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Newspaper
Ukiah News
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1956
Page
6
An ordinance from Ukiah establishes definitions and procedures for subdivision maps under the Map Act. It delegates authority to the City Planning Commission and outlines tentative map submission, required data, and approval timelines. It classifies subdivisions by terrain and density and sets street, cul de sac, loop, and major street standards for new developments.
The text outlines standards for major and secondary streets or subdivisions Type I II III IV V. It lists minimum right of way width 40, pavement width 64 or two 32, driving lane minimum 4-12 inches, parking lane unknown, curb and gutter 6 inches vertical, sidewalks 5 feet both sides, lighting standard, and front setback minimum 20 feet. Minor streets cul-de-sacs and loop streets follow Table 2.
Details zoning like setback distances septic tank capacity leaching field lengths and trench grades, city engineering requirements for gas mains water sewer drainage curbs sidewalks street widths and inspection steps for a subdivision in Ukiah with multiple sections and precise technical specs.
City Ukiah ordinance details bonds for improvements, time limits, and final map submission requirements. It covers permanent monuments, subdivision boundaries, lot monuments, setting timelines, data to show on final maps, and certificates for legal compliance and dedication.
The 1956 Ukiah ordinance details signatures for final map approval including waivers for certain easements and rights of way, certificates from the City Engineer and other officials, title evidence, and required bonds. It establishes the review timeline by the City Engineer Planning Commission and City Council and repeals Ordinance No. 392. It becomes effective 30 days after publication in the Ukiah News.
Service Men Need Blood Now appeals for donations to help about 600 hospitalized veterans from the Veterans Home of California. Col. Stanley F. Dunmire urges healthy residents 21 to 60 to donate at county blood banks, noting the minimal time and the life-saving impact for veterans who helped defend the country.
An automobile owned by Jan Cohen of Uriah was stolen on Friday evening from South Main Street and found the next day in Old Hopkind by a deputy sheriff. Cohen reported parking across the street from Cohn's plumbing shop. The ignition keys were found on the floorboard when the car was located in front of a bar in Old Hopland.
Mr and Mrs John Toth and their sons spent the weekend in San Francisco attending the Motoraima show, enjoying the city and events during their trip.
The Anderson Valley Unified school board voted to buy 56 acres of Asti Colony on Point Arena road for 40000 dollars. The 27th District CCPT met in Apple hall with Mrs. O D Elmer presiding. speakers included Mrs. M Owen on exceptional children. A marriage, a retirement, a fire save, church activities, obituaries, and PTA events fill the community notices.
The Wenuns Christian Temperance Union sponsors three speech contests at the Seventh-day Adventist church on South Dorn. Elementary and high school students from Mendocino and Lake counties compete for gold and silver medals. participants include Loraine Walker, Sandra Smith, Don Driver, Vernon Hutchinson, Sally Cates, Claudia Penney, Gayle Wilson, Stanley Young, Carol Duncan, Donald Marney, Daphne DeVol and Beverly Sidley, Kathy Paz, Bordi Darker, Judy Hierson, Patt Dais, Orse, Silla Waidi, and Wood. Dr. Paul Marsh directs the song service with Mrs. Glenn Miller, Mrs. Charles Loop, and Mrs. Cecil Orser singing. Admission is free. all are invited.
George Von Kageler urges city government to plan ahead with common sense and reduce wasteful spending. He calls for enterprises to pay for themselves, shifting from a few to the majority, to save taxpayers money and improve utility costs. He asks voters to support this change.
Arthur Wedemeyer argues that growth must be guided by deliberate planning and firm policies carried out by competent city employees, emphasizing administration through clear standards. Next week more discussion.
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