Chapter 16.16

IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION, AND SECURITY

• A. The subdivider shall grade and improve or agree to grade and improve all land shown on the final tract or parcel map for those dedications listed in Section 16.14.010 (Required Dedication for Public Use or Benefit) in compliance with the requirements of the approved tentative map in such a manner and with such improvements as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local traffic and drainage needs as a condition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the final tract or parcel map. All elevations shall be based on current Orange County Surveyor Vertical Datum. The grading plans and improvement plans shall make reference to the benchmark and elevation used for the design and engineering.

• B. The subdivider may be required to improve or agree to improve those dedications which are necessary or convenient to ensure conformity to or implementation of the General Plan.

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

• A. Required improvements shall be noticed by certificate on the final parcel map or the instrument evidencing waiver of the parcel map. Except as otherwise specified in subsection C of this section, the certificate shall include a requirement for fulfillment of improvements prior to issuance of any building permit or other grant of approval for development of the lot or for installation of the improvements at an earlier time as provided in the agreement.

• B. The agreement required by Section 16.16.050 (Agreements in Lieu of Improvements) shall be entered into prior to the City Engineer's approval of the parcel map for recordation or prior to granting a waiver of the parcel map. Except as otherwise specified in subsection C of this section, the agreement shall provide for installation of the improvements prior to the granting of any building permit or other grant of approval for development of the parcel, or for the installation of the improvements at an earlier time as provided in the agreement.

• C. The requirements for installation of the improvements prior to issuance of building permits may be omitted from a parcel map when a requirement is not a condition of approval of the parcel map or waiver of parcel map.

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

Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards of design contained in Chapter 16.12 (Standards of Design), the standard plans, and any other applicable standards adopted by the Council.

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

All improvement plans of improvements to be installed within or supplemental to the final tract or parcel map must be approved by the Director or other responsible authority prior to approval

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City of Los Alamitos, CA § 16.16.040

LOS ALAMITOS CODE

§ 16.16.090

of the final tract or parcel map. (Ord. 580 § 2, 1994; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)

If any improvements are not completed satisfactorily or any monuments not set before the final tract or parcel map is approved, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the City whereby, in consideration of the approval by the City of the final tract or parcel map, the subdivider agrees to perform and to furnish the equipment, material, and labor necessary to complete the required work within the time specified in the agreement. The agreement shall be accompanied by security as provided in Sections 16.16.070 (Improvement Security) and 16.16.090 (Monumentation).

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

Subdivider(s) submitting detailed plans and specifications for approval required by Section 16.16.040 (Improvement Plans) shall pay plan checking, engineering, and inspection fees as established by resolution of the Council. The fees shall be paid at the following times:

• A. Engineering fee prior to approval of the Director.

• B. Inspection fee prior to starting construction of bonded improvement at then applicable rates.

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

Security in the form specified by the Subdivision Map Act shall be furnished with every improvement agreement. The amount of the security shall be as follows:

• A. If bonds are furnished by one of the authorized corporate sureties:

  1. A performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement,

  2. A payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement;

• B. If money, instrument of credit, or negotiable bonds are furnished, 100 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement. The money, instrument of credit, or negotiable bonds shall apply to both faithful performance and payment to the contractor, subcontractors, laborers, materialmen, and other persons employed in the performance of the agreement.

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

The Director is authorized to release security in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

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

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City of Los Alamitos, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.16.090

§ 16.16.100

• A. Monuments shall be set for each tract and parcel map in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and in accordance with the rules and procedures approved by the Director.

• B. The agreement referred to in Section 16.16.050 (Agreements in Lieu of Improvements) shall be accompanied by security in a sum not less than the cost of setting the monuments.

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

The Director is authorized to grant an extension of time to the agreement as specified in Section 16.16.050 (Agreements in Lieu of Improvements), if, as determined by the Director, a delay in the completion of the improvements is justified and the delay will not cause substantial inconvenience to the general public.

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

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City of Los Alamitos, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.18.010

§ 16.18.040