The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all existing public street and alley rights-of-way located within the limits of the city. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to conflict with or supersede dedications of property for public use or improvements thereof pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act and this title. It is the intention of this chapter to provide safe and adequate public access to streets, alleys, ways and utility service.
(Prior code § 26-300)
A. 
No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair or improve any building, structure, or off-street parking facility without complying with the provisions of this chapter.
B. 
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms "enlarge," "alter," "repair" or "improve" mean construction where the gross floor area thereof equals or exceeds fifty percent of the gross floor area of the originally constructed building, structure or off-street parking facility as determined by the permit services administrator.
(Prior code § 26-301)
A. 
Every person, firm or corporation erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing or improving any building, structure or off-street parking facility shall provide for the construction of street, alley and utility improvements as follows:
1. 
A street roadbase and pavement capable of supporting an axle load of twenty thousand pounds shall be provided in conformance with street width standards of this title and the circulation element of the general plan, except as otherwise provided in this chapter; the minimum width between curbs shall be twenty-four feet; there shall be standard concrete curbs; concrete gutters of two feet; concrete sidewalks and drainage facilities, the size of which shall be to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Where the director of public works finds that the right-of-way width, topography or other constraints prohibits sidewalk construction, a graded area shall be provided behind the curb in a size and manner to be determined by the director of public works.
2. 
Where necessary to facilitate public utilities and provide for uniform utility servicing of a lot or parcel subject to this chapter, a six-foot-wide easement shall be dedicated to the city along all street frontages adjoining the lot or parcel on which the building, structure or off-street parking facility is to be constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired or improved.
3. 
The planting of street trees along the street frontages adjoining the parcel of land undergoing construction. The type and the location of the trees shall be as designated by the director of public works.
4. 
An alley roadbase and pavement capable of supporting an axle load of twenty thousand pounds shall be provided with a minimum dedication and improvement width of twenty feet; gutter and drainage facilities; alley apron where such alley adjoins any street; all to the satisfaction of the city engineer.
B. 
The improvements required by this chapter shall be installed along all street and alley frontages adjoining the parcel of land undergoing construction including any additional improvements as required pursuant to Section 12.12.040
C. 
All improvements required by this section shall be constructed or installed in accordance with the standards of the city and specifications under permit from the city engineer. All such improvements shall be of alignment, grade and transition satisfactory to the city engineer.
D. 
A reduction in the required city standards may be permitted only where the applicant has shown and the director of public works has found that special circumstances, such as topography, safety or other planned public improvements make such reduction in standards necessary.
E. 
Any party aggrieved by a determination by the city engineer or director of public works pursuant to this chapter, may appeal such approval or denial to the council of the city pursuant to Chapter 2.88
(Prior code § 26-302)
A. 
Where the director of public works finds that the proposed improvements or use of real property will cause (1) an increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or (2) will increase the burden on the general public by requiring the city to improve, repair or maintain the streets or alley abutting the real property upon which proposed improvements or use is contemplated; or (3) will constitute a burden upon existing streets or alleys and render same inadequate or unsafe for transportation, or public utilities or to provide general city services; or (4) will create a need for additional right-of-way, the following shall be required as a condition of approval of such proposed use, improvements or issuance of a building permit.
B. 
The improvements as set forth in Section 12.12.030(A)(1) and (A)(4) shall be extended to include the unimproved portion of the roadway and/or alley between the parcel undergoing construction and the nearest improved public street and/or alley, or there shall be dedicated additional rights-of-way as needed to mitigate such needs.
(Prior code § 26-303)
The permit services administrator shall withhold final approval of any construction, enlargement, alteration, repair or improvement of any building, structure or off-street parking facility, and shall withhold acceptance for public utility connection thereto until such time as the requirements of this chapter are fully satisfied and the city engineer has attested to same.
(Prior code § 26-304)
If a public street or alley right-of-way has been paved by private contract or otherwise by certain owners of property, at no expense to the city, or, if the cost and expenses of such paving are shared by the city and certain owners of property, with or without the additional aid of some governmental agency, and then if other owners who have not, either themselves or their assignors, contributed toward the cost of such public street or alley paving, desire to construct, enlarge, alter, repair or modify any building, dwelling, or other structure or off-street parking facility on a lot or parcel adjoining such public street or alley, the city engineer shall collect proportionate share fees and shall authorize the refunding of such fees which are collected within ten years from the date of the installation of the public street or alley paving to the owners who contributed toward the cost of the installation of the street or alley paving; provided, however, that such owners file a written application, together with the necessary supporting affidavits within six months after the completion of the public street or alley paving, setting forth the properties for which they are contributing and also the total cost to them, and other necessary information; otherwise, such fees shall revert to the general fund of the city; provided further, that the total amount of such fees refunded to the owners shall not exceed the total amount contributed by the owners toward that portion of the cost of the public street or alley paving serving property not owned by them; the total amount to be as estimated and as verified by the city engineer.
(Prior code § 26-305)