Corning Municipal Code Ch. 16.06 Definitions

Except as otherwise provided in this title, all terms used in this title which are defined in the Subdivision Map Act are used in this title so defined, unless from the context hereof it clearly appears that a different meaning is intended.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).

For the purposes of this title, the following words shall have the meanings set out in this section:

A. "Final map" means a map prepared by a registered engineer or licensed land surveyor in accordance with the provisions of the Map Act and this title, which map is designed to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder.

B. "Lot" means a parcel or portion of land established for purposes of sale, lease, finance, division of interest or separate use, separated from other lands by description, a final map or parcel map.

C. "Map Act" means the Subdivision Map Act of the state.

D. "Parcel map" means a map prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor in accordance with the provisions of the Map Act and this title, which map is designated to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder.

E. "Subdivider" means a person, firm, corporation, partnership or association who proposes to divide, divides, or causes to be divided, real property into a subdivision for himself/herself or for others.

F. "Subdivision" means the division of any improved or unimproved land shown on the latest equalized county assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units for the purpose of a sale, lease, or financing, whether immediate or future. Property shall be considered as contiguous units even if it is separated by roads, streets, utility easements or railroad rights-of-way. "Subdivision" includes a condominium project as defined in Section 1350 of the Civil Code, or a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professional Code, 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. Any conveyance of land to a governmental agency, public entity or public utility shall not be considered a division of land for purposes of computing the number of parcels. All other divisions of land not expressly defined in this section are subject to the requirements of this title, state and county health requirements for water and sewage disposal, conformity with the zoning district containing the land and must be accessible through approved right-of-way.

G. "Tentative map" means a map prepared in accordance with the provision of the Map Act and this title to show the design of a proposed subdivision and the existing conditions in and around the land proposed to be divided. Such map need not be based upon an accurate or detailed field survey; however, it shall be graphically accurate to reasonable tolerances.

H. "Vesting tentative map" means a tentative map for a residential subdivision, as defined in this section, that shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" at the time it is filed in accordance with the provisions thereof.

If a subdivider does not seek the rights conferred by the Vesting Tentative Map Statute, the filing of a vesting tentative map shall not be a prerequisite to any approval for any proposed subdivision, permit for construction, or work preparatory to construction.

(Ord. 550 (part), 1994).