§ 5-55

a.

General. Each use or development proposal which involves or requires water service (domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural) either for sanitary use, consumption, production, irrigation or visual amenity, shall provide for such water by agreement with the North Marin County Water District.

b.

Specific.

1.

Each permit or approval application affected by this requirement shall indicate the manner in which water is to be supplied. The degree of specificity shall relate to the type of permit or approval applied for.

Each application for permit or approval affected by this requirement shall include a stipulation that the North Marin Water District has reviewed the manner in which water is to be supplied.

3.

If water supply is to be by private system, the applicant shall submit evidence, from an individual or firm qualified to make such a determination, that the water source is adequate in quantity and meets health standards for its intended purpose.

(Ord. No. 750, § 9.55.006)

Chapter IX - LAND SUBDIVISION

Sections:

9-1 - Introduction.

9-1.002 Citation. This chapter shall be cited as and known as the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Novato.

(Ord. No. 749, § 7.01.002)

9-1.004 Authority. This chapter is authorized by the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California (Title 7, Division 2 of the Government Code).

(Ord. No. 749, § 7.01.004)

9-1.006 Applicability. The provisions and requirements of this chapter shall apply to all or any portion of any subdivision, land division or lot line adjustment of property entirely or partially within the incorporated limits of the City of Novato. Additionally, it applies to adjacent unincorporated properties where the subdivision, land division or lot line adjustment is proposed as a preannexation procedure as provided for in Section 66454 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. No. 749, § 7.01.006)

9-1.008 Purpose. This chapter is adopted to:

a.

Supplement and implement the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California.

b.

Set forth the procedures and requirements applicable to subdivisions, land divisions and lot line adjustments.

c.

Insure that the size and configuration of the individual lots or parcels, which result from a subdivision, land division, or lot line adjustment, are adequate for the intended or specified use and are consistent with the

requirements of the zoning district affecting the property.

d.

Insure that the resulting lots or parcels are served by all necessary utilities.

e.

Insure that the necessary improvements are provided and that the design of such improvements is in conformance with the development standards of the City of Novato.

f.

Insure that the design layout of the lots, parcels, streets, easements, and other elements of a subdivision or land division are proper and consistent with surrounding development and the Novato General Plan.

g.

Insure that reasonable caution is taken to preclude loss or damage to life, property or improvements as a result of a subdivision, land division or lot line adjustment.

h.

Insure that the physical modification, of the earth's surface and existing vegetation, which will result from the development proposed by the subdivision, land division or lot line adjustment will not detrimentally alter the character of the city in general or the neighborhood in which the development is to be located.

i.

Insure that reasonable access and identification is provided for intended users and emergency and service agencies.

(Ord. No. 749, § 7.01.008)

9-1.010 Related Ordinances. Other ordinances of the city contain provisions which do or may apply to subdivisions, land divisions and lot line adjustments. The following list represents the primary ordinances which have such an effect.

a.

The Novato Development Standards Ordinance, codified in Chapter V, sets forth the standards for design and provision of improvements and regulates numerous elements of any development proposal. It also provides a capacity to vary the standard(s) so that it/they can be tailored to the specific character of the individual development provided the basic purpose of the standard(s) is/are met.

b.

The Novato Zoning Ordinance, codified in Chapter XIX, sets forth regulations on minimum lot size and on yard requirements which can affect the design of a subdivision, land division or lot line adjustment.

c.

The Novato Encroachment Ordinance, codified in Chapter XV, sets forth procedures and requirements for permitting and controlling work within existing city streets, drainage ways and public parcels.

d.

The Novato Underground Ordinance, codified in Chapter XII, sets forth the requirements for the undergrounding of utilities.

e.

The Novato Tree Removal Ordinance, codified in Chapter XVII, regulates the removal or trimming of existing trees.

f.

Standard Specifications and the Uniform Construction Standards of the Cities of Marian and the County of Marin, codified in Chapter IV, sets forth detailed construction standards and specifications for public improvements.

g.

The Novato Residential Development Tax Ordinance codified in Chapter XVI, sets forth a tax on new residential units based on bedroom count.

h.

The Novato Grading Ordinance, codified in Chapter VI, regulates grading, erosion control, hauling of graded material and maintenance of drainage.

(Ord. No. 749, § 7.01.010)

9-1.012 Consistency. No land shall be subdivided and developed for any purpose which is inconsistent with the Novato General Plan or any applicable specific plan of the city or which is not permitted by the Novato Municipal Code. The type and intensity of land use as shown on the Novato General Plan and any applicable specific plan shall determine, together with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Novato Municipal Code, the type of streets, roads, highways, utilities, and other improvements that shall be provided by the subdivider.

(Ord. No. 1128, § 1)

9-2 - Reserved. 9-3 - Administration.