Chapter 120.20 — PRELIMINARY MAPS

A preliminary map is a generalized document which will allow the feasibility and practicality of a tract of land to be assessed informally in regard to its suitability for subdivision. This requirement is based upon the increasing complexity of subdivision map processing as required by the State and the County. A preliminary map may be submitted, at the option of the applicant, pursuant to this chapter. Where a larger or complicated project is proposed, the applicant may wish to utilize the preliminary map process to assist in focusing upon environmental issues associated with the project.

(Prior Code, § 9318; Code 1997, § 16.20.010; Ord. No. 3514, § 1, 1985)

The preliminary map shall be submitted on durable paper sheets drawn to scale and be of sufficient size to show all details of the plan and required data clearly. Any number of sheets may be used providing each sheet specifies the total number of sheets comprising the map, the number of the particular sheet and its relation to each adjoining sheet. If the tract is a portion of a larger area which may be subdivided later, the preliminary map shall indicate the ultimate plan of development and may, with the concurrence of the Director of Planning and Building, be utilized as a master plan for the ultimate development thereby precluding submission of additional preliminary maps for that project.

(Prior Code, §9319; Code 1997, § 16.20.020; Ord. No. 5051, § 2, 4-18-2017)

The preliminary map will not be accepted unless it shows clearly all of the following data:

A.

Proposed subdivision name;

B.

Name and address of the record owner, subdivider and person preparing map;

C.

The date, north point and scale;

D.

A vicinity map showing location of proposed subdivision in relationship to surrounding landmark features, major road intersections, and collector roads which will serve the development;

E.

Sufficient data to approximate the boundaries of the tract;

F.

Names of all adjacent subdivisions and property owners for the unsubdivided parcels;

G.

Streets adjacent to the proposed subdivision with their names, width and approximate location;

H.

Existing easements with their purpose, width and approximate location;

I.

Proposed streets with names or designations, width, grades and approximate alignments;

J.

General traffic circulation patterns and connections to existing County roads;

K.

Proposed lot density areas with the estimated number of lots;

L.

Slope areas for slopes less than ten, 11 to 20, 21 to 30 and over 30 percent;

M.

Contours of not more than ten-foot intervals which may be interpolated from 7.5 minute series U.S. Geological Survey Maps;

N.

The approximate location and direction of flow of the large, small and intermittent streams shown on the 7.5 minute series U.S. Geological Survey Maps;

O.

Areas subject to flooding;

P.

Meadow and marsh areas;

Q.

Springs and hazard areas;

R.

Other natural or artificial surface features that would affect the plan of the subdivision;

S.

The zoning, both existing and proposed, for the project area;

T.

A statement by the subdivider regarding conformation to the general plan;

U.

A statement by the subdivider regarding proposed improvements to be made by him or her;

V.

A statement by the subdivider indicating the proposed source of water supply, method of sewage and solid waste disposal and the proposed public entity to operate the community systems is available or proposed;

W.

A statement by the subdivider indicating the method by which fire protection will be furnished and the responsible fire agency or agencies; and

X.

The name of the school district or districts within which the development is located.

(Prior Code, § 9320; Code 1997, § 16.20.030)

Sufficient copies of each preliminary map shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building for processing and review.

(Prior Code, § 9321; Code 1997, § 16.20.040; Ord. No. 5051, § 2, 4-18-2017)

The filing fees as established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors shall be paid to the Department of Planning and Building as a prerequisite to the submission of a preliminary map. No part of a preliminary map filing fee will be refunded.

(Prior Code, § 9322; Code 1997, § 16.20.050; Ord. No. 5051, § 2, 4-18-2017)

The County Planning Division shall report in writing its assessment of each preliminary map to the applicant within 20 days after the review meeting and not later than 40 days from initial submission.

(Prior Code, § 9323; Code 1997, § 16.20.060; Ord. No. 3514, § 2, 1985)

No provision of this chapter shall eliminate any other requirement of this subpart or the Subdivision Map Act.

(Prior Code, § 9324; Code 1997, § 16.20.070)

CHAPTER 120.24. - TENTATIVE MAPS