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Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS

Chapter 16.44 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

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

16.44.010 - Exceptions.

All utility distribution facilities, including but not limited to electric, communication and cable television lines, within any residential or commercial subdivision shall be placed underground, except as follows: A. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal- mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts; B. Metal poles supporting street lights. (CCCC§ 96-10.002)

16.44.020 - Responsibility of subdivider.

The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this chapter and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility company involved for the installation of the facilities. The advisory agency may grant exceptions as provided in Chapter 16.12 if topographical, soil or other conditions make underground installation of the facilities unreasonable or impractical. (CCCC§ 96-10.004)

16.44.030 - Application of chapter.

These requirements apply to those portions of any existing public streets abutting the subdivision. (CCCC§ 96-10.006)

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▸Contents — Orinda Municipal Code
Orinda Municipal Code
  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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