§ 130.40

If a land division is submitted that proposes high density development and/or development in an area with marginal soils and if connection to a wet sewerage system is not currently available, the installation of a dry sewer system may be required by the health department in addition to subsurface sewage disposal in accordance with the following:

(1)

An agency that provides sewage collection and treatment services has a plan that includes the area being divided and implementation program for the wet sewer system that would serve the area within a reasonable period of time, and the serving agency has agreed to serve the land.

(2)

The land divider has contacted and has secured a letter of approval from the agency that will have the ultimate responsibility for acceptance of the sewage treatment and disposal thereof and the maintenance of

the proposed dry and wet sewer lines. The approval letter shall be submitted to the city.

(3)

When dry sewers are required, the dry sewer design must be shown on the utility plans in accordance with the requirements as set forth in section 130.16.030.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

CHAPTER 130.44. - ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Sec. 130.44.010. - Installation requirements.

(a)

Electrical power, telephone or other communication, street lighting and cable television lines shall be placed under ground.

(b)

The owner or land divider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make necessary arrangements with the serving agencies for the installation of such facilities.

(c)

For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface-mounted transformers, concealed ducts, and pedestal mount terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground.

(d)

Underground lines shall not be required:

(1)

For any part of a land division as to which an existing overhead line is in a street or easement adjacent to the lots to be served from the line or from one or more additional lines on the same poles;

(2)

In any land division or portion thereof where it is determined that, due to severe soil or topographical problems in the greater portion of the land, underground installation would be reasonably costly and the use of overhead lines would not be detrimental to other property in the vicinity;

(3)

In any case in which it is determined that the use of overhead facilities is compatible with the surrounding development and is not inconsistent with the purposes of this title, underground lines as to all or a portion of a land division may be waived at the time of the approval of the tentative map. Application shall be made

in writing by the land divider at the filing of the tentative map, stating fully the facts and grounds upon which the waiver is sought.

(e)

When arrangements are made with the serving agency, a letter stating that arrangements have been made for underground facilities and such other comments the agency may have regarding easements, utility locations, and other pertinent matters must be submitted by the agency to the director of transportation.

(f)

Distribution lines must be underground when alignments parallel or cross scenic highways, natural scenic and historic sites, recreation areas, wildlife refuges, national and state monuments or other unique natural resources when it is deemed feasible.

(g)

Street lighting shall conform to the provisions and processing procedures as outlined in city ordinance, § 22.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

CHAPTER 130.48. - STREET TREES

Sec. 130.48.010. - General provisions.

(a)

The planting of street trees in connection with the development of new land divisions is desirable and shall be required as a condition of approval in schedule A, B, C, D, E, F and G land divisions unless otherwise exempted. In schedule E parcel maps, the planting of trees shall be deferred to the plot plan stage.

(b)

All land divisions governed by this section shall be required to have planted a minimum of one street tree per parcel frontage prior to final building inspection based on the following standards:

(1)

Trees shall be chosen as set forth in section 120.05.040, the accompanying tree list and the city guide to trees, shrubs and ground covers. Each choice should reflect consideration of the geographic zone involved.

(2)

Trees shall be located such that at 15 years of age that the crown will not encroach across property lines or into street rights-of-way.

(3)

Trees shall be located a minimum of ten feet from driveways.

(4)

Trees shall be spaced at approximately 60-foot intervals or a minimum of one tree per lot frontage.

(5)

For corner lots, street trees shall be required on both street frontages, provided such planting does not interfere with site distances and setbacks.

(6)

Street trees shall not be required along street frontages where noise attenuation walls exist or will be required.

(7)

All street trees shall be staked. Tree stakes shall be 1½ to two inches in diameter, eight feet in length, and driven into the hole before tree is planted on the side from which the prevailing winds come. The tree shall be secured to the stake in two or three places with plastic, cloth or rubber ties.

(8)

Exceptions to street tree planting may be permitted in cul-de-sacs and on those lots where proper spacing is not possible. Requests for exception shall be made to the community development director.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011; Ord. No. 23-22, § 1, 2-8-2023)

Sec. 130.48.020. - Security and agreements.

(a)

Prior to the issuance of building or grading permits, the land divider shall enter into an agreement with the transportation department for the planting of the trees and for the guarantee and warranty of the work for a period of one year following the acceptance of all improvements as against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished.

(b)

Acceptable forms of security shall be the same as those enumerated in section 130.48.010(a). The agreement and the security shall be executed only upon forms and terms approved by the city council, and shall be checked by the director of transportation. The amount of the security shall be $100.00 for each tree required.

(c)

The security shall be released at the time when the one-year warranty period has ended.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

Sec. 130.48.030. - Exemptions.

(a)

Any person who is required to plant street trees may request exemption from the requirement. The request for the exemption shall be made to the director of transportation on the forms provided by the transportation department with other such agency clearances as may be required.

(b)

Any person may be exempted from the requirement to plant street trees if any of the following conditions are found to exist:

(1)

Tree planting is impractical due to unsatisfactory soil, rock, grade or other topographical conditions that cannot readily be corrected;

(2)

A satisfactory water supply is not available;

(3)

Tree planting will create conditions hazardous to traffic;

(4)

The street is likely to be widened within a reasonable period of time and trees cannot now be set in their proper relationship to the ultimate right-of-way;

(5)

Trees are already planted in the substantially correct location.

(c)

Any request for exemption shall be reviewed by the director of transportation and be transmitted for review to the planning department. The decision on any request for an exemption under this section shall be made prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)