TITLE 10. LAND USE
CHAPTER 1 ZONING (Superseded by Zoning Ordinance dated October 13, 1998)
CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISIONS
Article 1. General Provisions
10-2.101 Purpose and Scope
10-2.102 Exceptions
10-2.103 Maps Required
10-2.104 General Requirements for Subdivisions
10-2.105 Variations
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
10-2.110 Effect of Annexation
10-2.111 Title
10-2.112 Advisory Agency
Article 2. Definitions
10-2.201 Use of Definitions
10-2.202 Block
10-2.203 Collector Street
10-2.204 Cul-de-Sac
10-2.205 Lot
10-2.206 Major Street
10-2.207 Map Act
10-2.208 Minor Street
10-2.209 Minor Subdivision
10-2.210 Standards, Subdivision Improvement
10-2.211 Subdivider
10-2.212 Subdivision
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
10-2.304 Filing 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
10-2.3.102 Definitions
10-2.3.103 Consistency
10-2.3.104 Applicability
10-2.3.105 Procedure
10-2.3.106 Development Rights
10-2.3.107 Effect of State and Federal Laws
10-2.3.108 City’s Right to Condition or Deny Approval
10-2.3.109 Implementation
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
10-2.404 Filing Final Map
10-2.405 Action by City Council
10-2.406 Effect of Approval of Final Map with Respect to Offer of Dedication
10-2.407 Recording
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
10-2.504 Filing Parcel Map
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
10-2.508 Recording
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
10-2.605 Street Widths
10-2.606 Street Grades
10-2.607 Horizontal Curves
10-2.608 Street Intersections
10-2.609 Cul-De-Sacs and Dead-End Streets
10-2.610 Private Streets
10-2.611 Curbs and Gutters
10-2.612 Pavement Crown
10-2.613 Pavement Design
10-2.614 Street Grading
10-2.615 Driveways
10-2.616 Traffic Safety Devices
10-2.617 Street Signs
10-2.618 Street Trees
10-2.619 Survey Monuments and Measurements
10-2.620 Street Lighting
10-2.621 Street Lighting Standards
10-2.622 Block Length
10-2.623 Block Width
10-2.624 Lot Size
10-2.625 Street Access
10-2.626 Lot Side Lines
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
10-2.632 Ponding Areas
10-2.633 Drainage Easements
10-2.634 Subdrainage
10-2.635 Sidewalks and Pedestrian Ways
10-2.636 Sewerage
10-2.637 Water
10-2.638 Underground Utilities
10-2.639 Fences
10-2.640 Industrial Subdivisions
10-2.641 Mail Delivery Boxes
Article 7. Construction of Improvements
10-2.701 Improvements Required
10-2.702 Inspection and Control Work
10-2.703 Inspection Fee
10-2.704 Prosecution of 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
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
10-6.101 Definitions
10-6.102 Public Hearing
10-6.103 Establishment of Underground Utility District
10-6.104 Unlawful Acts
10-6.105 Exceptions—Emergency or Unusual Circumstances
10-6.106 Other Exceptions
10-6.107 Notification of Property Owners and Utilities
10-6.108 Responsibility of Utility Companies
10-6.109 Responsibility of Property Owners
10-6.110 Service of Notice
10-6.111 Contents of Notice
10-6.112 Performance of Work by City; Assessment
10-6.113 Notice of Assessment
10-6.114 Hearing; Action by Council
10-6.115 Assessment as Lien
10-6.116 Extension of Time
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
10-7.102 Findings of Fact
10-7.103 Statement of Purpose
10-7.104 Methods of Reducing Flood Losses
Article 2. Definitions
10-7.201 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
10-7.303 Compliance
10-7.304 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
10-7.305 Interpretation
10-7.306 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
10-7.307 Severability
Article 4. Administration
10-7.401 Designation of the Floodplain Administrator
10-7.402 Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
10-7.403 Development Permit
10-7.404 Appeals
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
10-7.506 Floodways
10-7.507 Coastal High Hazard Areas
Article 6. Appeals and Variance Procedure
10-7.601 Nature of Variances
10-7.602 Conditions for Variances
10-7.603 Appeal Board
CHAPTER 8 REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65864 THROUGH 65869.5
Article 1. Applications
10-8.101 Authority for Adoption
10-8.102 Forms and Information
10-8.103 Fees
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
10-8.201 Duty to Give Notice
10-8.202 Requirements for Form and Time of Notice of Intention to Consider Adoption of Development Agreement
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
10-8.402 Procedure
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
10-8.603 Public Hearing
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
10-13.101 Purpose
Article 2. Procedures
10-13.102 Applicability
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
10-13.107 Findings
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
10-14.102 Applicability
10-14.103 Definitions
10-14.104 Fees
Article 2. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
10-14.201 Program Contents
10-14.202 Submittal and Approval of Program
10-14.203 Mitigation Implementation Plan
10-14.204 Compliance Schedule
10-14.205 Compliance Reports
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
10-14.602 Construction Phase
10-14.603 Post-Construction Phase
CHAPTER 15 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Article 1. Findings
10-15.101 Findings
Article 2. Purpose, Goal and Objectives
10-15.201 Purpose
10-15.202 Goal
10-15.203 Objectives
CHAPTER 16 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
10-16.101 Purpose
10-16.102 Definitions
10-16.103 Permitted Zones for Facilities
10-16.104 General Development Standards
10-16.105 Exempt from City Review
10-16.106 Registration Required
10-16.107 Permits
10-16.108 Minimum Application Requirements
10-16.109 Life of Permits
10-16.110 Co-Located and Multiple-User Facilities
10-16.111 Structural, Design and Environmental Standards and Required Findings
10-16.112 NIER Exposure
10-16.113 Enforcement
10-16.114 Penalty
10-16.115 Appeal Procedures
CHAPTER 17 WEST COUNTY SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION PROGRAM UPDATE
10-17.101 Title
10-17.102 Purpose
10-17.103 Findings
10-17.104 Fees
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
10-18.101 Authority
10-18.102 Application
10-18.103 Fee Credit
10-18.104 Fee Adjustment, Waiver or Finding of Exemption
10-18.105 Appeal Procedure
10-18.106 Refund of Fee
10-18.108 Developer’s Acknowledgment of Fee Adjustment or Waiver
Article 2. Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.201 Intent and Purpose
10-18.202 Definitions
10-18.203 Fee Requirement
10-18.204 Exemptions
10-18.205 Time of Payment
10-18.206 Use of Fee
10-18.207 Annual Review
10-18.208 General Provisions Apply
Article 3. General Public Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.301 Intent and Purpose
10-18.302 Definitions
10-18.303 Fee Requirement
10-18.304 Exemptions
10-18.305 Time of Payment
10-18.306 Use of Fee
10-18.307 Annual Review of Police Facilities Impact Fee Program
Article 4. Police Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.401 Intent and Purpose
10-18.402 Definitions
10-18.403 Fee Requirement
10-18.404 Exemptions
10-18.405 Time of Payment
10-18.406 Use of Fee
10-18.407 Annual Review
10-18.408 General Provisions Apply
Article 5. Fire Facilities Impact Fee
10-18.501 Intent and Purpose
10-18.502 Definitions
10-18.503 Fee Requirement
10-18.504 Exemptions
10-18.505 Time of Payment
10-18.506 Use of Fee
10-18.507 Annual Review of Fire Facilities Fee Program
10-18.508 General Provisions Apply
Article 6. Traffic Facilities Impact Fees
10-18.601 Intent and Purpose
10-18.602 Definitions
10-18.603 Fee Requirement
10-18.604 Exemptions and Credit
10-18.605 Time of Payment
10-18.606 Traffic Impact Fee Fund—Use of Fee
10-18.607 Authority for Separate Mitigation Measures
10-18.608 Annual Review
10-18.609 General Provisions Apply
CHAPTER 19 INCLUSIONARY HEARING
Article 1. General Provisions
10-19.101 Title
10-19.102 Purpose
10-19.103 Definitions
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
10-19.110 Violations
10-19.111 Enforcement
10-19.112 Appeals
CHAPTER 20 CENTRAL HERCULES PLAN REGULATING CODE