and within 4’ of all paved
areas.
J) Approval shall not be given for streets within a subdivision, which would be subject to
flooding. All street surfaces must be located one or more feet above the 100-year flood
elevation.
Section 500.4 Non-Residential Subdivision Street Standards
Non-Residential Subdivisions shall include subdivisions in an area zoned for any type of
commercial, industrial, or PUD that contains any mix of residential, commercial, and/or
industrial development. In areas with no adopted zoning resolutions, any subdivision created
with any of the uses mentioned above shall be considered Non-Residential.
A) Street pavement width minimums shall be increased in order to accommodate the type
and volume of traffic the development is expected to generate (i.e. the street classification
may be upgraded depending on the proposed use. This includes the need to plan for
future traffic adjacent undeveloped parcels.)
B) Additional requirements may also be imposed by the LCPC or the County Engineers
regarding the amount and type of materials used in the construction of the proposed
roadway’s pavement, as well as the curb and gutter and sidewalk design and construction.
C) Special requirements may be imposed by the LCPC upon recommendation from the
County Engineer, Water and Wastewater authority or other state, federal, or local
authority regarding the installation of public utilities.
D) Streets carrying non-residential traffic, especially truck traffic, should not normally be
extended to the boundaries of existing or potential adjacent areas, or connected to streets
intended for predominantly residential traffic. However the LCPC may require a street
stub if adjacent parcels are zoned for a similar use or are designated for a similar use in
the adopted Township Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 500.5 Private Streets
The regulations within Sections A-B below shall apply to condominium, multi-family, and
commercial subdivisions:
A) The pavement thickness and material used shall be constructed in accordance with the
improvement specifications set forth in the requirements for the design and construction
of roads and streets in major subdivisions.
B) A Home Owners’ Association or other appropriate method is established to maintain the
street system within residential uses (See Appendix VII of the Subdivision Regulations).
The regulations within Sections C-G below shall apply to multi-family subdivisions:
C) All roadways shall be constructed to public road structural design specifications and will
be subject to inspection.
D) Private roads that by their existence invite the public in shall have all traffic control
features, such as striping or markers, in conformance with the Ohio Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.
E) All private roads shall be designated as such and will be required to have a sign and name
meeting LCPC standards and shall include the following notice: “Private Road-not
publicly maintained”.
F) All private roads shall have a posted speed limit not to exceed twenty miles an hour.
G) No private road shall be incorporated into the public road system unless it is built to
public road specifications of the LCPC and adopted by the Licking County
Commissioners. The property owners or applicable authority shall be responsible for
bringing the road into conformance and also for inspections, reports and certification of
construction.
Section 500.6 Street Name Signs, Traffic Signs, and Street Naming
All necessary street name signs, traffic control devices, signs and pavement markings shall be
shown in the “Final Construction Plans”. The street name signs shall be installed prior to the
opening of any street to traffic. Street name signs, and all required traffic signs (including but not
limited to: STOP, SPEED LIMIT, STOP AHEAD), shall be erected by the owner/developer its
sole cost and expense. Signs shall meet standards set forth within the Ohio Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD). With prior written approval from the township or county,
the owner/developer may have signs erected by the county or township, however, the total cost
will be charged to the owner/developer.
Temporary Street Signs shall be posted during construction of the site that allows for passable
traffic once the street base has been established. Temporary street name signs shall consist of
lettering on a contrasting background and shall be posted at least four feet off the ground and
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visible from all directions on the street. Temporary street signs shall be erected at all
intersections with existing and new streets and shall be maintained until replaced with the
approved permanent street signs.
Section 501 Sidewalk Standards & Specifications
The standards and specifications within this Section shall be used as minimum requirements for
designing all sidewalks and walkways that fall within the platting authority of the Licking
County Subdivision Regulations.
Section 501.1 Sidewalks Required
Where walkways have been required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations, those
walkways shall be improved as sidewalks on both sides of all streets in the proposed subdivision
or development. Where sidewalks are required, these sidewalks shall be constructed to current
ADA standards.
Section 501.2 Sidewalk Maintenance
Sidewalks shall be installed by the owner/developer in conjunction with construction of the
subdivision roadway, curb and gutter, and driveway entrances. Any damage that occurs to the
sidewalks and driveway entrances during construction shall be corrected by the owner of the lot.
Provisions for maintenance and repair of damaged walkway shall be provided in the deed for
each lot and upon the plat.
Section 501.3 Sidewalk Standards
A) All sidewalks must be five (5) feet wide and constructed of concrete unless otherwise
specified. Sidewalks within platted subdivisions or within development subdivisions shall
be constructed of concrete and comply with the standards herein. Along existing unplatted roadways, multi-use trails may be used instead of the required 5’concrete
sidewalks. Said multi-use trail shall constructed of concrete, asphalt, or other durable
materials approved by the LCPC board. Said multi-use trail shall be constructed to a
width of ten (10) feet with a 2’ shoulder with a maximum 2:1 slope on either side. See
Appendix I – Minimum Pavement Composition for pavement composition requirements
and typical sections.
B) When perpetual unobstructed easements are required to facilitate pedestrian access from
the roads to schools, parks, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation, or other
community facilities, those easements may be required to be paved with asphalt.
C) When sidewalks are proposed as part of the subdivision the curbs shall be dropped or
removed by a curb-cut method at locations shown in the plans for the handicap ramps.
The sidewalk and/or handicap ramp adjacent to the curb shall be at least 6-inches thick
for a distance of 4-feet from the back of the curb. At intersections, all sidewalks and
ramps will need to be designed to be ADA compliant. The design of the sidewalks and
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ramps will need to be designed to follow the most current ADA Standards for Accessible
Design.
D) Crosswalks, unless otherwise exempted, shall be included at all handicap ramps and midblock crossings, and shall be painted in thermo-plastic reflective painting, or other
methods approved by the Licking County Engineer. Crosswalks within platted
subdivisions, where the road is a lower-order roadway, and is not a through road between
two existing non-platted roadways, may omit crosswalks, unless the LCPC board
determines based on facts and testimony presented to them, that crosswalks are required
to ensure the safety of pedestrians. In such instances where the LCPC board determines
that crosswalks are required within platted subdivisions on lower order, non-through
roads, said crosswalks shall comply with this subsection. Crosswalks shall be required for
multi-use trails where they cross a roadway and at all intersections in accordance with the
standards within this subsection.
Section 502 Curb, Gutter, & Storm Sewer
Section 502.1 Curb & Gutter
When curb and gutter are required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations, the County
Engineer must approve the proposed curb and gutter design.
Section 502.2 Enhanced Ditches
Where “enhanced ditches” are required by the Licking County Subdivision Regulations those
ditches must provide 4 feet of shoulder adjacent to the pavement before the ditch. The ditch must
be created such that an average household push mower can easily cut the sides and bottom of the
ditch. These standards for the “enhanced ditch” are set forth in Appendix VII.
Section 503 Storm Drainage
Section 503.1 Storm Drainage Channels
All natural and storm drainage channels requiring a capacity greater than that accommodated by
a 60-inch diameter pipe shall remain as an open channel. Where conditions justify, the Licking
County Engineer may make exceptions. The cross section and profile of said channel and its
banks shall be determined by the County Engineer and Licking County Soil and Water
Conservation District.
Section 503.2 Storm Drainage Design
The owner/developer shall design and construct all necessary facilities including underground
pipes, inlets, catch basins, and/or open drainage ditches, as required by the county Subdivision
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Regulations and Soil Erosion & Stormwater Regulations to provide for the adequate disposal of
surface and/or subsurface water and maintenance of natural drainage courses.
Storm drainage systems and Storm Water Pollution Prevention, including but not limited to catch
basins, pipes, retention/detention ponds, control structures etc. shall be designed and constructed
per the Licking County Soil Erosion & Stormwater Regulations, and appurtenant sections of this
section of these Regulations.
Section 503.3 Storm Drainage Maintenance
The storm drainage system, unless otherwise agreed upon by the LCPC, shall be owned and
maintained by the owner of the development, homeowners association, or condominium owners
association. The owner/developer is responsible to maintain the storm drainage system in such a
way as to not reduce the capacity of the system
Section 503.4 Culverts and Bridges
Where natural or man-made drainage channels intersect any street right-of-way, it shall be the
responsibility of the owner/developer to have bridges and/or culverts designed, approved, and
constructed. Where culverts are required, minimum requirements shall be observed as follows:
all roadway conveyances shall be approved by the LCE and designed to handle a minimum of a
100-year storm. For flood routing purposes, a variance may be granted allowing a road to be
overtopped by the 100-year flood to an elevation not to exceed 2 inches.
Residential driveway culverts shall have a minimum length of 30 feet, and a minimum diameter
of 12 inches. The driveway culvert shall be laid so as to maintain the flow lines of the ditch or
gutter, and shall be non-crushable or have adequate headwalls installed. All
subdivisions/developments shall have a minimum culvert size for all driveways crossing any
drainage ditches according to the calculations of the Licking County Soil Erosion & Stormwater
Regulations. The owner/developer shall be required to include these minimum culvert sizes in
the deed restrictions for the subdivision/development.
Section 503.5 Storm Drainage Ditches
A) No utilities shall be placed within 6’ of the bottom of the ditches as shown per standard
typical ditch drawings. All streets with open ditches will have a 2’ minimum ditch bottom
width. This should be included as a note on the construction plans.
B) Berm under drains may be required along streets with ditches including cul-de-sac bulbs;
this drain will need to be located between the pavement and the ditch and will be
necessary when the following require it: ditch grades, soil types, and depth to
groundwater. This list is not exhaustive and other criteria may be applicable.
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Section 504 Subdivision Driveways
The following design parameters shall apply to all condominium, multi-family or commercial
development. The purpose of these design criteria is to assure the buyers of the units/lots are not
receiving an inferior product, which will lessen the value of the project over time.
Section 504.1 Driveway Composition
The entrance drives within the County or Township right-of-way shall be constructed from the
existing edge of pavement to the right-of-way line. Once the driveway is on private property the
Developer may lessen the pavement composition, however shall not provide less than the
following:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Item 448 – 1 ¼ ” Asphalt Concrete Surface Course Type 1, PG64-22
Item 448 – 1 ½ ” Asphalt Concrete Intermediate Course, Type 2, PG64-22
Item 304 – 6” Aggregate Base
Item 204 – Subgrade Compaction
Section 504.2 Pavement Cross-Section
Inverted crowns are permitted within the development but must be designed to have a minimum
profile grade slope of 1.50% with a cross section pavement slope of not less than 2.00%.
Crowned roadways with curb and gutter shall have a minimum profile slope design of 1.00%.
All drives shall have a maximum slope of 12%.
Section 505 Street and Walkway Lighting
Fully shielded fixtures are technically or photometrically defined as lights that emit no light
above the horizontal plane, but in practice such fixtures are usually easily recognizable from
catalog drawings or pictures without requiring or interpreting photometric specifications. Such
fixtures almost always have a flat, horizontally oriented lens and opaque (usually metal) sides.
They are often described as "shoe box" luminaries if the luminary has a predominantly
rectangular form, but they come in many shapes and sizes.
Section 506 Water Supply
Section 506.1 Water Supply Type
A) Public Water Supply:
1) Where a public water supply is desired, private wells are not feasible, or where a
public water supply is required due a water pollution or insufficient supply of
ground water as determined by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
(OEPA), the Licking County Water and Wastewater Department LCWWSD,
Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District (SLCWSD), or the
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Licking
County
Health
Department
(LCHD),
the
proposed
subdivision/development shall not be approved until such time as the
owner/developer have submitted and the appropriate authority has
subdivision/development will be provided with an approved complete water
distribution system. The water distribution system shall include a connection for
each lot to the system and appropriately spaced fire hydrants the requirement of
which are more fully set forth in Section 506.2 below.
2) All water supply systems must either be located outside flood hazard areas or
flood plain areas otherwise they must be flood-proofed to FEMA approved
standards. Final approval of such systems rests with the LCPC, Licking County
Health Department, local water and sewer district, and any other appropriate
authority.
B) Private Wells:
Where public water supply is not available, desired or required, the owner/developer shall
submit a geologist’s report, which must be submitted to the LCHD for determining the
availability of a ground water supply for water wells and the groundwater recharge
capability of the underlying aquifer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources
(ODNR), Division of Water, may be able to provide this information. LCPC or LCHD
may require the owner/developer to drill one or more test wells within the
subdivision/development. Copies of well logs, which are obtained from test wells, shall
include the name and address of the well driller and shall be submitted with the plat or
plans to the LCPC and LCHD. Each individual private well within a
subdivision/development shall be developed in accordance with the current LCHD and
any other applicable governing authorities’ regulations.
Section 506.2 Fire Protection
A) Public Water Systems:
Where public water systems are available, the standards within this section shall apply in
addition to the standards of the local fire district and the local water and wastewater
district having jurisdiction. Fire hydrants with 2½ inch threaded outlets and one large
diameter connection shall be provided by the owner/developer in all
subdivisions/developments with public water supplies. The size of the large diameter
connection shall be determined by the fire department having jurisdiction. The hydrants
should be located between property lines and curbs with all outlets facing or parallel to
the street. Hydrants shall be placed at the corners of all blocks and at mid-block for
blocks exceeding 800 feet in length. Distance between hydrants not to exceed 500 feet.
Where a water and sewer district has authority over the public water supplies, the
owner/developer shall comply with the water and sewer district’s regulations for fire
hydrants and shall obtain prior approval from that district.
The type of hydrant, size of Storz connection, and control valves as well as the location
of the hydrant shall be approved by the fire department having jurisdiction. The minimum
size of any waterline serving any single hydrant shall not be less than six (6) inches in
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diameter. If the same line serves two or more hydrants, the diameter of the line must be
increased to eight (8) inches. No fire hydrant shall be more than 400 feet from the
furthest point of the first floor.
B) No Public Water System
Where public water systems are not available, the following shall apply:
1) Where an existing pond capable of supporting a dry hydrant system is
available, a pond is being proposed, or where a retention pond is being
proposed, the owner/developer shall construct a dry hydrant.
2) Dry hydrants and fire ponds will be designed as set forth by USDA Soil
Conservation Service, the Ohio Natural Resource Conservation Service
(see the National Fire Protection Association; NFPA).
3) Dry hydrants shall be well marked with clearly visible signage that is approved by
the Fire District with Jurisdiction and the Licking County Planning Commission
prior to approval of the final plat.
4) Dry hydrants shall be protected from vehicular impact through the use of
bollards, guardrail or similar structures.
5) All-weather access shall be provided to the hydrant. Access to the hydrant
shall have a minimum width of 12 feet and a maximum grade of 8
percent, the base of which can support the weight of a fire truck. The developer
shall specify on the final plat the entity that is responsible to maintain the dry
hydrant access. This may include the Homeowners Association (HOA), Township
Board of Trustees (with board approval) or the Fire District (with district
approval) with jurisdiction. If the HOA is assigned said responsibility this shall be
identified in the covenants for the development and shall specify that the funding
for maintenance shall be covered by HOA fees, provide standards for
maintenance and requirements for testing. This shall be approved by the local fire
district with jurisdiction and the Licking County Planning Commission. If the
Township Board of Trustees or the Local Fire District agree to accept
maintenance responsibility of the dry hydrant access, a resolution of the Township
Board of Trustees or an executed and recorded agreement (by the Fire District)
shall be required and acknowledged on the plat.
6) Testing
a. Prior to accepting the dry hydrant and prior to approving the final plat, the
developer shall request the local fire district with jurisdiction to test, and
upon successfully functioning, approve the dry-hydrant. Said dry-hydrant
shall pass a test and the LCPC staff shall be notified in writing by the local
fire district with jurisdiction that the dry-hydrant successfully functioned
and was constructed properly. Said letter shall be received by the LCPC
prior to approving the final plat.
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b. If the HOA is designated as the entity responsible for maintenance of the
dry hydrant, the developer shall note on the plat and in the restrictive
covenants that the dry-hydrant shall be tested annually by the local fire
district with jurisdiction. Should the dry-hydrant not pass inspection the
HOA shall cause the dry-hydrant to be brought into working order no later
than 60’ days or as otherwise agreed to by the local fire district with
jurisdiction. If the Township Board of Trustees or the Local Fire District
accept the maintenance of the dry-hydrant, then the developer shall note
on the plat that the dry hydrants shall be inspected and tested annually by
the local fire district with jurisdiction by the entity responsible for
maintenance (Township Board of Trustees or Local Fire District).
7) Pavement or gravel shall be placed between the road and the hydrant.
8) Dry hydrants shall have a minimum pipe size of six inches and maximum
elevation of 20 feet above the water surface.
9) Alternative standards proposed by the developer can be used if approved by the
fire department having jurisdiction.
Section 507 Sanitary Sewer
Section 507.1 Sanitary Sewer Type
A) Public Sanitary Sewer System:
1) Where an adequate public sanitary sewer system is reasonably accessible and is
served by a treatment plant with sufficient capacity, in the determination of the
LCPC, a public sanitary sewer system shall be installed to adequately serve all
lots within the subdivision/development and shall include lateral connections to
the public system. Public sanitary sewer system extensions shall meet the
requirements of OEPA, SLCWSD LCWWSD and/or other authority, which
would own and operate the system. Combinations or interconnection of sanitary
sewers and storm sewers shall be strictly prohibited.
2) All sanitary sewer systems must either be located outside flood hazard areas or
flood plain areas otherwise they must be flood-proofed to FEMA approved
standards. Final approval of such systems rests with the LCPC, Licking County
Health Department, local water and sewer district, and any other appropriate
authority.
B) No Available Public Sanitary Sewer System:
Where a public sanitary sewer system is not reasonably accessible, the owner/developer
may provide:
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1) A central sewage treatment plant for the subdivision/development, where the
plant is approved by the OEPA and LCWWSD and/or other authority that would
own and operate the system and is in compliance with the County 208 Plan.
2) Individual disposal systems for each lot within the subdivision/development,
where the suitability of the soil shall be approved by LCHD and LCSWCD. The
criteria for approval of installation of individual systems shall be in accordance
with the requirements of LCHD, ODH and OEPA.
Section 508 Over-Size and Off-Site Improvements
Section 508.1 Over-Size and Off-Site Improvements Required
At the request of other governmental agencies, public sanitary sewer systems, public water
systems, utilities, pavements, other public improvements, or other land improvements required
for the proposed subdivision/development shall be designed over-sized and/or with extensions
provided to serve adjacent developable land which is, or may become, an integral part of the
adjacent service or drainage area as determined by the LCPC, LCE, LCWWSD, LCSWCS and
any public utility provider.
Section 508.2 Cost of Over-Size Improvements
The owner/developer shall be required to pay for only that part of the design, approval and
construction costs for the, sewers, water lines, and other required improvements that will serve
the proposed subdivision/development as determined by LCPC, LCE, LCWWSD or other
applicable entity. The apportionment of the cost of the required improvements for the proposed
subdivision/development and those improvements required to serve the adjacent service areas are
specified in Section 508.3 below.
Section 508.3 Off-Site Extensions
If streets, utilities, or other required improvements are not available at the boundary of a
proposed subdivision/development, and if the LCPC finds that extension across undeveloped
areas would not be warranted as a special assessment to the intervening properties or as a county
expense until some future time, the owner/developer may be required, prior to approval of the
Final Plat, to provide necessary easements or rights-of-way and construct and pay for such
extensions. Such improvements shall be available for later connection by any owner/developer of
the adjoining land after their development is approved through the major
subdivision/development process.
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ARTICLE 6 – REVISION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 600 Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Expenses
The Board of County Commissioners shall establish a schedule of fees, charges, and expenses.
The schedule of fees shall be available in the office of the County Commissioners, and may be
altered, or amended by the Board of County Commissioners. Until all applicable fees, charges,
and expenses have been paid in full, no action shall be taken on any application or appeal. All
such payments shall be made payable to the Licking County Planning Commission. (see LCPC
Fee Schedule)
Section 601 Variances
The Licking County Planning Commission may grant variances to these Regulations as specified
herein where unusual or exceptional factors or conditions require such modification. Where the
Planning Commission finds extraordinary hardships or practical difficulties may result from
strict compliance with these Regulations and/or the purposes of these Regulations may be served
to a greater extent by an alternative proposal, it may approve variances to these Regulations so
that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured, provided such variance shall
not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of these Regulations; provided that the
Licking County Planning Commission shall:
A) Determine that the size, shape, location or surroundings of the property are unusual; find
that unusual topographical or physical conditions, or other conditions inherent in the land
exist.
B) Determine that a strict compliance with these Regulations would create an extraordinary
and unnecessary hardship in the face of the exceptional conditions.
C) Permit any modification to depart from these Regulations only to the extent necessary to
equitably remove the hardship so that substantial justice is done.
D) Determine that any modification granted will not be detrimental to the public interest nor
in conflict with the spirit, intent and purpose of these regulations.
E) Require such other conditions to be met by the proposed plat as the Licking County
Planning Commission may find necessary to accomplish the purposes of these
Regulations when modified.
F) Determine that a strict compliance with these Regulations would deprive the property of
privileges enjoyed by similar property in the vicinity.
G) In making its determinations, the Licking County Planning Commission may also
consider:
1) Whether the property will yield a reasonable return or whether there can be any
beneficial use of the property without the variance.
2) Whether the essential character of the neighborhood will be altered or whether
adjoining properties would be adversely affected as a result of the variance.
3) Whether the variance would adversely affect the delivery of governmental
services.
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H) In granting variances or modifications, the LCPC may require special conditions, which,
in its judgment, secure the objective of the standards or requirements so varied or
modified. All variances shall be requested in writing on forms provided by the
Commission at the time of preliminary and/or final plat submission. A petition for any
such variance shall state fully the grounds for the application and all the facts relied upon
by the petitioner.
Note: In the event that the applicant requires a variance from the Township Regulations, the
applicant must receive written confirmation of the township’s variance being granted
before the LCPC will review the requested variance.
No appeal or variance will be taken back for reconsideration by the Licking County
Planning Commission unless substantial changes have been made from the original
variance request.
Section 602 Appeal of Decision of LCPC
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by these regulations or the action of the
LCPC has all the rights of appeal as set forth in Chapter 711 of the Ohio Revised Code or any
other applicable section of the Ohio Revised Code.
Section 603 Appeal of Decision of LCPC Director
Any person who believes that they have been aggrieved by an opinion of the Director of the
LCPC regarding the Director’s Interpretation of these regulations may appeal in writing the
director’s interpretation to the LCPC. Notice of such appeal shall be given to the LCPC within
thirty (30) working days of such interpretation and at least fifteen (15) working days before such
appeal is presented to the LCPC for consideration.
Such appeal shall be in writing and shall state the Article, Section, and title of the regulations
being appealed. As well as their interpretation of such regulation and why they believe the
Director’s interpretation is erroneous.
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APPENDIX I – MINIMUM PAVEMENT COMPOSITION
ASPHALT CONCRETE
Int.
Surface
304 301
Course Course
CONCRETE PAVEMENT
304*
452
Cul-de-sac or Local
Residential
Residential
Subcollector or Minor
Collector
Major Collector or
Minor Arterial
6”
4”
1.75”
1.25”
4”
7”
6”
5”
1.75”
1.25”
4”
8”
6”
6”
1.75”
1.25”
4”
8”
Major Arterial
6”
8”
1.75”
1.25”
4”
9”
Industrial /
Commercial
6”
8”
1.75”
1.25”
4”
9”
* Alternative materials may be permitted, subject to the approval of the County Engineer.
Notes:
1. The surface course shall consist of Item 448, Asphalt Concrete, Type 1, PG 64-22 (Asphalt
Binder).
2. The intermediate course shall consist of Item 448, Asphalt concrete, Intermediate Course, Type
2, PG 64-22.
3. With asphalt concrete pavement, item 407 Tack Coat shall be applied at a rate of 0.075 Gallons
per square yard to the 301 course, prior to the placement of the intermediate course, when the
county engineer or his designee deems it necessary.
4. Item 407 Tack Coat for Intermediate Course shall be applied at a rate of 0.050 Gallons per square
yard to the intermediate course, prior to the placement of the surface course, when the county
engineer or his designee deems it necessary.
5. Per the ODOT CMS 301.04, “The maximum compacted depth of any one layer (of 301) shall be
6 inches.”
6. With a concrete base pavement, item 407 Tack Coat shall be applied at a rate of 0.075 Gallons
per square yard to the 305 course, prior to the placement of the intermediate course with a
rubberized asphalt emulsion meeting ODOT CMS 702.13.
7. The actual rate of application of Tack Coat shall be subject to adjustment, as conditions in the
field may dictate.
LEGEND
301 Bituminous Aggregate Base
304 Aggregate Base
305 Portland Cement Concrete Base (5.5 Bag)
407 Tack Coat (RC-70 or RS-1)
448 Asphalt Concrete – Intermediate Course – Type II
448 Asphalt Concrete – Surface Course – Type I
452 Plain Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6.5 Bag)
All item numbers refer to the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction Material Specifications
ODOT CMS, 2005 edition.
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APPENDIX II – PROCEDURE FOR FILING PETITION FOR
ESTABLISHING ROAD MAINTENANCE (ORC. 5553.04-.16)
All roads must meet the Licking County Engineer’s road specifications. Once the road has been approved
by the County’s Engineer or his representative, a letter from him must be filed with the Licking County
Commissioners office. Note: No public road shall be located or established by the Board of County
Commissioners, unless the location or establishment begins on a public road and terminates on a public
road, or begins on a public road and services a public park, a state supported educational institution,
public school, public aviation area, or a public recreation area, or begins on a public road and services at
least three private residences or businesses in the first five hundred feet and one private resident or
business in each of the two hundred feet thereafter.
When the above has been completed, the following steps will be required:
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Petition obtained from the County Commissioners Office or at www.lcounty.com under
Commissioners - Forms. The petition shall be completed in full.
Description of the road to be established, including the length and width of the road, must be on
petition. This can be obtained from your surveyor or the County Engineer’s office. (Please include
copy of tax map of the area to be established.)
Name and Signature of petitioner on back with their mailing address and phone number.
Petition shall include 12 signatures of property owners, a legible printed name and their mailing
addresses. They shall live in the vicinity of the road to be established, and in that township. NO
LAND CONTRACT OR RENTER’S NAME WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Husband and wife will count as one each - (2).
Petition then to be filed with the Commissioners’ Office once completed.
Petition is filed in the Commissioners’ office. A viewing and hearing date is set. The Board of
Commissioners will notify those that signed the petition of the viewing and hearing dates and times via
regular mail. In addition, they will place the notice of the location and time of the viewing and hearing of
the road establishment in a newspaper of general circulation one time and on the County’s webpage at
www.lcounty.com.
The Board of Commissioners will view the road with the County Engineer or his representative at the
time and place set for the viewing. The petitioner and residents are encouraged to participate in this
viewing, as well as, the Township Trustees.
The Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at the time set for the road establishment in their office at
20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio at the given date and time. It is imperative that the petitioner or
his representative be present at this hearing to present evidence or answer any questions presented by the
Board as to why this road should be established.
The Board will make their decision within seven (7) to ten (10) days after the hearing. The Board of
Commissioners shall make a decision by resolution and notify, via mail, those that signed the petition. In
addition, the Township Trustees, Engineer and other officials will be notified of the road establishment
and a township road number will be assigned. The road maintenance will be turned over to the Township
Trustees from this point on.
The process takes 30-45 days from filing.
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APPENDIX III – GUARD RAIL WARRANT STUDY
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APPENDIX IV – DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION SCHEDULE
There will be an inspection of the including but not limited to following:
1. Pre-Construction Meeting
2. Site Clearing and Grubbing
3. Construction of Sediment, Erosion, and Stormwater Controls
4. Roadway Excavation and Embankment
5. Sanitary Sewer Pipe and Collector Pipe
6. Storm Sewer Pipe, Culverts and Bridges
7. Water Distribution Pipe
8. Roadway Utility or Stormwater Crossing Compaction
9. Roadway Final Grade and Compaction
10. Concrete Curb and Gutter
11. Asphalt Paving
12. Guardrail
13. Final Grading
14. Seeding and Mulching (Permanent or Temporary)
15. Final Construction Inspection
16. Final Inspection Walk-Thru with Developer and Contractor.
17. As-Builts Submitted to LCPC.
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APPENDIX V – DITCH DESIGN CRITERIA
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APPENDIX VI – RIGHT IN/ RIGHT OUT DESIGN CRITERIA
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APPENDIX VII – ENHANCED DITCH DESIGN
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APPENDIX VIII – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR AS-BUILT
SURVEYS
The as-built survey shall contain the location, dimension, material, and other information
required by the Licking County Subdivision regulations, any other applicable regulations, and as
required by the inspecting entity.
DISCLAIMER: These are the minimum requirements for the as-built survey. Verification of
other items may be required depending on the particular circumstances of that development.
The Licking County Engineer, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District and/or
Licking County Planning Commission shall have the authority to require additional items be
verified in order to make a determination for final approval and acceptance. For example, if an
inspector for Licking County questions whether or not an item was constructed correctly or
established at the correct elevation, that item will be required to be verified on the as-built
survey.
At a minimum Licking County shall require an as-built survey for and including the following
items:
GENERAL
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All field changes deviating from the approved construction plans shall be shown in the
as-built survey drawing. A field verified survey of the change(s) shall be made.
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Location(s) and elevation(s) of the permanent benchmark(s) shall be shown. See section
403 – Monuments, Markers and Pins of these regulations and Section 711.03 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
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Top of casting and invert elevations of all storm sewer structures (manholes, catch basins,
etc.).
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The elevations of flood routing shall be verified and the profile of the flood routing shall
be provided.
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A cross-section of drainage swales shall be provided. The cross section shall include
containment dikes or levees where such structures are established.
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A profile of drainage swales along with the centerline of the drainage swale shall be
provided to verify the flow of the swale and that the swale is within the designated
easement.
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All field tile encountered during construction shall be identified and connected into the
stormwater system. The as-built survey must show where it was diverted, and/or
otherwise addressed.
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BASINS
Licking County shall require enough as-built topographic information of the basin(s) to indicate
that the storm water control and water quality volumes meet the approved design and that
discharge rates are controlled as required.
All as-built submissions shall include a plan view of all retention/detention facilities, showing
the approved plan contours (dashed lines) and the “as-built” contours (solid lines). Alternately,
IF the engineering firm preparing the as-built plans has the capability of scanning large format
documents and creating a .pdf file of said scan, and is able to print the scan in color, the as-built
may be shown in red (redlined copy) on a copy of the signed approved construction plans. The
plan view must use the same scale as was used on the approved plans. Calculations for the asbuilt storage volumes must be provided. In addition, a table showing the contours and associated
storage volumes for the approved plans and the as-built plan is required.
Additional requirements for all basins 
The elevations of discharge points (orifices and weirs) shall be verified by survey.
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Profiles of the dam and emergency spillway shall be provided along with a cross section
of the dam structure and the emergency spillway.
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