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Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS

Brisbane Municipal Code Ch. 16.16 Tentative Map Procedures

Brisbane Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Brisbane

Cite as: Brisbane Municipal Code Chapter 16.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04

16.16.010 - Generally.

When a parcel map or subdivision map is required pursuant to this title, the procedures of this chapter shall be applicable. "Tentative map," as used in this chapter, includes tentative parcel map and tentative subdivision map.

(Ord. 282 § 4.1, 1982).

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16.16.020 - Preparation of tentative map—Form.

The subdivider shall cause the tentative map to be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. The tentative map shall be in full conformance with the requirements of this chapter and shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The map shall be a minimum eighteen (18) inches by twenty-six (26) inches in size and be to a minimum scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (1″ = 100'), unless the planning director finds that a larger scale will facilitate review by the city. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one (1) inch.

(Ord. 282 § 4.2(a), 1982).

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16.16.030 - Preparation of tentative map—Information.

The tentative map shall have the following information:

  1. A key map showing the location and vicinity of the proposed subdivision;

  2. The tentative project name, if determined;

  3. Date of preparation;

  4. North arrow;

  5. Scale;

  6. Names, addresses and registration stamp of the person(s) who prepared the map;

  7. The names and numbers of adjacent subdivisions showing the lot and block or parcel numbers for adjoining lots and the names of the owners and parcel numbers of other adjacent land;

  8. Project boundary approximate dimensions;

  9. Existing zoning and use of land; and, in the case of a residential subdivision, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed;

  10. Location and outline to scale of all existing and proposed building sites and driveways with an indication of whether they are to remain or be removed;

  11. Existing and proposed contour lines extending at least fifteen (15) feet beyond property lines and sources of contour information;

  12. Existing and proposed streets; sidewalks, paths and bikeways;

  13. Approximate percent of grade on streets;

  14. Approximate centerline or property line radii of all curves on streets;

  15. Proposed lot lines;

  16. Lot numbers in consecutive sequence;

  17. Areas of lots in square footage; front footage and widths of lots;

  18. Assessor's parcel numbers for property to be subdivided;

  19. Proposed areas for public use;

  20. Proposed conservation, access, open space or other easements;

  21. Approximate locations of areas subject to inundation or flooding and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses;

  22. Source of water supply for domestic purposes and fire protection for the proposed subdivision;

  23. Proposed improvements including the proposed outline and dimension of each system and easement, to include, but not be limited to, storm drains, sanitary sewers, gas and water lines and other utilities;

  24. Proposed method of sewage disposal and drainage within the proposed subdivision;

  25. Location of all existing structures and all trees with a trunk diameter of four (4) inches or greater measured three (3) feet above the existing grade;

  26. Blank spaces eight and one-half by eleven inches (8½″ x 11″) for all certificates, signatures and notes;

  27. Ties to the property in relation to the adjacent land and adjacent public streets or street intersections;

  28. A title report prepared within six (6) months prior to the filing of the application;

  29. Such other information as may be required by the planning director or city engineer.

(Ord. 282 § 4.2(b), 1982).

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16.16.040 - Preparation of tentative map—Grading.

The subdivider shall file an application for a grading permit, pursuant to the Brisbane grading ordinance, with the tentative map where grading is necessary in connection with the development of the subdivision to the extent that a grading permit is required.

(Ord. 282 § 4.2(c), 1982).

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16.16.050 - Preparation of tentative map—Soils report.

A. A preliminary soils report, prepared by a state-licensed soils engineer and based upon adequate test borings or pits shall be submitted at the time of the filing of the tentative tract map.

B. Such report may be waived by the city engineer if he finds that there is sufficient information in the possession of the city as to the qualities of the soils in the subdivision so that no preliminary analysis is necessary.

C. If the city has information of, or if the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, the city engineer may require a soils investigation of each proposed lot in the subdivision. Such soils investigation shall be done by a civil engineer registered in California, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problems exist.

D. The planning commission may approve the tentative map where such soils problems exist if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed. A condition of approval of any building permit may require that the approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.

(Ord. 282 § 4.2(d), 1982).

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16.16.060 - Preparation of tentative map—Drainage study.

A drainage study prepared by a civil engineer registered in California shall be submitted at the time of the filing of the tentative map.

(Ord. 282 § 4.2(e), 1982).

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16.16.070 - Preparation of tentative map—Accompanying statements and materials.

The following statements and materials shall accompany each copy of a tentative subdivision map but are not necessary for a tentative parcel map:

A. Profiles drawn to scale to show clearly all details thereof showing centerline, existing ground and finished grade elevations of all streets. All elevations shall be indicated to the nearest one (1) foot and shall be referred to mean sea level datum, as established by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey or to elevations or bench marks as established by the city engineer. The planning director may waive this requirement if, in his judgment, the condition of the topography makes it unnecessary;

B. Typical cross-sections of all streets and, when required, details of berms, curbs, gutters, walks and other improvements, drawn to scale to show clearly all details thereof;

C. A statement as to proposed uses of the land with a percentage amount of the uses in proportion to the total area;

D. A plan for street trees and other landscaping;

E. A statement of the improvements proposed to be made or installed by the developer, and the time at which such improvements are proposed to be made or completed;

F. A statement of the improvements proposed to be made or previously installed by the utility company or public agency and the time within which such improvements are proposed to be made or completed, and statements from such utilities or public agencies as to the adequacy of the right-of-way or easements proposed;

G. A statement as to the relation to known and inferred fault lines;

H. A copy of any proposed conditions, covenants and restrictions for review by the city attorney;

I. Such other information as may be required by the planning director or city engineer in order to determine conformance with city requirements.

(Ord. 282 § 4.2(f), 1982).

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16.16.080 - Relationship to future development.

When a subdivider proposes to subdivide a portion of a larger parcel, he shall demonstrate in a master plan drawing how the proposed subdivision shall relate to the future development of the remainder of the parcel.

(Ord. 282 § 4.3, 1982).

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16.16.090 - Mobile home park conversions.

A. At the time of filing a tentative map, approval of which would result in the conversion of a mobile home park to another use, the subdivider shall also file a report on the impact of the conversion upon the displaced residents of the mobile home park to be converted. In determining the impact of the conversion on displaced mobile home park residents, the report shall address the availability of adequate replacement space in mobile home parks.

B. The subdivider shall mail a copy of the report to each resident of the mobile home park at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing on the map by the planning commission.

C. The planning commission may require the subdivider to mitigate any adverse impact of the conversion on the ability of displaced mobile home park residents to find adequate space in a mobile home park.

(Ord. 282 § 4.4, 1982).

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16.16.100 - Initial tentative map review—Adequacy and completeness.

The subdivider shall submit three (3) copies of the tentative map to the planning director for an initial review prior to filing the tentative map. Such tentative map and any accompanying materials shall include all information required to be set forth on the tentative map or included in an application for approval thereof. The director shall review the tentative map and accompanying materials for adequacy and completeness of the information submitted and in order to determine whether the application of which it is a part is for the correct permits and approvals. The initial submission of the tentative map, and the planning director's review, shall be deemed to be the submission of an application for purposes of subsection A of Section 17.02.090. Such Section 17.02.090 is incorporated herein by this reference, and shall govern such initial submission, the planning director's determinations with respect thereto, the applicant's appeal rights, and the other matters set forth in Section 17.02.090.

(Ord. 308 § 2, 1985: Ord. 282 § 4.5(a)—4.5(c), 1982).

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16.16.110 - Initial tentative map review—Meeting specified time limits.

A. At the time of initial review the planning director shall determine whether or not the city is able to meet the time limits specified in this title for reporting and acting on maps. If the planning director determines that the city will be unable to meet such time limits the planning director shall, upon request of the subdivider and for the purpose of meeting such time limits, contract or employ an entity or person on a temporary basis to perform such services as are necessary to permit the agency to meet such time limits. The subdivider shall pay fees in an amount necessary to defray costs attributable to performing services pursuant to this section.

B. Such entities or persons employed by the city may, pursuant to an agreement with the city, perform all functions necessary to process tentative, final and parcel maps and to comply with other requirements pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act or by this title, except those functions reserved in this title to the planning commission or city council.

C. The city need not enter into any such agreement if the planning director determines that no such qualified entity or person is available or the agency would be able to perform the necessary services in a more rapid fashion.

D. If the planning director determines that the city will be unable to meet such time limits and the subdivider does not request the contract or employment of a private entity or persons in accordance with subsection A, then the subdivider shall be deemed to have consented to an extension of time limits to a date reasonably determined by the planning director to be that which the city will be able to meet. Upon request of the subdivider, the planning director shall furnish the subdivider with his determination of the extended date before the subdivider must decide whether to request the employment of a private entity or persons.

(Ord. 308 § 3, 1985: Ord. 282 § 4.5(d), 1982).

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16.16.120 - Filing of tentative map.

When the tentative map and the application of which it is a part are determined to be otherwise complete in accordance with Sections 16.16.100 and 17.02.090 of this code, the subdivider shall submit to the planning director twenty (20) copies of the tentative map and a sepia, together with the fee required by the city council. Upon such submittal and the payment of the prescribed fee, the tentative map shall be deemed filed for purposes of Section 66452 of the Subdivision Map Act and the application shall be deemed complete for purposes of Sections 65940 et seq. of the Government Code.

(Ord. 308 § 4, 1985: Ord. 282 § 4.6, 1982).

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16.16.130 - Distribution and review.

When the tentative map is filed, the planning director shall transmit copies thereof for review as appropriate to: the city engineer, director of public safety, director of parks, beaches and recreation, persons in charge of cable television, sewer, and water operations, and representatives of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, school districts having jurisdiction within the city, adjacent cities, the Department of Transportation of the state, the county health department, and such other public agencies as the planning director deems advisable. Upon such transmittal, the planning director shall advise each recipient that comments regarding the tentative map must be submitted to him within twenty (20) days of the date of transmittal.

(Ord. 282 § 4.7, 1982).

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16.16.140 - Reports of consultants.

The planning director may engage the services of certain consultants to include, but not be limited to the following: engineering geologist, soils engineer, landscape architect and seismologist. He may request the consultants to review the plans for the subdivision and to submit a written report. The subdivider shall be responsible for reimbursement of the city for any cost it incurs for use of any consultants.

(Ord. 282 § 4.8, 1982).

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16.16.150 - Notice of tentative map to school district.

A. Within ten (10) days of the filing of the tentative map the planning director shall send a notice of the filing of the map to the governing board of any school district within the boundaries of which the subdivision is proposed to be located.

B. Such notice shall contain information about the location of the proposed subdivision, the allowable number of units, density and other information which would be relevant to the district.

C. If the governing board of the district fails to respond within thirty (30) days of the date on which the notice was mailed to the school district for comment, such failure to respond shall be deemed approval of the proposed subdivision.

(Ord. 282 § 4.9, 1982).

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16.16.160 - Written reports.

When the review of the tentative map has been completed the planning director shall prepare a written report on the following:

A. The conformance of the proposed subdivision with the general plan of the city and any relevant specific plans which may have been adopted;

B. The conformance of the proposed subdivision to existing zoning for the area;

C. The design of lots, circulation facilities and other features with relation to the following:

  1. Adopted city policies,

  2. The character of the land and the general environment of the proposed subdivision,

  3. Design standards of the city,

  4. Numbering of lots and blocks,

  5. Distances of existing buildings in relation to each other and lot lines,

  6. Need for conservation easements,

  7. Aesthetics of the subdivision and aesthetic relationships between the subdivision and surrounding area,

  8. Adequacy of building sites and designation of those sites which will require special review when building permits are applied for,

  9. Appropriateness of lot lines and street layout,

  10. Driveway layouts,

  11. Grading and drainage designs.

D. Other matters considered by the planning director to be appropriate.

(Ord. 282 § 4.10, 1982).

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16.16.170 - Review by city engineer.

A. When the review of the tentative map has been completed the city engineer shall submit a report on the following:

  1. The improvements required under the provisions of this chapter;

  2. Adequacy of easements and/or dedications required for public improvements, utilities and drainage;

  3. Effect of the proposed subdivision and any proposed grading in connection therewith on development in the general area, adequacy of proposed methods of handling drainage and stormwater runoff proposed by the subdivider, necessary erosion control measures during and after grading;

  4. Effects of the proposed subdivision on other public improvements under the jurisdiction of the city engineer;

  5. Required improvement security for grading, maintenance or both;

  6. Adequacy of water supply for domestic purposes and fire protection for the proposed subdivision;

  7. Adequacy of the sewage disposal system proposed;

  8. Adequacy of street alignments and grades.

B. The report shall be mailed to the subdivider not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing on the application, except if waived by the subdivider.

(Ord. 282 § 4.11, 1982).

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16.16.180 - Standard conditions of approval of tentative maps.

The following conditions are standard conditions of approval of all tentative maps. Unless specifically modified or waived pursuant to this title, such conditions shall apply to the approval of each tentative map. The planning commission, in approving any such map, shall require that such approval be subject to all standard conditions of approval as set forth in this section, except as specifically waived or modified. Such conditions shall be applicable to all tentative maps deemed approved, by operation of law, for failure to take formal action within the period required by law. The conditions are:

A. The city reserves the right to require the subdivider to provide easements for public utilities as needed.

B. Prior to recordation of the final map, an improvement plan for public improvements prepared by a registered civil engineer shall be submitted by the subdivider to the city for approval.

C. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit to the city for approval a schedule of development.

D. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall enter into a master subdivision agreement with the city.

E. Prior to the recordation of the final map a final plan for the installation of streetlights shall be submitted by the subdivider for approval.

F. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit to the city for approval a landscape plan.

G. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit to the city an appraisal report which indicates the value of the improved land as a result of the subdivision to determine in-lieu fees.

H. Prior to the recordation of the final map the subdivider shall submit to the city a recreation fee based upon the formula set forth in Sections 16.24.010—16.24.070.

I. Prior to the issuance of any city building permit within the subdivision, a maintenance of landscaping agreement shall be signed by the subdivider for the maintenance of the proposed landscaping, which agreement shall run with the land and be binding upon successors in interest of the subdivider.

J. The city reserves the right to require full replacement of existing curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along the frontage of the subdivision.

(Ord. 282 § 4.12, 1982).

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16.16.190 - Public hearing.

A. When the application is deemed complete, the planning director shall schedule a public hearing at which the tentative map shall be considered by the planning commission.

B. Not less than ten (10) days before the public hearing the planning director shall give notice of the time and place thereof and a general description of the location of the proposed subdivision by posting in at least three (3) public places in the city.

C. Not less than ten (10) days prior to such hearing there shall be mailed, postage prepaid, a notice of the time and place of such hearing and a general description of the locale and the proposed subdivision to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the last equalized assessment roll as owning real property within three hundred (300) feet from the exterior boundaries of the proposed subdivision.

D. In the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project or stock cooperative project, said notice of the public hearing shall be given by United States mail to each tenant of the subject property. In addition to notice of the time and place of the public hearing, the notice shall include notification of the tenants' right to appear and be heard. Copies of the staff report for condominium conversion applications shall be sent to the residential tenants of the subject building, as well as to the applicant, per Government Code Section 66452.3.

E. Fees may be collected from the subdivider for expenses incurred under this section.

F. The planning commission shall conduct a public hearing on the application for the tentative map.

(Ord. 282 § 4.13, 1982).

(Ord. No. 566, § 5, 10-7-13)

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16.16.200 - Action by planning commission—Completeness of environmental review.

The planning commission shall not approve a tentative map unless, with regard to the project for which tentative map approval is sought, it shall have determined pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or regulations promulgated thereunder:

A. That the project is exempt from CEQA;

B. That a negative declaration for the project shall have been certified;

C. That a final environmental impact report (EIR) for the project shall have been reviewed, considered and certified.

(Ord. 282 § 4.14(a), 1982).

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16.16.210 - Action by planning commission—Time limit.

A. Not later than fifty (50) days after the filing of the tentative map, the planning commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove it and shall report its actions to the subdivider unless the subdivider shall have authorized an extension for such action in writing.

B. If no action is taken upon the tentative map by the planning commission within said fifty (50) day time period, or any authorized extension thereof, the tentative map as filed shall be deemed to be approved insofar as it complies with other applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this title and city ordinances.

C. The planning commission may require the subdivider to waive the time limit specified in this section for the purpose of permitting concurrent processing of related approvals and/or environmental review on the same development project, or for other good cause.

D. If an environmental impact report (including a subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report) is prepared for the tentative map, the fifty (50) day period specified in this section shall not be applicable. In such event, the time period specified in the city's resolution implementing Section 21151.5 of the Public Resources Code concerning the California Environmental Quality Act shall apply, and the planning commission shall render its decision required by this section within forty-five (45) days after certification of the environmental impact report concerned.

(Ord. 308 § 5, 1985; Ord. 282 § 4.14(b), 1982).

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16.16.220 - Action by planning commission—Findings for approval.

After the conclusion of the public hearing the planning commission shall approve or conditionally approve the tentative map if it makes all of the following findings:

A. The tentative map, together with the provisions of its design and improvement is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

B. The real property to be subdivided, and each lot or parcel to be created is of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood, geologic hazard or other menace.

C. Each lot or parcel to be created will constitute a buildable site and will be capable of being developed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance.

D. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development.

E. The design of the subdivision and improvements, and the type of improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, or to cause serious public health problems.

F. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easement, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. The planning commission 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 only be applicable to easements of record or easements established by judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction.

G. The design of the subdivision will provide for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities, to the extent feasible, in terms of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors.

  1. Examples of passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size configuration to permit orientation of a structure in an east-west alignment for southern exposure and to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.

  2. In providing for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the design of the subdivision, consideration has been given to local climate, contour and configuration of the parcel to be subdivided, and to other design and improvement requirements, without resulting in reduced allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under the zoning ordinance as applicable at the time of filing of the tentative map.

  3. The requirements of this section do not apply to condominium projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing building when no new structures are added.

(Ord. 282 § 4.14(c), 1982).

(Ord. No. 566, § 6, 10-7-13)

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16.16.230 - Action by planning commission—When disapproval of tentative map is required.

The planning commission shall deny approval of a tentative map if it makes any of the following findings:

A. That the tentative map is not consistent with the general plan or any applicable specific plan;

B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the general plan or any applicable specific plan;

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 types 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, and that no alternative easement for access or for use will be provided which will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public;

H. That the design of the subdivision will not provide for feasible future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities; the requirements of this section do not apply to condominium projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing building when no new structures are added.

(Ord. 282 § 4.14(d), 1982).

(Ord. No. 566, § 7, 10-7-13)

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16.16.240 - Action by planning commission—Technical map deficiencies.

Where a map fails to meet or perform any requirement imposed by the Subdivision Map Act or by this title, the planning commission may nevertheless approve the map if it finds that the failure of the map is the result of a technical or inadvertent error which, in its judgment, does not materially affect the validity of the map.

(Ord. 282 § 4.14(e), 1982).

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16.16.250 - Notification of commission action by planning director.

Notice of approval, denial or conditional approval shall be mailed to the subdivider by the planning director within ten (10) days of the action on the map.

(Ord. 282 § 4.15, 1982).

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16.16.260 - Withdrawal of tentative map.

A subdivider may withdraw the tentative map application by transmitting written notice of withdrawal to the planning director. No refund in filing fee for any such withdrawal shall be made.

(Ord. 282 § 4.16, 1982).

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16.16.270 - Time extensions of approved tentative maps.

An approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall expire twenty-four (24) months after its approval or conditional approval. The expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall terminate all proceedings and no final map shall be filed without first processing an application for a new tentative map. Upon application by the subdivider to the planning director, filed prior to the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the time within which such map expires may be extended by the planning commission. No extension period shall exceed twelve (12) months.

(Ord. 282 § 4.17, 1982).

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16.16.280 - Amendment to tentative map.

A. An approved tentative map may be amended by filing an application in map form and in writing with the planning director.

B. An approved tentative map shall be amended when the planning commission determines:

  1. On the advice of the city attorney, that the approved tentative map does not confer any vested rights in the subdivider which will be disturbed by the proposed amendment; and

  2. That a reconsideration of the tentative map is desirable by reason of any one (1) or more of the following:

a. One (1) or more substantial errors or omissions are contained in the tentative map,

b. Substantial changes are proposed in the subdivision or in the development which it contemplates,

c. Substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances (which may include the surrounding environment) under which the subdivision and the development which it contemplates are being undertaken,

d. New information, which was not known and could not reasonably have been known at the time the original tentative map was approved, becomes available, such information is material to the proposed subdivision, and such information renders reconsideration of the proposed subdivision or the development which it contemplates desirable,

e. The further subdivision of one (1) or more of the lots of parcels shown on the approved tentative map so impacts the whole of the original tract as to make a comprehensive and integrated reconsideration of the whole desirable;

  1. The planning director shall initially make the determination called for by this subsection B in connection with his review, pursuant to Section 16.04.095, of the completeness of an application concerning the development contemplated by the approved tentative map. Such initial determination shall be subject to review by the planning commission at the time it considers the application or, if an appeal of the planning director's initial determination is filed in accordance with Sections 16.04.095 and 17.02.090, on appeal. The planning commission may adopt, modify or reject the initial determination of the planning director. The decision of the planning commission shall be subject to appeal to the city council, which may likewise adopt, modify or reject the planning commission's determination.

C. Upon the filing of an application in accordance with subsection A of this section, or a determination requiring amendment in accordance with subsection B of this section, the application and the amended tentative map:

  1. Shall be processed in the same manner and subject to the same requirements and standards as an original application for a tentative map; and

  2. Shall be deemed to have been filed for purposes of Section 66452 of the Subdivision Map Act on:

a. The date when the application of which the amended tentative map is a part is determined to be complete, or

b. When the final determination that the tentative map must be amended is made, whichever shall last occur.

(Ord. 308 § 6, 1985: Ord. 282 § 4.18, 1982).

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16.16.290 - Procedure for final parcel map and subdivision map.

The procedure for processing a final parcel map or subdivision map shall be as set forth in Chapter 16.20; provided, however, that the city engineer shall be responsible for approval, conditional approval or disapproval of final parcel maps, except that any offer of dedication in connection with a final parcel map shall be accepted or rejected by the city council.

(Ord. 282 § 4.19, 1982).

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16.16.300 - Action by planning director and city engineer upon receipt of final parcel map.

A. Upon receipt by the city engineer of the final parcel map and the other data submitted therewith, the city engineer and the planning director shall, within fifteen (15) days of the date of filing, examine the final parcel map to determine that the subdivision as shown thereon is substantially the same as it appeared on the tentative parcel map and that all provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and of this title which were applicable at the time of approval of the tentative parcel map have been complied with.

B. If the city engineer and the planning director determine that full conformity therewith has not been made, they shall advise the subdivider of the changes or additions that shall be made for such purpose.

C. If the city engineer and the planning director determine that full conformity therewith has been made, they shall so certify on the tracing of such map.

(Ord. 282 § 4.20, 1982).

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16.16.310 - Transmittal of approved final parcel map to county recorder.

After approval of a final parcel map, the city engineer shall transmit such map directly to the county recorder or title company.

(Ord. 282 § 4.21, 1982).

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16.16.320 - Correction and amendment of final map.

A. After a final map is filed in the office of the county recorder, it may be amended by a certificate of correction or an amending map:

  1. To correct an error in any course or distance shown thereon; or

  2. To show any course or distance that was omitted therefrom; or

  3. To correct an error in the description of the real property shown on the map; or

  4. To indicate monuments set after the death, disability or retirement from practice of the engineer or surveyor charged with responsibilities for setting monuments; or

  5. To show the proper location or character of any monument which has been changed in location or character which originally was shown at the wrong location or incorrectly as to its character; or

  6. To correct any other type of map error or omission as approved by the city engineer which does not affect any property right. Such errors and omissions may include, but are not limited to, lot numbers, acreage, street names and identification of adjacent record maps.

B. As used in this section, "error" does not include changes in courses or distances from which an error is not ascertainable from the data shown on the final map.

C. The amending map or certificate of correction shall be prepared and signed by a civil engineer or land surveyor registered in the state. An amending map shall conform to the requirements of Section 66434 of the Government Code. The amending map or certificate shall set forth in detail the corrections made and show the names of the present fee owners of the property affected by the correction or omission. The map shall be filed with the city engineer.

D. The amending map or certificate of correction certified by the city engineer shall be filed with the county recorder.

(Ord. 282 § 4.22, 1982).

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