§ 16.40

If a land division is submitted that proposes high density development and/or development in an area with marginal soils and if connection to a wet sewerage system is not currently available, the installation of a dry sewer system may be required by the health department in addition to subsurface sewage disposal in accordance with the following:

A.

An agency that provides sewage collection and treatment services has a plan that includes the area being divided and implementation program for the wet sewer system that would serve the area within a reasonable period of time, and the serving agency has agreed to serve the land.

B.

The land divider has contacted and has secured a letter of approval from the agency that will have the ultimate responsibility for acceptance of the sewage treatment and disposal thereof and the maintenance of the proposed dry and wet sewer lines. The approval letter shall be submitted to the county.

C.

When dry sewers are required, the dry sewer design must be shown on the utility plans in accordance with the requirements as set forth in Section 16.16.030.

(Ord. 460.137 § 12.1, 1997)

Chapter 16.44 - ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Sections:

16.44.010 - Installation requirements.

A.

Electrical power, telephone or other communication, street lighting, and cable television lines shall be placed underground.

B.

The owner or land divider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make necessary arrangements with the serving agencies for the installation of such facilities.

C.

For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to,

surface mounted transformers, concealed ducts, and pedestal mount terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground.

D.

Underground lines shall not be required:

1.

For any part of a land division as to which an existing overhead line is in a street or easement adjacent to the lot or lots to be served from the line or from one or more additional lines on the same poles;

2.

In any land division or portion thereof where it is determined that, due to severe soil or topographical problems in the greater portion of the land, underground installation would be reasonably costly and the use of overhead lines would not be detrimental to other property in the vicinity;

3.

In any case in which it is determined that the use of overhead facilities is compatible with the surrounding development and is not inconsistent with the purposes of this title, underground lines as to all or a portion of a land division may be waived at the time of the approval of the tentative map. Application shall be made in writing by the land divider at the filing of the tentative map, stating fully the facts and grounds upon which the waiver is sought.

E.

When arrangements are made with the serving agency, a letter stating that arrangements have been made for underground facilities and such other comments the agency may have regarding easements, utility locations, and other pertinent matters must be submitted by the agency to the director of transportation.

F.

Distribution lines must be underground when alignments parallel or cross scenic highways, natural scenic and historic sites, recreation areas, wildlife refuges, national and state monuments or other unique natural resources when it is deemed feasible.

G.

Street lighting shall conform to the provisions and processing procedures as outlined in Section 22 of Ordinance No. 461.

(Ord. 460.137 § 13.1, 1997)

Chapter 16.48 - STREET TREES

Sections:

16.48.010 - General provisions.

A.

The planting of street trees in connection with the development of new land divisions is desirable and shall be required as a condition of approval in Schedule "A," "B," "C," "D," "E," "F" and "G" land divisions unless otherwise exempted. In Schedule "E" parcel maps, the planting of trees shall be deferred to the plot plan stage.

B.

All land divisions governed by this section shall be required to have planted a minimum of one street tree per parcel frontage prior to final building inspection based on the following standards:

1.

Trees shall be chosen from Chapter 17.276, the accompanying tree list and the Riverside County guide to trees, shrubs and ground covers. Each choice should reflect consideration of the geographic zone involved.

2.

Trees shall be located such that at fifteen (15) years of age that the crown will not encroach across property lines or into street rights-of-way.

3.

Trees shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from driveways.

Trees shall be spaced at approximately sixty (60) foot intervals or a minimum of one tree per lot frontage.

5.

For corner lots, street trees shall be required on both street frontages, provided such planting does not interfere with site distances and setbacks.

6.

Street trees shall not be required along street frontages where noise attenuation walls exist or will be required.

7.

All street trees shall be staked. Tree stakes shall be one and one-half to two inches in diameter, eight feet in length, and driven into the hole before tree is planted on the side from which the prevailing winds come. The tree shall be secured to the stake in two or three places with plastic, cloth or rubber ties.

8.

Exceptions to street tree planting may be permitted in cul-de-sacs and on those lots where proper spacing is not possible. Requests for exception shall be made to the planning director.

(Ord. 460.137 § 14.1, 1997)