Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Ch. 16.14 Standard Tentative Map Subdivision Procedure

After submission of a preliminary map to the subdivision committee and the review by said committee, the action in connection with the approval of a subdivision shall be the preparation of a reproducible tentative subdivision map or maps and shall include the following data:

A. A preliminary title report issued by a title company shall accompany any tentative map filed pursuant to this section;

B. For purposes of a field investigation and prior to filing of a tentative map of a subdivision, critical points on proposed sidehill roads as determined by the city engineer shall be slope staked by flagging to indicate the general limits of cut and fill slopes if average cross slope exceeds ten percent. Typical locations slope staked shall be designated on a copy of the tentative map;

C. A sketch at a minimum scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region and showing land use in surrounding area. All to be indicated on the tentative map;

D. Name and address of record owner and subdivider;

E. Name and address of surveyor or engineer who prepared said tentative map;

F. Date, north point (generally up on the map) and scale. Minimum scale: one inch equals 100; minimum map size: 18 inches by 26 inches;

G. Name of proposed subdivision and of all adjacent subdivisions; locations of, names and widths of streets, highways, alleys and ways, and easements of all kinds, together with the type and location of street improvements thereon including fire hydrants and street light locations;

H. The contour of the land at intervals of one-foot elevation up to five percent slopes; two-foot intervals up to ten percent and five-foot intervals over ten percent. Contours shall be indicated in contiguous lands for a distance of 200 feet. Every fifth contour line shall be a heavier weight line;

I. Sufficient data to define the boundaries of the tract, or a legal description of the tract and blue border on reverse side of map to indicate tract boundaries. Tentative map to show any proposed units of final map;

J. Width, approximate location and purpose of all existing and proposed easements and easements adjoining such land;

K. The width and approximate grade of all streets, highways, alleys and other rights-of-way whether proposed for dedication or not;

L. The approximate radii of all curves;

M. All lots numbered consecutively throughout each block in the development; the approximate dimensions of all lots; lot areas shall be shown for all lots not rectangular in shape;

N. The approximate location of areas subject to inundation by stormwater, and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses existing and proposed;

O. The location and outline to scale of each existing building or structure within the subdivision and the location and designation of uses of each structure in contiguous areas within 100 feet of the boundary thereof; noting thereon whether or not such building or structure within the subdivision is to be removed from or remain in the subdivision, and its existing and proposed use;

P. Show approximate elevation of street intersections;

Q. The location, pipe size and approximate grades of proposed sewers and water lines; and the proposed location of fire hydrants and street lights, electric power, gas lines, T.V. cables and storm drains;

R. The location of all trees over four inches in diameter at base of tree (where stands of trees are located, individual trees need not be shown, but may be shown as a group);

S. The location of existing fences, ditches, wells, sumps, cesspools, reservoirs, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground structure, utility lines or sand, gravel or other excavation within the subdivision, noting thereon whether they are to be abandoned or used. The location of utility lines and sand, gravel or other excavation within 300 feet of any portion of the subdivision shall be shown;

T. Line of high water when adjacent to any stream or waterway;

U. If a condominium or similar development is proposed, the word "condominium" or appropriate name shall be indicated.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

A preliminary soils report shall be required which shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer.

A. Such report shall be based on adequate test borings or excavations and shall recommend corrective action. The preliminary soil report may be waived if the director of building inspection shall determine that, due to the knowledge his department has as to the qualities of the soil within the subdivision or lot, no preliminary analysis is necessary.

B. If the preliminary soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soil investigation of each lot so affected in the subdivision shall be made by a registered civil engineer.

C. Where no sewers are available, a soils report shall be submitted relative to percolation tests and/or soil borings, the type and number shall be as required by the county health department.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

Accompanying the tentative map, or placed on the map, shall be statements by the subdivider containing the following:

A. Existing zoning and proposed uses of the land;

B. Intentions regarding erosion control and improvements to be constructed;

C. Building setback lines;

D. Proposed source of water supply and method of sewage disposal;

E. Indicate type of tree planting proposed;

F. Proposed public areas to be dedicated and common area or scenic easements proposed. If common areas are proposed, method of maintenance shall be stated;

G. Proposed development of lots, that is, whether for sale as lots, fully developed house and lot, or for lease and/or for financing purposes.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

A copy of any existing or proposed conditions, restrictions or covenants regulating or restricting the use of the land within the subdivision shall be attached to the above statement.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)

A. A tentative map shall be considered ready for the consideration of the planning commission after the submission of the preliminary map to the subdivision committee and receipt of a report from said committee that the map complies with this title, and when maps or sketches, together with all required supplementary data have been submitted to the planning department. If the subdivision is a portion of a larger area which may be subdivided later, the tentative map shall indicate the ultimate plan for the whole.

B. Fifteen copies, one reproducible sepia of a tentative map, and a transparency of seven and one-half-inch by nine and one-half-inch image on eight-inch by ten-inch plastic, and the statement for the proposed subdivision of any land, shall be presented to the planning department at least 30 days prior to the planning commission meeting, at which the map will be filed, together with a fee to be established by resolution of the city council from time to time hereafter enacted.

C. Revised Tentative Map Fee. If, subsequent to the approval of a tentative map by the planning commission, the subdivider submits a revised tentative map as a substitute for the tentative map theretofore approved, or requests a change of any of the conditions approved by the commission, he shall pay a fee to be established by resolution of the city council from time to time hereafter enacted. The fee may be waived when revision is initiated by the commission or the minor subdivision committee. The time of original approval shall not be extended by revision approval.

D. Model. The subdivider shall prepare and make available to the city manager and the planning commission a model of any subdivision which is proposed on any area having an average cross slope of 20 percent or more. Where the gross area of the land is 50 acres or 50 lots or less, the planning commission may waive the requirement for a model. The model shall be to scale and shall indicate with tape or colored line the proposed cuts, fills, roads, grading, contours and lot layout. When a vertical exaggeration is used in the model, it shall be so indicated thereon.

E. Distribution of Copies. Upon the submission to the planning department of a tentative map and the requisite number of copies thereof, the said department shall retain two copies and shall transmit copies to the following agencies, departments or officers: fire department; public works department; health officer; director of parks; if the subdivision is traversed or bounded by a state highway, the District Engineer of the Division of Highways, Department of Public Works of the state of California; the utility companies serving the area; any municipality as may be required by law; and two copies to the city engineer.

F. Reports. Within a period of not more than 16 days from the receipt of a copy of a tentative map, each officer or department to which a copy shall have been transmitted shall file with the planning department a report showing changes necessary to make the map meet the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.

G. Any other pertinent information required by the conditional approval of the city council including a soils report on filled areas or areas proposed to be filled; and in all street and alley rights-of-way at intervals not exceeding 1,000 feet and/or any change in soil conditions. The soils report and analysis will be in accordance with methods approved by the state of California for "R" values, sieve analysis and sand equivalent.

(Ord. No. 245, § 1 (Exh. A), 5-26-1998)