§ 36-51. Subdivider to retain an engineer; other requirements.

(a)

Responsibilities of engineer. The subdivider shall retain the services of an engineer, registered in the state, whose seal shall be placed on each sheet of the drawings, and who shall be responsible for the design and inspection of the drainage, roads and streets, and sewer and water facilities within the subdivision. The services performed by the engineer shall be as designated in the 1967 issue of "Manual of Professional Practice - General Engineering Service," published by the state society of professional engineers, and shall include both design and inspection as defined therein.

(b)

Subdivider to file either letter of credit or performance bond prior to approval of final plat. Prior to approval of the final plat, the subdivider shall file with the city engineer either an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a banking or other financial institution authorized to do business in the state or a performance bond executed by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state, in an amount equal to the cost of the uncompleted and unaccepted improvements required by this chapter, as estimated by the city engineer, conditioned that the subdivider will complete such improvements within two years from the date of final plat approval. Such letters of credit and bonds shall conform to forms approved by the city council.

(Code 1990, ch. 8, § 6(A)(1), (2))