Title 12

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

Chapters:

1.2.04 Encroachments

12.08 Setbacks Alonq Hiqhways

12.10 Desiqn Policies

12.12 Construction Improvement Standards for Roadways ,in Decomposed Granite Areas,

12.14 Use of Vehicles, Bicycles and Other Conveyances in the Grass Valley Creek Decomposed Granite Shelter Area

12.16 Underground Utility Districts,

12.17 Naming and Numberinq of Streets

Chapter 12.04

ENCROACHMENTS

Sections:

12.04.010 Permit required.

12.04.020 Terms of permit.

12.04.030 Cash deposit or bond.

12.04.040 Road commissioner's determinations.

12.04.050 Tires or tracks on vehicles.

12.04.060 Violation—Penalty.

12.04.010 Permit required It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to tear up, loosen or remove any portion of the surface of any highway, either by the operation of any mobile equipment, or in any other manner; or, to place or maintain any encroachment to, in and/or upon any highway, including but not restricted to any access roads to such highway or county road, or to excavate, trench or dig in any highway, land, alley, sidewalk, court or any other public place without first submitting a plan to the county road department showing the exact location of the use, encroachment and/or work to be done, and securing from the road department a permit therefor. (Ord. 246 §1(part), 1959: Ord. 238 §1(part), 1958)

12.04.020 Terms of permit The term of the permit shall provide that the county highway, or other public places, shall be left in as good condition as it or they were before the encroachment, use, and/or access or any other work was performed, and that the provisions of this chapter will be complied with. All work to be done under terms of the permit shall be performed to the satisfaction of the road commissioner. (ord. 246 §1(part), 1959: Ord. 238 §1(part), 1958)

12.04.030 Cash deposit or bond Before granting a permit under the provisions of this chapter, the road department may require the applicant to make a cash deposit with the county treasurer or file a satisfactory bond in such amount as the road department deems sufficient, conditioned on the proper compliance by the permittee with the provisions of this chapter and the agreement of uses as set forth in the permit. A cash deposit or surety bond will not be required of any public utility or any county, city or political subdivision which is authorized by law to establish or maintain any works or facilities in, under or over any public street, highway or right-of-way. (Ord. 246 §1(part), 1959: Ord. 238 §1(part), 1958)

12.04.040 Road commissioner's determinations The road commissioner, after an examination of the plans submitted and the examination of the site, shall determine whether a permit is necessary for minor public utility service installations, or minor maintenance work in connection therewith, when such is done prior to the installation of road surfacing and in connection with such minor installations and/or minor maintenance work, the county highway or other public place shall be left in as good condition as it or they were before the work was performed; and further provided, that no permit shall be required before commencing of emergency work but application shall be made on the following working day. (Ord. 246 §2, 1959: Ord. 238 §2, 1958)

12.04.050 Tires or tracks on vehicles

A. No tire or track on any vehicle, trailer or tractor which is driven, propelled or moved upon any county highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, ridge, bead, or any other protuberance of metal or wood which projects beyond the traction surface of such tire or track.

B. This section does not apply to the following:

1. Tire chains of reasonable size used to prevent skidding when upon wet surfaces or when upon snow or ice;

2. Pneumatic tires which have embedded therein wire not to exceed .075 inches in diameter and which are so constructed that under no conditions will the percentage of metal in contact with the roadway exceed five percent of the total

tire area in contact with the roadway, except that during the first one thousand miles of use or operation of any such tire, the metal in contact with the road-way may exceed five percent of the tire area in contact with the roadway, but shall in no event exceed twenty per-cent of such area;

3. Vehicles, trailers and tractors operated upon unimproved roadways where necessary in the construction or repair of county highways;

4. Traction engines or tractors when operated under the conditions of a permit first obtained from the road department of the county. (Ord. 238-1 §1, 1975: Ord. 238 §3, 1958)

12.04.060 Violation—Penalty. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Every person convicted of such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 238-1 §2, 1975: Ord. 238 §4, 1958)

Chapter 12.08

SETBACKS ALONG HIGHWAYS

Sections:

12.08.010 Property abutting county roads.

12.08.020 Federal aid secondary and state highways.

12.08.030 Construction to be in compliance.

12.08.040 Centerline defined.

12.08.010 Property abuttinq county roads For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and general welfare, a forty-foot building setback line is established for all property abutting on all primary, secondary or other county roads. (Ord. 216 §1(a), 1956)

12.08.020 Federal aid secondary and state highways For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and general welfare, a fifty-foot building setback line is established on all federal aid secondary and all state highways in the county. (Ord. 216 §1(b), 1956)

12.08.030 Construction to be in compliance

A. No building or structure, excluding, however, open fences and solid fences less than three feet in height, shall be erected, constructed or moved so that any portion of the same shall be closer than forty feet to the centerline and no existing building or structure shall be added to or enlarged so that such addition or enlargement shall be closer than forty feet to the centerline of the county highways described in Section 12.08.010.

B. No building or structure, excluding, however, open fences and solid fences less than three feet in height, shall be erected, constructed or moved so that any portion of same shall be closer than fifty feet to the centerline and no existing building or structure shall be added to or enlarged so that such addition or enlargements shall be closer than fifty feet to the centerline of the highways described in Section 12.08.020. (Ord. 216 §2, 1956)

12.08.040 Centerline defined For the purpose of this chapter, the "centerline" of such highways shall be deemed to be the centerline of traveled way of such highways as laid out and constructed. (Ord. 216 §3, 1956)

Chapter 12.10

DESIGN POLICIES

Sections:

12.10.010 Adoption of policy for highways and streets.

12.10.020 Applicability.

12.10.010 Adoption of policy for highways and streets The following policy of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is adopted by reference: "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 1990." Also adopted by this reference are all future amendments thereto and subsequent editions thereof. (Ord. 1214 §2, 1997)

12.10.020 Applicability The policy and standards adopted in this chapter shall only apply to construction and reconstruction of county highways, streets and roads either performed by or contracted through the Trinity County department of transportation. (Ord. 1214 §3, 1997)

Chapter 12.12

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FOR ROADWAYS, IN DECOMPOSED GRANITE AREAS

Sections:

12.12.010 Title.

12.12.020 Purpose.

12.12.030 Definitions.

12.12.040 Construction and improvement standards.

12.12.050 Exemptions.

12.12.060 Permit requirements.

12.12.070 Enforcement.

12.12.080 Violation—Penalty.

12.12.010 Title This chapter shall be known and cited as the "construction improvement standards for roadways in decomposed granite areas of the county of Trinity." (Ord. 379 §1, 1981)

12.12.020 Purpose This chapter is adopted to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare, and to promote and protect the soil, water and fishery resources of the county. (Ord. 379 §2, 1981)

12.12.030 Definitions For the purpose of this chapter certain terms are defined as follows:

A. "Decomposed granite areas" are those areas identified on the most current Soil Conservation Service map(s) of Trinity County, and/or Geologic Map of California, that depict all decomposed granite soils. It shall be the responsibility of any operator within the county to conform to this chapter where decomposed granite soils are located outside of these maps.

B. "Roadways" are those routes, both public and private, constructed for purposes of providing access to a subdivision; or to individual parcels, or as a means of access for purposes of removing forest products. For purposes of this chapter, a roadway shall include roadbed, shoulders, slopes, culverts, drainage structures, ditches and all other elements constructed for the purpose of providing access to lands. A roadway shall also include driveways providing access from a main road to individual dwellings, structures or other sites, and parking areas at those dwellings, structures, or sites.

C. "Subdivision" is any division of land regardless of the method of division, including but not limited to gift deed, grant deed, parcel map, subdivision map, or quarter-quarter division. (Ord. 1100 §1, 1987; Ord. 379 §3, 1981)

12.12.040 Construction and improvement standards The following construction and improvement standards shall apply to all roadways constructed in decomposed granite areas of the county:

A. Maximum road grades in decomposed granite shall be ten percent, except where grades up to fifteen percent can be shown to result in less impact than a ten percent slope will create. Road surfaces shall have a six-inch, well-graded gravel or shale bed and be suitably compacted.

B. Road beds shall have a minimum width of twelve feet, and shall be outsloped at two percent except for short inslopes immediately above culverts and/or where outsloping will result in diverting runoff onto fill slopes or nonvegetated soils. Rolling dips shall be placed as follows:

Gradient of Roadway, Spacing Between Rolling

Percent Dips, Maximum

1 — 3 250'

3 — 8 150'

8 — 10 100'

C. Runoff from rolling dips shall discharge onto selected areas where protection from erosion is afforded by rocky ground, slash or vegetative cover. Rolling dips shall be constructed as per Exhibit "A," attached to Ordinance 379. Cut slopes shall be 144:1 and fill slopes shall be 146:1 or flatter. Exceptions to these ratios shall be supported by determinations of a civil engineer.

D. Drain culverts shall be installed in all drainage-ways. Culvert size shall be determined by a civil engineer or equivalent, or by using the following table:

Watershed Area Minimum Culvert Size

(Inside Diameter),

0 —3 acres 8 inches

3 —25 acres 24 inches

25 —40 acres 30 inches

40 —60 acres 36 inches

60 —100 acres 48 inches

100 —160 acres 60 inches

160 — 230 acres 72 inches

Over 230 acres Bridge or Ford

E. Culvert outlets shall terminate on energy dissipating surfaces, adequate, in the judgment of a civil engineer, to minimize erosive processes arising from any flows carried by said culverts.

F. The road alignment in most cases will be deter-mined by land slope. In general, slope greater than forty percent will not meet road standards for granite soils.

G. All cut-and-fill slopes shall be seeded and fertilized with seed, fertilizer and mulch as approved by the Soil Conservation Service for the site under consideration. This shall be accomplished prior to the first growing season following completion of construction. The objective is to achieve a vegetative cover sufficient, in the judgment of the county's designated representative, to prevent soil loss from the slopes within two growing seasons following completion of construction. If, in the judgment of said county's representative, this is not physically possible, some other acceptable slope stabilization method may be recommended by the Soil Conservation Service and approved by the county.

H. When a parcel of land is divided, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to construct the main access road. Such road shall touch each piece of property in such a manner as to allow the new owner access to his property.

I. The landowner or controlling agent shall be responsible for construction and continued maintenance of such roadways, to comply with the intent of this chapter. (Ord. 1100 §2, 1987; Ord. 379 §4, 1981)

1.2.12.050 Exemptions Roadways constructed and maintained for purposes of removing forest products which are regulated by the California Department of Forestry, and any watershed restoration work carried on by a federal, state or local public entity shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1169 §1, 1992: Ord. 379 §5, 1981)

12.12.060 Permit requirements

A. Issuance. The county public works department is given authority and direction to establish additional standards and conditions to meet the intent of this chapter, to issue permits for the construction and/or improvement of roadways in decomposed granite areas of the county, and to act as the county's representative in the carrying out of all provisions of this chapter.

B. Application. Application for a road construction permit, made to the public works department in writing in a form approved by that agency, shall contain statements, plans and elevations necessary to show all necessary details of the proposed roadway.

C. Responsible Applicant. It shall be the responsibility of the principal contractor or, in the event that roadway is constructed by other than a licensed contractor, it shall be the responsibility of the on-site representative of the owner to secure the permit described in this section. Further, it shall be the responsibility of said on-site representative or owner to have such permit available for work at all times that work is being performed as described by this section. (Ord. 1100 §3, 1987)

12.12.070 Enforcement It shall be the duty of the county road commissioner to enforce the provisions of this chapter pertaining to the construction or reconstruction of roadways in decomposed granite areas. It shall be the duty of the sheriff of the county, and all officers of the county herein and/or otherwise charged by law with the enforcement of this chapter, to assist the county road commissioner as necessary in the enforcement of this chapter. (Ord. 379 §7 (a) , 1981)

12.12.080 Violation—Penalty Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise violating or causing or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Such persons, firm or corporation shall be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this chapter is committed or permitted by such person, firm or corporation. (Ord. 1100 §4, 1987)

Chapter 12.14

USE OF VEHICLES, BICYCLES, AND OTHER CONVEYANCES IN THE GRASS VALLEY CREEK DECOMPOSED GRANITE SHELTER AREA

Sections:

12.14.010 Definitions.

12.14.020 Closure of area to all off-road travel by vehicles.

12.14.030 Violation—Penalties.

12.14.040 Installation of signs—Promulgation of entry permit standards and conditions.

12.14.010 Definitions For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:

A. "Bicycle" means any two-wheeled device having fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power.

B. "Conveyances" means any means of travel across the ground or water which may be utilized by human beings and makes actual contact with either the ground or the water crossed.

C. "Grass Valley Creek Decomposed Granite Shelter Area" means all that real property located within the following described boundaries, and being situated in the county of Trinity, state of California, more particularly described as follows:

All that real estate located in Township 33N, Range 8W, M.D.B.&M., Trinity County, State of California, described as follows:

S1/2 of Section 19;

S1/2 of N1/2 and S1/2 of Section 20;

S1/2 of N1/2 and S1/2 of Section 21;

W/2 of Section 22;

All that portion of Section 27 in Trinity County; Section 28;

Section 29 Section 30;

E1/2 of Section 31;

Section 32; Section 33; Section 34;

All that portion of Section 35 in Trinity County;

All that real estate located in Township 32N, Range 8W, M.D.B.&M., Trinity County, State of California, described as follows:

All that portion of Section 2 in Trinity County; Section 3;

Section 4;

Section 5;

E1/2 of Section 6;

E1/2 of Section 7;

Section 8;

Section 9;

Section 10;

All that portion of Section 11 in Trinity County;

All that portion of Section 13 in Trinity County;

All that portion of Section 14 in Trinity County;

Section 15;

Section 16;

Section 17;

E1/2 of Section 20;

Section 21; Section 22; Section 23;

All that portion of Section 24 in Trinity County;

Section 25;

Section 26; Section 27;

Section 28;

E1/2 of Section 33;

Section 34; Section 35;

Section 36;

All that real estate located in Township 32N, Range 7W, M.D.B.&M., Trinity County, State of California, described as follows:

All that portion of Section 30 in Trinity County;

All that portion of Section 31 in Trinity County;

All that portion of the N1/2 of Section 6, T31N, R7W, M.D.B.&M., Trinity County, State of California;

All that real estate located in Township 31N, R8W, M.D.B.&M., Trinity County, State of California, described as follows:

All that portion of Section 1 in Trinity County;

All that portion of Section 2 in Trinity County;

Section 3;

All that portion of Section 10 in Trinity County.

D. "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle which is self-propelled. This definition specifically includes all types of motorcycles, motorscooters and motorized tricycles.

E. "Motorcycle" means any motor vehicle other than a tractor having a seat or saddle for use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, weighing less than one thousand five hundred pounds, except that four wheels may be in contact with the ground when two of the wheels are a functional part of the sidecar. (Ord. 1083 §1(part), 1986)

12.14.020 Closure of area to all off-road travel by vehicles.

A. The Grass Valley Creek Decomposed Granite Shelter Area is hereafter closed to off-road travel by any motor vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle or other conveyance.

B. Certain exceptions to the terms of this chapter exist. They are as follows:

1. Off-road travel by persons, firms, and corporations working within the terms of a valid timber harvest plan covering any part of the Grass Valley Creek Decomposed Granite Shelter Area is allowed, only to the extent that such travel is necessary as a part of such timber harvest plan.

2. Off-road travel by any person, firm or corporation having a valid entry permit authorized and issued by the department of public works for the county is authorized.

3. Off-road travel by police, fire, ambulance and U.S. Forest Service vehicles and personnel engaged in the lawful performance of their duties is authorized. (Ord. 1083 §1(part), 1986)

12.14.030 Violation—Penalties Operation of a motor vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle or other conveyance in the Grass Valley Creek Decomposed Granite Shelter Area in a manner not authorized by the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars for each violation. (Ord. 1083 §1(part), 1986)

12.14.040 Installation of signs—Promulgation of entry permit standards and conditions

A. The public works department is directed to install along all county road entrances to the shelter area, signs indicating the existence of the ordinance codified in this chapter by its ordinance number, the activities proscribed by this chapter, and the penalties and consequences for violations of this chapter.

B. The department of public works for the county is further authorized and directed to promulgate standards and conditions for the issuance of the entry permits mentioned in this section. Further, the department of public works shall be directed and authorized to issue such permits as seen proper in the discretion of the department. (Ord. 1083 §1(part), 1986)

Chapter 12.16

UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS

Sections:

12.16.010 Definitions.

12.16.020 Initiation of proceedings by petition.

12.16.030 Public hearing by board of supervisors.

12.16.040 Designation of district by resolution.

12.16.050 Unlawful acts.

12.16.060 Exception, emergency of unusual circumstances.

12.16.070 Additional exceptions.

12.16.080 Notice to property owners and utility companies.

12.16.090 Responsibility of utility companies.

12.16.100 Responsibility of property owners.

12.16.110 Responsibility of county.

12.16.120 Extension of time.

12.16.130 Violation—Penalty.

12.16.010 Definitions Whenever in this chapter the words or phrases defined in this section are used, they shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the following definitions:

A. "Board of supervisors" means the board of supervisors of Trinity County, California.

B. "Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission of the state.

C. "Person" means and includes individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships, and their agents and employees.

D. "Poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures" means poles, towers, supports, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, crossarms, braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, communication circuits, appliances, attachments and appurtenances located aboveground within a district and used or useful in supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service.

E. "Underground utility district" or "district" means that area in the county within which poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures are prohibited as such area is described in a resolution adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.16.040.

F. "Utility" includes all persons or entities supplying electric, communication or similar or associate service by means of electrical materials or devices. (Ord. 317 §1, 1969)

12.16.020 Initiation of proceedings by petition

A. Proceedings for a conversion shall be initiated by either a petition or by a determination of the legislative body.

B. In order to initiate proceedings, a petition shall:

1. Describe the proposed assessment district, as provided in Section 5181 of the California Streets and High-ways Code;

2. Generally describe the proposed conversion;

3. Request that proceedings for such conversion be taken pursuant to this chapter.

C. In order to initiate proceedings, the legislative body shall determine that the public utility has voluntarily agreed to

pay over fifty percent of all costs of conversion, excluding costs of users' connections to underground electric or communication facilities. (Ord. 12.12 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 317 §2, 1969)

12.16.030 Public hearing by board of supervisors The board of supervisors may from time to time call public hearings to ascertain whether the public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures within designated areas of the county and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar or associate service. The county clerk shall notify all affected property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and utilities concerned, by mail, of the time and place of such hearings at least fifteen days prior to the date thereof. Each such hearing shall be open to the public and may be continued from time to time. At each such hearing, all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard, and concerned utilities will be expected to present evidence on whether and approximately to what extent they will participate in the costs of the work. The findings of the board that certain utilities shall be placed underground shall include at least one of the following:

A. Such undergrounding will avoid or eliminate an unusually heavy concentration of overhead distribution facilities;

B. Said street or road or right-of-way is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic;

C. Said street or road or right-of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area or public recreation area or an area of unusual scenic interest to the general public.

The decision of the board of supervisors shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 12.12 §1(part), 1981; Ord. 317 §2.1, 1969)

12.16.040 Designation of district by resolution

A. If, after any such public hearing the board of supervisors finds that the public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires such removal and such underground installation within a designated area, the board of supervisors shall, by resolution, declare such designated area an underground utility district and order such removal and underground installation.

B. Such resolution shall include a description of the area comprising such district and shall fix the time within which such removal and underground installation shall be accomplished and within which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground service. A reasonable time shall be allowed for such removal and underground installation, having due regard for the availability of labor, materials and equipment necessary for such removal and for the installation of such underground facilities as may be occasioned thereby. (Ord. 317 §3, 1969)

12.16.050 Unlawful acts Whenever the board creates an underground utility district and orders the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures therein as provided in Section 12.16.040, it shall be unlawful for any person or utility to erect, construct, place, keep, maintain, continue, employ or operate poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures in the district after the date when said overhead facilities are required to be removed by such resolution, except as said overhead facilities may be required to furnish service to an owner or occupant of property prior to the performance by such owner or occupant of the underground work necessary for such owner or occupant to continue to receive utility service as provided in Section 12.16.100, and for such reasonable time required to remove said facilities after the work has been performed and except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 317 §4, 1969)

12.16.060 Exception, emergency or unusual circumstances Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, overhead facilities may be installed and maintained for a period not to exceed ten days, without the authority of the board in order to provide emergency service. In addition, the board may grant special permission, on such terms as the board may deem appropriate, in cases of unusual circumstances, without discrimination as to any person or utility, to erect, construct, install, maintain, use or operate poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures. (Ord. 317 §5, 1969)

12.16.070 Additional exceptions This chapter and any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 12.16.040 shall, unless otherwise provided in such resolution, not apply to the following types of facilities:

A. Any county-owned facilities or equipment installed under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the board of supervisors, and/or its designated agent or representative;

B. Poles or electroliers used exclusively for street lighting;

C. Overhead wires (exclusive of supporting structures) crossing any portion of a district within which overhead wires have been prohibited, or connecting to buildings on the perimeter of a district, when such wires originate in an area from which poles, overhead wires and associated over-head structures are not prohibited;

D. Poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used for the transmission of electric energy at nominal voltages in excess of thirty-four thousand five hundred volts;

E. Overhead wires attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or other fixture and extending from one location on the building to another location on the same building, or to an adjacent building without crossing any public street;

F. Antenna, associated equipment and supporting structures, used by a utility for furnishing communication services;

G. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts;

H. Temporary poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used or to be used in conjunction with

construction projects. (Ord. 317 §6, 1969)

12.16.080 Notice to property owners and utility companies

A. Within ten days after the effective date of a resolution adopted pursuant to Section 12.16.040, the county clerk shall notify all affected utilities and all persons owning real property within the district created by said resolution of the adoption thereof. The county clerk shall further notify such affected property owners of the necessity that, if they or any person occupying such property desire to continue to receive electric, communication or similar or associated services, they or such occupant shall provide all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive such service from the lines of the supplying utility or utilities at a new location, subject to applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the commission.

B. Notification by the county clerk shall be made by mailing a copy of the resolution adopted pursuant to Section 12.16.040, together with a copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter, to affected property owners as such are shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the affected utilities. (Ord. 317 §7, 1969)

12.16.090 Responsibility of utility companies If underground construction is necessary to provide utility service within a district created by any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 12.16.040, the supplying utility shall furnish that portion of the conduits, conductors and associated equipment required to be furnished by it under its applicable rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the commission. (Ord. 317 §8, 1969)

12.16.100 Responsibility of property owners A. Every person owning, operating, leasing, occupying or renting a building or structure within a district shall perform construction and provide that portion of the service connection on his property between the facilities referred to in Section 12.16.090 and the termination facility on or within said building or structure being served, all in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the commission.

B. In the event any person owning, operating, leasing, occupying or renting said property does not comply with the provisions of subsection A of this section within the time provided for in the resolution enacted pursuant to Section 12.16.040, the board of supervisors, or its designated agent or representative, shall post written notice on the property being served, and thirty days there-after shall have the authority to order the disconnection and removal of any and all overhead service wires and associated facilities supplying utility service to said property. (Ord. 317 §9, 1969)

12.16.110 Responsibility of county The county shall remove at its own expense all county-owned equipment from all poles required to be removed under this chapter in ample time to enable the owner or user of such poles to remove the same within the time specified in the resolution enacted pursuant to Section 12.16.040. (Ord. 317 §10, 1969)

12.16.120 Extension of time In the event that any act required by this chapter or by a resolution adopted pursuant to Section 12.16.040 cannot be performed within the time provided on account of shortage of materials, war, restraint by public authorities, strikes, labor disturbances, civil disobedience, or any other circumstances beyond the control of the actor, then the time within which such act will be accomplished shall be extended for a period equivalent to the time of such limitation. (Ord. 317 §11, 1969)

12.16.130 Violation—Penalty It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. Any person violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, and shall be punishable therefor as provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 317 §12, 1969)

Chapter 12.17

NAMING AND NUMBERING OF STREETS*

Sections:

12.12.010 Title.

12.12.020 Intent.

12.12.030 Procedure.

12.12.040 Administration.

12.17.050 Definitions.

12.17.060 Uniform system of street naming.

12.17.070 Uniform system of street numbering.

12.17.080 Ambiguity and unforeseen situations.

* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1124.

12.12.010 Title This chapter shall be known as the "Uniform System for the Naming and Numbering of Streets and Highways." (Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)

12.12.020 Intent It is the intent of this chapter to establish an orderly street naming and numbering system for the identification of residences and businesses in Trinity County. Such an ordinance is necessary to provide for the delivering of emergency services to places within the county as well as to expedite postal and other delivery services. (Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)

12.12.030 Procedure The processes for street (road) naming shall be as stated in Section 12.17.060. The processes for street numbering shall be as stated in Section 12.17.070. (Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)

12.12.040 Administration The planning department shall be responsible for maintaining pertinent records as well as assigning street names and numbers when building permits are issued in accordance with this chapter. Prior to naming streets the department shall consult with other affected agencies. Street numbers may be assigned to existing buildings and undeveloped parcels if the planning director determines that it is in the public interest to do so. (Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)

12.17.050 Definitions For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.

"County" means the county of Trinity or any county agency or department authorized by the board of supervisors to construct and maintain roadways within Trinity County.

"Driveway" means a vehicular access that serves no more than one parcel of land.

"County road" means vehicular access to more than one parcel that is maintained by the county of Trinity.

"Other publicly maintained road" means vehicular access to more than one parcel that is managed or maintained by a governmental agency other than the county of Trinity.

"Private road" means vehicular access to more than one parcel that is maintained by private property owners.

"Street" includes: road, lane, circle, way and other similar terms associated with vehicle access, but excludes the term "driveway".

"Street naming" means the assignment and posting of a name for a county road, private road, or other publicly maintained road. (Ord. 1276 §l (part) , 2003)

12.17.060 Uniform system of street naming

A. General Provisions.

1. All street names shall be chosen in a manner to avoid: duplication, similar sounding names, confusing names or inappropriate names. Attempts shall be made to retain historically accurate names, or in the case of new streets, to name streets in accordance with historical events, places or names common to the specific area.

2. Road signs shall be visible and legible from both directions of vehicle travel for a distance of at least one hundred feet.

3. Size of letters, numbers and symbols for street and road signs shall be a four inch letter height, three-eighths inch stroke, reflectorized and contrasting with the background color of the sign. Neon, flashing or other types of signs that may distract motorists are not allowed.

B. County Roads.

1. All street names as indicated on the county's maintained mileage map shall be recognized as the legal name of county roads.

2. Any county road may be officially named in accordance with Section 971 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

3. The board of supervisors may change the name of a county road after giving notice and conducting a public hearing in accordance with Section 970.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code. A county road name-change may be initiated only by the director of transportation, or by the director of transportation acting under direction of the board of supervisors.

C. Other Publicly Maintained Roads. The naming or changing of street names on public roads shall be completed in accordance with the procedures established by the governmental agency responsible for the road. All public roads must have a street name (i.e.: a road number is not sufficient), except for state highways. Street names formally established by a non-county governmental agency responsible for maintaining a road shall be accepted by the county.

D. Private Roads.

1. The naming of streets serving private property may be initiated by the property owners served by the road or by the planning director. Application for a road name may be obtained from the planning department and shall be completed and returned to the planning director for routing to affected agencies. After receiving clearance or comments from the other agencies, the planning director shall process the request in accordance with the procedures established in Section 971 of the California Streets and Highways Code; provided, however, that if sixty percent or more of the landowners agree with the road name, as submitted with the application, then the road shall be approved without the formal public noticing process. Road name changes shall be completed in the same manner. Approval of road names and road name changes

shall be made by adoption of a resolution by the board of supervisors for approval.

2. The board of supervisors finds and declares that there is an urgent need to complete a county wide system of roads and, therefore, authorizes the planning director to approve road names until July 1, 2005. After July 1, 2005 the planning director shall submit a complete list of private road names to the board of supervisors for approval. Thereafter, all new road names and road name changes shall require approval by the board of supervisors, as provided in subsection 12.17.070.D.1. (Ord. 1286 §1(part), 2005; Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)

12.17.070 Uniform system of street numbering

A. The uniform street numbering system shall apply county-wide and shall be based upon the individual numbering of each road beginning at its point of origin and increasing in sequence to its point of termination. In the case of a loop road which has two points of intersection on one road, or other matters requiring a determination, the point of origin shall be determined by the planning director, and the numbering shall start at that point.

1. Addresses shall be assigned at one thousand numbers per road mile, and two numbers shall be assigned to approximately each ten feet of street or road frontage; one odd number and one even number, with even on the right and odd on the left side of the road. Where development is irregularly spaced or in areas of little development, the designation of a series of numbers shall be determined or estimated in a logical manner by the planning department.

2. A multiple-family building, or commercial building with multiple tenants, or a parcel with more than one dwelling shall be assigned only one address number for the parcel and shall carry a letter designation (i.e.: A, B, C, etc.) or be numbered sequentially for each residential unit or tenant space. Provided, however, that if access to separate dwellings is by separate driveways, then separate addresses shall be provided to the dwellings.

3. A mobile home park, RV park or a parcel with more than one dwelling served by a common driveway shall be assigned only one address number for the parcel and shall carry a letter designation (i.e.: A, B, C, etc.) or be numbered sequentially for each residential unit or space.

B. House Numbers. Every owner, occupant or agent shall, within one year after a house number has been assigned or at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for residential construction, whichever occurs first, permanently install the number issued subject to the following provisions:

1. All assigned numbers shall be placed so as to be easily visible and legible from the road upon which said premises front. All buildings shall have a permanently posted address, which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and be visible from both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and shall be maintained thereafter, and the address shall be visible and legible from the road on which the address is located. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite direction. Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post. Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial or industrial business, the address sign shall be placed at the nearest road intersection providing access to that site.

2. Size of letters, numbers and symbols for addresses shall be minimum three inch and maximum eight inch letter height, minimum three-eights inch stroke, contrast with the background color of the sign and preferably reflectorized. Neon, flashing or other types of signs that may distract motorists are not allowed. (Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)

12.17.080 Ambiguity and unforeseen situations The planning director shall have the authority to determine the appropriate method of addressing parcels and buildings and initiate corrective actions to resolve street name conflicts in situations that may develop that have not been addressed in this chapter. (Ord. 1276 §1(part), 2003)