TOWN OF LITTLE SUAMICO
OCONTO COUNTY, WISCONSIN
ORDINANCE AMENDING
ROAD ORDINANCE
The Town Board of the Town of Little Suamico, with quorum present and voting, and upon proper notice, does hereby ordain the following amendments to the Town of Little Suamico Road Ordinance:
4.1 The driving portion of the roadway shall be surfaced with 12 inches of 1 1/4
inch aggregate crushed base.
4.2 The gradation of the roadway gravel shall conform to Wisconsin Departrnent
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Specification 305.
4.3 After gradation said roadway shall have a bituminous asphalt hot mix application 3 inches deep minimum in residential subdivisions, and 22 feet wide in conformance with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation,
Division of Highway Requirements.
4.4 The Developer shall include a bid, letter of credit, and Improvement list and cost estimate as established through execution of a Development Agreement
between the Town and Developer. The Town may require additional asphalt or base material depending on road function and average daily traffic. Any modification to the asphalt surface or base requirement will be determined
prior to execution of a Development Agreement.
Article 9: Roads in Subdivisions is hereby amended to read:
9.1 The Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the Town to
assure Town road standards and specifications are met.
9.2 The Town Board shall not approve any subdivision unless and until the
Subdivider has posted financial security (cash or irrevocable letter of credit)
meeting approval of the Town Board as a guaranty that all road improvements
will be made in accordance with the Development Agreement. Such financial
security shall be in an amount of 120% of the estimated cost of said
improvements.
9.3 All subbase improvements shall be completed within one year after the
effective date of the Development Agreement. Final surface application/ paving shall occur within two years of the effective date of the Development Agreement. If Developer is unable, for reasons beyond its reasonable control, to complete the road improvements within the allotted time period, the Town, at its sole discretion, may allow Developer an additional period of time to complete the improvements.
9.4 Area Development Plans (ADP) shall be submitted by the Subdivider to
display the potential for road connectivity. The Area Development Plans shall
consist of a map that displays the potential layout and connectivity of roads on
parcels adjacent to a permanent or temporary cul-de-sac.
9.5 The Subdivider shall comply with the following minimum requirements
regarding vehicular exits:
9.5.1 The Subdivider shall provide each subdivision with a minimum of two
independent vehicular exits from the subdivision to the adjoining
public or approved private road(s).
9.5.2 The independent vehicular exits shall be located such that if one
becomes obstructed (e.g., due to accident, snow, fire, etc.), the alternate
exit will provide safe, direct access for emergency services and resident
egress.
9.5.3 The second exit may be constructed as a full-width public road meeting
Town standards or, where specifically approved by the Town Board
(upon recommendation from the Town Engineer and local Fire Chief)
the second exit may follow more relaxed standards provided that in the
judgment of the Town it remains capable of emergency vehicle access,
turning capability, and is constructed of an all-weather surface.
9.5.4 In limited circumstances (for example, in appropriate circumstances
involving phased development), the Town may allow interim use of
only one access if the Subdivider demonstrates to the satisfaction of
the Town that the second exit will be constructed within a specified
timeframe and that adequate interim safety measures have been
provided (e.g., improved turn-around, fire lane, restricted lot counts)
sufficient to protect public safety. The Development Agreement shall
provide a deadline and financial security for the construction of the
second exit.
9.5.5 Independent vehicular exits shall be constructed to meet the following
minimum standards (unless the Town establishes stricter standards in
the Development Agreement):
9.5.5.1 Minimum paved width of: See Article 3
9.5.5.2 Minimum turning radius at entrance of 25'
9.5.5.3 Minimum roadway grade of 0.50%
9.5.5.4 Minimum sight distance from centerline of exit onto public road of 150 feet in each direction.
9.5.5.5 Roadway surfaces shall be all-weather, paved, or similarly engineered to support emergency vehicles year-round.
9.5.5.6 Drainage, signage, lighting, and maintenance responsibility shall be addressed in the Development Agreement.
9.5.5.7 The second exit shall be properly maintained by the Subdivider until formally accepted by the Town (if ever).
9.6 The Town shall not grant final plat approval, record the plat, Of issue building
permits for lots within the subdivision until the requirements of this Ordinance are met or until a binding Development Agreement guaranteeing them has been executed.
All other provisions of the Town of Little Suamico Road Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
All town officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary to implement this ordinance.
This ordinance shall be posted Of published as required by law.
Dated this 8th day of December, 2025.
TOWN OF LITTLE SUAMICO
By: /s/____________
Town Chairperson
Attest: /s/____________
Town Clerk
WNAXLP
December 24 2025
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