Chapter 17.30 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS

The city’s comprehensive plan sets forth the requirements for providing adequate transportation and utility systems to serve the community’s present and future needs. Land development without adequate transportation and utility systems will adversely affect the overall economic growth of the city and cause undue damage to the public health and welfare of its citizens. Consequently, the city finds that it is in the public interest to require land development to meet the following improvement requirements. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 601), 1998)

17.30.020 Authority.

A. The public works superintendent is hereby given the authority to develop standard forms, including but not limited to deeds, easements, interim access agreements, escrow agreements, street improvement agreements, subdivision compliance agreements and agreements to dedicate right-of-way, to include the contents and warranties when they are submitted, and the procedure for implementation necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.

B. Any easements submitted on a final plat or on a separate easement form shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 602), 1998)

Article I. Improvements

17.30.030 Phasing of improvements.

The applicant may build the development in phases. If the development is to be phased the applicant shall submit a phasing plan to the public works superintendent for approval with the development application. The timing and extent or scope of public improvements and the conditions of development shall be determined by the city council on subdivision applications and by the public works superintendent on other development applications. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 610), 1998)

17.30.040 Public improvements.

Except as specially provided, all public improvements shall be installed at the expense of the applicant and shall be constructed in accordance with the city’s public works design standards. All public improvements installed by the applicant shall be constructed and guaranteed as to workmanship and material as required by the public works design standards prior to acceptance by the city. A one-year warranty bond for all work and materials is required for 100 percent of the cost. The term of the warranty shall begin upon acceptance of the improvements by the city. No work shall be undertaken on any public improvement until after the construction plans have been approved by the public works superintendent and appropriate regulatory agencies and a public works permit issued and the required fees paid. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 612), 1998)

17.30.050 Private improvements.

All private improvements shall be installed at the expense of the applicant. The property owner shall retain maintenance responsibilities over all private improvements. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 614), 1998)

17.30.060 Construction timing.

A. All the public improvements required under this chapter shall be completed and accepted by the city prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; or, for subdivision and partition applications, in accordance with the requirements of the subdivision regulations.

B. All private improvements required under this chapter shall be approved by the city prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; or, for subdivision and partition applications, in accordance with the requirements of the subdivision regulations. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 616), 1998)

Article II. Right-of-Way

17.30.070 Minimum street right-of-way widths.

A. The width of streets in feet shall not be less than the width required to accommodate a street improvement needed to mitigate the impact of a proposed development, as determined by the public works superintendent. In cases where a street is required to be improved, the width of the right-of-way shall not be less than the minimums indicated in the city’s public works design standards.

B. For subdivision and partition applications, wherever existing or future streets adjacent to property proposed for development are of inadequate right-of-way width the additional right-of-way necessary to comply with the public works design standards shall be shown on the final subdivision or partition plat prior to approval of the plat by the city. This right-of-way dedication shall be for the full width of the property abutting the roadway and, if required by the public works superintendent, additional dedications shall be provided for slope and utility easements if deemed necessary.

C. For development applications other than subdivisions and partitions, wherever existing or future streets adjacent to property proposed for development are of inadequate right-of-way width, the additional right-of-way necessary to comply with the city’s requirements as determined by the public works superintendent shall be dedicated to the city for use by the public prior to issuance of any building permit for the proposed development. This right-of-way dedication shall be for the full width of the property abutting the roadway and, if required by the public works superintendent, additional dedications shall be provided for slope and utility easements if deemed necessary.

D. For development applications that will impact existing streets not adjacent to the applicant’s property, and to construct necessary street improvements to mitigate those impacts would require additional right-of-way, the applicant shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary right-of-way from the property owner. A right-of-way dedication deed form shall be obtained from the public works superintendent and upon completion returned to the public works superintendent for acceptance by the city. On subdivision and partition plats the right-of-way dedication shall be accepted by the city prior to acceptance of the final plat by the city. On other development applications the right-of-way dedication shall be accepted by the city prior to issuance of building permits. The city may elect to exercise eminent domain and condemn necessary off-site right-of-way at the applicant’s request and expense. The city council shall determine when condemnation proceedings are to be used.

E. If the public works superintendent deems that it is impractical to acquire the additional right-of-way, as required in subsections B through D of this section, from both sides of the centerline in equal amounts, the public works superintendent may require that the right-of-way be dedicated in a manner that would result in unequal dedication from each side of the road. This requirement will also apply to slope and utility easements as discussed in RMC 17.30.090 and 17.30.100. The public works superintendent’s recommendation shall be presented to the planning commission in the preliminary plat approval for subdivisions and partitions, and in the recommended decision on all other development applications, prior to finalization of the right-of-way dedication requirements.

F. Whenever a proposed development is bisected by an existing or future road or street that is of inadequate right-of-way width according to the public works design standards, additional right-of-way shall be dedicated from both sides or from one side only as determined by the public works superintendent to bring the road right-of-way into compliance with this section.

G. When a proposed development is adjacent to or bisected by a street required by the public works superintendent and no street right-of-way exists at the time the development is proposed, the entire right-of-way as required in the public works design standards shall be dedicated by the applicant. The dedication of right-of-way required in this subsection shall be along the route of the road as determined by the city. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 620), 1998)

17.30.080 Parcels excluded from development.

On subdivision development applications which include land partitioned off or having adjusted property lines from the original parcel, but do not include the original parcel, the applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary right-of-way from the owner of the original parcel if the right-of-way is needed to accommodate street improvements required of the applicant. The applicant shall submit a completed right-of-way dedication deed to the public works superintendent for acceptance. The right-of-way dedication shall be accepted by the city prior to the city approving the final subdivision plat. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 625), 1998)

Article III. Easements and Tracts

17.30.090 Slope easements.

A. The applicant shall obtain and convey to the city any slope easements determined by the public works superintendent to be necessary adjacent to the proposed development site to support the street improvements in the public right-of-way or accessway or utility improvements required to be constructed by the applicant;

B. For subdivision and partition applications, the slope easement dedication area shall be shown to be dedicated to the city on the final subdivision or partition plat prior to approval of the plat by the city; or

C. For all other development applications, a slope easement dedication shall be submitted to the public works superintendent; building permits shall not be issued for the development prior to acceptance of the easement by the city. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 630), 1998)

17.30.100 Utility easements.

A. Utility easements for water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities, telephone, television cable, gas, electric lines and other public utilities shall be granted to the city.

B. For subdivision and partition applications, the on-site public utility easement dedication area shall be shown to be dedicated to the city on the final subdivision or partition plat prior to approval of the plat by the city.

C. For subdivision and partition applications which require off-site public utility easements to serve the proposed development, a utility easement shall be granted to the city prior to approval of the final plat by the city. The city may elect to exercise eminent domain and condemn necessary off-site public utility easements at the applicant’s request and expense. The city council shall determine when condemnation proceedings are to be used.

D. For development applications other than subdivisions and partitions, and for both on-site and off-site easement areas, a utility easement shall be granted to the city; building permits shall not be issued for the development prior to acceptance of the easement by the city. The city may elect to exercise eminent domain and condemn necessary off-site public utility easements at the applicant’s request and expense. The city council shall determine when condemnation proceedings are to be used.

E. The width of the public utility easement shall meet the requirements of the public works design standards. All subdivisions and partitions shall have a six-foot public utility easement adjacent to the street and a five-foot public utility easement adjacent to all side and rear lot lines. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 632), 1998)

17.30.110 Watercourse easements.

A. Where a proposed development site is traversed by or adjacent to a watercourse, drainage way, channel or stream, the applicant shall provide a storm water easement, drainage right-of-way, or other means of preservation approved by the public works superintendent, conforming substantially with the lines of the watercourse. The public works superintendent shall determine the width of the easement, or other means of preservation, required to accommodate all existing and future storm drainage needs and access for operation and maintenance.

B. For subdivision and partition applications, any watercourse easement dedication area shall be shown to be dedicated to the city on the final subdivision or partition plat prior to approval of the plat by the city.

C. For all other development applications, any watercourse easement shall be executed on a dedication form submitted to the public works superintendent; building permits shall not be issued for the development prior to acceptance of the easement by the city.

D. The storm water easement shall be sized to accommodate the existing watercourse and all future improvements in the drainage basin. Water quality facilities may require additional easements. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 634), 1998)

17.30.120 Tracts.

A dedicated tract or easement will be required when access to public improvements for operation and maintenance is required, as determined by the public works superintendent. Access for maintenance vehicles shall be constructed of an all-weather driving surface capable of carrying a 50,000-pound vehicle. The width of the tract or easement shall be 15 feet in order to accommodate city maintenance vehicles. In subdivisions and partitions, the tract shall be dedicated to the city on the final plat. In any other development, an access easement shall be granted to the city and recorded prior to issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 636), 1998)

Article IV. Transportation

17.30.130 Future street extensions.

A. Streets shall be extended to the proposed development site boundary where necessary to:

1. Give access to or permit future development of adjoining land;

2. Provide additional access for emergency vehicles;

3. Provide for additional direct and convenient pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle circulation;

4. Eliminate circuitous routes.

The resulting dead-end streets may be approved with a temporary turnaround. A reserve strip may be required to preserve the objectives of future street extensions.

B. During the development application process, the location, width, and grade of streets shall be considered in relation to existing and planned streets, to topographical conditions, to public convenience and safety, and to the proposed use of the land to be served by the streets. The arrangement of streets in a subdivision shall either:

1. Provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing streets into surrounding areas; and/or

2. Conform to a street plan approved or adopted by the city to meet a particular situation where topographical or other conditions make continuance of or conformance to existing streets impractical.

C. The public works superintendent may require the applicant to submit a street plan showing all existing, proposed, and future streets in the area of the proposed development.

D. The public works superintendent may require the applicant to participate in the funding of future off-site street extensions when the traffic impacts of the applicant’s development warrant such a condition. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 640), 1998)

17.30.140 Street improvements.

Whenever an applicant proposes to develop land adjacent to an existing or proposed street, including land which has been excluded under RMC 17.30.080, the applicant should be responsible for the improvements to the adjacent existing or proposed street that will bring the improvement of the street into conformance with the city’s comprehensive plan and the city’s public works design standards subject to the following provisions:

A. Design of the improvements on proposed or existing streets shall include the centerline profile 200 feet to either side of the development.

B. For any development proposed within the city, roadway facilities within the right-of-way described in RMC 17.30.070 shall be improved to standards as set out in the public works design standards.

C. The required improvements may include the rebuilding or the reconstruction of any existing facilities located within the right-of-way adjacent to the proposed development to bring the facilities into compliance with the public works design standards.

D. The required improvements may include the construction or rebuilding of off-site improvements which are identified to mitigate the impact of the development.

E. Where development abuts an existing street, the improvement required shall apply only to that portion of the street right-of-way located between the property line of the parcel proposed for development and the centerline of the right-of-way, plus any additional pavement beyond the centerline deemed necessary by the public works superintendent to ensure a smooth transition between a new improvement and the existing roadway (half-street improvement). Additional right-of-way and street improvements and off-site right-of-way and street improvements may be required by the city to mitigate the impact of the development. The new pavement shall connect to the existing pavement at the ends of the section being improved by tapering in accordance with the public works design standards.

F. All required street improvements shall include curbs, sidewalks, storm drainage, street lights, street signs, street trees, and, where designated, bikeways and transit facilities.

G. For subdivision and partition applications, the street improvements required by this chapter shall be completed and accepted by the city prior to signing the final subdivision or partition plat, or prior to releasing the security provided by the applicant to assure completion of such improvements or as otherwise specified in the development application approval.

H. For development applications other than subdivisions and partitions, all street improvements required by this section shall be completed and accepted by the city prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

I. In addition to land adjacent to an existing or proposed street, the requirements of this section shall apply to land separated from such a street only by a railroad right-of-way.

J. Streets within, or partially within, a proposed development site shall be graded for the entire right-of-way width and constructed and surfaced in accordance with the public works design standards.

K. Existing streets which abut the proposed development site shall be graded, constructed, reconstructed, surfaced or repaired as necessary in accordance with the public works design standards.

L. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed along both sides of each internal street and at a minimum along the development side of each external street in accordance with the public works design standards.

M. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Columbia County when a proposed development site is adjacent to a roadway under any of the jurisdictions, in addition to the requireements of this chapter.

N. The applicant shall construct any required street improvements adjacent to parcels excluded from development, as set forth in RMC 17.30.080.

O. The public works superintendent may determine that, although concurrent construction and placement of the improvements in subsection N of this section, either individually or collectively, are impractical at the time of development, the improvements will be necessary at some future date. In such a case, the applicant shall sign a written agreement guaranteeing future performance by the applicant and any successors in interest of the property being developed. The agreement shall be subject to the city’s approval. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 642), 1998)

17.30.150 Streets, modifications of requirements in cases of unusual conditions.

A. When, in the opinion of the public works superintendent, the construction of street improvements in accordance with RMC 17.30.140 would result in the creation of a hazard, or would be impractical, or would be detrimental to the city, the public works superintendent may modify the scope of the required improvement to eliminate such hazardous, impractical, or detrimental results. Examples of conditions requiring modifications to improvement requirements include, but are not limited to, horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, significant stands of trees, the amount of traffic generated by the proposed development, timing of the development or other conditions creating hazards for pedestrian, bicycle or motor vehicle traffic. The public works superintendent may determine that, although an improvement may be impractical at the time of development, it will be necessary at some future date. In such cases, a written agreement guaranteeing future construction of the required improvements must be signed by the applicant, approved by the city and recorded on the deed and plat, or the applicant must provide the city cash in lieu of the construction. The cash shall be held in an account specifically for the improvement to the street and can only be used for that purpose. The cash amount shall be determined by the city.

B. When the public works superintendent determines that modification of the street improvement requirements in RMC 17.30.140 is warranted pursuant to subsection A of this section, the public works superintendent shall prepare written findings of modification. The public works superintendent shall forward a copy of said findings and description of modification to the applicant, or his authorized agent, as part of the development review for the proposed development. The decision of the public works superintendent may be appealed to the appropriate review authority. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 644), 1998)

17.30.160 Streets, traffic study required.

A. The public works superintendent may require a traffic study to be provided by the applicant and furnished to the city as part of the development approval process as provided by this code, when the public works superintendent determines that such a study is necessary in connection with a proposed development project in order to:

1. Assure that the existing or proposed transportation facilities in the vicinity of the proposed development are capable of accommodating the amount of traffic that is expected to be generated by the proposed development; and/or

2. Assure that the internal traffic circulation of the proposed development will not result in conflicts between on-site parking movements and/or on-site loading movements and/or on-site traffic movements, or impact traffic on the adjacent streets.

B. The required traffic study shall be completed prior to the approval of the development application.

C. The traffic study shall be conducted by an engineer registered in Oregon and include, at a minimum:

1. An analysis of the existing situation, including the level of service on adjacent and impacted facilities;

2. An analysis of any existing safety deficiencies;

3. Proposed trip generation and distribution for the proposed development;

4. Projected levels of service on adjacent and impacted facilities;

5. Recommendation of necessary improvements to ensure an acceptable level of service after the future traffic impacts are considered.

D. The public works superintendent will determine which facilities are impacted and need to be included in the study.

E. The applicant shall implement all or a portion of the improvements called for in the traffic study as determined by the public works superintendent. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 646), 1998)

17.30.170 Bikeways and pedestrian paths.

A. Where proposed development abuts or contains an existing or proposed bikeway or pedestrian path, as set forth in the comprehensive plan, the city may require that a bikeway or pedestrian path be constructed, and an easement or dedication provided to the city.

B. Where required, bikeways and pedestrian paths shall be provided as follows:

1. Bike and pedestrian paths shall be constructed and surfaced in accordance with the public works design standards.

2. The applicant shall install the striping and signing of the bike lanes and shared roadway facilities, where designated. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 648), 1998)

17.30.180 Pathways in residential and commercial subdivisions and partitions.

A. Pathways shall be constructed by the applicant, dedicated to the city on the final residential and commercial subdivision or partition plat, and accepted by the city.

B. Pathways shall be located between the proposed subdivision or partition and all of the following locations that apply:

1. Adjoining publicly owned land intended for public use, including schools, parks, bikeways, pedestrian paths, and greenways where a bikeway or pedestrian path is provided or designated. Where a bridge or culvert would be necessary to span a designated greenway or wetland to provide a connection, the city may limit the number and location of pathways to reduce the impact on the greenway or wetland;

2. Adjoining arterial or collector streets upon which transit stops or bike lanes are provided or designated;

3. Adjoining undeveloped residential or commercial properties;

4. Adjoining developed sites where a pathway is planned or provided.

C. Pathways shall also be constructed within residential and commercial subdivisions and partitions where:

1. Block length is greater than 600 feet and a midblock access will provide a linkage to any one of the items in subsections (B)(1) through (B)(4) of this section; or

2. Cul-de-sac length is greater than 200 feet (measured from intersection centerline to the radius point of the cul-de-sac) and an accessway from the cul-de-sac will provide linkage to another cul-de-sac or any one of the items in subsections (B)(1) through (B)(4) of this section. If the requirements of subsections (B)(1) through (B)(4) of this section would necessitate the construction of more than one accessway, the city will make the final determination on the number and location of the pathways required.

D. In designing residential and commercial subdivisions and partitions, the applicant is expected to design and locate pathways in a manner which does not restrict or inhibit opportunities for developers of adjacent property to connect with a pathway. The applicant is to have reasonable flexibility to locate the required pathways. When developing a parcel which adjoins parcels where pathways have been constructed or approved for construction, the applicant shall connect at the same points to provide system continuity and enhance opportunities for pedestrians and bicyclists to use the completed pathway.

E. Pathways shall be as short as possible, but in no case more than 600 feet in length.

F. Pathways shall be as straight as possible to provide visibility from one end to the other.

G. Pathways shall be located and improved within a right-of-way or tract of no less than eight feet.

H. Where possible, pathways shall be combined with utility easements.

I. Pathways shall be constructed in accordance with the public works design standards.

J. Curb ramps shall be provided wherever the accessway crosses a curb and shall be constructed in accordance with the public works design standards.

K. The maximum running slope of an accessway shall be five percent.

L. Fences and gates which prevent pedestrian and bike access shall not be allowed at the entrance to or exit from any accessway.

M. Final design and location of pathways shall be approved by the city. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 650), 1998)

17.30.190 Street lights.

A. Street light poles and luminaries shall be installed in accordance with the public works design standards.

B. The applicant shall submit a street lighting plan for all interior and exterior streets on the proposed development site prior to issuance of a public works permit. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 652), 1998)

17.30.200 Street names.

A. No street name shall be used which will duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets in Columbia County, except for extensions of existing streets. Street names and numbers shall conform to the established pattern in the surrounding area.

B. Prior to the creation of any street, the street name shall be approved by the public works superintendent. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 654), 1998)

17.30.210 Street signs.

A. Street name signs shall be installed at all street intersections in accordance with standards adopted by the city.

B. Stop signs and other traffic control signs (speed limit, dead-end, etc.) may be required by the city.

C. On subdivision and partition development applications, prior to approval of the final subdivision or partition plat, the applicant shall deposit with the city an amount equal to the cost of the purchase and installation of street signs, traffic control signs and street name signs. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 656), 1998)

17.30.220 Street trees.

A. Prior to approval of a residential subdivision or partition final plat, the applicant shall deposit with the city an amount equal to the cost of the purchase and installation of street trees. This sum shall be calculated on the interior and exterior streets as indicated on the final subdivision or partition plat.

B. In nonresidential subdivisions and partitions street trees shall be planted by the owners of the individual lots as development occurs.

C. The public works superintendent shall approve the species of tree which is to be planted and the spacing between trees. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 658), 1998)

Article V. Utilities

17.30.230 Water service.

A. Water lines shall be installed to serve each property in accordance with the public works design standards. Water line construction plans shall be submitted to the public works superintendent for review and approval prior to construction.

B. If there are undeveloped properties adjacent to the subject site, public water lines shall be extended by the applicant to the common boundary line of these properties. The lines shall be sized to provide service to future development, in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plan and facilities plans.

C. All development applicants shall be required to connect the proposed development site to the service level in which the development site is located. If the development site is located on a boundary line between two service levels the applicant shall be required to connect to the service level with the higher reservoir elevation. The applicant may also be required to install or provide pressure-reducing valves to supply appropriate water pressure to the properties in the proposed development site. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 660), 1998)

17.30.240 Sanitary sewer service.

A. Sanitary sewer lines shall be installed to serve each property in accordance with the public works design standards. Sanitary sewer construction plans and calculations shall be submitted to the public works superintendent for review and approval prior to construction.

B. If there are undeveloped properties adjacent to the proposed development site which can be served by the gravity sewer system on the proposed development site, the applicant shall extend public sanitary sewer lines to the common boundary line with these properties. The lines shall be sized to convey flows to include all future development from all upstream areas that can be expected to drain through the lines on the site, in accordance with the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 662), 1998)

17.30.250 Storm drainage system.

A. Storm drainage lines shall be installed to serve each property in accordance with city standards. Storm drainage construction plans and calculations shall be submitted to the public works superintendent for review and approval prior to construction.

B. The storm drainage calculations shall confirm that adequate capacity exists to serve the site. The discharge from the development shall be analyzed in accordance with the city’s storm and surface water regulations.

C. If there are undeveloped properties adjacent to the proposed development site which can be served by the storm drainage system on the proposed development site, the applicant shall extend public storm drainage lines to the common boundary line with these properties. The lines shall be sized to convey expected flows to include all future development from all upstream areas that will drain through the lines on the site, in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plan. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 664), 1998)

17.30.260 Grading.

A. Development sites shall be graded to minimize the impact of storm water runoff onto adjacent properties and to allow adjacent properties to drain as they did before the new development.

B. A development applicant shall submit a grading plan showing that all lots in all portions of the development will be served by gravity drainage from the building crawl spaces, and that this development will not affect the drainage on adjacent properties. The public works superintendent may require the applicant to remove all excess material from the development site. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 666), 1998)

17.30.270 Water quality and erosion control.

The applicant shall comply with the water quality and erosion control requirements as determined by the public works superintendent. No construction or disturbing of the site shall occur until the erosion control plan is approved by the city and the required measures are in place and approved by the city. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 668), 1998)

17.30.280 Underground utilities.

A. All utility lines including, but not limited to, those required for gas, electric, communication, lighting and cable television services and related facilities shall be placed underground. Surface-mounted transformers, surface-mounted connection boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground. Temporary utility service facilities, high-capacity electric and communication feeder lines, and utility transmission lines operating at 50,000 volts or above may be placed aboveground. The applicant shall make all necessary arrangements with all utility companies to provide the underground services. The city reserves the right to approve the location of all surface-mounted transformers.

B. Any existing overhead utilities may not be upgraded to serve any proposed development. If existing overhead utilities are not adequate to serve the proposed development, the applicant shall, at their own expense, provide an underground system. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any off-site deeds and/or easements necessary to provide utility service to this site; the deeds and/or easements shall be submitted to the public works superintendent for acceptance by the city prior to issuance of the public works permit. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 670), 1998)

17.30.290 Existing structures.

A. Any existing structures requested to be retained by the applicant on a proposed development site shall be connected to all available city utilities at the expense of the applicant.

B. The applicant shall convert any existing overhead utilities serving existing structures to underground utilities at the expense of the applicant.

C. The applicant shall be responsible for continuing all required street improvements adjacent to the existing structure within the boundaries of the proposed development site. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 672), 1998)