§ 16.12

In all subdivisions of property, the city may approve alleys if the alley is a continuation of an existing alley or provides safer traffic circulation. The alley shall be offered for dedication by the subdivider and improved in accordance with the latest standards approved by the city council. (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

Easements in any subdivision for access, construction, and maintenance of all water pipes, gas pipes, storm and sanitary sewer pipes, telephone lines, electric lines and other public utilities shall be dedicated not less than 15 feet in width and shall be entirely upon one parcel or lot. The easements shall be laid out and dedicated in accordance with the determination of the public utility involved and in accordance with the latest adopted city standards and city council policies. All poles or other surface obstructions placed in dedicated easements of subdivisions shall be placed not further than four feet from one side of the easement. Where alleys exist or are proposed in a subdivision, the subdivider may place the utilities within the alley when such utilities are located on one side of the alley. Section 12.20.190 of the Moorpark Municipal Code requires the undergrounding of all overhead electrical lines of 16,000 volts or less, telephone, C.A.T.V. and similar service wires or cable which provides direct service to the property being developed.

(Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006)

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City of Moorpark, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.16.010

§ 16.16.040

CHAPTER 16.16 IMPROVEMENTS