Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 16 — Streets and Sidewalks
Fairfield Municipal Code Art. II Required Improvements in Connection with New Buildings or Land Uses
Fairfield Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fairfield
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Cite as: Fairfield Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.6. Compliance with other provisions of code; dedication of land for street widening.¶
All improvements required by this article shall be installed according to city specifications and plan lines as established by the zoning ordinance. Whenever proposed improvements include widening of the street, necessary land shall be dedicated to the city.
(Ord. No. 59-29, § 2)
§ 16.7. Grades and lines.¶
All improvements required by this article shall be constructed to grades and lines as established by and under the supervision of the city engineer.
(Ord. No. 59-29, § 3)
§ 16.8. Approval of city engineer; deposit of money to guarantee construction; city may…¶
(a) No structure or land use for which a building or zoning occupancy certificate or use permit is required shall be occupied or otherwise used, nor utility services supplied thereto, until such required improvements have been installed and approved by the city engineer.
(b) The building inspector shall deny final approval and acceptance and shall refuse to allow final public utility connections to any such building, dwelling or property unless the required improvements are constructed or unless money to guarantee their construction is deposited with the city in a sum equal to the estimated cost of the construction of such improvements, as determined by the city engineer.
(c) Should any money be deposited as outlined in subsection (b) above, it shall be a term not to exceed six months, after which time such required improvements as have not been completed shall be installed by the initiation of the city. All costs over and above the amount posted shall be levied against the property and included with the next following tax bill.
(Ord. No. 59-29, § 4)
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