Article 4 — Parcel Maps

The purpose of this article is to establish when parcel maps are required, the contents of the map, and the processing procedures for both tentative and final parcel maps.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

A tentative parcel map shall be required in all of the following cases:

• (a) Where any parcel of land is to be divided into four or fewer lots.

• (b) As required by State Government Code section 66426 .

• (c) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the filing of a final or parcel map of a subdivision for which a final or parcel map is not required, provided such map meets the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, Article 6, Lot Line Adjustments, of this chapter, and any local ordinances.

• (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

Each tentative parcel map within this article shall contain the information contained in the Subdivision Map Act, and any information required by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

The procedures for consideration and action on a tentative parcel map application by the planning commission shall be the same as for a tentative map application, section 13-215 , Review period, action by planning commission, with the exception that the final parcel map, and improvement agreement, if any, are subject to review only by the city engineer, as set forth in section 13-243 , final parcel map, once said improvement agreement has been approved as to form by the city attorney. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 03-1, § 5, 2-18-03)

Dedication and improvement requirements for parcel maps shall be the same as those for subdivision maps as set forth in section 13230(a) through (g) and the procedures for consideration and action by the planning commission shall be the same as for tentative maps as set forth in section 13-215 . Whenever the term "subdivision map" is used in section 13-230(a) through (g), it shall be deemed to read "parcel map" for the purposes of this section unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 03-1, § 6, 2-18-03)

The approval of a tentative parcel map as set forth in this article shall be for the period of 24 months; the applicant may, however, apply for approval for an extension of time to the planning commission for a period or periods not exceeding a total of three years. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

The final map and improvement agreement, as approved as to form by the city attorney, if any, shall be transmitted to the city engineer to ensure compliance with the provisions of the subdivision map act and of this article. If the final parcel map and improvement agreement and the matters shown thereon are sufficient, the city engineer shall be authorized to sign the final parcel map and improvement agreement on behalf of the city and to return the final map to the subdivider together with a statement setting forth the grounds for its return.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 03-1, § 7, 2-18-03)

At any time within the twenty-four-month approval period for the tentative parcel map, or within the period of any extension granted by the planning commission, a parcel map may be filed for recordation with the county recorder, showing each new lot created by the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

No lot may be sold, leased or financed nor shall permits be issued or construction commenced prior to the filing of the parcel map with the county recorder.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

Each lot of the subdivided property may be sold, leased, financed or otherwise dealt with by designation of lot number and county recorder's book, page and document number references as an official legal description. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

Any physical condition created in violation of this article, and any lot, street, alley or other feature made the subject of this article and which is maintained contrary to the provisions hereof shall constitute a public nuisance. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

Pursuant to State Government Code section 66428(b) , the city hereby establishes a procedure for waiving the requirements of a parcel map. The requirement for the filing of a parcel map may be waived when a lot line adjustment is filed. (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)