Chapter 16.16 — REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

Improvements required to be installed or agreed to be installed by a subdivider as a condition precedent to the filing of a final map or parcel map shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. Such improvements shall be provided and developed in accordance with the conditions imposed as a condition of approval of the tentative map, in accordance with any agreement or bond made or entered into by the subdivider for that purpose, and in accordance with the standards and specifications set by administrative regulations and ordinances of the City applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map. (Prior code § 39-150)

• A. Plans, profiles and specifications for improvements other than street and highway improvements shall be submitted to the City Engineer not later than the time a final map or parcel map is submitted for checking and certification. Such plans shall show all details of the proposed improvements needed for approval of the plans by the City Engineer. Such details may include requirements of other governmental bodies whose jurisdiction some portion of the plan may encompass. Final plans must be approved before a final map is transmitted to the City Council for approval or a parcel map is certified for filing by the City Engineer if:

  1. The subdivider applies for a reimbursement agreement.

  2. Another governmental agency, whose approval of plans is necessary, will not approve preliminary plans.

• B. Preliminary plans may be approved by the City Engineer when sufficient engineering data is furnished by the subdivider to demonstrate that the preliminary design meets the City's standards and specifications, is practicable from a maintenance standpoint and is consistent with sound engineering practices and that the final plans will conform to the preliminary plans with only minor changes.

(Prior code § 39-151)

Plans, profiles and specifications for all street and highway improvements shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets. Such plans shall be furnished to the Superintendent of Streets not later than the time of submitting the final map or parcel map to the City Engineer for checking and shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets before any such map shall be certified by the City Engineer. Such plans, profiles and specifications shall show full details of the proposed improvements and shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications of the City as adopted by the City Council. Such plans shall also include the design grade for an existing highway or for a future street, provided the Superintendent of Streets determines that such grade is necessary to properly locate slope and drainage easements, if any. (Prior code § 39-152)

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City of Paramount, CA

PARAMOUNT CODE

§ 16.16.040

§ 16.16.080

If streets, highways or other public ways are to be dedicated on a final map or by separate instrument prior to filing a parcel map and the subdivider is required to grade, pave or install curbs, gutters or sidewalks within such easements, the subdivider shall provide a copy of the final map or parcel map, as the case may be, which delineates all structures within such easements, except publicly owned storm drains, water lines, sewers and other drainage or sanitary facilities. Such maps shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Streets when highway improvement plans are submitted for approval.

(Prior code § 39-153)

Each highway shall be improved with full width grading, cement concrete curbs and gutters, full width roadway paving, installation of drainage facilities incidental thereto, street signs and such other improvements for traffic and drainage needs as are required for the appropriate development of the division of land.

(Prior code § 39-154)

• A. Each street, whether public or private, shall be improved with full width grading, cement concrete curbs and gutters, full width roadway paving, drainage facilities incidental thereto and street signs.

• B. Existing Streets and Highways.

  1. Adjacent to Division of Land. If a portion of an existing street or highway constitutes any portion of the boundary of the division of land and such street or highway is unimproved, or the advisory agency determines that the improvements are insufficient for the general use of the lot owners in the division of land and for local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs, the advisory agency may require the subdivider to improve or agree to improve such street or highway as specified in Sections 16.16.050 and 16.16.140 and subsection A above.

  2. Within the Division of Land. The advisory agency may require the remodeling of an existing street or highway. Such remodeling shall be in accordance with the improvement requirements specified in Sections 16.16.050 and 16.16.140 and subsection A above.

• C. Future Streets. Except for full width grading, the subdivider shall not be required to improve streets or highways shown on a final map or a parcel map as future streets.

• (Prior code §§ 39-155—39-158)

Temporary improvements may be required prior to, or concurrent with, permanent improvements. In such instances, the temporary improvements shall be installed in a manner approved by the City Engineer or Superintendent of Streets, whichever is appropriate. (Prior code § 39-159)

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.16.080

SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.16.130

The advisory agency may require such structures to be installed as are necessary for the proper functioning and maintenance of the improvements required to remove a flood or geological hazard and as are necessary for the protection of property adjacent to the division of land. (Prior code § 39-160)

The subdivider shall provide such drainage facilities as are considered necessary by the advisory agency for the drainage requirements of the division of land and for local neighborhood needs. Such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards and specifications approved by the City Engineer.

(Prior code § 39-161)

If lots in a division of land abut a highway and the advisory agency requires the subdivider to relinquish vehicular access rights to such highway, a masonry wall not less than five feet high shall be required along the property line of the lots contiguous to the highway. (Prior code § 39-162)

The subdivider shall provide a chain link fence or equivalent, not less than five feet high, along each side of any portion of a dedicated right-of-way for any watercourse or drainage facility within a proposed division of land if the advisory agency finds that the location, shape, slope, width, velocity of water therein or other characteristics of the watercourse or drainage facility makes the fencing of the right-of-way necessary for the protection of the general public. Such fencing shall have an adequate number of gates to facilitate cleaning and maintenance and shall not contain apertures below the fence in excess of four inches vertical. (Prior code § 39-163)

Utility lines, including, but not limited to, electric, communications, street lighting and cable television shall be required to be placed underground. The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section, and he or she shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities. For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed above ground. The advisory agency may waive the requirements of this section if topographical, soil or any other conditions make such underground installations unreasonable or impractical. (Prior code § 39-164)

The advisory agency may require the subdivider to install sanitary sewers to serve each lot in a division of land. Such sewers shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer and the outlet to be used for the sewers shall be designated by the City Engineer.

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City of Paramount, CA

PARAMOUNT CODE

§ 16.16.130

§ 16.16.190

(Prior code § 39-165)

The subdivider shall install concrete sidewalks not less than four feet wide when adjacent to the property line or not less than five feet when adjacent to the curb along that side of all service roads upon which lots abut and on both sides of all other streets and highways. Sidewalks shall be installed adjacent to the curb only if the advisory agency so specifies. (Prior code § 39-166)

The subdivider shall provide a street lighting system in each division of land. Plans for the installation of the system shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Streets for approval. (Prior code § 39-167)

The subdivider shall plant trees in the parkway panels of streets and highways within or adjacent to a division of land. The type or species and location of such trees shall be subject to the approval of the parks and recreation department. (Prior code § 39-168)

• A. The subdivider shall install or agree to install mains and fire hydrants in the division of land for the general use of the lot owners and for fire protection. The installation of such water mains and fire hydrants shall comply in all respects with all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to water mains and fire hydrants. In the absence of such statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, required domestic water flows shall be determined by the City Engineer and required fire flows, duration of required fire flows and fire hydrant type and location shall be determined by the Fire Chief.

• B. Water mains and fire hydrants may be required on existing streets or highways adjacent to or within the division of land, provided the existing improvements are insufficient for the general use, fire protection, or both, of the lot owners.

• (Prior code § 39-169)

If a required improvement is not completed before a final map or parcel map is filed, the subdivider shall enter as contractor into an agreement with the City to complete the improvement within the time specified in the agreement. (Prior code § 39-170)

Improvements required by this chapter shall be installed and constructed by the subdivider at his or her expense, and shall not be paid for by any special assessment, lien, tax, bonded indebtedness or other charge against the land or real property within the division, except:

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.16.190

SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.16.190

• A. The cost of installing pipes and other facilities for the transmission of water may be paid for in whole or in part from revenues collected from the customers served at regular established water rates for the water company, pursuant to regulations of the Public Utilities Commission where applicable, or by a public agency (as defined in Section 4401 of the State Government Code) from the net operating income only, as payment for the sale of water thereto.

• B. As provided in Sections 11543, 11543.5, 11543.6, 11544 and 11545 (sewer and drainage reimbursement contracts) of the Subdivision Map Act or other reimbursement enabling acts. All outstanding or remaining assessments on the land of the division established for improvements constructed under special assessment district proceedings shall be paid by the subdivider.

(Prior code § 39-171)

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City of Paramount, CA

SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.20.010

§ 16.20.060