Article I — General

Improvement requirements on subdivisions for which final maps are required will generally be specified as conditions of approval of the tentative map. The criteria for the design of the improvements are set forth in the booklet, as amended from time to time, on file with the Clerk of the Board, which is entitled: "County of Santa Cruz Design Criteria, Streets, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers, Water System." Said booklet is incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth in this chapter. Criteria for grading shall be in accordance with Chapter 16.20 SCCC, with the additional requirement that for subdivision streets and access roads, the subgrade, prior to starting construction of the structural section, shall have a relative compaction of not less than 95 percent. Determination of this compaction requirement will be made by County staff in accordance with California Test Method 216 as defined by Caltrans' Test Manual. (Ord. 2093, 1975; Ord. 2213, 1975; Ord. 2818, 1979)

Repealed by Ord. 4496-C . (Ord. 2093, 1975)

Improvement requirements for subdivisions for which parcel maps are required shall be limited to the dedication of rights-of-way, easements, and the construction of reasonable off-site and onsite improvements for the parcels being created. Requirements for the construction of such offsite and on-site improvements shall be noticed by certificate on the parcel map, on the instrument evidencing the waiver of such parcel map, or by separate instrument and shall be recorded on, concurrently with, or prior to the parcel map or instrument of waiver of the parcel map being filed for record. The construction of such improvements shall be required prior to subsequent issuance of a permit or other grant of approval for the development of such parcel by the County.

Fulfillment of such construction requirements shall not be required until such time as a permit or other grant of approval for development of the parcel is issued by the County, except that the Board of Supervisors or Planning Commission may require fulfillment of such construction requirements within a reasonable time following approval of the parcel map and prior to the issuance of a permit or other grant of approval for the development of a parcel upon a finding that fulfillment of the construction requirements is necessary for reasons of:

• (A) The public health and safety; or

• (B) The required construction is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area.

Where the requirement for the construction of improvements calls for the improvements to be constructed per plans to be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, plan checking, construction and inspection shall conform to SCCC § 14.01.504 through § 14.01.512. (Ord. 2093, 1975; Ord. 2213, 1975; Ord. 2443, 1977; Ord. 2506, 1977; Ord. 2800, 1979; Ord.

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County of Santa Cruz, CA 14.01.503

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CODE

14.01.506

4243 § 23, 1993)

After approval of the tentative map for which a final map is required, but before starting any construction work, the subdivider or his authorized representative shall submit two complete sets of improvement plans to the Director of Public Works for his review and approval not later than six weeks prior to the expiration date of the tentative map. Said plans shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is licensed to practice civil engineering in the State of California. The improvements shall include, but are not limited to, site grading, driveway access, drainage, erosion control, including the prevention of sedimentation or damage to off-site property, street construction, sewer construction and landscaping. All conditions of the grading permit, tentative map, development permit, or other permits which are applicable to construction shall be shown on the improvement plans.

• (Ord. 4126 § 1, 1991; Ord. 4496-C § 75, 1998)

The approval of the improvement plans by the Director of Public Works shall be a condition precedent to the approval of the final map by the Board of Supervisors. The approval of the improvement plans shall not bind the County to accept the improvements nor waive any defects in the same.

• (Ord. 2093, 1975; Ord. 2196, 1975; Ord. 2213, 1975)

• (A) The subdivider shall pay the Director of Public Works a fee for checking the improvement plans, inspecting the work, testing the materials and preparing as-built plans. The method for determining this fee shall be established by resolution of the Board.

• (B) At the time of submittal of the improvement plans for subdivisions for which final maps are required, a deposit shall be made toward the fee for checking the plans. The amount of the deposit shall be established by resolution of the Board.

• (C) Prior to release of the approved plans by the Director of Public Works, the subdivider shall pay any balance due. Any excess over the fee will be refunded. The cash deposit shall not be refunded if the subdivision is abandoned and no improvements are constructed.

• (D) At the time of submittal of the improvement plans for subdivisions for which parcel maps are required, a checking fee shall be charged. The amount of the fee shall be established by resolution of the Board.

• (E) To assure payment of the construction inspection and materials testing fees, the subdivider shall provide a security in a format noted in SCCC § 14.01.511. The amount of the security shall be determined by resolution of the Board. This security shall be included as part of the agreement noted in SCCC § 14.01.510.

• (F) Additionally, when the above security consists of either a bond or an instrument of credit per SCCC § 14.01.511(A) or (C), the developer shall deposit a cash advance with the County towards payment of the final construction, inspection and materials testing fees. The amount of the deposit shall be as follows:

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County of Santa Cruz, CA

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

14.01.506

14.01.506

• (1) Subdivisions. One and one-half percent of the amount of the faithful performance security, with a minimum of $200.00;

• (2) Minor Land Divisions. Two percent of the amount of the faithful performance security, with a minimum of $150.00.

• (G) Immediately prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the County, the construction, inspection and materials testing fees will be totaled and billed to the developer, less deposits. If deposit exceeds the bill, a refund will be made to the subdivider.

• (Ord. 2093, 1975; Ord. 2213, 1975; Ord. 2307, 1976; Ord. 3045, 1981; Ord. 3242 § 1, 1982)

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County of Santa Cruz, CA

14.01.507

14.01.509

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS