§ 16.16

Fifteen copies of a tentative map and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land shall be filed with the city clerk at least twenty-one days prior to the meeting of the city council at which consideration is desired.

(Ord. 475 § 10(a), 1976)

The city council shall examine any map filed pursuant to Section 16.16.010 upon presentation and shall not accept such map unless the same is in full compliance with the law and of this title as to form and the data, information and other matters required to be shown thereon or furnished therewith. The tentative map shall not be considered filed until stamped, signed and dated by the city clerk.

(Ord. 475 § 10(b), 1976)

The city clerk shall transmit copies of the tentative map filed pursuant to Section 16.16.010 to the city engineer; the manager of the Palo Verde irrigation district; the district manager of the Southern California Edison Company; the district manager of the Southern California Gas Company; the district manager of the Continental Telephone System; and such other department heads or agencies as it deems advisable; and, if a state highway is concerned, to the district engineer of the State Department of Transportation.

(Ord. 475 § 10(c), 1976)

The department or agency receiving a copy of the map shall notify, within ten days of the receipt thereof, the city council of particulars which do not conform to requirements coming within its authorized scope. If a relay is not received prior to the meeting at which consideration of the map is made, it will be assumed that the map does conform to the requirements of the department concerned.

(Ord. 475 § 10(d), 1976)

Subdividers are encouraged to consult with the staff of the department of public works for technical advice and procedure prior to the filing of a tentative map. Preliminary sketches of the area involved may be submitted and discussed, however, such a preliminary sketch is not to be construed as a tentative map. Where only a portion of a larger area is to be subdivided at the present time and the balance planned for future subdivisions, the department of public works may require a map showing the proposed street layout within the entire area. Such a map is not a tentative map but is to be used as a guide for the tentative map under consideration and future maps of that area.

(Ord. 475 § 11(a), 1976)

Tentative maps shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches in size. Maps shall be to have scale of one inch equals one hundred feet for large areas, and to a scale of one inch equals fifty feet for small areas, unless otherwise approved by the department of public works.

(Ord. 475 § 11(b), 1976)

Every tentative map shall be clearly and legibly reproduced and shall contain the following information:

A.

A key or location map on which shall be shown the general area, including adjacent property, subdivisions and roads;

B.

The tract name or number, date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed tract;

C.

The name and address of the recorded owner or owners;

D.

The name and address of the subdivider;

E.

The name and business address of the person who prepared the map;

F.

Acreage of proposed tract to the nearest tenth of an acre;

G.

Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope of the land and the high and low points thereof;

H.

The locations, names, widths and grades of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed subdivision or to be offered for dedication;

I.

The locations, names and existing width of all adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways;

J.

The locations and size of all pipelines and structures used in connection therewith;

K.

The location and character of all existing and proposed public utilities;

L.

The widths, location and purposes of all existing and proposed easements;

M.

The lot layout, dimensions of each lot and lot numbers;

N.

City limit lines occurring within the general vicinity of the subdivision;

O.

The bearings and distances to quartersection bounds within the general vicinity of the subdivision;

P.

The boundaries of any units within the subdivision, if the subdivision is to be recorded in stages;

Q.

The names of the owners of land immediately adjacent to the subdivision;

R.

The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines;

S.

The location of all trees proposed to remain in place, standing within the boundaries of proposed public right-of-way;

T.

The location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow, and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses.

(Ord. 475 § 11(c), 1976)

16.16.080 - Accompanying statement.

A.

A statement shall be presented by the subdivider in written form accompanying the map and shall contain the following information:

1.

Improvements and public utilities proposed to be made or installed and the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed;

2.

The proposed plan for drainage;

3.

Provision for sewerage and sewage disposal;

4.

Provision for proposed water supply;

5.

Public areas proposed;

6.

The type and location of street lighting proposed;

7.

The proposed building setback lines and width of side yards;

8.

Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this title, or for any amendments to the zoning law, which may be requested in conjunction with the subdivision proposed.

B.

A copy of any restrictive covenants proposed shall be attached to the owner's statement.

(Ord. 475 § 12, 1976)

The city council shall review the tentative map to determine whether it is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title and, upon that basis, within fifty days after the filing of the tentative map, shall adopt a resolution approving, conditionally approving or disapproving the tentative map. The city council is authorized to report its action directly to the subdivider, and shall also transmit to the city engineer a copy of the tentative map and a copy of the resolution setting forth the action of the council.

(Ord. 475 § 13(a), 1976)

A tentative map shall not be approved or conditionally approved by the city council unless the council finds that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvements, is consistent with the general plan and applicable specific plans of the city.

(Ord. 475 § 13(b), 1976)

In connection with their review of a tentative map the city council shall determine whether the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer system would result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code of the state. In the event the city council finds that the proposed waste discharge would result in or add to violation of requirements of such board, it may disapprove the tentative subdivision map.

(Ord. 475 § 13(c), 1976)

A tentative map shall not be approved or conditionally approved by the city council if it makes any of the following findings:

A.

That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

B.

That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

C.

That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development;

D.

That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

E.

That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

F.

That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems;

G.

That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the city council may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(Ord. 475 § 13 (d), 1976)

16.16.130 - Review by council—Reports and recommendations.

Any reports or recommendations on the map or maps of any subdivision submitted to the city council shall be submitted in writing to the subdivider at least three days prior to any hearing or action on the map or maps by the council. Such required submission in writing shall be deemed complied with when such reports or recommendations are placed in the mail bearing proper postage, and directed to the subdivider at his address shown on the map.

(Ord. 475 § 13 (e), 1976)

16.16.140 - Information to be furnished to city engineer.

When the approval or conditioned approval of the tentative map of any subdivision has become final, the subdivider shall furnish the following information to the city engineer, and shall receive his authorization prior to construction of any of the improvements or preparation of the final map:

A.

Typical cross-sections and proposed final finished grades of all roads, streets and highways in the proposed new subdivision, together with a profile showing the relation between finished grade and existing ground elevations;

B.

Proposed lengths, size and type of any pipes, culverts or structures necessary for drainage, erosion control or the public safety with plans and specifications therefor;

C.

Any information required by the conditional approval of the city council;

D.

Elevations shall be references to the Blythe city datum.

(Ord. 475 § 13(f), 1976)

Chapter 16.20 - PARCEL MAPS

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