Traffic Signals (DIF)

“It establishes and sets forth policies, regulations, and Fees relating to the funding and installation of the Facilities necessary to address the direct and cumulative environmental effects generated by new development projects described and defined in this ordinance.”

“The Fees collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be used toward the construction and acquisition of Facilities identified in the DIF Capital Improvement Plan. The need for the Facilities is related to new residential, commercial, office, industrial, surface mining and winery development because such new development will bring additional people and other uses into the County thus creating an increased demand for the Facilities.”

“Section 8. AREA PLAN BOUNDARIES. The boundaries of each Area Plan are as set forth in that document entitled Riverside County Comprehensive General Plan, which is on file with the Clerk of the Board.”

“Adopted: 659 Item 9.4 of 07/05/88 (Eff: 09/02/88)”

Ordinance No. 659, as amended through Ordinance No. 659.14

“Adopted: 659 Item 9.4 of 07/05/88 (Eff: 09/02/88)”

“The DIF shall be paid at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the Development Project or upon final inspection, whichever occurs first. However this section shall not be construed to prevent payment of the Fees prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or final inspection. The Fees may be paid at the time application is made for a building permit.”

“Section 5. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY. The County Executive Officer shall be responsible for the administration of this ordinance. Detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this ordinance shall be established and set forth in a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors.”

“Section 17. EXEMPTIONS. The following types of construction shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance: a. Reconstruction of a residential unit or commercial or industrial building damaged or destroyed by fire or other natural causes; b. Rehabilitation or remodeling of an existing residential, commercial, or industrial building; or building additions to any existing residential unit.”

“If an owner or developer of real property dedicates land or constructs facilities identified in the DIF Capital Improvement Plan, the County may grant the owner or developer a Credit in one or more of the Fee Components described in this ordinance against the Development Impact Fees required. No Credit shall be granted for the cost of improvements not defined herein as "Facilities.\”