A. 
All streets, highways, alleys, ways, easements, rights-of-way and lots or parcels of land shown on the final tract or parcel map and intended for public use shall be offered for dedication for public use by appropriate certificate on the title page unless approved otherwise by the City Engineer. All irrevocable offers of dedication shall also be shown by appropriate certificate on the title page.
B. 
When vehicular access rights from any lot or parcel to any highway or street are restricted, such rights shall be offered for dedication to the City by the appropriate certificate on the title sheet, and the words "VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF NORWALK" shall be lettered along the highway or street adjacent to the lots or parcels affected on the final map.
C. 
All streets, highways, alleys, ways, easements, rights-of-way and other public improvements offered for dedication shall be designed, developed and improved to the standards of the City and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
D. 
Each major or secondary highway shall conform in width and substantially in alignment to that shown or indicated in the City's general plan or any highway plan approved by the City Council, and shall conform to any plan of traffic arteries or to any similar plan adopted pursuant to any proceeding for any public improvement affected by or related to any subdivision which has been initiated or approved by the City Council prior to the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map by the Planning Commission.
E. 
The street system of local streets in the proposed subdivision shall relate to the existing streets in the area adjoining the subdivision and boundary connections to adjoining unsubdivided property may be required.
F. 
Collector streets and neighborhood entrance street rights-of-way shall be not less than 60 feet in width. Minor or local streets of a loop, cul-de-sac or non-collector design shall be not less than 54 feet in width. Service roadway rights-of-way shall be not less than 42 feet in width.
G. 
Cul-de-sac streets shall not exceed 500 feet in length unless a greater length is approved by the City Engineer, and shall be provided with a turning area at the terminus thereof with a minimum right-of-way radius of 45 feet.
H. 
Dead-end streets and alleys shall not, without approval of the City Engineer, exceed 250 feet in length and shall be provided with a turning area approved by the City Engineer, at or near the terminus thereof.
I. 
Street intersections shall be as nearly at right angles as practicable. The block corners at such intersections shall be rounded, with a minimum curve radius of 15 feet at the intersection of local and collector streets, and a minimum curve radius of 20 feet at the intersection of a local or collector street with a major or secondary highway and at the intersection of two major highways, two secondary highways or a major and secondary highway. A diagonal cut-off substantially equivalent to rounding the block corner may be permitted.
J. 
No private streets shall be permitted in any subdivision, except where the Planning Commission determines that a private street system will adequately serve the proposed subdivision, will not be a substantial detriment to the adjoining properties, will not disrupt or prevent the establishment of an orderly street pattern within the City, and will be constructed, improved and maintained in accordance with standard specifications for City streets. The Planning Commission may require such guarantees and may impose such conditions as it deems necessary to carry out these, provisions and the other ordinances, rules and policies of the City.
K. 
Street design and standards, and plans and specification therefor, shall conform to City street standards and requirements and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The City Engineer may approve for subdivisions such modifications of City street standards and requirements as he or she is authorized to make by the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council establishing such standards and requirements in other cases.
L. 
Alleys maybe required at the rear of all lots fronting on major and secondary highways and at the rear of multifamily residential, commercial or industrial lots. Alleys shall be dedicated and improved to a width of not less than 20 feet; and where alleys intersect, a cutoff of not less than 10 feet along each alley shall be provided.
M. 
A pedestrian walk right-of-way of not less than 10 feet may be required through the approximate middle of blocks which are excessively long, or to provide convenient access to schools, parks, playgrounds, shopping centers or adjacent streets or highways.
(Prior code § 26-7.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
A. 
Private streets, alleys or ways will be permitted only when the welfare of the occupants of the subdivision will be better served and the public welfare will not be impaired through the use thereof or the kinds of improvements thereon.
B. 
Such private streets, alleys or ways shall not be offered for dedication and shall be shown on the final tract or parcel map as parcels designated alphabetically.
C. 
All private streets, alleys or ways shall be designed, developed and improved to the standards of the City and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
D. 
All such access ways shall be governed by maintenance agreements, which agreements shall be approved by the City and made a part of the deeds to the affected property.
(Prior code § 26-7.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
A. 
When storm drains are necessary for the general use of lot or parcel owners in the subdivision and such storm drains are not to be installed in the streets, alleys or ways of such subdivision, then the subdivider shall offer to dedicate upon the final tract or parcel map thereof the necessary rights-of-way for such facilities.
B. 
When the property being subdivided, or any portion thereof, is so situated as to be in the path of the natural drainage from adjoining, unsubdivided property, and no street, alley or way within the subdivision is planned to provide for the drainage of such adjoining property, the subdivider shall dedicate drainage rights-of-way adequate to provide in the future for the ultimate drainage of the adjoining property.
(Prior code § 26-7.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
The City may require any subdivider who develops or completes the development of one or more subdivisions in the City to dedicate such land, or pay fees in lieu thereof, to the school district serving the subdivision as the City shall deem to be sufficient for the purpose of constructing thereon such elementary schools as are necessary to assure residents of the subdivision adequate public school service, pursuant to California Government Code Section 66478.
(Prior code § 26-7.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
The City may require that areas of real property within the subdivision be reserved for parks, recreational facilities, fire stations, libraries or other public uses, subject to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66479.
(Prior code § 26-7.10; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
The City may require that improvements installed by the subdivider for the benefit of the subdivision shall contain supplemental size, capacity or number for the benefit of property not within the subdivision, and that such improvement shall be dedicated to the public pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66485 and 66486.
(Prior code § 26-7.11; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
The City may require dedication by the subdivider of improvements such as rights-of-way, easements and construction of reasonable off-site and on-site improvements for the parcels being created, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66411.1.
(Prior code § 26-7.12; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
A. 
Authority. The ordinance codified in this section is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by California Government Code Section 66477. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any subdivisions exempted from dedication requirements by California Government Code Section 66477.
B. 
Requirements. As a condition of approval of a final tract map or parcel map for a residential subdivision, a subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, at the option of the City, as determined at the time of approval of the tentative map. The City Council at the time of approval of the Final Map may authorize the payment of these fees to be made in accordance with the planned phasing for the development of the property; provided, however, that, phased payments shall not be permitted when the total development consists of 50 units or less. Such land dedication, and/or fee in lieu thereof, shall be used for parkland, park and recreational purposes.
C. 
Standards.
1. 
Because Norwalk is a developed City with very substantial park and recreation facilities available, a standard of only one acre per 1,000 persons shall be used as the appropriate ratio for a proper, well-balanced recreational program as it relates to local facilities and to supplement existing recreational facilities in lieu of the general standard of three acres per 1,000 residents, and except as otherwise provided by California Government Code Section 66477(b).
2. 
Based on the 1980 U.S. Census, population density for the purposes of this section shall be 3.43 persons per single-family dwelling unit and 3.07 persons per multiple-family dwelling unit.
3. 
Based on the preceding, 149.41 square feet of land per single-family dwelling unit and 133.73 square feet of land per multiple family dwelling unit shall be dedicated. If a fee in lieu of dedication is required, the amount of such fee shall be based on the average estimated fair market value of the land being subdivided which would otherwise be required to be dedicated. "Fair market value" shall be determined as of the time of filing the final map, in accordance with the following:
a. 
The fair market value shall be based upon the current assessed value, modified to equal market value in accordance with the current practice of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise provided herein.
b. 
If the subdivider objects to such evaluation, he or she may, at his or her expense, request an independent appraisal of the property by a qualified real estate appraiser approved by the City, which appraisal may be accepted by the City Engineer if found reasonable.
c. 
The City and the subdivider may agree as to the fair market value.
4. 
Where private open space for parkland, park and recreational purposes, in excess of front setbacks and other open space zoning requirements, is provided in a proposed subdivision, and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, partial credit, not to exceed 50% of the parkland requirement, may be given for such excess open space against the requirements of land dedication or payment of fees in lieu thereof, if the Planning Commission or City Council finds that it is in the public interest to do so, subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. 
The subdivider shall submit for review and approval by the City a plan for installation of private recreation facilities to be used in common by residents of the subdivision.
b. 
The front setbacks and other open spaces required to be maintained by the Zoning Ordinance shall not be included in the private recreational facilities.
c. 
The use of the private recreational facilities shall be restricted for parkland, park and recreational purposes by recorded covenant which shall run with the land in favor of the future owners of the property and which cannot be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the City or its successor.
D. 
Choice of Land or Fees.
1. 
The procedure for determining whether the subdivider is to dedicate land, pay a fee, or both, shall be as follows:
a. 
At the time of filing a tentative map for approval, the owner of the property shall, as part of such filing, indicate whether he or she desires to dedicate property for parkland, park and recreational purposes or whether he or she desires to pay a fee in lieu thereof. If he or she desires to dedicate land for this purpose, he or she shall designate the area thereof on the tentative map as submitted.
b. 
At the time of the tentative map approval, the Planning Commission or City Council, if appealed, shall determine, as a part of their approval, whether to require a dedication of land within or adjacent to the subdivision, payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both.
c. 
Where dedication is provided, it shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Where fees are provided, they shall be deposited with the City prior to the approval of the final map except that the City; as provided for in subsection B of this section, may authorize the payment of fees in accordance with an approved phasing plan. Where phased payments are provided, the total in lieu fees due for the subdivision shall be prorated on a per unit basis. The fees for each phase shall be calculated based upon the number of units within that phase and the total payment for that phase shall be deposited with the City prior to the issuance of any building permits for the units within that phase.
2. 
Determination by the Planning Commission or City Council as to whether to accept a land dedication or to require payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by consideration of the following:
a. 
Open Space and Recreational Element of the City's general plan.
b. 
Topography, geology, access and location of land in the subdivision available for dedication.
c. 
Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for dedication.
3. 
The determination of the Planning Commission or City Council as to whether land shall be so dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive; provided, however, that any land proposed to be dedicated shall be approved as acceptable by the City. In accordance with California Government Code Section 66477(g), only the payment of fees may be required in connection with subdivisions containing 50 parcels or less.
E. 
Limitation on Use of Land or Fees. The land and/or fees received by the City pursuant to this section shall be used only for the purpose of providing parkland, park and recreational facilities to serve the subdivision for which received, and the location of the land and amount of fees shall bear a reasonable relationship to the requirements for and use of the parkland, park and recreational facilities by the future residents of the subdivision. Any fees collected under this section shall be committed within five years after the payment of such fees or the issuance of building permits on one-half of the lots created by the subdivision, whichever occurs later.
(Prior code § 26-7.13; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)