300.11: STREET DEDICATION, CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, AND INSTALLATION OF… — Porterville Zoning Code

Public improvements shall be provided in compliance with the following standards to any property or lot where public improvements were never constructed or installed to City standards, or where such public improvements for whatever cause have deteriorated to a condition that they no longer adequately serve their intended purpose. An applicant for a Conditional Use Permit or building permit shall be required to provide for said public improvements along the frontage of such property as follows:

A. Right-of-way Dedication. Dedicate street right of way necessary to obtain the ultimate right of way width as required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.

B. Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk. Construct new, and/or repair existing curb, gutter, sidewalk and handicap ramp as required by the City Engineer. If, due to existing topographic or related conditions, the City Engineer determines that it would be in the best interests of the City and its inhabitants to construct said curb, gutter and sidewalk at a later date, the applicant shall deposit to the City a cash amount equal to the City Engineer’s estimate of construction cost, or execute an agreement as provided by Section 20-40.5, Deferred Construction, Cash Deposit, Lien Agreement, of the Municipal Code.

C. Street and Alley Paveout. Construct street, and, if applicable, alley paveout, from the gutter lip in the case of streets, and from the property line in the case of alleys, to the existing pavement in accordance with City standards. In cases where the street or alley is not paved, the construction required of the applicant shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the width of the street or alley. If, due to existing topographic or related conditions, the City Engineer determines that it would be in the best interests of the City and its inhabitants to construct said street or alley paveout at a later date, the applicant shall deposit to the

City a cash amount equal to the City Engineer’s estimate of construction cost, or execute an agreement as provided by Section 20-40.5, Deferred Construction, Cash Deposit, Lien Agreement, of the Municipal Code.

Single-family dwellings or duplexes shall not be required to pay for any paveout costs that are over two (2) feet from the gutter lip or property line.

D. Utility Structures. Relocate existing utility structures, when required, to an area within the parkway to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

E. Parkway Trees. Provide for the installation of parkway trees as required by the Director of Parks and Leisure Services in accordance with City standards pertaining to the type, size, spacing and placement of such trees; to the maintenance or extension of street tree themes when applicable; and, to the time of installation when it is determined it would be in the best interest of the City to postpone the placement of trees required pursuant to this section.

F. Non-residential Development. The following improvements shall be installed with all non-residential development.

Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants to meet City standards for type, size and spacing in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Department, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. In lieu of installation, if otherwise required pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the City may require payment of a prorated fire hydrant fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council to acknowledge the area of benefit served by same.
Streetlights. Streetlights as required by the City Engineer at intersections, culs-de-sac, crosswalks, curves, etc., to meet City standards for type, illumination and spacing. In lieu of installation, if otherwise required pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the City may require payment of a prorated streetlight fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council to acknowledge the area of benefit served by same.
Drainage Facilities. Drainage facilities as required by the City Engineer to meet City standards. (Ord. 1866, 11-192019)