TITLE 10. LAND USE
CHAPTER 1 ZONING (Superseded by Zoning Ordinance dated October 13, 1998; see Title 13)
Article 1. General Provisions
10-2.104 General Requirements for Subdivisions
10-2.106 General Responsibilities of Director of Public Works
10-2.107 General Responsibilities of Director of Planning
10-2.108 Jurisdiction of Council
10-2.109 Referral to Affected Agencies
Article 2. Definitions
10-2.210 Standards, Subdivision Improvement
Article 3. Tentative Map
10-2.301 Preparation of Tentative Map
10-2.302 Form and Content of Tentative Map
10-2.303 Data to Accompany Tentative Map
10-2.305 Referral of Tentative Map to Other Departments and Affected Agencies
10-2.306 Hearing and Notice by Planning Commission
10-2.307 Planning Commission Report and Recommendation
10-2.308 Subdivision Conference
10-2.309 Department Recommendations
10-2.310 Hearing and Notice by Council
10-2.311 Action by City Council
Article 3.1. Vesting Tentative Maps
10-2.3.101 Purpose and Citation
10-2.3.107 Effect of State and Federal Laws
10-2.3.108 City’s Right to Condition or Deny Approval
Article 4. Final Map
10-2.401 Form and Content of Final Map
10-2.402 Documents to Accompany Final Map
10-2.403 Review of Final Map and Accompanying Documents
10-2.405 Action by City Council
10-2.406 Effect of Approval of Final Map with Respect to Offer of Dedication
Article 5. Parcel Map
10-2.501 Form and Content of Parcel Map
10-2.502 Information and Documents to Accompany Parcel Map
10-2.503 Review of Parcel Map and Accompanying Map Documents
10-2.505 Hearing and Notice; Action by City Council
10-2.506 Effect of Approval of Parcel Map with Respect to Offers of Dedication
10-2.507 Time Limit on Approval of Variations
Article 6. Subdivision Requirements
10-2.601 Conformity with Requirements
10-2.602 Compliance with Subdivision Improvement Standards
10-2.603 Streets: General Requirements
10-2.604 Improvement of Existing Roadways
10-2.609 Cul-De-Sacs and Dead-End Streets
10-2.616 Traffic Safety Devices
10-2.619 Survey Monuments and Measurements
10-2.621 Street Lighting Standards
10-2.627 Division of Lots by Boundary Lines
10-2.628 Large Lot Subdivisions
10-2.629 General Drainage Requirements
10-2.630 Culverts, Gutters, Roadside Ditches, and Appurtenances in Public Rights-of-Way
10-2.631 Open Channels, Conduits and Appurtenances
10-2.635 Sidewalks and Pedestrian Ways
10-2.638 Underground Utilities
10-2.640 Industrial Subdivisions
Article 7. Construction of Improvements
10-2.701 Improvements Required
10-2.702 Inspection and Control Work
10-2.705 Acceptance of Completed Work
Article 8. Benefit Districts
10-2.801 Installation of Improvements to Benefit Property Outside Subdivision
10-2.802 Reimbursement Agreement
10-2.803 Charge to Benefited Properties
Article 9. Urban Lot Splits
10-2.904 Subdivision Standards
10-2.905 General Requirements and Restrictions
CHAPTER 3 GRADING, EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS (Repealed by Ordinance No. 242)
CHAPTER 4 DESIGN REVIEW (Superseded by Zoning Ordinance dated October 13, 1998)
CHAPTER 5 SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE/ DEDICATION (Repealed by Ordinance No. 248)
CHAPTER 6 UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
Article 1. Underground Utility Districts
10-6.103 Establishment of Underground Utility District
10-6.105 Exceptions—Emergency or Unusual Circumstances
10-6.107 Notification of Property Owners and Utilities
10-6.108 Responsibility of Utility Companies
10-6.109 Responsibility of Property Owners
10-6.112 Performance of Work by City; Assessment
10-6.114 Hearing; Action by Council
Article 2. Undergrounding, General
10-6.201 Undergrounding Required
10-6.202 Underground Districts
CHAPTER 7 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Article 1. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Methods
10-7.101 Statutory Authorization
10-7.104 Methods of Reducing Flood Losses
Article 2. Definitions
Article 3. General Provisions
10-7.301 Lands to Which This Chapter Applies
10-7.302 Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard
10-7.304 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
10-7.306 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
Article 4. Administration
10-7.401 Designation of the Floodplain Administrator
10-7.402 Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
Article 5. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
10-7.501 Standards of Construction
10-7.502 Standards for Utilities
10-7.503 Standards for Subdivisions and Other Proposed Development
10-7.504 Standards for Manufactured Homes
10-7.505 Standards for Recreational Vehicles
10-7.507 Coastal High Hazard Areas
Article 6. Appeals and Variance Procedure
10-7.602 Conditions for Variances
Article 1. Applications
10-8.101 Authority for Adoption
10-8.102 Forms and Information
10-8.104 Qualification as an Applicant
10-8.105 Proposed Form of Agreement
10-8.106 Review of Application
Article 2. Notices and Hearing
10-8.203 Failure to Receive Notice
10-8.204 Rules Governing Conduct of Hearing
10-8.205 Irregularity in Proceedings
Article 3. Standards of Review, Findings and Decisions
10-8.301 Determination by Planning Commission
10-8.302 Decision by Hercules City Council
10-8.303 Approval of Development Agreement
Article 4. Amendment and Cancellation of Agreement by Mutual Consent
10-8.401 Initiation of Amendment or Cancellation
Article 5. Recordation
10-8.501 Recordation of Development Agreement, Amendment or Cancellation
Article 6. Periodic Review
10-8.601 Time for and Initiation of Review
10-8.602 Notice of Periodic Review
10-8.604 Findings Upon Public Hearing
10-8.605 Procedure Upon Findings
Article 7. Modification or Termination
10-8.701 Proceedings Upon Modification or Termination
10-8.702 Hearing on Modification or Termination
CHAPTER 9 GROWTH IMPACT FEE (Repealed by Ordinance No. 364)
CHAPTER 11 FIRE PROTECTION IMPACT FEES (Repealed by Ordinance No. 364)
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES (Repealed by Ordinance No. 364)
CHAPTER 13 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Article 1. Purpose
Article 2. Procedures
10-13.103 Specified Hazardous Waste Facility
10-13.104 Hazardous Waste Facility Projects
10-13.105 Applications; Contents of Application
10-13.106 Mandatory Conditions
10-13.108 Duration of Land Use Decision
CHAPTER 14 REGULATIONS FOR MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAMS
Article 1. General
10-14.101 Purpose and Authority
Article 2. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
10-14.202 Submittal and Approval of Program
10-14.203 Mitigation Implementation Plan
10-14.206 Verification Reports
Article 3. Mitigation Monitoring Agreement
10-14.301 Mitigation Monitoring Agreement
Article 4. Annual Report
10-14.401 Annual Report to City Council
Article 5. Appeals
10-14.501 Appeals to Planning Commission or to City Council
Article 6. Enforcement
10-14.601 Pre-Construction Phase
10-14.603 Post-Construction Phase
CHAPTER 15 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Article 1. Findings
Article 2. Purpose, Goal and Objectives
CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
10-16.101 Purpose and Legislative Intent
10-16.103 Location of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
10-16.105 Exceptions and Existing Facilities Prior to the Adoption of This Chapter
10-16.107 Special Use Permit Applicability
10-16.108 General Policies for All Applications under This Chapter
10-16.109 Processing Fees to Be Borne by Applicant
10-16.110 Application Requirements for an Administrative Special Use Permit
10-16.111 Application Requirements for a Special Use Permit
10-16.113 Small Cell and Small Wireless Facilities
10-16.114 Procedural Requirements before Action on Any Application Taken
10-16.115 Procedural Requirements for Granting a Special Use Permit
10-16.118 Responsible Party(s)
10-16.119 Removal and Performance Security
10-16.124 Reservation of Authority to Inspect Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
10-16.125 Removal or Moving of Wireless Telecommunications Structures and Facilities
10-16.128 Adherence to State and/or Federal Rules and Regulations
10-16.130 Conflict with Other Laws
CHAPTER 17 WEST COUNTY SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM UPDATE
10-17.105 Project Descriptions, Funding Commitments, and Eligible Costs, and Implementation Schedule
CHAPTER 18 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Article 1. General Provisions for Development Impact Fees
10-18.104 Fee Adjustment, Waiver or Finding of Exemption
10-18.108 Developer’s Acknowledgment of Fee Adjustment or Waiver
Article 2. Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.208 General Provisions Apply
Article 3. General Public Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.307 Annual Review of Police Facilities Impact Fee Program
Article 4. Police Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.408 General Provisions Apply
Article 5. Fire Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.507 Annual Review of Fire Facilities Fee Program
10-18.508 General Provisions Apply
Article 6. Transportation Facilities Impact Fees
10-18.604 Exemptions and Credit
10-18.606 Transportation Facilities Impact Fee Fund—Use of Fee
10-18.607 Authority for Separate Mitigation Measures
10-18.608 Annual Review/Index Adjustment
10-18.609 General Provisions Apply
CHAPTER 19 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Article 1. General Provisions
10-19.104 General Requirements
10-19.105 Exceptions to Affordability Requirement
10-19.106 General Procedures for Implementing Inclusionary Zoning Requirements
10-19.107 Affordable Unit Credits
10-19.108 Incentives to Encourage On-Site Construction of Affordable Units
10-19.109 Inclusionary Zoning In Lieu Fee Fund
CHAPTER 20 CENTRAL HERCULES PLAN REGULATING CODE
CHAPTER 21 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
10-21.104 Contribution Requirements
10-21.105 Hercules Art in Public Places Fund
10-21.106 Implementation of the Art in Public Places Program
10-21.108 Waiver of Conditions
10-21.109 Violations of This Chapter
* Editor’s Note: For provisions concerning grading, excavations and fills, see Ch. 7-2 of this Code.