Chapter 14.14
IMPROVEMENTS, MONUMENTATION AND SECURITY

Sections:

14.14.010    Improvements required.

14.14.020    Subdivisions of four or less parcels.

14.14.030    Standards.

14.14.040    Improvement plans.

14.14.050    Agreements in lieu of improvements.

14.14.060    Improvement security.

14.14.070    Release of security.

14.14.080    Extension of time.

14.14.090    Forfeiture.

14.14.010 Improvements required.

A. As a condition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the final map, the subdivider shall grade and improve or agree to grade and improve all land shown on the final tract or parcel map for those dedications listed in AVMC 14.12.010 and any other improvements, as that term is defined in the Subdivision Map Act, required as a condition of approval for the subdivision. This shall be accomplished in compliance with the conditions and requirements of the approved tentative map in such a manner and with such improvements as are necessary for the general use by the lot or parcel owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs.

B. The subdivider may be required to improve or agree to improve those dedications which are necessary or convenient to ensure conformity to or implementation of the city’s general plan. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.020 Subdivisions of four or less parcels.

A. Improvements required for subdivisions of four or fewer parcels shall be noticed by a certificate on the final parcel map or the instrument evidencing waiver of the parcel map. Except as otherwise provided in the conditions of approval for the parcel map or waiver of the parcel map, the certificate shall include a requirement for completion of such improvements prior to issuance of any building permit or other grant of approval for development of the parcel, or for installation of the improvements at such earlier time as provided in an agreement described in AVMC 14.14.050.

B. The agreement required by AVMC 14.14.050 shall be entered into prior to approval of the parcel map for recordation, or prior to granting a waiver of the parcel map. Except as otherwise provided in the conditions of approval for the parcel map or waiver of the parcel map, the agreement shall provide for the completion of the improvements prior to the granting of any building permit or other grant of approval for development of the parcel, or for the installation of the improvements at such earlier time as provided in the agreement. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.030 Standards.

Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards of design contained in Chapter 14.10 AVMC and any other applicable standards adopted by the city council. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.040 Improvement plans.

A. All improvement plans to be installed within or outside the boundaries of the final map must be approved by the agency having jurisdiction or approval authority over such improvements prior to approval of the final map.

B. Subdividers submitting plans pursuant to subsection (A) of this section shall pay plan checking, engineering, and inspection fees as established by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.050 Agreements in lieu of improvements.

If any improvements are not completed satisfactorily or any monuments not set before the final tract or parcel map is approved, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the city whereby, in consideration of approval of the final tract or parcel map, the subdivider agrees to perform and to furnish the equipment and material necessary to complete the required improvements within the time specified in the agreement. Such agreement shall be accompanied by security as provided for in AVMC 14.14.060. If the agreement requires the setting of monuments, it shall be accompanied by security in the sum not less than the cost of setting monuments. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.060 Improvement security.

A. Security in the form specified by the Subdivision Map Act shall be furnished with each improvement agreement required by AVMC 14.14.050.

B. If bonds are furnished by one or more duly authorized corporate sureties, the amount of the performance bond shall be 100 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement and the amount of the labor and material bond shall be 100 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement.

C. If money, instrument of credit, or negotiable bonds are furnished, the amount of security shall be 100 percent of the estimated cost of the improvement. Said money, instrument of credit, or negotiable bonds shall apply to both faithful performance and payment to the contractor, subcontractors, laborers, materialmen and other persons employed in the performance of the agreement. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.070 Release of security.

The director is authorized to release security in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this code. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.080 Extension of time.

The director is authorized to grant an extension of time for completion of the improvements specified in an agreement required by AVMC 14.14.050 if, in the director’s opinion, a delay in the completion of the improvements is justified and the delay will not cause substantial inconvenience to the general public. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].

14.14.090 Forfeiture.

Upon the failure of the subdivider to complete any required improvement within the time provided, the city council may, upon written notice of not less than 20 days service by registered mail addressed to the last known address of the subdivider, determine that the subdivider is in default and may cause the improvement security or such portion thereof necessary to complete the improvements or any obligations of the subdivider secured thereby to be forfeited to the city. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A)].