§ 9-64.020. Applicability of Design and Improvement Standards

The requirements of this Article apply as follows:

A.

Extent of required improvements. Each subdivision shall provide the improvements required by this Article, and any additional improvements required by conditions of approval.

B.

Applicable design standards. As authorized by Map Act Section 66462(b), Ventura County Road Standards, the current edition of Standard Plans and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book), Ventura County Land Development Manual, Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 Water Design and Construction Standards, City Wastewater Design and Construction Standards, Ventura County Flood Control Manual, City Geotechnical Guidelines, Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Technical Guidance Manual, and any other standards adopted by the Council are hereby adopted by reference and all subdivision improvements shall be designed and installed in compliance with these standards and specifications, and the amendments and additions made from time to time by the Council. In the event of conflict between the specifications, the City Engineer's decision shall be final as to which improvement standard is applicable.

C.

Subdivision improvement standards - Conditions of approval. The improvement and dedication requirements of this Article and any other improvements and dedications required by the review authority in compliance with Section 9-61.050 (Tentative Map Public Hearing and Action), shall be described in conditions of approval adopted for each approved Tentative Map (Section 9-61.070). The design, construction or installation of all subdivision improvements shall comply with Subsection B.

D.

Conflicting provisions. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Article and other provisions of this Development Code, or other provisions of the Municipal Code, the most restrictive provisions shall control. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Article and the Map Act, the Map Act shall control.

E.

Supplemental capacity. The City may require that improvements installed by the subdivider for the benefit of the subdivision shall contain supplemental sizes, capacity, or number for the benefit of property not within the subdivision and that the improvements be dedicated to the City.

1.

Public hearing and findings. The Council shall hold a public hearing in compliance with Map Act Section 66451.3 before establishing any charge, area of benefit, or local benefit district. Before the establishment of a charge, area of benefit, or local benefit district, the Council shall find that the fee or charge and the area of benefit or local district is reasonably related to the cost of the supplemental improvement and the actual ultimate beneficiaries thereof.

2.

Notice of hearing. In addition to the notice required by Map Act Section 66451.3, written notice of the hearing shall be given to the subdivider and to those who own property within the proposed area of benefit as shown on the latest equalized assessment role, and the potential users of the supplemental improvements insofar as they can be ascertained at the time. The notices shall be mailed at least 10 days before the date established for hearing.

3.

Reimbursement of subdivider. Pursuant to the adopted Master Plan of Drainage, the Sewer Master Plan Update, and the City and County Traffic Impact Fee programs, the City may impose a reasonable charge on property within the area benefited and may provide for the collection of the charges as identified in Map Act Sections 66483, 66483.1, 66483.2 and 66484. Alternatively, the conditions of approval of a project may require supplemental facilities, or the construction of intersections or thoroughfares, in excess of the construction required for the project, and authorize a reimbursement agreement in compliance with Map Act Section 66486 whereby subsequent development benefiting from such facilities shall provide reimbursement.

F.

Exceptions. Exceptions to the provisions of this Article may be requested and considered in compliance with Section 9-60.100 (Exceptions to Subdivision Standards).

(§ 5, Ord. 1085, eff. January 6, 2006)