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Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS

Chapter 16.12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

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

16.12.010 - Advisory findings.

Subject to the Subdivision Map Act, the advisory agency may authorize exceptions to any of the requirements and regulations set forth in this title. Application for such exception shall be made by the subdivider, stating fully the grounds for the application and the facts relied upon, and the subdivider shall grant such additional time as may be required by the advisory agency for the consideration of the exception. Before granting any such exception, the advisory agency shall find: A. That there are unusual circumstances or conditions affecting the property; B. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property rights of the applicant; C. That the granting of the exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated. (CCCC§ 92-6.002)

16.12.020 - Advisory agency conditions.

In granting any such exception, the advisory agency shall designate the conditions under which the exception is granted. (CCCC§ 92-6.004)

16.12.030 - Modification of requirements.

The standards and requirements of these regulations may be modified by the Planning Commission in the case of a plan or program for a new town, or for a complete community or neighborhood unit which the

Planning Commission finds provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air and service needs of the subdivisions when fully developed and populated, and which also provides such other provisions as will assure conformity to and achievement of the adopted General Plan. (CCCC§ 92-6.006)

16.12.040 - Conformance to code.

All subdivisions subject to the provisions of this title shall conform to the regulations of the county code, city code and applicable zoning ordinances. (CCCC§ 92-8.002)

16.12.050 - Compliance with specifications.

All construction materials, methods, tests and workmanship shall comply with the requirements of the ordinance specifications. (CCCC§ 92-8.004)

16.12.060 - Action by interested persons.

A. When any provisions of the Subdivision Map Act or this title requires the execution of any certificate or affidavit or the performance of any act by a person in his or her official capacity, who is also a subdivider or an agent or employee thereof, such certificate or affidavit shall be executed or such act performed by some other person duly qualified therefor and designated so to act by the City Council. B. All legal forms and notes used in certificates, acknowledgments, dedications and other matter shall be subject to approval by the City Counsel. (CCCC§ 92-10.002)

16.12.070 - Time limits.

The time limits specified in this title may be extended by mutual consent of the parties concerned. (CCCC§ 92-10.004)

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
  3. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  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
    Overview
    1. Chapter 16.04 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE
    2. Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 16.12 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    4. Chapter 16.16 — MERGERS
    5. Chapter 16.20 — TENTATIVE MAPS
    6. Chapter 16.24 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
    7. Chapter 16.28 — FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS
    8. Article 1 — Form and Contents
    9. Article 2 — Supplementary Documents
    10. Article 3 — Checking
    11. Article 4 — Approval
    12. Chapter 16.32 — IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
    13. Article 1 — Form and Contents
    14. Article 2 — Public Works Department
    15. Article 3 — Construction
    16. Chapter 16.36 — STREET LIGHTING
    17. Chapter 16.40 — SIDEWALKS AND PATHS
    18. Chapter 16.44 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
    19. Chapter 16.48 — CURBS AND GUTTERS
    20. Chapter 16.52 — STREETS
    21. Chapter 16.56 — SURVEY MONUMENTS
    22. Chapter 16.60 — BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
    23. Chapter 16.64 — DRAINAGE
    24. Chapter 16.68 — WATER AND SEWERS
    25. Chapter 16.72 — FENCES
    26. Chapter 16.80 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
    27. Chapter 16.84 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
    28. Article 2 — Applications
    29. Article 3 — Tenant Notice
    30. Article 4 — Association and Restrictions
    31. Article 5 — Evaluations
    32. Article 6 — Final and Parcel Map Filing
    33. Article 7 — Miscellaneous Provisions
  13. Title 17 — ZONING
  14. Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT …
  15. Title 19 — CODE COMPLIANCE

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