§ 16.32

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth rules and regulations for the division of land not governed by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 35 §1, 1962).

16.32.020 - Definitions.

Unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain terms used in this chapter are defined as follows:

A.

"City engineer" means the engineer employed by the city to advise on engineering matters and to check plans for subdivisions or other improvements within the city limits and to inspect such construction.

B.

"City planner" or "advisory agency" means the city planner of the city which is charged with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design and improvements of proposed divisions of land within the city that are not governed by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

C.

"Subdivision" means and refers to any subdivision of land which is defined as a subdivision under the Subdivision Map Act of the state.

D.

"Subdivision Map Act" means the Subdivision Map Act of the state.

(Ord. 35 §2, 1962).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

For any division or replot of land or buildings lots which is not a subdivision, a plan shall be filed with the city planner and the approval shall be a condition precedent to acceptance of offers of dedication or issuance of building permits.

(Ord. 35 §3, 1962).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

Six (6) copies of the map of a proposed division of land shall be filed with the city planner.

(Ord. 35 §4, 1962).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

The map shall show the dimensions of the proposed lots and shall contain any other information deemed necessary by the city planner, provided, however, the city planner, may not require any information which is not required in connection with a subdivision.

(Ord. 35 §5, 1962).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

16.32.060 - Approval—Requirements.

A.

The city planner shall determine whether the proposed division of land is in conformity with the law, whether the size of the proposed lots is satisfactory and whether all of the proposed lots will have proper and sufficient access to public streets, sanitary sewer lines, water mains, fire hydrants, drainage structures and utilities. The city planner shall approve such map by noting approval thereof by endorsement on the map. One (l) copy of the map shall be retained in the files of the city planner and one (1) copy of the map shall be retained in the files of the city engineer.

B.

Approval of the map shall be final approval, and no final map need be submitted; provided, that the city planner may require that all of the provisions of the subdivision ordinance, as codified in chapters 16.04 through 16.28, shall be complied with where, in its opinion, the intent of the subdivider ultimately is to subdivide into five (5) or more lots or where, in its opinion, the division of land is such that it will ultimately become an integral part of a subdivided area. Should city planner, in its opinion determine that the intent of

the subdivider is to subdivide the property such that it will ultimately become an integral part of a subdivided area, those portions of Arvin's Municipal code related to such a division shall apply and the city's planning commission shall become the advisory agency for such proposed divisions.

(Ord. 35 §6, 1962).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

Chapter 16.36 - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT

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