SEC. 1335. PUBLIC FACILITIES.
§ 1335
Subdivisions must include public streets with dedicated title to the City, pedestrian ways when blocks are too long, sanitary and drainage systems connected to City infrastructure, fire protection equipment including hydrants, and street lighting throughout.
When a developer divides land into a subdivision, they must provide several public services and infrastructure. They need to build streets (and give ownership to the City), add pedestrian pathways if blocks are very long, install sewers and drainage that connect to the City system, set up fire hydrants and fire alarm boxes, and put in street lights on all streets and walkways.
- Complex:The section cross-references multiple other regulations (Subdivision Regulations, Better Streets Plan, Section 1339) and glosses over specific technical requirements that are defined elsewhere, making it hard for a reader to understand what exactly is required.
- Could be simpler:Subsection (f) invokes two distinct purposes (traffic safety and crime deterrence) for street lighting; the code could be clearer about whether both purposes must be satisfied or if one suffices.
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Official text
(a) General. Public facilities listed in this Section shall meet the design and construction standards in the Subdivision Regulations.
(b) Streets.
(1) Dedicated Public Streets. A subdivision shall have direct access to a dedicated public street. Title to a new or widened dedicated public street shall be conveyed to the City by proper deed prior to approval of the Final Map. Newly created publicly-accessible rights-of-way created as part of subdivisions shall conform with the policies and guidelines of the Better Streets Plan.
(2) Private Streets. Easements for government facilities in private streets shall meet the requirements of Section 1339 of this Code.
(c) Pedestrian Ways. A pedestrian way through a block shall be required when the length of that block exceeds the criteria in the Subdivision Regulations.
(d) Sanitary and Drainage Facilities. The subdivider shall provide sewerage and drainage facilities, connected to City facilities, to serve adequately all lots, dedicated areas and all other areas comprising the subdivision.
(e) Fire Protection. The subdivider shall provide for the installation of fire hydrants, gated connections and other appurtenances and facilities needed for adequate fire protection, including a street fire-alarm box system.
(f) Street Lighting. The subdivider shall provide street-lighting facilities along all streets, alleys and pedestrian ways for the purposes of traffic safety and crime deterrence.
(Ord. 310-10, File No. 101194, App. 12/16/2010)