§ 9-08. Permanent survey monuments.  


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  • 9-08.1. Concrete monuments. Concrete monuments four (4) to six (6) inches square, thirty (30) inches long, with a flat top, beveled edges as shown in city standards shall be set in the ground at all corner and angle points in the outer lines of the subdivision and at all point of angles and curvatures in the right-of-way lines of all streets within the subdivision. The top of all concrete monuments shall be set no more than one (1) inch above the finished grade, nor more than six (6) inches below the finished grade of the ground surface at their respective locations. The replacement of any monuments removed, destroyed, or knocked out of line during development of the subdivision shall be the responsibility of the subdivider.

    9-08.2. Lot corner markers. After all street improvements have been completed, all lot corners except those marked by concrete monuments pursuant to section 9-08.1 shall be marked with iron pipe not less than one-half (½) inch or more than one (1) inch in diameter, and twenty-four (24) inches long and driven so as to be flush with the finished grade. Other type of property markers may be used if approved by the director of engineering prior to installation.

    9-08.3. Visibility of monuments. Upon completion of subdivision streets, sewers and other improvements, the subdivider shall make certain that all monuments required by the city are clearly visible for inspection and use. Such monuments shall be inspected and approved by the city before any improvements are accepted by the city council.