§ 16.04

The definitions in the Subdivision Map Act and in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code shall govern the meaning of words in this title except as follows:

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Term used in this title Equivalent terms in Subdivision Map Act
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(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Unless otherwise defined in this title, words and phrases used in this title shall be deemed to have the same meaning applied to them in the Zoning Regulations, the Subdivision Map Act, and the adopted Uniform Construction Codes.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

All references to this section shall include Sections 16.04.040 Definitions (A) through 16.04.290 Definitions (Z) of this title.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Area of benefit. A specified area wherein it has been determined that the real property located within the specified area will benefit from the construction of a major thoroughfare. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Building site. A lot or contiguous lots of land which was established in compliance with the property development and building site requirements in the Zoning Regulations and the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Council. The City Council of the City of Los Alamitos.

City standard plans. The Los Alamitos standard plans as adopted by the Council.

City standard specifications. The Los Alamitos standard specifications as adopted by the

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City of Los Alamitos, CA § 16.04.060

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Condominium. A condominium project as defined in Civil Code Section 1350, containing two or more condominiums, as defined in Civil Code Section783; a community apartment project, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 11004, containing two or more rights of exclusive occupancy; a stock cooperative, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section11003.2, containing two or more rights of exclusive occupancy; or any other such project as defined by law.

Condominium conversion. The offering for sale of condominium units that were previously units in multiple residential buildings.

Condominium project. An entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided into condominiums, including all structures thereon.

Construction. The preliminary design, environmental or other studies, design, acquisition of right-of-way, administration of construction contracts, and actual construction.

County. The County of Orange.

County recorder. The County Recorder of the County of Orange.

County surveyor. The County Surveyor of the County of Orange. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Driveway. A designated passageway providing vehicular access between a street, alley, or dedicated easement and a garage or carport, a parking area, or other driveway or street. A driveway shall not be considered a street.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Easement. A recorded right or interest in the land of another, which entitles the holder to some use, privilege, or benefit out of or over the land.

Engineering geologist. A person duly certified in the State of California to practice engineering geology.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Final parcel map. A recorded parcel map that is in substantial conformance with an approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map and which is filed in compliance with provisions of this title and the Subdivision Map Act. See also Section 16.06.050 (Final Parcel Maps).

Final tract map. A recorded tract map that is in substantial conformance with all or a portion of an approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map and which is filed in compliance with provisions of this title and the Subdivision Map Act. Section 16.06.040 (Final Tract Maps).

Flood-control work or drainage work. The means of conveying or storing stormwater, including natural watercourses, improved drainage channels, retarding basins, closed conduits or pipes, and authorized or existing flood-control channels, and also the control of sedimentation.

Flood hazard. The capability of flowing water or mixtures of soils and water to impair or to damage buildings and other structures, and their functions; to erode natural and modified land

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City of Los Alamitos, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.04.090

§ 16.04.160

surfaces, including channels and watercourses; and to deposit eroded material on either public or private property in a damaging or impairing manner and amount.

Flood hazard, possible. The possible extension of areas denoted as "subject to flood hazard," including also the uncertainty of degree or extent of bank erosion. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Grading code. The grading and excavation standards established in the adopted Uniform Construction Codes.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Improvement. Street work and utilities to be installed or agreed to be installed on the land proposed to be subdivided by any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association to be used for public or private streets, highways, ways, and easements as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs as a condition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the final tract or parcel map. "Improvement" also refers to such other specific improvement or types of improvements, the installation of which, either by the subdivider, by public agencies, by private utilities, by any other entity approved by the Council, or a combination, is necessary or convenient to ensure conformity to or implementation of the General Plan, Municipal Code, or any adopted specific plan.

Inundation. Ponded water or water in motion of sufficient depth to damage property due to the mere presence of water or to deposition of silt. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Major thoroughfare. Those roads designated as transportation corridors and major, primary,

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§ 16.04.220

secondary, or commuter highways on the master plan of arterial highways in the Mobility and Circulation Element of the City's General Plan. The primary purpose of major thoroughfares is to carry through traffic and provide a network connecting to and including the State highway system.

Master plan of drainage. An engineering report adopted by the Council which outlines the local drainage facilities (but not including necessary on-site or regional facilities), needed for proper development of a specific area of the City.

Multiple residential building. A building or portion of a building, used and designed as a residence for two or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the building, including apartment houses, apartment hotels, and flats, but not including motels or boarding houses.

Multiple residential unit. A unit within a multiple residential building. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, club, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, the County, this and any other City, City and County, municipality, district or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Remainder parcel. The portion of a parcel of land which is not to be included within the boundaries of the final parcel or tract map.

Right-of-way. A specifically defined area or strip of land, either public or private, on which an irrevocable right of passage or use has been recorded. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Slope, manmade. A manufactured slope consisting wholly or partly of either cut or filled material.

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§ 16.04.220

§ 16.04.290

Soil engineer. A civil engineer duly registered in the State of California whose field of expertise includes soil mechanics.

Stock cooperative. See Business and Professions Code Section 11003.2.

Street. A public or private vehicular right-of-way, other than an alley or driveway, including both local streets and arterial highways.

Subdivider. See Government Code Section 66423.

Subdivision. See Government Code Section 66424.

Subdivision Map Act. See Government Code Title 7, Division 2, Section 66410 et seq. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Tentative map. A map showing the design and improvement of a proposed division of land and the existing conditions in and around it. The map may be either a tentative parcel map or a tentative tract map.

Tentative parcel map. See Section 16.06.030 (Tentative Parcel Maps).

Tentative tract map. See Section 16.06.020 (Tentative Tract Maps). (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Unit. The particular area of a building or airspace that is designed, intended, or used for exclusive possession or control of individual owners or occupiers, whether or not they have interests in common areas of the project.

(Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

Vehicular access rights. The right of persons to gain entry or exit with a vehicle to or from a street or driveway to or from abutting land.

Vesting tentative map. A map which confers a vested right to proceed with development for a specified time after recordation. See also Section 16.06.080 (Vesting Tentative Maps). (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

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§ 16.04.290

§ 16.04.290

(Reserved) (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

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City of Los Alamitos, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.06.010

§ 16.06.040

CHAPTER 16.06 TYPES OF MAPS