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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS›Article 3 — Final Maps

§ 13-233. Corrective action on poor soil.

Costa Mesa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Costa Mesa

In the event soil tests are needed on individual lots of the subdivision as provided in section 13-232 , Soil tests, the registered engineer making those tests and reports shall make recommendation for action to be taken to avoid structural defects. The subdivider must obtain the approval of the city engineer for the action(s) to be taken, and the action must be made a condition of any building permit issued for construction on the affected lots.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

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▸ Contents — Costa Mesa Zoning Code
Costa Mesa Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development
    Overview
    1. Chapter I — IN GENERAL
    2. Chapter II — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    3. Chapter III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    4. Chapter IV — CITYWIDE LAND USE MATRIX
    5. Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    6. Chapter VII — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    7. Chapter VIII — SIGNS
    8. Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
    9. Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS
    10. ▸ Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Tentative Maps
      2. Article 2 — Vesting Tentative Maps
      3. ▸ Article 3 — Final Maps
        Overview
        1. § 13-228. Purpose.
        2. § 13-229. Preparation, form and contents.
        3. § 13-230. Dedication and improvements.
        4. § 13-231. Fees.
        5. § 13-232. Soil tests.
        6. § 13-233. Corrective action on poor soil.
        7. § 13-234. Check and transmittal of final map.
        8. § 13-235. Violations.
        9. § 13-236. Filing prerequisite to sale, lease, financing, issua…
      4. Article 4 — Parcel Maps
      5. Article 5 — Park and Recreation Dedications
      6. Article 6 — Lot Line Adjustments
    11. Chapter XII — SPECIAL FEE ASSESSMENTS
    12. Chapter XIII — NOISE CONTROL
    13. Chapter XIV — OIL DRILLING
    14. Chapter XV — GROUP HOMES
    15. Chapter XVII — AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE

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