Citrus Heights Municipal Code Art. II Chapter 22.10 Definitions, References

Whenever any words or phrases as used in this title are not defined herein, but are defined in the Subdivision Map Act [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37] as last amended, such definitions are incorporated herein and shall be deemed to apply as though fully set forth in this title. If any inconsistency between a definition set forth in this title and the Subdivision Map Act [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37] occurs, the definition in the Subdivision Map Act [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37] shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.005), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

Any reference to a section bearing numbers from 66410 through 66499.37 shall be to the Government Code [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37] relating to subdivisions.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.010), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

All words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular, each gender includes the other and any tense includes the other tenses unless the context requires otherwise. The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specific examples, but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.015), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Approved access" means right of vehicular travel to a public street, as shown on the final subdivision map or final parcel map and as approved by the director of public works.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.020), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Access rights" means the rights to vehicular and pedestrian entry onto a public street from private property.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.025), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Advisory agency" means a designated official or an official body charged with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed divisions of real property, the imposing of requirements or conditions thereon, or having the authority under this title to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove maps.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.030), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Appeal board" means a designated board or other official body charged with the duty of hearing and making determinations upon appeals with respect to divisions of real property, the imposition of requirements or conditions thereon, or the kinds, nature and extent of the design or improvements, or both, recommended or decided by the advisory agency to be required.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.035), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Board" or "board of supervisors means the board of supervisors of Sacramento County.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.040), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Certificate of compliance" means a certificate recorded by the county which determines that the subdivision or real property complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37] and Sacramento County ordinances enacted pursuant thereto. A recorded final map or parcel map shall constitute a certificate of compliance with respect to the parcels of real property described therein.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.045), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Community plan" means a plan adopted by the board of supervisors pursuant to Title 21 of the Sacramento County Code.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.050), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Dedication" means the act of granting to a public agency the right to use a portion of real property for public purposes by the fee owner of the real property.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.055), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Design" means (1) street alignments, grades and width; (2) drainage and sanitary facilities and utilities, including alignments and grades thereof; (3) location and size of all required easements and rights-of-way; (4) fire roads and firebreaks; (5) lot size and configuration; (6) traffic access; (7) grading; (8) land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes; and (9) such other specific requirements in the plan and configuration of the entire subdivision as may be necessary or convenient to insure conformity to or implementation of the general plan, an adopted specific plan or adopted community plans of the county.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.060), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Director" means the director of public works, County of Sacramento.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.065), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"General plan" means the general plan of the county or any element, section or portion thereof.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.070), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

(a) "Improvement" refers to such street work and utilities to be installed, or agreed to be installed, by the subdivider on the land to be used for public or private streets, highways, ways, and easements as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs as a condition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the final map thereof.

(b) "Improvement" also refers to such other specific improvements or types of improvements, the installation of which, either by the subdivider, by public agencies, by private utilities, by any other entity approved by the local agency or by a combination thereof is necessary or convenient to insure conformity to or implementation of the general plan, an adopted specific plan, or adopted community plan of the county.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.075), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Lot" means a parcel of land.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.080), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Final subdivision map" means a map prepared by a registered civil engineer or a licensed land surveyor and presented for recording, which conforms to an approved application for a tentative subdivision map and the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.085), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Street dedication map" means a map submitted for authorization to locate and construct streets in conformance with the general plan and the improvement standards of Sacramento County, including an approved improvement plan.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.095), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Tentative parcel map" means a map presented to the advisory agency for approval of land divisions which require a parcel map.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.100), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Tentative subdivision map" means a map presented to the advisory agency for approval of land divisions which require a final subdivision map.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.105), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Notice of violation" means a certificate recorded by the county which determines that real property has been divided or has resulted from a division in violation of this title or the Subdivision Map Act [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37].

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.110), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

A water supply provided by a local agency, publicly-owned corporation, or approved utility company.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.115), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Right-of-way" means that portion of real property granted to the county to utilize said property for public street purposes. This grant includes the right for use by public utilities.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.120), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

A street, highway, thoroughfare, road, avenue, boulevard, alley, lane, court, circle, drive, or way shall not be a public street until and unless the said street shall have been accepted into a street or road system maintained by a city, county, or the state. Streets and roads in public parks, public airports, public schools and similar public grounds shall not be construed to be public streets for the purpose of this division.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.125), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Subdivision" means the division, by any subdivider, of any unit or units of improved or unimproved land, or any portion thereof, shown on the latest equalized county assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units, for the purpose of sale, lease or financing, whether immediate or future except for leases of agricultural land for agricultural purposes. Property shall be considered as contiguous units, even if it is separated by roads, streets, utility easement or railroad rights-of-way. "Subdivision" includes a condominium project, as defined in Section 1350 of the Civil Code [Civil Code § 1350], a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code [Business and Professions Code § 11004], or the conversion of five or more existing dwelling units to a stock cooperative, as defined in Section 11003.2 of the Business and Professions Code [Business and Professions Code § 11003.2]. Any conveyance of land to a governmental agency, public entity, public utility, or subsidiary of a public utility for conveyance to such public utility for rights-of-way, shall not be considered a division of land for purposes of computing the number of parcels.

As used in this section, "agricultural purposes" means the cultivation of food or fiber or the grazing or pasturing of livestock.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.130), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Subdivision Map Act" means the Subdivision Map Act of the state and all amendments or additions thereto [Government Code §§ 66410—66499.37].

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.135), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Title" means Title 22 of the Sacramento County Code.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.140), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Designated tributary" means a specifically identified stream which has a defined bed and channel which serves to give direction to continuously or periodically flowing water into a larger stream or lake. The approximate locations of designated tributaries are indicated on the Sacramento County Comprehensive Zoning Plan maps.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.141), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Vesting Tentative Map" or "Vesting Map," or "Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map" are synonymous and mean a form of tentative map which, when approved, confers a vested right to proceed for a limited period of time, with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards that were in effect at the time the application for a vesting map was determined to be complete, or at the time the application was approved (if Section 22.25.020(c) [82-212(c)] is operative).

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.142), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)

"Zoning Code" means the Zoning Code of Sacramento County.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.10.145), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)