Chapter 16.36 — IMPROVEMENTS

All improvements shall be installed by, or be the responsibility of, the subdivider in accordance with the subdivision standards, a public document on file in the office of the city clerk, and shall further be installed in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, or regulations of the state, or any board, bureau, commission, or other competent authority thereof. Such improvements shall be subject to inspection by the city engineer, and approval by the city council. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A.

Land grading and improvement;

B.

Street, alley, walkway and off-street parking, grading and paving;

C.

Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscaping in rights-of-way;

D.

Sanitary sewers, storm drains, and appurtenances;

E.

Street lighting systems;

F.

Fire hydrants;

G.

Electric, gas and water utility systems;

H.

Street signs, warning and safety devices.

(Ord. 76-2 §7.01).

16.36.020 - Subdivision standards—Designated.

The subdivision standards shall contain any or all of the following which are not otherwise included in this title: Standards for street and lot design, for street widths, grades and curves, for sewerage, water supply, and fire protection, for all improvements to be installed, including public utilities, for office and field checking of maps and survey data, for construction inspections, fee schedules, forms for bonds and agreements and such other matters as may be included therein by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 76-2 §7.02).

The planning commission may require that a subdivider provide such documents, including but not restricted to deeds, dedications, grants, restrictions, easements and rights-of-way, as it deems necessary to effect a sound and proper plan of land division.

(Ord. 76-2 §7.03).

The planning commission may require a request for change of zoning to insure compatibility of plans and regulations.

(Ord. 76-2 §7.04).

The planning commission may permit private streets in subdivisions which are subject to the provisions of this title in cases where the committee finds and reports that such streets provide local access to parcels to be created, and do not constitute elements of arterial or collector streets systems necessary to serve areas beyond the bounds of the subdivision site. Subdivisions in which private streets are permitted shall be subject to all provisions of this title except as otherwise or as additionally provided in this section:

A.

Private streets shall be constructed in conformity with standards approved by planning commission.

B.

Provisions for maintenance of private streets shall be required by the planning commission, and bonds or other guarantees of compliance with such provisions may be required.

(Ord. 76-2 §7.05).

The planning commission may recommend approval of subdivision plans which include the clustering of development sites in combination with the preservation of open space and plans which include airports, golf courses and other types of recreational facilities and other such special features intended for the common usage of owners and guests; provided, that such features are in conformity with zoning, lot area and density standards on an averaged overall lots plus open space basis, and other provisions of law. In such cases:

A.

The planning commission shall require provisions for proper construction of such special features.

B.

The planning commission shall require provisions for preservation of open spaces and adequate maintenance and operation of all such features, and may require bonds or other guarantees of compliance with such requirements.

C.

The planning commission may approve such division plans under existing "P-D" zoning, or may require "PD" zoning or other appropriate zoning as a condition to approval of the division.

(Ord. 76-2 §7.06).

At the time the city council approves a final map, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the city council agreeing to have the improvements completed within the time clause guaranteeing the workmanship and materials provided in all improvements for the twelve-month period after acceptance of the improvements by the city council. Said agreement may provide for extension of time under specified conditions. The agreement may also provide for the termination of the agreement upon a reversion to acreage or revocation of all or part of the subdivision.

(Ord. 76-2 §8.00).

To assure that the improvements required by this title are satisfactorily completed, adequate improvement security shall be furnished by the subdivider for the cost of the improvements according to the plans and specifications in a sum or amount equal to the estimate approved by the city engineer. Partial release of said improvement security may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 76-2 §9.01).

Said improvement security shall be released by the city engineer upon acceptance of the work or upon revocation or reversion to acreage of the subdivision and abandonment of all streets and easements, except that the security in the amount specified by the city engineer to guarantee workmanship and materials shall remain in full force and effect for one year after acceptance of the improvements.

(Ord. 76-2 §9.02).

Chapter 16.40 - REVERSIONS

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