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City of Dana Point, CA
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2024-07-02
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Code of Ordinances
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Title 7 Subdivisions
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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Miscellaneous Provisions
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Business Regulations
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Health and Sanitation
Ttl 7
Subdivisions
Ch 7.01
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 7.01.010
Title.
§ 7.01.015
Purposes.
§ 7.01.020
Prohibitions.
§ 7.01.025
Director of Community Development.
§ 7.01.030
Subdivision Manual.
§ 7.01.035
Planning Commission to Serve as Subdivision Committee.
§ 7.01.040
City Council as Appeal Body.
§ 7.01.045
Processing and Filing Fees.
Ch 7.02
DEFINITIONS
§ 7.02.010
Map Act Prevails.
§ 7.02.015
Zoning Code, Grading Code—Map Act Definitions Apply.
§ 7.02.020
Subdivision Code Definitions.
§ 7.02.025
Definitions (A).
§ 7.02.030
Definitions (B).
§ 7.02.035
Definitions (C).
§ 7.02.040
Definitions (D).
§ 7.02.045
Definitions (E).
§ 7.02.050
Definitions (F).
§ 7.02.055
Definitions (G).
§ 7.02.060
Definitions (H).
§ 7.02.065
Definitions (I).
§ 7.02.070
Definitions (L).
§ 7.02.075
Definitions (M).
§ 7.02.080
Definitions (N).
§ 7.02.085
Definitions (O).
§ 7.02.090
Definitions (P).
§ 7.02.095
Definitions (Q).
§ 7.02.100
Definitions (R).
§ 7.02.105
Definitions (S).
§ 7.02.110
Definitions (T).
§ 7.02.115
Definitions (U).
§ 7.02.120
Definitions (V).
§ 7.02.125
Definitions (W).
§ 7.02.130
Definitions (X).
§ 7.02.135
Definitions (Y).
§ 7.02.140
Definitions (Z).
Ch 7.03
TYPES OF MAPS PERMITTED
§ 7.03.005
Types of Maps.
§ 7.03.010
Tentative Tract Maps.
§ 7.03.020
Tentative Parcel Maps.
§ 7.03.030
Final Tract Maps.
§ 7.03.040
Final Parcel Maps.
§ 7.03.050
Exceptions.
§ 7.03.060
Exclusions and Designated Remainder Parcels.
§ 7.03.070
Vesting Tentative Maps.
Ch 7.04
TENTATIVE MAPS—REQUIREMENT FOR FILING
§ 7.04.010
Types of Maps Covered.
§ 7.04.015
Form and Contents.
§ 7.04.020
Who May File.
§ 7.04.025
Certification of Ownership.
§ 7.04.030
Title Report.
§ 7.04.035
Environmental Documents.
§ 7.04.040
Soils Report.
§ 7.04.045
Additional Information.
Ch 7.05
TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
§ 7.05.010
Types of Maps Covered.
§ 7.05.015
Filing.
§ 7.05.020
Copies to Concerned Agencies.
§ 7.05.025
Time for Action.
§ 7.05.030
Reports and Recommendations.
§ 7.05.035
Review of Tentative Maps.
§ 7.05.040
Substitution of Revised Maps.
§ 7.05.045
Meetings and Hearings.
§ 7.05.050
Notice.
§ 7.05.055
Zoning Conformance.
§ 7.05.060
Findings Required.
§ 7.05.065
Additional Findings Required.
§ 7.05.070
Modification of Maps and Conditions of Approval.
§ 7.05.075
Period of Validity—Extensions.
§ 7.05.080
Appeal of Tentative Map to City Council.
Ch 7.08
STANDARDS OF DESIGN
§ 7.08.010
Conformance with Standards of Design.
§ 7.08.015
Consistency with General Plan.
§ 7.08.020
Compliance with Zoning.
§ 7.08.025
Boundary Lines.
§ 7.08.030
Lots/Parcels.
§ 7.08.035
Arterial Highways.
§ 7.08.040
Private Streets.
§ 7.08.045
Restricted Access to Highways.
§ 7.08.050
Street Widths.
§ 7.08.055
Dead-End or Cul-de-Sac Streets.
§ 7.08.060
Local Street and Highway Grades.
§ 7.08.065
Curved Local Street and Highway Radii.
§ 7.08.070
Local Street Lengths.
§ 7.08.075
Local Street and Highway Corner Cutoffs and Corner Radii.
§ 7.08.080
Sidewalks and Pedestrianways.
§ 7.08.085
Bicycle and Equestrian Trails.
§ 7.08.090
Street Lighting.
§ 7.08.095
Underground Utility Lines.
§ 7.08.100
Sewers.
§ 7.08.105
Drainage and Erosion Control.
§ 7.08.110
Man-Made Slopes.
§ 7.08.115
Parks.
§ 7.08.120
Landscaping and Screening.
§ 7.08.125
Coastal Zone Subdivisions.
§ 7.08.130
Rivers and Streams.
§ 7.08.135
Fire Protection.
§ 7.08.140
Dangerous Areas to be Removed or Controlled.
§ 7.08.145
Deviations from Standards of Design.
§ 7.08.150
Floodplain.
Ch 7.10
DEDICATION
§ 7.10.010
Required Dedication for Public Use or Benefit.
§ 7.10.015
Transfer of Ownership Required for Private Use or Benefit.
§ 7.10.020
Vehicular Access Rights and Abutters' Rights to Arterial Highways and Local Streets.
§ 7.10.025
Elementary School Sites.
§ 7.10.030
Dedications for Utilities.
§ 7.10.035
Method of Dedication.
§ 7.10.040
Exceptions.
Ch 7.12
IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION AND SECURITY
§ 7.12.010
Improvements Required.
§ 7.12.015
Subdivisions of Four or Less Parcels.
§ 7.12.020
Standards.
§ 7.12.025
Improvement Plans.
§ 7.12.030
Agreements in Lieu of Improvements.
§ 7.12.035
Plan Checking, Engineering and Inspection Fees.
§ 7.12.040
Improvement Security.
§ 7.12.045
Release of Security.
§ 7.12.050
Monumentation.
§ 7.12.055
Extension of Time.
Ch 7.14
FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION OR IMPROVEMENT
§ 7.14.010
Local Park Fees.
§ 7.14.015
Drainage Fees.
Ch 7.18
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEES
§ 7.18.010
Definitions.
§ 7.18.015
General Plan Applicability.
§ 7.18.020
Joint Powers Authority.
Ch 7.20
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
§ 7.20.010
Certificate from Tax Collector-Treasurer.
§ 7.20.015
Security.
§ 7.20.020
Apportionment.
Ch 7.22
PARCEL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
§ 7.22.010
Content and Form.
§ 7.22.015
Final Parcel Map Required.
§ 7.22.020
Signatures Required.
§ 7.22.025
Method of Approval.
§ 7.22.030
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
Ch 7.24
FINAL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
§ 7.24.010
Content and Form.
§ 7.24.015
Final Tract Map Required.
§ 7.24.020
Signatures Required.
§ 7.24.025
Method of Approval.
§ 7.24.030
Filing with the City Council.
§ 7.24.035
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
Ch 7.26
WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
§ 7.26.010
Waivers and Exceptions Permitted.
§ 7.26.015
Types of Subdivisions Eligible.
§ 7.26.020
Waiver Procedure.
§ 7.26.025
Waiver Does Not Establish Parcels.
§ 7.26.030
Time to Record a Certificate of Compliance.
§ 7.26.035
Waiver for New Condominium Project.
Ch 7.28
REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
§ 7.28.010
Reversion Authorized.
§ 7.28.015
Content and Form of Petitions for Reversion to Acreage.
§ 7.28.020
Subdivision Committee Review.
§ 7.28.025
City Council Hearing.
Ch 7.30
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
§ 7.30.010
Approval.
§ 7.30.015
Procedure.
§ 7.30.020
Appeal to City Council.
Ch 7.32
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
§ 7.32.010
Application—Approval.
§ 7.32.015
Parcel Map Optional.
§ 7.32.020
Appeal.
Ch 7.33
MERGER OF PARCELS
§ 7.33.010
Authority to Merge Parcels.
§ 7.33.015
Recordation of Notice.
§ 7.33.020
Notice of Intent to Determine Status.
§ 7.33.025
Request for Hearing on Determination of Status.
§ 7.33.030
Hearing—Time, Date and Place.
§ 7.33.035
Hearing—Evidence—Determination of Status.
§ 7.33.040
Failure to Request Hearing—Determination of Merger.
§ 7.33.045
Determination Not to Merge—Release of Notice of Intent to Determine Status— Recordation Clearance Letter.
§ 7.33.050
Failure to Comply with this Chapter.
Ch 7.34
NOTICES OF VIOLATION
§ 7.34.010
Tentative Notices of Violation.
§ 7.34.015
Receipt of Evidence.
§ 7.34.020
Subdivision Committee Determination.
§ 7.34.025
Release by Certificate of Compliance.
Ch 7.36
DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES
§ 7.36.010
Purpose.
§ 7.36.015
Parkland Dedication Requirements.
§ 7.36.020
Standards for Determining the Amount of Dedicated Parkland.
§ 7.36.025
Maximum Amount of Dedicated Parkland Which May be Required.
§ 7.36.030
Adjustments to the Amount of Dedicated Parkland Which May be Required to Account for Private Open Space.
§ 7.36.035
Application of Parkland Dedication Requirements to Subdivision Containing Lots and Parcels Likely to be Further Subdivided.
§ 7.36.040
Improvements to Dedicated Parkland and Adjoining Public Rights-of-Way.
§ 7.36.045
Use of Dedicated Parkland.
§ 7.36.050
Payment of In-Lieu Fees for Park and Recreation Purposes.
Ch 7.37
URBAN LOT SPLITS
§ 7.37.010
Purpose.
§ 7.37.020
Definitions.
§ 7.37.030
Permit Procedures.
§ 7.37.040
Objective Development Standards.
§ 7.37.050
Enforcement and Remedies.
Ttl 8
Buildings and Construction
Ttl 10
Animal Control, Welfare and Licensing Requirements
Ttl 11
Peace, Morals and Safety
Ttl 12
Vehicles and Traffic
Ttl 13
Parks and Recreational Facilities
Ttl 14
Streets and Sidewalks
Ttl 15
Water and Sewers
Ttl 16
(Reserved)
Statutory References
Ttl SR
Statutory References for California Cities
Tables
Ttl OL
Ordinance List and Disposition Table
Zoning Code
Ttl 9
Zoning
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Title 7
Subdivisions
Chapter 7.01
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 7.01.010
Title.
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§ 7.01.015
Purposes.
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§ 7.01.020
Prohibitions.
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§ 7.01.025
Director of Community Development.
chevron_right
§ 7.01.030
Subdivision Manual.
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§ 7.01.035
Planning Commission to Serve as Subdivision Committee.
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§ 7.01.040
City Council as Appeal Body.
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§ 7.01.045
Processing and Filing Fees.
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Chapter 7.02
DEFINITIONS
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§ 7.02.010
Map Act Prevails.
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§ 7.02.015
Zoning Code, Grading Code—Map Act Definitions Apply.
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§ 7.02.020
Subdivision Code Definitions.
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§ 7.02.025
Definitions (A).
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§ 7.02.030
Definitions (B).
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§ 7.02.035
Definitions (C).
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§ 7.02.040
Definitions (D).
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§ 7.02.045
Definitions (E).
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§ 7.02.050
Definitions (F).
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§ 7.02.055
Definitions (G).
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§ 7.02.060
Definitions (H).
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§ 7.02.065
Definitions (I).
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§ 7.02.070
Definitions (L).
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§ 7.02.075
Definitions (M).
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§ 7.02.080
Definitions (N).
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§ 7.02.085
Definitions (O).
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§ 7.02.090
Definitions (P).
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§ 7.02.095
Definitions (Q).
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§ 7.02.100
Definitions (R).
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§ 7.02.105
Definitions (S).
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§ 7.02.110
Definitions (T).
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§ 7.02.115
Definitions (U).
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§ 7.02.120
Definitions (V).
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§ 7.02.125
Definitions (W).
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§ 7.02.130
Definitions (X).
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§ 7.02.135
Definitions (Y).
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§ 7.02.140
Definitions (Z).
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Chapter 7.03
TYPES OF MAPS PERMITTED
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§ 7.03.005
Types of Maps.
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§ 7.03.010
Tentative Tract Maps.
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§ 7.03.020
Tentative Parcel Maps.
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§ 7.03.030
Final Tract Maps.
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§ 7.03.040
Final Parcel Maps.
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§ 7.03.050
Exceptions.
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§ 7.03.060
Exclusions and Designated Remainder Parcels.
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§ 7.03.070
Vesting Tentative Maps.
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Chapter 7.04
TENTATIVE MAPS—REQUIREMENT FOR FILING
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§ 7.04.010
Types of Maps Covered.
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§ 7.04.015
Form and Contents.
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§ 7.04.020
Who May File.
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§ 7.04.025
Certification of Ownership.
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§ 7.04.030
Title Report.
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§ 7.04.035
Environmental Documents.
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§ 7.04.040
Soils Report.
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§ 7.04.045
Additional Information.
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Chapter 7.05
TENTATIVE MAPS—PROCEDURES
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§ 7.05.010
Types of Maps Covered.
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§ 7.05.015
Filing.
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§ 7.05.020
Copies to Concerned Agencies.
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§ 7.05.025
Time for Action.
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§ 7.05.030
Reports and Recommendations.
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§ 7.05.035
Review of Tentative Maps.
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§ 7.05.040
Substitution of Revised Maps.
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§ 7.05.045
Meetings and Hearings.
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§ 7.05.050
Notice.
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§ 7.05.055
Zoning Conformance.
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§ 7.05.060
Findings Required.
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§ 7.05.065
Additional Findings Required.
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§ 7.05.070
Modification of Maps and Conditions of Approval.
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§ 7.05.075
Period of Validity—Extensions.
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§ 7.05.080
Appeal of Tentative Map to City Council.
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Chapter 7.08
STANDARDS OF DESIGN
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§ 7.08.010
Conformance with Standards of Design.
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§ 7.08.015
Consistency with General Plan.
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§ 7.08.020
Compliance with Zoning.
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§ 7.08.025
Boundary Lines.
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§ 7.08.030
Lots/Parcels.
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§ 7.08.035
Arterial Highways.
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§ 7.08.040
Private Streets.
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§ 7.08.045
Restricted Access to Highways.
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§ 7.08.050
Street Widths.
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§ 7.08.055
Dead-End or Cul-de-Sac Streets.
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§ 7.08.060
Local Street and Highway Grades.
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§ 7.08.065
Curved Local Street and Highway Radii.
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§ 7.08.070
Local Street Lengths.
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§ 7.08.075
Local Street and Highway Corner Cutoffs and Corner Radii.
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§ 7.08.080
Sidewalks and Pedestrianways.
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§ 7.08.085
Bicycle and Equestrian Trails.
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§ 7.08.090
Street Lighting.
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§ 7.08.095
Underground Utility Lines.
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§ 7.08.100
Sewers.
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§ 7.08.105
Drainage and Erosion Control.
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§ 7.08.110
Man-Made Slopes.
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§ 7.08.115
Parks.
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§ 7.08.120
Landscaping and Screening.
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§ 7.08.125
Coastal Zone Subdivisions.
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§ 7.08.130
Rivers and Streams.
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§ 7.08.135
Fire Protection.
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§ 7.08.140
Dangerous Areas to be Removed or Controlled.
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§ 7.08.145
Deviations from Standards of Design.
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§ 7.08.150
Floodplain.
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Chapter 7.10
DEDICATION
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§ 7.10.010
Required Dedication for Public Use or Benefit.
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§ 7.10.015
Transfer of Ownership Required for Private Use or Benefit.
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§ 7.10.020
Vehicular Access Rights and Abutters' Rights to Arterial Highways and Local Streets.
chevron_right
§ 7.10.025
Elementary School Sites.
chevron_right
§ 7.10.030
Dedications for Utilities.
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§ 7.10.035
Method of Dedication.
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§ 7.10.040
Exceptions.
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Chapter 7.12
IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION AND SECURITY
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§ 7.12.010
Improvements Required.
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§ 7.12.015
Subdivisions of Four or Less Parcels.
chevron_right
§ 7.12.020
Standards.
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§ 7.12.025
Improvement Plans.
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§ 7.12.030
Agreements in Lieu of Improvements.
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§ 7.12.035
Plan Checking, Engineering and Inspection Fees.
chevron_right
§ 7.12.040
Improvement Security.
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§ 7.12.045
Release of Security.
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§ 7.12.050
Monumentation.
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§ 7.12.055
Extension of Time.
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Chapter 7.14
FEES IN LIEU OF DEDICATION OR IMPROVEMENT
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§ 7.14.010
Local Park Fees.
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§ 7.14.015
Drainage Fees.
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Chapter 7.18
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEES
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§ 7.18.010
Definitions.
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§ 7.18.015
General Plan Applicability.
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§ 7.18.020
Joint Powers Authority.
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Chapter 7.20
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
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§ 7.20.010
Certificate from Tax Collector-Treasurer.
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§ 7.20.015
Security.
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§ 7.20.020
Apportionment.
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Chapter 7.22
PARCEL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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§ 7.22.010
Content and Form.
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§ 7.22.015
Final Parcel Map Required.
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§ 7.22.020
Signatures Required.
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§ 7.22.025
Method of Approval.
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§ 7.22.030
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
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Chapter 7.24
FINAL MAPS—REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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§ 7.24.010
Content and Form.
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§ 7.24.015
Final Tract Map Required.
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§ 7.24.020
Signatures Required.
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§ 7.24.025
Method of Approval.
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§ 7.24.030
Filing with the City Council.
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§ 7.24.035
Filing with the County Recorder and County Surveyor.
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Chapter 7.26
WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
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§ 7.26.010
Waivers and Exceptions Permitted.
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§ 7.26.015
Types of Subdivisions Eligible.
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§ 7.26.020
Waiver Procedure.
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§ 7.26.025
Waiver Does Not Establish Parcels.
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§ 7.26.030
Time to Record a Certificate of Compliance.
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§ 7.26.035
Waiver for New Condominium Project.
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Chapter 7.28
REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
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§ 7.28.010
Reversion Authorized.
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§ 7.28.015
Content and Form of Petitions for Reversion to Acreage.
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§ 7.28.020
Subdivision Committee Review.
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§ 7.28.025
City Council Hearing.
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Chapter 7.30
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
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§ 7.30.010
Approval.
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§ 7.30.015
Procedure.
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§ 7.30.020
Appeal to City Council.
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Chapter 7.32
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
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§ 7.32.010
Application—Approval.
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§ 7.32.015
Parcel Map Optional.
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§ 7.32.020
Appeal.
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Chapter 7.33
MERGER OF PARCELS
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§ 7.33.010
Authority to Merge Parcels.
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§ 7.33.015
Recordation of Notice.
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§ 7.33.020
Notice of Intent to Determine Status.
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§ 7.33.025
Request for Hearing on Determination of Status.
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§ 7.33.030
Hearing—Time, Date and Place.
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§ 7.33.035
Hearing—Evidence—Determination of Status.
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§ 7.33.040
Failure to Request Hearing—Determination of Merger.
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§ 7.33.045
Determination Not to Merge—Release of Notice of Intent to Determine Status— Recordation Clearance Letter.
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§ 7.33.050
Failure to Comply with this Chapter.
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Chapter 7.34
NOTICES OF VIOLATION
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§ 7.34.010
Tentative Notices of Violation.
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§ 7.34.015
Receipt of Evidence.
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§ 7.34.020
Subdivision Committee Determination.
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§ 7.34.025
Release by Certificate of Compliance.
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Chapter 7.36
DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES
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§ 7.36.010
Purpose.
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§ 7.36.015
Parkland Dedication Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.020
Standards for Determining the Amount of Dedicated Parkland.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.025
Maximum Amount of Dedicated Parkland Which May be Required.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.030
Adjustments to the Amount of Dedicated Parkland Which May be Required to Account for Private Open Space.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.035
Application of Parkland Dedication Requirements to Subdivision Containing Lots and Parcels Likely to be Further Subdivided.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.040
Improvements to Dedicated Parkland and Adjoining Public Rights-of-Way.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.045
Use of Dedicated Parkland.
chevron_right
§ 7.36.050
Payment of In-Lieu Fees for Park and Recreation Purposes.
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Chapter 7.37
URBAN LOT SPLITS
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§ 7.37.010
Purpose.
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§ 7.37.020
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 7.37.030
Permit Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 7.37.040
Objective Development Standards.
chevron_right
§ 7.37.050
Enforcement and Remedies.
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