This chapter provides standards for the dedication and improvement
of highway and parkway rights-of-way in conjunction with the development
of new or modified structures and uses, to ensure that adequate areas
are provided to accommodate motor vehicles, other allowed vehicles,
and pedestrians, in compliance with the standards specified by the
Zoning Map and General Plan.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)
A.
Dedication. The dedication requirements of this chapter
apply to any proposed construction or change of use which the review
authority determines will affect the existing vehicular or pedestrian
circulation system in the vicinity of the project.
B.
Improvements. An applicant may be required to provide public
right-of-way improvements in conjunction with the approval by the
city of structures, changes in the land use of the site, or major
remodeling.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)
A.
Dedication Requirement. When any portion of a site abuts
a parkway, major or secondary highway, or street, a dedication sufficient
to accommodate the project as determined by the Director of Public
Works shall be required if:
B.
Exception to Dedication Requirement. Dedication shall not
be required to the extent that it will reduce the area or width of
a parcel to less than the minimum area required for parcels by Article
19-2 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses).
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1058 § 41, 2019)
A.
Location of Improvements. Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and
drainage structures, where required, shall be constructed at the grade
and location specified by the Community Development Director, unless
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage structures that are deemed
adequate by the Director of Public Works already exist within the
present right-of-way, or on property the owner has agreed to dedicate.
All these improvements shall comply with the standards established
by the Director of Public Works.
B.
Timing of Improvements. All improvements shall be constructed
concurrently with the project, and shall be completed before final
building inspection or the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1058 § 42, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)
A.
Contract to Make the Improvements. If the Director of Public
Works determines that good and sufficient reasons, and unusual circumstances
exist, the Director may enter into a contract with the property owner
to allow the owner to defer the improvements. The improvements shall
be completed within the time specified in the agreement to improve.
B.
Deposit. The contract shall not be executed unless it is
accompanied by a deposit in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount
which the Director of Public Works determines is equal to the estimated
costs for the city to manage and construct the required improvements,
including administrative overhead and legal fees. If savings and loan
certificates or shares are deposited, the owners shall assign the
certificates or shares to the city.
C.
Forfeit Due to Failure. If the responsible persons fail
to complete any improvement within the time specified in an agreement,
the Director of Public Works may determine that the improvement work
or any part thereof is incomplete.
1.
The
city shall provide written notice in the following manner:
2.
Upon
determining that the work is incomplete, the Director of Public Works
may cause the forfeiture of all or a portion of the deposits given
for the faithful performance of the work, or may cash any instrument
of credit on deposit with the city, in the amount necessary to complete
the required improvements.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1058 § 43, 2019)
The applicant shall pay a fee as determined by the Director
of Public Works, to fund traffic improvements or programs sufficient
to offset debits charged to the city by the Los Angeles County Congestion
Management Agency as a result of the project.
(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1058 § 44, 2019)
