Willits Municipal Code Ch. 14.24 Subdivisions

A subdivision is a tract of land consisting of five or more parcels.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

A person desiring to provide a public water system for a tract of land, which he proposes to subdivide, shall make written application therefore.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

The application shall state the number of the tract, the name of the subdivision and its location. It shall be accompanied by a copy of the tentative map and of the plans, profiles and specifications of the street work, sanitary sewer, water and storm drain work therein.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

Upon receiving the application, the city manager shall make an investigation of the proposed subdivision and shall report his findings to the city council including a recommendation as to the facilities required and the estimated cost of the proposed water system therefore. The size, type and quality of materials shall be in accordance with the city's standards and specifications in effect at the time of application.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

A. A person desiring to provide a water system for a subdivision shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the city. The applicant shall have prepared, by a licensed engineer, project plans and specifications acceptable to the city.

B. The size, type and quality of materials, and the location of the lines, shall be specified by the city engineer. The actual construction will be done by a licensed contractor hired by the applicant and acceptable to the city, and inspected by the city engineer. The applicant shall submit a detailed print of the proposed project to the city council.

C. The applicant or his contractor shall provide bonds and insurance as required by the city's standard specifications.

D. All work shall be done in accordance with said city's standard specifications.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

Applicants for main extensions to service subdivisions, tracts or housing projects shall be required to deposit with the city before construction is commenced cash or surety bonds approved by the city manager, covering the estimated reasonable total installed costs, as estimated by the city engineer, of the necessary facilities exclusive of meters.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

All water facilities shall be the property of the city and shall be conveyed to the city by a proper instrument in writing at or before the time the facilities are completed and before they are accepted by the city.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

The subdivider shall, at his cost, provide and install the service connection to each premises in the tract, in accordance with city specifications and/or details.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

The applicant shall, at the time of the application for water service, pay the city connection fee and other applicable charges in effect at the time of application, including the cost of a meter.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

All necessary facilities for providing water service to a new subdivision or area may be financed through the formation of an improvement district or special assessment district, in which event all costs mentioned in this chapter may be provided through such financing; provided, however, that the use of such procedures shall remain at the sole discretion of the city council.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

In granting an application, the city council may make whatever further requirements or establish such conditions as may appear to be necessary or desirable.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

The city may make extensions to the facilities constructed under this chapter without obligation to applicant.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

If work under an application is not commenced and completed within the time specified in the subdivision agreement, the city council may extend the time limit or may complete the work and take appropriate steps to enforce the provisions of the bond furnished by the subdivider.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))

The requirements of Section 14.20.090 of this title shall be applicable under this chapter and are incorporated by reference.

(Ord. 10-03, § 1 (part))