What is the developers responsibility?
The developer is responsible for overall site grading (not pertaining to individual building lots) and drainage; construction of sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and sidewalks; street lighting; boulevard trees and perimeter fencing in the subdivision. Landscaping of public areas and noise reduction fencing is also included in some subdivisions. The details of the developers responsibility are laid out in the subdivision agreement. Town inspectors verify that the developer has completed the subdivision and met the Towns standards before releasing the developer from the obligations of the subdivision agreement.