§ 17.44

The purpose of this chapter is to provide criteria for the preparation, processing, and consideration for approval or denial of a reversion to acreage of previously subdivided land in accordance with SMA Section 66499.11 et seq.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 12, 11-2-2010)

17.44.020 - Initiation of proceedings by owner.

Proceedings to revert subdivided property to acreage may be initiated by petition of all the owners of record of the property. The petition shall include the following:

1.

Evidence of title to the real property.

2.

Evidence of the consent of all the owners of an interest in the property.

3.

Evidence that none of the improvements required to be made have been made within two years from the date the final map was recorded or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements, whichever is later.

4.

Evidence that no lots shown on the final or parcel map have been sold within five years from the date the final or parcel map was filed for record.

A final map in the form prescribed by Section 17.40.050, which delineates dedications that will not be vacated and dedications required as a condition to reversion.

6.

Such other information that the development services director determines is necessary to complete the application.

7.

Application processing fee.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 12, 11-2-2010)

The city council, at the request of any person or on its own motion, may, by resolution, initiate proceedings to revert property to acreage.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 12, 11-2-2010)

17.44.040 - Procedure.

A.

Public Hearing. A public hearing shall be held before the city council on all proposed reversions to acreage. Notice of public hearing shall be given in accordance with RMC Section 18.11.060 and Section 18.11.070. The city council may give other additional notice as it deems necessary or advisable.

B.

Planning Commission Review. Prior to the city council's consideration of a reversion to acreage, the proposed reversion shall first be reviewed by the planning commission for report and recommendation.

C.

Findings. The city council may approve a reversion to acreage only if it finds and determines the following:

1.

Dedications or offers of dedication to be vacated or abandoned by the proposed reversion are unnecessary for present or prospective public use; and

2.

Either:

a.

All owners of an interest in the real property within the subdivision have consented to reversion; or

b.

None of the improvements required to be made have been made within two years from the date the final or parcel map was filed for record or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements, whichever is later; or

c.

No lots shown on the final or parcel map have been sold within five years from the date such map was filed for record.

D.

Conditions. The city council may require as conditions to the approval of reversions the following:

1.

The owners dedicate or offer to dedicate streets or easements.

2.

The retention of all or a portion of previously paid fees if necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title or other applicable requirements of the Redding Municipal Code or Subdivision Map Act.

3.

The retention of any portion of required improvement security or deposits if necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title or other applicable requirements of the Redding Municipal Code or Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 12, 11-2-2010)

Upon filing of the final map for reversion to acreage with the county recorder, all existing deposits and unused fees shall be returned to the subdivider and all remaining improvement securities shall be released, except those retained by condition in accordance with Section 17.44.040.D.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 12, 11-2-2010)

Following approval of a reversion to acreage by the city council, the city clerk shall deliver the approved final map to be filed for record with the Shasta County Recorder. Fees for recording the final map shall be paid by the person(s) requesting the reversion to acreage. Upon filing, the reversion to acreage shall become effective and the prior dedications and offers of dedication not shown on the final map shall have no further force and effect.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 12, 11-2-2010)

Chapter 17.48 - PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND OWNER-INITIATED MERGERS

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