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25.156 Information required on tentative map.

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

The following information shall be shown on the tentative map or contained in a supplemental document attached to the tentative map.

(a) The tract name, north arrow, scale and date. The tract name shall not duplicate or nearly duplicate the name of any other tract in the city.

(b) A vicinity sketch shall be drawn on or accompany the tentative map. A vicinity map shall show the location and boundary of the proposed tract and existing street pattern, and public facilities in the immediate vicinity.

  • (c) The name and address of the record owner or owners.

  • (d) The name and address of the subdivider.

  • (e) The name and address of the person, firm or organization preparing the tentative map.

  • (f) Location, names, and existing width of adjacent roads, streets, highways, or ways.

  • (g) Names of adjacent tracts and names of owners of adjacent unplotted land.

  • (h) Acreage of subdivision and total number of lots.

(i) Existing sewers, culverts, or other underground or above-ground public utilities or structures within the tract and immediately adjacent thereto with pipe size, grades and locations indicated.

  • (j) The locations, names, width and curve radii of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed new subdivision.

(k) The outline of any existing buildings or structures and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines.

(l) The contours at five foot (5’) intervals for predominant ground slopes within the tract between zero percent and five percent and one foot (1’) contours for predominant ground slopes within the tract over five percent. Such contours shall be referred to the system of bench marks established by the city engineer.

(m) The location of all existing trees within the boundaries of the subdivision which have a trunk diameter three inches or greater measured three feet from the ground.

(n) The widths and approximate locations of all existing or proposed easements or rights-of-way, whether public or private, for roads, drainage, sewers, public utilities or flood control purposes.

  • (o) Lot layout and dimensions of each lot.

  • (p) Each lot shall be numbered.

(q) Approximate location of areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow, of all areas covered by water, and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses.

  • (r) Proposed storm drains and storm water disposal.

(s) Proposed public areas and a statement of preference to submit a payment of fee in lieu of dedication.

(t) Water system to be installed, including sources of water supply and outline of proposed system, including fire hydrant locations.

  • (u) Method of sewage disposal.

(v) The locations, names, widths, approximate proposed grades and gradients, typical cross section and details of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other improvements of all streets and access easements shall be shown on or accompany the tentative map and shall be of such scale as to show clearly all details thereof.

  • (w) An outline of any proposed deed restrictions or covenants.

  • (x) Proposed building setback lines.

(y) A statement of the present zoning and proposed use or uses of property, or proposed development regulations if the subdivision is a part of a planned unit development as well as proposed zoning changes.

(z) Status of any environmental impact report being prepared for the proposed subdivision as of the date of filing the tentative map.

(aa) All proposed cut and fill slope areas shall be evaluated as to the extent and degree. All cut and fill slopes shall be shaded on the tentative map.

(bb) A statement that the subdivider will absorb any costs incurred by the city in respreading previous assessments on the property to be subdivided.

(cc) Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this ordinance or to the provisions contained in previous planned unit development approval for the proposed subdivision.

(dd) A geologic report prepared in accord with the alquist-priolo geologic hazard zoning act and the specific and detailed criteria of the state mining and geology board adopted pursuant to the geologic hazard zones act for those lands which lie within the special studies zones delineated by the state geologist.

(ee) In some cases where it is determined by the director of planning and development, because of slope conditions, a preliminary grading plan may be required to be submitted with a tentative subdivision map application.

(ff) Such additional information as may be required by the secretary of the planning commission.

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Contents — Fairfield Zoning Code
Fairfield Zoning Code
  1. SECTION 25.10 ORDINANCE PURPOSE AND EFFECT
  2. § 25.12
  3. § 25.20
  4. SECTION 25.22 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  5. § 25.23
  6. SECTION 25.24 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. SECTION 25.26 AGRICULTURE AND PUBLIC BENEFIT ZONING DISTRICTS
  8. SECTION 25.28 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
  9. § 25.30
  10. SECTION 25.32 SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS
  11. SECTION 25.33 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  12. SECTION 25.34 PARKING AND LOADING
  13. SECTION 25.36 TREE CONSERVATION
  14. § 25.38
  15. SECTION 25.40 PERMITS
  16. SECTION 25.41 APPLICATION FILING, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL
  17. SECTION 25.42 PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION
  18. SECTION 25.43 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  19. SECTION 25.44 APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
  20. SECTION 25.45 INTERPRETATIONS
  21. § 25.46
  22. SECTION 25.47 GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
  23. SECTION 25.48 SPECIFIC PLANS
  24. SECTION 25.49 PLANNING AREAS
  25. § 25.50
  26. SECTION 25.51 MEASUREMENTS
  27. 25.116 Authority.
  28. 25.117 Purpose.
  29. 25.118 Considerations - General plan. specific plan. and zonin…
  30. 25.119 Environmental impact report process.
  31. 25.120 Existing conditions.
  32. 25.121 Community facilities.
  33. 25.122 General responsibilities.
  34. 25.123 Definitions.
  35. 25.124 Minor subdivision - Filing procedure tentative parcel m…
  36. 25.125 Relationship to the EIR process.
  37. 25.126 Filing fee.
  38. 25.127 Information required on tentative parcel map.
  39. 25.128 Distribution.
  40. 25.129 Authority of the director of planninq and development.
  41. 25.130 Action of the director of planninq and development.
  42. 25.131 Requirements which may be imposed.
  43. 25.132 Appeal to planning commission or city council.
  44. 25.133 Time for filinq parcel map.
  45. 25.134 Approval of tentative parcel map.
  46. 25.135 Form and title of parcel map.
  47. 25.136 Certificates.
  48. 25.137 Survey requirements.
  49. 25.138 Basis of bearings.
  50. 25.139 Dedications.
  51. 25.140 Recordinq of parcel map.
  52. 25.141 Waiver of requirement for recordinq of parcel map.
  53. 25.146 Relationship to EIR process.
  54. 25.147 Filinq procedure.
  55. 25.148 Filing fee.
  56. 25.149 Distribution
  57. 25.150 Design and Development Review.
  58. 25.151 Planning Commission action.
  59. 25.152 Approval period for tentative maps - Time extension.
  60. 25.153 Preparation of tentative map.
  61. 25.154 Scale.
  62. 25.155 Dimension.
  63. 25.156 Information required on tentative map.
  64. 25.157 Street names.
  65. 25.158 Exception from requirements of this article.
  66. 25.159 Final map - Filing procedure.
  67. 25.160 Checking fee.
  68. 25.161 Content and form of final maps.
  69. 25.162 Documents to be filed with final map.
  70. 25.163 Inspection costs.
  71. 25.164 Department approvals.
  72. 25.165 Improvement agreement.
  73. 25.166 Improvement security.
  74. 25.167 Findings and Intent.
  75. 25.168 Definitions.
  76. 25.169 Applicability and Effect.
  77. 25.170 Applications, Documents, Plans and Information to be Su…
  78. 25.171 Specific Requirements for the Approval of Tentative Maps.
  79. 25.172 Tenant Assistance Plan, Required Information at Time of…
  80. 25.173 Tenant Assistance Plan.
  81. 25.174 Agreement for Tenant Assistance.
  82. 25.175 Release of Security.
  83. 25.176 Special Agreements with Tenants.
  84. 25.177 Approval of Final Map: Declaration.
  85. 25.178 Approval of Final Map: Findings.
  86. 25.179 Tenant Identification.
  87. 25.180 Waivers - When Permitted.
  88. 25.181 Procedure.
  89. 25.182 Timing.
  90. 25.183 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
  91. 25.184 Rental Housing Shortage: Findings and Vacancy Factors.
  92. 25.185 Application Procedures - Preliminary and Final Applicat…
  93. 25.186 Discretionary Approval/Disapproval.
  94. 25.187 Conditions.
  95. 25.188 Filing of Final Tentative Map Applications and Waivers.
  96. 25.189 Relationship to Other Laws.
  97. 25.190 Severability.
  98. 25.191 - 25.217 Reserved for future legislation.
  99. 25.237 Purpose
  100. 25.238 Scope
  101. 25.239 Relationship to the EIR process.
  102. 25.240 Permits required.
  103. 25.241 Hazards.
  104. 25.242 Definitions.
  105. 25.243 Gradinq permit requirements.
  106. 25.244 Fees.
  107. 25.245 Bonds.
  108. 25.246 Grading.
  109. 25.247 Erosion control.
  110. 25.248 Grading inspection.
  111. 25.249 Completion of work.
  112. 25.250 Runoff Control.
  113. 25.251 Repeal.
  114. 25.301 Title.
  115. 25.302 Authority.
  116. 25.303 Purpose.
  117. 25.304 Regulations.
  118. 25.305 General plan.
  119. 25.401 Conditions of overcrowding.
  120. 25.402 Decision-making body.
  121. 25.403 Dwelling unit.
  122. 25.404 Reasonable methods for mitigating conditions of overcro…
  123. 25.405 Residential development.
  124. 25.501 Findings and notice.
  125. 25.502 Findings - Requirement.
  126. 25.503 Concurrence by city.
  127. 25.504 Findings for development approval.
  128. 25.601 Payment of fees, dedication of land.
  129. 25.602 Payment of fees in small residential developments.
  130. 25.603 Standards for fees or land.
  131. 25.604 Amount of fees or land.
  132. 25.701 Fee required.
  133. 25.702 Land dedication.
  134. 25.703 Refunds.
  135. 25.704 School district schedule.
  136. 25.801 Use of fees and lands.
  137. 25.802 Agreement for fee distribution.
  138. 25.803 Account.
  139. 25.804 Termination of dedication or fee requirements.
  140. 25.900 Purpose.
  141. 25.901 Applicability
  142. 25.902 Definitions
  143. 25.903 Creekside regulation.
  144. 25.1301 Purpose
  145. 25.1302 Applicability
  146. 25.1303 Sign Approvals
  147. 25.1304 Regulations for On-Site Signs
  148. 25.1305 Requirement for Sign to Disclose Public Facilities and…
  149. 25.1306 Exceptions
  150. 25.1307 Sign Polices Adopted By Resolution
  151. 25.1308 Special Sign Districts
  152. 25.1309 Prohibited Signs
  153. 25.1310 Measurement of Sign Area and Height
  154. 25.1311 Nonconforming Signs
  155. 25.1312 Inventory and Abatement
  156. 25.1313 Definitions.
  157. 25.1401 Purpose.
  158. 25.1402 Definitions.
  159. 25.1403 Noise Standards.
  160. 25.1404 Specific Prohibitions
  161. 25.1405 Exemptions.
  162. 25.1406 Noise Standards for New Development Projects.
  163. 25.1407 Non-transportation Noise.
  164. 25.1408 Ground Transportation.
  165. 25.1409 Special Standards for Residential Development Near the…
  166. 25.1410 Special Standards for New Mixed Use Projects
  167. 25.1411 Aircraft Noise
  168. 25.1412 Acoustical Analysis
  169. 25.1413 Enforcement
  170. 25.1501 Findings and intent.
  171. 25.1502 Purpose.
  172. 25.1503 Definitions.
  173. 25.1504 Establishment of City-wide development impact fees.
  174. 25.1505 Establishment of northeast area development impact fees.
  175. 25.1506 Payment of fees.
  176. 25.1507 Credits.
  177. 25.1508 Annual Findings.
  178. 25.1509 Review of Thirty Year Capital Construction Program.
  179. 25.1510 Administrative Review Procedure.
  180. 25.1511 Appeal to City Manager.
  181. 25.1901 Purpose.
  182. 25.1902 Definitions.
  183. 25.1903 Inventory of Historic Resources.
  184. 25.1904 Designation of Historic Landmarks.
  185. 25.1905 Benefits Available to Historic Landmarks.
  186. 25.1906 Historic Districts.
  187. 25.1907 Permits for Changes to Designated Historic Landmarks.
  188. 25.1908 Demolition or Removal of Structures Included on invent…

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