Etna Municipal Code Art. II Tentative Map For Division Of Five Or More Lots

Twelve copies of a tentative map and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land into five or more lots shall be filed with the city clerk at least 15 days prior to the meeting of the city council, at which consideration is desired, together with a filing fee as established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 72 § 10(a), 1973; Ord. 187, 2003)

The tentative map referred to in this article shall contain the following information:

A. The subdivision name or number, date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision;

B. The name and address of record owners of the subdivision;

C. The name and address of the subdivider;

D. The name, business address and number of the registered engineer or licensed surveyor who prepared the map of the subdivision;

E. Elevations or contours at intervals of two feet up to five percent grade, five feet up to 10 percent grade and 10 feet over 10 percent grade to determine slope of the land and the high and low points thereof, unless approval is obtained from the director of public works to allow greater intervals;

F. The locations, names, widths and approximate grades of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed subdivision and along the boundaries thereof;

G. The location and character of all existing or proposed public utility facilities in the subdivision or on the adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways;

H. The approximate widths, location and purpose of all existing or proposed easements in and contiguous to the proposed subdivision;

I. The approximate lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot and each to be numbered;

J. The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their location in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines;

K. The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses;

L. The typical street sections and details.

(Ord. 72 § 10(b), 1973)

The statement to accompany the tentative map referred to in this article shall contain the following information:

A. The existing use of the property;

B. The proposed use of the property. If the property is proposed to be used for more than one purpose, the area, lots or lot proposed for each type of use shall be shown on the tentative map;

C. A statement of the improvements and public utilities, including water supply and sewage disposal, proposed to be made or installed and of the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed;

D. The public areas proposed;

E. The tree planting proposed;

F. The restrictive covenants proposed;

G. The justification and reasons for any exceptions to the provisions of this title;

H. A preliminary title report issued by a title insurance company in the name of the owner of the land, issued to or on behalf of the city for the benefit and protection of the city, showing all parties whose consent is necessary and their interest therein, except where the land embraced in such subdivision is registered under the Land Registration Act (Torrens Act). If the land is so registered a certified copy of the certificate of title shall be furnished.

(Ord. 72 § 10(c), 1973)

The city clerk shall transmit copies of such tentative map to the director of public works and may transmit copies thereof to other departments and agencies as is deemed advisable. Upon receipt of a copy of such tentative map, each department to whom or to which the same has been transmitted shall examine the map to ascertain if the same conforms to the requirements coming within the authoritative scope of such department, and within 10 days after receipt thereof each department shall make a written report to the city council. If such map does not conform to such requirements or any of them, such department shall so state in the report, noting therein the particulars in which the map does not conform.

(Ord. 72 § 10(d), 1973)

A. The city council shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title, and upon the basis within 30 days after the filing of the tentative map shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the same and shall report such action direct to the subdivider and shall also transmit to the director of public works a copy of the tentative map, and a memorandum setting forth the action of the council thereon.

B. The city council may refuse to approve a tentative map when the only practical use which can be made of the property proposed to be subdivided is a use prohibited by ordinance or law; or, if the property is deemed unhealthful or unfit for human habitation or occupancy by the health officer of the city; or, subject to periodic inundation.

C. The city council may require the subdivider to make available areas acceptable to the proper agency for parks, playgrounds, schools and other public building sites that will be required. In all cases, the city council shall suggest to the subdivider such measures as will make for excellence of residential, commercial or industrial development.

(Ord. 72 § 10(e), 1973)

The tentative map referred to in this section shall be 18 inches by 26 inches in size and to a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, unless otherwise approved by the city council, and shall be clearly and legibly reproduced.

(Ord. 72 § 10(f), 1973)