Chapter 16.16 — SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY

A.

The minimum area of a lot in industrial and commercial subdivisions shall be as designated in the zoning ordinance. In industrial parks and shopping centers, where delineation of lots is for leasing, ground leasing, or financing purposes and where common parking areas and common utility services will exist, there is no minimum.

B.

Standards for the construction of drainage facilities, utility installation, streets, alleys and other improvements shall be as authorized by Chapter 16.20.

C.

Alleys serving the rear of lots shall be required, except where delivery service to the rear of commercial or industrial structures is provided by on-lot common driveways.

(Prior code § 18-7)

All lots shall be of such area and width as to conform with the zoning ordinance of the city, as such may now exist or hereafter be amended.

(Prior code § 18-8)

A.

General requirements for planned unit developments include:

1.

Minimum size development: 20 dwelling units;

2.

Maximum net density: No greater than the number of dwelling units permitted on the tract of land as provided in the zoning ordinance;

3.

Minimum lot size: As determined in use permit for the development.

B.

This class of subdivision shall be permitted only when it is shown that a desirable living environment can be created in the development, at no disadvantage to the general public, by the following:

1.

Clustering dwelling units on nonstandard lots or with less than standard setback distances;

2.

Employing such structural forms as town-houses (on standard lots), condominiums (where lots are threedimensional and may be one above the other);

3.

Mixing dwelling classes or lot sizes beyond that possible with standard zoning;

4.

Including commercial or other land uses with residential uses; and

5.

Devoting land areas to open space and recreational use.

C.

At the time a tentative map for a planned unit development is filed, the subdivider will also apply for a planned development permit which shall show in adequate detail the following:

1.

All lots, setback lines, streets, walkways and other features not in accord with current subdivision and zoning regulations;

2.

All proposed structures;

3.

Means (setbacks, covenants) whereby future structures will be controlled when the intent is to sell lots rather than completed structures; and

4.

Restrictive covenants and other legal documents controlling future activities within the development, maintenance of streets, open space, drainage facilities, utilities, paths, bridle trails and recreational areas (where not owned and maintained by a public agency) and other pertinent information required by an agency of the city.

D.

The final map for a planned unit development, or any portion thereof, may only be submitted after approval of the use permit and during the life thereof.

E.

If the planned unit development is to be constructed in increments, the increments shall be shown on the tentative map, and initial increments shall include adequate open space to maintain desired density. Facilities and amenities shall be included with initial increment or increments to insure an appropriate environmental quality even if subsequent increments are not developed.

(Prior code § 18-9; Ord. 1071, § 2, 2011)

16.16.040 - Mobilehome or travel trailer parks and subdivisions.

A.

Subdivisions of land for the purpose of selling lots on which individual buyers will place a mobilehome will comply with Section 16.16.030. The placement of mobilehomes on lots and their utility connections shall comply with California Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 5 and with all the provisions of Chapter 15.12 of this code. Development of streets and utility installations therein shall be under city and state control. No awnings, additional rooms and outbuildings shall be affixed or constructed without a building permit from the city. The planning commission shall require covenants and restrictions adequate to control permanently the proper appearance and maintenance of the subdivision.

B.

Parks providing rental of spaces for mobilehomes or travel trailers are not subdivisions. Development thereof shall comply with the California Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 5. (See subsection D of Section 16.04.030 of this title).

(Prior code § 18-10)

16.16.050 - Open space easements.

A.

In any class of subdivision where open space easements are created, such open space shall be excluded from future subdivision or development by conveyance of development rights to the city. Uses permitted in open space, such as development of recreational facilities, passive recreation or agricultural activities, shall be specified in the conveyance to or contract with the city. Dwellings permitted in open space areas shall be limited to those for maintenance personnel or, where open space is to be retained in agricultural use, to those engaged in agricultural activities. In all cases financially feasible arrangements for maintenance of open space shall be provided by conveyance to a public agency.

B.

When development rights are dedicated to the city under this section, the conveyance to those rights shall reserve a right in property owners, who have purchased property in the subdivision with reliance on preservation of open space uses, to enforce the term of the conveyance by court action.

(Prior code § 18-11)

CHAPTER 16.17. - CONVERSION OF MULTIFAMILY RENTAL UNITS