§ 16.15

Twenty copies, or additional copies as deemed necessary by the planning department, of the tentative map, a statement of the proposed division of land, a completed environmental questionnaire, and appropriate fees shall be submitted to the planning department.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

16.15.030 - Form of map-Size and scale.

Tentative maps shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches in size and to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet for large areas, and to a scale of one inch equals fifty feet for small areas unless otherwise approved by the planning department.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

16.15.040 - Form of map-Information required.

Every tentative map shall be clearly and legibly reproduced and shall contain the following information:

A.

A key or location map on which shall be shown the general area including adjacent property, subdivisions and roads;

B.

The tract name or number, date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define location and boundaries of the proposed tract;

C.

Name and address of recorded owner or owners;

D.

Name and address of subdivider;

E.

Name and business address of the person who prepared the map;

F.

Acreage of proposed tract to the nearest tenth of an acre;

G.

Sufficient elevations or contours or notations indicating direction and percent of slope to determine the general slope of the land and the high and low point thereof;

H.

The locations, names, widths and grades of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed subdivision which are to be offered for dedication as approved by the city street name coordinator;

I.

The locations, names and existing widths of all adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways;

J.

Location and character of all existing public utilities including sizes of pipelines serving the proposed subdivision;

K.

The widths, location and purposes of all existing and proposed easements;

L.

Lot layout, dimensions of each lot, and lot numbers;

M.

City limit lines occurring within the general vicinity of the subdivision;

N.

Boundaries of any units within the subdivision if the subdivision is to be recorded in stages;

O.

Names and owners of land immediately adjacent to the subdivision;

P.

The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines, along with the location of any wells or septic tanks and leaching fields;

Q.

Location of all trees proposed to remain in place, standing within the boundaries of proposed public rightsof-way;

R.

Location and limits of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of all watercourses based upon a one-hundred-year storm occurrence;

S.

Typical section of the proposed street improvements.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

16.15.050 - Form of map-Statement required.

A statement shall be presented by the subdivider in written form accompanying the map and shall contain the following information:

A.

Improvements and public utilities proposed to be made or installed and the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed;

B.

Proposed plan for drainage;

C.

Proposed fire hydrant placement;

D.

Provision for sewerage and sewage disposal;

E.

Provision for proposed water supply;

F.

Provision for proposed electric power supply;

G.

Public areas proposed;

H.

Type and location of street lighting proposed;

I.

Proposed building setback lines and width of side yards;

J.

Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this title, or for any amendments to the general plan and/or zoning ordinance which may be required in conjunction with the subdivision proposed;

K.

A copy of any restrictive covenants, bylaws, or articles of incorporation proposed shall be attached to the owner's statement as required;

L.

The existing use or uses of the property;

M.

The proposed use or uses of the property;

N.

The tree plantings proposed;

O.

Statement from owner of record, if different than subdivider, consenting to division of land by subdivision;

P.

Statement giving name and address of individual designated to receive all official communications regarding the subdivision.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

The subdivider shall also complete and submit with the tentative map an environmental questionnaire to be provided by the planning department.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

The authorized representative of the planning department will examine the tentative map, statement and environmental questionnaire upon or soon after submittal and shall, within thirty calendar days, determine in writing whether such application is complete. The planning officer will immediately transmit such

determination to the subdivider, specifying those parts of the application which are incomplete and shall indicate the manner in which they can be made complete.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

At the time a tentative map, parcel map or application for a lot line adjustment is submitted to the planning department, the subdivider/applicant shall pay the appropriate fees as prescribed by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

Upon finding the application complete, the authorized representative of the planning department will conduct an initial study environmental review of the subdivision, as required by city and State EIR Guidelines, as amended, and will determine within thirty calendar days what further environmental documentation is necessary, prior to approval of the tentative map. The planning officer will immediately transmit such determination to the subdivider.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

Upon completion of the initial environmental study, the planning department shall:

A.

(EIR not required.) Prepare required environmental document, i.e., notice of exemption or negative declaration. Transmit the requested number of copies of the tentative map, together with accompanying data to such public agencies, utility companies and other departments as may be concerned. Each of the public agencies, utilities and other departments shall, within twenty-one days from receipt of a copy of a tentative map, forward to the planning department a written report of its findings and recommendations thereon. If a reply is not received within the time allowed by this section, it will be assumed that the map conforms to the requirements of the public agency or utility company concerned. Responsible agencies as defined in Section 15039 of the State EIR Guidelines shall be given an opportunity to comment on any proposed negative declaration prior to its adoption. If any responsible agencies are state agencies, a proposed negative declaration shall be circulated through the State Clearinghouse as required by Section 15161.5(a) of the State EIR Guidelines.

B.

(EIR required.) Prepare a notice of preparation and distribute as prescribed in the State EIR Guidelines.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

16.15.110 - Preparation of environmental documents.

The planning staff will prepare or oversee the preparation of any environmental documents required for the subdivision. Such documents will be completed and acted upon by the city council within the time periods prescribed in Section 15054.2 of the State EIR Guidelines.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

A tentative map shall not be deemed received for filing under the Map Act until the environmental documentation required by the California Environmental Quality Act has been completed.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

Upon its finding that the tentative map is in compliance with the standards and requirements of this chapter, is accompanied by the required fees and data including any necessary environmental documents, and that reports from departments and agencies concerned have been received, the planning staff will officially file the tentative map. The planning staff will review the tentative map, and the recommendations of the various agencies involved, and will provide the subdivider or his/her duly authorized representative with information regarding the map and agency comments within ten days from the date of the official filing of the tentative map. The planning staff will prepare a report to the planning commission on the tentative map for further proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this title, said report to represent the recommendations of the various departments consulted by the planning staff as well as taking into consideration other recommendations made by other interested agencies. The report will also discuss the conformity of the tentative map to the provisions of the general plan, the zoning ordinance, and all regulations of the city. Any report of recommendations on the tentative map will be served on the subdivider at least three days prior to any hearing or action on such map by the planning commission or the city council. Such required submission in writing shall be deemed complied with when such reports or recommendations are placed in the mail, directed to the subdivider at the address designated in the subdivider's statement with postage prepaid.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

After appropriate notice of public hearing, pursuant to Paragraph G of the city environmental review guidelines, the planning commission shall hold a public review of draft environmental impact reports or negative declarations and shall solicit input from interested members of the public. Approval of the environmental document is necessary prior to any formal action on the tentative map.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

The planning staff will give notice of the planning commission hearing to review the tentative map at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing by:

A.

Publication of notice of public hearing;

B.

Mailing to the owner of the subject real property, or the owner's duly authorized agent, and to the project applicant;

C.

Mailing to Corning Union Elementary School District and Corning Union High School District; and

D.

Mailing to the property owners of record, pursuant to Government Code Section 65091, of property located within three hundred feet of the boundary of the subject property the notice of public hearing.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

16.15.150 - Planning commission action on tentative map.

The planning commission shall review at a public hearing the tentative map within fifty days after the official filing thereof, unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider.

A.

Findings-Determination. If the planning commission finds that the proposed map complies with the requirements of this title and the Subdivision Map Act and the zoning ordinance of the city, it shall recommend approval of the tentative map. The planning commission shall recommend denial of the tentative map if it makes any of the following findings:

1.

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

2.

That the design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

3.

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

4.

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

5.

That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause a significant adverse effect on the environment and no mitigation measures are available to reduce or eliminate the significant

adverse effect;

6.

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

7.

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 planning commission may recommend approval of the 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 determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.

B.

Report to Subdivider. The planning commission recommendation will be reported to the subdivider or designated representative within ten days of the hearing.

C.

Report to the City Council. Following the hearing by the planning commission, a copy of the tentative map, together with the environmental documents and a copy of the planning commission recommendations thereon, shall be transmitted to the city council within fourteen days of the hearing.

D.

Extension of Time for Preparation of Environmental Impact Report. Notwithstanding the requirements of this subsection for making the report required to be made by the planning commission, if an environmental impact report is prepared for the tentative map, the planning commission shall render its report within fortyfive days after certification of the environmental impact report.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

16.15.155 - City council action on tentative map.

A.

Hearing by City Council. At the next regular meeting of the city council following the filing of the planning commission report with the city council, the city council shall set a date for a public hearing for the consideration of the tentative map, which date shall be within thirty days thereafter and the city council shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map within the thirty-day period.

B.

The planning officer will give notice of the city council hearing to review and approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing by:

1.

Publication once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the city;

2.

Mailing to the owner of the subject real property or the owner's duly authorized agent, and to the project applicant;

3.

Mailing to Corning Union Elementary School District and Corning Union High School District; and

4.

Mailing to the property owners of record, pursuant to Government Code Section 65091, of property located within three hundred feet of the boundary of the subject property, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, the notice of public hearing.

C.

Request for Reconsideration of City Council Action. Any aggrieved person may request that the city council reconsider its determination on the tentative map in accordance with Chapter 16.32 of this title, entitled "Reconsideration of Decision."

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

Chapter 16.16 - VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

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