§ 17.34.010. General requirements and conditions.

A.

The design and minimum improvement requirements of subdivisions are set forth in this chapter. Additional requirements may be imposed as part of a tentative map approval process, depending upon the nature and location of the subdivision. All improvements required by this chapter and Chapter 17.36, 17.40 and 17.44 shall conform to good civil engineering practice and, in particular, shall comply with the specific requirements in effect at the time of approval of the tentative map, as contained in the current Napa County Road and Street Standards, the California Fire Code with local amendments, and Chapter 8.08 of this code.

B.

All improvement requirements will be specified as conditions of approval of the tentative map and completed prior to approval or recordation of any parcel or final map, except that in lieu of completion of the improvements, security may be posted in the manner set forth in Chapter 17.38 of this title.

C.

In the absence of a standard for an improvement, the director of planning may establish a standard in keeping with good construction and engineering practices.

D.

When a tentative map has been submitted, no grading or construction work shall be performed until the tentative map and improvement plans for such work have been approved.

E.

If an existing or proposed state highway abuts or crosses a proposed subdivision, the subdivider shall secure all pertinent road data and specifications, and shall make the design of the proposed subdivision compatible with such state highway.

(Ord. 1207 § 13, 2002: Ord. 1160 § 5, 1999; Ord. 854 § 2 (part), 1987: prior code § 11664)

(Ord. No. 1379, § 116, 1-29-2013)