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16.04. 010 Definitions.

For purposes of this title:

Block: Where the need for determination regarding lot merger under Section 16.20.030 occurs, the term "block" shall mean both sides of a street within the same zoning district uninterrupted by an intersecting or intercepting street (not including an alley).

"Design" refers to street alignment, grades and widths, alignment and widths of easements and rights-of-way for drainage and sanitary sewers, and minimum lot area and width; includes land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes; and also refers to such specific requirements in the plan and configuration of the entire subdivision as may be necessary or convenient to insure conformity to or implementation of applicable general or specific plans of the city.

"Improvement" refers to such street work and utilities to be installed, or agreed to be installed, by the subdivider on the land to be used for public or private streets, highways, ways and easements as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs as a condition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the final map thereof; and also refers to such specific improvements or types of improvements the installation of which, either by the subdivider, by public agencies, by private utilities, or by a combination thereof, is necessary or convenient to insure conformity to or implementation of applicable general or specific plans of the city.

"Vesting tentative map" means a map for a residential subdivision, as defined in the Hermosa Beach subdivision ordinance, that shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map": At the time it is filed in accordance with Section 16.16.030, and is thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions thereof. (Prior code § 29.5-01)

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16.04. 020 Statement of intent.

The purpose of this title regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions and lot splits is to provide for the orderly division of land and buildings within the city.

Its regulations are to insure that the costs of land divisions and the burdens thereof are borne by the property owners and those interested in the land and not by the general public.

The fees and regulations provided herein may be changed from time to time to compensate for rising costs and technological changes.

No property in the city shall be divided for the purpose of sale, lease or other financial separation, except as governed by the provisions of this title and the provisions of Title 7, Division 2 of the Government Code of the state of California, otherwise known as the Subdivision Map Act. (Prior code § 29.5-1)

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16.04. 030 Advisory agency.

The city planning commission is designated as the advisory agency of the city council and charged with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed divisions of land. (Prior code § 29.5-2)

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