Article I — Dedications

• A. All streets, highways, alleys, ways, easements, rights-of-way and lots or parcels of land shown on the final tract or parcel map and intended for public use shall be offered for dedication for public use by appropriate certificate on the title page unless approved otherwise by the City Engineer. All irrevocable offers of dedication shall also be shown by appropriate certificate on the title page.

• B. When vehicular access rights from any lot or parcel to any highway or street are restricted, such rights shall be offered for dedication to the City by the appropriate certificate on the title sheet, and the words "VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF NORWALK" shall be lettered along the highway or street adjacent to the lots or parcels affected on the final map.

• C. All streets, highways, alleys, ways, easements, rights-of-way and other public improvements offered for dedication shall be designed, developed and improved to the standards of the City and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

• D. Each major or secondary highway shall conform in width and substantially in alignment to that shown or indicated in the City's general plan or any highway plan approved by the City Council, and shall conform to any plan of traffic arteries or to any similar plan adopted pursuant to any proceeding for any public improvement affected by or related to any subdivision which has been initiated or approved by the City Council prior to the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map by the Planning Commission.

• E. The street system of local streets in the proposed subdivision shall relate to the existing streets in the area adjoining the subdivision and boundary connections to adjoining unsubdivided property may be required.

• F. Collector streets and neighborhood entrance street rights-of-way shall be not less than 60 feet in width. Minor or local streets of a loop, cul-de-sac or non-collector design shall be not less than 54 feet in width. Service roadway rights-of-way shall be not less than 42 feet in width.

• G. Cul-de-sac streets shall not exceed 500 feet in length unless a greater length is approved by the City Engineer, and shall be provided with a turning area at the terminus thereof with a minimum right-of-way radius of 45 feet.

• H. Dead-end streets and alleys shall not, without approval of the City Engineer, exceed 250 feet in length and shall be provided with a turning area approved by the City Engineer, at or near the terminus thereof.

• I. Street intersections shall be as nearly at right angles as practicable. The block corners at such intersections shall be rounded, with a minimum curve radius of 15 feet at the intersection of local and collector streets, and a minimum curve radius of 20 feet at the intersection of a local or collector street with a major or secondary highway and at the intersection of two major highways, two secondary highways or a major and secondary highway. A diagonal cut-off substantially equivalent to rounding the block corner may be permitted.

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.020

§ 16.03.040

• J. No private streets shall be permitted in any subdivision, except where the Planning Commission determines that a private street system will adequately serve the proposed subdivision, will not be a substantial detriment to the adjoining properties, will not disrupt or prevent the establishment of an orderly street pattern within the City, and will be constructed, improved and maintained in accordance with standard specifications for City streets. The Planning Commission may require such guarantees and may impose such conditions as it deems necessary to carry out these, provisions and the other ordinances, rules and policies of the City.

• K. Street design and standards, and plans and specification therefor, shall conform to City street standards and requirements and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The City Engineer may approve for subdivisions such modifications of City street standards and requirements as he or she is authorized to make by the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council establishing such standards and requirements in other cases.

• L. Alleys maybe required at the rear of all lots fronting on major and secondary highways and at the rear of multifamily residential, commercial or industrial lots. Alleys shall be dedicated and improved to a width of not less than 20 feet; and where alleys intersect, a cutoff of not less than 10 feet along each alley shall be provided.

• M. A pedestrian walk right-of-way of not less than 10 feet may be required through the approximate middle of blocks which are excessively long, or to provide convenient access to schools, parks, playgrounds, shopping centers or adjacent streets or highways.

• (Prior code § 26-7.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Private streets, alleys or ways will be permitted only when the welfare of the occupants of the subdivision will be better served and the public welfare will not be impaired through the use thereof or the kinds of improvements thereon.

• B. Such private streets, alleys or ways shall not be offered for dedication and shall be shown on the final tract or parcel map as parcels designated alphabetically.

• C. All private streets, alleys or ways shall be designed, developed and improved to the standards of the City and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

• D. All such access ways shall be governed by maintenance agreements, which agreements shall be approved by the City and made a part of the deeds to the affected property.

• (Prior code § 26-7.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. When storm drains are necessary for the general use of lot or parcel owners in the subdivision and such storm drains are not to be installed in the streets, alleys or ways of such subdivision, then the subdivider shall offer to dedicate upon the final tract or parcel map thereof the necessary rights-of-way for such facilities.

• B. When the property being subdivided, or any portion thereof, is so situated as to be in the path of the natural drainage from adjoining, unsubdivided property, and no street, alley or way within the subdivision is planned to provide for the drainage of such adjoining property, the subdivider shall dedicate drainage rights-of-way adequate to provide in the

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 16.03.040

§ 16.03.090

future for the ultimate drainage of the adjoining property. (Prior code § 26-7.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City may require any subdivider who develops or completes the development of one or more subdivisions in the City to dedicate such land, or pay fees in lieu thereof, to the school district serving the subdivision as the City shall deem to be sufficient for the purpose of constructing thereon such elementary schools as are necessary to assure residents of the subdivision adequate public school service, pursuant to California Government Code Section 66478. (Prior code § 26-7.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City may require that areas of real property within the subdivision be reserved for parks, recreational facilities, fire stations, libraries or other public uses, subject to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66479.

(Prior code § 26-7.10; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City may require that improvements installed by the subdivider for the benefit of the subdivision shall contain supplemental size, capacity or number for the benefit of property not within the subdivision, and that such improvement shall be dedicated to the public pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66485 and 66486. (Prior code § 26-7.11; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The City may require dedication by the subdivider of improvements such as rights-of-way, easements and construction of reasonable off-site and on-site improvements for the parcels being created, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66411.1. (Prior code § 26-7.12; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Authority. The ordinance codified in this section is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by California Government Code Section 66477. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any subdivisions exempted from dedication requirements by California Government Code Section66477.

• B. Requirements. As a condition of approval of a final tract map or parcel map for a residential subdivision, a subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, at the option of the City, as determined at the time of approval of the tentative map. The City Council at the time of approval of the Final Map may authorize the payment of these fees to be made in accordance with the planned phasing for the development of the property; provided, however, that, phased payments shall not be permitted when the total development consists of 50 units or less. Such land dedication, and/or fee in lieu thereof, shall be used for parkland, park and recreational purposes.

• C. Standards.

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.090

§ 16.03.090

1. Because Norwalk is a developed City with very substantial park and recreation facilities available, a standard of only one acre per 1,000 persons shall be used as the appropriate ratio for a proper, well-balanced recreational program as it relates to local facilities and to supplement existing recreational facilities in lieu of the general standard of three acres per 1,000 residents, and except as otherwise provided by California Government Code Section 66477(b).

2. Based on the 1980 U.S. Census, population density for the purposes of this section shall be 3.43 persons per single-family dwelling unit and 3.07 persons per multiplefamily dwelling unit.

3. Based on the preceding, 149.41 square feet of land per single-family dwelling unit and 133.73 square feet of land per multiple family dwelling unit shall be dedicated. If a fee in lieu of dedication is required, the amount of such fee shall be based on the average estimated fair market value of the land being subdivided which would otherwise be required to be dedicated. "Fair market value" shall be determined as of the time of filing the final map, in accordance with the following:

   • a. The fair market value shall be based upon the current assessed value, modified to equal market value in accordance with the current practice of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise provided herein.

   • b. If the subdivider objects to such evaluation, he or she may, at his or her expense, request an independent appraisal of the property by a qualified real estate appraiser approved by the City, which appraisal may be accepted by the City Engineer if found reasonable.

   • c. The City and the subdivider may agree as to the fair market value.

4. Where private open space for parkland, park and recreational purposes, in excess of front setbacks and other open space zoning requirements, is provided in a proposed subdivision, and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, partial credit, not to exceed 50% of the parkland requirement, may be given for such excess open space against the requirements of land dedication or payment of fees in lieu thereof, if the Planning Commission or City Council finds that it is in the public interest to do so, subject to the following terms and conditions:

   • a. The subdivider shall submit for review and approval by the City a plan for installation of private recreation facilities to be used in common by residents of the subdivision.

   • b. The front setbacks and other open spaces required to be maintained by the Zoning Ordinance shall not be included in the private recreational facilities.

   • c. The use of the private recreational facilities shall be restricted for parkland, park and recreational purposes by recorded covenant which shall run with the land in favor of the future owners of the property and which cannot be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the City or its successor.

• D. Choice of Land or Fees.

  1. The procedure for determining whether the subdivider is to dedicate land, pay a fee,

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA § 16.03.090

NORWALK CODE

§ 16.03.090

or both, shall be as follows:

• a. At the time of filing a tentative map for approval, the owner of the property shall, as part of such filing, indicate whether he or she desires to dedicate property for parkland, park and recreational purposes or whether he or she desires to pay a fee in lieu thereof. If he or she desires to dedicate land for this purpose, he or she shall designate the area thereof on the tentative map as submitted.

• b. At the time of the tentative map approval, the Planning Commission or City Council, if appealed, shall determine, as a part of their approval, whether to require a dedication of land within or adjacent to the subdivision, payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both.

• c. Where dedication is provided, it shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Where fees are provided, they shall be deposited with the City prior to the approval of the final map except that the City; as provided for in subsection B of this section, may authorize the payment of fees in accordance with an approved phasing plan. Where phased payments are provided, the total in lieu fees due for the subdivision shall be prorated on a per unit basis. The fees for each phase shall be calculated based upon the number of units within that phase and the total payment for that phase shall be deposited with the City prior to the issuance of any building permits for the units within that phase.

2. Determination by the Planning Commission or City Council as to whether to accept a land dedication or to require payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by consideration of the following:

   • a. Open Space and Recreational Element of the City's general plan.

   • b. Topography, geology, access and location of land in the subdivision available for dedication.

   • c. Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for dedication.

3. The determination of the Planning Commission or City Council as to whether land shall be so dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive; provided, however, that any land proposed to be dedicated shall be approved as acceptable by the City. In accordance with California Government Code Section66477(g), only the payment of fees may be required in connection with subdivisions containing 50 parcels or less.

• E. Limitation on Use of Land or Fees. The land and/or fees received by the City pursuant to this section shall be used only for the purpose of providing parkland, park and recreational facilities to serve the subdivision for which received, and the location of the land and amount of fees shall bear a reasonable relationship to the requirements for and use of the parkland, park and recreational facilities by the future residents of the subdivision. Any fees collected under this section shall be committed within five years after the payment of such fees or the issuance of building permits on one-half of the lots created by the subdivision, whichever occurs later.

(Prior code § 26-7.13; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.100

§ 16.03.110

Article II

Improvements

• A. Street names within the boundaries of a subdivision, shown on a final map, shall have been submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, and if any such name is duplicated elsewhere in the City or adjacent area, or is so nearly the same in spelling or pronunciation as another name as to cause confusion, some other name may be required. Unless a name is so duplicated or confusing, the name of any street with-in a subdivision shall be the same as the name of any street of which it is on a line of extension. The subdivider may be required to utilize certain street names, pursuant to any policy adopted by resolution of the City Council.

• B. Streets (not including alleys and walks) extending approximately northerly and southerly shall be designated "avenue," and those extending approximately easterly and westerly shall be designated "street," except where such street is on a line of extension with a major or secondary highway which bears an established name not conforming to this requirement, in which case the established name may be approved by the City Engineer.

• C. Streets which materially change direction shall bear the name and suffix designated by the City Engineer as most closely conforming to a suitable house numbering system.

• D. The words "avenue," "boulevard," "place" or other designation shall be spelled out in full. (Prior code § 26-7.4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Public utility distribution lines, wires or cables, including, but not limited to, electric, communications, street lighting and cable television service, installed within and for the purpose of serving new subdivisions shall be placed underground. There shall be no holes, overload wires or associated overhead structures on any streets nor upon any easement within the subdivision except as hereinafter provided in this chapter.

• B. The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make all necessary arrangements with the utility companies involved for the installation of such facilities.

• C. The provisions of this section requiring the installation of utility lines and facilities underground shall not apply to the following types of facilities:

  1. Poles without overload wires, used exclusively for police and fire alarm boxes, traffic control facilities or any similar municipal equipment installed under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer;

  2. Poles used exclusively for street lighting;

  3. Electric distribution systems in excess of 15 kilovolts, unless the City Engineer determines that underground installation of such distribution system is feasible and practicable; and

  4. Surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts in an underground system.

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 16.03.110

§ 16.03.130

• D. If the enforcement of this section would result in undue hardship, due to topographical, soil or any other conditions making such underground installations unreasonable or impractical, the City Engineer may grant special exemptions on a permanent basis and upon such terms as the City Engineer may deem appropriate to any person or public utility company to erect, construct, install, maintain, use or operate poles and overhead wires and associated structures within a subdivision.

(Prior code § 26-7.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Connection to public sewer facilities is required unless the City Engineer determines that such connection is impractical and a proposed alternative means of sewage disposal is adequate.

• B. If sewers are required for the general use of lot or parcel owners in the subdivision and such sewers are not to be installed by the subdivides in the streets of such subdivision, then the subdivider shall show upon the maps and dedicate necessary easements for such sewers. The extent and the location of such easements shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

• C. The subdivider shall tie in and connect the sewer to existing trunk or lateral sewers, unless excepted from this requirement upon such terms and conditions as the Planning Commission or City Council may impose.

• (Prior code § 26-7.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Area and Width. Each lot or parcel in any subdivision shall have an area and width of not less than the required area and width for the zone in which the lot or parcel or any portion thereof is located; and, in zones where no area and/or width are specified, each lot shall neither have an average width of less than 50 feet nor contain an area of less than 5,000 square feet. Dedication in fee to the City for public purpose of undersize lots or parcels shall not be deemed a violation of the Zoning Ordinance.

• B. Frontage.

  1. The alignment of streets shall be such as to provide frontage for all lots or parcels in the subdivision, wherever possible, and failure of a map to show frontage on a public street for every lot or parcel shall be cause for disapproval of the subdivision.

  2. Double-frontage lots or parcels shall be avoided wherever possible.

  3. Where the rear of such lots or parcels borders a freeway or major or secondary highway, provision for prevention of unsightly rear yards of such lots or parcels shall be made.

  4. Where a street or partial-width street is located at the rear of adjoining lots or parcels which have frontage upon another street and such lots or parcels have frontage upon another street and such lots or parcels have sufficient depth and are so developed or zoned that a future subdivision of the rear portions of such lots or parcels would best be served by locating a street or partial-width street along the rear lines of the lots or parcels, such double-frontage may be permitted.

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.130

§ 16.03.140

• C. Side Lot Lines. The side lines of lots or parcels shall be approximately at right angles to the street line on straight streets and shall be approximately radial on curved streets.

• D. Blocks. Block lengths in excess of 1,320 feet shall not be permitted. Extremely short blocks shall be avoided wherever practicable.

• E. Lot Depth Lots or parcels having a depth of less than 100 feet shall be avoided wherever possible.

• F. Improvement Plans.

  1. Improvement plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and shall be completed by the subdivider prior to acceptance of the final map.

  2. The subdivider shall pay a fee to the City Engineer, equal to five percent of the estimated cost of improvements, prior to the City's commencement of improvement plan checking.

(Prior code § 26-7.14; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Each final map shall show durable monuments found or set at or near each boundary corner and at intermediate points, approximately 1,000 feet apart, or at such lesser distances as may be made necessary by topography or culture to ensure accuracy in the reestablishment of any point or line without unreasonable difficulty. The precise position and the character of each such monument shall be shown on such map. Such durable monument shall be not less substantial than an iron pipe having a two inch outside diameter, not less than two feet in length, with plug and tack, and set at least two feet into the ground, or shall be of such other character and stability as may be required or approved by the City Engineer. For the purposes of this title, a lead and tack set in permanent concrete or masonry shall be considered as a durable monument.

• B. Centerline monuments shall be set to mark the intersections of streets, and intersections of streets with the subdivision boundary, and to mark either the beginning and end of curves or the points of intersection of tangents thereof, or other intermediate points. Each such monument shall be not less durable and substantial than:

  1. In cement concrete pavements, a lead and tack.

  2. In asphaltic concrete, a spike and washer.

  3. In surfaced, graveled, or oiled surfaces, a two-inch diameter iron pipe set not less than 12 inches below the surface.

  4. In bituminous macadam pavements, a spike not less than six inches long.

• C. For each centerline intersection monument set, the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey has been made shall furnish to the City Engineer a set of notes showing clearly the ties between such monument and four durable, distinctive reference points or monuments. Such reference points or monuments may be leads and tacks in curbs or sidewalks, or two-inch diameter pipes set back of the curb line and below the surface of the ground, or such substitute therefor as appears to the City Engineer to be not more likely to be disturbed.

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

NORWALK CODE

§ 16.03.140

§ 16.03.160

• D. Such set of notes shall be of such quality, form, and completeness, and shall be on paper of such quality and size, as necessary to conform to the standardized office records of the City Engineer. All such notes shall be indexed and filed by the City Engineer as a part of the permanent public records of his or her office.

• E. All boundary monuments set as required herein shall be permanently and visibly marked or tagged with the registration or license number of the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey was made.

• F. In the event that any or all of the required monuments are to be set subsequent to recordation of the final map, the map shall show which monuments are to be so set. Prior to the approval of the final map by the City, the subdivider shall execute a written agreement, approved as to form and substance by the City Engineer, in which he or she agrees that the monuments so deferred will be set within a specified time and that the notes required by this section will be furnished within a specified time.

• G. All monuments shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City Engineer. (Prior code § 26-8.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The design of a subdivision shall provide, to the maximum extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision, as required by California Government Code Section66473.1.

(Prior code § 26-8.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Any act or obligation required as a condition of the approval of a final map, parcel map waiver, lot merger or lot line adjustment, which act or obligation has not been completed prior to final approval, shall be guaranteed by execution of a suitable agreement in a form prescribed herein and approved by the City Attorney; and the agreement shall include the following minimum terms and conditions:

• A. Construction of all improvements in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

• B. The maximum period within which all improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

• C. In the case of a deferred improvement agreement for any final map, designated remainder parcel, parcel map waiver, lot line adjustment or lot merger, provision in such agreement for the commencement of construction of all required improvements within 90 days of receipt of a notice to proceed from the City, upon a finding by the City Engineer that fulfillment of construction requirements is immediately necessary for reasons of:

  1. The public health and safety; or

  2. The required construction being a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area.

• D. Provisions for inspection of all improvements by the City Engineer and payment of fees by the subdivider for the cost of such inspection and all other incidental costs incurred by the

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.160

§ 16.03.180

City in enforcing the agreement.

• E. A provision that, if the subdivider fails to complete the work within the specified period of time, or any extended period of time that may have lawfully been granted to the subdivider, the City may, at its option, complete the required improvement work, and the subdivider and his or her surety shall be firmly bound, under a continuing obligation, for payment of the full cost and expense incurred or expended by the City in completing such work, including interest from the date of notice of such cost and expense until paid.

• F. That, in event of litigation occasioned by any default of the owner or subdivider, his or her successors or assigns agree to pay all costs involved, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and that the same may be recovered as part of a lien against the affected real property.

• G. That the agreement shall bind not only the present owner, subdivider or developer, but also his or her heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns so that the obligations run with the affected real property.

• H. All such agreements to be executed by the owner, developer, or subdivider of the property or land being divided, with all signatures acknowledged before a notary public. Where required by the City Attorney, the agreement shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder at the expense of the owner, subdivider or developer.

• I. Additional terms or provisions, as may be necessary, pertaining to the forfeiture, collection and disposition of improvement security upon the failure of the contracting party to comply with the terms and provisions thereof or with the terms and provisions of this title.

• (Prior code § 26-9.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Where the subdivider is required to install supplemental improvements pursuant to Section 16.03.060, the City shall enter into an agreement to reimburse the subdivider pursuant to California Government Code Section 66486.

(Prior code § 26-9.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Except as provided in California Government Code Section 66499.3(c), improvement securities shall be required to be posted as a guarantee of the performance of any act, improvement or obligation required as a condition of approval of any final map, parcel map waiver, lot line adjustment or lot merger. Unless otherwise provided herein, all such improvement securities shall be provided in one of the following forms, at the option of and subject to the approval of the City Engineer and/or City Attorney:

• A. A bond or bonds by one or more duly authorized, incorporated sureties, substantially in the form prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act and subject to the approval and acceptance of the City Attorney and City Council.

• B. A deposit with the City of cash or negotiable bonds.

• C. A lien upon the property to be subdivided, created by contract between the owner of the property and the City, when the City finds that it is not in the public interest to require installation of the required improvement(s) sooner than two years after recordation of the

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA § 16.03.180

NORWALK CODE

§ 16.03.210

map.

• D. Any other form of security, including security interests in real property, which the City Engineer and/or City Attorney shall determine to be equivalent to the foregoing forms of security.

Any written contract or document creating security interests established pursuant to subsections C and D of this section shall be recorded with the County Recorder. From the time of recordation, a lien shall attach to the real property described therein, which lien shall have the priority of a judgment lien in the amounts specified. The City, may, at any time, release all or any portion of the property subject to any such lien or security interest, or may subordinate the lien or security interest to other liens or encumbrances, provided that the City Council determines that security for performance is sufficiently secured by a lien on other property or that the release or subordination of the lien will not jeopardize the completion of agreed-upon improvements. (Prior code § 26-9.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Security to guarantee the performance of any act or agreement shall be in the following amounts:

• A. An amount determined by the City Engineer equal to 100% of the total estimated cost of the improvement or the act to be performed, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the act or agreement. The total estimated cost of the improvement shall provide for increase due to projected inflation computed to the estimated midpoint of construction.

• B. An amount equal to 25% of the estimated cost of the improvements for the guarantee and warranty of the work for a period of one year following the completion and acceptance thereof against any defective work or labor done or defective materials furnished.

• (Prior code § 26-9.4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Improvement security may be released upon the final completion and acceptance of the act or work; provided, however, that such release shall not apply to the amount of security deemed necessary by the City Engineer for the guarantee and warranty period, nor to costs and reasonable expense fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the City in enforcing any improvement agreement. When deemed appropriate by the City Engineer, such release shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder. (Prior code § 26-9.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

In addition to any other remedy provided by law, upon the failure of the subdivider to complete any improvement, acts, or obligations within the time specified in the improvement agreement, or upon failure of the subdivider to faithfully comply with the terms and provisions of this title or any improvement security given hereunder, the City Council may, upon notice in writing of not less than 10 days, served upon the person responsible for the performance thereof, or upon notice in writing of not less than 20 days, served by registered mail, addressed to the last known address of such person, determine that the foregoing have not been complied with or that such work has not been completed, and may cause to be forfeited to the City such portion of the improvement security given for the performance of the foregoing. (Prior code § 26-9.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.220

§ 16.03.220

Article III Easements

Any public or private utility easements required by the various utilities or the City shall be shown on the final tract map or parcel map and indicated to the appropriate agency by separate document.

(Prior code § 26-7.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.03.230

§ 16.03.230

Article IV Conversions

In the case of a subdivision to be created from the conversion of a mobilehome park to another use, the Planning Commission shall require that the subdivider take such steps as are necessary to mitigate any significant adverse impact of the conversion on the ability of displaced residents to find adequate space in another mobilehome park, and shall take such other actions as required pursuant to Government Code Section 66427.4.

(Prior code § 26-7.16; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/NO4978 on 2026-07-07

City of Norwalk, CA