Earlier editions: 2026-09
Beaumont Municipal Code Ch. 16.16 Tentative Maps—general
Beaumont Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Beaumont
Cite as: Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
16.16.010 - Tract number.¶
A. Prior to the filing of a tentative map for a land division, a tract number shall be obtained from the Road Commissioner. Any number that is not used within two years from the date it is issued shall become null and void. The land divider shall pay the fee required as set forth in the ordinance codified in this title, and on file in the City Clerk's Office.
B. When the tentative map is a parcel map division, this shall be so indicated thereon.
C. The Road Commissioner shall maintain a permanent record of all tract numbers.
D. When applying for a tract number, the land divider shall certify that he is a record owner of the property, or that the record owner consents to the filing of the map, or the land divider shall submit such proof of ownership or consent of the owner as shall be necessary for the Road Commissioner.
E. When a number has been assigned by the Road Commissioner for a particular parcel or contiguous parcels of land, the land divider shall place the tract number upon each tentative map of the land division and neither the number nor the area of the parcel of land for which the number is issued shall thereafter be changed or altered in any manner upon the tentative map of the land division unless and until a new number has been assigned by the Road Commissioner.
F. The Road Commissioner shall not issue tract numbers to different persons for the same parcel of land or any portion thereof without first obtaining a release of the number from the person previously issued such number.
(Ord. 547 §4.1, 1983)
16.16.020 - Preliminary corner stakes.¶
Prior to filing a tentative map, the land divider shall place a conspicuous stake identified with a number or corner description and flag at each approximate corner of the property to be divided. The stake shall extend at least three feet above the ground and be identified with a number and corner description. Detailed vicinity maps may be provided in lieu of corner stakes if approved by staff. Failure to place the required stakes or provide detailed maps may cause discontinuance or delay of the processing of the tentative map.
(Ord. 547 §4.2, 1983)
16.16.030 - Application.¶
A. Prior to filing a tentative map, the land divider shall obtain an application for a land division, which form shall be furnished by the Planning Director and be completed by the land divider.
B. The application shall be for the purpose of:
Providing and clarifying the information required to be shown on, or to accompany, the tentative map;
Determining whether the land division conforms to all the requirements of this and other City ordinances;
Expediting the processing of the tentative map.
(Ord. 547 §4.3, 1983)
16.16.040 - Division of land.¶
A. No person shall make any land division, as defined in this title, of real proper City located in the incorporated area of the City, except in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title.
B. When a tentative map has been submitted, no grading or construction work shall be performed until the tentative map and the improvement plans for such work have been approved.
(Ord. 547 §4.4, 1983)
16.16.050 - Optional procedure.¶
Prior to filing of a tentative map, a land divider may, without payment of fee, discuss the proposed land division with the Planning Department staff.
(Ord. 547 §4.5, 1983)
16.16.060 - Date of filing.¶
The date of filing of a tentative map shall be the date on which the map and information required by the Subdivision Map Act and this title have been filed; the fees have been paid; all procedures required by the City of Beaumont Rules Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act to hear a matter have been completed; and, if the land division is within a special study zone for geological hazards when all procedures under Riverside County Ordinance No. 547 have been completed. The time limitations for processing a tentative map shall not begin to run until the tentative map is deemed finally filed upon completion of all requirements during the preliminary filing stage.
(Ord. 547 §4.6, 1983)
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