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Division C12 SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT*

CHAPTER I. SUBDIVISIONS

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Part 1. General Provisions

Sec. C12-1. Purpose.
Sec. C12-2. Citation.
Sec. C12-3. Withdrawal of a party and substituting a new party in an appeal.

Part 2. Definitions

Sec. C12-5. Definitions.
Sec. C12-5.1. Advisory agency.
Sec. C12-5.2. Approved access.
Sec. C12-5.3. Board.
Sec. C12-5.4. Central Permit Counter.
Sec. C12-5.5. Central Permit Office.
Sec. C12-5.6. Commission.
Sec. C12-5.7. County.
Sec. C12-5.8. County Health Officer.
Sec. C12-5.9. County street.
Sec. C12-5.10. County Surveyor.
Sec. C12-5.11. Design.
Sec. C12-5.12. Director of Transportation.
Sec. C12-5.13. Final map.
Sec. C12-5.14. Improvement.
Sec. C12-5.15. Land Development Coordinator.
Sec. C12-5.16. Parcel map.
Sec. C12-5.17. Right-of-way.
Sec. C12-5.18. Standard.
Sec. C12-5.19. Subdivider.
Sec. C12-5.20. Subdivisions.
Sec. C12-5.21. Tentative map.
Sec. C12-5.22. Vesting tentative map.

ARTICLE 2. MAPS

Part 1. General Provisions

Sec. C12-10. Map requirements.
Sec. C12-11. Lot line adjustments.
Sec. C12-12. Waiver of requirements for parcel map.
Sec. C12-13. Condominium project or community apartment projects.
Sec. C12-14. Short-term lease; conveyance of rights-of-way.
Sec. C12-15. Map to be recorded.
Sec. C12-16. Consent of owners.
Sec. C12-18. Additional information filed or recorded simultaneously with final or parcel map.

Part 2. Tentative Maps

Sec. C12-20. Form and content of tentative maps.
Sec. C12-21. Lot design.

Part 3. Final Maps

Sec. C12-26. Form and content of final maps.
Sec. C12-27. Affidavits and certificates on final maps.
Sec. C12-28. County Surveyor's certification.

Part 4. Parcel Maps

Sec. C12-33. Form and content of parcel maps.
Sec. C12-34. Survey basis for parcel map.
Sec. C12-35. Certificates.

ARTICLE 3. PROCEDURE

Part 1. General

Sec. C12-40. Applicability.
Sec. C12-41. Extension of time limits.
Sec. C12-42. Processing fee.
Sec. C12-43. Notice of hearings.

Part 2. Tentative Maps

Sec. C12-50. Filing tentative maps.
Sec. C12-51. Effective time of filing.

Part 3. Distribution and Reports

Sec. C12-52. Generally.
Sec. C12-53. Environmental Management Agency review.
Sec. C12-54. Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Sec. C12-55. Transportation Agency.
Sec. C12-56. Notice to school districts.
Sec. C12-58. Review by State.
Sec. C12-59. Review by Intergovernmental Management Office.

Part 4. Vesting Tentative Maps*

Sec. C12-60. Application.
Sec. C12-61. Filing and processing.
Sec. C12-62. Expiration of vesting tentative maps.
Sec. C12-63. Vesting on approval of vesting tentative map.
Sec. C12-64. Modification of approved vesting tentative maps.
Sec. C12-65. Inconsistency with zoning; conditional approval.

Part 5. Processing; Appeals; Time Limits

Sec. C12-70. Tentative map for five or more parcels; processing.
Sec. C12-71. Appeal of condition of Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Sec. C12-72. Action on tentative maps for five or more parcels by the Board of Supervisors.
Sec. C12-73. Tentative map for four or less parcels; processing.
Sec. C12-74. Action on tentative maps for four or less parcels by the Board of Supervisors.
Sec. C12-75. Appeal of condition of Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Sec. C12-77. Expiration of tentative maps.
Sec. C12-79. Extension of time to file final or parcel maps.
Sec. C12-80. Modification of approved tentative maps.

Part 6. Final Maps

Sec. C12-83. General.
Sec. C12-84. Filing map.
Sec. C12-85. Time for filing.
Sec. C12-86. Filing map with both city and County.
Sec. C12-87. Board action on final map.
Sec. C12-88. Subdivider agreement for improvements.
Sec. C12-89. Staying of the tentative map.

Part 7. Parcel Maps

Sec. C12-93. Parcel maps generally.
Sec. C12-94. Filing map.
Sec. C12-95. Staying of the tentative map.

Part 8. Filing Maps With County Recorder

Sec. C12-100. Final map.
Sec. C12-101. Parcel map.
Sec. C12-102. Final proof of ownership.
Sec. C12-103. Recording; time limit.
Sec. C12-104. Recorder's certificate; indexing.
Sec. C12-105. Preservation of maps; prints.
Sec. C12-106. Recordation; constructive notice.

Part 9. Correction and Amendment of Maps

Sec. C12-110. Method of correcting recorded maps.
Sec. C12-111. Authority to amend; map content.
Sec. C12-112. County Surveyor's certification.
Sec. C12-113. Recording.
Sec. C12-114. Modification of recorded maps.

ARTICLE 4. REQUIREMENTS

Part 1. General

Sec. C12-120. Compliance with this chapter.
Sec. C12-121. General Plan; area plan; zoning.
Sec. C12-122. Denial of approval; findings.
Sec. C12-123. Final map approval based on compliance with tentative maps.
Sec. C12-124. Parcel map approvals based on compliance with tentative maps.
Sec. C12-125. Land projects; approval; limitations.
Sec. C12-126. Sanitary waste considerations.
Sec. C12-127. Special flood hazard area requirements.

Part 2. Dedication

Sec. C12-130. General.
Sec. C12-131. Bicycle paths, pedestrian paths.
Sec. C12-132. Access rights; waiver.
Sec. C12-133. Acceptance, rejection of dedication.
Sec. C12-134. Rejection of offer; later acceptance.
Sec. C12-135. Waterfront access; acceptance; time limit.
Sec. C12-136. Termination of offers; abandonment; expiration of time.
Sec. C12-137. Effect of reversion or resubdivision on offers.
Sec. C12-138. Time of acceptance.

Part 3. Public Access to Public Resources

Sec. C12-143. Public access to public resources.

Part 4. Fees

Sec. C12-155. Filing fees.
Sec. C12-157. Construction inspection and plan check fee; partial refunds.
Sec. C12-158. Final map and parcel map checking fee.
Sec. C12-159. Recording fee.
Sec. C12-160. Plan and map check by private entity; special checking fee.

Part 5. Soils Report

Sec. C12-163. Preliminary.
Sec. C12-164. Waiver.
Sec. C12-165. Further investigation.
Sec. C12-166. Corrective action; approval.

Part 6. Geologic Reports

Sec. C12-167. Generally.

Part 7. Noise Control

Sec. C12-168. Generally.

Part 8. Taxes and Assessments

Sec. C12-171. Controller's certification.
Sec. C12-172. Security; liens.

Part 9. Solar Access for Subdivision Development

Sec. C12-173. Intent.
Sec. C12-173.1. Definitions.
Sec. C12-173.2. Energy conservation plans.
Sec. C12-173.3. Solar access easements--General requirement.
Sec. C12-173.31. Same--Contents.
Sec. C12-173.4. Appeal procedure.
Sec. C12-173.5. Severability.

ARTICLE 5. IMPROVEMENTS

Part 1. General

Sec. C12-175. Criteria.

Part 2. Improvement Requirements

Sec. C12-178. Four or less parcels.
Sec. C12-179. Five or more parcels.

Part 3. Improvement Plans--Street and Drainage

Sec. C12-183. General.
Sec. C12-184. Same--Design requirements.

Part 4. Fire Protection

Sec. C12-185. Generally.

Part 5. Sewage Disposal

Sec. C12-190. General.
Sec. C12-191. Septic tank percolation tests.

Part 6. Domestic Water System

Sec. C12-195. General.
Sec. C12-196. Use of existing domestic water system; availability.
Sec. C12-197. Use of individual wells; abandoned wells.
Sec. C12-198. Water system and improvement plan.
Sec. C12-199. Capacity of system; design.
Sec. C12-200. Water transportation facilities; pumping equipment.
Sec. C12-201. Distribution system; pipe and valves.

Part 7. Grading Plans

Sec. C12-202. General.

Part 8. Improvement Agreement and Securities

Sec. C12-206. Agreement.
Sec. C12-207. Improvement security.

Part 9. Construction Requirements and Procedures

Sec. C12-211. Construction inspection.
Sec. C12-212. Authorization of private civil engineer to inspect the work.
Sec. C12-213. Periodic progress reports.
Sec. C12-214. Modification of approved plans.
Sec. C12-215. Suspension of work.
Sec. C12-216. Encroachment permits.

ARTICLE 6. REVERSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Part 1. Reversion to Acreage

Sec. C12-221. Subdivided real property; provisions; final map.
Sec. C12-222. Subdivided real property; Board findings.
Sec. C12-223. Conditions by the Board.
Sec. C12-224. Effective time; effect of dedications.
Sec. C12-225. Effect on fees, deposits and security.
Sec. C12-226. Tax bond not required.
Sec. C12-227. Parcel map; when allowed.
Sec. C12-228. Merged and resubdivided land without reverting to acreage.
Sec. C12-229. Voluntary merger of contiguous parcels.

Part 2. Certificate of Compliance--Notice of Violation

Sec. C12-233. Certificate of compliance.
Sec. C12-234. Recording notice of violation.

ARTICLE 7. GIFT DEEDS

Sec. C12-240. Intent.
Sec. C12-241. Presumption.
Sec. C12-242. Exemptions.

CHAPTER II. SINGLE BUILDING SITES

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Part 1. General Provisions

Sec. C12-300. Purpose.
Sec. C12-301. Process in lieu of site approval.

Part 2. Definitions

Sec. C12-302. Generally.

ARTICLE 2. PROCEDURE

Part 1. Application

Sec. C12-304. Generally.
Sec. C12-305. Site development plan.
Sec. C12-306. Effective time of filing.

Part 2. Review

Sec. C12-307. Generally.
Sec. C12-308. Pre-application review for building site approval.
Sec. C12-309. Certain additions exempted.
Sec. C12-309.1. Exemption for Stanford University.
Sec. C12-309.3. Exemption for replacement of a residence destroyed by casualty or condemnation.
Sec. C12-310. Previously approved site.

Part 3. Distribution and Reports

Sec. C12-312. Generally.
Sec. C12-313. Modification of application.
Sec. C12-315. Environmental Management Agency review.
Sec. C12-316. Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Sec. C12-317. Transportation Agency.

Part 4. Report Acceptance; Permit Issuance

Sec. C12-317.1. Generally.

Part 5. Report Rejection; Meeting Scheduled

Sec. C12-318. Generally.

Part 6. Time To Complete

Sec. C12-319. Period of approval and extensions.

Part 7. Appeal Procedure

Sec. C12-321. Appeal to the Board of Supervisors.
Sec. C12-322. Appeal of conditions of Santa Clara Valley Water District.

ARTICLE 3. REQUIREMENTS

Part 1. Dedication

Sec. C12-323. Dedication requirements.

Part 2. Improvements

Sec. C12-324. Improvement requirements.
Sec. C12-325. Underground utilities.
Sec. C12-326. Legal access.
Sec. C12-327. Surveying and map requirements.

Part 3. Noise Attenuation Measures

Sec. C12-328. Generally.

Part 4. Soils Report

Sec. C12-330. Preliminary.
Sec. C12-331. Waiver of soils report.
Sec. C12-332. Further investigation of soils report.

Part 5. Geologic Report

Sec. C12-333. Geologic report.

Part 6. Fees

Sec. C12-335. Filing fee.
Sec. C12-336. Construction inspection and plan check fee.

Part 7. Improvement Agreement and Securities

Sec. C12-337. Requirements.
Sec. C12-338. Modification of approved plan.
Sec. C12-339. Time for filing improvement plans.
Sec. C12-339.1. Staying of the single building site approval.

ARTICLE 4. DENIAL OF PERMIT

Sec. C12-340. Denial of permit.

ARTICLE 5. BUILDING APPROVAL ON SLOPES EXCEEDING THIRTY PERCENT

Sec. C12-350.1. Findings.
Sec. C12-350.2. Intent and application.
Sec. C12-350.3. Terms and definitions.
Sec. C12-350.4. Regulations.
Sec. C12-350.5. Procedure.
Sec. C12-350.6. Fee.
Sec. C12-350.7. Urgency.

CHAPTER III. GRADING*

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Part 1. General Provisions

Sec. C12-400. Purpose.

Part 2. Definitions

Sec. C12-405. Definitions.
Sec. C12-405.1. Bedrock.
Sec. C12-405.2. Bench.
Sec. C12-405.3. Civil engineer.
Sec. C12-405.4. Compaction.
Sec. C12-405.5. Construction permit.
Sec. C12-405.5.1. Design engineer.
Sec. C12-405.5.2. Design landscape architect.
Sec. C12-405.6. Depth of embankment (fill).
Sec. C12-405.7. Depth of excavation (cut).
Sec. C12-405.8. Embankment.
Sec. C12-405.9. Encroachment permit.
Sec. C12-405.10. Engineering geologist.
Sec. C12-405.11. Engineering geology.
Sec. C12-405.12. Erosion.
Sec. C12-405.13. Excavation or cut.
Sec. C12-405.14. Existing grade.
Sec. C12-405.15. Expansive soil.
Sec. C12-405.16. Fill.
Sec. C12-405.17. Final grading plan.
Sec. C12-405.18. Finish grade.
Sec. C12-405.18.5. Grade stake inspection.
Sec. C12-405.19. Grading.
Sec. C12-405.20. Geologic hazard.
Sec. C12-405.21. Grading work; work.
Sec. C12-405.22. Grading permit.
Sec. C12-405.23. Key.
Sec. C12-405.24. Landscape architect.
Sec. C12-405.25. Lot.
Sec. C12-405.26. Owner.
Sec. C12-405.27. Parcel.
Sec. C12-405.28. Permittee.
Sec. C12-405.29. Person.
Sec. C12-405.30. Preliminary grading plan.
Sec. C12-405.31. Rough grade.
Sec. C12-405.32. Sediment control facility.
Sec. C12-405.33. Site.
Sec. C12-405.34. Slope.
Sec. C12-405.35. Soil.
Sec. C12-405.36. Soils engineer.
Sec. C12-405.37. Soils engineering.
Sec. C12-405.37.1. Stormwater.
Sec. C12-405.38. Terrace.
Sec. C12-405.39. Erosion prevention measures.
Sec. C12-405.40. Sediment control measures.
Sec. C12-405.41. Planning Director.
Sec. C12-405.42. Building Official.

ARTICLE 2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Part 1. General Provisions

Sec. C12-410. Application; plans.
Sec. C12-411. Preliminary grading plan.
Sec. C12-412. Final grading plans.
Sec. C12-414. Modification of approved plans.
Sec. C12-415. Distribution and use of approved plans.
Sec. C12-416. Time for filing final grading plans.
Sec. C12-417. Staying of the grading approval.

ARTICLE 3. PROCEDURE

Part 1. Prohibitions and Exemptions

Sec. C12-420. Prohibitions.
Sec. C12-421. Exemptions.

Part 2. Applications

Sec. C12-425. Filing.
Sec. C12-426. Review by Architectural and Site Approval Committee.

Part 3. Review and Determination

Sec. C12-427. Referral and findings.
Sec. C12-428. Land use requirements.
Sec. C12-429. Exceptions to land use requirements.
Sec. C12-429.1. Small project grading permit process.
Sec. C12-430. Environmental review.
Sec. C12-431. Final action.
Sec. C12-432. Time limitation on approval, extension.
Sec. C12-433. Emergency grading authorization.

Part 4. Permit Limitation

Sec. C12-435. General.
Sec. C12-436. Same--Permission of other agencies or owners.
Sec. C12-437. Same--Location of property lines.
Sec. C12-438. Same--Time limits.

Part 5. Denial of Permit

Sec. C12-443. Hazardous grading.
Sec. C12-444. Permit denial for geologic or flood hazard.
Sec. C12-445. Violation of other ordinances.

Part 6. Appeals

Sec. C12-450. Appeals.

ARTICLE 4. REQUIREMENTS

Part 1. General

Sec. C12-455. Denial
Sec. C12-456. Construction inspection and plan check fees; partial refunds; plan check by private entity or person.
Sec. C12-457. Violation fees.

Part 2. Reports

Sec. C12-457.1. Generally.
Sec. C12-457.2. [County Geologist review; recommendation.]
Sec. C12-458. Soils engineering investigations and reports.
Sec. C12-459. Engineering geologic report.
Sec. C12-460. Periodic soil and geologic reports.
Sec. C12-461. Final reports.

Part 3. Construction Requirements and Procedures

Sec. C12-465. Construction inspection.
Sec. C12-466. Authorization of private civil engineer to inspect the work.
Sec. C12-467. Periodic progress reports.
Sec. C12-468. Modification of approved plans.
Sec. C12-469. Suspension of work.
Sec. C12-470. Notification of work completion.
Sec. C12-471. Termination of services by private civil engineer.
Sec. C12-472. Certificate of compliance.

Part 4. Responsibility of Permittee

Sec. C12-475. Compliance with permit requirements and plans.
Sec. C12-476. Protection of utilities.
Sec. C12-477. Protection of adjacent property, public health, safety.
Sec. C12-477.1. Environmental protection.
Sec. C12-478. Start of work notice.
Sec. C12-479. Temporary erosion control.

Part 5. Responsibility of Owner

Sec. C12-483. Hazard from existing grading.

ARTICLE 5. DESIGN STANDARDS

Part 1. Generally

Sec. C12-488. Minimum standards.

Part 2. Cuts

Sec. C12-489. Maximum slope.
Sec. C12-490. Drainage terraces (cuts).
Sec. C12-491. Expansive soils.

Part 3. Fills

Sec. C12-492. Generally.
Sec. C12-495. Compaction.
Sec. C12-496. Preparation of ground to receive fill.
Sec. C12-497. Fill slopes.
Sec. C12-498. Fill material.
Sec. C12-499. Drainage terraces (fills).
Sec. C12-500. Slopes to receive fill.
Sec. C12-501. Expansive soils.

Part 4. Setbacks

Sec. C12-505. Generally.

Part 5. Drainage

Sec. C12-510. General.
Sec. C12-511. Stormwater and subsurface water disposal requirements.

Part 6. Erosion Control

Sec. C12-515. Slope protection.
Sec. C12-516. Dikes, swales and ditches.
Sec. C12-517. Erosion prevention and sediment control measures.

Part 7. Planting of Slopes

Sec. C12-519. General.
Sec. C12-520. Minimum requirements for slopes over 15 feet in vertical height.
Sec. C12-521. Timing of planting.
Sec. C12-522. Vegetation removal.
Sec. C12-525. Irrigation.
Sec. C12-526. Establishment of planting.
Sec. C12-527. Other standards.

ARTICLE 6. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITIES

Sec. C12-531. Bonds required.
Sec. C12-532. Failure to complete work.
Sec. C12-534. Cash bonds.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT

Part 1. Liability

Sec. C12-535. Generally.

Part 2. Access and Enforcement

Sec. C12-536. Right of entry.
Sec. C12-536.1. Inspection warrant.
Sec. C12-537. Hazardous conditions.
Sec. C12-538. Stop work order.
Sec. C12-540. Written notices.

Part 3. Abatement of Violations

Sec. C12-545. General.
Sec. C12-546. Posting notice.
Sec. C12-547. Recorded notice of violation and appeals.
Sec. C12-548. Required correction.
Sec. C12-550. Notice of expungement.
Sec. C12-551. Noncompliance with abatement notice.
Sec. C12-552. Suspension and revocation of permit.
Sec. C12-553. Denial of other applications.

Part 4. Legal Proceedings

Sec. C12-554. Penalties.
Sec. C12-555. Citation authority.
Sec. C12-556. Additional remedies.

CHAPTER IV. GEOLOGIC PROVISIONS*

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Part 1. General Provisions

Sec. C12-600. Purpose.

Part 2. Definitions

Sec. C12-605. Applicable definitions.
Sec. C12-605.1. Alluvium.
Sec. C12-605.2. Bedrock.
Sec. C12-605.3. Civil engineer.
Sec. C12-605.4. Construction observation letter.
Sec. C12-605.5. Consulting engineering geologist.
Sec. C12-605.6. County Geologist.
Sec. C12-605.7. County geologic hazard zones.
Sec. C12-605.8. Earthquake.
Sec. C12-605.9. Engineering geologist.
Sec. C12-605.10. Engineering geology.
Sec. C12-605.11. Excavation.
Sec. C12-605.12. Existing grade.
Sec. C12-605.13. Fault.
Sec. C12-605.14. Fault rupture.
Sec. C12-605.15. Fault trace.
Sec. C12-605.16. Fault zone.
Sec. C12-605.17. Fill.
Sec. C12-605.18. Finish grade.
Sec. C12-605.19. Geologic report.
Sec. C12-605.20. Geophysical traverse.
Sec. C12-605.21. Geotechnical engineer.
Sec. C12-605.22. Grading.
Sec. C12-605.23. Landslide.
Sec. C12-605.24. Liquefaction.
Sec. C12-605.25. Seismic trench.
Sec. C12-605.26. Plan review letter.
Sec. C12-605.27. Soil creep.
Sec. C12-605.28. Soils report.
Sec. C12-605.29. Soils engineer.
Sec. C12-605.30. Surficial deposits.

ARTICLE 2. COUNTY GEOLOGIC HAZARD ZONES

Sec. C12-606. County geologic hazard zones and maps.

ARTICLE 3. REVIEW PROCESS

Part 1. General

Sec. C12-607. Review requirements.

Part 2. Types of Reports

Sec. C12-608. General.
Sec. C12-609. In-depth geologic report.
Sec. C12-610. Feasibility geologic report.
Sec. C12-611. Geologic letter report.

Part 3. Requirements for In-Depth and Feasibility Geologic Reports

Sec. C12-612. General.

Part 4. Requirements for Geologic Letter Reports

Sec. C12-613. Geologic letter report.

Part 5. Time for Submittal, Review and Fees

Sec. C12-614. Time for processing.
Sec. C12-615. Residences, single building sites and mobile homes.
Sec. C12-616. Subdivision.
Sec. C12-617. Grading.
Sec. C12-618. Zone changes and use permits.
Sec. C12-619. Building permit.
Sec. C12-620. Review and approval of geologic reports.
Sec. C12-621. Fees.

ARTICLE 4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

Sec. C12-622. General.
Sec. C12-623. Expungement.

ARTICLE 5. WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE

Sec. C12-624. Seller disclosure to the buyer.

CHAPTER V. OFFICIAL PLAN LINES*

ARTICLE 1. GENERALLY

Sec. C12-700. Purpose and scope.
Sec. C12-701. Citation.
Sec. C12-702. Prohibition.
Sec. C12-703. Definitions.

ARTICLE 2. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL PLAN LINES

Sec. C12-704. Incorporation of maps into chapter.
Sec. C12-705. Map identification and certification.
Sec. C12-706. Filing of maps.

ARTICLE 3. MAPS

Sec. C12-707. Maps of lines adopted; streets enumerated.

ARTICLE 4. VARIANCES

Sec. C12-708. Authority.
Sec. C12-709. Application for variance.
Sec. C12-710. Notice of hearing.
Sec. C12-711. Action by Planning Commission.
Sec. C12-712. Conditions.
Sec. C12-713. Revocation or modification of variance.
Sec. C12-714. Action on revocation or modification of variance.
Sec. C12-715. Appeal from decision of Planning Commission.

CHAPTER VII. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS*

Sec. C12-800. Findings.
Sec. C12-801. Purpose.
Sec. C12-802. Methods of reducing flood losses.

ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS

Sec. C12-810. Definitions.

ARTICLE 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. C12-820. Lands to which this chapter applies.
Sec. C12-821. Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard.
Sec. C12-822. Compliance, penalties.
Sec. C12-823. Conflicting restrictions.
Sec. C12-824. Interpretation.
Sec. C12-825. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
Sec. C12-826. Severability.

ARTICLE 3. ADMINISTRATION

Sec. C12-830. Development permit.
Sec. C12-831. Director authorized to issue permits.
Sec. C12-832. Application for development permit.
Sec. C12-833. Referral of applications to Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Sec. C12-834. Grounds for issuance of permit.
Sec. C12-835. Use of other base flood data.
Sec. C12-836. Public records.
Sec. C12-837. Alteration of watercourses.
Sec. C12-838. Interpretation of FIRM boundaries.
Sec. C12-839. Variances.
Sec. C12-839.1. Appeals.
Sec. C12-839.2. Director authorized to remedy violations.

ARTICLE 4. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS*

Sec. C12-840. Legislative intent.
Sec. C12-841. Definitions.
Sec. C12-842. General provisions.
Sec. C12-843. Administration.
Sec. C12-844. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
Sec. C12-845. Variance procedure.