Indio Municipal Code Ch. 5.13 Requirements

[Ord. No. 1834, 6-3-2026]

A. For all divisions of land for which a soils report is not otherwise required by the Subdivision Map Act, adequate tests may be required by the Director of Community Development. The soils reports, to be done by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, and based upon adequate test borings may be required at the time of submission for consideration of a tentative tract or parcel map, or may be postponed by the Director of Community Development to be submitted at the time of, and in connection with, the final map.

B. A preliminary soils report may be waived by the Community Development Director if he/she finds there is sufficient data available in the city files concerning the soils qualities in the proposed area that a preliminary soils report is unnecessary.

C. If the city has knowledge of, or the preliminary soils report indicates, the presence of soils problems which would lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required by the advisory agency. Such soils investigation shall be done by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problem exists.

D. The advisory agency may approve the subdivision or portion thereof where such soils problems exist if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed, and a condition to the issuance of any building permit may require that the approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.

[Ord. No. 1834, 6-3-2026]

A. The subdivider shall conform to the Land Surveyors Act as to the setting of monuments or ties. For the purpose of this section, the following shall be deemed as meeting the requirements of California Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 8771, 8771.5 and 8772 (Land Surveyors Act) and in Chapter 5 of the City of Indio Public Works Engineering Standards (adopted 2016):

B. All rear lot corners shall be marked by a one-inch iron pipe, properly tagged, 30 inches long, set at or within 12 inches below ground level. All corners of lots fronting on streets shall be marked by an offset lead and tag set in the permanent concrete curb. Such offset shall be noted on the subdivision map.

C. All corners of subdivision shall be marked on two-inch iron pipes, properly tagged, 30 inches long, set at or within 12 inches below the ground level.

D. All public street intersection centerlines and all beginnings and endings of curves on streets shall be monumented by means of city standard monuments set by the subdivider. All other street intersection centerlines and beginnings and endings, or points of intersection that fall within the pavement of all curves, shall be monumented using City of Indio standard monuments set flush with street tied to lead and tag set in permanent concrete curbs. Notes for these ties shall be provided to the city on standard survey note paper, 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

Cross-reference: Chapter 5.14 (Park and Recreation Land Dedication and Fees)

[Ord. No. 1834, 6-3-2026]

A. For a proposed residential development of more than 500 dwelling units, the subdivider shall provide written proof that sufficient water supply is available, as determined by Subdivision Map Act Section 66473.7.

B. Proof of the availability of a sufficient water supply shall be requested by the subdivision applicant or the City, at the discretion of the City, and shall be based on written verification from the applicable public water system within 90 days of a request.

C. If the public water system fails to deliver the written verification as required by this section, the local agency or any other interested party may seek a writ of mandamus to compel the public water system to comply.

D. If the written verification provided by the applicable public water system indicates that the public water system is unable to provide a sufficient water supply that will meet the projected demand associated with the proposed subdivision, then the City may make a finding, after consideration of the written verification by the applicable public water system, that additional water supplies not accounted for by the public water system are, or will be, available prior to completion of the subdivision that will satisfy the requirements of this section. This finding shall be made on the record and supported by substantial evidence. The substantial evidence may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:

1. The public water system's most recently adopted urban water management plan adopted pursuant to Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 10610) of Division 6 of the Water Code.

2. A water supply assessment that was completed pursuant to Part 2.10 (commencing with Section 10910) of Division 6 of the Water Code.

3. A groundwater sustainability plan adopted or alternative approved pursuant to Part 2.74 (commencing with Section 10720) of Division 6 of the Water Code.

4. Other information relating to the sufficiency of the water supply that contains analytical information that is substantially similar to the assessment required by Section 10635 of the Water Code.

E. If there is no public water system, the local agency shall make a written finding of sufficient water supply based on the evidentiary requirements of Subsections C and D and identify the mechanism for providing water to the subdivision.