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City of Los Alamitos, CA
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2023-12-18
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Code of Ordinances
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Title 16 Subdivisions
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Charter
Code of Ordinances
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General Provisions
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Administration and Personnel
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Revenue and Finance
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(Reserved)
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Business Licenses and Regulations
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Animals
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(Reserved)
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Health and Safety
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Public Peace and Welfare
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Vehicles and Traffic
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(Reserved)
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Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
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Public Services
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(Reserved)
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Buildings and Construction
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Subdivisions
Ch 16.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 16.02.010
Title.
§ 16.02.020
Purposes.
§ 16.02.030
Prohibitions.
§ 16.02.040
Development Services Director.
§ 16.02.050
Planning Commission.
§ 16.02.060
City Council.
§ 16.02.070
Processing and Filing Fees.
Ch 16.04
DEFINITIONS
§ 16.04.010
Subdivision Map Act Prevails.
§ 16.04.020
Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Map Act Definitions Apply.
§ 16.04.030
Subdivision Code Definitions.
§ 16.04.040
Definitions (A).
§ 16.04.050
Definitions (B).
§ 16.04.060
Definitions (C).
§ 16.04.070
Definitions (D).
§ 16.04.080
Definitions (E).
§ 16.04.090
Definitions (F).
§ 16.04.100
Definitions (G).
§ 16.04.110
Definitions (H).
§ 16.04.120
Definitions (I).
§ 16.04.130
Definitions (J).
§ 16.04.140
Definitions (K).
§ 16.04.150
Definitions (L).
§ 16.04.160
Definitions (M).
§ 16.04.170
Definitions (N).
§ 16.04.180
Definitions (O).
§ 16.04.190
Definitions (P).
§ 16.04.200
Definitions (Q).
§ 16.04.210
Definitions (R).
§ 16.04.220
Definitions (S).
§ 16.04.230
Definitions (T).
§ 16.04.240
Definitions (U).
§ 16.04.250
Definitions (V).
§ 16.04.260
Definitions (W).
§ 16.04.270
Definitions (X).
§ 16.04.280
Definitions (Y).
§ 16.04.290
Definitions (Z).
Ch 16.06
TYPES OF MAPS
§ 16.06.010
Available Maps and Procedures.
§ 16.06.020
Tentative Tract Maps.
§ 16.06.030
Tentative Parcel Maps.
§ 16.06.040
Final Tract Maps.
§ 16.06.050
Final Parcel Maps.
§ 16.06.060
Exceptions.
§ 16.06.070
Exclusions and Designated Remainder Parcels.
§ 16.06.080
Vesting Tentative Maps.
Ch 16.08
TENTATIVE MAPS—REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING
§ 16.08.010
Types of Maps Covered.
§ 16.08.020
Form and Contents.
§ 16.08.030
Who May File.
§ 16.08.040
Certification of Ownership.
§ 16.08.050
Title Report.
§ 16.08.060
Soils Report.
§ 16.08.070
Additional Information.
Ch 16.10
TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
§ 16.10.010
Types of Maps Covered.
§ 16.10.020
Filing.
§ 16.10.030
Copies to Responsible Agencies.
§ 16.10.040
Time for Action.
§ 16.10.050
Reports and Recommendations.
§ 16.10.060
Review of Tentative Maps.
§ 16.10.070
Substitution of Revised Maps.
§ 16.10.080
Meetings and Hearings.
§ 16.10.090
Property Development Standard Conformance.
§ 16.10.100
Findings Required.
§ 16.10.110
Additional Findings Required.
§ 16.10.120
Modification of Maps and Conditions of Approval.
§ 16.10.130
Period of Validity—Extensions.
§ 16.10.140
Appeal of Tentative Parcel Map to Council.
Ch 16.12
STANDARDS OF DESIGN
§ 16.12.010
Conformance with Standards of Design.
§ 16.12.020
Consistency with General Plan.
§ 16.12.030
Boundary Lines.
§ 16.12.040
Lots.
§ 16.12.050
Public Roadways.
§ 16.12.060
Private Streets.
§ 16.12.070
Restricted Access to Highways.
§ 16.12.080
Street Widths.
§ 16.12.090
Dead-End or Cul-de-Sac Streets.
§ 16.12.100
Local Street and Highway Longitudinal Grades.
§ 16.12.110
Curved Local Street and Highway Radii.
§ 16.12.120
Local Street Lengths.
§ 16.12.130
Local Street and Highway Corner Cutoffs and Corner Radii.
§ 16.12.140
Sidewalks and Pedestrian Ways.
§ 16.12.150
Bicycle Trails.
§ 16.12.160
Street Lighting.
§ 16.12.170
Underground Utility Lines.
§ 16.12.180
Sewers.
§ 16.12.190
Drainage and Erosion Control.
§ 16.12.200
Manufactured Slopes.
§ 16.12.210
Parks.
§ 16.12.220
Landscaping and Screening.
§ 16.12.230
Rivers and Streams.
§ 16.12.240
Fire Protection.
§ 16.12.250
Dangerous Area to Be Removed or Controlled.
§ 16.12.260
Deviations from Standards of Design.
Ch 16.14
DEDICATIONS
§ 16.14.010
Required Dedication for Public Use or Benefit.
§ 16.14.020
Transfer of Ownership Required for Private Use or Benefit.
§ 16.14.030
Vehicular Access Rights and Abutters' Rights to Arterial Highways and Local Streets.
§ 16.14.040
School Sites.
§ 16.14.050
Dedication for Utilities.
§ 16.14.060
Method of Dedication.
§ 16.14.070
Exceptions.
Ch 16.16
IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION, AND SECURITY
§ 16.16.010
Improvements Required.
§ 16.16.020
Subdivisions of Four or Fewer Parcels.
§ 16.16.030
Standards.
§ 16.16.040
Improvement Plans.
§ 16.16.050
Agreements In Lieu of Improvements.
§ 16.16.060
Plan Checking, Engineering, and Inspection Fees.
§ 16.16.070
Improvement Security.
§ 16.16.080
Release of Security.
§ 16.16.090
Monumentation.
§ 16.16.100
Extension of Time.
Ch 16.18
DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES
§ 16.18.010
Purpose.
§ 16.18.020
Parkland Dedication Requirements.
§ 16.18.030
Standards for Determining the Amount of Dedicated Parkland.
§ 16.18.040
Amount of Dedicated Parkland to Be Required.
§ 16.18.050
Adjustments to Amount of Dedicated Parkland Which May Be Required to Account for Private Open Space.
§ 16.18.060
Application of Parkland Dedication Requirements to Subdivisions Containing Lots Likely to Be Further Subdivided.
§ 16.18.070
Improvements to Dedicated Parkland and Adjoining Public Rights-of-Way.
§ 16.18.080
Use of Dedicated Parkland.
§ 16.18.090
Payment of In-Lieu Fees for Park and Recreation Purposes.
Ch 16.20
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE FEES
§ 16.20.010
Applicability.
§ 16.20.020
Payment of Major Thoroughfare Fees.
§ 16.20.030
Establishment of Area of Benefit—Hearing.
§ 16.20.040
Conduct of Hearing—Protests.
§ 16.20.050
Deposit of Fees in Separate Accounts.
§ 16.20.060
Consideration in Lieu of Payment.
§ 16.20.070
Advancement of Funds by City.
§ 16.20.080
Subdivider Construction of Major Thoroughfare—Reimbursement.
§ 16.20.090
Joint Powers Authority.
Ch 16.22
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
§ 16.22.010
Certificate from Tax Collector—Treasurer.
§ 16.22.020
Security.
§ 16.22.030
Apportionment.
Ch 16.24
PARCEL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
§ 16.24.010
Content and Form.
§ 16.24.020
Final Parcel Map Required.
§ 16.24.030
Signatures Required.
§ 16.24.040
Method of Approval.
§ 16.24.050
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
Ch 16.26
FINAL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
§ 16.26.010
Content and Form.
§ 16.26.020
Final Tract Map Required.
§ 16.26.030
Signatures Required.
§ 16.26.040
Method of Approval.
§ 16.26.050
Filing with the Council.
§ 16.26.060
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
Ch 16.28
WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
§ 16.28.010
Waivers and Exceptions Permitted.
§ 16.28.020
Types of Subdivisions Eligible.
§ 16.28.030
Waiver Procedure.
§ 16.28.040
Waiver Does Not Establish Lots.
§ 16.28.050
Time to Record a Certificate of Compliance.
Ch 16.30
REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
§ 16.30.010
Reversion Authorized.
Ch 16.32
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
§ 16.32.010
Approval.
§ 16.32.020
Procedure.
§ 16.32.030
Appeal to Planning Commission.
Ch 16.34
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
§ 16.34.010
Application—Approval.
§ 16.34.020
Parcel Map Optional.
§ 16.34.030
Appeal.
Ch 16.36
MERGER OF LOTS
§ 16.36.010
Authority to Merge Lots.
§ 16.36.020
Recordation of Notice.
§ 16.36.030
Notice of Intent to Determine Status.
§ 16.36.040
Request for Hearing on Determination of Status.
§ 16.36.050
Hearing—Time, Date and Place.
§ 16.36.060
Hearing—Evidence—Determination of Status.
§ 16.36.070
Failure to Request Hearing—Determination of Merger.
§ 16.36.080
Determination Not to Merge—Release of Notice of Intent to Determine Status— Recordation, Clearance Letter.
§ 16.36.090
Failure to Comply with This Chapter.
Ch 16.38
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 16.38.010
Exceptions for Lots Recorded Prior to 1963 or Dedicated for Cemetery Purposes.
§ 16.38.020
Compliance with Title Required.
§ 16.38.030
Penalty—Injunction.
§ 16.38.040
Noncomplying Transfer Voidable.
§ 16.38.050
Environmental Impact.
Ch 16.40
NOTICES OF VIOLATION
§ 16.40.010
Notice of Intention to Record Notice of Violation.
§ 16.40.020
Receipt of Evidence.
§ 16.40.030
Planning Commission Determination.
§ 16.40.040
Release by Certificate of Compliance.
Ttl 17
Zoning
Statutory References
Ttl SR
Statutory References for California Cities
Tables
Ttl OL
Ordinance List and Disposition Table
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Title 16
Subdivisions
Chapter 16.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 16.02.010
Title.
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§ 16.02.020
Purposes.
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§ 16.02.030
Prohibitions.
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§ 16.02.040
Development Services Director.
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§ 16.02.050
Planning Commission.
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§ 16.02.060
City Council.
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§ 16.02.070
Processing and Filing Fees.
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Chapter 16.04
DEFINITIONS
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§ 16.04.010
Subdivision Map Act Prevails.
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§ 16.04.020
Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Map Act Definitions Apply.
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§ 16.04.030
Subdivision Code Definitions.
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§ 16.04.040
Definitions (A).
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§ 16.04.050
Definitions (B).
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§ 16.04.060
Definitions (C).
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§ 16.04.070
Definitions (D).
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§ 16.04.080
Definitions (E).
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§ 16.04.090
Definitions (F).
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§ 16.04.100
Definitions (G).
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§ 16.04.110
Definitions (H).
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§ 16.04.120
Definitions (I).
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§ 16.04.130
Definitions (J).
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§ 16.04.140
Definitions (K).
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§ 16.04.150
Definitions (L).
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§ 16.04.160
Definitions (M).
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§ 16.04.170
Definitions (N).
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§ 16.04.180
Definitions (O).
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§ 16.04.190
Definitions (P).
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§ 16.04.200
Definitions (Q).
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§ 16.04.210
Definitions (R).
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§ 16.04.220
Definitions (S).
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§ 16.04.230
Definitions (T).
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§ 16.04.240
Definitions (U).
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§ 16.04.250
Definitions (V).
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§ 16.04.260
Definitions (W).
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§ 16.04.270
Definitions (X).
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§ 16.04.280
Definitions (Y).
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§ 16.04.290
Definitions (Z).
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Chapter 16.06
TYPES OF MAPS
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§ 16.06.010
Available Maps and Procedures.
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§ 16.06.020
Tentative Tract Maps.
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§ 16.06.030
Tentative Parcel Maps.
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§ 16.06.040
Final Tract Maps.
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§ 16.06.050
Final Parcel Maps.
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§ 16.06.060
Exceptions.
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§ 16.06.070
Exclusions and Designated Remainder Parcels.
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§ 16.06.080
Vesting Tentative Maps.
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Chapter 16.08
TENTATIVE MAPS—REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING
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§ 16.08.010
Types of Maps Covered.
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§ 16.08.020
Form and Contents.
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§ 16.08.030
Who May File.
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§ 16.08.040
Certification of Ownership.
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§ 16.08.050
Title Report.
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§ 16.08.060
Soils Report.
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§ 16.08.070
Additional Information.
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Chapter 16.10
TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
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§ 16.10.010
Types of Maps Covered.
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§ 16.10.020
Filing.
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§ 16.10.030
Copies to Responsible Agencies.
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§ 16.10.040
Time for Action.
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§ 16.10.050
Reports and Recommendations.
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§ 16.10.060
Review of Tentative Maps.
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§ 16.10.070
Substitution of Revised Maps.
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§ 16.10.080
Meetings and Hearings.
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§ 16.10.090
Property Development Standard Conformance.
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§ 16.10.100
Findings Required.
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§ 16.10.110
Additional Findings Required.
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§ 16.10.120
Modification of Maps and Conditions of Approval.
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§ 16.10.130
Period of Validity—Extensions.
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§ 16.10.140
Appeal of Tentative Parcel Map to Council.
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Chapter 16.12
STANDARDS OF DESIGN
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§ 16.12.010
Conformance with Standards of Design.
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§ 16.12.020
Consistency with General Plan.
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§ 16.12.030
Boundary Lines.
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§ 16.12.040
Lots.
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§ 16.12.050
Public Roadways.
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§ 16.12.060
Private Streets.
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§ 16.12.070
Restricted Access to Highways.
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§ 16.12.080
Street Widths.
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§ 16.12.090
Dead-End or Cul-de-Sac Streets.
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§ 16.12.100
Local Street and Highway Longitudinal Grades.
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§ 16.12.110
Curved Local Street and Highway Radii.
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§ 16.12.120
Local Street Lengths.
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§ 16.12.130
Local Street and Highway Corner Cutoffs and Corner Radii.
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§ 16.12.140
Sidewalks and Pedestrian Ways.
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§ 16.12.150
Bicycle Trails.
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§ 16.12.160
Street Lighting.
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§ 16.12.170
Underground Utility Lines.
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§ 16.12.180
Sewers.
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§ 16.12.190
Drainage and Erosion Control.
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§ 16.12.200
Manufactured Slopes.
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§ 16.12.210
Parks.
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§ 16.12.220
Landscaping and Screening.
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§ 16.12.230
Rivers and Streams.
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§ 16.12.240
Fire Protection.
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§ 16.12.250
Dangerous Area to Be Removed or Controlled.
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§ 16.12.260
Deviations from Standards of Design.
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Chapter 16.14
DEDICATIONS
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§ 16.14.010
Required Dedication for Public Use or Benefit.
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§ 16.14.020
Transfer of Ownership Required for Private Use or Benefit.
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§ 16.14.030
Vehicular Access Rights and Abutters' Rights to Arterial Highways and Local Streets.
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§ 16.14.040
School Sites.
chevron_right
§ 16.14.050
Dedication for Utilities.
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§ 16.14.060
Method of Dedication.
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§ 16.14.070
Exceptions.
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Chapter 16.16
IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION, AND SECURITY
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§ 16.16.010
Improvements Required.
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§ 16.16.020
Subdivisions of Four or Fewer Parcels.
chevron_right
§ 16.16.030
Standards.
chevron_right
§ 16.16.040
Improvement Plans.
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§ 16.16.050
Agreements In Lieu of Improvements.
chevron_right
§ 16.16.060
Plan Checking, Engineering, and Inspection Fees.
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§ 16.16.070
Improvement Security.
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§ 16.16.080
Release of Security.
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§ 16.16.090
Monumentation.
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§ 16.16.100
Extension of Time.
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Chapter 16.18
DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES
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§ 16.18.010
Purpose.
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§ 16.18.020
Parkland Dedication Requirements.
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§ 16.18.030
Standards for Determining the Amount of Dedicated Parkland.
chevron_right
§ 16.18.040
Amount of Dedicated Parkland to Be Required.
chevron_right
§ 16.18.050
Adjustments to Amount of Dedicated Parkland Which May Be Required to Account for Private Open Space.
chevron_right
§ 16.18.060
Application of Parkland Dedication Requirements to Subdivisions Containing Lots Likely to Be Further Subdivided.
chevron_right
§ 16.18.070
Improvements to Dedicated Parkland and Adjoining Public Rights-of-Way.
chevron_right
§ 16.18.080
Use of Dedicated Parkland.
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§ 16.18.090
Payment of In-Lieu Fees for Park and Recreation Purposes.
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Chapter 16.20
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE FEES
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§ 16.20.010
Applicability.
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§ 16.20.020
Payment of Major Thoroughfare Fees.
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§ 16.20.030
Establishment of Area of Benefit—Hearing.
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§ 16.20.040
Conduct of Hearing—Protests.
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§ 16.20.050
Deposit of Fees in Separate Accounts.
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§ 16.20.060
Consideration in Lieu of Payment.
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§ 16.20.070
Advancement of Funds by City.
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§ 16.20.080
Subdivider Construction of Major Thoroughfare—Reimbursement.
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§ 16.20.090
Joint Powers Authority.
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Chapter 16.22
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
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§ 16.22.010
Certificate from Tax Collector—Treasurer.
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§ 16.22.020
Security.
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§ 16.22.030
Apportionment.
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Chapter 16.24
PARCEL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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§ 16.24.010
Content and Form.
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§ 16.24.020
Final Parcel Map Required.
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§ 16.24.030
Signatures Required.
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§ 16.24.040
Method of Approval.
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§ 16.24.050
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
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Chapter 16.26
FINAL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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§ 16.26.010
Content and Form.
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§ 16.26.020
Final Tract Map Required.
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§ 16.26.030
Signatures Required.
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§ 16.26.040
Method of Approval.
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§ 16.26.050
Filing with the Council.
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§ 16.26.060
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
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Chapter 16.28
WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
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§ 16.28.010
Waivers and Exceptions Permitted.
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§ 16.28.020
Types of Subdivisions Eligible.
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§ 16.28.030
Waiver Procedure.
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§ 16.28.040
Waiver Does Not Establish Lots.
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§ 16.28.050
Time to Record a Certificate of Compliance.
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Chapter 16.30
REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
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§ 16.30.010
Reversion Authorized.
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Chapter 16.32
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
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§ 16.32.010
Approval.
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§ 16.32.020
Procedure.
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§ 16.32.030
Appeal to Planning Commission.
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Chapter 16.34
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
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§ 16.34.010
Application—Approval.
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§ 16.34.020
Parcel Map Optional.
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§ 16.34.030
Appeal.
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Chapter 16.36
MERGER OF LOTS
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§ 16.36.010
Authority to Merge Lots.
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§ 16.36.020
Recordation of Notice.
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§ 16.36.030
Notice of Intent to Determine Status.
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§ 16.36.040
Request for Hearing on Determination of Status.
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§ 16.36.050
Hearing—Time, Date and Place.
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§ 16.36.060
Hearing—Evidence—Determination of Status.
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§ 16.36.070
Failure to Request Hearing—Determination of Merger.
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§ 16.36.080
Determination Not to Merge—Release of Notice of Intent to Determine Status— Recordation, Clearance Letter.
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§ 16.36.090
Failure to Comply with This Chapter.
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Chapter 16.38
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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§ 16.38.010
Exceptions for Lots Recorded Prior to 1963 or Dedicated for Cemetery Purposes.
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§ 16.38.020
Compliance with Title Required.
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§ 16.38.030
Penalty—Injunction.
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§ 16.38.040
Noncomplying Transfer Voidable.
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§ 16.38.050
Environmental Impact.
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Chapter 16.40
NOTICES OF VIOLATION
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§ 16.40.010
Notice of Intention to Record Notice of Violation.
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§ 16.40.020
Receipt of Evidence.
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§ 16.40.030
Planning Commission Determination.
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§ 16.40.040
Release by Certificate of Compliance.
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