Moraga Municipal Code § 1 Adoption of County Ordinance Code

Under the authority of Government Code Sections 50020—50022, the following sections of the Ordinance Code of Contra Costa County, California, as it is in effect in the County on February 2, 1981, with the amendments, additions and deletions indicated, are adopted by reference [1]:

Division 92 General Provisions Chapter 92-2 Title, Purpose and Scope

Sections:
92-2.002	Title (amended)
92-2.004	Purpose
92-2.006	Scope (amended)
92-2.008	General Plan conformance; Time for or Waiver of Report (added)
92-2.010	Tentative Map Required for Parcel Map (added)
92-2.012	Environmental Impact Report Required (added)
92-2.014	Grading and Erosion Control (added)
Chapter 92-4	Chapter 92-4
Definitions	Definitions
Sections:
92-4.002	General
92-4.004	Advisory Agency
92-4.006	Arterial Street (amended)
92-4.008	Block
92-4.010	Building Inspection Department
92-4.011	Civil Engineer
92-4.012	Collector Street
92-4.014	County (not adopted)
92-4.016	Critically Expansive Soils
92-4.018	Cul-de-sac
92-4.020	Dwelling Unit
92-4.021	Engineering Geologist
92-4.022	Final Map
92-4.024	Flood Control District
92-4.026	Flood Hazard
92-4.028	Freeways
92-4.030	Frontage
92-4.032	Frontage Improvements
92-4.034	Frontage Road (amended)
92-4.035	Geologic Hazard or Potentially Hazardous Soil Condition
92-4.036	Health Department
92-4.038	Improvement Plan
92-4.040	Improvements
92-4.042	Industrial Street
92-4.044	Inundation
92-4.046	Lot
92-4.048	Major Drainage Channels or Conduits
92-4.050	Marginal Strip
92-4.052	Median
92-4.054	Minor Drainage Channels or Conduits
92-4.056	Minor Street
92-4.058	Minor Subdivision
92-4.060	Ordinance Specifications
92-4.062	Parcel
92-4.064	Parcel Map
92-4.066	Path
92-4.068	Planning Department
92-4.070	Ponding of Local Storm Water
92-4.072	Preliminary Soil Report
92-4.074	Private Road
92-4.076	Public Street
92-4.078	Public Works Department
92-4.080	Secondary Drainage Channels or Conduits
92-4.082	Sheet Overflow
92-4.084	Soil Engineer
92-4.086	Street
92-4.088	Subdivider
92-4.090	Subdivisions (amended)
92-4.092	Tentative Map
92-4.094	Thoroughfares
Chapter 92-6	Chapter 92-6
Exceptions	Exceptions
Sections:
92-6.002	Advisory Agency Findings
92-6.004	Advisory Agency Conditions
92-6.006	Modification of Requirements (amended)
Chapter 92-8	Chapter 92-8
Conformance	Conformance
Sections:
92-8.002	Conformance to Code (amended)
92-8.004	Compliance with Specifications
Chapter 92-10	Chapter 92-10
Administration and Enforcement	Administration and Enforcement
Sections:
92-10.002	Action by Interested Persons
92-10.004	Time Limits
Chapter 92-12	Chapter 92-12
Notices of Violation and Merger and Certificates of Compliance
Article 92-12.2 General	Article 92-12.2 General
Sections:
92-12.202	Purpose
Article 92-12.4 Notices of Violation and Merger
Sections:
92-12.402	Knowledge
92-12.404	Tentative Violation Recordation
92-12.406	Violation Hearing Notice
92-12.408	Merger Notice Recordations
92-12.410	Merger Hearing
92-12.412	Planning Commission Hearing
92-12.414	Board of Supervisors Hearing
92-12.416	Violation Action
Article 92-12.6 Certificates of Compliance
Sections:
92-12.602	Application
92-12.604	Fees
92-12.606	Decision
92-12.608	Denial-action
92-12.610	Map Compliance
Division 94	Division 94
Maps	Maps
Chapters:	Chapters:
94-2	Tentative Maps
94-4	Final Maps and Parcel Maps
Chapter 94-2	Chapter 94-2
Tentative Maps	Tentative Maps
Article 94-2.2 General	Article 94-2.2 General
Sections:	Sections:
94-2.202	Tentative Map
94-2.204	Information Required (amended)
94-2.206	Data to Accompany Tentative Map
94-2.208	Site Development Concept (added)
94-2.210	Solar Orientation (added)
Article 94-2.4 Design Objectives (reserved)
Article 94-2.6 Filing	Article 94-2.6 Filing
Sections:
94-2.602	General (amended)
94-2.604	Referral to Interested Agencies (amended)
94-2.606	Subdivision Conference (amended)
94-2.608	Requests for Exceptions and Variances (amended)
94-2.610	Expiration - Extension
Article 94-2.8 Action by Advisory Agency
Sections:	Sections:
94-2.802	Approval of Tentative Map (amended)
94-2.804	Approval of Exception and Variance Applications
94-2.806	Findings (not adopted)
Article 94-2.10 Appeal	Article 94-2.10 Appeal
Sections:	Sections:
94-2.1002	Appeal Procedure (amended)
Chapter 94-4	Chapter 94-4
Final Maps and Parcel Maps	Final Maps and Parcel Maps
Article 94-4.2 Form and Contents	Article 94-4.2 Form and Contents
Sections:	Sections:
94-4.202	Final and Parcel Maps - General (amended)
94-4.204	Boundary Designation
94-4.206	Lot Designation
94-4.208	Title Sheet
94-4.210	Affidavits, Certificates, Dedications, Etc.
94-4.212	Scale, North Point and Basis of Bearings
94-4.214	Easements (amended)
94-4.216	Linear, Angular and Radial Data
94-4.218	Adjoining Corners of Adjoining Subdivisions
94-4.220	City Boundaries
94-4.222	Monument Location
94-4.224	Soil Report Certificate
94-4.226	Printing or Lettering
Article 94-4.4 Supplementary Documents	Article 94-4.4 Supplementary Documents
Sections:	Sections:
94-4.402	Approval of Supplementary Documents - Final Maps and Parcel Maps
94-4.404	Subdivision Agreement
94-4.406	Cash Deposit and Performance Security
94-4.408	Payment Security
94-4.410	Fee Payment Evidence

Sections:
94-4.412	Deed for Easements or Rights-of-Way
94-4.414	Joint Use of Right-of-Way Agreement
94-4.416	Supplementary Documents - Final Maps Only
94-4.418	Tax Letter - Security
94-4.420	Soil Report
Article 94-4.6 Checking	Article 94-4.6 Checking
Sections:	Sections:
94-4.602	Prints Required and Fees
94-4.604	Error of Closure in Traverse
94-4.606	Public Works Department Action (amended)
Article 94-4.8 Approval	Article 94-4.8 Approval
Sections:
94-4.802	Approval and Filing of Maps
94-4.804	Time Limit for Recording
94-4.806	Evidence of Title
94-4.808	Filing by Units
Division 96	Division 96
Improvements	Improvements
Chapters:	Chapters:
96-2	Plans
96-4	Construction Work
96-6	Street Lighting
96-8	Sidewalks and Paths
96-10	Underground Utilities
96-12	Curbs and Gutters
96-14	Miscellaneous
Chapter 96-2	Chapter 96-2
Plans	Plans
Article 96-2.2 Forms and Contents	Article 96-2.2 Forms and Contents
Sections:	Sections:
96-2.202	General
96-2.204	Contents
96-2.206	Sewer Plans
96-2.208	Plans and Profiles
Article 96-2.4 Action by Public Works Department
Sections:	Sections:
96-2.402	Improvement Plan Review
96-2.404	Corrected Plan
96-2.406	Review of Revisions
96-2.408	Review Prerequisite for Final Map or Parcel Map Approval
96-2.410	Supplementary Plans and Documents
Article 96-2.6 Appeal	Article 96-2.6 Appeal
Sections:	Sections:
96-2.602	Appeal Procedure
Chapter 96-4	Chapter 96-4
Construction Work	Construction Work
Article 96-4.2 Inspection	Article 96-4.2 Inspection
Sections:	Sections:
96-4.202	General
96-4.204	Right of Entry
96-4.206	Work Prior to Inspection
96-4.208	Fee
Article 96-4.4 Completion	Article 96-4.4 Completion
Sections:	Sections:
96-4.402	General
96-4.404	Penalty for Delay in Completion
Article 96-4.6 Acceptance	Article 96-4.6 Acceptance
Sections:	Sections:
96-4.602	Recommendation by Public Works Department
96-4.604	Resolution of Acceptance
Chapter 96-6	Chapter 96-6
Street Lighting	Street Lighting
Article 96-6.2 Facilities	Article 96-6.2 Facilities
Sections:
96-6.202	General
96-6.204	Near School Sites (not adopted)
96-6.206	R-12 or Higher Density Districts (amended)
96-6.208	Areas Zoned for Multiple Family, Business or Commercial Uses
96-6.210	Existing Public Streets
96-6.212	Construction Plans
96-6.214	Size and Location Designation
96-6.216	Intersections
96-6.218	Review of Plans
96-6.220	Service Rates
96-6.222	Street Light Ownership
Articles 96-6.4 Standards	Articles 96-6.4 Standards
Sections:	Sections:
96-6.402	Placement
96-6.404	Underground Wiring
96-6.406	Electrolier Installation
96-6.408	Ornamental Poles
96-6.410	Conformance to Standards
Article 96-6.6 County Service Areas (Street Lighting)
Sections:	Sections:
96-6.602	Request for Street Lighting Service
96-6.604	Legal Description
Article 96-6.8 Energizing Costs	Article 96-6.8 Energizing Costs
Sections:	Sections:
96-6.802	Deposit Required
96-6.804	Disposition of Deposit
96-6.806	Unexpended Deposit
Chapter 96-8	Chapter 96-8
Sidewalks and Paths	Sidewalks and Paths
Article 96-8.2 Paths	Article 96-8.2 Paths
Sections:	Sections:
96-8.202	Along Rear or Side Line of Lots
96-8.204	Easements
96-8.206	Surfacing
Article 96-8.4 Sidewalks	Article 96-8.4 Sidewalks
Sections:	Sections:
96-8.402	Locations
96-8.404	Width and Thickness
96-8.406	Obstruction Restriction
96-8.408	Relationship to Curb
96-8.410	Relationship to Right-of-Way Line
Chapter 96-10	Chapter 96-10
Underground Utilities	Underground Utilities
Sections:	Sections:
96-10.002	Exceptions
96-10.004	Responsibility of Subdivider
96-10.006	Application of Chapter
Chapter 96-12	Chapter 96-12
Curbs and Gutters	Curbs and Gutters
Article 96-12.2 General	Article 96-12.2 General
Sections:	Sections:
96-12.202	Conditions Requiring Curbs
96-12.204	Block Requirements
96-12.206	Minimum Grade
96-12.208	Designation on Improvement Plans
96-12.210	Minimum Elevations
Article 96-12.4 Turn-Arounds	Article 96-12.4 Turn-Arounds
Sections:	Sections:
96-12.402	Cul-de-sac
96-12.404	Radii for Curb Returns
96-12.406	Private Road Turn-around
Article 96-12.6 Driveways	Article 96-12.6 Driveways
Sections:	Sections:
96-12.602	Encroachment Permit Required
Chapter 96-14	Chapter 96-14
Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous
Sections:	Sections:
96-14.002	Improvement of County Streets
96-14.004	Fire Hydrants
Division 98	Division 98
Streets	Streets
Chapters:	Chapters:
98-2	General
98-4	Width
98-6	Grades
98-8	Pavement
98-10	Street Trees
Chapter 98-2	Chapter 98-2
General	General
Sections:	Sections:
98-2.002	Conformance to General Plan
98-2.004	Reserve Strips
98-2.006	Designation on Final Map or Parcel Map
98-2.008	Angle of Intersection
98-2.010	Centerlines
98-2.012	Distance Between Streets
98-2.014	Block Length
98-2.016	Street Name Approval
98-2.018	Street Name Signs
98-2.020	Conditions Requiring Grade Separation
98-2.022	Classification
98-2.024	Traffic Safety Devices
98-2.026	Intersections
98-2.028	General Plan Conformance; Time for or Waiver of Report (added)
Chapter 98-4	Chapter 98-4

Sections:
Width	Width
Sections:	Sections:
98-4.002	Minimum Requirements (amended)
98-4.004	Measurement
98-4.006	Exceptions
Chapter 98-6	Chapter 98-6
Grades	Grades
Sections:	Sections:
98-6.002	Maximum Limits (amended)
98-6.004	Minimum Limits
98-6.006	Pavement Across Intersection
98-6.008	Street Entering Intersection
98-6.010	Vertical Curves
98-6.012	Minimum Length of Vertical Curve
98-6.014	Earth Slopes in Cuts or Embankments (amended)
98-6.016	Horizontal Curves
Chapter 98-8	Chapter 98-8
Pavement	Pavement
Article 98-8.2 Design	Article 98-8.2 Design
Sections:	Sections:
98-8.202	General
98-8.204	Soil Tests
98-8.206	Thickness of Base Material and Surfacing
98-8.208	Crown
Chapter 98-10	Chapter 98-10
Street Trees	Street Trees
Sections:	Sections:
98-10.002	Removal (amended)
98-10.004	Approval of Species and Planting
98-10.006	Encroachment Permit Required
Division 912	Division 912
Survey Monuments	Survey Monuments
Chapters:	Chapters:
912-2	General Provisions
Chapter 912-2	Chapter 912-2
General Provisions	General Provisions
Sections:	Sections:
912-2.002	Conformance to Approved Standards
912-2.004	Allowable Error
912-2.006	Establishment of Survey Measurements
912-2.008	Drainage Easements
Division 913	Division 913
Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfares
Chapters:	Chapters:
913-2	General
913-4	Requirements
913-6	Procedures
913-8	Financial Provisions
Chapter 913-2	Chapter 913-2
General	General
Article 913-2.2 General Provisions	Article 913-2.2 General Provisions
Sections:	Sections:
913-2.202	Purpose
913-2.204	Regulations
Article 913-2.4 Definitions	Article 913-2.4 Definitions
Sections:	Sections:
913-2.402	General
913-2.404	Area of Benefit
913-2.406	Bridge
913-2.408	Building Inspector
913-2.410	Circulation Element
913-2.412	Construction
913-2.414	General Plan
913-2.416	Major Thoroughfares
913-2.418	Public Works Director
Chapter 913-4	Chapter 913-4
Requirements	Requirements
Article 913-4.2 Fees Required	Article 913-4.2 Fees Required
Sections:	Sections:
913-4.202	Subdivisions
913-4.204	Building Permits
Article 913-4.4 Exceptions	Article 913-4.4 Exceptions
913-4.402	Existing Roads/Bridges
913-4.404	Existing Buildings
913-4.406	No Double Payment
Article 913-4.6 Reduction of Fee	Article 913-4.6 Reduction of Fee
Sections:	Sections:
913-4.602	In Lieu Considerations
913-4.604	In Lieu Dedication
913-4.606	Fee Added Condition
Chapter 913-6	Chapter 913-6
Procedures	Procedures
Sections:	Sections:
913-6.002	Report
913-6.004	Contents
913-6.006	Method of Fee Apportionment
913-6.008	Apportionment - Major Thoroughfares
913-6.010	Fee Applicable to All Property
913-6.012	Exempted Property
913-6.014	Notice of Hearing
913-6.016	Protest
913-6.018	Withdrawal of Protest
913-6.020	Majority Protest
913-6.022	Partial Protest
913-6.024	Hearing
913-6.026	Recording Resolution
Chapter 913-8	Chapter 913-8
Financial Provisions	Financial Provisions
Sections:	Sections:
913-8.002	Establishment of Fund
913-8.004	Deposit of Fees
913-8.006	Use of Money
913-8.008	Advance by County
913-8.010	Debts
913-8.012	County Funds
Division 914	Division 914
Drainage	Drainage
Chapters:	Chapters:
914-2	Minimum Requirements
914-4	Appurtenances in Public Rights-of-Way
914-6	Open Channels and Conduits
914-8	Levees (not adopted)
914-10	Easements
914-12	Miscellaneous
Chapter 914-2	Chapter 914-2
Minimum Requirements	Minimum Requirements
Sections:	Sections:
914-2.002	Protection from Surface Waters
914-2.004	Adequate Storm Drainage Facilities
914-2.006	Surface Water Flowing from Subdivision
914-2.008	Surface Water Flowing to Subdivision
914-2.010	Storm Water Disposal Restrictions
914-2.012	Runoff Quantity Determination
914-2.014	Drainage Facilities - Minimum Capacities
914-2.016	Closed Conduit Requirements
914-2.018	Channel Design Standards
Chapter 914-4	Chapter 914-4
Appurtenances in Public Right-of-Way	Appurtenances in Public Right-of-Way
Article 914-4.2 Culverts	Article 914-4.2 Culverts
Sections:	Sections:
914-4.202	Under Driveway Culverts
914-4.204	Street Crossing Culverts
914-4.206	Culverts Outside the Roadway
Article 914-4.4 Roadside Ditches	Article 914-4.4 Roadside Ditches
Sections:	Sections:
914-4.402	Discharge to Roadside Ditches
914-4.404	Roadside Ditch Sections
914-4.406	Purpose of Roadside Ditches
914-4.408	Roadside Ditch Gradients
Article 914-4.6 Miscellaneous	Article 914-4.6 Miscellaneous
Sections:	Sections:
914-4.602	Piping Requirements
914-4.604	Storm Drain Inlets
914-4.606	Drainage Structure to Allow for Tidal Action and Flood Stage
Chapter 914-6	Chapter 914-6
Open Channels and Conduits	Open Channels and Conduits
Sections:	Sections:
914-6.002	Earth Channels - Maximum Design Velocities
914-6.004	Earth Channels - Minimum Velocities
914-6.006	Earth Channels - Side Slopes
914-6.008	Lined Channels - Side Slopes
914-6.010	Closed Conduits - Minimum Flow Line
914-6.012	Closed Conduits or Lined Channels - Outlet Velocity
914-6.014	Clearance of Natural Channels
Chapter 914-8	Chapter 914-8
Levees	Levees
Sections:	Sections:

Sections:
914-8.002	Compliance Requirements (not adopted)
914-8.004	Toe and Slope Requirements (not adopted)
914-8.006	Top Width (not adopted)
914-8.008	Earth Embankments (not adopted)
914-8.010	Degree of Protection (not adopted)
914-8.012	Approval of Design and Construction (not adopted)
914-8.014	Control and Maintenance (not adopted)
Chapter 914-10	Chapter 914-10
Easements	Easements
Article 914-10.2 Closed Conduits	Article 914-10.2 Closed Conduits
Sections:	Sections:
914-10.202	Closed Conduits - Minimum Widths of Easements
Article 914-10.4 Open Channels	Article 914-10.4 Open Channels
Sections:	Sections:
914-10.402	Improved Channels - Width of Easements
914-10.404	Improved Channels - Access Easements
914-10.406	Unimproved Channels - Width of Easements
914-10.408	Unimproved Channels - Structure Setback
914-10.410	Structures and Landscaping Within Easements
Article 914-10.6 Levees and Ponding Areas
Sections:	Sections:
914-10.602	Easements and Ponding Areas
Chapter 914-12	Chapter 914-12
Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous
Article 914-12.2 Ponding Areas	Article 914-12.2 Ponding Areas
Sections:	Sections:
914-12.202	Ponding Areas - When Permitted
Article 914-12.4 Subdrainage	Article 914-12.4 Subdrainage
Sections:	Sections:
914-12.402 Subdrainage - Where Required	914-12.402 Subdrainage - Where Required
Division 916	Division 916
Water and Sewers	Water and Sewers
Chapters:	Chapters:
916-2	Water
916-4	Sewers
Chapter 916-2	Chapter 916-2
Water	Water
Sections:	Sections:
916-2.002	Adequate Supply
Chapter 916-4	Chapter 916-4
Sewers	Sewers
Article 916-4.2 Sewerage	Article 916-4.2 Sewerage
Sections:	Sections:
916-4.202	Sewerage Requirements
Article 916-4.4 Sanitary Sewers and Sewage Treatment Plants
Sections:	Sections:
916-4.402	Sewer System and Sewage Treatment Plant Construction
Division 918	Division 918
Fences	Fences
Chapters:	Chapters:
918-2	General Provisions
Chapter 918-2	Chapter 918-2
General Provisions	General Provisions
Sections:	Sections:
918-2.002	Required by Hazardous Conditions
918-2.004	Required Where Street Crosses Watercourses or Drainage Structures
918-2.006	Required Along Outside Boundaries of Open Lined Channel Easements
Division 920	Division 920
Park Dedications	Park Dedications
Chapters:	Chapters:
920-2	General
920-4	Requirements
920-6	Standard for Area and Fees
920-8	Private Space
920-10	Use and Time Limits
920-12	Procedures
Chapter 920-2	Chapter 920-2
General	General
Sections:	Sections:
920-1.002	Authority
920-2.004	Plan
920-2.006	Regulation
Chapter 920-4	Chapter 920-4
Requirements	Requirements
Sections:	Sections:
920-4.002	Subdivision
920-4.004	Single Parcel Development
920-4.006	Exemptions
Chapter 920-6	Chapter 920-6
Standards for Area and Fees	Standards for Area and Fees
Sections:	Sections:
920-6.002	Dedication (amended)
920-6.004	Amount of Fee (amended)
920-6.006	Certain Single Parcel Fees (amended)
Chapter 920-8	Chapter 920-8
Private Space	Private Space
Sections:	Sections:
920-8.002	Partial Credit for Private Space (amended)
920-8.004	Standards
Chapter 920-10	Chapter 920-10
Use and Time Limits	Use and Time Limits
Sections:	Sections:
920-10.002	Use of Land and Fees
920-10.004	Establishment and Development Time
920-10.006	Hold or Transfer
Chapter 920-12	Chapter 920-12
Procedures	Procedures
Sections:	Sections:
920-12.002	General
920-12.004	Decision - factors
920-12.006	Prerequisite for Approval of Final Map, Parcel Map or Building Permit
920-12.008	Trust-administration
920-12.010	Agency for Development and Maintenance
920-12.012	Refunds
920-12.014	Exemptions
Division 924	Division 924
Reversion to Acreage by Map	Reversion to Acreage by Map
Chapters:	Chapters:
924-2	Planning Commission Authority
924-4	Procedure
Chapter 924-2	Chapter 924-2
Planning Commission Authority	Planning Commission Authority
Sections:	Sections:
924-2.002	Map Approval
Chapter 924-4	Chapter 924-4
Procedure	Procedure
Article 924-4.2 Maps	Article 924-4.2 Maps
Sections:	Sections:
924-4.202	Filing
924-4.204	Street and Easement Designation
924-4.206	Bond, Fee Required
924-4.208	Hearing
924-4.210	Planning Commission Action
924-4.212	Certification
924-4.214	Filing for Resubdivision

Footnotes:

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The list of the sections which follows includes every section in the County Subdivision Ordinance as of February 2, 1981. However, the adaptation of the County Subdivision Ordinance to the Town required amendments and deletions of certain sections and the addition of certain other sections. Those sections amended or deleted are so indicated following the title of the section in this list. Those sections which are amended or added to the regulations of subdivisions are set forth in Sections 2 and 3 of this ordinance.