Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS›Chapter 16.04 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Colfax Municipal Code Art. III General Responsibilities
Colfax Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Colfax
Cite as: Colfax Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-04
16.04.110 - Advisory agency.¶
A. Tentative Maps-Final Maps. The planning commission shall be the advisory agency for the processing of subdivisions pursuant to the tentative map-final map procedure.
B. Tentative Maps-Parcel Maps and Waived Parcel Maps. The planning commission or the council, in case of referral, shall have final jurisdiction in the review and approval of tentative maps-parcel maps or waived parcel maps.
C. Lot Line Adjustment Maps. The city engineer or the council, in case of referral, shall have final jurisdiction in the review and approval of lot line adjustments.
D. Other site development permits same as subsection B of this section.
E. Developer Agreements. The city council shall have jurisdiction in the adoption of procedures, requirements and fees for consideration and execution of developer agreements. Such fees shall be set by resolution.
(Ord. 386, 1992; prior code § 9-1.310)
16.04.120 - City engineer.¶
The city engineer shall be responsible for reporting to the planning commission and the council as to whether the proposed design and improvements are consistent with the regulations contained in this title and shall be responsible further for the supervision and approval of all such improvements. He or she shall have the final jurisdiction in the approval of final maps for the purpose of determining substantial conformance with approved tentative parcel maps.
(Prior code § 9-1.315)
16.04.130 - Planning director.¶
The planning director shall be responsible for reporting to the planning commission and the council as to whether the proposed design and improvements are consistent with the general plan and any specific plans or development codes adopted by the city.
(Prior code § 9-1.320)
16.04.140 - Council.¶
The council shall have final jurisdiction in the review and approval of final maps and the establishment of standards of design and improvements as a result of the site development and map review process. The council shall also have jurisdiction as an appellate agency in cases in which appeals to the council are authorized by this title.
(Prior code § 9-1.325)
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