§ 16.15

Subdivision improvements required as conditions of approval of a tentative map shall be installed as provided by this chapter. Required improvements shall be constructed or otherwise installed only after the approval of improvement plans in compliance with Chapter 16.11 (Improvement Plans), and before the approval of a final map in compliance with Section 16.04.040(Final map review and approval), except where:

A.

Improvements are deferred in compliance with Chapter 16.16 (Improvement Agreements and Security); or

B.

Improvements are required as conditions on the approval of a subdivision of four or fewer lots, in which case construction of the improvements shall be required:

1.

Only when a permit for development of an affected parcel is issued by the community development department;

2.

At the time the construction of the improvements is required in compliance with an agreement between the applicant and the city, as set forth in Chapter 16.16 (Improvement Agreements and Security); or

3.

At the time set forth in a condition of approval, when the commission finds that fulfillment of the construction requirements by that time is necessary for public health and safety, or because the required construction is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area.

To avoid breaking up street paving, underground utility or service lines required to be installed as part of a subdivision and planned to run across or underneath the right-of-way of any street or alley shall be installed prior to the preparation of subgrade and prior to the surfacing of any streets or alleys. In the event that the development of the subdivision requires the utility company to perform utility construction work, the applicant shall pay a deposit satisfactory to the utility company within sufficient time to permit construction

work to be performed prior to subgrade preparation. In no event shall subgrade preparation commence before installation of all necessary utilities and laterals.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

The construction and installation of required subdivision improvements shall occur as follows:

A.

Supervision. Before starting any work, the contractor engaged by the applicant shall designate in writing an authorized representative who shall have the authority to represent and act for the contractor in contacts with the city. The designated representative shall be present at the work site at all times while work is in progress. At times when work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the city engineer shall be made for any emergency work that may be required.

B.

Inspection Procedures.

1.

Inspections Required. The city engineer shall make any inspections as he/she deems necessary to ensure that all construction complies with the approved improvement plans. Where required by the city engineer, the applicant shall enter into an agreement with the city to pay the full cost of any contract inspection services determined to be necessary by the city engineer.

2.

Access to Site and Materials. The city engineer shall have access to the work site at all times during construction, and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for verifying that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with the approved improvement plans.

3.

Authority for Approval. The work done and all materials furnished shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the city engineer. The inspection of the work or materials shall not relieve the contractor of any obligations to fulfill the work as prescribed.

4.

Improper Work or Materials. Work or materials not meeting the requirements of the approved plans and specifications may be rejected, regardless of whether the work or materials were previously inspected by the city engineer. In the event that the city engineer determines that subdivision improvements are not being constructed as required by the approved plans and specifications, he or she shall order the work stopped and shall inform the contractor of the reasons for stopping work and the corrective measures necessary to resume work. Any work done after issuance of a stop work order shall be a violation of this title.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)