Chapter 17.504

IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS

Sections:

17.504.010 Improvements required.

• 17.504.020 Construction and installation standards.

• 17.504.030 Utility line installation standards.

17.504.040 Temporary improvements.

17.504.050 Improvement requirements.

The subdivider shall construct and install all improvements in streets, alleys, pedestrian ways, biking paths, channels, easements, and other rights-of-way as are necessary for the general use of residents of the subdivision and to meet local traffic and drainage needs in accordance with the provisions of this title. Pursuant to chapter 17.852, improvement plans shall be completed by the subdivider, and accepted by the director of public works and the director of utilities, prior to the acceptance of the final map or parcel map. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 12)

A. Improvements shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the accepted plans and in accordance with the applicable standards, specifications and permit procedures established by this code and resolutions of the city council.

B. Improvements shall be constructed and installed to permanent line and grade satisfaction of the director of public works and the director of utilities. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 12)

In all portions of a subdivision, utility lines, including but not limited to electrical, natural gas, telephone, cable television and street lighting service lines, shall be placed underground; provided, however, that incidental, appurtenant equipment like transformers, terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground when, in the opinion of the director of public works, it is impractical under the circumstance of a given case to place them underground. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 12)

In addition to permanent improvements, temporary improvements may be required to be made prior to or concurrent with permanent improvements. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 12)

The improvements necessary as conditions of approval of a tentative map or a parcel map may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A. Grade and fill to a grade acceptable to the director of utilities and construct all necessary grade crossings, culverts, bridges and other related works;

• B. Construct and install all drains, drainage facilities, channel improvements and other drainage works required to provide adequate drainage for the subdivision and to protect all lots and adjacent land from flood or overflow by storm or flood waters in accordance with the accepted plans for drains and drainage works; C. Construct and install concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of every street and on the proximate side of each existing or dedicated street bordering the subdivision. If a street is an extension of a turnaround or temporary turnaround, the bulbed portion shall be removed and required improvements be installed;

in accordance with the accepted plans for drains and drainage works; C. Construct and install concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of every street and on the proximate side of each existing or dedicated street bordering the subdivision. If a street is an extension of a turnaround or temporary turnaround, the bulbed portion shall be removed and required improvements be installed;

D. Install or provide for the installation of water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drains, necessary appurtenances and all laterals required to serve each lot; E. Relocate or provide for the relocation of any underground or overhead utility, including irrigation lines and traffic signal lines, the relocation of which is necessitated by development of the subdivision; F. All underground utilities, sanitary sewers, storm drains and other facilities installed in streets or alleys shall be constructed prior to the paving of the street or alley. Service connections for all underground utilities and sanitary sewers shall be laid at lengths to avoid disturbing the street or alley improvements when service connections thereto are made; G. Install asphalt concrete pavement, base material and seal coat in all existing or dedicated streets or portions thereof; H. Install concrete sidewalks; concrete pavement in all existing or dedicated alleys, pedestrian ways and bikeways; provided, however, pedestrian ways and bikeways may be improved with asphaltic concrete pavement with the consent of the director of public works; I. Provide for the planting of residential street trees of the species, condition, size, and in the location prescribed by the director of public works at an appropriate future date by payment of a fee to the city in the sums established by resolution of the city council for each interior residential lot and for each corner residential lot within the subdivision. Trees shall be planted by city forces, or at the discretion of the director of parks and community services, by private contractors. The director of public works shall give consideration to the provision of solar access, to the extent feasible, to residential dwellings at the time of selecting and planting of street trees; J. Install or provide for the installation of street lighting facilities of approved design and illumination in the locations and in the manner approved by the director of public works; K. Based on the estimate of costs approved by the traffic engineer, provide a deposit for the purpose of paying the city its actual costs incurred for installing warning devices and traffic signal equipment where required by traffic conditions related to the subdivision. Based on fees set from time to time by resolution of the city council, provide a deposit for payment to the city for installation of initial signs required for the subdivision by city signing practices;

a deposit for the purpose of paying the city its actual costs incurred for installing warning devices and traffic signal equipment where required by traffic conditions related to the subdivision. Based on fees set from time to time by resolution of the city council, provide a deposit for payment to the city for installation of initial signs required for the subdivision by city signing practices;

• L. Construct and install street barricades, guardrails, retaining walls, and safety devices in accordance with standard specifications; M. Construct acceleration and deceleration lanes and traffic channelization devices in streets as are determined necessary by the director of public works; N. Construct a six-foot woven wire fence or masonry wall along a subdivision boundary line, where the boundary line is adjacent to or across a public street, alley or pedestrian way from an open and unfenced canal, storm channel, railroad, quarry, airport or other facility; O. Construct a sound reduction barrier where required by the general plan, applicable specific plans, or mitigation measures incorporated into the project during the CEQA process. The barrier shall be designed in accordance with standard specifications;

• P. Improve bike paths with adequate fencing designed in accordance with standard specifications;

• Q. Construct improvements required and included as mitigation measures pursuant to CEQA. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 12)

Chapter 17.508

DRIVEWAYS

Sections: 17.508.010 Permit required-Definitions. 17.508.020 Permit fees. 17.508.030 Plans required. 17.508.040 Prohibition. 17.508.050 Maximum and minimum width and length. 17.508.060 Number of driveways. 17.508.070 On-site requirements. 17.508.075 Driveway spacing and distance to intersections. 17.508.080 Variance.

17.508.090 Modification of existing facilities.

17.508.100 Abandonment of driveways. 17.508.110 Availability of permits. 17.508.120 Construction standards. 17.508.130 Penalties for violations.

17.508.140 Appeals.