Camarillo Municipal Code Ch. 18.10 Tentative Subdivision Maps

The form and contents, submittal and approval of tentative subdivision maps shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

The tentative map shall be prepared in a manner acceptable to the planning and community development department and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or land surveyor. The tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn on one sheet and contain not less than the following:

A. A title which shall contain the subdivision number, subdivision name and type of subdivision;

B. Name and address of legal owner, subdivider and person preparing the map (including registration number);

C. Sufficient legal description to define the boundary of the proposed subdivision;

D. Date, north arrow, scale and contour interval;

E. Existing and proposed land use;

F. A vicinity map showing roads, adjoining subdivision, creeks, railroads and other data sufficient to locate the proposed subdivision and show its relation to the community;

G. Existing topography of the proposed site and at least one hundred feet beyond its boundary, including, but not limited to:

1. Existing contours at two-foot intervals if the existing ground slope is less than ten percent and at not less than five-foot intervals for existing ground slopes equal to or greater than ten percent. Contour intervals shall not be spread more than one hundred fifty feet apart. Existing contours shall be represented by dashed lines or by screened lines,

2. Type, circumference and dripline of existing trees. Any trees proposed to be removed shall be so indicated,

3. The approximate location and outline of existing structures identified by type. Buildings to be removed shall be so marked,

4. The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of each watercourse,

5. The location, pavement and right-of-way width, grade and name of existing streets or highways,

6. The widths, location and identify of all existing easements with ownership identified,

7. The location, size and ownership identified of existing sanitary sewers, wells, water mains and storm drains. The approximate slope of existing sewers and storm drains shall be indicated. The location of existing overhead utility lines on peripheral streets,

8. The approximate location of the 60, 65 and 70 CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level) contours, if any;

H. Proposed improvements to be shown shall include, but not be limited to:

1. The location, grade, centerline radius and arc length of curves, pavement and right-of-way width and name of all streets. Typical sections of all streets shall be shown,

2. The location and radius of all curb returns and cul-de-sacs,

3. The location, width and purpose of all easements, including solar easements,

4. The angle of intersecting streets if such angle deviates from a right angle by more than four degrees,

5. The approximately lot layout and the approximate dimensions of each lot and of each building site. Engineering data shall show the approximate finished grading of each lot, the preliminary design of all grading, the elevation of proposed building pads, the top and toe of cut and fill slopes to scale and the number of each lot,

6. Proposed contours at two-foot intervals shall be shown if the existing ground slope is less than ten percent and not at less than five-foot intervals for existing ground slopes greater than or equal to ten percent. A separate grading plan may be submitted,

7. Proposed recreation sites, trails and parks for private or public use,

8. Proposed common areas and areas to be dedicated to public open space,

9. The location and size of sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drains and drainage facilities, including slopes and graded areas necessary to direct surface flows to underground system. Proposed slopes and approximate elevations of sanitary sewers and drainage facilities shall be indicated,

10. A description of the proposed method of sewage disposal. Whenever the method of sewage disposal proposed is other than by a municipal or community sanitation system, a soil analysis and percolation data report shall be submitted to the city and the Ventura County health officer by the subdivider;

I. The name or names or any geologist or soils engineer whose services were required in the preparation of the design of the tentative map;

J. The source and date of existing contours;

K. All lettering size shall be one-eighth inch minimum if hand lettered and one-tenth inch minimum if computer drawn ("CAD");

L. If the subdivider plans to develop the site as shown on the tentative map in units, then he shall show the proposed units and their proposed sequence of construction on the tentative map;

M. The planning and community development department or the city engineer may waive any of the foregoing tentative map requirements whenever it finds that the type of subdivision is such as not to necessitate compliance with these requirements, or that other circumstances justify such waiver. The planning and community development department or city engineer may require other such drawings, data or other information as deemed necessary;

N. A map showing all properties within three hundred feet of the property to be divided, a list of all owners of property within three hundred feet of the property certified as being from the latest equalized assessment roll and two complete lists with mailing addresses on labels of such owners;

O. Show any known archaeological sites.

(Ord. 810 § 8, 1994; Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

The tentative map shall be accompanied by the following data or reports, except that subsections (A) and (C) shall not apply to condominium conversions:

A. Soils Report. A preliminary soils report prepared by a civil engineer registered in this state and based upon the requirements of Chapter 16.38 of this code, shall be submitted for every subdivision for which a final map is required by this title.

1. The city engineer may waive the preliminary soils report if he/she determines that due to the knowledge available on the soils qualities of the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary.

2. The city engineer shall review the preliminary soils report and may require additional information or reject the report if it is found to be incomplete, inaccurate, or unsatisfactory.

3. 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, a soils investigation of each potentially affected lot within the subdivision may be required.

4. If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of rocks or liquids containing deleterious chemicals, which, if not corrected, could cause construction materials such as concrete, steel, and ductile or cast iron to corrode or deteriorate, a soils investigation of each potentially affected lot in the subdivision may be required.

5. The civil engineer who prepares the soils report shall recommend corrective actions which are likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where the soils problems exist.

6. The planning commission or city council may approve a subdivision where soils problems exist if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed and if the approved corrective actions be imposed as a condition of approval.

B. Title Report. A preliminary title report, showing the legal owners at the time of filing the tentative map.

C. Geotechnical Studies. A geotechnical study shall be required in accordance with Chapter 16.38 of this code.

D. Environmental Impact Information. The subdivider shall provide such additional data and information and deposit and pay such fees as may be required for the preparation and processing of environmental review documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

E. Other Reports. Any other data or reports deemed necessary by the planning and community development department or department of engineering services.

(Ord. 810 § 9, 1994; Ord. 678 § 7, 1989; Ord. 652 § 4, 1988: Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. The tentative map shall be considered filed only when such map conforms to Section 18.10.020 and when all accompanying data or reports, as required by Section 18.10.030, have been submitted and accepted by the planning and community development department and when the initial study of the environmental impact has been completed and the appropriate environmental document prepared and approved in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

B. The subdivider shall file with the planning and community development department the number of tentative maps the direction may deem necessary.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

The planning and community development department shall forward copies of the tentative map to the affected public agencies, as determined by the planning and community development director in accordance with Government Code Sections 66454 through 66455.7, who may, in turn, forward to the planning and community development department their findings and recommendations thereon.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

Within ten days of the filing of a tentative map, the planning and community development department shall send a notice of the filing of the tentative map to the governing board of any elementary, high school or unified school district within the boundaries of which the subdivision is proposed to be located. Such notice shall also contain information about the location of the proposed subdivision, the number of units, density and any other information which would be relevant to the affected school district. Such governing board may review the notice and may send a written report thereon to the agency required by law to approve such tentative map. The report shall indicate the impact of the proposed subdivision on the affected school district and shall make such recommendations as the governing board of the district deems appropriate. In the event the school district fails to respond within a twenty-day period from receipt of notice of the tentative map such failure shall be deemed approval of the proposed subdivision by the school district. The city council shall consider the report from the school district in approving or conditionally approving the tentative map.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

Upon completion of review by the planning and community development department and prior to the date the tentative map is scheduled for planning commission action, the planning and community development department shall hold a development advisory conference. Advance written notice of the development advisory conference shall be given to the subdivider or his agent and to all affected agencies. The results of the development advisory conference shall be reported to the planning commission. A copy of the staff report shall be served to the subdivider at least three days prior to any hearing or action on such map by the planning commission.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. Upon receipt of a complete application and completion of the development advisory conference, the community development department will set the matter for public hearing before the planning commission in accordance with Sections 19.84.010 to 19.94.030 of this code.

B. Mailed notice must also be sent to all local agencies expected to provide water, sewage, schools or other essential facilities whose ability to provide those facilities and services may be significantly affected.

C. In the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project or stock cooperative project, notice will be given as required by Government Code section 66451.3.

D. In the event that the proposed change has been requested by a person other than the property owner as such property owner is shown on the last equalized assessment roll, the city will also give mailed notice to the owner of the property as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.

(Ord. 678 § 8, 1989; Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(A), 5-25-2018)

The planning commission shall recommend approval, conditional approval or denial of the tentative map and shall report its decision to the city council and the subdivider within fifty days after the tentative map has been considered filed in accordance with Section 18.10.040.

(Ord. 810 § 10, 1994: Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. The city council shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map within thirty days of receiving the planning commission's report after conducting a public hearing noticed in accordance with Section 18.10.080.

B. In approving or conditionally approving the tentative subdivision map, the city council shall find that the proposed subdivision, together with its provisions for its design and improvements, is consistent with applicable general or specific plans adopted by the city.

C. The city council may modify or delete any of the conditions of approval recommended in the planning commission report, except conditions required by city ordinance, or add additional requirements as a condition of its approval.

D. If no action is taken by the city council within the time limit as specified, the tentative map as filed shall be deemed to be approved, insofar as it complies with other applicable provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act, this title and other city ordinances, and it shall be the duty of the city clerk to certify or state his or her approval.

(Ord. 678 § 9, 1989; Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

The tentative subdivision map may be denied by the city council for failure to comply with city ordinances, resolutions or standards, or the state Subdivision Map Act. The city council shall deny approval of the tentative map if it makes any of the following findings:

A. The proposed map fails to meet or perform any of the requirements or conditions imposed by the Subdivision Map Act or this title;

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

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

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

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

F. 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;

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

H. 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 governing body 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 and no authority is granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision;

I. Williamson Land Act.

1. The land is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Government Code Section 51200 et seq.) and that the resulting parcels following a subdivision of that land would be too small to sustain their agricultural use. For purposes of this section, land shall be presumed to be in parcels too small to sustain their agricultural use if the land is:

a. Less than ten acres in size in the case of prime agricultural land; or

b. Less than forty acres in size in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land.

For purpose of this section, agricultural land shall be presumed to be in parcels large enough to sustain their agricultural use if the land is:

a. At least ten acres in size in the case of prime agricultural land; or

b. At least forty acres in size in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land.

2. A subdivision with parcels smaller than those specified in this section may be approved if either of the following findings are made:

a. The parcels can nevertheless sustain an agricultural use permitted under the contract, or are subject to a written agreement for joint management pursuant to Government Code Section 51230.1, provided that the parcels which are jointly managed total at least ten acres in size in the case of prime agricultural land or forty acres in size in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land.

b. One of the parcels contains a residence and is subject to Section 428 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; the residence has existed on the property for at least five years; the landowner has owned the parcels for at least ten years; and the remaining parcels shown on the map are at least ten acres in size if the land is prime agricultural land, or at least forty acres in size if the land is not prime agricultural land. In such case, no other homesite parcels may be created on any remaining parcels under contract for at least ten years following the creation of a homesite parcel pursuant to this section.

3. This subsection shall not apply to land which is subject to a contract when any of the following has occurred:

a. A local agency formation commission has approved the annexation of the land to the city and the city will not succeed to the contract as provided in Government Code Sections 51243 and 51243.5;

b. Written notice of nonrenewal of the contract has been served prior to March 7, 1985, as provided in Government Code Section 51245;

c. Written notice of nonrenewal of the contract has been served on or after March 7, 1985, as provided in Government Code Section 51245, and, as a result of that notice, there are no more than three years remaining in the term of the contract;

d. The board or council has granted tentative approval for cancellation of the contract as provided in Section 51282.

4. This section shall not be construed as limiting the power of the city to establish minimum parcel sizes larger than those specified in subsection I(1) of this section, on a case-by-case basis.

(Ord. 810 § 11, 1994; Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

As a condition of approval of a final map, the subdivider shall dedicate or make an irrevocable offer of dedication of land within the subdivision that is needed for streets and alleys, including access and the abutters' rights, drainage, public greenways, scenic easements, bicycle paths if the subdivision contains two hundred or more parcels, public utility easements, and other public easements. In addition, the subdivider shall improve or agree to improve all streets and alleys, including access rights and the abutters' rights, drainage, public utility easements, and other public easements. The improvements and dedication shall be in accordance with the provisions of this title. All water, sanitary and storm drain easements shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width unless modified by the city council.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. As a condition of approval of a final map, the subdivider shall dedicate or make an irrevocable offer of dedication of land within the subdivision for local transit facilities such as bus turnouts, benches, shelters, landing pads and similar items which directly benefit the residents of a subdivision if:

1. The subdivision as shown on the tentative map has the potential for two hundred dwelling units or more if developed to maximum density shown on the adopted general plan, or contains one hundred acres or more; and

2. The city council finds that transit services are or will within a reasonable time period be made available to such subdivision.

B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to condominium projects or stock cooperatives which consist of the subdivision or airspace in an existing apartment building which is more than five years old when no new dwelling units are added.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

As a condition of approval of a final map, the subdivider shall provide access to all cable operators within the city.

(Ord. 678 § 10, 1989.)

The time limits set forth in this chapter for acting on the tentative map may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning commission or the city council.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. The approval or conditional approval of a tentative subdivision map shall expire twenty-four months from the date of the adoption of the resolution of the city council approving or conditionally approving the map. However, if the subdivider is subject to a requirement of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or more to construct, improve, or finance the construction or improvement of public improvements outside the boundaries of the tentative map, excluding improvements of public rights-of-way which abut the boundary of the property to be subdivided and which are reasonably related to the development of that property, each filing of a final map authorized by Government Code Section 66456.1 shall extend the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map by thirty-six months from the date of its expiration, as provided in this section, or the date of the previously filed final map whichever is later. The extensions shall not extend the tentative map more than ten years from its approval or conditional approval. A tentative map on property subject to a development agreement authorized by Government Code Section 65864, et seq. may be extended, for the period of time provided for in the agreement, but not beyond the duration for the agreement.

B. The period of time specified in subsection (A) of this section, including any extension granted pursuant to Section 18.10.160, shall not include any period of time in which a development moratorium is in existence in accordance with Government Code Section 66452.6.

C. The period of time specified in subsection (A) of this section, including any extension granted pursuant to Section 18.10.160, shall not include any period of time during which a lawsuit has been filed and is pending in a court of competent jurisdiction involving the approval, or conditional approval, of a tentative map only if a stay of the time period is approved by the city council. After service of the initial petition or complaint upon the city, the subdivider may in writing, to the director of planning and community development, request a stay of the time period of the tentative map. Within forty days after receiving such request, the city council shall either stay the time period for up to five years or deny the requested stay. The request for the stay shall be acted upon after a hearing has been held following notice to the subdivider.

D. Expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall terminate all proceedings and no final map or parcel map of all or any portion of the real property included within such tentative map shall be filed without first processing a new tentative map. However, if a map which is ready for recordation is submitted to the city engineer prior to the expiration date, the city may process, approve and record the map after the expiration date. Delivery to the city engineer shall be deemed a timely filing for purposes of this section.

(Ord. 810 § 12, 1994: Ord. 678 § 11, 1989; Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. The subdivider may request an extension of the approved or conditionally approved tentative subdivision map, not exceeding a total of three years, by written application to the planning and community development department. The application shall be filed prior to the expiration of the map as determined by Section 18.10.150 and shall state the reasons for requesting the extension. The period of extension specified in this section is in addition to the period of time provided for in Section 18.10.150 (A). Upon a timely request for extension, the map shall automatically be extended for sixty days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the city council, whichever occurs first.

B. The director of planning and community development shall review the request and submit the application for the extension, together with a report, to the city council for approval, conditional approval or denial. The resolution adopted by the city council approving or conditionally approving an extension shall specify the new expiration date of the tentative subdivision map. The hearing shall be noticed in the same manner as the original approval hearing.

C. No more than three extensions shall be approved for a tentative map and the period of each extension shall not exceed twelve months. The extension of time shall commence with the expiration date of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map. The approved new expiration date shall not extend more than three years beyond the original expiration date of the tentative subdivision map.

D. As a condition of the extension of a tentative subdivision map, the city council may recommend new conditions or revise existing conditions on the approved tentative map as recommended by the planning and community development or as it may find necessary, provided the developer agrees to these conditions or revisions.

E. The fee for processing an extension shall be as provided by city council resolution.

(Ord. 810 § 13, 1994; Ord. 678 § 12, 1989; Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)

A. Minor changes in the tentative map may be approved by the planning and community development director upon application by the subdivider on its own initiative, provided:

1. No lots, units or building sites are added;

2. Such changes are consistent with the intent and spirit of the original tentative map approval;

3. There are no resulting violations of this code.

B. Any revision shall be approved by the director of planning and community development. The amendment shall be indicated on the approved map and certified by the director of planning and community development.

C. Amendments of the tentative map other than minor shall be presented to the planning commission and city council for approval. Processing shall be in accordance with Sections 18.10.050 and 18.10.080.

D. Any approved amendment or modification shall not alter the expiration date of the tentative map.

(Ord. 570 § 3 (part), 1984.)