Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all terms used in this title which are defined in the Subdivision Map Act are used in this title as so defined, unless from the context it clearly appears that a different meaning is intended.

(Ord. 475 § 5 (part), 1976)

16.08.020 - Final map.

"Final map" means a subdivision map other than a parcel map, prepared in accordance with the provisions of this title and the Subdivision Map Act, which is designed to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder.

(Ord. 475 § 5(g), 1976)

16.08.030 - Lot.

"Lot" means a parcel or portion of land separated from other parcels or portions by description, as on a final or parcel map, or by metes and bounds for purpose of sale, lease, financing or separate use.

(Ord. 475 § 5(e) , 1976)

16.08.040 - Owner.

"Owner" means any person having sufficient proprietary interest in the real property sought to be divided to commence and maintain proceedings to divide the same under this title; and, while used in this title in the masculine gender and singular number, it shall be deemed to mean the feminine and neuter gender and plural number wherever required.

(Ord. 475 § 5(b), 1976)

16.08.050 - Parcel map.

"Parcel map" means a subdivision map, other than a final map, prepared in accordance with the provisions of this title and the Subdivision Map Act, which is designed to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder.

(Ord. 475 § 5(h), 1976)

16.08.060 - Person.

"Person" means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, syndicate, trust or other legal entity.

(Ord. 475 § 5(i), 1976)

16.08.070 - Shall—May.

"Shall" is mandatory. "May" is permissive.

(Ord. 475 § 5(a), 1976)

16.08.080 - Subdivider.

"Subdivider" means a subdivider as defined in the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 475 § 5(c), 1976)

"Subdivision" means a subdivision as defined in the Subdivision Map Act, as it exists at the time of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, or may thereafter be amended.

(Ord. 475 § 5(d), 1976)

16.08.100 - Tentative map.

"Tentative map" means a map made for the purpose of showing the design of a proposed subdivision and the existing conditions in and around such subdivision. Such map need not be based upon an accurate or detailed field survey of the property but shall be of the form and contain the information required by this title.

(Ord. 475 § 5(f) , 1976)

Chapter 16.12 - GENERAL REGULATIONS AND DESIGN

Sections:

16.12.010 - Streets.

A.

Street design shall conform in principle to the streets shown on the circulation element of the general plan and in width and alignment to the streets shown on any precise plan adopted by the city council relating to streets, and shall conform to the requirements of this title. Streets not shown on a general or precise plan shall conform to the requirements of the city council.

B.

The subdivider shall be required to dedicate all land necessary for street purposes as shown on the general plan or any precise plan or to conform to the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 475 § 6, 1976)

16.12.020 - Design conditions—Generally.

The general conditions of design set forth in Sections 16.12.030 through 16.12.100 shall apply.

(Ord. 475 § 7 (part), 1976)

16.12.030 - Design conditions—Streets and highways.

A.

Relationship to Existing Streets. The street system in the proposed subdivision shall relate functionally to the existing streets in the area adjoining the subdivision.

B.

Centerlines. The centerlines of all streets, wherever practicable, shall be continuations of the centerlines of existing streets.

C.

Intersections. Each street intersection or interception shall be as near to a right angle as is practicable.

D.

Cul-de-sac or Dead-end Streets. No cul-de-sac or dead-end street shall be more than four hundred seventy-five feet in length unless the city council in its discretion allows a greater length. Where necessary to give access to or permit a satisfactory future subdivision of adjoining land, the streets shall extend to the

boundary of the property and the resulting dead-end streets may be approved without a turnaround. In all other cases, a turnaround having a minimum radius of forty-five feet measured to the property line or a comparable area in another form shall be required separated to the depth of one lot from the exterior boundary line or other topographical feature of the subdivision.

E.

Curve Radius. The centerline curve radius on all streets and highways shall conform to accepted engineering standards of design and shall be subject to approval of the city engineer.

F.

Intersection Corner Rounding. At street intersections the block corners shall be rounded at the property line with a curve having a radius of not less than twenty feet. A greater curve radius may be required if streets intersect other than at right angles.

G.

Street Names. All names shall be approved by the city council. Duplications of existing names will not be allowed unless the streets are obviously in alignment with existing streets and not so far removed as to be confusing.

H.

Part-width Streets. In case of a part-width street, a minimum of forty feet along and adjacent to a boundary of the subdivision shall be required except in cases in which proper deed or instrument of dedication to the city, duly executed by the owner or owners of the adjacent lands, is filed with the map of the subdivision granting sufficient land to make a street of the required full width. Part-width streets shall be permitted only on the periphery of a subdivision and only when the street design approved by the city council required the street to be so located that a full dedication would require Highways Code of the state. The approval of the council shall be based on the following factors:

1.

The extension of the street is along property lines which form a boundary of the subdivision.

2.

Adherence to the forty-foot part-width standards creates an offset in the center of the street.

3.

The public interest in having a street without an offset in the centerline thereof outweighs the general public policy set forth in this subsection of having all part-width streets a minimum of forty feet in width.

In all cases in which a part-width street of less than forty feet is permitted, on-street parking may be prohibited until such time as a minimum of forty feet of the street is improved.

I.

Width of Streets. Street right-of-way widths shall be not less than those set forth in this subsection. Increased widths may be required when determined necessary by the council in the public interest. Approval or determination of street classification shall be made by the council.

(Ord. 555 § 1, 1979; Ord. 544 § 1, 1978; Ord. 492 §§ 1, 2, 1977; Ord. 475 § 7(a), 1976)

16.12.040 - Design conditions—Blocks.

A.

Acre or Large Lot Subdivisions. Where a parcel is first subdivided into small farms or acre tracts, the blocks shall be of such size and shape and be so divided as to provide for the opening of major and collector streets and for the ultimate extension and opening of minor streets and alleys at such intervals as will permit a subsequent division of any parcel into lots of normal size.

B.

Block Lengths. Block lengths shall not exceed one thousand three hundred twenty feet. For those blocks of an "el" shape, "tee" shape, or superblock configuration, the width shall not exceed one thousand three hundred twenty feet in each of any other direction perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the length. For the purposes of measurement, the distance between extreme property lines measured generally along rear property lines will be utilized. The limitations set forth in this subsection shall not apply to blocks which will abut irrigation canals, railroads, freeways, limited-access expressways, existing subdivisions with a block over one thousand three hundred twenty feet in length, or other existing barriers over one thousand three hundred twenty feet in length.

C.

Block Widths. Blocks shall be of a sufficient width to permit the plotting of two tiers of lots, except where blocks are adjacent to major streets, freeways, or expressways and lots are created which back up to such street and front onto a residential or collector street, and access rights to such major street, freeway, or expressway are waived by the subdivider. The city council may grant an exception to these provisions to permit through lots which are to be developed with uses facing both streets when it is determined that such exception is warranted by the circumstances of a particular subdivision and is in compliance with an existing zoning classification.

(Ord. 475 § 7(b), 1976)

16.12.050 - Design conditions—Lots.

A.

Side Lines. The side lines of all lots wherever practical shall be at right angles to the centerline of the street.

B.

Division of Lots. No lot shall be divided by a county, city, school or any other taxing district boundary line.

C.

Lot Widths and Depths. The size and shape of each lot shall be in conformance to the zoning regulations effective in the area of the proposed subdivision.

D.

Building Lines. Building setback lines shall be indicated by dashed lines on the subdivision map, as required by the city council.

E.

Suitability of Lots. All lots shall be suitable for the purpose for which they are intended to be sold. No land subject to flooding or deemed by the city council to be uninhabitable shall be plotted for residential occupancy.

(Ord. 475 § 7(c), 1976)

16.12.060 - Design conditions—Easements.

A.

For Utilities. The subdivider shall grant easements for public utility use along lot lines where necessary for the extension of any such utility and for the relocation of existing public utility facilities.

B.

Dedication. Dedication of easements shall be for the purpose of installing and maintaining utilities and for other public purposes as may be ordered or directed by the city council.

C.

Protection of Easements. No person other than a public utility shall erect, construct or place any building or structure except fences or walls on any public utility easement. No person shall permit or allow vines or other climbing plant materials to become attached to public utility poles. It shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of real property to maintain any public utility easement area located thereon in such a manner that its condition will not interfere with the proper operation and maintenance of public utility facilities located thereon. Any public utility using such easements, and its representatives, agents or employees, shall have the right to trim or top such trees or shrubs growing within or overhanging the easement as may endanger or interfere with public utility facilities constructed therein and may have free access to said public utility facilities and every part thereof at all times for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining such public utility facilities.

D.

Design of Easements. Easements shall be located and designed in subdivision to provide for reasonable, practical and useful placement, replacement, enlargement, repair and maintenance of utility facilities.

(Ord. 475 § 7(d), 1976)