Rocklin Municipal Code Art. VI Improvements

The subdivider shall construct or install all public improvements as may be required within the subdivision in accordance with the provisions of Article I.

(Ord. 365 § 12.101. 1978).

A. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the supervision of a registered civil engineer and shall conform to Article I and any other applicable improvement standards adopted by the council. The form, layout, scale and other particulars of the plans and the number of copies to be provided, shall be in accordance with the requirements of the city engineer.

B. The final map shall not be deemed to be submitted for approval until the preparation of the plans is completed and the plans have been accepted by the city engineer.

C. Standard engineering fees to be charged by the city for the checking of any plans by the city engineer shall be determined by resolution of the council.

(Ord. 365 § 12.102, 1978).

The improvement plan shall have been approved by the city engineer prior to the commencement of any work or improvement.

(Ord. 365 § 12.103, 1978).

Utility lines, including but not limited to electrical, natural gas, telephone, cable television, and street lighting service lines shall be placed underground. Pertinent equipment such as transformers, terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground when in the opinion of the city engineer it is impractical under the circumstances to place the same underground.

(Ord. 365 § 12.104, 1978).

In addition to permanent improvements, temporary improvements may be required to be made prior to or concurrent with permanent improvements.

(Ord. 365 § 12.105, 1978).

All improvements shall be constructed under the inspection of the city engineer. The subdivider shall pay the city a fee to defray the cost of making such inspections. The applicable inspection fees shall be determined by resolution of the council.

(Ord. 365 § 12.106, 1978).

A. If the required improvements are not satisfactorily completed before a final map or parcel map is filed with the city engineer, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the city to make all improvements as may be required upon approval of such map. The improvement agreement to be executed by the subdivider shall be in writing, and shall be approved as to form by the city attorney. The same shall be secured in a manner approved by the city attorney, subject to the provisions of Section 66499 of the Subdivision Map Act.

B. This section shall be deemed the local ordinance regarding an agreement to install improvements as required by Section 66411.1 of the Subdivision Map Act for subdivisions of five or less parcels and the agreement executed pursuant hereto shall be the applicable agreement.

(Ord. 365 § 12.107, 1978).

The improvement security shall be provided in the amount of:

A. One hundred percent of the total estimated cost of the improvement or act to be performed conditioned upon the faithful performance of the act or agreement;

B. One hundred percent of the total estimated cost of the improvement or act to be performed securing payment to the contractor, the subcontractor, and to persons furnishing labor, materials or equipment to them for the improvement of the performance of the required act;

C. The amount determined to be necessary to guarantee or warrant the work for a period of one year following completion or acceptance thereof against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished;

D. An additional amount may be included as necessary to cover the cost and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees, which may be incurred by the city in enforcing the obligation secured. The improvement security shall also secure the faithful performance of any changes or alterations in the work to the extent that such changes or alterations do not exceed ten percent of the original estimated cost of the improvement.

(Ord. 365 § 12.108, 1978).

Release of the improvement securities mentioned above shall be as provided in Section 66499.7 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 365 § 12.109, 1978).