(A) Purpose. The provisions of this chapter are intended to define the requirements, policies and procedures for the construction of public improve-ments in connection with the development of real property within the city in order to:
(1) Supplement the subdivision map act and the subdivision ordinance and also the zoning ordinance of the city as set forth in Titles 22 and 23 of this code.
(2) Spread the costs of required public improvements upon the abutting properties, as contemplated by law.
(3) Cause the installation of those improvements necessary to serve properly the property developed at the time of its development so that the benefitting property may enjoy the use of such improvements throughout the normal life thereof and so that such improvements are not indefinitely deferred to the detriment of the public interest, safety and welfare.
(4) Protect the vested interest of the public in the pre-existing capacity of such public improve-ments.
(5) Prevent the dissipation or improper use of the city's general operating and maintenance funds in providing such improvements or in maintaining faulty or substandard installation.
(6) Protect the public safety living standards and common welfare of the general public.
(B) Policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city that adequate public right-of-way improvements be installed along the street line or lines of any lots or parcels hereafter improved with construction or erection of any residence, commercial, industrial, multiple residential or business purpose building, or open air parking or storage facility, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The installation of adequate right-of-way improvements shall include the dedication of additional right-of-ways if necessary to meet mini-mum standard specifications and design requirements of the city.
(C) Minimum requirements. The provisions of this chapter are minimum requirements and wherever any ordinance or other requirement of the city requires additional improvements, or improvements of a higher degree or grade, such ordinance or other determination shall control.
('86 Code, § 13.44.020) (Ord. 065-3263, passed 8-17-65; Am. Ord. 065-3290, passed 12-21-65)