The ordinance codified in Chapters 16.04 through 16.28 is adopted to supplement and implement the Subdivision Map Act together with any amendments thereto and may be cited as the "Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Orange." The regulations contained in this title shall apply to all subdivisions hereafter made, entirely or partially within the incorporated territory of the City.
(Prior code 10010(a)(1); Ord. 474; Ord. 22-78)
All subdivisions shall provide for proper grading and erosion control, including the prevention of sedimentation or damage to off-site property, in compliance with applicable City standards.
(Prior code 10010(a)(2); Ord. 474; Ord. 22-78)
Whenever reference is made to any portion of the ordinance codified in this title or other ordinance or statute, such reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made.
(Prior code 10010(b); Ord. 22-78)
This title incorporates by reference all City standards and specifications for subdivision maps and improvements. All tract and parcel maps shall conform both to the provisions of this title and all provisions of City standards and specifications which shall be in effect at the time of application for map approval. Copies of City standards and specifications are on file with the Department of Public Works and Water Department of the City.
(Prior code 10010(c); Ord. 22-78)
Except as otherwise defined in this title, all terms used in this title, which are defined by the applicable state law, together with any amendments thereto, are used in this title as so defined, unless from the context hereof it clearly appears that a different meaning is intended.
(Prior code 10011; Ord. 22-78)
Advisory agencies are charged with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed divisions of real property and the imposing of requirements or conditions thereon. The Community Development Director is designated as the advisory agency as that term is used in the Subdivision Map Act and in this title. Subject to the provisions and according to the procedures of this title, such agency shall make reports and recommendations to the City Planning Commission on all tentative and final tract maps.
(Prior code 10011(a); Ord. 22-78; Ord. 10-99; Ord. 3-03; Ord. 15-21, 2021)
If any one of the contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner does not conform to standards for minimum parcel size to permit use or development under a zoning, subdivision or other ordinance of this City, and at least one of such contiguous parcels or units is not developed with a building for which a permit has been issued, or which was built prior to the time such permits were required by the City, then such parcels shall be merged for the purposes of this title. Any or all parcels or units of land which merged prior to July 7, 1977, shall be deemed unmerged and separate parcels.
(Prior code 10011(b); Ord. 22-78)