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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0218ORDINANCE NO. 218 (1962 Series) AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DESIGN, IMPROVEMENT AND SURVEY DATA OF SUBDIVISIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND AND THE FORM AND CONTENT OF TENTATIVE, RECORD OF SURVEY AND FINAL MAPS THEREOF; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION.-HEREOF; AND DESIGNATING AN ADVISORY AGENCY;,SAID ORDINANCE BEINGIADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE SUB- DIVISION MAP ACT AS AMENDED, AND TO THE GENERAL POWERS OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, AND REPEALING.ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 1 (SECTION 9100. - 9100.8). OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CITY OF SAN "LUIS OBISPO. do BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. That Chapter 1, Article IX, Sections 9100 through 9100.8 of the Municipal Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, State of California, inconformity with the provisions of the "Subdivision'Map Act" and the "Land Surveyers Act" as now embodied in Ch. 2. Div. 4 of Pt. 2 and Ch. 15, Div. 3 of the Business and Profession Code of California, there is hereby added to the San Luis Obispo Municipal' Code Chapter 1, SUBDIVISIONS, of Article IX, consisting of the following section 9100 through 9100.13. 210 SECTION 9100 PURPOSE 1. For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare; the design, improvement and survey data of subdivision; and the form and content of tentative, record of survey and final maps thereof; and,the procedure to be followed in securing official approval thereof shall be governed by the provisions of the aforesaid acts adopted by the Legislature of the State of California, and by the additional provisions of this ordinance' and shall comply with the provisions of the General Plan and - Zoning Ordinance. 4. 2. Further, it is the purpose of this ordinance to encourage new concepts and innovations in the ar�;augement of building sites within subdivisions. Deviations from the traditional raechanical.approach to the subdivision of land are encouraged in order. to facilitate the ultimate development of the land in a manner that will be commensurate with conter:porary living patterns and technological prog ress. (See Examples on following page.) X E Y: PARK, PL A YGROUND, OPEN AREA rr APARTMENTS SHOPPING GHUR 3. The Planning Commission is hereby designated as the Ad- visoryAgency with respect to subdivisions as provided in the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California. 4. The Planning Commission shall have all the powers and duties with respect to tentative and final maps and the procedure relating there- to, which are specified by law and by this chapter. 5. There is hereby created a Subdivision Committee to consist of the Chairman of the Planning Commission, the City Engineer and the Plan- ning Director. Such committee shall have the powers and duties specified by law and this chapter. 6. There is hereby created a Subdivision Review Board, to con- sist of the Chairman of the Planning Commission or Planning Commission member designated by him, the City Engineer, Planning Director, dater Superintendent, Fire Chief and Director of Parks and Recreation. The Board shall have the pow- ers and duties specified by this Chapter and be advisor to the Planning Commis- sion. 9100.1 DEFINITIONS 1. "City Council" shall mean the Cite Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, State of California. 2. "City .Engineer" shall mean. the Engineer of the aforesaid Cite. 3. "City Street" shall mean any street, avenue, etc. accepted by the City Council. a. "Thoroughfare" is a street of general city-county importance, which is a limited access street carrying major traffic through several areas. b. "Major Street" is any street which carries traffic between difs• ferent areas of the city, and traffic entering from collector streets. c. "Collector Street" is a street which collects traffic from a sub- division or area to a major street (sometimes referred to as a Secondary Street) . d. ''Minor Street" is that which is used primarily for access to abutting properties. 3. 40 "City Planning Commission" shall mean the Planning Commission of said City and the Advisory Agency referred to in the State Map Act. 5e "Average Cross Slope" The average cross slope of an area is defined to be the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the vertical difference in elevation to the horizontal distance between two points on the perimeter of the area, with the line connecting the two points being essentially perpendicular to the contours between the two points. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to determine the average cross slope of a subdivision, which may be an area larger than the proposed subdivision, by measuring between two points on the perimeter of a reasonable .area surrounding the subdivision when such area has similar terrain; however, said area shall not exceed one -half of the area of the proposed subdivision; and shall also be empowered to designate different portions of any subdivision as having different cross slopes. In all cases the cross slope of an area shall be determined prior to any grading operations EXAMPLE I Elevation 150' v v 1000' Perimeter Perimeter 150" , 15 15% Average Crosse Slope - 1000' EXAMPLE II parcel s Perimeter Elevation 156' parcel ,& 1300': 4-- 1000° Perimeter 156' Average Cross Slope - 1300 .12 = 12 %, Parcel A _ 157' 1000' = 0156 - 1S.6%, Parcel B 55 6. "Design" refers to street alignment, grades and widths, alignment and widths of easements and rights- of -way for drainage and utilities, and lot area, width, depth, and shape and pattern as required in this ordinance 7. "Easement" shall mean an easement dedicated to and ac- cepted by the City, which shall be continuing and irrevocable unless formally abandoned by the City. 8. "Final Map" refers to a map prepared in accordance with this ordinance, which is designed to be placed on record. with the San Luis Obispo County Recorder. 9. "I?rprovement" refers to such street work, drainage needs and utilities, or other improvements to be .installed, cr agreed to be in- stalled by the subdivider on the land to be used for public streets, highways, ways and easements, as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and the surrounding area as a condition precedent to ap- proval and acceptance of the final map thereof. 10. "Lot" shall mean a parcel of land estah- li.shed, or to be es- tablished/by the Standard Subdivision Procedure, by Record of Survey or Minor Subdivision Procedure, as provided herein. 11. "Lot Wid.thsAverage" - the sum of the length of the front and rear lot line divided by two. In the case of irregularly- shaped lots having 4 or more` sides, "average lot width" shall be the sum of the length of two lines, drawn perpendicular to one side line at the widest and narrowest por- tions of the loft, divided by two ° 120 "Lot Depth�Average" - the sum of the length of the two side lines of the lot divided by two 13. "Lot Depth" - the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines, measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines 140 "Lot Line, Front" - in the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from the street, and in the case of a corner lot, a line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street, except in those cases where the latest tract deed restrictions specify another line as the front lot line. 15. "Lot Line, Rear" a lot line which is opposite and most dis- tant from the front lot line and, in the case of an irregular, triangular or, gore- _ shaped lot, a line within the lot, parallel. to and at the maximum distance from the front lot line, having a length of at least ten (10) feet, 16. "Lot Lines, Side" - Any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line 50 17 a "Owner" is the individual, firm, partnership or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under the ordin- ance. 18. "Record of Survey" shall mean any subdivision prepared, filed and approved in accordance with state law and. Section 9100, 10 of this ordinance. 19. "Standard Subdivision" shall mean any map prepared, filed and approved in accordance with the state law and Section 9 100. 8 of this ordinance. 20. "Subdivision, MAngr °" is any subdivision pf land into four (4) or less lots, each under five (5) ac;res, in. any 5 year periods 21. "Subdivision" shall mean any real property improved or un- improved, or portion thereof, shown can the 1958 -59 Assessment Roll of the City as a unit or as contiguous units. °which is divided for the purpose of sale or lease, whether immediate or €gtgre, by any person, firm gr.corpor- ation, or their assigns, within any period. The following, however, are not subdivisions within the meaning of this ordinance: a. Leasing of story- i, off-ices, apartments or similar space within buildings or spaces within a trailer park;. bo Mineral, Oil or C-as Leases, cemeteries, 22. "Subdivider" shall mo,4p a person, :Lirm, corporation, partner- ship or association who causes land to be subdivided into any amount of par- cels. 23. "Tentative Map" shall mean any map made for the purpose of showing the design of a proposed Subdivision or Record of Survey showing the existing conditions in and around it, prepared as required in this ordinance. SECTION 9100.2 REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE OF SUBDIVISION Subdivision design and improvements shall be required as set out in this , chaps 1 o Industrial Subdivisions: a. Minimum lot area and width for industrial subdivisions shall be as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance, but not less than 10, 000 sq. ft. and 80' of width R1 bo Street Designs Street design shall be as set forth in Section 9100.5.1 for industrial areas co Improvements: All improvements shall be as set out in Section 9100 , 5.2 d. Other regulations: All other regulations set out in this ordinance shall be complied with in the development of Industrial Sub- divisions. 2. Commercial Subdivisions: a. Minimum lot area and width for commercial subdivisions shall be 6000 sq. ft. and 50° in width, provided that the Planning Commission may reduce the lot sizes not more than 50 %o when the total lot size and land used for parking and, landscaping in undivided interest equals the required lot size. b. Street Design.: Street design shall be as set out in Sec- tion 9100.5.1 for Commercial area co Improvements: All. improvemcn.ts shall be as set out in Section "9100.5.2 d. Other regulations: All other regulations set out in this ordinance shall be complied with in the development; of Coni.mercial Subdivisions 3. Residential Subdivisions-. a. Minimum Lot Area and. width. shall be as set fort -h in the following table unless a greater lot size or width is stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance, except where the lot size is reduced through the use of Section 910004 A or B herein. This table shall serve as the criterion for gross lot den- sity requirements. 7. TABLF- -F LOT AREAS, WIDTHS AND DEF -HS Grading: Follow- ing portion of the - Topography of Area Min .Area Min. Frontage (l) Aver, Width. Aver. Depth Ratio -Max. Depth to Width ground surface shall remain in its natural state. (no cut or fill) (2) Flat 0.1010 Cross Slope 6,000 60' 60' 90' 2 -1/201 0% Hillside 10 -15% Cross Slope 8,500 70' 70' 120' 2 -1/201 20% Steep Hill- side 15 -20% Cross Slope 12,000 80' 80' 130' 301 30% Very Steep Hillside 20-25% Cross Slope 15,000 100° 100° 150' 1 -1 40% Ver- y Steep Hillside - 25-30% Cross Slope 25, 000' 1201 120' 200' 3,�1 60% Rugged. 30-35% Cross Slope 1 Acre 150' 150' 225' 301 7010 Very Rugged Above 35% Cross Slope 2 Acres 2001 2001 300' 301 80% (1) Width at front property line may be reduced by one - third, where the frontage abuts the outside of jany sharp curve and by one -half on panhandle develop- ment where topography exceeds 20% cross slope and not more than 1 lot is served by the panhandle. Sharp curve - Center line radius of less than 100' (2) Mass recontouring may be allowed when approved by the Planning Commis- sion, provided that such contouring shall be planted or reforested to approval of said Planning Commission. RP b.. 1. rovementse All design and imps ements shall be as set forth in this Section - 9100.3, 9100.4 and 9 100. 5 c. Regulations: All other regulations set out in this Ordin- ance shall be complied with in the development of Subdivisions. Section 9100. 3 GENERAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS 1 . I Blocks shall not be longer than 1, 200 feet between intersect- ing street lines, except on Major Streets and thoroughfares where longer blocks may be required. Lots with frontage on more than one street will not be permit- ted, except corner lots, unless, because of topographic conditions and then only upon approval of the Planning Commission and when access rights are released on one street. A one foot non - access strip, in addition to other easements, shall be dedicated to the City for the installation of a permanent wall, or fence when re- quired by the Planning Commission." 2. Improved Walkways not less than 10° in width may be required through blocks more than 9 00 feet in length and through other blocks where neces- sary to provide access to schools, parks and scenic easements or lake .frontage. *See Section 9100.3 (8) (e) 10 3. Easements not less than 5 feet wide shall be required on each side of all lots and 10 feet wide at the rear of all lots where necessary for poles, wires, drainage and water mains, or other utilities. The City Engineer may allow reduc- tion of the width when in his opinion a lesser width is justified. All pole lines shall be located in the rear except when \(otherwise approved by the Planning Com- mission. I � I I I I I i I �I I � i 1 �1. 4. Water Courses shall be shown as easements, and storm drains shall be placed in easements., The Planning Commission or City Engineer may require water courses to be placed entirely in underground conduits or adequate- ly fenced or otherwise improved. 5. Durable metal monuments consisting of iron pipes approved by the City Engineer shall be installed or referenced to the following locations: a. Boundary corners b. At intervals of not more than 500 feet along boundary lines c. At the beginning and ending of property line curves or P. 1 o at discretion of City Engineer d. Lot corners 10. 1 8 11 1 1 1 1 0 1 a 1 � 0 e 1 �1. 4. Water Courses shall be shown as easements, and storm drains shall be placed in easements., The Planning Commission or City Engineer may require water courses to be placed entirely in underground conduits or adequate- ly fenced or otherwise improved. 5. Durable metal monuments consisting of iron pipes approved by the City Engineer shall be installed or referenced to the following locations: a. Boundary corners b. At intervals of not more than 500 feet along boundary lines c. At the beginning and ending of property line curves or P. 1 o at discretion of City Engineer d. Lot corners 10. Standard monuments shall be placed along the center lines of public streets and alleys as follows. All intersections, all P e1 °s or beginning and ending of curves. 6. All lots shall abut on a street; unless approved as a "deep lot" subdivision by the Planning Commission, as provided in Section 9200.16 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 7. Building Setbacks shall be required at least as great as the applicable zoning requirements 8. Roads and Streets a. Existing streets shall be continued as required by the Planning Commission. b. Street stubs shall be required to adjacent unsubdivided property where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, they are necessary. co Streets shall .intersect at as near right angles as is prac.a ticable o Radius of curvature, where the propefty lines intersect, shall be a minimum of twenty (20) .feet. EXPRESSWAY 1 Foot Strip Cd) Subdivision Street 1.1 N- r a d. "T" or three -way intersections are preferable to four -way intersections, but may not be located closer than 150° to any other intersection. e. Reserve strips, where required to control access over certain lot lines or over the ends of street stubs, shall be dedicated to the City. f. Alleys may be required to be constructed in industrial, commercial and in multiple family areas where necessary to control access to thoroughfares and major streets. g. Cul -de -sac streets shall have the following limiting di- mensions: 40° Minimum Radius to Property Line on streets in hillside areas 50° Minimum Radius to Property Line on all other streets 500° Maximum Length Longer ul-de sac ., ay be allow ,d when c 1-�de- ac .se ves 12 or 1 ss 1 is . 30° Minimum Radius to curb, Hillside Area 40° Minimum Radius to curb, Flat Area h. Names for proposed new streets shall be submitted on the tentative map. i. Streets, rights -of -way and easements in any Standard Sub- division or Record of Survey Subdivision shall be offered for dedication. The City may, at its option, accept or reject any such offer. j. Streets shall conform, as to alignment and width to the of- ficial Master Plan for Streets and Highways of the City. 12. 9. Curve Radius Minimum center line radius on streets shall be: Major Streets 500 feet Collector Streets 250 feet Flat and Hillside, Minor 100 feet Steep Hillside, Minor 75 feet 10. Grades Maximum permitted, 15 per cent* Normal minimum permitted, 1 per cent** Maximum grade permitted on 'switchbacks' or curves with a radius of less than 200 feet shall not exceed 5 per cent. * Where topography makes it necessary, grades of not more than 20% may be allowed for distances not to exceed 400' from PI to PI of vertical curve, when approved by City Engineer. **Absolute minimum permitted, .3 per cent, when approved by City Engineer. SECTION 9100.4 OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS 1. Where a subdivider by written affirmation signifies his intent to enhance the livability and appearance of his proposed subdivision by using new concepts in the arrangement of lots, circulation pattern to serve such lots and by providing permanent Open Space within the neighborhoods in the proposed subdivision, and by providing appropriate means of access to parks, schools, shopping centers and other uses, he may use one of the following procedures: A. Improved Design based on density control and better community environment: The standards set out in Section 9100.2 may be varied only when gross density of an area is not increased more than 107., and where said design has the approval of the Planning Commission and where in the opinion of the Planning Commission (or on appeal to the City Council) said deviation will: 1. Produce a more desirable and livable community than the minimum requirements herein. 2. Create better community environment through dedica- tion of public areas, or setting out permanent scenic easements or Open Spaces; rearrangement of lot sizes, reforestation of barren areas. 3. Reduce the danger of erosion. 4. Reduce the area and unsightliness of cut and fill banks. 13. As an incentive to creating better overall communities, the Planning Commission may authorize deviations of up to 25% reduction in lot size but with no more than 1010 increase in density in the overall development. Said Planning Commission may authorize similar deviations from other.- standards here- in, where said deviations are for the purposes outlined above. Before any deviation based on improved design shall be authorized it shall be passed by not less than a two- thirds vote of the total mem�- bership of the Planning Commission, upon a finding that the variation as author- ized will result in a community which is a substantial improvement over the com- munity which could have been developed by following the requirements set out in Section 9100. 2. B. Improved design based on formula for per- manent a l t o cation of Op en Spa c e o- Where a subdivider by written of -• firmation of such intent elects to enhance the appearance and livability of his proposed subdivision by including permanent Open Space Wtherein, he may re- duce the lot sizes, set out in Section 9100. 2, in his proposed subdivision, pro- vided that he shall be governed as to minimum Open Space requirements by the following table: (1) To be held by the City in fee title, scenic easement instrument acceptable (i.e. restriction on development rights) . In applying the aforementioned table, no reduction in the minimum amount of Open Space referred in any subdivision may be permitted due to lot sizes in the subdivision which may be larger than those covered in said table. 14. 0 Z Q W U o N W a (n z �- N_ to w W 2 CD F- a0 J Z _Z p °C U- Z Z O a - PAR O m PK�P O ODD„ J o V7 °QfLN 00 N I_O m F- cr a � LL (`100 0 0 rn o Q���Pa 00 m v T W y W o �t4J \ O �O N 0 I� _� O O O q_ W 00 0 0 N IN IN W IN W W w J a Q x w < 00 --7 > > --77 > < a I MO ) p 6y Nd 6° N O 0 OD lSnJP��0 o0 o 0 0 '* (0 °D `I) I W r� , 0 ON O O N I'D JNJ� aO OL C, 00 N, Z°/ a w ao �p w Z Z yYI p �o (D L a 0 W 000! 0009 000'., 000, 000, _ W °0Z w LL Q ° ° °°c, fA 000x/ W 000, ° 0009 m 000`si a 000' 0 000 0- / w ° ° °_N `�' N 00 o o/' J o° °b 0006 00 09 000e J� 9100.0 SECTION S TREET DESIGN S � All rights -of -way to contain slope or provide slope easement. Parkways or Integral curb and sidewalk optional on approval of Planning Commission. Type of Street and Flat Areas (0 -10% Cross Slope) Hillside Areas (10 -15% Cross Slope) Adjacent Land Use Cross Section, any lot Cross Section for Lot Size 8500 Square Feet and above MINOR Residential 7 6 36e 56' ' 6 6• —30' 5 0' MINOR 6 10, 6� 10 Commercial, _ 40• 40' Industrial 6 0' 60 COLLECTOR Residential Commercial Residential Industrial COLLECTOR 6� 106� 10' Commercial Industrial 44 44.` 64 64' Industrial Commercial Industrial Commercial MAJOR Residential 6 ' 10! 077 1!!--77, 10� Commercial 64' 4! Industrial 84' 76' 84 Residential Commercial Residential Commercial Industrial Industrial THOROUGHFARE 6' 16 ! O All Areas 80' 100' .6 6� 6 10, 64: 28 Res. - In 152 — Commercial MAJOR Minimum 6� I ' Developed Areas Only 60' 60, 72' 76' 72' 76' Residential Commercial Residential Commercial Industrial Industrial SECTION 9100.E TREET DESIGN (Continued) All rights -of -way to contain slope or provide slope easement. Parkways or integral curb and sidewalk optional on approval of Planning Commission. Type of Street and Adjacent Land Use STEEP HILLSIDE AREAS (15% to 20% Cross Slop Cross Sections for lot sizes between 12, 000 VERY STEEP OR RUGGED AREAS (Above 20% Cross Slope) and 15, 000 square feet. Cross Sections for lot size over 15, 000 square feet. 7 ' MINOR Residential 6' 6' 4 30' 8' 26' 50' 50' Parking Bays must be required in R/W COLLECTOR Residential 6' 10' 40 6' 10' 40. MINOR Commercial & Industrial 52' 60' Residential Commercial 52' 60' Residential Commercial Industrial Industrial COLLECTOR Commercial, Industrial 6' 10' 4 4' 3 6' 64' 56' Industrial Commercial Industrial MAJOR _— Residential, Neighborhood 2' 2 , 2 2' Commercial 60' 60' 7 2' 7 2' commercial Industrial 6 .10 60' 2 6 6 72' Industrial Commercial Industrial Commercial SECTION 91000 5 SPECIFIC STREET DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS Street design. shall conform to the City of San Luis Obispo °s Engineering Standards, and to the requirements set in the following sections a. Where side slopes of street embankments extend onto private property, slope easements shall. be required. b. Minimum right -of -way width for alleys in commercial and industrial areas shall be 30° with 301 of paving. Multiple family areas;R /W 24 °0 P.W. 24' SECTION 9100 05.1. STREET .DESIGN t 16. SECTION 9100.5.2 IMPROVEMENT All improvements shall conform to the City of San Luis Obispo's "Standard Improvement Specifications" as adopted by the City Council. Any deviation shall be only with the written approval of the City Engineer. 1. Improvements to be installed by each subdivider shall include the following: a. Curb, gutter, sidewalk and walkways (or parking bays where required) . b. Water lines, gas and other utility services to serve each lot and stubbed to back of curb. c. Fire hydrants. d. Sanitary sewers and laterals to serve each lot and , stubbed to paving line prior to paving. e. Storm sewers, drains and channel improvements. f. Slope planting, silt basins or other forms of erosion control. g. Paved streets. h. Ornamental street lights. i. Street trees (Average 2 per lot or an average spacing of 35 feet whichever gives the greater number of trees.) J. Street signs at locations approved by the City Engineer. k. Stop signs. 1. Other traffic control signs required by the City Engineer. 2. The following off -site improvements may be required: a. The development of a domestic water supply, including storage facilities, or financial contributions for the improvement of any existing source of supply and the construction of transmission lines from that supply to the proposed development. 19. bo The development of sewage disposal facilities or financial, contributions for the improvement of any existing sewage disposal systems and the con- struction of transmission lines from the proposed improvements to the site of disposal co All necessary facilities for the transmission of stormwater from the proposed improvement to the nearest major and adequate storm drainage channel or facility ,,or financial contribution for the improve- ment thereof. do Properly graded, drained and paved access roads. e o The extension of other utilities. 3. In addition to all other requirements herein,. ao Improvement �Aror.k, including grading, shall not be commenced until improvement plans for such work have been submitted to and approved by the City Engir!eero b. All improvements shall be constructed under the in-, specti.on of, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. co Cost of inspection shall be borne by the subdivider and shall amount to 3% of the estimated construction costs of the improvements to be dedicated, as estab- lished by a preliminary cost estimate approved by the City Engineer. Reimbursement: shall be made to the developer if cost of inspection is Less than amount deposited SECTION 9100.6 DEVIATION FROM REQUIREMENTS VARIANCES BASED ON HARDSHIP. It is realized that there are certain parcels of land of such dimension, subject to such title restrictions, so affected by physical conditions and/or devoted to such use that it is impossi- ble for the subdivider to conform to all of the foregoing requirements when subdi- viding property. 1. The Planning Commission (or on appeal the City Council) may grant variances from the foregoing requirements, when all the following con- ditions are found to apply: i a. That any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjust- ment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistant with the limitations upon other properties in the same vicinity. b. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict literal application of this ordinance is found to deprive subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity. C. That under the circumstances of this particular case the variance, rather than the sections at issue in this ordinance, actually carries out the spirit and intent of this ordinance. SECTION 9100.7 TYPE OF SUBDIVISION 1. Whether the Standard Subdivision (Sec. 9100.8) or Minor Subdivision (Sec. 9100.10) or Record of Survey procedure shall be used in sub- dividing property shall be determined as hereinafter provided. A. CASE I. All proposed lots abut an existing state highway, county road or city street, and the only new roads which may be required are stubs for future development. 1. Four or less lots in a five year period - The Minor Subdivision Procedure shall be used. 2. Five or more lots - Either the Record of Survey or Standard Subdivision Procedure shall be used where each of the lots contains 2 -1/2 acres or more. B. CASE II. All proposed lots abut existing city streets, county road or will abut proposed new city streets within the subdivision. 1. Four or less lots in a five year period - The Minor Subdivision Procedure shall be used. 21. 2. Four or less lots - Where the owner or sub- divider wishes to dedicate and improve a city street from which to sell building sites from time to time at later dates, a Record of Survey Map shall be required. 3. Five or more lots - The Standard Subdivision Procedure shall be used on all subdivisions where any lot is less than 2 -1/2 acres. 4. Five or more lots - Either the Record of Survey or Standard Subdivision Procedure shall be used for lots above 2 -1/2 acres. SECTION 9100.8 STANDARD SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE 1. This procedure shall apply to all subdivisions, parts of subdivisions or any division of land, except as set out in Section 9100.1, Paragraph 21, a and b. 2. Prior to the filing of a tentative map of a subdivision a tract number shall be obtained from the County Surveyor. 3. Tentative Map. Data Required and Design. The initial action in connection with the making of a subdivision shall be the preparation of a tentative map or maps, which shall comply with Section 9100.2 as to design, and shall include the following data: a. A sketch at a minimum scale of 1" - 1000' indicat- ing the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region. Show land use in surrounding area. All to be on the tentative map. b. Name and address of record owner and subdivider. c. Name and address of surveyor or engineer, or per- son who prepared said tentative map. d. Date, north point (generally up on the map) and scale. Minimum scale 1" - 100'. Minimum map size 18" x 27". e. Names of all adjacent subdivisions; location of, names and width of adjacent streets, highways, alleys and ways, together with the type and loca- tion of street improvements thereon. 22. f. The contour of the land at intervals of not more than two (2) feet if the .general- slope of the land is less than ten (10) per cent or of not more than five (5),feet if the general slope of the land is greater than ten (10) per cent. g. Sufficient data to define the boundaries of the tract, or a legal description of the tract and blue border on reverse side of map to indicate tract boundaries h. Width, approximate location and purpose of all existing and proposed e4.,qements.,,, togrether with-----, IiiXI-d-in—g iin�d!,__� �s�_-_ri7st 6ns --api-ili.cal—ilre _,thereto.!, i. The width and approximate grade of all streets, highways, alleys and other rights-of-way proposed for dedication or not j. The approximate radii. of all curves. k. All. lots numbered,- the approximate dimensions of all lots,- lot areas shall be shown for all lots not rectangular in shape. 1. The approximate locations of areas subject to inun- dation by storm water overflow, and the location, width and direction, of flow of all water courses ex- isting and proposed. m. The location and outline to scale of each building, or structure within the subdivision, noting thereon whether or not such building or structure is to be removed from or remain in the, development of the subdivision, its future use n. Show approximate elevation at street intersections. o. The location, pipe size and approximate grades of proposed sewers, water line and underground storm drains, including the proposed location of fire hy- drants and street lights. p. The location of all trees over 4" in diameter (where stands of trees are located individual trees need not be shown, but as a group). 23. q, The location of existing fences, wells, cesspools, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground strucl- tures or sand, gravel or other excavation within two hundred (200) feet of any portion of the subdi- vision, noting thereon whether they are to be aban- doned or used. 4. Accompanying the tentative ir_ap shall be statements by the subdivider as follows: a. Statement as to existing zoning and as to proposed use. bo Statement as to intention of subdivider in regard to slope planting, erosion control and improvements to be constructed by him, as required in Section 9100.2 and other laws of the City. co Statement as to fron-, Bard fleprhs and builling lines d. Proposed source of supply and sewage dispos- al, indicating whether or not Section9100.5.2can be complied with e.o Type of tree planting proposed. (taken from official tree list) f. Proposed public areas to be dedicated or scenic ease- ments proposed° g. Statement as to development of lots (whether for sale as lots or fully developed house and lot) 5. A copy of any condition, restrictive reservation or coven- ant existing or proposed shall be attached to the above statement. 6. Tentative Map. Completeness and Filing a. A tentative map shall be considered complete for the consideration of the City Planning Commission when maps or sketches have been submitted. If the tract is a portion of a larger area which may be subdivided later, the tentative map should roughly indicate the ultimate plan for the whole 240 b, Twelve (1.2) copies of a tentative map, and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land shall be pre- sented to the Planning Director at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Subdivision Review Board meeting, at which the map will be formally filed, together with a fee of thirty dollars ($30. 00), plus one dollar per lot paid to the City Clerk to cover the cost of check- ing. 7. Tentative Map. Subdivision Review Board Approval. All tentative maps shall be reviewed by the Subdivision Review Board prior to filing any tentative map with the Planning Commission. Said Board shall meet with the subdivider or his representative within ten days after the submission of the tentative map, as required in this chapter. A. Said Board shall determine the following.- 1. The completeness and accuracy of the tentative maps and ancillary reports and the suitability of the land for purposes of subdi- visions. 2. Over -all design of the subdivision, and conform- ity with all pertinent requirements of this chapter and other laws and plans of the City. 3. Provisions for and suitability of street improve- ments, underground utilities, fire hydrants, ornamental electroliers, storm drains, streets, trees, sidewalks, including adequacy of the water supply, sewage dis- posal and easements for utilities and drainage 4. Provision for public areas including parks, schools, public utility facilities, etc. B. The Subdivision Board shall review the tentative map for compliance with this chapter and State Law. If any portion of the subdivision is in conflict with any of the requirements, then the Subdivision Board shall in- form the subdivider of such conflicts. C. The Subdivision Board may deem it advisable to recom- mend additional improvements, easements, dedications, etc. to be included, wherein the subdivider shall be duly informed of the nature of the recommendation at the time of said Board meeting. D. If, after analysis, it is found that the subdivision re- quires a significant amount of correction before said Board, deems it acceptable to bring it before the Planning Commission, the Board may require the subdivider to make the changes and reappear before said Board for further study. 25. E. Appeal If- the subdivider .feels the Subdivision Board has imposed requirements not acceptable to the subdivider, he may request ap- proval by the Planning Commission, In such a case the subdivider shall make known his intentions to said Board, whereupon the subdivision shall be placed on the Planning Commission agenda F. ,Report. The Subdivision Review Board shall make re- port on its determinations to the Planning Commission, and the City Council in relation to Section_ 91000"8(7) (A) . 8. Tentative Map. Action by Planning Commission. a. Actual filing of the map shall be deemed to be at the next open agenda of the Planning Commission meeting following the meeting of the Subdivision Review Board. The subdi- vider shall file seven (7) copies of the revised tentative map and a transparency of 7" x 10_.1/2" � The Planning Commission shall act on. any tentative map within 30 days of the date of filing unless this time period is extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the Planning Commis- sion. Failure of the Planning Commission to act within the time limits prescribed shall be deemed approval of the ten- tative map bo The Planning Commission shall determine whether a tenta- tive map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this ordinance and upon that basis approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove said map, and shall report such action directly to the subdivider, and shall also transmit to the City Council a ccpy of the tentative map and a copy of the resolution, setting forth the action of the commission thereon. ca The Planning Commission may also disapprove a tentative map because of flood and inundation hazards or slide areas and recommend protective improvements to be constructed as a condition precedent to approval of the map, A copy of the map and record of the action of the Planning Commission shall be forwarded to the City Council. 9. Tentative Maps. Appeal a< if the subdivider or other affected property owner is dis- satisfied with any action of the Planning Commission with respect tc the tentative map, or the nature and ex- tent of improvements recommended, he may, within 15 260 days after such action, appeal to the Cite Council for a public hearing thereon. The City Council shall hear the appeal, upon notice to the subdivider and the Planning Commission, unless the subdivider con- sents to a continuance, at its next succeeding regular meeting. At the hearing the City Council shall hear such testimony as the subdividerlor Planning Commis- sion, or their respective witnesse's or other competent persons may present. b. Upon conclusion of the hearing the City Council shall within thirty days declare its findings based upon the testimony produced before it. It may sustain, modify, reject or overrule any recommendations or rulings of the, Planning Commission and may make such findings as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this or- dinance 10. Improvement Plans After, the approval by the Planning Commission of the ten - tative map of any subdivision, the subdivider shall furnish the following infor- mation to the City Engineer and shall receive au�hori zw i.on of the City Council and City Engineer before s -ubmis sign of the final. map. a. A grading plan consisting of typical cross sections and final finished grades of all lots, roads, streets and highways in the proposed new subdivision, together with a profile shoeing the relationship between finish grades and existing center line grades. b. Complete plans and specifications, including elevations and grades of all utilities, streets, for any pipe culverts, drainage ways or structures necessary for drainage, ero- sion or public safety. co Estimated costs of improvements to be dedicated to the City or other public agency. The cost of estimate shall include 10% contingency d. Any other pertinent information required by the condi- tional approval. of the Planning Commission or by the City Council, and City Engineer. 27. 'SE,CTION 9100 0 9 FINAL MAP 1, Time Limit a. Within one year after approval or conditional ap- proval of the tentative map or maps, the subdivider may cause the subdivision or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final, map to be prepared in. ac- cordance with the tentative map as approved, or conditionally approved. Streets and easements need- ed for access to any such part shall be provided on or with the final map bo Upon application of the subdivider an extension of not exceeding one year may be granted by the City Council c. Any failure to record a final ;neap within one year from the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, or any extension thereof granted by the govern- ing body, shall terminate all proceedings . Before a final snap may thereafter, be recorded, a new tentative map shall be submitted. 2 o Final Map Form a o The final plan or, map shall be shade to a scale large enough to show the details clearly, minimum scale of 100 feet to the inch or larger, using more than one sheet if necessary to furnish the desired space. The original shall be drawn in black ink upon tracing cloth of good quality and the size of the sheets shall be 18" x 27 ", all sheets shall have 2" on left border and 1" on all other borders. b. Each sheet shall be numbered, the relation of one sheet to another clearly shown, and the number of sheets used in the map shall be set forth in the title of said map. If more than one sheet is necessary, an index map shall be required° c. The title of each such final map shall consist of a tract number and name, if any, conspicuously placed at the lower right -hand corner of the sheet followed by the words, "consisting of sheets" (showing the number thereof), followed by the words, "Lying within the City of San Luis Obispo". 280 d. The title sheet shall also cont 9i.n a sub -title giving a general description of the property being subdivided by reference to maps which have been previously re- corded or by reference to the plat of any U. S.. survey. Each reference in such description, to any tract or subdivision, shall be spelled out and worded i'dentic'al- ly with the original record thereof and references to book and page of record must be complete. 3. . Final Map. Data Required, The final map shall show the following: a. - Boundaries and Streets. The exterior boundaries of the property (shown in blue), the border lines and center lines of all proposed streets and alleys with their- widths and names, arsy other portions intended to be dedicated to the public use. In case of branching streets, the line of departure from one street to another shall be indicated . b. Adjacent Streets. The lines of all adjoining properties; the lines of adjacent streets and alleys, showing their .widths and names. c. Lot Lines and Numbers. All lot lines, and numbers for all lots, front yard liries, easements and their _purpo_ses.._ All lots are to be numbered consecutively throughout the subdivision, starting with the No. 1. d. Dimensions. All dimensions, both linear and angular, for locating boundaries of subdivisions, lots, street and alley lines, easements and building lines. The linear dimensions shall be expressed in feet and hundredths of a foot. e. Monuments. All permanent monuments, together with their descriptions showing fully and clearly their loca- tion and size, and if any points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated. f. Title and Description. Title and description of property being subdivided, showing its location and extent, points of compass, scale of plan, basis of bearing and name of subdivider and of engineer or surveyor platting the tract. 29 g. The boundaries of any areas within the proposed sub- division which are subject to periodic inundation by water. h. Private Restrictions. Any private restrictions shall be shown on the plat or reference to them thereon; and the plats shall contain proper acknowledgment of own- ers and mortgagees accepting said platting and restric- tions. i . City Boundaries. City boundaries which adjoin the subdivision shall be clearly designated and located in relation to adjacent lot or block lines. No lot shall be divided by a city boundary line. 4. Additional Material. the final map: The following additional material shall be submitted with a. Traverse Sheets.. The subdivider shall furnish the City Engineer, traverse sheets prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor, showing the mathemati- cal closure within one foot to 25, 000 feet of perimeter of the exterior boundary of the tract and of each block within the tract and each irregular lot. b. Guarantee of Title. The subdivider shall furnish to the City Council a guaranty of Title or letter from a compe- tent title company, certifying that the names of all per- sons whose consent is necessary to pass a clear title to the land being subdivided and all acknowledgments thereto appear on the proper certificates and are correct- ly shown on said map, both as to consents as to the making thereof and affidavits of dedication where neces- sary. Such guaranty shall be issued for the benefit of the City of San Luis Obispo and protection of the City Council and shall be continued complete up to the instant of recording. c. Improvement Agreement. The subdivider shall file an agreement for all improvements as herein required, and as may be further required by the City Council or by law, and shall secure the performance thereof by a good and sufficient surety bond executed by a responsible surety company to be approved by said Council, or an instrument of credit approved by said City Council; or in lieu of such surety bond or instrument of credit a cash deposit, which bond, instrument of credit or cash deposit shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the improvement _as estimated 30. by the City Engineer or by the City Council, provided however, that the subdivider may, at his option, in lieu of such agreement and bond or cash deposit, enter into a contract with the City Council, secured by a faithful performance bond or cash deposit in the manner and condition as provided by Section 1 l 612 of the Business and Professions Code of California and all other laws applicable thereto. d. Taxes. Prior to the filing of the Final Map the subdi- vider shall file with the Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo a certificate from the official computing redemptions in San Luis Obispo County and in the City of San Luis Obispo, showing that according to the re- cords of his office there are no liens against the subdivi- sion or any part thereof for unpaid State, County, Muni- cipal or local taxes or special assessments collected as taxes., except taxes or special assessments not yet pay- able As to taxes or special assessments collected as taxes not yet payable, the subdivider shall file with the. Clerk of the County of San Luis Obispo a certificate by each proper officer giving his estimate of the amount of taxes and assessments which. are a lien but which are not yet payable. Whenever any part of the subdivision is subject to a lien for taxes or special assessments collected as taxes which are not yet payable, the final Map shall not be recorded until the owner or subdivider executes and files with the Board of Supervisors a good and sufficient bond to be approved by the Board and by its terms made to inure to the benefit of the County upon the payment of all State, County, Municipal, and local taxes and all special assessments collected as taxes, which at the time the Final Map is recorded are a lien against the property but which are not yet payable. In lieu of a bond, a deposit may be made of money or negotiable bonds in the amount, and of the kind approved for securing deposits of public money. 5. Action on Final Map a. Completion. A Final Map shall be considered complete for filing when it complies with the previous section and is accompanied with the statements, agreements, cash and /or bonds required. b. . Filing. The subdivider shall file the following with the City Clerk: 31. 1, Two blueline copies, and a,. �7A x 10 -1/2" transparency of the Final Map; boundary traverse map, approved; im- provement plans; and a checking fee of thirty dollars ($30000), plus two dollars per lot, for such detailed ex- amination of Final Maps and field checking as may be necessary for the City Engineer to make his required cer- tification. Said map shall be accompanied by traverse sheets and work sheets showing the closure within allow- able limits of the exterior boundaries and of each irregular block and lot. 2. Title guarantee, deed restrictions, improvement agreement and bond with the City Clerk, if not previously filed. c. Department Approvals. The following functions shall be acted upon within 20 days after filing 1. The City Engineer shall examine the final map. if he shall determine that the surveys are correct and that said map is .technically correct, substantially conforms to the tentative map and any approved alteration thereof, and to the provi- sions of this ordinance and the state law, he shall so certi- fy on said map and transmit the same to the City Clerk. If he shall find that full conformity has not been made, he shall so advise the subdivider and afford him an opportunity to make the necessary changes. 2. The Secretary of the ]Manning Commission shall examine the final map. if he shall determine that the map substantially: conforms to the approved tentative map, he shall so certify on said map. 3. When filing is completed and approved as outlined, the City Clerk shall transmit the following as provided by the subdi- vider: An original linen, 1 duplicate cloth tracing and 1 duplicate transparency on vellum suitable for reproduction with all. accompanying statements, agreements, cash and /or bonds required (and the recording fee) to the City Council for consideration. d. Approval by City Council Upon, presentation of the above material by the City Clerk, as aforesaid., the City Council shall consider said map, the plan of subdivision and the offers of dedication. The City Council may reject any or all offers of dedication or require dedication of all proposed streets. an the event that improvements are required 32. under the terms of this ordinance or by law, the City Council shall approve a contract with the subdivider for posting a bond or cash deposit as provided here- in. In such case, when the agreement and bond or cash deposit have been approved by the City Attorney as to form, and by the City Engineer or City Council as to sufficiency, the City Council may consider the final map After the City Council shall determine that said map is in conformity to the requirements of this ordinance, it shall approve said map by resolution. In case the City Council shall determine that said map is not in conformity with the requirements of this ordinance, it shall disapprove said map, specifying reasons therefor and advising the subdivider of such disapproval. With- in ninety (9 0) days thereafter the subdivider shall file with the City Engineer a map altered to meet with ap- proval of the City Council and shall conform with the procedures specified herein 6. Recording The C?,ty Clerk, after approval by the City Council and after signatures and seals have been affixed, shall transmit the final map and duplicate cloth tracings, accompanied by the necessary recording fee, to the County Recorder. No map shall have any force or effect until it has been approv- ed by the City Council and no title to any property described in any offer of dedi- cation shall pass until recordation of the final. map SECTION 91000 10 MINOR. SUBDIVISION 11 ` to Where required by Section 91K.1 Y "erein, Minor Subdi- vision Maps shall be prepared and filed with the Planning Director, together with a filing fee of $10. 00i as follows: a. Design and Improvements. Division of property by this section shall, be governed as to Design by Sec- tions 9100 0 2 - 9100 0 3 herein; and may be governed as to improvements by Section 9100.5 herein bo Minor Subdivision Map Informaticno A legible ten- tative map drawn to scale and. j�� x 10 -1/2" in size on tracing paper shal.l. be prepared showing-, 330 ,n 1 o Name, address and phone number of person filing map 2. Name and legal designation of tract or grant in which the subdivision is located and ties to adjoining streets 3. Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the various items and loca- tion of the points, lines and areas shown, including: Elevations where topography is a vital factor; center lines of important water courses, areas subject to flood., roads (accur- ately located), existing structures, and dimen- sions c. Statements. Accompanying the tentative map shall be statements by the subdivider as to drainage, sur- facing or other required improvements to be construc- ted by him, and whether, proposed roads, widenings or street openings are offered for dedication. 2. Filing and Action on Minor Subdivision Map a. A statement regarding proposed improvements, and one reproducible tracing of the map shall be filed with the Planning Director at least three days prior to the time at which action is expected. He shall immediately transmit a copy of said map to each mem- ber of the Subdivision Committee and, if advisable, to each public utility serving the general area of the pro- posed minor subdivision. If the City Engineer finds compliance with applicable sections and the Minor Subdivision Map to be technically correct, he shall endorse a statement on it attesting to his examination thereof, and shall pre- sent it to the Subdivision Committee for approval Otherwise, he shall return it to the person who pre- sented it, together with a written statement of the changes necessary to make it conform to the require- ments of this ordinance Any utility company concerned may make a report to the Committee as to the adequacy of the proposed easements 340 • b. The Subdivision Committee. The Subdivision Committee shall determine whether the Minor Subdivision Map is in conformity with provisions of law and this ordinance as to design, drainage, road improvements and offers of dedication or deed. Upon this basis they shall, with- in 15 days: Approve; conditionally approve; or disapprove. The Committee shall report such action in writing to the subdivider. Any such approved map shall be recorded by the applicant. C. 1. Extension of Time. The time limits for acting and reporting on a Minor Subdivision, as provided in this Ordinance, may be extended upon mutual consent in writing of the person filing the map and the Subdivision Committee. 2. Appeal from the Action of the Subdivision Committee by applicant or any affected property owner roust be made to the City Council in writing within 5 days from date of action of the Committee. 3. City Council Action on Appeal. from Action - Minor Subdivision Map . The City Council shall. render its decision on any appeal with- in 30 days after filing thereof. If the City Council fails to act within the pre- scribed 30 days, the action of the Committee shall be deemed as final, unless this time period is extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the City Council. 4. Limitation of Approval. The approval or conditional approval of such map shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of the final action thereon. Such approv- al or conditional approval may be extended for a period not to exceed one (1) ad- ditional year period by the Subdivision Committee upon written request, providing such request is made prior to the expiration of the one (1) year approval or condi- tional approval period. 5. Exceptions. This Article shall not apply to any parcel not conformiRg,,.to the provisions of this Ordinance for which a deed is of record or for which a contract of sale was in full force and effect and recorded prior to the 1958 -1959 asswss- ment roll of the City, nor to any land dedicated for cemetery purposes under the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. 35. 6. Subdivision Alternate. Nothing contained in this Article shall prevent any owner from processing.a Division of Land as a subdivision. 7. Enforcement. No building shall be constructed nor shall a permit for the construction of a building be issued, nor shall any portion of any parcel be used when not conforming to this Article. SECTION 9100.11 PENALTY. Any offer to sell or contract to sell, or any sale contrary to the provisions of this Chapter shall be a misdemeanor, and any person, firm, corporation, .partnership or co- partnership, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided in Section 1200, except that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to bar any legal, equitable, or summary remedy to which the City of San Luis Obispo or other political subdivision or person, firm, corporation, partnership or co- partnership may.:otherwise be entitled, and the City of San Luis Obispo or any other political subdivision, or person, firm, corporation, partnership or co- partnership may file an action in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of San Luis Obispo, to restrain or enjoin any attempted or proposed subdivision or sale in violation of this Chapter. SECTION 9100.12 NAME. This ordinance shall be known as the SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. SECTION 9100.13 SEVERABILITY If any section, sub - section, paragraph, sub - paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be in- valid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality�.,of the remaining portions of this ordinance and this City Council does hereby expressly declare that this ordinance and each section, sub - section, paragraph, sub - paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof would have been adopted irrespective of the fact that any one or more of such section, sub - section, paragraph, sub - paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional. 36. r i" SECTION 3. This ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published once in full, at least three days before its final passage, in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty days after its final passage. INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT this 13th day of February, 1962 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Miss Margaret McNeil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Clay P. Davidson NOES None ABSENT:. Gerald Td. Shipsey • r L Mayor ATTEST: FINALLY PASSED this 5th day of March , 1 1962 , by the following roll call vote,: AYES: Miss Margaret M. Pk Neil, R. L. Graves, Jr., Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, Clay P. Davidson NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: 001141W V.01 I 4r