27.16 — SUBDIVISION GRADING

A subdivider of land required to do land alteration work as the result or condition of the approval of the tentative map shall perform such work under one of the following procedures set out in this chapter.

(Ord. 126 § 1, 1976, Exhibit A § 27.2-4; Ord. 294, 1982)

Should the subdivider desire to do certain land alteration work prior to entering into an agreement with the city to install and complete all subdivision and land alteration work, he may make application to do so under a standard land alteration permit. This application shall be accompanied by detailed plans and specifications based upon the approved tentative map and in conformity with the provisions of Sections 27.12.030 through 27.12.100. A quantity and cost estimate based upon such plans and specifications shall accompany the application. This permit shall be acted upon by the city engineer.

(Ord. 126 § 1, 1976, Exhibit A § 27.2-4.01; Ord. 294, 1982; Ord. 514 § 2, 1987)

Should the subdivider desire to do certain land alteration work in conjunction and concurrently with installation and construction of required improvements, he may enter into an agreement with the city to make, install and complete all improvements and land alterations in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Prior to any construction of improvements and/or land alteration, the subdivider shall have complied with and performed the following requirements:

• A. The subdivider shall file with the city engineer detailed plans and specifications, or a statement that work will be accomplished in accordance with the standards and specifications of the city, approved by the city engineer and an estimate of time reasonably necessary to complete the same.

• B. The subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the city to make, install and complete within the time fixed by the city engineer but in no case more than two years from the date of execution of the agreement, all improvements and land alteration in accordance with the approved plans and shall cause to be filed with the city clerk, a faithful performance surety payable to the city which shall insure the performance of the agreement and the completion of the improvements and land alteration. The subdivider shall additionally file with the city clerk a payment bond to insure to the benefit of those persons entitled to the protection of Part III, Title IV, Chapter II of the Code of Civil Procedure. A cash deposit or letter of credit acceptable to the city attorney may be submitted in lieu of bonds described in this chapter. Bonds and other forms of guarantees shall be in full conformity with the requirements for subdivision guarantees as set forth in Title 26 on subdivisions.

• (Ord. 126 § 1, 1976, Exhibit A § 27.2-4.02; Ord. 294, 1982)

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City of Palm Desert, CA

GRADING

§ 27.20.010

§ 27.20.010