Chapter 18.89 — Improvement Plans

This Chapter establishes procedures and requirements for the review and approval of improvement plans, the installation of improvements and guarantees for their installation.

All new development and land uses not otherwise determined exempt from the requirements of this Chapter by the Town Engineer shall be required to submit improvement plans following land use approval and prior to any construction activity. The requirements of this section do not apply to existing or single-family dwellings, or accessory dwelling units, except where Development Permit or Tentative Map approval is required. Subdivisions shall comply with the requirement of this Chapter and also the requirements of Chapter 18.108 (Subdivision Improvement Plans and Agreements.

Before the construction of any improvements, improvement plans shall be submitted to the Town as follows:

• A. Preparation and content. Improvement plans shall be prepared by a California registered civil engineer. Improvement plan submittals shall include the following information:

  1. Any drawings, specifications, calculations, design reports and other information required by the Town Engineer;

  2. Detailed cost estimate of all improvements in accordance with the Public Improvement and Engineering Standards.

  3. Grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control plan for the entire subdivision; and

  4. The improvement plan/specification checking and construction inspection fees required by Town Council Resolution.

• B. Submittal of plans. Improvement plans shall be submitted to the Town Engineer and other reviewing agencies for review and approval.

• C. Review and approval. Improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer in accordance with the Public Improvement and Engineering Standards

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• D. Effect of approval. The final approval of improvement plans shall generally be required before construction commencement. The approval of improvement plans shall not bind the Town to accept the improvements nor waive any defects in the improvements as installed.

Improvements required as conditions of land use approval shall be installed as provided by this Section.

• A. Timing of improvements. Required improvements shall be constructed or otherwise installed only after the approval of improvement plans in compliance with Section 18.89.030.

• B. Inspection of Improvements. The construction and installation of required improvements shall occur as follows.

  1. Supervision. Before starting any work, the contractor engaged by the developer shall designate in writing an authorized representative who shall have the authority to represent and act for the contractor in contacts with the Town. The designated representative shall be present at the work site at all times while work is in progress. At times when work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the Town Engineer shall be made for any emergency work that may be required.

  2. Inspection procedures.

  - **a. Inspections required.** The Town Engineer shall make any inspections as he/she deems necessary to ensure that all construction complies with the approved improvement plans. Where required by the Town Engineer, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the Town to pay the full cost of any contract inspection services determined to be necessary by the Town Engineer. 
  
  - **b. Access to site and materials.** The Town Engineer shall have access to the work site at all times during construction and shall be furnished with every reasonable facility for verifying that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with the approved improvement plans. 
  
  - **c. Authority for approval.** The work done and all materials furnished shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Town Engineer. The inspection of the work or materials shall not relieve the contractor of any obligations to fulfill the work as prescribed. 
  
  - **d. Improper work or materials.** Work or materials not meeting the requirements of the approved plans and specifications may be rejected, regardless of whether the work or materials were previously inspected by the Town Engineer. In the event that the Town Engineer determines that improvements are not being constructed as required by the approved plans and specifications, he or she shall order the work stopped and shall inform the contractor of the reasons for stopping work and the corrective measures necessary to resume work. Any work done after issuance of a stop work order shall be a violation of this title.
  

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3. Notification. The developer shall notify the Town Engineer upon the completion of each stage of construction as outlined in the approved improvement plans and shall not proceed with further construction until authorized by the Town Engineer.

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