§ 12.24

The form and contents, submittal and approval of a tentative parcel map are governed by this chapter.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.101)

The tentative parcel map shall be prepared in a manner acceptable to the Department and City Engineer and shall be prepared by or under the direction of a qualified registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. The form, contents, accompanying data and reports shall conform to Sections 12.16.020 through 12.16.040.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.102)

The tentative parcel map shall be accepted for review in accordance with Section 12.16.060.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.103)

12.24.040 - Action by City Engineer and Community Development Director.

(a)

An application for a tentative parcel map which also includes an application under the zoning regulations, and which requires a hearing at the Planning Commission, shall automatically be referred to the Commission for hearing and action.

(b)

Upon receipt of an application that is accepted as complete by the City, the Department shall prepare a report and set the matter for a public hearing in accordance with the procedures Section 12.16.070, except that the hearing is before the City Engineer.

(c)

The City Engineer in consultation with the Community Development Director shall require that the public hearing be held before the Planning Commission when the proposed development raises major general plan issues or extraordinary public concern. The hearing shall be held in accordance with Section 12.12.050.

(d)

The tentative parcel map may be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the City Engineer within fifty (50) days after the application has been accepted as complete, or after complying with CEQA, whichever is later, and in accordance with the provisions and findings in Section 12.16.070.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.104)

The approval of a tentative parcel map expires twenty-four (24) months from its approval, unless this time period is extended under Section 12.16.090. The City Engineer may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request for an extension.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.105)

A minor modification to the approved tentative parcel map or conditions of approval may be approved by the Department and City Engineer upon application by the subdivider, if the map remains in substantial conformance. If the modification is approved, it shall, at the discretion of the City Engineer, be indicated or noted on the approved tentative subdivision map and signed by the City Engineer, or incorporated into a revised tentative subdivision map approved by the City Engineer, or reflected in a letter from the subdivider with signed approval by the City Engineer. An approved modification shall not alter the expiration date of the tentative subdivision map.

If the requested modification is not minor in nature, but is substantial, the subdivider shall be required to file an application, with the appropriate fees (which shall be in proportion to the degree and scope of change), for either an amendment to the tentative parcel map or a new tentative parcel map, as determined by the City Engineer. Either type of application is subject to the notice, public hearing and findings requirements set forth in Section 12.16.040.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.106)

12.24.070 - Parcel maps.

The form and contents, submittal, approval and filing of a parcel map shall conform to the Subdivision Map Act and this section.

(a)

Survey. The City Engineer may require an accurate and complete survey of the land to be subdivided, made by a qualified registered Civil Engineer or licensed land surveyor. All monuments, property lines, centerlines of streets, alleys and easements adjoining or within the subdivision shall be tied into the survey. All monuments shall be set before acceptance of public improvements or at an earlier time if required in the conditions of approval. The allowable error of closure on any portion of the parcel map shall not exceed 1:10,000 for field closures and 1:20,000 for calculated closures.

(b)

Form and contents. The form and contents of the parcel map shall conform to the applicable final map form and contents requirements of Sections 12.20.040 and 12.20.050. CC&R's and/or covenants for deferred improvements shall be provided as determined by conditions of approval and City requirements.

(c)

Preliminary submittal. The subdivider shall submit prints of the parcel map to the City Engineer for checking. The preliminary prints shall be accompanied by copies of the data, plans, reports and documents as required for final maps by Section 12.20.060.

The City Engineer may waive a requirement of this chapter if the location and nature of the proposed subdivision does not require compliance.

(d)

Review and approval by City Engineer. The City Engineer shall review the parcel map and the subdivider shall make corrections and/or additions until the map conforms to this chapter and the conditions of approval, as determined by the City Engineer. The subdivider shall submit the original tracing of the map, corrected to its final form and signed by all parties required to execute the certificates on the map, to the City Engineer. The City Clerk or authorized agent shall, subject to the Subdivision Map Act, transmit the approved parcel map to the County Recorder.

The City Engineer shall approve the parcel map if it substantially complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, the tentative parcel map and all of its conditions.

If a subdivision improvement agreement is required under Section 12.36.070, or a deferred improvement agreement is required under Sections 12.12.030 or 12.36.030, the agreement must be approved by the City Council before the parcel map is approved. If a parcel map for residential property is recorded simultaneously with a final subdivision map, requirements for dedication and improvement security will not be required with the parcel map if: (1) all required dedications within the entire parcel map area are offered on the final map; and (2) improvement security for improvements within the entire parcel map area is provided with the final map.

(Ord. 934 C.S. § 1 (part), 1996: prior code § 12-6.107)

Chapter 12.28 - VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

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