Chapter 16.56 — MODIFICATIONS—APPEAL

Whenever, in the opinion of the advisory agency, the land involved in any subdivision is of such size or shape, or is subject to such title limitations or record or is affected by such topographical location or conditions or is to be devoted to such use that it is impossible or impracticable in the particular case for the subdivider to conform fully to the regulations contained in this title, the advisory agency may make such modification thereof as in its opinion is reasonably necessary or expedient and in conformity with the spirit and purpose of the Map Act and of this title. Each such proposed modification shall be referred to the officer or department under whose particular jurisdiction the regulation involved comes, and such officer or department shall transmit to the advisory agency his or its written recommendation on each such proposed modification and the facts supporting such recommendation prior to approval of the tentative map or certificate of compliance thereof.

(Ord. 409, 1981)

• A. In addition to the amendments to final maps and parcel maps authorized by Section 66469 of the Government Code, final maps, parcel maps, and tract maps filed with the Inyo county recorder may be modified by a certificate of correction or an amending map if, after a public hearing as provided for in Section 66451.3 of the Government Code, the advisory agency or the Board of Supervisors finds that, with respect to the map, all of the following conditions exist:

  1. There are changed circumstances that make any or all of the conditions of the map no longer appropriate or necessary;

  2. The proposed modification will not impose any additional burden on the fee owners of the real property;

  3. The proposed modification will not alter any right, title, or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map; and

  4. The map as modified will conform to section 66474 of the Government Code.

• B. The modifications provided for in subsection (A) shall be considered by the body, whether the board of supervisors or the advisory agency, that initially imposed or approved the condition sought to be modified.

• (Ord. 1060 § 2, 2002)

• A. If the subdivider is dissatisfied with any action of the advisory agency with respect to a tentative map or certificate of compliance, he may appeal the action to the board of supervisors.

• B. Any interested person may appeal any decision of the advisory agency relative to its assigned duties under the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474, and 66474.5 of the Government Code to the board of supervisors. The appeal shall state the reasons why the

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• C. All appeals shall be submitted and acted upon in the manner prescribed by Section 66452.5 of the Government Code. The amount of the fee for an appeal shall be set by a resolution of the board of supervisors.

• D. The board of supervisors may overrule or modify any ruling or determination of the advisory agency in regard to any tentative map or certificate of compliance within the purview of this title and may make such findings as are not inconsistent with the provisions of the aforesaid Government Code Sections 66473.5, 66474, and 66474.5.

• (Ord. 409, 1981)

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SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.60.010

§ 16.60.020

CHAPTER 16.60 VIOLATIONS