There may be imposed by local ordinance a requirement that improvements installed by the subdivider for the benefit of the subdivision shall contain supplemental size, capacity, number, or length for the benefit of property not within the subdivision, and that those improvements be dedicated to the public. Supplemental length may include minimum sized offsite sewer lines necessary to reach a sewer outlet in existence at that time.
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Section § 66485
This law allows local governments to require developers to build extra large or extra long infrastructure, like sewer lines, as part of their development projects. These improvements should not just serve the new development but also benefit surrounding areas, and they must be turned over, or "dedicated," to the public. For example, sewer lines might need to be extended to reach existing sewer outlets outside the new subdivision.
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Section § 66486
This law says that when a subdivider installs improvements as per local rules, the local government must agree to pay the subdivider back for costs that go beyond what's needed for the subdivision. This includes paying back any interest on those extra costs.
In the event of the installation of improvements required by an ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 66485, the local agency shall enter into an agreement with the subdivider to reimburse the subdivider for that portion of the cost of those improvements, including an amount attributable to interest, in excess of the construction required for the subdivision.
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Section § 66487
This section allows a local government to manage the costs of improvements that help property outside a subdivision. They can charge those who benefit from these improvements, including other public agencies. They can also compensate a developer for the share of costs that benefits outside properties and recoup these through charges on those properties, possibly with interest. Lastly, they can set up local benefit districts to handle these charges.
In order to pay the costs as required by the reimbursement agreement, the local agency may:
(a)CA Government Code § 66487(a) Collect from other persons, including public agencies, using such improvements for the benefit of real property not within the subdivision, a reasonable charge for such use.
(b)CA Government Code § 66487(b) Contribute to the subdivider that part of the cost of the improvements that is attributable to the benefit of real property outside the subdivision and levy a charge upon the real property benefited to reimburse itself for such cost, together with interest thereon, if any, paid to the subdivider.
(c)CA Government Code § 66487(c) Establish and maintain local benefit districts for the levy and collection of such charge or costs from the property benefited.
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Section § 66488
This law allows local agencies to create a plan for drainage or sewer systems and charge a fee to nearby property owners who benefit from these systems. The collected fees go to the agency or developer who builds these systems. Agencies can also make agreements with developers to be reimbursed for construction costs.
Any local agency within a local drainage or sanitary sewer area may adopt the plan and map designated in Section 66483 and impose a reasonable charge on property within the area which, in the opinion of the legislative body, is benefited by such drainage or sanitary sewer facilities. The charge collected must be paid to the local agency or subdivider constructing such drainage or sanitary sewer facilities, and any local agency within the drainage or sanitary sewer area may enter into a reimbursement agreement with the subdivider.
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Section § 66489
This law allows local government agencies to designate specific areas where property owners could be charged a fee if their property benefits from the construction of a bridge or major road. The money collected from these charges goes to the agency or developer building the bridge or road. Additionally, government agencies can make a reimbursement agreement with the developer if they think the property benefits from the construction.
Any local agency may establish an area of benefit pursuant to Section 66484 and may impose a reasonable charge on property within the area which in the opinion of the legislative body, is benefited by the construction of the bridge or major thoroughfare. The charge collected shall be paid to the local agency or subdivider constructing the bridge, and any local agency having jurisdiction over any property which, in the opinion of the legislative body, is benefited by the construction of the bridge or major thoroughfare may enter into a reimbursement agreement with the subdivider.
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