Humboldt County Municipal Code Art. I Completion of Improvements

Prior to filing the Final Map, Parcel Map or Instrument of Waiver, the subdivider must meet or comply with the conditions of approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map. If improvements were required, the subdivider shall either have completed the improvements or have executed an agreement with the County to complete the improvements. The form and requirements of the agreement are specified in Section 326-2 and 326-3. (Ord. 1146, § 60, 7/19/1977)

(a) If the subdivision improvements have not been completed prior to filing the Final Map, Parcel Map or Instrument of Waiver, the owner or owners of the subdivision shall enter into an agreement with the County of Humboldt agreeing to have the work described in the improvement plans completed. In the case of Final Map Subdivisions, the improvements must be completed within two (2) years following recordation of the Final Map. In the case of Parcel Map Subdivisions, the improvements must be completed within two (2) years following recordation of the Final Map. In the case of Parcel Map Subdivisions, the improvements must be completed within the period specified by the Advisory Agency. The agreement may provide for the improvements to be installed in units (subject to the provisions of Section 66499 of the Map Act) for extensions of time under specified conditions, or for the termination of the agreement upon reversion of the subdivision or a part thereof to acreage. (Ord. 1246, § 1, 8/8/1978) (b) The subdivision agreement shall guarantee that all streets and storm drain improvements and equipment deemed necessary for the use of such subdivision, or the proper drainage thereof and including, but not limited to, street surfacing, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, culverts, bridges, and storm drains, shall be free from defects of material or workmanship and shall perform satisfactorily for a period of at least one (1) year from and after acceptance of such improvements as complete. The subdivider shall agree to repair any defects in any such improvements and to replace any defective improvements which cannot be repaired and which occur or arise within said one (1) year period at his/her own expense. (rd. 1146, Section 61, 7/19/77)

(a) If subdivision improvements are required, improvement plans may be required by the Department of Public Works for all or part of the improvements. The Department may require the plans to be prepared by a registered civil engineer.

(b) The improvement plans must be approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the making of any improvements. (c) An itemized estimate of costs for all improvements required for the subdivision shall be submitted with the improvement plans if the improvements are not to be completed prior to the recording of the Final or Parcel Map or Instrument of Waiver or separate recorded instrument referenced thereto. (d) To insure proper design and to simplify and speed checking procedures, it may be required that design calculations and related information be submitted with the improvement plans. (Ord. 1146, § 62, 7/19/1977)

All of the subdivision improvements required shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications therefor which are contained in the portion of the appendix to this division entitled “Design and Improvement Standards.” All of the subdivision improvements required by the County shall be carried out in full compliance with the specifications as set forth or referred to in said appendix. Nothing contained in said appendix shall be construed to prohibit the subdivider from constructing a higher type of improvement than specified herein. (Ord. 1146, § 63, 7/19/1977)

Except as otherwise approved by the Advisory Agency, all utilities shall be placed as directed by the affected utility companies and approved by the Department of Public Works. (Ord. 1146, § 64, 7/19/1977)

Any improvements made which have been done without complying with the procedures set forth in Sections 326-2 through 326-5 and Sections 326-11 through 326-16 of this chapter will not be accepted for maintenance by the County of Humboldt. (Ord. 1146, § 66, 7.19/77, 7/19/1977)