Ione Municipal Code Ch. 17.34 Property and Utility Improvement

The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations that govern the installation of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks and the undergrounding of all utilities in the city. These provisions, in conjunction with other applicable provisions of this title, are intended to establish standards of development in all new industrial, commercial, residential subdivisions and infill projects.

(Ord. No. 528, 2-15-2022)

Installation of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks shall be required for all new development projects, including new industrial, commercial, residential subdivisions and residential infill projects, subject to the following provisions:

A. The requirement for sidewalks for an infill project may be waived by the planning commission during the project review process if the planning commission determines, based on discussions with the city engineer and the city planner, that continuous sidewalks within the area in which the infill project is located are not feasible and/or necessary. Where no other planning commission review of the project is required, sidewalk installation requirements may be waived through a variance procedure as described under Section 17.10.070 (Variance).

B. The requirement for curb and gutter improvements for an infill project may be waived by the planning commission during the project review process if the planning commission determines, based on discussion with the city engineer, that such improvements are not and will not be necessary within the project vicinity. Where no other planning commission review of the project is required, curb and gutter installation requirements may be waived through a variance procedure as described under Section 17.10.070 (Variance).

C. Specific streets where the city will not require curb, gutter and/or sidewalk improvements may be designated through action of the city council, based on discussion with the city engineer and city planner and recommendation of the planning commission.

(Ord. No. 528, 2-15-2022)

The following provisions govern the undergrounding of public utilities:

A. New developments. In new development areas (e.g., greenfield) of the city, all on-site utilities including, but not limited to, electrical (69kV or less), telephone, cable television, and similar distribution lines shall be installed underground. The city council may grant exceptions for new residential projects as part of the proposed development application. See Chapter 16.24 (Improvements).

(Ord. No. 528, 2-15-2022)