HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-07; City Council; Resolution 1713*
March 17, 1970
TO : CITY CO-UNCIL
FROM : ACTING CITY MAXAGER
SUBJECT: Initial Occupancy of Houses in Mew Subdivisions
RECOMt.IENDAT ION_ :
Adopt a motion approving the present admini2strative
policy regarding occupancy in new subdivisions as
the Official City Policy..
DISCUS.SXON :
The City hqs recently received several requests to permit
In order to clarify the CityOs position,
occupancy of homes in new subdivisions prior to completion of
public improvements,
it appears that a statement of policy by the City Council
would be in order. The administrative policy at present is
not to allow occupancy until:
1. The house has been completed and approved by the Building
Department,
2. The permanent sewer and water systems serving the house
. have been completed and have passed the required!
acceptance tests, and
3. The streets connecting the particular house with a street
outside the subdivision have been paved.
This policy was developed after discussion with developers
concerning the practical considerations of heavy construction
in an inhabited area and upon the advice of the City Attorney
regarding City liability in case of accident or fire.
The policy is essentially identical to that followed by
the City of Oceanside which has found it to be reasonable and
prudent.
. HTC:bkb Acting City Manager
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