Chapter 17.25
IMPROVEMENTS
Sections:
17.25.020 Subdivision standards.
17.25.030 Deeds, dedications, easements, etc.
17.25.060 Clustering of development sites – Open space and common use facilities/features.
17.25.070 Agreement for completion of improvements.
17.25.080 Bonds for completion of improvements.
17.25.090 Bonds for completion of improvements – Release of security.
17.25.010 Generally.
All subdivision improvements shall be the responsibility of the subdivider and shall be installed in accordance with provisions of this title, the subdivision standards, and all applicable laws, rules, or regulations of the state or agencies 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:
(1) Land grading and improvements.
(2) Street, alley, walkway, and off-street parking, grading and paving.
(3) Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and landscaping in rights-of-way.
(4) Sanitary sewers, storm drains, and appurtenances.
(5) Street lighting systems.
(6) Fire hydrants.
(7) Electric, gas, and water utility systems.
(8) Street signs, warning and safety devices. [Ord. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-601].
17.25.020 Subdivision standards.
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 curbs, for sewerage, water supply, and fire protections, 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. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-602].
17.25.030 Deeds, dedications, easements, etc.
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. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-603].
17.25.040 Rezoning.
The planning commission may require a request for change of zoning to ensure compatibility of plans and regulations. [Ord. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-604].
17.25.050 Private streets.
The planning commission may permit private streets in subdivisions which are subject to the provisions of this title in cases where the city staff 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 below in this section:
(1) Private streets shall be constructed in conformity with subdivision standards.
(2) 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. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-605].
17.25.060 Clustering of development sites – Open space and common use facilities/features.
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 lot plus open space basis and other provisions of law. In such cases:
(1) The planning commission shall require provisions for proper construction of such special features.
(2) 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.
(3) The planning commission may approve such division plans under existing PD zoning or may require PD zoning or other appropriate zoning as a condition to approval of the division. [Ord. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-606].
17.25.070 Agreement for completion of improvements.
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 a 12-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. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-701].
17.25.080 Bonds for completion of improvements.
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. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-801].
17.25.090 Bonds for completion of improvements – Release of security.
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 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. 550-79, 5-8-79. Prior code § 14-802].