A. General: In addition to all improvements required as conditions of approval of the tentative map or by city ordinance or resolution, the improvements set forth below shall be required of all subdivisions. Requirements for construction of on site and off site improvements for subdivisions of four (4) or less parcels shall be noted on the parcel map, or waiver of parcel map or the subdivision improvement agreement recorded prior to or concurrent with the parcel map. Completion of improvements shall be in accordance with section 17.17.100 of this chapter.
B. Frontage Improvements: The frontage of each lot shall be improved to its ultimate adopted geometric section, including street structural section, curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches and transitions.
C. Storm Drainage: Storm water runoff from the subdivision shall be collected and conveyed by an approved storm drain system. The storm drain system shall be designed for ultimate development of the watershed and shall be capable of collecting and conveying runoff generated by a 100-year flood. The storm drain system shall provide for ultimate development of the watershed and shall be capable of collecting and conveying runoff generated by a 100- year flood. The storm drain system shall provide for the protection of abutting and off site properties that would be adversely affected by any increase in runoff attributed to the development. Off site storm drain improvements may be required to satisfy this requirement.
D. Sanitary Sewers: Each unit or lot within the subdivision shall be served by an approved sanitary sewer system in accordance with the provisions of this code.
E. Water Supply: Each unit or lot within the subdivision shall be served by an approved domestic water system, in accordance with the provisions of this code.
F. Utilities: Each unit or lot within the subdivision shall be served by gas, electric, telephone and cablevision facilities.
G. Underground Utilities:
1. All existing and proposed utilities within the subdivision and along peripheral streets shall be placed underground except those facilities exempted by the public utilities commission regulations. Undergrounding shall be required for overhead lines on either side of peripheral streets.
2. The developer may request that the undergrounding requirement along peripheral streets be waived by the approving body which may, at its discretion, accept a fee in lieu of the undergrounding. The amount of fee shall be determined by the city engineer and shall be based upon the reasonable estimated cost of that portion of a future undergrounding project attributable to the subdivision. The requirement for undergrounding or payment of an in lieu fee shall be a condition of approval of the tentative map.
3. Undergrounding requirements may be waived or modified by the approving body only upon finding:
a. The subdivision is within an area where existing utilities have not been undergrounded and that deferral will be allowed because undergrounding is impractical due to physical constraints, or the surrounding neighborhood is absent of similar improvements; and
b. Overhead utilities will have no significant visual impact.
4. If the undergrounding requirements are waived as allowed by the findings in subsections G3a and G3b of this section, the in lieu fee as established by the city engineer shall be made a condition of approval of the tentative map.
5. In lieu fees shall be deposited in a special undergrounding account to be used as approved by the city council for future undergrounding of utilities throughout the city.
6. The provisions of this subsection are in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the provisions of this code.
H. Fencing: Each parcel or lot within the subdivision that is adjacent to property containing a public facility shall have an approved fence adequate to prevent unauthorized access between the properties.
I. Other Improvements: Other improvements including, but not limited to, grading, street lights, fire hydrants, signs, street lines and markings, street trees and shrubs, landscaping, monuments, bicycle facilities, fences and smoke detectors, or fees in lieu of any of the foregoing, shall also be required as determined by the city engineer in accordance with this code, the general plan and city standards and specifications.
J. Off Site Improvements: If the subdivider is required to construct off site improvements on land in which neither the subdivider nor the city has sufficient title or interest to allow construction, the city shall, within one hundred twenty (120) days of recording the final map, acquire by negotiation or commence condemnation of the land. If the city fails to meet the one hundred twenty (120) day time limit, the condition for the construction shall be waived. Prior to approval of the final map, the city may require the subdivider to enter into an agreement to complete the off site improvements at the time the city acquires title or an interest in the land. The subdivider shall pay the cost of acquiring off site land or an interest in the land required to construct the off site improvements. (Ord. 2481 § 1, 2002)