HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 603-1970 PROPOSED
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA
MAY, 1968
Reprinted
June, 1968
July, 1969
The undersigned hereby certifies
that this document is an official
copy of the approved a~ adopted
"Subdivision 0rdinanc~ of the City
of South San Francisco."
January 2,1970
M. Pass, AIP
City Planner and
Secretary to the
Planning ~ommiss ion
HAI-Ii~T. ~ISE ax~d
ASSOCIATES. INC.
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PROPOSED
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA
MAY, 1968
Reprinted
June, 1968
July, 1969
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - ADOPTION
Purpose
Chapter 2 - DEFINITIONS
Chapter 3 - REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE OF SUBDIVISION
Industrial Subdivisions
Commercial Subdivisions
Residential Subdivisions
Chapter 4 - GENERAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
Length of Blocks
Walkways
Utility Easements
Non-Access and Planting Strips
Water Courses and Drainage
Monuments
Lots Abutting on Improved Streets
Roads and Streets
Optional Design and Improvement Standards
Chapter 5 - STREET DESIGN
Chapter 6 - IMPROVEMENTS
General Requirements
Parks and Recreation Land
School Sites
Off-Site Improvements
Chapter 7 - EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions based on hardship
Planning Commission Action
Chapter 8 - TYPE OF SUBDIVISION AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 9 - STANDARD SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE
T~ntative Map
Data Required and Design
S t atemen ts
Covenants
Completeness and Filing
Action By Planning Commission
Appeal
Improvement Plans
P age
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TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued
Chapter 10 - FINAL. MAP ....... · .......... ·
Time Limit ........................
For~l * · · · · · · · · · · · · . · . · · · . · . · o . ·
Pac~e
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Data Required ..................... ~8
Additional Material ................... 29
Procedure for Submitting Final Map ........... 31
Approval by City Council ................ 32
Recording ....................... 23
Chapter 11 - MINOR SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE ......... 34
Filing ......................... 34
Tentative Parcel~ap
Data Required and Design ................ 34
Statements ....................... 35
Filing and Action by Planning Commission ........ 35
Extension of Time ................... 36
City Council Action on Appeal ............. 36
Parcel Map
Limitation of Approval ................ 36
Submission ...................... 37
Chapter 12 - EXCEPTIONS FROM ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION
ALTERNATE ................... 38
Chapter 13 - ENFORCEMENT ...... . ............ 38
Chapter 14 - PENALTY .................... 38
Chapter 15 - NAME 39
Chapter 16 - SEVERABILITY 39
Chapter 17 - ENACTING' 39
CHAPTER 1
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DESIGN, IMPROVEMENT AND SURVEY DATA OF
SUBDIVISIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND AND THE.FORM AND
CONTENT OF TENTATIVE, FINAL AND PARCEL MAPS THEREOF: PROVIDING PEN-
ALTI.ES FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF; AND DESIGNATING AN-'ADVISORY AGENCY;
SAID ORDINANCE BEING ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AS
AMENDED, AND TO THE GENERAL POWERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ADOPTION
1.01 The City Council of the City of South San Francisco,
State of California, in conformity with the provisions of. the Sub-
division Map Act" Div. 4, Part 2 of the Business and Professions
Code, Ch. 2, as amended, does ordain as follows:
Purpose
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety,
convenience and general welfare; the design, imProvement and survey
data of subdivisions; and the. form and content of tentative, final and
parcel maps thereof; and the procedure to be followed in securing of-
ficial approval thereof shall be governed by the provisions of the
aforesaid acts adopted by the Legislature of the State of California,
and by the additional provisions of this Ordinance, and shall comply
with the provisions of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
1.02 Further, it is the purpose of this Ordinance to encour-
age new'concepts and innovations in the arrangement of building sites
within subdivisions. Deviations from the traditional mechanical aP-
proach to the subdivision of land are encouraged in order to facil-
itate the ultimate development of the land in a manner that will be
commensurate with contemporary living patterns and technological pro-
gress.
1-,03 The Planning Commission is hereby designated as the
Advisory Agency with respect to subdivisions as provided in the
Subdivision Map Act of the State of California.
a. The Planning Commission shall have all the powers
'and du~i'es with respect to tentative, final and parcel maps, and the
procedure relating thereto, which are specified by laW and by this
Ordinance.
CHAPTER 2 o
DEFINITIONS
2.01 City Council shall mean the City Council of the City
of South San Francisco°
2.02 The designation of any particular officer herein shall
mean the particular officer of the City of South San Francisco°
2.03 ao "Freeway" - An arterial street which is character-
ized by limited access, grade-separated intersections, and median
Strip dividers°
bo "Expressway" - An arterial street which is character-
ized by limited access, at - grade intersections, and median strip di-
viders.
¢. "Arterial (Artery)" - A street of general city or
city-county importance, which carries traffic on four moving lanes
between different areas of the city and county.
do "Collector Street" - That which collects traffic
from a Minor Street, a subdivision or other area and carries said
traffic to an Arterial Street.
e. "Minor Street" - That which is used primarily for
access to abutting properties°
f. "Alley" - Any public or private way which affords
a secondary means of access to abutting property.
2.04 Planning Commission shall mean the Planning Commission
of the City of South San Francisco and the Advisory Agency referred
to in the State Subdivision Map Act.
2.05 Average Cross Slope° The average cross slope of an
area is defined to be t~he ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the
vertical difference in elevation to the horizontal distance between
two points on the perimeter of the area, with the line connecting the
two points being essentially perpendicular to the contours between
the two points° The Planning Commission shall have the authority to
determine the average cross slope of a subdivision and shall also be
empowered to designate different portions of any subdivision as having
different cross slopes° In all cases the cross slope of an area shall
be determined prior to any grading operations~
2.06 Design refers to street alignment, grades and widths,
alignment and widths of easements and rights-of-way for drainage,
.sanitary sewers, water, utilities and other facilities for public
use or benefit, including but not limited to recreation sites; lot
area, width, depth and shape and pattern as required in this Ordin-
ance.
2.07 Easement, Dedicated shall mean an easement dedicated to
and accepted ~y the City, to be used for streets, alleys, other pub-
lic ways or places, sanitary sewers, drainage, utilities or other
public purpose.
2.08 Final Map refers to a map prepared in accordance with the
Subdivision Map ACt and this Ordinance, which is designed to be
filed with the San Mateo County Recorder.
2.09 Improvement refers to such street work, drainage struc-
tures, utilities, landscaping, parks, or other facilities to be in-
stalled, or agreed to be installed by the subdivider, on the land or
appurtenant land thereto, to be used for public streets, highways,
ways and easements, as are necessary for the general use or benefit
of the lot owners in the subdivision and the surrounding area as a
condition precedent to approval and acceptance of the final map, or
parcel map thereof.
2.10 Lot shall mean a parcel of land established, or to be estab-
lished, by---~he Standard Subdivision Procedure or Minor Subdivision
Procedure, as provided herein.
2.11 Lot Width, Average - the sum of the length of the front and
rear lot line divided by two. In the case of irregularly-shaped lots
having four or more sides, "average lot width" shall be the sum of
the length of two lines, drawn perpendicular to one side line at the
widest and narrowest portions of the lot, divided by two.
2.12 Lot Depth, Average - the sum of the length of the two side
lines of the lot divided by two.
2.13 Lot Depth - the horizontal distance between the front and
rear lot lines, measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.
2.14 Lot Line, Front - in the case of an interior lot, a line
separating the lot from the street; and in the case of a corner lot,
a line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the
street, except in those cases where the latest recorded tract deed
restrictions, approved as part of the subdivision approval, specify
another line as the front lot line.
2o15 Lot Line, Rear - A lot line which is 'opposite and most dis-
tant from the front lot line and, in the case of an irregular, tri-
angular or gore-shaped lot, a line within the lot most nearly par-
allel to and at the maximum distance from the front lot line, having
a length of at least ten (10) feet.
2.16 Lot Lines, Side -
line or a rear lot line.
any lot boundary line not a front lot
2.17 Owner - the individual, firm, partnership or corporation
having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be sub-
divided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide said land
under the law of the State of California and this Ordinance.
2.18 Parkway - the area between the back-of-curb and the prop-
erty line, but not including the sidewalk°
2.19 Parcel MaE refers to a map showing the division of land as
described in the following cases:
(1) Any parcel or parcels of land which is divided into
four or less parcels;
(2) The whole parcel before division contains less than
five acres, each parcel created by the division abuts upon a public
street and no dedications or improvements are required;
(3) Any parcel or parcels of land divided into lots or
parcels, each of a gross area of 20 acres or more, and each of which
has an approved access to a maintained public street;
(4) Any parcel or parcels of land divided into lots or
parcels, each of which is forty (40) acres or more°
(5) Any parcel or parcels of land having approved ac-
cess to a public street which comprises part of a tract of land zoned
for industrial development and which has the ~approval of the govern-
ing body as to street alignments and widths, provided however, that
the Planning Commission may require the filing of a standard subdivi-
sion on such industrially-zoned land where it deems it in the public
interest and approved and filed in accordance with law under the Stand-
ard Subdivision Procedure.
2.20
Pedestrian Way - an easement exclusively'for pedestrian use.
2 o21
Person - an individual, person, partnership or corporation°
2.22 Reserve Strip - a strip of land not less than one foot in
width deeded to the city for the purpose of regulating access to any
arterial street or to a partially dedicated or dead-end, alley, street
or highway°
2.23 Subdivision shall mean any real property improved or unim-
proved, or portion thereof, shown on the latest adopted Assessment
Roll of the City as a unit or as contiguous units, which is divided
by a subdivider, including condominiums and community apartment pro-
jects, -whether immediate or future, by any person, firm or corporation
or their assigns, within any period° The following, however~ are not
subdivisions within the meaning of this Ordinance°
a. Leasing of industrial buildings,.stores, offices, apart-
ments or similar space within a building or spaces within a trailer
park.
b.. Mineral, Oil or Gas Leases, Cemeteries.
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2.24 Subdivider shall mean a person', firm, 'corPoration, part-
nership or association who causes land to'be subdivided into any
amount of parcels.
2.25 Tentative Map shall mean any map made fOr the purpose of
ishowing the design of a proposed subdivision of any kind, showing the
existing conditions in and around it, prepared as required in this
Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act.
CHAPTER 3.
REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE OF SUBDIVISION
Subdivision design and improvements shall be required
as'set out in this Ordinance.
3.01
Industrial Subdivisions:
a. Minimum lOt area and width for industrial subdi-
visions shall be as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance, but not less
than 5,000 sq. ft. and 50',"respectiVelY, ·except where modular lot
patterns are approved by using the provisions of Section 4.24°
b. Street Design: Street design shall be as set forth
in Chapter 5 for industrial areas.
c. Improvements: All improvements shall be as set out
in Chapter 5 and 6 herein, and standards adopted pursuant to this Or-
dinance.
d. Other regUlations: Ail other regulations set out in
this Ordinance shall be complied with in the development of Industrial
Subdivisions.
3.02
Commercial Subdivisions:
a. .Minimum lot area and width for commercial subdivi-
sions shall be 5',000 sq. ft. and 50',~rrespectivelyi"pkovided~that~..
the Planning Commission may reduce the lot area of sites not more than
'60% when the total lot size combined with land used for parking and
landscaping, and accessory uses, in undivided common interest equals
the required 5,000 sq. ft. lot size.
b. Street Design: Street design shall be as set out
in Chapter 5 for commercial areas.
c. ImRrovements: Ail improvements shall be as set out
in ChaRter 5 and ·6,. and standards adopted pursuant to this Ordinance.
d. Other regulations: Ail other regulations set out
in this Ordinance shall be complied with in the development of Com-~
mercial Subdivisions.
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3.03 Residential Subdivisions
a. Minimum Lot Area and Width shall be as follows, unless
a greater lot size or width is stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance.
Where the lot size is reduced through the use of Section 4.24 herein,
the following shall serve as the criterion for determining gross lot
density requirements.
b. Table of Lot Areas,.Widths and Depths
Topog-
raphy of Min.
Area Area
Min.. Min. Min.
Front- Aver. Aver.
age Width Depth
Grading: Follow-
ing portion of
the surface shall
remain in its un-
Ratio-Max. graded state.
Depth to ~(No cut or fil~
Width (1)
Flat
0-10% (2)
Cross Slope 5,000
(2)
50' 50' 90' 2%:1 0%
Hillside
10-15%
Cross Slope
7,500 60' 70' 110' 2%:1 20%
Steep Hill-
side
15-20%
Cross Slope
10,000 75' 80' 120' 3:1 30%
Very Steep
Hillside
20-25%
Cross Slope
20,000 90' 100' 150' 3:1 40%
Very Steep
Hillside
25-30%
Cross Slope
1 Acre 100' 120' 200' 3:1 60%
Rugged
30% & Great-
er Cross
Slope
Ac. 120' 150' 225' 3:1 80%
(1)
Mass recontouring may be allowed when approved by the Planning
Commission, provided that such contouring shall be planted or
reforested to approval~of said Planning CommisSion.
(2)
Corner lots - 6000 sq. ft, Minimum Area and 60' Minimum Frontage.
On culs-de-sac or curvilinear streets, minimum width at-setback
line 50'.
c. Improvements: Ail design and improvements shall be
as set forth in Chapter 5 and 6.
CHAPTER 4.
GENERAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
4.01
Length of Blocks
Blocks shall not be longer than 1,200 feet between
intersecting street lines, except on arterial streets, where longer
blocks may be required by the Planning Commission. Lots with front-
age on more than one street will not be permitted, except corner lots v
unless approved by the Planning Commission and when access rights are
released on one street°
4.01 Walkways
Improved walkways not less than 15' in width and not
over 300' in length ma~ ~be required through blocks more than 900 feet
in length and through other blocks where necessary to provide access
to schools, parks and scenic easements.
4.03
Utility Easements
Easements not less than 5 feet wide shall be required on
each side of all lots and 5 feet wide at the rear of all lots where
necessary for underground utilities, cables, wire, street trees, drain-
age, conduit and water mains or other utilities. A reduction of the
width ma~ be all~wed when a lesser width is justified in the opinion
of the Pia~ning'Com~nission and the serving utility~
4.04
Non-Access and Planting
When the rear of any lots border upon a freeway, state
highway or arterial, the subdivider may be required to dedicate and
improve a planting strip adjacent to such freeway, state highway or
arterial. The cost of all required improvements shall be borne by the
subdivider.
4.05
Water Courses and Drainage
Water courses shall be shown as easements when required
by the City Engineer, and storm drains shall be placed in easements
when public right-of-way is not available or adequate° The Planning
Commission shall require that all lots be so graded as to drain to
an improved street or, when this is not feasible, all water courses
shall be placed entirely in underground conduits in accordance with
the standards adopted pursuant to this Ordinance° In the event that
storm drains are located at the rear lot line, there shall be provided
a concrete inlet structure with iron grate at the low corner of each
lot. Where sumps are approved to handle drainage as an interim sol-
ution, defeasible easements shall be provided for necessary channels
and sump areas.
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4.06 Monuments
Durable metal monuments consisting of iron pipe approved by
the City Engineer, but not less than 2" in diameter by 2%' in length
with plug and tack, set at least 2' into the ground, and conforming
to the standards adopted by the City of South San Francisco, and
shown on the final subdivision or parcel map, shall be placed at the
following locations:
(a) Along boundary lines at intervals not to exceed 500',
or at such lesser distances as may be made necessary by topography or
culture, to assure accuracy in the re-establishment of any point or
line without unreasonable difficulty.
(b) At the beginning and ending of property line, curves or
the points of intersection of tangents thereof, or other intermediate
points required by the City Engineer.
(c) At all lot corners. A lead and tack shall be set in
the top of curb on the prolongation of the side lot lines.
4.07 Concrete monuments, depressed below street grade, with cast
iron ring and cover of a type approved by the City Engineer, shall be
set at intersections of street centerlines. Where said street center-
lines intersect on private property, said monuments shall be placed
at the beginning and end of the centerline curve.
4.08 Permanent elevation benchmarks, of a type approved by the
City Engineer and referring to the city datum, shall be set at each
street intersection in the curb return or other location approved by
the City Engineer.
4.09 Any monument or benchmark, required by this ordinance, which
is disturbed or destroyed before acceptance of all improvements, shall
be replaced by the subdivider at his expense.
4.10 Complete field notes, in a form satisfactory to the City En-
gineer, showing references, ties, locations, elevations and other
necessary data relating to monuments and bench-marks set in accord-
ance with the requirements of this ordinance, shall be submitted to
the City Engineer to be retained by the City, as a permanent record.
4 oll
Lots Abutting on Improved Streets
Ail lots shall abut on a dedicated and improved street.
4.12
Roads and Streets
Existing streets shall be extended as required by the Plan-
ning Commission.
4.13 Street stubs shall be extended to adjacent unsubdivided
property where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, they are
necessary. A satisfactory, temporary cul-de-sac and a standard bar-
rier shall~be installed at the termini of street stubs~ in order to
prevent unauthorized access thereto and therefrom°
4.14 Streets shall intersect at as near right angles as is
practicable° Radius of curvature, where the property lines inter-
sect, shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet~ except where streets
intersect, arterials where the minimum radius shall be thirty (30)
feet.
4o15 "T" or three-legged intersections are preferable to four-
legged (grid iron) intersections on local streets~ but the center line
of the street shall not be located closer than 150' to centerline of
any other intersection°
4.16 Four-way intersections shall not be located closer than
180' to any other intersections measured from the nearest right-of-
waylineso
4.17 Access rights, where required to control access over
certain lot lines, or reserve strips over the ends of street stubs~
shall be deeded to the City°
4.18 Frontage roads, access roads, or acceleration lanes shall
be required in industrial, commercial, and in multiple family residen-
tial areas where it is necessary to control access to arterial streetso
4o19 Where alleys intersect streets~ a minimum 20 foot radius
of curvature shall be required°
4.20
mensions:
Cul-de-sac streets shall have the following limiting di-
50' Minimum Radius to Property Line
40' Minimum Radius to Curb Line
500' Maximum length of a cul-de-sac to center of
turn-around, except where such cul-de-sac
serves less than twelve lots and where a loop
is provided in the water system.
4.21 Names for proposed new streets shall be approved by the
Planning Commission upon the recommendation of the City Planner and
shown'on the tentative map.
4.22 Streets, rights-of-way, and easements in any Standard
Subdivision or Minor Subdivision shall be offered for dedication by
appropriate means° The city may, at its option, accept or reject
any such offer or reserve the right to require future dedication°
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4.23 Street design shall conform to the standards embodied
in the Circulation Element of the General Plan of the City°
ao Curve Radius
Minimum center line radius on streets shall be:
Arterial Streets
Collector Streets
Minor Streets
Cul-de-sac Streets
Grades
1500 feet
800 feet
200 feet
100 feet
(1)
Maximum permitted 10 per cent
Normal minimum permitted, 1 per cent
(2)
4~.24
Optional Design and Improvement Standards
Variation of the standards required pursuant to
Chapters 3 and 4 herein may be permitted only in areas where a
Use Permit is in effect for a Planned Unit Development° The var-
iations permitted shall be only those shown on that site plan
which was approved as a part of said Planned Unit Development°
(1)W~ere topography makes 10 per cent impractical, subject to receiv-
ing the City Engineer's recommendation, the Planning Commission
may allow up to 12 per cent grade, where satisfactory evidence
which is given, showing that a lesser grade is not possible°
(2)Absolute minimum permitted, 0°5 per cent; cross fall across inter-
sectionsv 0.5 per cent. · '
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CHAPTER 5.
STREET DESIGN
5.01 Ail streets shall conform to the standards set out in
the table of "Specific Street Design Dimensions" contained herein.
Any deviation shall be permitted only with written approval of the
Planning Commission in accordance with Section 4.24.
11.
CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO
PARKWAYSIDEWALK I PA~KING
0'- 6'4' - I0' I O'
ARTERIAL ( Divided )
4- LANE R/W 106' Min.
6-LANE R/W 1:50' Min.
,
TRAVEL LANES MEDIAN 12' TRAVELLANES
24'- 36' I 8' 24'
PARKING ! SIDEWALK PARKWAY
"06'
I0' 4'- I0' '- '
I;~RKWA¥S~EWALK ~ PARKING
~ 0'- 6; e 4'- I0' ~ I O'
ARTERIAL ( Undivided )
R/W 88' Min.
12' TRAVEL LANES PARKING
48' I0'
ISIDEWALK PARKWAY
4'- I O' 0~- 6'
PARKW~f810EWALK ! PARKING
0'- 6' 4 - I O' I O'
COMMERCIAL- INDUSTRIAL
COLLECTOR 8~ MINOR
R/W 64' Min.
I
12' TRAVEL LANES
2 4'
PARKING
I0'
SIDEWALK PARKWAY
4'-10' 0'-6'
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTOR
R/W 60' Min.
PARK¥11~f~J~DEWAL~ PARKIN6 12'TRAVEL LANES
6' 4' 8' 2 4'
PARKIN6
8'
SIDEWALK PARKWAY
RESIDENTIAL MINOR
· PARKWAY ~SIDEWALK1 PA~
6' 4' / 8' /
R/W 56' Min.
TRAVEL LANES
20'
PARKING
8'
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SIDEWALK PARKWAY
SPECIFIC STREET DESIGN DIMENSIONS
Street
type
(2)
Minor
Collector
Arterial
(4-lane,
undivided)
Arterial
(4-lane,
divided)
Arterial
(6-lane,
divided)
Minimum Dimensions in Residential Subdivisions
Right-of-Way Pavement Parkway* Median Sidewalk* Alle~(1)
56' 36® 6' None 4' None
unless
approved
by Planning
Commission
60' 40' 6' None " "
88' 68' 6' None " "
106' 68' 6' 18' " "
130' 92' 6' 18' ....
Street
type
(2)
Minor
Collector
Arterial
(4-lane,
undivided)
Arterial
(4-lane,
divided)
Arterial
(6-lane,
divided)
Minimum Dimensions-{n Commercial Subdivisions
Right-of-Way Pavement Parkway* Median Sidewalk* Alley (1)
64' 44' 0' None 10' 30'
64' 44' 0' None 10' 30'
8'8' 68' 0' None 10' 30'
106' 68' 0' 18' 10' 30'
130' 92' 0' 18' 10' 30'
Street
type
(2)
Minor
Minimum Dimensions in Industrial Subdivisions
Right-of-Way Pavement Parkway*Median Sidewalk* Alley(l)
64' 44' 6' None 4' 30'
Collector 64' 44' 6' None 4' 30'
Arterial
(4-lane,
undivided)
Arterial
(4-lane,
divided)
Arterial
(6-lane,
divided)
88' 68' 6' None 4' 30'
106' 68' 6' 18' 4' 30'
130' 92' 6' 18' 4' 30'
(1)
Includes both right-of-way and pavement width
(2)
Minor Street includes cul-de-sac
(3)
Pavement width for two-level streets shall be 20'
* Each side of right-of-way
for each Section.
CHAPTER 6 o
IMP ROVE ME NT S
6.01 Ail improvements shall conform to the City of South San
Francisco'sEnginee~ing Standards~ Any deviation shall be permitted
only with the written approval of the Planning Commission in accord-
ance with Section 4°24. Permission shall be obtained from the City
Engineer before any construction is started.
6.02 Improvements to be installed by each subdivider shall in-
clude the following:
a. Curb, gutter, sidewalk and walkways.
bo Water lines, gas and other utility services to serve
each lot and shall be stubbed to property line prior to paving.
Chief.
Co Fire hydrants of a type and size approved by the Fire
Fire flows shall be as approved by the Fire Chief,~
do Sanitary sewers and s~parate laterals to serve each
lot and shall be .stubbed to propertY line pri6r to paving.
e. Storm sewers, drains and channel improvements when
necessary for general use of the development°
f, Silt basins or other forms of erosion control when
necessary for general use of the development°
go Paved streets ~
ha Ornamental street lights° The Planning Commission shall
require underground wiring of all street lighting systems°
i. Street trees° Not less than one (1) tree per lot, aver-
age spacing ~ on center and of a type approved by the Planning Commis-
sion.
j. Street signs at all block number changes and at loca-
tions aPProved by the City Engineer.
Street end barricades, walls or fencing where re-
quired.
1. Traffic signals, signs, controls, and markings where
streets intersect and at other locations required by the Planning Com-
mission.
m. A fire alarm system and alarm boxes of a type, and at
locations approved by the Fire Chief°
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n. Utility distribution lines, including but not limited
to electric, communications, street lighting and cable television
shall be required to be placed underground. The subdivider is respon-
sible for complying with the requirements of this Section, and he shall
make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the in-
stallation of such facilities. For the purposes of this Section, ap-
purtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, sur-
face-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter
cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed
aboveground. All surface-mounted installations shall be screened with
landscaping as approved by the Planning Commission or placed beyond
any setback required by the applicable zoning district regulations.
6.03 Regulations for dedication of land, payment of fees, or both,
for park and recreational land in Subdivisions.
(a) City defined: City as used in this Subsection shall
mean the City of South San Francisco.
(b)
Subdivider shall provide park and recreational facil-
ities:
Every subdivider who subdivides land shall dedicate a
portion of such land, pay a fee, or do both, as set forth in this
Section for the purpose of providing park and recreational facilities
to serve future residents of such Subdivision.
(c) Application: Except Subdivisions for which tentative
subdivision maps have been filed within thirty (30) days after the
effective date of this Ordinance and Industrial Subdivisions, the pro-
visions of this Section shall apply to:
1. Ail Subdivisions, as that phrase is defined
in Sec. 11500 et seq. of the Business and Pro-
fessions Code of the State of California.
2. Community Apartments and/or Condominiums
3. Minor Subdivisions or lot splits
(d) Relation of Land Required to Population Density
It is hereby found and determined that the public in,
terest, convenience, health, welfare and safety require that four
(4) acres of property, for each one thousand (1,000) persons resid-
ing within the City, be devoted to park and recreational purposes.
(e) Population Density: Population density for the pur-
pose of this Section shall be determined in accordance with the des-
cription of neighborhood densities embodied in the adopted General
Plan, to wit:
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1. Single family dwelling units and duplexes -
3.20 persons per dwelling unit
2. Multiple family dwelling units - 2.20 persons
per dwelling unit
The basis for determining the total number of dwell-
ing units shall be the number of such units permitted by the City on
the property included in the Subdivision at the time the final sub-
division tract map is filed with the City Council for approval.
(f) Amount of land to be dedicated: The amount of land
required to be dedicated by a subdivider pursuant to this Section
shall~be based on the gross area included in the subdivision, deter-
mined by the following formula:
DENSITY FORMULA:
Net density per dwelling unit
Percentage of the gross
area of the subdivision
required when park land
is dedicated
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
D.U. per acre or more
D.U. per 1/2 to 1 acre
D.U. per 10,000 sq. ft. to 1/2 acre
D.U. per 9,000 to 9,999 sq. ft.
D.U. per 8,000 to 8,999 sq. ft.
D.U. per 7,000 to 7,999 sq. ft.
D.U. per 6,000 to 6,999 sq. ft~
D.U. per 5,000 to 5,999 sq. ft.
10 to 19 D.U. s per acre
20 to 29 D.U.
30 to 39 D.U.
40 to 49 D.U.
50 to 59 D.U.
60 to 69 D.U.
70 to 79 D.U.
80 to 89 D.U.
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
90 to 99 D.U. s per acre
100 D.U.'s and over per acre
0.60%
2.30%
1.73%
2.70%
3.01%
3.40%
3.90%
4.58%
5.79%
9.30%
12.56%
15.58%
18.40%
21.05%
23.54%
25.85%
28.00%
29.07%
(g) Amount of fee in lieu of land dedication: Where a
fee is required to be. paid in lieu of land dedication, the amount of
such fee shall be based upon the fair market value of the amount of
land which would otherwise be required to be dedicated pursuant to
Subsection (f) hereof. The amount of such fee shall be a sum equal
to the fair market value of~ the amount of land required in accordance
with the following formula:
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FEE FORMULA:
Net density per dwelling unit
Sq. Ft. of park land
required per gross acre
of subdivision
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
D.U. per acre or more
D.U. per 1/2 to 1 acre
D.U. per 10,000 sq. ft. to 1/2 acre
D.U. per 9,000 to 9,999 sq. ft,
D.U. per 8,000 to 8,999 sq. ft.
D.U. per 7,000 to 7,999 sq. ft.
D.U. per 6,000 to 6,999 sq. ft.
D.U. per 5,000 to 5,999 sq. ft.
10 to 19 D.U. s per acre
20 to 29 D.U.
30 to 39 D.U.
40 to 49 D.U.
50 to 59 D.U.
60 to 69 D.U.
70 to 79 D.U.
80 to 89 D.U.
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
s per acre
90 to 99 D.U. s per acre
100 D.U.'s and over per acre
262
527
767
1,209
1,350
1,532
1,768
2,090
2,680
4,466
6,257
8,039
9,825
11,611
13,408
15,185
16,969
17,851
Fair market value may be determined as of the time
of filing the final map in accordance with the following:
1. The fair market value as determined by the City
Council based upon the then assessed value, modified
to equal market value in accordance with current prac-
tice of (City) (County) Assessor; or
2. If the subdivider objects to such evaluation he
may, at his expense, obtain an appraisal of the prop-
erty by a qualified real estate appraiser approved by
the City, which appraisal may be accepted by the City
Council if found reasonable; or
3. The Cityland subdivider may agree as to the fair
market value°
(h) Credit for common open landscape areas: Where common
open landscaped areas for park and recreational purposes are pro-
vided in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately
owned and maintained by the future residents of such subdivision, or
maintained by the future residents of such subdivision, or maintain,
ed by a district created for said purpose, such areas may be credited
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against the requirements of dedication for park and recreation pur-
poses, as set forth in Subsection (f) hereof, or the payment of fees
in lieu~thereof, as set forth in Subsection (g) hereof, provided the
City CounCil finds it is in the public interest to do so, and that
the following standards are met:
1. That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open
areas required to be maintained by the zoning and build-
ing regulations shall not be included in the computation
of such common open landscaped areas:
2. That the private ownership and maintenance of the
common open landscaped areas is adequately provided for
by written agreement or other undertaking.
3. That the use of the common open landscaped areas
is restricted for park and recreational purposes.by re-
corded covenants which run with the land in favor of the
future owners of property within the traCt and which can-
not be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the
City Council.
4. That the proposed common open landscaped areas are
reasonably adaptable for use for park and recreational
purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size,
Shape, topography, geology, access, and~ location of the
common open landscaped areas.
5. That facilities proposed for the common open land,.
scaped areas are in substantial accordance with the pro-
visions of the recreational element of the general plan,
and~are approved by the City Council.
(i)
l,
Choice of Land or Fee
Procedure. The procedure for determining whether
the subdivider is to dedicate land, pay a fee, or
both, shall be as follows:
A. Parcel Maps, minor subdivisions and lot splits.
The fees to be paid for land subdivided by parcel
maps, minor subdivisions and lot splits shall be de-
posited in escrow with the City Clerk upon filing of
the tentative map, to be transferred to the approp~~
riate City fund upon the filing of the parcel or final
map.
B. Subdivider. At the time of filing a tentative
subdivision map for approval, the owner of the prop-
erty shall, as a part of such filing indicate whether
he desires to dedicate property for park and recre-
ational purposes, or whether he desires to pay a fee
in lieu thereof.. If he desires to dedicate land for
this purpose, he shall designate the area thereof on
the tentative subdivision map as submitted.
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C. Action of 'City.. At the time.of the tentative
~subdiv~sion map approval, the City Council shall
determine as a part of such approval, whether to
require a dedication of land within the subdivi-
sion, payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a com-
-bination of both°
D. Prerequisites 'for Approval of ~Final Map.
Where dedication is required, it may be accomplish-
ed in accordance with the provisions of the Subdi-
vision Map Act. Where fees are required, the Same
shall be deposited with the City prior to the ap-
proval of the final subdivision map. Open space '
covenants for common open landscaped areas or recre-
ation facilities shall be submitted to the City prior
to approval of the final subdivision map and shall be
recorded contemporaneously with the final subdivision-
map o
2~ Determination. Whether the CitY Council acceptS land
dedication or elects to require payment of a fee in lieu
thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by
consideration of the following:
A. Recreation element of the City's general plan;
B. Topography, geology, access and location of land
in the subdivision available for dedication;
C. Size and shape of the subdivision and land avail-
able for dedication.
The determination of the city Council.as to whether land
shall be dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or
a combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive. On
subdivisions involving fifty (50) lots or less, only the
payment of fees may be required, except City may elect to
accept dedication of.the land in lieu of said fees.
(j) 'Time of Commencement must be designated: At the time
,the final subdivision map is approved or parcel map filed, the City
shall designate the time when development of the park and recreational
facilities shall be commenced.
~ (k) Limitation on use of land'and fees: The land and
fees received under this Section shall be used only ~or the purpose
of Providing park and recreational facilities to serve the subdivi-
· ~si~n~fo.r which ~received and the .location .of the land and amount of
fees shall bear a reasonable relationship to the use of the park and
recreational facilities by the future inhabitants of the subdivision.
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6.04
School Sites.
Where the subdivider proposes to develop a minimum of
400 dwelling units within a single school district within a 3-year
period or less, the Planning Commission may require the subdivider
to dedicate to the School District such land as the governing body
shall deem necessary for the purpose of constructing thereon schools
necessary to assure elementary school service for the residents of
the development. Such requirement shall be subject to the costs
formula and other provisions and limitations of Section 11525°2
Article 2 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of Cal-
i forni a.
6.05 The following off-site improvements may be required when
said improvements are needed to serve the proposed subdivision:
a. The subdivider shall pay the fee estimated by the
City for the improvement of any existing source of water supply and
the construction of transmission lines from that supply to the pro-
posed development.
b. The subdivider shall pay the fee estimated by the
City for the development of sewage disposal facilities or for the
improvement of any existing sewage disposal system and the construc-
tion of transmission lines from the proposed development to the site
of disposal.
co When flood zones or other lawful special purpose
zones are established by the City Council, the subdivider shall pay
the fee set out for the particular zone in which the subject land
lies.
d. Properly graded, drained and paved access roads~
eo The extension of any other utilities°
f. Agreements may be made upon approval of the City
Council for reimbursement by future developers for facilities re-
quired by the city to the extent that such facilities are in excess
of sizes, lengths and locations needed to serve the subdivision
involved. Requests for reimbursement shall be made in writing at
the time of submitting the final map.
6.06
In addition to all other requirements herein:
a. Improvement work shall not be commenced until im-
provement plans for such work have been submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer.
b. No grading shall be commenced until a grading plan
shall have been submitted to and approved by the City Engineer and a
grading permit is issued by the City Council.
Co Ail improvements shall be constructed under the in-
spection of, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineero
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d. Cost of inspection shall be borne by the subdivider
and shall be deposited in the manner and in the amount established by
the City. Said cost of inspection shall be secured by a cash deposit
with the City of South San Francisco in the amount of 2% of the esti-
mated cost of subdivision improvements°
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CHAPTER 7.
EXCEPTIONS
7.01 Exceptions Based on Hardship.
It is realized that there are certain parcels of land/
of such dimension, subject to such title restrictions, so affected~
by physical conditions and/or devoted to such use that it is im~os' .
-~iblo for the subdivider to conform to all th~ foregoing requirements
when subdividing property°
7.02
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission (or on appeal, the City Council)
may grant exceptions from the foregoing requirements, when all the
following conditions are found to apply:
a. That any exception granted shall be subject to such
conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall
not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the lim-
itations upon other properties in the same vicinity.
b. That because of special circumstances applicable to
the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings, the strict literal application of this ordinance is
found to deprive subject property of privileges enjoyed by other prop-
erties in the vicinity.
c. That under the circumstances of this particular case
the exception, rather than the sections at issue in this Ordinance,
actually carries out the spirit and intent of this Ordinance.
7.03 Adequate guarantees shall be provided to insure that any
conditions imposed as a part of any approved exception shall be car-
ried out as specified.
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CHAPTER 8.
TYPE OF SUBDIVISION AND PROCEDURE
8.01 The subdivider may elect to use either the Standard
Subdivision (Chapter 9°) or Minor Subdivision (Chapter 11o) Pro-
cedure in any of the following cases:
(a) The parcel or parcels of land is to be divided
into four or less parcels in any time period.
(b) The whole parcel before division contains less
than five (5) acres~ each parcel created by the division abuts
upon a dedicated, improved and maintained city street or state high-
way, and no dedications or improvements are required.
(c) The parcel or parcels of land is to be divided into
lots or parcels, each of a gross area of twenty (20) acres or more,
and each of which has access (conforming to the requirements of Chap-
ters 4, 5, and 6, herein) on a dedicated, improved and maintained city
street or state highway.
(d) The parcel or parcels of land are to be divided into
lots or parcels of forty (40) acres or more.
(e) The parcel or parcels of land is divided into lots
or parcels each having access (conforming to the requirements of
Chapters 4, 5, and 6, herein) to a dedicated, improved and maintained
city street or State Highway, which comprises part of a tract of land
zoned for industrial development.
8.02 The Standard Subdivision Procedure (Chapter 9.) shall be
used on all subdivisions not specified in Section 8.01.
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CHAPTER 9.
STANDARD SUBDIVISION PROCEDURE
9.01 This procedure shall apply to all subdivisions, Parts
of subdivisions or any division of land where prescribed in Chapter
8.
9.02 Prior to filing of a tentative Subdivision Map, a city'
tract number shall be obtained from the County Surveyor and a prelim-
inary title report from a reputable title company shall be filed with
the City Planner°
9.03
Tentative Map° Data Required and Design.
The proposed subdivision design and improvements shall
comply with the requirements of Chapters 4, 5 and 6 herein° The fol-
lowing data shall be shown on the tentative Subdivision Map or Maps:
ao A sketch indicating the location of the proposed sub-
division in relation to the surrounding area or region, to a minimum
scale of 1" = 1000'. Said sketch shall show land use in surrounding
area.
b. Name and address of record owner and subdivider.
c. Name and address of licensed land surveyor, regis-
tered civil engineer or other qualified professional who prepared said
tentative map.
d. Date, north point (generally pointing up on the map)
and scale. Minimum scale 1" = 100' or as otherwise approved by the
City Engineer. Minimum map size 18" x 26".
e. Tract number of proposed subdivision, and of all ad-
jacent subdivisions. Locations of, names and width of adjacent streets,
highways, alleys and ways, and easements of all kinds, together with
the type and location of street improvements thereon including fire
hydrants and street light locations.
f. The contour of the land at intervals of one foot of
elevation up to 5% slope; two foot intervals up to 10% and five foot
intervals over 10%.
g. Sufficient data to define the boundaries of the tract,
or a legal description of the tract and blue border on reverse side of
map to indicate tract boundaries. The tentative map shall show prob-
able units of final map.
h. Width, approximate location and purpose of all ex-
isting and proposed easements and adjacent easements adjoining the sub-
division.
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i. The width and approximate grade of all streets, high-.
ways, alleys and other rights-of-way whether proposed for dedication
or not.
j. The approximate radii of all curves.
k. Ail lots numbered consecutively throughout the entire
development. The approximate dimensions of all lots shall be shown
and the approximate lot areas shall be shown for all parcels not rec-
tangular in shape.
1. The approximate locations of areas subject to in-
undation by storm water overflow, and the location, width and direc~
tion of flow of all water courses existing and proposed.
m. The location and outline to scale of each existing
building or structure, including underground utilities, within the
subdfgi~i6n, noting'thereon whether such building or structure is
to be removed or remain. The existing and proposed future use of said
building or structure shall be shown on the tentative map.
n. Approximate elevation of street intersections.
O. The location, pipe size and approximate grades of
proposed sewers; water lines, and underground storm drains, including
the proposed location of fire hydrants, street lights, gas mains,
power, and TV cables.
p. The location of all trees over 4" in diameter at
the base of tree (where stands of trees are located individual trees
need not be shown, but may be shown as a group).
q. The location of existing fences, ditches, wells,
sumps, cesspools, reservoirs, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, under-
ground structures, utility lines and sand, gravel or other excavation
within two hundred (200) feet of any portion of the subdivision, not-
ing thereon whether they are to be abandoned or used.
'9.04 Statements
The following statements, reports and information shall
accompany the tentative map or shall be placed on said map:
a. The existing zoning and proposed use Of the subdivi-
sion.
b. A report on soils tests by a qualified soils engiheer..
c. A statement of the method by which the subdivider pro-
poses to control erosion.
d. A statement indicating the improvements to be construct-
ed by the subdivider, as required in Chapters 5,and 6 herein, and other
ordinances of the city.
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e. The depth of front yards and building setback lines.
fo
seWage disposal,
The proposed source of water supply and method of
indicating whether Chapter 6 can be complied with.
g. The type and'siZe_ Of tree planting to be'installed.
h. A statement indicating proposed public areas to be
dedicated or scenic easements proposed.
i. The type and location of street lighting proposed.
j. A statement indicating the proposed development of
lots (whether for sale as lots or fully developed house and lot).
for sale, lease, or financing) .
1. Four (4) copies of the preliminary title report.
m. Justification and reasons for any exceptions to the
provisions of this Ordinance.
A statement indicating the subdivision purpose (whether.
)
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· n. The subdivider shall submit a copy of a letter to each
serving utility agency requesting submission of utility easement re-
quirements and a copy of the reply from each affected utility agency.
o. A geological report shall be required in any area,
so determined by the City Engineer, where there are known geological
.hazards.
9.05 Covenants.
A copy of any condition, restrictive reservation or cov-
enant existing or proposed shall accompany the tentative map.
9.06
Tentative Map. Completeness and Filing.
A tentative map shall be considered complete for the con-
sideration of the Planning Commission after submission of the required
maps or. sketches, together with all supplementary data to the Secretary
of the Planning Commission. If the tract is a portion of a-larger area
which may be subdivided later, the tentative map shall roughly indicate
the ultimate plan for the whole.
9.07 Twenty (20) copies of the tentative map and statements
concerning t~e proposed subdivision of any land, shall be presented to
the Secretary of the Planning Commission at least seventeen (17) days
prior to the Planning Commission meeting, together with a filing feg'
fifty ($50.00) dollars plus three ($3.00) dollars for each lot in the
proposed subdivision.
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City of South San Francisco
AMENDMENT TO PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE DATED MAY, 1968
Add a new Section 9.12.1: The City Council shall determine whether
the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the ex~st-
ing City sewer system would result in violation' of existing require-
ments prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board pursuant to Division 7 of the State.of Callfornia Water Code.
Said determination shall be made subsequent to the recommendation of
the City Engineer who shall submit a written report to the Planning
Commission with a copy to the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
In the event the City Council finds that the proposed waste discharge
would result in or add to violation of requirements of such Board, it
Shall disapprove the tentative map or maps of the subdivision.
9.08 Distribution of copies° Upon the filing with the Secre-
tary of the Planning Commission of a tentative map and the requisite
number of copies thereof~ he shall forthwith transmit copies thereof to
the following departments or officers: City Planners City Engineerv
Chief Building Inspector, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks, Police
Chief, Fire Chief, the District Engineer of the Division of Highways,
Department of Public Works of the State of California, if affected, and
each serving utility.
9.09 Reports. Not less than seven (7) days prior to the Plan-
ning Commission meeting at which the tentative map is to be considered,
each officer or department to which said tentative map shall have been
transmitted, shall file with the Planning Commission his or its approv-
al of such tentative map ora report showing what changes are necessary
to make such map conform to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act
and of this ordinance coming within the jurisdiction of such officer or
department. If such approval or report is not made before the expir-
ation of the ~ven-day period by any such officer or department, the
map shall be deemed to be approved by him or it.
9.10
Tentative Map° Action by Planning Commission.
The date of the actual filing of the tentative map, for
purposes of this Ordinance, shall be the date of the next succeeding
closing of the agenda of the Planning Commission meeting following
the presentation of the said map to the Secretary of the Planning Com-
mission. The Planning Commission shall act on any tentative map within
50 days of the date of filing~ unless this time period is extended by
mutual consent of the subdivider and the Planning Commission. Failure
of the Planning Commission to act within the time limits prescribed shall
be deemed approval of the tentative mapo
~9.11 The Planning Commission shall determine whether a ten-
tative map is in conformity with the provisions of the Subdivision
Map Act and of this Ordinance and upon that basis approve~ condi-
tionally approve, or disapprove said map, and shall report such
action directly to the subdivider.
9.12 The Planning Commission may, in addition to any other
causes therefore, disapprove a tentative map because of flood,
inundation, or slide hazards and may require protective improvements
to be constructed as a condition precedent to approval of the map.
9.13
Tentative Maps° Appeal.
If the subdivider or other affected property owner is dis-
satisfied with any action of the Planning Commission with respect to
the tentative map, or the nature and extent of improvements required,
he may, within 15 days after' such action, appeal in writing to the City
Council for a public hearing thereon. Such appeal, along with seven
copies of the map, must be filed with the City Clerk on or before the
agenda closing date of the next succeeding regular meeting° of the City
Council. The City Council shall hear the appeal, upon notice to the
subdivider and the Planning Commission, unless the subdivider consents
to a continuance, at its next succeeding regular meeting, following the
filing of the appeal° At the hearing the City Council shall hear such
argument and material as the subdivider or Planning Commission, or
other persons may present.
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9.14 Upon conclusion of the hearing or continuance thereof, the
City Council shall within seven (7) days declare its findings based
upon the testimony produced before ito It may sustain, modify, reject~
return to the Planning Commission, or overrule any recommendations or
rulings of the Planning Commission, and may make such findings as are
not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance or the Subdivi-
sion Map Act.
9.15
Improvement Plans, Ail Subdivisions°
After the approval by the Planning Commission of the
tentative map of any subdivision, the subdivider shall furnish the
following information to the Secretary of the Planning Commission°
No final map shall be submitted for consideration of the City Council
until the improvement plans have been approved by the City Engineero
No improvement plans shall be considered finally approved until ap-
proval of the final map by the City Council°
a. Three (3) copies of a grading plan showing existing
and proposed contours, typical cross sections, and finished grades of
all lots, roads, streets and highways in the proposed new subdivision.
b. Three. (3} copies of plan and profile drawings of all
streets, including sewer and drainage improvements , and other utilities.~
All tracings or duplicate tracings shall be filed with the City Engineer.
Three (3) copies of final Improvement Plans and Specif~cationso Scale
of plans shall be 1" = 40~ horizontally; 1" = 4' vertical in Profile,
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer° Three (3) copies of all
contract construction d~awings.
co Estimated costs of improvements to be dedicated to
the City or other public agency or any other conditions of approval
of the subdivision~ Such estimates to be verified by the City Engin-
eer.
d. Any other pertinent information required by the Con-
ditional approval of the Planning Commission or by the City Engineer~
including a soils report on filled areas or areas proposed to be filled;
and in all street and alley rights-of-way at intervals not exceeding
1000' and/or any change in soil conditions.. The soils report and an-
alysis will be in accordance with methods approved by the State of
California for "R" values, sieve analysis and sand equivalent~
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CHAPTER 10.
FINAL MAP
10.01 Time Limit
Within eighteen months after approval or conditional
approval of the tentative map or maps, the subdivider may cause
the subdivision or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final
map to be prepared in accordance with the tentative map as approved,
or conditionally approved. Streets and easements needed for access
to any such part shall be shown on the final map, and dedicated if
required.
10o02 Upon application of the subdivider an extension of not
exceeding two additional years may be granted by the City Council,
after review and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
10,03 Any failure to record a final map within eighteen months
from the approval or conditional~ approval of the tentative map, or
any extension thereof granted by the City Council, shall terminate
all proceedings. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a
new tentative map shall be submitted.
10.04 Final Map Form
The final plan or map shall be made to a scale of 100
feet to the inch, using more than one sheet if necessary to furnish
the desired space~ The original shall be drawn in black ink upon
tracing cloth or Polyester base film of good quality and the size of
the sheets shall be 18" x 26", all sheets shall have a margin of 2"
at the left edge and 1" at the other three edges.
10.05 Each sheet shall be numbered, and the total number of
sheets comprising the map shall be shown on. each of the sheets~and
the relation of one sheet to another clearly shown. If more than
two sheets are necessary for the map, an index map shall be required.
10.06 The title of each such final map shall consist of a tract
number, and "In the City of South San Francisco."
10.07 The map or maps, or the title sheet, shall also contain a
sub-title giving a general description of the property being subdi-
vided by reference to maps which have been previously filed or record-
ed, or by reference to the plat of United States Survey. Each refer-
ence in such description, to any tract or subdivision, shall be spelled
out and worded identically with the original record thereof and refer-
ences to book and page of record must be complete.
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10.08
Final Map - Data Required
The final map shall show the following:
a. Boundaries and Streets. The exterior boundaries of
theproperty (shown in blue, 1/8" wide); the border lines and center
lines of all.proposed streets and alleys with their widths and names;
and other portions intended to be dedicated to the public use, In
case of branching streets, the line of departure from one'street to
another shall be indicated.
b. Adjacent Streets. The lines of all adjoining prop-
erties; the' lines of adjacent streets and alleys, showing their widths
and names.
c. Lot Lines and Numbers~ Ail lot lines, and numbers
for all lots, easements and their purposes. All lots are to be num-
bered consecutively throughout the subdivision, starting with the No. 1.
d. Dimensions. Ail dimensions, both linear and ang-
ular, for locating boundaries of subdivisions, lots, street, alley
lines and easements. The linear dimensions shall be expressed in
feet and hundredths of a foot. No ditto marks shall be used.
e. Monuments. Ail permanent monuments, together with
their descriptions showing fully and clearly their location and size,
and if any points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated.
f. Title and Description. Title and description of
property being subdivided, showing its location and extent, north
arrow, scale of plan, basis of bearing and name of owner of the land
and of engineer or surveyor platting the tract.
go The boundaries of any areas within the proposed sub-
division which are subject to periodic inundation by water.
h. Private Restrictions. Any private restrictions shal1
be shown on the plat or reference to them thereon; and the plats shall
contain proper acknowledgment of owners and mortgagees accepting said
platting and restrictions°
i. City Boundaries. City boundaries which adjoin the
subdivision shall be clearly designated and located in relation t
adjacent lot or block lines. No lot shall be divided by a city bound-
ary line.
j. Title sheet shall indicate where vehicular access
rights have been surrendered on Arterial and Collector streets.
k. The allowable error of closure on any portion of a
final map or parcel map shall be 1/20,000.
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1. Proposed easements for public utilities purposes
shall be shown on the map. Such easements shall be identified as
public utility easements and other public purpose.
m. At the time the subdivider presents the final map
to the Planning Commission, there shall be presented certificates
executed respectively by the various public utility cOmpanies auth-
· Orized to serve in the area of the subdivision, certifying that sat-
isfactory provisions have been made with each of said public utility
companies as to location of their facilities, and that satiSfactory
easements have been provided°
10.09 Additional Materi al
The following additional material shall be submitted with
'the final map:
10.10 Guarantee of Title. The subdivider shall furnish to the
City Council a guaranty of title or letter from a competent title com-
pany, certifying that the names of. all persons whose consent is neces'
sary to pass a clear title to the land being subdivided and all ac-
knowledgments thereto appear on the proper certificates and are cor-
rectly shown on said map, both as to consents as to the making thereof
and affidavits of dedication where necessary. Such guaranty shall be
issued for the benefit of the City of South San Francisco and protec-
tion of the City Council and shall be continued complete up to the in-
stant of recording~
10.11
ment for all improvements and monuments as herein required, and as may
be further required by the City Council or by law, and shall secure the
performance thereof by a good and sufficient surety bond executed by a
responsible surety company to be approved by said Council, or an in-
strument of credit approved by said City Council; or in lieu of such
surety bond or instrument of credit, a cash deposit; which bond, in-
strument of credit or cash deposit shall be in an amount equal to the
cost. of the improvement and conditions of approval of the map as
approved bY the City Engineer; provided that there be no reduction
in the amount of any bonds or instrument of credit unless approved
by the City Council after a report and recommendation by the City
Engineer; provided however, that the subdivider may, at his option,
in lieu of such agreement and bond, instrument of credit or cash de-
posit, enter into a contract with the City Council, secured by a
faithful performance bond or cash deposit in the manner and condi-
tion. as provided by Section 11,612 of the BuSiness and Professions
Code of California and all other laws applicable thereto.
Improvement Agreement° The subdivider shall file an agree-
10.12 The developer shall file a request for a method of re-
imbursement for proposed off-Site~improvements that benefit proper-
ties other than his own and such method of reimbursement shall be
included 'in the subdivision agreement approved by the City Council.
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10.13 The agreement shall also provide for inspection of all
improvements by the City Engineer, and reimbursement to the City for
the cost of.such inspection by the subdivider~ Said cost of inspec-
tion shall be secured by a cash deposit with the City of South San
Francisco in the amount of 2% of the estimated cost of subdivision im-
provements.
10o14 Upon the installation and completion of all public im-
provements to be made by the subdivider~ and prior to the approval
and acceptance thereof by the city, the subdivider shall execute and
file with the city a written agreement whereby he shall agree to re-
pair or replace, at his own expense, any work of public improvement
(including, but not limited to, streets and highways, drainage struc-
trues, curbs and gutters, sidewalks~ sewers, water mains and fire hy-
drants, street trees, street lighting and street signs~ and railroad
crossings) which shall at any time during the two (2) year period sub-
sequent to the date of approval and acceptance thereof~ prove to be
defective or which shall become damaged by differential settlement,
action of the elements or through ordinary usage~ The subdivider shall
also file with the aforesaid agreement, to assure his full and faithful
compliance therewith, a bond for such sum as the city council may deem
sufficient to cover the cost of repairing or replacing said improvements,
including the cost of inspection; provided, however, that the amount of
such bond shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the total cost of
all public improvements installed within the subdivision nor more than
twenty-five percent (25%) of such total cost°
Such bond shall be executed by a surety company authorized
to transact a surety business in the State of California and must be
satisfactory to~ and be approved by, the city attorney as to form~ In
lieu of said bond, the subdivider may deposit with the city treasurer
cash money in an amount fixed, as aforesaid, by the city council° In
the event the subdivider shall fail to make the repairs or replace-
ments specified above~ in this subsection~ then the city may make the
necessary repairs or replacements or cause the same to be done~ and
thereafter call upon the surety or the subdivider for reimbursement.
10o15 Taxes° Prior to the filing of the Final Map the sub-
divider shall file With the Clerk of the County of San Mateo cert-
ification from the official computing redemptions in San Mateo County
and in the City of South San Francisco showing that~ according to the
records of his office, there are no liens against the subdivision or
any part thereof for unpaid State, County, Municipal or local taxes
or special assessments collected as taxes, except taxes or special
assessments not yet payable°
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As to taxes or special assessments collected as taxes not
yet payable, the subdivider shall file with the Clerk of the County of
san Mateo a certificate by each proper officerv giving his estimate of
the amount of taxes and assessments which are a lien but which are not
yet. payable~
Whenever any part of the subdivision is subject to a lien
for taxes or special assessments collected as taxes which are not yet
payable, the final map shall not be recorded until the owner or sub-
divider executes and files with the Board of Supervisors a good and
sufficient bond to be approved by the Board and by its terms made to
inure to the benefit of the County upon the. payment of all State,
County, Municipal, and Local taxes and all special assessments collect-~
ed as taxes, which at the time the final map is recorded are a lien
against the property but which are not yet payable° In lieu of a bond
a deposit may be made of money or negotiable bonds in the amount, and
of the kind approved for securing deposits of public money, with the
approval of the Board of Supervisors of said County.
10.16
Procedure for Submitting Final Map
Co~letion~ A final map shall be considered complete for
submission when it complies with Sections 10o01 through 10o15v herein,
and is accompanied by the statements~ agreements, and security required°
No final map shall be considered acceptable for submission
to the City Clerk until said Clerk receives a statement in writing from
the City Attorney that the final maps comply with all the requirements
of this Ordinance~ and that a title report~ deed restrictions, and im-
provement agreement have all been submitted, reviewed and approved by
said City Attorney and are ready for submission to the City Council~
10.17 Submission of Final Maps° The subdivider shall submit the
following to the City Clerk when all of the requirements of Section
10.16 are met°
a. Twenty blue line copies~ original tracing on linen
or Polyester base film of good quality; boundary traverse map, approv-
ed; improvement plans; and a checking fee of fifty ($50°00) dollars for
such detailed examination of Final Maps and field checking as may be
necessary for the City Engineer to make his required certification, to-
gether with the necessary recording fee°
bo The approved title guarantee~ deed restrictions~ im-
provement agreement, recording fee, and bond adequate to cover all re-
quired improvements with the City Clerk, if not previously submitted°
10.18 Department Approvals° The following functions shall be
acted upon within 15 days after submission.
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10.19 Prints and Distribution. UpOn the submission of a final
map with the City Clerk, he shall immediately transmit as follows: Two
prints to the City Engineer, one print to the City Attorney~ one print
to the Fire Chief, two prints to the City Planner, one print to the
Superintendent of Recreation and Parks~ seven prints to the Planning
Commission, five prints to the City Council and shall retain one print
himself.
10.20 The City Engineer shall examine the final map~ If he
shall determine that the surveys are correct and that said map is
technically correct, substantially conforms to the tentative map and
any approved alteration thereof~ and to the provisions of ~this Ordin-
ance and the Subdivision Map Act, he shall execute the map as requir-
ed and forward said map to the City Council for their consideration.
If he shall find that full conformity has not been made, he shall so
advise the subdivider and afford him an opportunity to make the neces-
sary changes°
10.21 The Planning Commission shall examine the final map. If
said Commission shall determine that the map substantially conforms
to the approved tentative map, and any condition imposed thereon, the
Chairman of the Planning Commission shall so certify on said map.
10.22 When filing is completed and approved as outlined, the
City Clerk shall present the following as provided by the subdivider
to the City Council for consideration: An original linen or one dupli-
cate transparency on Polyester base film suitable for reproduction with
all accompanying statements~ agreements~ and security required.
10.23
Approval bY City Council
Upon presentation of the map and all required materials
by the City Clerk as aforesaid, at its next regular meeting or within
a period of not more than ten (10) days after filing~ the City Council
shall consider said map~ the plan of subdivision, the offers of dedica-
tion the proposed agreement and all related matters° The City Council
may reject any or all offers of dedication or require dedication of all
proposed streets and easements° In the event that improvements are re-
quired under the terms of this Ordinance or by law~ the City Council
shall approve an improvement agreement and require adequate security
for the performance thereof°
10.24 After the City Council shall determine that said map is
in conformity to the requirements of this Ordinance, it shall approve
said map by resolution° In case the City Council shall determine that
said map is not in conformity with the requirements of this Ordinance,
it shall disapprove said map, specifying reasons therefor and advis-
ing the subdivider of such disapproval° Within the time limits of the
conditional approval or any extension thereof the subdivider may file
with the City Clerk a map altered to meet with approval of the City
Council and which shall conform with the procedures specified herein°
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10.25 Recording
The City Clerk, after apProval by the City Council, and
after signatures and seals have been affixed, shall transmit the
final map to the City Engineer for filing with the County Recorder.
No map shall have any force or effect until it has been approved by
the City Council and no title to any property described in any offer
of dedication shall pass until recordation of the final map. No
building permit shall be issued until the final map is filed with the
Recorder for record.
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CHAPTER 11.
MINOR SUBDIVISION 'PROCEDURE
11.01 Filing
Where required by the provisions of this Ordinance, ten-
tative Parcel Maps and Parcel Maps, as set out in the Subdivision
Map Act, shall be prepared and filed with the Planning Commission to-
gether with a filing fee of Fifty ($50.00)'dollars.
11..02
Tentative Map - Data Required and Design
a. Design and Improvements. The design~ and i~proyements
o'~ property divided by'~the~ use of this Chapter· shall be governed by
Chapter~.4, 5 and 6 herein.
b. Tentative Parcel Map Information. A legible, ten-
tative map drawn to scale on a sheet 18" x 26" in size on tracing
paper shall be prepared and submitted showing:
1. Name, address and phone number of record owner
and person filing the map; the parcel map number of the proposed sub-
division, .and the name and address of the licensed land surveyor,
· registered civil engineer or other qualified professional who prepar-
ed said tentative map.
2. Name and legal designation of tract or grant in
which the subdivision is located and ties to adjoining streets.
3. .Any other data necessary for the intelligent
interpretation of the conditions existing and the location of record-
ed points, lines and areas shown including but not limited to:
(a) The contour of the land at intervals of
one '(t) foot of elevation up to five (5%) percent slope; two (2) foot
intervals up to ten (10%) percent slope and five (5) foot intervals
over ten (10%) percent slope.
(b)
of division accurately.
Sufficient data to determine boundaries·
(c) Width, location, and purpose of all exist-
ing and proposed easements.
(d) The width and grade of all streets and
other rights-of-way whether proposed for dedication or existing.
(e) The approximate radii of all curves.
(f) The location of areas subject to flood
or inundation.
(g) Approximate elevations of street inter-
sections.
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(h) The location, size and grades of proposed
sewers, water lines, and storm drains.
(i) Location of all proposed fire hydrants,
street lights, and easements o
11.03 Statements
Accompanying the tentative map shall be the following:
(1) A statement by the subdivider as to drainage, surfacing or other
required improvements to be constructed by him; (2) whether proposed
roads; widenings or. street openings are offered for separate dedication,
and if so, copies of a preliminary title report on subject property shall
be inclu4ed; (3) statement-of existing zoning and proposed use; (4) state-
ment and report on soil tests or Geologic Report, if required by the City
Engineer.
· 11.04
Filing and Action on Tentative Parcel Map by Planning
Commission
One reproducible tracing and twenty (20) copies of the
tentative map and statement regarding proposed improvements shall be
filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission at least seventeen
(17) days prior to the time at which action by the Planning Commission
is expected.~ The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall immediately
transmit a copy of said map to the City Planner, City Engineer, Chief
BUilding Inspector, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Superintendent of Recreation
and Parks, and to each public utility serving the general area of the pro-
posed minor subdivision°
11.05 The City Engineer and other officers or departments shall
review said map and shall make a report and recommendations to the Plan-
ning Commission.
11.06 The subdivider shall submit proof of the adequacy of the
proposed easements at the time of filing the tentative parcel map, and
any utility company concerned may make a report to the Planning Commis-
sion as to the adequacy of the proposed easements.
11.07 Any lots created by a minor subdivision approved by the
City shall eliminate'any previously recorded lot lines which fall within
said minor subdivision°
11.08 Partial width streets may be approved by the Planning
Commission when lot owners are not able to coordinate development on ad-
jacent lots, but in no case shall such street be less than 28' of right-
of-way and 18' of pavement.
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11.09
Action on Tentative Parcel Maps
The Planning Commission shall determine whether the ten-
tative parcel map is in conformity with provisions of the Subdivision
Map Act and this Ordinance as to design, drainage, utilities, road
improvements and offers of dedication or deed° Upon this basis they
shall, within 30 days of receipt of the City Engineer's report ap-
prove,~ conditionally approve or disapprove said Map° The Planning
Commission shall report such action in writing to the subdivider.
Any such approved tentative map shall meet the requirements for a Par-
cel Map.
11.10
Extension of Time
The time limits for acting and reporting on a Tentative
Parcel Map for a Minor Subdivision, as provided in this Ordinance,
may be extended upon mutual consent, in writing, of the person fil-
ing the map and the Planning Commission.
11.11 Appeal from the action of the Planning Commission must
be made in writing by the applicant to the City Council within fifteen
(15) days from the date of receipt of notice of action of the Planning
Commission.
11.12 No Building Permit may be issued prior to recording of
the. Parcel Map indicating the Minor Subdivision.
11.13
City Council Action on Appeal - Tentative Parcel Map
of Minor Subdivision
The City Council shall hear any appeal within fifteen
(15) days or at its next succeeding regular meeting after filing
thereof. If the City Council fails to act within seven days follow-
ing said hearing, the action of the Planning Commission shall be
deemed as final, unless this time period is extended by mutual
consent of the subdivider and the City Council.
PARCEL MAP
11.14
Limitation of Approval
The approval or conditional approval of a Tentative
Parcel Map shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of approval by the Planning Commission or City Council.
Such approval or conditional approval may be extended for a period
not to exceed two (2) additional years by the Planning Commission
upon written request, providing such request is made prior to the
expiration of the one (1) year approval or conditional approval
period.
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11.15 Any failure to record a Parcel Map within one (IL year
from the approval or conditional approval of the Tentative Parcel
Map, or any extension thereof granted, shall terminate all proceed-
ings.
11.16 A Parcel Map shall be prepared in conformance with the
approved tentative Parcel Map and presented to the Planning Commis-
sion after a certificate has been executed by the City Engineer,
and the Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor who
prepared the map, certifying compliance with all conditions of ap-
proval.
11.17 The Parcel Map shall meet all requirements of a Parcel
Map, as set out in the Subdivision Map Act and this Ordinance, and
when improvements or dedications are required, shall be accompanied
by a guaranty of title~ any separate instruments of dedication or
deeds, and improvement agreement and bond, all as set out in Section
I0.09 through 10.15o
11.18
Submission of Parcel Mapo
A Parcel Map shall be' considered complete for filing
when it complies with the Subdivision Map Act and this Ordinance
and the following is filed with the City Engineer: Twenty (20)
blueline prints~ original tracing or duplicate on linen or poly-
ester base film of good quality~ and a filing fee of twenty-five
(25.00) dollars°
11.19 The City Engineer shall determine that said map is in
conformity with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this
Ordinance and if it is, he shall so certify on said Map° In the case
the City Engineer shall determine said map is not in conformity with
the said requirements, he shall disapprove said map. If the map is
approved, and after seals and signatures are affixed, the City Engin-
eer shall transmit any offers of dedication or agreement to the City
Council for approval and acceptance°
After such approval, the City Engineer shall transmit
the Parcel Map to the County Recorder for recordation° No Building
Permit shall be issued until the Parcel Map has been recorded by the
County Recorder°
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CHAPTER 12.
EXCEPTIONS FROM ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION ALTERNATE
12.01 Exceptions
This Ordinance shall not apply to any parcel not con-
.forming to the provisions herein, for which a deed is of record or
for which a contract of sale was in full force amd effect, and re-
corded prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, nor to any
land dedicated for cemetery purposes under the Health and Safety
Code of the State of California~
12.02
Subdivision Alternate
Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall prevent any
owner from processing a Division of land as a subdivision.
CHAPTER 13.
ENFORCEMENT
13.01 No building shall be constructed nor shall a permit
for the construction of a building be issUed, nor shall any por-
tion of any parcel be used when not conforming to this Ordinance.
CHAPTER 14.
PENALTY
14.01 Any offer to finance, lease, sell or contract to sell,
or any financing of a division of land, lease or sale contrary to
the provisions of this Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor, and any
person, firm, corporation, partnership or co-partnership, upon con-~
viction thereof, shall be punishable by a'fine of not more than five
hundred ($500) dollars or.by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and im-
imprisonment,;~ecept that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
bar'any legal, equitable, or summary''remedy to which the City of
S6uth 'Sa~ FrancisCo or other political subdivision Or'person', firm,
corporation~ partnership or co-partnership may otherwise be'-entitted,
.... ahd the C~t~ of South San Francisco or any other political subdivision,
Or person, firm, corporation.~ partnership or co-partnership may.file
an action in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for
the County of San Mateo to restrain or enjoin any attempted or proposed.
subdivision or sale in violation of this Ordinance.
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· 14.02 Any transfer of conveyance, or purported transfer or
conveyance, or agreement to transfer or convey any parcel of land
without compliance with the terms of this Ordinance shall be void-
able at the option of the transferee in accordance with the pro-
visions of Sections 11540 and 11540.1 of the Business and, Profes-
sions Code of the State of California, as the same may be amended
from time to time~
CHAPTER 15.
NAME
15,01 This Ordinance shall be known as the SUBDIVISION ORDIN-
ANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.
CHAPTER 16.
S EVE RAB ILI TY
16.0.1 If any section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitu-
tionality shall not affect the validity'or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance, and this City Council does
hereby expressly declare that this Ordinance and each section, sub-
section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence,.clause and phrase there-
of would have been adopted irrespective of the fact that any one or
more of such section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence,
ClauSe or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
CHAPTER 17.
PUBLICAT~I~ .~D. EFFECTIVE DATE
17.01 This Ordinanoe~~.be pu~lisht(t~o~ce in
prise~ou~l", news~ue~ of'
~uTh S~n Francisco, as.;~ui~d. ·
~i~y (~0) days f~m
Introduced this 21st
day of J&nuary ,-1970 ..
Passed and adopte~ as an Ordinance of the City of
South San FrancisCo a~ a regular meeting of the'City Council
of the City of South San Francisco this 2nd day of February,
19 ?0, by the following vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank
Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp
NOES, " None
ABSENT, " None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
As Mayor of the City of Sou~h San Francisco, I do hereby
approve the foregoing Ordinance this 2nd day of February ,
1970 .
/s/ Frank J.~ Bertucelli
Mayor