Chapter 16.36 — SECURITY AND IMPROVEMENTS

• A. Prior to the approval by the city council of any final map or the acceptance of the dedication of any of the streets, alleys or other public places shown thereon, the owner or subdivider shall enter into a contract with the city, in a form acceptable to the city engineer and city attorney, whereby the owner or subdivider agrees to construct the required improvements, within one year after the approval of the final map. The contract shall be secured by an improvement security as set forth in Section 66499 et seq., of the Subdivision Map Act. The improvement security shall be as required by Section 66499 et seq., in an amount to be fixed by the city council but not less than the city engineer's estimate of the cost of installing such improvements.

• B. If the owner or subdivider, within the time and in the manner provided in this title or in the contract, does not install and complete all improvements required by city ordinance and/or conditions of approval of the tentative map to the approval of the city engineer, all money deposited or the penal sum of any bond posted as provided in this title shall be forfeited to the city, and thereupon the city council shall order such improvements installed or completed, as the case may be.

• C. When it has been determined by the city engineer that the owner or subdivider has fully completed the required improvements as provided in the contract in accordance with city council policy, said city engineer shall recommend to city council that the public improvements be accepted by the city, and that the surety be reduced to 10% for a one year warranty period.

• (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

The subdivider shall be required, as a condition of approval of the final map or parcel map, to improve any and all streets adjacent to such subdivision in the following manner:

• A. Construct and install curbs, gutters and sidewalks on the proximate side to the satisfaction of the city engineer and in accordance with the latest standards approved by the city council.

• B. Grade and pave all required streets from the curb to existing pavement; or, if the street is unpaved, paving shall be to the centerline thereof in accordance with the latest standards approved by the city council.

• (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

• A. Improvements shall be required in and upon the streets, alleys and other public places within the limits of the subdivision and as required by Section 16.36.020 of this chapter. The improvements shall consist of the following:

  1. Grading or filling the street, alley or other public place to the grade established or approved by the city engineer and constructing all necessary grade crossings, culverts, bridges, drains and other works necessary to put the streets, alleys and other public

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City of Moorpark, CA § 16.36.030

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2. Constructing and installing all storm drains, drainage culverts and drainage conveyance devices in conformity with the plans and specifications approved by the city engineer as provided in Section 16.36.010 of this chapter, or which may be found by the city council, pursuant to a report of the city engineer, to be necessary to protect all lots in the subdivision from flood or overflow by stormwaters or floodwaters.

3. Constructing and installing concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of each street wholly within the subdivision, and on the proximate side of each street along the exterior boundaries of the subdivision and abutting thereon, whether or not such last-mentioned streets already exist or are dedicated in whole or in part by the subdivision map. The curbs and gutters shall be located parallel to the property line. All streets shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and policies adopted by the city council.

• Laying water and sewer mains as follows:

• a. Water and sewer mains, of the size prescribed by the purveyor of water and sewer services, and gas mains shall be laid in streets, alleys or easements adjacent to and so as to serve each lot in the subdivision. All water mains, gas mains, sewer mains and sewer laterals laid in any street of the subdivision shall be laid before the street is paved. Installation of water and sewer mains shall be in accordance with adopted city council ordinances, standards and policies and adopted standards and policies of the water purveyor and sewer service.

5. Installing utility lines as follows:

   • a. Utility lines, including, but not limited to, electric, communications, street lighting and cable television lines, shall be placed underground. The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this subsection, and he/ she shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities. For the purpose of this subsection, appurtenances and associated equipment, such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed aboveground. All installation of utility lines shall be done in accordance with the Moorpark Municipal Code and in accordance with city council adopted standards and policies. The city council may waive the requirements of this subsection if topographical; soil or any other conditions make such underground installations unreasonable or impractical.

   • b. The city council shall determine whether this subsection shall apply to utility lines beyond the immediate area being subdivided.

6. Paving each street or portion of street within and dedicated by the subdivision and in accordance with the latest standards adopted by the city council.

• Planting street trees of the variety and at intervals approved by the city.

8. Furnishing and installing fire hydrants at locations designated by the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

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§ 16.36.030

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9. Furnishing and installing street name signs of the type and at locations approved by the city engineer.

10. Installing street lighting in accordance with the latest standards approved by the city council.

• B. No person shall occupy all or any part of any subdivision without the express approval of the city engineer.

• C. No municipal or private utility shall be connected to or serve any lot in any subdivision, and no prefabricated structure, including, but not limited to, a mobile home, shall be placed on any lot in any subdivision without the express approval of the city engineer.

• D. When, in the opinion of the city engineer, all improvements, as required by this title, adjacent to any lot have been satisfactorily completed, the city engineer may authorize occupancy of the lot, if the city engineer has first determined that sufficient improvements throughout the subdivision, as required by this title, have been completed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the occupant.

• E. When, in the opinion of the city council, the strict enforcement of the provisions set forth in subsections B, C and D of this section may cause undue hardship, the city council may, in its discretion, waive such provisions, in whole or in part.

• (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

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City of Moorpark, CA § 16.40.010

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The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the process for the approval of tentative financial maps and final maps and parcel maps for financing and/or conveyances on sites, which already have approved tentative maps or tentative parcel maps. The financial map shall not create any legal building site(s); a future final map or parcel map shall be processed in order for any development to occur.

(Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

Preparation and contents of the tentative financial map shall be identical to those described in Chapter 16.24 of this title.

(Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

Prior to a hearing by the planning commission, the application shall be reviewed by the development review committee. The review is a check of the subdivision plans for compliance with this title, Title 17, and other relevant titles of the Moorpark Municipal Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Building Code, the general plan, and other applicable local, state, and federal policies, plans and laws and adopted city council standards and policies. (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

The planning commission shall follow the same tentative map procedures as outlined in Chapter 16.24 of this title except that the planning commission shall be the approving authority. The additional criteria listed below shall also apply in the approval:

• A. The proposed parcel lines shall not conflict with any public easements;

• B. There shall not be any physical constraints or other issues, which may affect the feasibility of future development on the site (e.g., vehicular access, utility service extensions);

• C. The proposed parcels shall have access from a public road, or access shall be feasible and required by conditions of approval of the tentative map;

• D. The proposed parcels shall meet the minimum size requirements of the zone. (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

The following conditions of approval shall be required, at a minimum, of any financial map. Additional conditions, which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are necessary to ensure the purpose of this chapter and of this title, may also, be required:

• A. This map is approved for financing and land conveyance purposes only. No applications for building permits or grading permits shall be submitted for the parcels/lots created by

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• B. Supplemental information/technical studies may be required to evaluate subsequent mapping.

• C. No bonding or surety shall be required if no improvements are required as part of the financial map.

• (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

The action of the planning commission is final unless appealed to the city council in accordance with the Section 17.44.090 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.

(Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

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City of Moorpark, CA § 16.44.010

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