Lindsay Municipal Code § 17.04 General Provisions

This title is enacted pursuant to Section II of Article XI of the Constitution of the state, and the general laws of the state, including the Subdivision Map Act. The provisions of this title are in addition to the regulations of the Subdivision Map Act, and are supplemental thereto.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.100), 1979)

The purpose of this title and any pursuant rules, regulations and specifications hereafter adopted, is to regulate and control the design and improvement of land for all purposes within the city in order to preserve and enhance the health, safety, welfare and amenities of the community.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.200), 1979)

The general plan for the city shall guide the use of all land within the corporate boundaries of the city. When environmental design plans have been adopted for certain areas, they shall provide more detailed guidance. The size and design of lots, the nature of utilities, the design and improvements of streets, the type and intensity of land use and the provisions for any special facilities in any subdivision shall conform to the land uses shown and the standards established in the general plan, the environmental design plans, the zoning ordinance and any precise plans designed for the area.

(Ord. 341 § 1(19.1.300 (part)), 1979)

Trees, native land cover, natural watercourses and topography shall be respected, and the subdivision shall be so designed as to prevent excessive grading and scarring of the landscape. The design of new subdivision streets shall consider and relate to present street widths, alignments and names.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.300 (part)), 1979)

Community facilities such as schools, parks, recreation areas, etc., shall be provided in the subdivision in accordance with general plan standards, and, where applicable, environmental design plan standards. This title establishes procedures for the referral of proposed subdivision data to interested boards, bureaus and other governmental agencies and utility companies, both public and private, so that the extension of community facilities and utilities may be accomplished in an orderly manner, coordinated with the development of the subdivision. In order to facilitate the acquisition of land areas required to implement this policy, the planning commission may require that the subdivider dedicate, grant easements or otherwise reserve land for schools, parks, playgrounds, thoroughfares, utility easements and other public purposes as specified, in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.300 (part)), 1979)

The subdivider shall prepare maps consistent with the standards contained in this title, and design public improvements consistent with the public improvement standards of the city. He shall process the maps in accordance with the regulations set forth in this title.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.400 (part)), 1979)

The planning director shall be responsible for design analysis for conformity with the general plan, the environmental design plan and the zoning ordinance; for the environmental quality of the subdivision design; and for the expedient processing of subdivision maps and reports, as provided in this title.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.400 (part)), 1979)

The city engineer shall be responsible for reporting to the planning commission and the city council as to engineering requirements including street width, grade and alignment, and whether the proposed public improvements are consistent with the regulations contained in this title, and for the inspection and ultimate approval of all such public improvements.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.400 (part)), 1979)

The city planning commission, if established, shall act as the advisory agency to the city council. It is charged with making investigations, reports and recommendations on proposed subdivisions as to their conformance to the general plan, the environmental design plans and this title. The planning commission shall report its actions and recommendations concerning the subdivision to the city council.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.400 (part)), 1979)

HISTORY Amended by Ord. 576 on 6/25/2019

The city council shall have final jurisdiction in the approval of tentative and final subdivision maps, the establishment of requirements for and standards of design of public improvements, and the acceptance of lands and public improvements that may be proposed for dedication as a result of the subdivision process.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.1.400 (part)), 1979)

Maps of proposed subdivisions shall be referred to all special districts, governmental boards, bureaus, utility companies and other agencies which provide public and private facilities and service to the subdivision, and to such other agencies which the planning director determines may be affected, for their information and comment.

(Ord. 341 § 1 (19.t.400 (part)), 1979)