(A) Upon approval of the final subdivision map and the subdivision improvement agreement by the City Council, and upon recordation of the final subdivision map with the County Recorder’s office, the subdivider may begin construction of new homes within new subdivisions provided that all subdivision improvements including storm drainage, water, sewer, natural gas, electrical power lines, cable television, other dry utilities, curb, gutter, sidewalk, asphalt pavement associated with the applicable phase of the subdivision improvements, and all other city required infrastructure shall be substantially completed. For the purposes of deeming the subdivision improvements as substantially complete, the City Engineer shall make a determination that:
1. All underground utilities have been installed per city approved engineering plans;
2. All curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, street signage and striping have been installed per city approved engineering plans;
3. All streets needed to serve the phase of the subdivision, for which the final subdivision map has been recorded, have been paved. The City Engineer may require that the final lift of the asphalt concrete pavement not be installed until substantial completion of home construction. In extenuating circumstances such as weather, an alternative temporary type of surface sufficient to provide access for emergency vehicles may be permitted by written agreement with the city;
4. Water mains and fire hydrants are installed and fully operational in the area of the subdivision where permits are requested;
5. There is adequate and safe access to all areas within the project for city personnel and emergency vehicles; and
6. All other permit requirements for issuance of building permits have been met and building permits issued.
(B) The provisions in subsection (A) of this section shall not apply for the construction of up to eight model homes in the subdivision phase.
(C) It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to allow no human occupancy in any dwelling unit (including model homes) until all necessary subdivision improvements have been installed, utilities are functioning and written approval for occupancy has been given by the city.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any subdivider to sell any portion of an approved subdivision until the prospective buyer has been advised by the subdivider that building permits shall not be issued or occupancy permitted until the required subdivision improvements are completed and accepted by the city.
(Ord. 295, passed 2-4-1986)