Colfax Municipal Code Art. I Authority and Purpose

This title shall be known and may be cited as the subdivision regulations of the city and is adopted pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the state) as a "local ordinance" as the term is used in the Act and is supplemental to the provisions thereof. All provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and future amendments thereto, not incorporated in this title shall nevertheless apply to all subdivision maps and proceedings under this title. Provisions of this title apply to all development, grading and subdivision projects.

(Prior code § 9-1.110)

The purpose of this title and the intent of the city in its adoption, is as follows for all site developments and subdivisions:

A. To provide policies, standards, requirements and procedures to regulate and control the design and improvement of all subdivisions and site development work within the city;

B. To assist in implementing the objectives, policies and programs of the general plan by insuring that all proposed subdivisions and site developments, together with the provisions for their design and improvement, are consistent with the general plan and all applicable specific plans of the city;

C. To relate land use intensity and population density to existing developments, street capacity and traffic access, the slope of the natural terrain and the availability of public facilities and utilities and open space;

D. To provide for the safety and stability of public rights-of-way and of drainage ways;

E. To provide streets of adequate capacity and dimension for traffic that will utilize them; and to assure maximum safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic;

F. To provide adequate systems, for water systems, sewage disposal, storm drains, energy systems and other utilities needed for the public welfare and convenience;

G. To prevent land which is actually or potentially dangerous by reason of flood hazard, inundation, proximity to excess noise, inadequate access, inadequate water supply or fire protection, insufficient sewerage facilities, hazardous geological conditions or critical soil conditions from being subdivided or developed for any use or in any manner tending to create an increased detriment to the public health, safety or welfare;

And additionally for subdivisions:

H. To provide lots of sufficient size and appropriate design for the purpose for which they are to be used;

I. To insure adequate access to all proposed subdivisions;

J. To provide sidewalks and all other pedestrian easements, ways, biking paths and access for the safety, convenience and welfare of residents of new developments;

K. To provide adequate sites for the public facilities needed to serve the residents of the new developments;

L. To insure that, insofar as possible, land is subdivided in a manner that will promote the public health, safety and convenience.

(Prior code § 9-1.115)

A. No land shall be subdivided or developed for any purpose or use or in any manner which is not in conformity with the general plan or uses specifically authorized by the zoning provisions.

B. The type and intensity of land use as shown on the general plan shall determine the types of streets, roads, highways, trails, utilities and public services which shall be provided by the subdivider.

(Prior code § 9-1.120)