Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 10 Subdivision Improvements

The subdivider shall construct or install all improvements in streets, alleys, water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drain systems, sidewalks, bike paths, easements and other rights-of-way as are deemed necessary by the approving authority for the general use of residents of the subdivision and to meet requirements of the standard plans and specifications. subdivision improvements shall conform to the minimum requirements set out in this chapter and to any special standards adopted by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Improvement plans shall be completed by the subdivider, and approved by the Director, prior to the acceptance of the final map or parcel map for processing by the Director and approval by the approving authority.

Improvement plans shall conform to the City's standard plans and specifications. The final map shall not be deemed to be submitted for approval until the approval of said plans by the Director.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer and shall show full details of all improvements required to be installed by the provisions of this title, and of all other improvements proposed to be installed by the subdivider within any street, alley, pedestrian-way, easement or other public area or right-of-way. Full details shall include cross sections, profiles, estimated costs and specifications.

The form, layout, scale and other particulars of the plans, and number of copies to be provided, shall be in accordance with the standard plans specifications.

A. Subdividers shall have their contractors for subdivision improvements consult with the Director before any construction is started to arrive at an understanding as to requirements and the schedule of inspections required.

B. Plans and profiles shall be on a 24-inch by 36-inch vellum paper or other material approved by the Director. Two prints of each sheet shall be submitted with the original tracing.

C. Cross sections and/or profiles beyond the boundary of the subdivision may be required to clarify drainage or road design.

D. Existing utilities and utilities proposed to be installed within and adjacent to the subdivision shall be shown.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Prior to the commencement of grading, construction, or installation of any improvements within any street, alley, pedestrian-way, easement or other public area or right-of-way, improvement plans shall have been approved by the Director and other affected agencies.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Improvements shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the approved plans and in accordance with the applicable standard plans and specifications.

A. Subdividers shall have their contractors for subdivision improvements consult with the Director before any construction is started to arrive at an understanding as to requirements and the schedule of inspections required.

B. Plans and profiles for proposed improvements shall be submitted to and approval obtained from the Director prior to the commencement of construction. A plan of the entire subdivision shall be on the first sheet of improvement plans.

C. Plans and profiles shall be on a 24-inch by 36-inch vellum paper or other material approved by the Director. Two prints of each sheet shall be submitted with the original tracing.

1. Cross sections and/or profiles beyond the boundary of the subdivision may be required to clarify drainage or road design.

2. Existing utilities and utilities proposed to be installed within and adjacent to the subdivision shall be shown.

D. Rejected work shall be remedied or removed by the subdivider. Any work beyond the lines and grades shown on the plans and not approved by the Director may be ordered removed at the subdivider's expense.

E. The subdivider shall direct his engineer to furnish the City one complete set of improvement plans on a reproducible paper after completion of improvements. These plans shall show any corrections as to location or grade of improvements or "No Corrections," whichever is applicable. Said plans shall be marked "AS BUILT," and submitted to the Director prior to acceptance of improvements by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

In all portions of a subdivision, utility lines, including but not limited to electrical, natural gas, telephone, cable television, and street lighting service lines, shall be placed underground; provided, however, that incidental, appurtenant equipment such as transformers, terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground when, with approval of the Director, it is impractical under the circumstance of a given case to place same underground.

Underground utilities installed in streets or alleys shall be installed prior to surfacing of said streets or alleys. Service connections shall be laid to such length as will obviate the necessity for disturbing the street or alley improvements when service connections are completed.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

In addition to permanent improvements, temporary improvements, such as but not limited to turnaround areas or access walkways, may be required to be made prior to or concurrent with permanent improvements.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

All improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of the Director, and the subdivider shall cause all such improvement work to be inspected at such times as are established and required by the Director. The subdivider shall pay the City a fee to completely cover all of the City's costs in making such inspection, the rate of which shall be determined by resolution of the Council.

Inspections shall be requested at least 24 hours in advance of the actual inspection.

Inspection fees shall be based on the actual expenses incurred, plus a reasonable sum for overhead and supervision.

Subdividers will be notified monthly of the amount of charges for inspections made when requested by the subdivider.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

The improvements required by this chapter as conditions of approval of the final map or parcel map shall be consistent with the standard plans and specifications and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Grade and fill to a grade of site and construct all necessary grade crossings, culverts, bridges and other related works.

1. Grading and paving or all streets and highways shall be to a cross section, grade approved by the Director, and according to the standards and specifications set forth in this chapter. Existing streets bordering the subdivision shall be improved as follows:

a. If existing street pavement is at proper grade and the structural section conforms to the type specified in this chapter, the street shall be improved to the edge of the existing pavement.

b. If the existing pavement is at proper grade and the structural section is substandard, the existing surfacing shall be removed to the center line of the street and the entire half street bordering the subdivision shall be reconstructed to the standards required in this chapter.

c. If the existing street is not at proper grade, the subdivider shall deposit with the Department of Engineering Services an amount to be determined by the City Engineer, equal to the cost of constructing the one-half street to the proper grade and structural standard set forth in this chapter. Money so deposited will be used by the City to reconstruct the street. When reconstruction cannot be scheduled within a reasonable time, the City will oil the unimproved area as an interim improvement.

B. Construct all drains, drainage facilities, channel improvements and other drainage works required to provide proper drainage for the subdivision.

1. Grades of streets shall be established so storm water can be collected at intersections designated by the Director, and the minimum grade of all streets shall be 0.25 percent.

C. Construct and install concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of every street and on each side of an existing or dedicated street bordering the subdivision.

1. Curb and gutter, sidewalk and matching pavement shall be required in all districts; except PC, which will be reviewed individually upon submittal of plans.

2. Where a parcel map is being filed and the Director determines that it would be undesirable to install curbs and gutters because of the grade of the existing street or because of the length of time before street reconstruction or improvement is contemplated, construction of improvements may be postponed, but the Director shall require the subdivider or developer to deposit with the City a sum of money equal to the proposed cost of improvements to be used by the City at such time as full street improvements are warranted.

D. Install water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drains, necessary appurtenances, and all laterals required to serve each lot.

E. Relocate or provide for the relocation of any underground or overhead utility, including irrigation lines and traffic signal lines, the relocation of which is necessitated by development of the subdivision.

F. Underground all utilities, sanitary sewers, storm drains and other facilities installed in streets or alleys prior to the paving of such street. Service connections for all underground utilities and sanitary sewers shall be laid at such lengths to avoid disturbing the street, alley, or other improvements when service connections thereto are made.

G. Install asphalt concrete pavement and base material in all existing or dedicated streets or portions thereof. Install or provide for the future installation of a seal coat.

H. Install concrete sidewalks and concrete pavement in all existing or dedicated alleys, pedestrian-ways and bikeways; provided, however, pedestrian-ways and bikeways may be improved with asphaltic concrete pavement with the consent of the Director.

I. Install or provide for the installation of street lighting facilities.

J. Provide funds to cover the cost of warning devices or traffic signal equipment, or both, where required by traffic conditions related to the subdivision but not installed as part of the project and not covered by development fees.

K. Construct and install street barricades and other safety devices in accordance with standard plans and specifications.

L. Construct such acceleration and deceleration lanes and traffic channelization devices in streets as are deemed necessary by the Director.

M. Construct walls or fencing, or both, along the subdivision boundary lines per City requirements.

N. Construct improvements required and included as mitigation measures pursuant to CEQA.

O. Improvements shall conform to the specifications and standards adopted by the City Council.

P. The design of the structural section for all streets shall be based on:

1. The resistance value, R;

2. The expansion properties of the soil;

3. The traffic index, TI. The traffic index will be determined by the Director.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

A. Warning signs shall conform to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as adopted the California Department of Transportation. and shall be installed by the subdivider at all locations specified by the Director.

B. Street barricades, when required by the Director, shall conform to City standards.

C. Street name signs shall be installed at all intersections and shall conform to the standards of the City. The location of all signs shall be first approved by the Director.

D. Construction warning signs, lights and devices shall be erected and maintained whenever the operations of installing improvements create an inconvenience or hazardous condition to traffic or pedestrians.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Dust control shall be maintained as directed by the Director and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's regulations while street improvements and/or site grading is being undertaken by the subdivider.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Rubbish and excess material shall be removed from all public rights-of-way and easements and all parts of the work and adjacent area shall be left in a presentable condition.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Street lights shall be to the standard plans and specifications. All light standards shall be placed at locations first approved by the Director.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Storm drains shall be provided by the subdivider for the disposal of storm water according to the standard plans and specifications.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Provision shall be made for any and all proposed railroad crossings necessary to provide access to or circulation within the proposed subdivisions, including the preparation of all documents necessary for application to the California Public Utilities Commission for the establishment and improvement of such crossing. The cost of such application and improvement shall be borne by the subdivider.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

Canal and pipeline crossings and pipelines shall be constructed, or pipelines relocated as ordered by the Commission to provide access to or circulation within proposed subdivisions. The preparation of all documents necessary for the application to the owner of the canal or pipeline shall be made by the subdivider and the entire cost of such crossing or relocation shall be borne by him.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)

The subdivider shall install street trees in in all locations specified by the Director. The Director may allow the subdivider to pay to the City Clerk a fee set by resolution for the installation of street trees in lieu of planting street trees.

(Ord. No. 2020-1058, § 3, 3-23-2020)