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Title 21 — SUBDIVISIONS›Article I — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Diamond Bar Municipal Code Ch. 21.01 Enactment and Applicability of Subdivision Ordinance
Diamond Bar Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Diamond Bar
Cite as: Diamond Bar Municipal Code Chapter 21.01 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 21.01.010. - Title.¶
This title shall be known as the City of Diamond Bar Subdivision Ordinance, hereafter referred to as "this title."
(Ord. No. 01(1999), § B, 2-2-99)
Sec. 21.01.020. - Purpose.¶
The provisions of this title are intended to supplement, implement, and work with the Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code § 66410 et seq. (hereafter referred to as the "map act"). This title is not intended to replace the map act, and must be used in conjunction with the map act in the preparation of applications, and the review, approval, and construction of proposed subdivisions.
(Ord. No. 01(1999), § B, 2-2-99)
Sec. 21.01.030. - Authority.¶
This title is adopted in compliance with the map act as a "local ordinance," as the term is used in the map act. All provisions of the map act and future amendments to the map act not incorporated in this title shall, nevertheless, apply to all subdivision maps and proceedings under this title.
(Ord. No. 01(1999), § B, 2-2-99)
Sec. 21.01.040. - Applicability.¶
(a) Subdivision approval required. All subdivisions within the city shall be authorized through the approval of a map or other entitlement in compliance with chapter 21.03 (subdivision map approval requirements), and all other applicable provisions of this title. All subdivision applications shall follow the same process as a development code amendment.
(b) Conflicts with map act. In the event of any conflicts between the provisions of this title and the map act, the map act shall control.
(Ord. No. 01(1999), § B, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 02(2000), § B, 4-4-00)
Sec. 21.01.050. - Compliance with other regulations required.¶
The approval or conditional approval of a subdivision map shall not authorize or be deemed to authorize an exception or deviation from any zoning regulation in title 22 of the Municipal Code (the development code), or as an approval to proceed with any development in violation of other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code or other applicable ordinances or regulations of the city.
(Ord. No. 01(1999), § B, 2-2-99)
Sec. 21.01.060. - Conflicting provisions.¶
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this title and the map act, the map act shall control. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this title and title 22 of the Municipal Code (the development code), or between this title and other provisions of the Municipal Code, the most restrictive provision shall control.
(Ord. No. 01(1999), § B, 2-2-99)
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