The subdivider shall improve, or agree to improve, all streets or highways in the subdivision. Improvements shall be installed to permanent line and grade to the satisfaction of the county engineer in accordance with standard specifications of the county on file in the office of the county engineer. The minimum improvements which the subdivider makes, or agrees to make, prior to acceptance and approval of the final map or parcel map shall be:
A. 
Pavement Requirements. The minimum requirements for street improvements shall be three inches of road mixed asphalt surfacing or three inches of asphalt concrete as specified in Section 38 and 39 of the standard specifications of Inyo County. The aforesaid pavements shall be placed on an aggregate base as specified in Section 26 of the standard specifications.
B. 
Grading, curbs, sidewalks, gutters and cross gutters, drainage and drainage structures necessary to the proper use and drainage of streets and highways and to the public safety shall be provided. Curbs, gutters and cross gutters shall be required on districts zoned R-l, R-2, R-3, R.M.H. and C-l, C-2 and C-3. The advisory agency may waive the requirements of curbs, gutters and sidewalks if topography or any other conditions make such improvements unreasonable or impractical.
C. 
A water system shall be required for all final maps; the water system shall meet the requirements of the county and shall be installed with mains of sufficient size and having a sufficient number of outlets to furnish adequate domestic water supply as required by the Uniform Building Code for each lot of a final map and to provide adequate fire protection as required by the county fire marshal to meet local neighborhood needs, including fire hydrants and laterals therefor. For four or less lots, adequate fire protection as required by the county fire marshal including fire hydrants and laterals therefor shall be required when a fire protection system is reasonably available near the subdivision.
D. 
A central sewage collection system will be provided for each subdivision containing five or more lots. For four or less lots, sanitary sewer facilities will be provided where an outfall sewer is reasonably available. However, the advisory agency may waive the requirements of this section upon a showing of good cause that the waiver would not pose any long term sewage disposal problems on any of the lots in question.
E. 
Services from public utilities, where provided, and from sanitary sewers shall be made available for each lot in such manner as will obviate the necessity for disturbing the street pavement, gutter, culvert and curb, when service connections are made. Final street and sidewalk surfacing shall not be completed until all utility facilities have been
F. 
Utility Installations. Utility lines, including, but not limited to, electric, communications, street lighting and cable television shall be required to be placed underground for all final maps. The subdivider is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section, and he shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities. For the purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment in an underground system may be placed aboveground but not in the public right-of-way. The advisory agency may waive the requirements of this section if topographical, soil or any other conditions make such underground installations unreasonable or impractical. This section shall not apply to utility lines which do not provide service to the area being subdivided.
(Ord. 409, 1981; Ord. 477 § 2, 1983)
The plans and profiles of all improvements required by the provisions of this section, as well as of other improvements proposed to be installed by the subdivider in, over or under any street or right-of-way, easement or parcel of land where improvements are required or proposed, shall be filed with the county engineer. If all detailed plans and profiles of improvements are not filed with the county engineer at the time of filing of the final map or parcel map, the faithful performance bond (Section 16.44.010) shall include a guarantee that the remaining plans and profiles will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the county engineer. In all cases where topography controls the design, all detailed plans and profiles of improvements required by the county engineer must be submitted at the time of filing of final map or parcel map.
(Ord. 409, 1981; Ord. 516 § 2, 1984)
Where grading or filling or stripping of vegetation is not done concurrently with the final map or parcel map improvements and bonds required therefor, no grading or filling or stripping of vegetation within the boundaries of the subdivision shall be permitted until the advisory agency has given approval and has provided for any necessary interim erosion control and planting to protect adjoining private and public property and the general welfare, a grading permit has been issued in accordance with such conditions and the required grading bond has been filed.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
Prior to the filing of the final map or parcel map, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the county whereby the subdivider agrees to furnish all necessary equipment and materials and to complete all required uncompleted improvements within the time specified by the agreement. Improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the public works department. Upon submission of improvement plans and profiles for subdivision improvements under the jurisdiction of the county engineer, the subdivider shall deposit the fees for plan checking and inspection with the department of public works. The fees for plan checking and inspection shall be set by resolution by the board of supervisors of Inyo County.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
In any subdivision where the subdivider proposed to plant trees or shrubs in the streets, the subdivider shall first secure from the public works director in coordination with the director of parks and recreation approval of the type or species, location and maintenance of such trees and shrubs.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
The public works director in cooperation with the director of parks and recreation shall advise subdividers and their successors in interest in the selection and care of trees or shrubs to be planted in any required planting strip reservation on private property.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
A. 
In the event that fences, walls, underground power or telephone facilities, sanitary sewers, other means of sewage disposal, or storm drains (other than structures incidental to road improvement) are installed or are to be installed as a part of the improvement of a division of land, plans, profiles, specifications and all necessary details of the proposed construction shall be submitted to the county engineer not later than the time of submitting the final map or parcel map for checking and shall be subject to final approval by the county engineer before such final map or parcel map shall be approved; provided, however, that a subdivider may deposit the final map or parcel map with the county surveyor for preliminary review prior to formally submitting it for checking.
B. 
Such plans, profiles and specifications shall show full details of the proposed improvement which shall conform to the standards of the county.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
Prior to the approval by the board of supervisors of a final map or parcel map with dedication or the filing of a parcel map with the county recorder, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the county whereby, in consideration of the acceptance of dedications offered on the final map and the approval of the final map, or the dedications offered by separate instrument for the parcel map, the subdivider agrees to furnish all necessary equipment and material and to complete such work within the time specified in such agreement.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
Areas reserved for school sites, fire stations or other public uses shall be reserved by separate agreement and as such for a period of one year after completion of development of a subdivision, or five years after recording the final map, whichever is less, during which time the public agency involved shall have the option of acquiring the same. Each such area shall be designated as a single lot on the final map. When the advisory agency finds this reserved area would create an undue hardship on the subdivision or subdivider, upon the written request of the subdivider and after a public hearing, the advisory agency may waive this section.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
The county board of supervisors finds that the public interest, convenience, health, safety and welfare require the establishment of adequate park and recreation facilities to serve the residents of the county. It is the purpose and intent of this requirement that new residential developments consisting of fifty-one lots or more shall assist the county in meeting the county's obligation and responsibility to provide adequate park and recreation facilities through the dedication of land for park and recreation purposes. The county board of supervisors establishes requirements, policies and standards for park and recreation development, collection of fees, dedication of land, and the use of fees and land for park and recreation purposes.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
The board of supervisors has determined that in-lieu fees shall be assessed by using the following schedule based on the fair market value of each vacant residential parcel or lot.
Value of Parcel or Lot
$7,500
$7,501
$14,501
$21,501
$28,501
 
or under
$14,500
$21,500
$28,500
and up
In-lieu Fee
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
$150.00
(Ord. 409, 1981; Ord. 516 § 4, 1984)
A. 
At the time the final map is approved, the advisory agency shall designate the time of commencement of the expenditure of funds for development of the park and recreational facilities serving the subdivision.
B. 
All park and recreation fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be placed in a special fund independent of the general fund and expended only for park and recreation acquisition and development.
C. 
Fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be utilized for providing mini-parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, regional parks and other special recreational facilities as are identified in the general plan, or other plans as approved and authorized by the board of supervisors.
D. 
The county shall be separated into five sub-areas for park and planning purposes as depicted in Exhibit A, incorporated in this chapter by reference. Fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall only be expended for park and recreation purposes at parks described by a resolution to be adopted by the county board of supervisors which are located within the planning area within which they are collected.
E. 
The park and recreation department shall endeavor to seek state and federal funds to supplement the park and recreation fees and/or land collected or acquired pursuant to this chapter.
F. 
The director of parks and recreation shall report to the board of supervisors if deemed necessary by the board of supervisors on the operation and administration of this chapter including the amount of fees collected, land acquired, park and recreation facilities developed and recommended changes to this chapter as are appropriate to its purpose and intent.
(Ord. 409, 1981; Ord. 516 § 5, 1984)
The board of supervisors does adopt a map entitled "Park and Recreational In-Lieu Fee Utilization Map," showing areas within which in-lieu fees have been or will be collected, and where funds shall be allocated (see Exhibit A on file with the parks and recreation department). Legal description of districts are as follows:
A. 
District I. The area shall be shown on Exhibit A with the following clarification: The southeast boundary shall consist of that area of the county from the intersection of State Highways 395 and 168 easterly on 168 to Cedar Flat; thence northerly along Forest Service Road 4S01 through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine area to the northeast corner of the Inyo-Mono County Line. The southwest boundary shall begin in the town of Big Pine at the intersection of State Highways 395 and 168 southerly along 395 to Crocker Street to the Inyo National Forest and along Forest Service Road 9502 to its end at First Falls Campground; thence along the trail past Big Pine Lakes and continuing westerly to Bishop Pass on west boundary of Inyo County.
B. 
District II. Boundaries shall be as indicated on Exhibit A with the following clarification: The east boundary shall begin at Westgard Pass thence southerly and easterly along the westerly southerly crest of the Deep Springs Valley Drainage Basin to the crest of the Inyo Mountains; to the unnamed road providing access to the White Swan Mine; thence continuing southerly along the unnamed road to State Highway 190 to its intersection with the northerly boundary of T.19S of the Mt. Diablo Base & Meridian (MDB&M); thence westerly along the northerly boundary of T.19S to the easterly boundary of R.39E; thence southerly along the easterly boundary of R.39E to the northerly boundary of the Naval Reservation Boundary (United States Naval Weapons Center).
C. 
District II—Sub-areas.
1. 
Area 2A shall be all of District II excepting that part lying southerly of the northerly boundary of T.21S, MDB&M;
2. 
Area 2B shall be all of District II excepting that part lying northerly of the northerly boundary of T.21S, MDB&M.
D. 
District III. All that area within Inyo County lying within the boundary of and being part of the Naval Reservation known as the United States Naval Weapons Center.
E. 
District IV. All that area within Inyo County excluding the areas shown on Exhibit A and described herein as Districts I, II, III and V.
F. 
District V. All that area within Inyo County lying within the easterly boundary of the Death Valley National Monument.
(Ord. 409, 1981; Ord. 516 § 6, 1984)
The provisions of this and the following sections shall apply to all residential subdivisions consisting of fifty-one parcels or more as a condition to the approval of final subdivision maps in Inyo County. Every subdivider who subdivides land which under applicable zoning may be used for residential purposes shall dedicate a portion of land, pay an in-lieu fee, or receive credit for private reservation of land for the purpose of providing park and recreational facilities to serve future residents of such subdivisions. In-lieu fees shall be based upon the fee schedule found in Section 16.40.120.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
A. 
Subdivider. At the time of filing a tentative map for approval, the owner of the property shall, as a part of such filing, indicate whether they desire to dedicate property for park and recreational purposes, pay in-lieu fee or whether they desire to receive credit for private park and recreation facilities. If they desire to dedicate land for this purpose, they shall designate the area thereof on the map as submitted. If the subdivider wishes to receive credit for private open space, open space covenants, or other instruments as provided in this chapter, for private park and recreation facilities, shall be submitted to the advisory agency for its review.
B. 
Park and Recreational Use Land-Amount of Land Dedication. In subdivisions containing fifty-one lots or more, the board of supervisors shall require either a dedication of land equal to four hundred thirty-five square feet per parcel, unless credit for private parks is granted, an in-lieu park fee is paid or a combination of both is approved, as provided in this chapter.
C. 
Prerequisites for Approval of Final Map. Where dedication is required, it shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. If land is accepted for dedication by the board of supervisors, it shall be conveyed to Inyo County at the time that the map is recorded with the county recorder. Where fees are required by this chapter, the same shall be deposited with the county prior to the approval of the final map. Open space covenants, or other instruments as provided in this chapter, for private park or recreational facilities must be approved by the advisory agency and shall be recorded contemporaneously with the final map.
(Ord. 409, 1981; Ord. 516 § 7, 1984)
The board of supervisors finds that it is in the public interest to encourage and promote the provision of private park and recreation facilities in subdivisions and other residential developments in the county. In order to encourage the provision of private park and recreation facilities, one-hundred percent credit may be obtained for private park and recreation dedication requirements if the advisory agency makes findings that the following standards and criteria have been met prior to approval of the final subdivision map:
A. 
The park and/or recreation facility is to be owned and maintained by the future owner(s) of the development;
B. 
That the advisory agency has determined that it is in the public interest to grant such credit and has approved the necessary easements, covenants and/or instruments;
C. 
That evidence has been provided that the private ownership and maintenance of the area will be adequately provided for by recorded written agreement, covenants or restrictions;
D. 
That the use of the private area is restricted for park and recreational purposes by an open space easement or other instrument which cannot be defeated or eliminated without the permission of the board of supervisors. Such easements or instruments shall have been approved by the county counsel's office and the advisory agency;
E. 
That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open areas required to be maintained by the zoning and building ordinances and other regulations, shall not be, and have not been included in the computation of the amount of space in such private areas; and
F. 
That the facilities proposed:
1. 
Are in substantial compliance with the provisions of the general plan, or adopted community or specific plans,
2. 
Are appropriate to the recreation needs of the future residents of the development, and
3. 
Will substitute for the park lands otherwise required to be dedicated in meeting the recreational needs of the residents.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to industrial subdivisions, nor do they apply to condominium projects which consist of the subdivision of air space in an existing apartment building which is more than five years old when no new dwelling units are added, nor do they apply to parcel maps for a subdivision containing less than five parcels for a shopping center containing more than three hundred thousand square feet of gross leasable area and no residential development or use.
(Ord. 409, 1981)
A. 
If the county establishes, increases or imposes a fee or fees as a condition of approval of a development project on or after January 1, 1989, the county shall do all of the following:
1. 
Identify the purpose of the fee;
2. 
Identify the use to which the fee is to be put. If the use is for financing public facilities, the facilities shall be identified;
3. 
Determine how there is a reasonable relationship between the fee's use and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed;
4. 
Determine how there is a reasonable relationship between the need for a public facility and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed;
5. 
For those development projects on which a fee is imposed for a public facility the county shall determine the relationship between the fee and the cost of the public facility attributable to the development on which the fee is imposed.
B. 
Upon receipt of a fee subject to this section, the county shall deposit, invest, account for, and expend the fees pursuant to Section 53077 of the Government Code.
C. 
The county shall make findings once each fiscal year with respect to any portion of the fee remaining unexpended or uncommitted in its account five or more years after deposit of the fee to identify the purpose of which the fee is to be put and to demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it was charged.
D. 
The county shall refund to the then current record owner or owners of the development project or projects on a prorated basis the unexpended or uncommitted portion of the fee, and any interest accrued thereon, for which need cannot be demonstrated pursuant to this subdivision.
(Ord. 853 § 1, 1988)