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Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

§ 154.037 FORM AND CONTENTS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

The tentative map shall be prepared in a manner acceptable to the Department of Community Development and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer, or licensed land surveyor, as applicable. The tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn on one sheet and contain not less than the following:

  • (A) A title which shall contain the subdivision name, and type of subdivision (such as, planned development, condominium, and the like).

  • (B) Name, address, and phone number of legal owner, subdivider, and person preparing the map (including registration number).

  • (C) Sufficient legal description to define the boundary of the proposed subdivision.

  • (D) Date, north arrow, scale, and contour interval.

  • (E) Existing and proposed land use.

  • (F) A vicinity map showing roads, adjoining subdivisions, towns, creeks, railroads, and other data sufficient to locate the proposed subdivision and show its relation to the community.

  • (G) Existing topography of the proposed site and at least 25 feet beyond its boundary, including but not limited to:

  • (1) Contour lines having the following intervals (the date and the method of developing the contours shall be stated):

  • (a) Two-foot contour intervals for ground slopes between level and 5%, plus spot elevations as required.

  • (b) Five-foot contour intervals for ground slopes exceeding 5% but less than 25%.

  • (c) Ten-foot or 20-foot contour intervals for ground slopes exceeding 25%.

  • (d) For subdivisions with no lot less than 20 acres, aerial planimetric maps without contours and blow-up of USGS contours may be submitted in lieu of a more detailed contour map.

  • (2) Types and size of existing trees shall be indicated. Any trees proposed to be removed shall be so indicated. Trees will be retained wherever possible to preserve the character of the area.

  • (3) The approximate location and outline of existing structures identified by type. Buildings to be removed shall be so marked.

  • (4) The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of each watercourse.

  • (5) The location, pavement, and right-of-way width, grade and name of existing streets or highways.

  • (6) The widths, location, and identity of all existing easements.

  • (7) The location and size of existing sanitary sewers, water mains and storm drains. The approximate slope of existing sewers and storm drains shall be indicated. The location of existing overhead utility lines on peripheral streets.

  • (8) The approximate location of the 60, 65, and 70 CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level) contours, if any.

  • (9) For proposed subdivisions in the coastal zone, the location of environmentally sensitive habitat areas and natural hazards, as designated in the coastal land use plan.

  • (H) Proposed improvements to be shown shall include but not be limited to:

  • (1) The location, grade, centerline radius and arc length of curves, pavement, and right-of-way, width, and name of all streets. Typical sections of all streets shall be shown.

  • (2) The location and radius of all curb returns and cul-de-sacs.

  • (3) The location, width, and purpose of all easements.

  • (4) The angle of intersecting streets if such angle deviates from a right angle by more than four degrees.

  • (5) The approximate layout and area and the approximate dimensions of each lot and each building site. Engineering data

  • shall show the approximate finished grading of each lot, the preliminary design of all grading, the elevation of proposed building pads, the top and toe of cut and fill slopes to scale and the number of each lot.

  • (6) Proposed recreation sites, trails, greenways and parks for private or public use.

  • (7) Proposed common areas and areas to be dedicated to public open space.

  • (8) The approximate location and size of sanitary sewers, water mains and storm drains. Proposed slopes and approximate elevations of sanitary sewers and storm drains shall be indicated.

  • (I) The name or names of any geologist or soils engineer whose services were required in the preparation of the design of the tentative map.

  • (J) If the subdivider plans to develop the site as shown on the tentative map in units, then he shall show the proposed units and their proposed sequence of construction, if known, on the tentative map.

(K) The Director of Community Development may waive any of the foregoing tentative map requirements whenever he finds that the type of subdivision is such as not to necessitate compliance with these requirements, or may require other such drawings, data, or other information as deemed necessary.

('63 Code, § 10-4.402.2) (Ord. 416-C.S., passed 12-6-84)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. ▸ Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. § 154.001 CITATION AND AUTHORITY.
    2. § 154.002 PURPOSE.
    3. § 154.003 CONFORMITY TO GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, S…
    4. § 154.004 APPLICATION.
    5. § 154.005 MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS.
    6. § 154.006 DEFINITIONS.
    7. § 154.007 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BOD…
    8. § 154.020 NECESSITY FOR MAPS.
    9. § 154.021 MAPS REQUIRED FOR DIVISION OF LAND.
    10. § 154.022 FEES AND DEPOSITS.
    11. § 154.035 PRELIMINARY MAPS.
    12. § 154.036 TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS; GOVERNING PROVISIONS.
    13. § 154.037 FORM AND CONTENTS.
    14. § 154.038 ACCOMPANYING DATA AND REPORTS.
    15. § 154.039 SUBMITTAL TO DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; RE…
    16. § 154.040 PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ACTION.
    17. § 154.041 APPEALS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
    18. § 154.042 EXPIRATION AND EXTENSIONS.
    19. § 154.043 AMENDMENTS TO APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP.
    20. § 154.044 CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
    21. § 154.045 FINAL MAPS; CONFORMANCE TO PROVISIONS; PREPARATION.
    22. § 154.046 SURVEY REQUIRED.
    23. § 154.047 FORM AND CONTENTS.
    24. § 154.048 SUBMITTAL FOR CITY APPROVAL.
    25. § 154.060 PRELIMINARY AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS.
    26. § 154.061 FORM AND CONTENTS.
    27. § 154.062 SUBMITTAL TO DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
    28. § 154.063 REVIEW AND NOTICE.
    29. § 154.064 ACTION BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
    30. § 154.065 APPROVAL AND/OR DENIAL; CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
    31. § 154.066 REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPM…
    32. § 154.067 EXPIRATION AND EXTENSIONS.
    33. § 154.068 AMENDMENTS TO THE APPROVED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP.
    34. § 154.069 PARCEL MAPS; CONFORMANCE REQUIRED.
    35. § 154.070 SURVEYS REQUIRED.
    36. § 154.071 FORM AND CONTENTS.
    37. § 154.072 SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES.
    38. § 154.073 WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS.
    39. § 154.085 AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE.
    40. § 154.086 CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN OR SPECIFIC PLANS; CIT…
    41. § 154.087 APPLICATION; WHEN VESTING TENTATIVE MAP SHALL BE FIL…
    42. § 154.088 FILING AND PROCESSING; PAYMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
    43. § 154.089 EXPIRATION.
    44. § 154.090 RIGHTS OF A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP.
    45. § 154.091 AMENDMENT TO APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE MAP.
    46. § 154.092 DEVELOPMENT INCONSISTENT WITH ZONING; CONDITIONAL AP…
    47. § 154.093 APPLICATIONS INCONSISTENT WITH CURRENT POLICIES.
    48. § 154.105 DEDICATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC RIGH…
    49. § 154.106 PARK LAND DEDICATION.
    50. § 154.107 SCHOOL SITE DEDICATION.
    51. § 154.108 RESERVATION OF LAND.
    52. § 154.109 WAIVER OF DIRECT STREET ACCESS.
    53. § 154.120 PURPOSE.
    54. § 154.121 REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES.
    55. § 154.122 PHYSICAL ELEMENTS REPORT.
    56. § 154.123 CONFORMANCE TO EXISTING BUILDING REGULATIONS, ZONING…
    57. § 154.124 REFURBISHING AND RESTORATION.
    58. § 154.125 NOTICE TO TENANTS.
    59. § 154.126 TENANTS’ RIGHT TO PURCHASE.
    60. § 154.127 VACATION OF UNITS.
    61. § 154.140 CONSTRUCTION ACCORDING TO STANDARDS; PREREQUISITE TO…
    62. § 154.141 IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED.
    63. § 154.142 DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS.
    64. § 154.143 ACCESS.
    65. § 154.144 IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
    66. § 154.145 IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS.
    67. § 154.146 IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
    68. § 154.147 CONSTRUCTION.
    69. § 154.148 COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
    70. § 154.149 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS.
    71. § 154.160 CONFORMANCE TO PROVISIONS REQUIRED; COASTAL DEVELOPM…
    72. § 154.161 INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS.
    73. § 154.162 CONTENTS OF PETITION.
    74. § 154.163 SUBMITTAL OF PETITION TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY D…
    75. § 154.164 PUBLIC HEARING; CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.
    76. § 154.165 FILING WITH COUNTY RECORDER.
    77. § 154.175 AMENDMENT BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION OR AMENDING M…
    78. § 154.176 FORM AND CONTENTS.
    79. § 154.177 SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
    80. § 154.178 FILING WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER.
    81. § 154.179 FEE.
    82. § 154.190 MERGERS NOT REQUIRED.
    83. § 154.191 MERGERS REQUIRED.
    84. § 154.192 NOTICE OF MERGER.
    85. § 154.193 REQUEST BY PROPERTY OWNER; APPROVAL OF MERGER.
    86. § 154.205 PROHIBITIONS.
    87. § 154.206 REMEDIES.
    88. § 154.207 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
    89. § 154.208 CERTIFICATE OF NONCOMPLIANCE.
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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