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Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY

Patterson Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Patterson

§ 16.38.010. Dedication of rights-of-way and easements.

  • A. Every street, alley, walkway, drainage channel, reserve strip (or waiver of access rights), easement and other right-of-way shown on the parcel or final map intended for public use shall be offered for dedication at the time the parcel or final map is filed.

  • B. When property is dedicated in fee for public purposes, other than for open space, parks or schools, the city shall record with the county recorder a certificate, attached to the map, which contains:

    1. The name and address of the subdivider;

    2. A legal description of the dedicated property; and

    3. A statement that the city shall reconvey the property if the city determines that the public purpose or the need for the property no longer exists.

  • C. The subdivider shall provide rights-of-way and easements for all on-site and off-site streets and utilities. The subdivider shall pay all acquisition costs.

  • (Ord. 508 § 2 (part), 1993)

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