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Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS

Chapter 16.48 — CURBS AND GUTTERS

Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Orinda

16.48.010 - Conditions requiring curbs.

Curbs shall be required under any of the following conditions:

A. The subdivision is within an R-20 district or a district having a smaller lot size; B. The grade of the street is less than one percent or more than six percent; C. The street frontage between adjacent sections of curb is less than five hundred (500) feet; D. The subdivision is for commercial or industrial purposes. (CCCC§ 96-12.202)

16.48.020 - Block requirements.

If curbs are required in any portion of a block within the subdivision, the entire frontage along that block shall be curbed. (CCCC§ 96-12.204)

16.48.030 - Minimum grade.

The minimum grade for curbs and gutters shall be one percent except a reduction may be authorized by the Public Works Department. (CCCC§ 96-12.206)

16.48.040 - Designation on improvement plans.

Improvement plans shall show curb profiles, including profiles for all curb returns and cul-de-sacs. (CCCC§ 96-12.208)

16.48.050 - Minimum elevations.

Minimum top of curb elevations shall conform to Section 16.64.200. (CCCC§ 96-12.210)

16.48.060 - Cul-de-sac.

A paved turnaround shall be provided at the ends of cul-de-sac streets. The radius for the edge of pavement, or curbline, shall be thirty-five (35) feet. (CCCC§ 96-12.402)

16.48.070 - Radii for curb returns.

Curblines at street intersections and turnarounds shall be constructed on a curve having a radius equal to that shown below: Standard Radius for Curb Returns (1) All residential street intersections, twenty (20) feet; (2) Cul-de-sac turnaround, thirty-five (35) feet; (3) Industrial street intersections, thirty (30) feet. (CCCC§ 96-12.404)

16.48.080 - Private road turnaround.

A paved turnaround area shall be provided at the end of any private road serving more than two lots. The radius for the edge of the pavement shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Alternate turnaround provisions may be approved if adequate paved area is provided to accommodate normal residential traffic. (CCCC§ 96-12.406)

16.48.090 - Driveways—Encroachment permit required.

An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department before construction of any driveway. (CCCC§ 96-12.602)

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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  4. Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  5. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  6. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  7. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  8. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  9. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  10. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  11. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  12. ▸Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  13. Title 17 — ZONING
  14. Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT …
  15. Title 19 — CODE COMPLIANCE

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