Fresno County Municipal Code Ch. 17.48 Design and Improvement Standards

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State Law reference— For statutory provisions vesting control over subdivision design and improvement in the governing bodies of counties, see Bus. & Prof. Code § 11525.

Cross reference— Street and utility improvements, see Chapter 17.68.

Design and improvements shall conform to Chapters 17.04—17.60 and the improvement standards. Design shall also provide for adequate traffic circulation and should promote the extension of aesthetic values.

(Prior code, § 700.800)

A. The subdivision design shall provide, to the extent feasible, for passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities and for other measures that conserve nonrenewable energy resources. Design measures to accomplish these objectives may include, but are not limited to, the arranging of streets, lots, buildings, and landscaping. The purpose of such design measures shall be to provide solar access for active solar water and space heating systems and passive space heating, minimize solar heat gain in the summer and take advantage of prevailing breezes.

B. In providing for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the design of a subdivision, consideration shall be given to local climate, to contour, to configuration of the parcel to be divided, and to other design and improvement requirements. Such provision shall not result in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable plans and zoning in force at the time the tentative map is approved.

C. The requirements of this section do not apply to condominium conversion projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing building when no new structures are added.

D. For the purposes of this section, "feasible" means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.

(Ord. 0-83-019, § 4)

Layouts shall conform as follows:

A. Street rights-of-way widths shall be in accordance with Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

B. Streets which are extensions of existing streets shall continue the centerline of the existing street, as far as practicable, either in the same direction or by adjustment curves.

C. All opposing streets entering upon any given street shall have their centerlines directly opposite each other or separated by at least one hundred twenty-five feet.

(Prior code, § 700.801A)

The centerlines of streets shall intersect one another as nearly at right angles as practicable, shall not be excessively curved and shall conform to the requirements for sight distance provided in the improvement standards.

(Prior code, § 700.801B)

Abutting land, not part of a subdivision, shall not be permitted access to a dedicated part width or dead end road over a restricted access strip.

A. Restricted access strips shall be provided along and at the end of part width and dead end roads to separate them from abutting land not part of the subdivision.

B. Said restricted access strip shall be not less than one foot in width and shall be offered for dedication to the county for road purposes.

C. Said restricted access strip shall be shown on the map and identified as a "Restricted Access Strip _______" (Insert, in alphabetical order, the appropriate letter designation.)

(Prior code, § 700.802)

The design of the subdivision shall be so that full width roads will be provided. Part width roads will be allowed only where unusual and exceptional circumstances such as existing road patterns, property divisions and existing land development make it impracticable to provide full width roads. A restricted access strip shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.48.040.

(Prior code, § 700.803)

Stub roads shall be provided where necessary to give access to or permit a satisfactory future development of adjoining land. The road shall extend to the boundary line of the property, or within one foot thereof where a restricted access strip is dedicated.

Stub roads which are abutted by more than one lot on either side shall be terminated by a temporary turnaround. The turnaround shall conform to the improvement standards. A stub road may be approved by the board without a temporary turnaround when the road is less than one hundred fifty feet in length, or its length equals the dimensions of the corner lot along the road, whichever is greater.

(Prior code, § 700.804A)

Cul-de-sac roads shall be terminated by a permanent turnaround as provided in the improvement standards. Cul-de-sac roads shall not exceed three hundred feet in length, measured from the centerline of the intersecting road to the end of the turnaround, unless an additional fire hydrant is located at the end of the turnaround, in which case the maximum length may be five hundred feet. These limits shall not apply to stub roads in subdivisions with maximum lot sizes of thirty-six thousand square feet or more.

(Ord. 520-A15-a7, § 5, 1979; prior code, § 700.804B)

Where lots in a subdivision front on any highway shown on the circulation element of the general plan, the board may require the dedication and improvement of a frontage road for access to those lots.

Frontage road intersections which open onto any highway shown on the general plan, shall be through the bulb type intersection as provided in the improvement standard.

(Prior code, § 700.804C)

When a subdivision does not abut upon a public road, an access road may be required by the board of supervisors to connect the subdivision with a public road. When required, the access road shall be considered to be a part of the subdivision and shall meet all requirements of Chapters 17.04—17.60.

(Prior code, § 700.804D)

Whenever the commission or the board has determined that a particular local road is not at this time warranted, but is anticipated to serve local neighborhood traffic needs, the board may require that the location, width and extent of such road be shown on the final map and offered for dedication for road purposes.

(Prior code, § 700.805A)

If a parcel of land to be subdivided includes a portion of the right-of-way for a state highway, the right-of-way which has been certified by the California State Highway Commission, the subdivider shall either dedicate or withhold from subdivision all the area included in said right-of-way.

(Prior code, § 700.805B)

Whenever it is proposed to subdivide property abutting an approach to an existing or precise plan lined grade separation, the subdivision shall be so arranged that any lot abutting such approach shall have suitable access elsewhere, and that the street layout adequately provides for and conforms to such approach.

(Prior code, § 700.806)

A. Where Required. An alley, with adequate ingress and egress provided for truck traffic, may be required at the rear or side of lots where the property is to be used for multiple residential, commercial or industrial use.

B. Intersections. Intersecting alleys shall not be permitted.

C. Width. Alleys, when required, shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width.

(Prior code, § 700.807)

A. Sewer, Gas and Water. Sewer, gas and water mains shall not be on rear or side lot easements unless street location is found to be impracticable or uneconomical or unless specifically approved by the board.

B. Storm Drains and Flood Control. Easements for storm drains and flood control shall be provided within the subdivision when deemed necessary by the board.

C. Public Utilities. Easements for underground electrical and telephone facilities shall be provided as requested by the affected utility.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 32, 1975; prior code, § 700.808A)

All easements within a subdivision shall be not less than sixteen feet in width, being not less than eight feet on each side of abutting properties. However, easements of a lesser width may be approved by the board when it has been determined that the purpose of any easement may be accomplished by the use of a lesser width.

(Prior code, § 700.808B)

A. The area and dimensions of lots shall be in conformity with the zoning regulations for the zoning district in which the proposed subdivision is located. A larger minimum lot area may be required when necessitated by topographical and geological consideration.

B. All lots shall have frontage on at least one public or approved private road as required by the appropriate zoning district. The width of such frontage shall not be less than that prescribed by the zoning regulations for the zoning district in which the proposed subdivision is located.

(Prior code, § 700.809A)

A grading plan shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.28 of this Ordinance Code entitled "Grading and Excavation" prior to the acceptance and approval of the final subdivision map. The grading plan shall depict the depth and extent of all excavations and embankments which constitute changes in original grade from that shown on the approved tentative subdivision map. The exception provisions set forth in Sections 15.28.020A and B of Chapter 15.28 shall not apply to land being subdivided and permits shall be required for all grading as shown on the grading plan on such subdivided land without limitation as to quantity of fill or depth of cut.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 33, 1975)

The side line of all lots, so far as possible, shall be at right angles to the road which the lot faces, or radial or approximately radial if the road is curved.

(Prior code, 700.809B

No lot shall be divided by the boundary line of a city, county, school or special district.

(Prior code, 700.809C)

Double frontage lots, other than corner lots, which abut two roads and have a depth less than two hundred forty feet will not be approved except where necessitated by topographical or other physical conditions or where ingress and egress to and from one of the roads is prohibited by law or where direct access rights have been or will be waived.

(Prior code, § 700.809D)

Blocks shall not exceed thirteen hundred twenty feet in length between road centerlines, except where topographical or other conditions require longer blocks.

(Prior code, § 700.810)

Where a subdivision or any part thereof is traversed by any watercourse, channel, stream or creek, the subdivider shall, subject to riparian rights, indicate the physical limits thereof and provide by dedication sufficient easements to dispose of surface and storm waters originating with the subdivision. The width and improvements of such dedicated easements shall be approved by the board. Intermittent streams shall be delineated by a dashed line labeled thread of stream.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 35, 1975; prior code, § 700.812A)

A. Land subject to flooding and land deemed by the director to be uninhabitable shall not be platted for residential occupancy, nor for such other uses as may endanger health, life or property or aggravate the flood hazard, and shall be shown as additional information in accordance with Section 17.32.270B and designated as subject to inundation or otherwise uninhabitable.

B. Such land may be filled or otherwise improved in a manner and to a degree approved by the director so it is no longer subject to the restrictions of this subsection. The required improvements shall be completed or agreed to be completed by secured agreement pursuant to Section 17.48.400 prior to the approval of the final map.

C. Land included within areas "Zones A, AO, AH, and A1 through A30" on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), or other lands shown as flood hazard areas on maps that have been obtained pursuant to Section 15.48.060C2, shall not be divided until a flood plan is provided by the subdivider and approved by the director. Such flood plan shall indicate the method by which all development within the subdivision, including any utility and drainage systems, will be floodproofed to minimize possible flood damage and to eliminate adverse flood effects caused by such development on other properties. Such flood plan shall include the appropriate one-hundred-year flood elevation as defined in Chapter 15.48. In areas where there are no readily verifiable elevation data for use by the building inspector for checking building elevations, the subdivider shall provide for the installation of one or more bench marks (as specified by the director), installed to county specifications by a licensed surveyor or a registered engineer. In addition, at least one corner monument for each lot shall have its elevation determined and noted on the subdivision map.

(Ord. 86-016, § 5; Ord. 0-81-002, § 33; Ord. 616, § 13, 1980; Ord. 520-A-14, § 36, 1975; prior code, § 700.812B)

Pedestrian walkways or bike ways may be required where needed for:

A. Access to schools, playgrounds or parks, shopping centers or other public areas;

B. Traffic safety;

C. Access through unusually long blocks;

D. Access to public areas shown on an approved general plan.

Dedications for bicycle paths may only be required for subdivisions which have more than two hundred lots on the final map.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 37, 1975; Ord. 520-A-11, § 1, 1973; prior code, § 700.813)

On any tentative or final map of a proposed subdivision which fronts upon a public waterway, river or stream, the board shall require that reasonable public access be provided by fee or easement from a public highway to that portion of the bank of the river or stream bordering or lying within the subdivision. In determining what is reasonable access, the board shall consider all of the following:

A. That access may be by highway, foot trail, bike trail, horse trail or any other means of travel;

B. The size of the subdivision;

C. The type of river bank and the various appropriate recreational, educational and scientific uses including, but not limited to swimming, diving, boating, fishing, water skiing, scientific collection and teaching;

D. The likelihood to trespass on private property and reasonable means of avoiding such trespass.

The public waterway, river or stream, for purposes of Section 17.48.243, 17.48.245 and 17.48.247, means those waterways, rivers and streams defined in Sections 100 through 106 of the Harbors Navigation Code of California; any stream declared to be a public highway for fishing pursuant to Sections 25660 through 25662 of the Government Code of California; the rivers listed in Section 1505 of the Fish and Game Code of California as ponding areas; all waterways, rivers and streams downstream from any state or federal salmon, or stelhead fish hatcheries.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 39, 1975)

In approving any subdivision fronting on a public waterway, river or stream, the board shall require dedication of a public easement along a portion of the bank of the river or stream bordering or lying within the proposed subdivision. The extent and character of the public easement shall be reasonably defined to achieve reasonable public use of the public waterway, river or stream consistent with public safety. The reasonableness and extent of the easement shall be determined by the board in making the determination for reasonably defining the extent, width and character of public easement. The board shall consider all the following:

A. That the easement may be for a foot trail, bicycle trail or horse trail;

B. The size of the subdivision;

C. The type of river bank and various appropriate recreational, educational and scientific uses including, but not limited to swimming, diving, boating, fishing, water skiing, scientific collection and teaching;

D. The likelihood of trespass on private property and reasonable means of avoiding such trespass.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 39, 1975)

Any public access route or routes, and any easement along the bank of public waterway, river or stream provided by the subdivider shall be expressly designated on the tentative and final subdivision map, and such map shall expressly designate the governmental entity to which such route or routes are dedicated and its acceptance of such dedication. Nothing in Sections 17.48.243, 17.48.245 and 17.48.247 shall require the board to disapprove either tentative or final subdivision map solely on the basis that the reasonable public access otherwise required by this article is not provided through or across the subdivision itself, if it makes the findings that reasonable public access is otherwise available within a reasonable distance from the subdivision. Any such findings shall be set forth on the face of the tentative subdivision map.

(Ord. 86-016, § 6; Ord. 520-A-14, § 40, 1975)

All land shown and designated on the final map for any public use shall be offered for dedication.

(Prior code, § 700.814)

As a condition precedent to acceptance and approval of the final map, the subdivider shall make, or agree to make, the minimum improvements as set out in Sections 17.48.270—17.48.390 in accordance with the improvement standards. Additional improvements may be required if deemed by the board to be necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs. Such improvements shall conform to the improvement standards.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815)

A. Public Roads or Private Roads. All roads dedicated for public use or approved private roads shall be improved in accordance with Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

B. Previously Dedicated Rights-of-Way. The board may require the subdivider to improve previously dedicated roads, public ways or easements to the degree required by subsection A above. When so required by the board, improvements shall conform to Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815A)

Sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with Tables 1 and 2.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815B)

When the rear or side of any lot abuts a county expressway arterial, or collector highway shown on the general plan, and access to such highway has been relinquished, a fence shall be erected along the abutting lot line in accordance with Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815C)

A. Existing Community Sewer System. Sanitary sewer lines and appurtenances shall be installed and connections made to the existing system in accordance with Table 1 under the following conditions:

1. Whenever the subdivision zoned for single family residential use has any lots which are less than thirty-six thousand square feet in area;

2. Whenever the subdivision is zoned for multi-family, industrial or commercial use;

3. Whenever the board of supervisors determines that a community sewer system is required for the subdivision due to topographic or soil conditions, even though the conditions listed under 1 and 2 above are not present.

B. Whenever a community sewer treatment system is not available and a community sewer system is required as provided in subsection A above, the subdivider shall install sewage treatment facilities of sufficient capacity to provide for his entire proposed development in accordance with Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397. The design of said facilities shall be in such a manner that it can be expanded to provide for future growth.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815D)

A. A community water system shall be provided to the property line of all divided parcels whenever the smallest lot in the subdivision contains a net area of less than two acres. The quality of the water supply shall meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Code of the state. The subdivider shall, prior to or concurrent with the filing o f the final map, furnish a report from a registered civil engineer certifying that the water supply has been developed. The community water system shall be installed in accordance with Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

B. Whenever a well and tank site is to be located within a subdivision in conjunction with a community water system, the well site and its access right-of-way shall be shown on the tentative and final maps and be designated for such use. When the well site or other system facilities are to be located outside the subdivision boundaries, easements shall be conveyed to the owners of the system prior to the recordation of the final map.

C. Whenever the smallest lot in the subdivision has an area of two net acres or more, the subdivider may install private water systems, when sufficient evidence is presented to the board prior to the approval of the tentative map to indicate that private water systems are feasible on all lots shown on the subdivision map.

(Ord. 594, § 10, 1977; Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815)

Fire hydrants shall be installed accordance with Table 1 whenever a community water system is to be provided.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973 prior code, § 700.815F)

A. The subdivider may be required to install or agree to install drainage facilities to adequately remove surface and stormwaters from the subdivision. When so required, installation shall conform to Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

B. Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 17.64, the subdivider may be required to pay a fee as a condition of approval of a final map for the purpose of defraying the actual or estimated costs of planned drainage facilities for the removal of surface or stormwaters from local or neighborhood drainage areas in accordance with the drainage element of the general plan.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 41, 1975; Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815G)

Any abandoned well or existing well, within the tract, which is to be abandoned shall be completely filled and if there are any irrigation pipelines within the tract which are abandoned, or to be abandoned, the subdivider shall remove, destroy or completely fill these wells or pipelines as part of the subdivision improvements.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815H)

Necessary street name signs, warning signs, regulatory signs, markers, barricades and other safety and public convenience facilities shall be installed in accordance with the improvement standards and specifications established therefor by the county. The subdivider may deposit with the county sufficient sums for the furnishing and installation of certain of the above facilities.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815I)

All improvements lying outside of the tract, and necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs, shall conform to the improvement standards.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815J)

A. When the developer proposes the use of street lights, they shall be installed in accordance with Table 1 codified in Section 17.48.397.

B. Before approval of the final map of any subdivision in which the installation of street lighting facilities is proposed, the subdivider shall petition the board of supervisors to commence proceedings and take all necessary steps to form or annex to a public entity authorized to maintain street lighting facilities.

C. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall deposit with the county an amount sufficient to energize the street lights from the estimated date of acceptance of the street lights, by the utility company for maintenance to the estimated date when tax revenues will be available for the street lights.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815K)

A. All new utilities shall be placed underground.

B. All existing overhead utilities within the tract, or the street right-of-way adjacent to the tract, shall be removed and placed underground, except as follows:

1. Existing utilities serving rental apartment units which are being converted to condominiums, stock cooperatives, or community apartments;

2. Existing electrical transmission utilities (power lines) which transmit electrical energy from the-source of such energy to a transmission station or substation, or from a transmission station or substation to a distribution station or substation;

3. Existing utilities which are scheduled to be placed underground in a five-year underground utility district program approved by the board;

4. Existing utilities in the street right-of-way adjacent to the tract where the frontage in which the utilities are located is less than one thousand three hundred twenty feet and developed properties in either direction from the subject tract are served by such utilities.

C. All utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with the requirements of the utility concerned in either county street easements or appropriate utility easements. When utilities are installed in county street easements, they shall be laid subject to Section 17.48.440.

(Ord. 0-81-017, § 1, 1981; Ord. 510-A15-a7, § 6, 1979; Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815L)

In order to reduce, control or prevent the hazards of fire in forest, brush or grass covered lands being subdivided, the board may require the performance of any one or all of the following items as a condition to the approval of a subdivision map to the extent determined necessary to prevent the occurrence of a public nuisance or to protect the public safety:

A. Provide not less than two access roads between the subdivision and a public or approved private road. One of the access roads may be a fire road to be improved in accordance with Table 1 when such access road is not needed for continuous subdivision use;

B. Provide a fuelbreak or fireline as required to be dedicated and improved according to Table 1. Such fuelbreak or fireline shall be located around the perimeter of the subdivision except it may be located along a road which has one tier of lots between it and the perimeter of the subdivision, and all requirements for a fuelbreak or fireline are met;

C. Provide water storage facilities for fire protection where the lots are to be served by individual wells. Such facilities shall be located within one-half mile of each lot measured along a public or approved private road and shall a capable of supplying a quantity of water for a one hour period determined by the application of the following formula:

Q = 700 F ½

Q = Available storage in gallons

F = Number of families to be served by the fire protection water storage facility.

In no case shall the storage facilities have a capacity of less than six thousand gallons.

The water storage facilities shall consist of a well, pump and storage tank located upon a water lot easement, together with an unsurfaced fire road between the water lot and a private or public road. Prior to the approval of the final map, the well shall be drilled and developed to supply the quantity of water necessary to replenish the storage facility in a twenty-four hour period. The well may be capped and the pump and storage tank shall not be required of the subdivider except as hereinafter provided when proceedings have been instituted for the inclusion of the subdivision within a district or service area which is authorized to provide fire protection; that in said event not less than one well with the subdivision shall be equipped with a pump and storage tank together with the necessary lines and hydrants extending to the road right-of-way unless a permanent water supply is available capable of producing an equivalent quantity of water for fire protection.

D. Proceedings shall be instituted for the maintenance of the fuelbreak, and the water store facilities prior to the approval of the final map.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815M)

Pursuant to Chapter 15.60 of Title 15 of this ordinance Code, the subdivider shall be required to make such improvements required therein for the pose of providing for wild fire protection. When improvements required by this chapter are more restrictive than Chapter 15.60, the requirements of this chapter shall prevail.

(Ord. 91-025, § 2)

All bike ways dedicated for public use or approved private use shall be improved in accordance with Table 1.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815N)

Table 1 Standards Related to Required Improvements

Table 2 Sidewalk Requirement

*NOTE: The installation of frontage roads on arterials and collectors shall not preclude the sidewalk requirement.

(Ord. 0-83-019, § 5; Ord. 520-A-11, § 2, 1973; prior code, § 700.815)

A. Where the required improvements are not completed before the final map is approved, the subdivider shall enter into agreement with the board to either complete the work or initiate and consummate proceedings under an appropriate special assessment act for the financing and improvement thereof. Such. agreement shall provide for the following:

1. Time limit for completion of required improvements;

2. Changes or alterations that become necessary during the performance of the work;

3. Maintenance for a period of one year after the completion and acceptance thereof against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished, for electrical and mechanical equipment required for water supply and distribution systems and sewerage collection and treatment facilities;

4. Maintenance for a period of two years, one year for developments below six-hundred-foot elevation, after the completion and acceptance thereof against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished in the construction of public or private roads.

B. At the request of the subdivider, the board may renew this agreement at the expiration of this time. Such agreement shall provide for the release of the required improvement security when the conditions of the agreement are completed.

C. To assure the county that this work will be completed, improvement security in the form of a cash deposit, faithful performance bond, instrument of credit, irrevocable letter of credit, deposit in escrow, or a security interest in real property shall be provided subject to Section 17.56.040.

D. Assessment District Method. Where a special assessment district is formed for the purpose of financing and constructing the designated improvements, the original improvement security may be reduced in an amount not to exceed ninety percent of the contract amount thereof at such time as the contract for the work is executed.

(Ord. 90-025, § 1; Ord. 88-024, § 3; Ord. 520-A-11, § 3, 1973; prior code, § 700.816A)

Where any road, easement or other parcel of land intended for public use not only serves the lot owners in a subdivision but is or will be a portion of an arterial or through road, easement or other public land serving a substantial area in addition to the subdivision, the cost of the required improvements thereof shall be located as between the subdivider and the county or other person or agency. That apportionment shall be determined by the board as nearly as may be practically ascertainable in direct proportion as the improvements will serve the subdivision and such other area.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 3, 1973; prior code, § 700.816B)

The board may require a subdivider to install oversize public sewer, drainage or other facilities where the facilities will benefit property not within the proposed development if the agency which has jurisdiction and operational control of such facilities, by contract with the subdivider, agrees to reimburse either him or his successor in interest.

In order to pay the cost as required by the reimbursement agreement the board may:

A. Collect from other persons including public agencies using such improvements for the benefit of real property not within the subdivisions a reasonable charge for such use;

B. Contribute to the subdivider that part of the cost of the improvements that is attributable to the benefit of real property outside the subdivision, and levy a charge upon the real property benefited to reimburse itself for such cost together with an interest thereon, if any, paid to the subdivider;

C. Establish and maintain local benefit districts for the levy and collection of such charge or costs from the property benefited.

(Ord. 520-A-14, § 42, 1975; Ord. 520-A-11, § 3, 1973; prior code, § 700.816C)

A. Where improvements are proposed or are required by the provisions of Chapters 17.04 through 17.60, improvement plans shall be submitted to the department of public works for their review and approval. The improvement plans shall show full details of the improvements as required by the improvement standards. The improvement plans shall be prepared and signed by a registered civil engineer.

B. During construction of the improvements this civil engineer shall be available for consultation on the general supervision of the various phases of the construction operation. He shall also be responsible for providing construction engineering and. surveying to enable the work covered by the improvement plans to be completed.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 3, 1973; prior code, § 700.816D)

All underground utilities required by the final map approval to be installed below the surface improvement in public roads or alleys or easements shall be constructed prior to the installation of any surface improvements.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 3, 1973; prior code, § 700.816E)

All required improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of the director of public works and to the approval of the board. The cost of all inspections shall be paid by the subdivider as provided in Section 17.56.020.

(Ord. 520-A-11, § 3, 1973; prior code, § 700.816F)

A. Public and Private Roads. Prior to the recordation of the final map of a subdivision containing any improved local public or private roads, the subdivider shall have provided for their maintenance by a county service area or other method acceptable to the director.

(Ord. No. 13-015, § 1, 6-11-2013; Ord. 88-024, § 4; prior code, § 700.817)

A. A subdivider who develops or completes the development of one or more subdivisions in one or more school districts maintaining an elementary school may be required to dedicate to the school district or districts within which such subdivisions are to be located, such land as the board deems to be necessary for the purpose of constructing thereon such elementary schools as are necessary to assure the residents of the subdivision adequate public school service.

Exception. The board shall not require the dedication of an amount of land which would make the development of the remaining land held by the subdivider economically unfeasible or which would exceed the amount of land ordinarily allowed under the procedures of the State Allocation Board.

B. This section shall not be applicable to a subdivider who has owned the land being subdivided for more than ten years prior to the filing of the tentative subdivision map.

C. The requirement of dedication shall be imposed at the time of approval of the tentative subdivision map by the board or commission. If, within thirty days after the requirement of dedication is imposed, the school district does not offer to enter into a binding commitment with the subdivider to accept the dedication, this requirement shall be automatically terminated.

D. The required dedication shall be made anytime before, concurrently with, or to sixty days after the filing of the final map or any portion of the subdivision.

E. In the event the school district accepts the dedication, it shall repay the subdivider or is successors the original cost to the subdivider of the dedicated land, plus such other additional cost and expenses of the subdivider as is are particularly provided in Section 66478 of the Government Code.

F. In the event the land is not use by the school district as a school site within ten years after the dedication, the subdivider shall have the option to repurchase the property from the district for the amount paid therefor, together with interest at the rate of seven percent per year from the date of payment by the district to the date the option is exercised.

G. The school district to which the property is dedicated shall record a certificate with the clerk-recorder of the county containing therein all information required by Section 66478.

(Ord. 613, § 17, 1980; Ord. 520-A-14, § 43, 1975; Ord. 520-A-8 § 1, 1973; prior code, § 700.818)