Earlier editions: 2026-07
Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 21.38 Hazardous Areas
Martinez Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Martinez
Cite as: Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 21.38 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 21.38.010. Generally.¶
Areas subject to inundation, slides, or other hazards shall not be subdivided unless corrective measures are taken in accord with good engineering standards.
(Prior code § 4527; Ord. 739 C.S. § 1, 1971; Ord. 876 C.S. § 2, 1978; Ord. 1218 C.S. § 8, 1995)
§ 21.38.050. Utility construction to minimize drainage.¶
The location, elevation and construction all public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems and streets shall be in such a manner as to minimize or eliminate damage by flooding.
(Prior code § 4527(4); Ord. 739 C.S. § 1 (4), 1971; Ord. 876 C.S. § 2, 1978)
§ 21.38.060. Adequate drainage required.¶
The developer shall provide for adequate drainage so as to reduce the community's exposure to flood hazards with respect to adjacent and downstream properties.
(Prior code § 4527(5); Ord. 739 C.S. § 1 (5), 1971; Ord. 876 C.S. § 2, 1978)
§ 21.38.070. Cumulative effect of development on flooding.¶
The cumulative affect of any proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, shall not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point. The subdivider shall provide the necessary engineering calculations of the cumulative effect for the proposed development.
(Prior code § 4527(6); Ord. 739 C.S. § 1 (6), 1971; Ord. 876 C.S. § 2, 1978; Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)
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