Bradbury Municipal Code Ch. 160 Tentative Maps

Unless a section in this chapter specifically references both tentative final maps and parcel maps, the preparation and processing of tentative minor land division maps shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 166 of this title and all other tentative maps shall be prepared and processed in accordance with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.010, 3-20-2007)

A tentative map shall be submitted to the City for review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and of this title prior to the submission for approval of a parcel map or final map of a subdivision or of a reversion to acreage of land previously subdivided.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.020, 3-20-2007)

(a) The County Flood Control District may act as a consultant to the City Engineering Department and consider all applications for a subdivision relating to flood control and flood hazard identification, avoidance and mitigation in all areas delineated on maps furnished to the City.

(b) The District shall provide the City with a series of maps delineating areas subject to flood, mud and debris hazards. The maps shall be prepared by the District, and shall be based upon the best currently available information.

(c) The Subdivision Committee shall consult with the District with respect to such application affecting property in the hazard areas delineated on the maps.

(d) The District shall prepare written reports of its examination of each application affecting property in the hazard areas delineated on the maps.

(e) The reports shall be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council in acting upon the applications. Actions upon the applications shall be supported in writing.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.025, 3-20-2007)

A tentative map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.130, 3-20-2007)

(a) The tentative map shall show and contain, or be accompanied by, the following matters as an aid to the Planning Commission and City Council in its consideration of the design of the division of land:

(1) The map number;

(2) Sufficient legal description of the land as to define the boundaries of the proposed division of land;

(3) Name and address of the subdivider and of the registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor who prepared the tentative map;

(4) The locations, names and existing widths of all adjoining highways, streets or ways, whether public or private;

(5) The width and approximate grades of all streets and ways within such proposed division of land and indicate whether such streets or ways are to be public or privately owned and maintained;

(6) The size, approximate locations, and purpose of all existing and proposed easements, whether public or private, including, but not limited to, those for roads, drainage, sewage disposal, firefighting access and public utility purposes. The subdivider or the subdivider's agent shall certify by an affidavit or by a declaration made under penalty of perjury pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 2015.5 that all existing easements of record are shown on the tentative map;

(7) Approximate radius of all curves;

(8) The approximate lot layout and the approximate dimensions of each lot;

(9) Approximate locations of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow, mud and debris hazards, and the locations, widths and directions of flow of all watercourses;

(10) Source of water supply;

(11) Proposed method of sewage disposal. Where public sewers are not available and where private sewage disposal systems will be utilized, the results of percolation tests shall be submitted in accordance with the recommendations of the health officer. The location of any existing sewage disposal system which is proposed to remain in the division of land shall be shown on the tentative map;

(12) The proposed use of the property, including the number and classification of dwelling units to be permitted on each of the lots;

(13) Proposed public areas, if any;

(14) Approximate contours at sufficient intervals to determine existing topography and all proposed grading. Proposed grading shall be shown in a manner that feasibility of compliance with grading ordinance requirements of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, adopted by reference, and Chapter 97 of this title can be determined;

(15) Date, north point and scale;

(16) Number for each lot;

(17) A tree preservation and planting plan of sufficient detail and scale to clearly show the proposed subdivision, including all necessary improvements to develop the property to the maximum extent permitted by the entitlements being sought, including, but not limited to, grading, building pad, location, streets and ways, watercourses, drainage channels, excavations, or any other physical improvement will feasibly comply with the hillside development standards specified in Chapter 97 of this title and the tree preservation and landscaping requirements specified in Chapter 118 of this title;

(18) Approximate location and outline to scale of each existing building or structure. Any structure that will be removed or relocated in the development of the division of land shall be so noted;

(19) Each street shown by its actual street name or by temporary name or letter for purposes of identification until the proper name of such street is determined;

(20) A geological report to determine whether the property to be divided is subject to an existing or potential geological hazard, and/or a written report stating how the geological conditions will affect the proposed development shall be submitted whenever required by the City Engineer. The report shall be prepared by an engineering geologist certified by the State Board of Registration for Geologists;

(21) A written statement by the registered civil engineer or land surveyor as to whether or not said person will set boundary monuments prior to filing with the County Recorder of the final map;

(22) A statement of the existing zoning and, if a zone change is proposed, the requested zoning for all real property within the division of land;

(23) A vicinity map showing the location of the division in relating to the nearest existing cross streets;

(24) Three prints of the most recent Assessor map book pages covering the proposed division of land;

(25) Existing and proposed fire flow (hydrants) to serve each of the proposed lots;

(26) Any environmental information or studies required by the California Environmental Quality Act of 1972 (CEQA) as amended. An environmental checklist and evaluation shall be conducted to assess CEQA requirements;

(27) Such other information deemed necessary by the Subdivision Committee to properly evaluate the application.

(b) If, in the opinion of City staff, it is impossible or impracticable to place upon the tentative map any matter required by this section, such information shall be submitted with the map.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.040, 3-20-2007)

The County Engineer shall assign map numbers for tentative, final and parcel maps. Before submitting a tentative map, the registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor shall obtain a map number from the County Engineer.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.050, 3-20-2007)

Each tentative map shall be 18 inches by 26 inches and shall be drawn to such scale as to clearly show the details of the plan thereon. Wherever practicable, such scale shall be a scale of one inch to 100 feet.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.060, 3-20-2007)

When a tentative map is submitted, the subdivider shall show any of the following:

(1) That the subdivider is the owner of the property shown on the map as proposed for the division of land.

(2) That the subdivider has an option or contract to purchase the property for that portion of which the subdivider is not the owner.

(3) That the subdivider is the authorized agent of one who can comply with the requirements of Subsection (1) or (2) of this section.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.070, 3-20-2007)

(a) The subdivider shall submit a preliminary soils report with each tentative map when required by the City Engineer.

(b) The report shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and be based upon adequate test borings or excavations.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.080, 3-20-2007)

(a) For a tentative map to be deemed submitted and filed, the following matters must be completed and received:

(1) All documentation required by the City Planner or City Engineer for the preparation of the environmental assessment and compliance with CEQA requirements;

(2) The matters required by Sections 9.160.050, 9.166.030 and 9.166.040; and

(3) An application fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council.

(b) The time periods specified in Section 9.166.070 and Section 66452.1 of the Subdivision Map Act shall not commence until the tentative map submission and filing have been deemed complete.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.110, 3-20-2007)

The City Council may require as a condition of approval of a tentative map that the subdivider produce evidence that the property as divided will have access to a public or private street.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.120, 3-20-2007)

The subdivider shall submit to the City as many copies of a tentative map and application documents as are required by the Subdivision Committee.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.140, 3-20-2007)

Upon the submission to the City of a tentative map and the requisite number of copies thereof, the City shall transmit copies thereof to members of the Subdivision Committee as listed in Section 9.136.010 and to other agencies having an interest in the proposed division of land.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.150, 3-20-2007)

The City Council may reject a tentative map if the only practical use which can be made of the property as proposed to be divided is a use prohibited by any ordinance, statute, law, or other valid regulation.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.170, 3-20-2007)

(a) The approval of a tentative map shall be effective for a period of two years.

(b) The City Council may grant one or more extensions to the terms of approval of a tentative map. Each extension shall be for no more than one year and the sum of such extensions shall not exceed three years. The subdivider shall submit a written request to the City Council for such extension at least 30 days before expiration of the map.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.07.110.180, 3-20-2007)