Concord Municipal Code Art. III Maps Required

(a) City approval required. The subdivision of an existing parcel into two or more parcels requires city approval in accordance with this title and the Map Act.

(b) Types of maps. A proposed subdivision first requires city approval of a tentative map or vesting tentative map and then city approval of a parcel map (for a subdivision that results in four or fewer parcels) or a final map (for a subdivision that results in five or more parcels) to complete the subdivision process.

(c) Tentative map. The city’s review of a tentative map or vesting tentative map evaluates the compliance of the proposed subdivision with applicable city standards, and the appropriateness of the proposed subdivision design.

(d) Parcel and final maps. Parcel maps and final maps are precise surveying documents that detail the location and dimensions of all parcel boundaries in an approved subdivision and, after approval, are recorded in the office of the County Recorder.

(e) Lot line adjustments. A tentative map, parcel map or final map is not required for adjustments to lot lines of four or fewer lots where land is taken from one lot and added to an adjacent lot and no additional lots are created. Lot line adjustments may be approved in accordance with Article III (Lot Line Adjustments) of Chapter 17.25 (Reversions, Mergers, and Lot Line Adjustments).

(Ord. No. 17-9 (Exh. A))

(a) Tentative map and final map. A tentative map and a final map are required for all subdivisions creating five or more parcels, five or more condominiums as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, a community apartment project containing five or more parcels, or for the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing five or more dwelling units.

(b) Tentative parcel map and parcel map. A tentative parcel map and a parcel map (but not a final map) is required where any one of the following occurs:

(1) The land before division contains less than five acres, each parcel created by the division abuts upon a maintained public street or highway, and no dedications or improvements are required by the City Council.

(2) Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of 20 acres or more and has an approved access to a maintained public street or highway.

(3) The land consists of a parcel or parcels of land having approved access to a public street or highway, which comprises part of a tract of land zoned for industrial or commercial development, and which has the approval of the city as to street alignments and widths.

(4) Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of not less than 40 acres or is not less than a quarter of a quarter section.

(5) The land being subdivided is solely for the creation of an environmental subdivision pursuant to Government Code Section 66418.2.

(Ord. No. 17-9 (Exh. A))

A tentative parcel map and a parcel map are required for all divisions of land into four or fewer parcels, except that a tentative parcel map and parcel map are not required for the following:

(a) Right-of-way subdivisions. Subdivisions of a portion of the operating right-of-way of a railroad corporation, defined by Section 230 of the Public Utilities Code, that are created by short-term leases terminable by either party on not more than 30 days’ notice in writing.

(b) Conveyances. Land conveyed to or from a governmental agency, public entity or public utility, or for land conveyed to a subsidiary of a public utility for conveyance to the public utility for rights-of-way, unless a showing is made in individual cases, upon substantial evidence, that public policy necessitates a parcel map. Land conveyed to or from a governmental agency includes a fee interest, a leasehold interest, an easement, or a license.

(c) Lot line adjustments. Lot line adjustments that meet the requirements of Section 17.25.130 (When allowed).

(Ord. No. 17-9 (Exh. A))

(a) Waiver of tentative parcel maps and parcel maps. The city may waive the requirement for a tentative parcel map and a parcel map in accordance with Government Code Section 66428.

(b) Mobile home parks. The city shall waive the requirement for subdivision maps for the conversion of a mobile home park to resident ownership in accordance with Government Code Section 66428.1.

(Ord. No. 17-9 (Exh. A))

(a) When allowed. As provided in Government Code Section 66424.6, a subdivider of unimproved land may designate as a remainder or omit entirely that area which is not divided for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing.

(b) Not counted as parcel. The designated remainder or omitted area shall not be counted as a parcel for the purpose of determining whether a parcel map or final map is required.

(c) Required documentation. The remainder or omitted area shall be shown and labeled on the required maps as part of the original parcel from which the subdivision occurred. At the time of submittal of the tentative parcel map or tentative map application, the subdivider shall provide a written declaration certifying that the remainder or omitted area is not intended for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing.

(d) Timing of improvements and fees. The fulfillment of construction requirements for improvements and payment of improvement fees for a remainder or omitted area shall be consistent with the requirements in Government Code Section 66424.6.

(e) Certificate of compliance required. A designated remainder or omitted parcel may not be sold until a certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance is obtained in accordance with Section 17.05.130 (Certificate of compliance).

(Ord. No. 17-9 (Exh. A))