Fresno Municipal Code Art. 32 Required Maps

The provisions of this article shall determine the need for Tentative or Vesting Tentative Maps, Final Maps, Tentative Parcel, and Parcel Maps.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).

Any subdivision of land shall require the filing and approval of either a Tentative Map and Final Map or Tentative Parcel Map and Parcel Map, except as provided by the Map Act (Section 66426) and/or Section 15-3203, Exemptions from Subdivision Approval Requirements.

A. Tentative Parcel Map and Parcel Maps (Four or Fewer Parcels). Tentative Parcel and Parcel Maps shall be required for the following:

1. Parcel Maps, as authorized by the Map Act (Section 66248; four or fewer parcels).

2. Divisions of land into five or more parcels that meet any of the following criteria and are consistent with the Map Act (Section 66426):

a. The land before division contains less than five acres, each parcel created by the division abuts upon a maintained public street or highway, and no dedications or improvements are required.

b. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of 20 acres or more and has an approved access to a public street or highway.

c. The land consists of a parcel or parcels of land having approved access to a public street or highway, which comprises part of a tract of land zoned for industrial or commercial development, and which has the approval of the City as to street alignments and widths.

d. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of not less than 40 acres or is not less than one quarter of a quarter section.

e. The land being subdivided is solely for the creation of an environmental subdivision pursuant to Map Act (Section 66418.2).

3. Exceptions. Pursuant to the Map Act (Sections 66411, 66412, 66412.1, 66412.2, and 66426.5) a subdivision map shall not be required for:

a. Public/Government Agency or Utility Conveyances. Any conveyance of land, including a fee interest, an easement, or a license, to or from a governmental agency, public entity, public utility, or a subsidiary of a public utility for rights-of-way, unless the Director determines, based on substantial evidence, that public policy necessitates a Parcel Map in an individual case;

b. Rail Right-of-Way Leases. Subdivisions of a portion of the operating right-of-way of a railroad corporation as defined by California Public Utilities Code Section 230, which are created by short-term leases (terminable by either party on not more than 30 days' notice in writing); or

c. Waived Parcel Map. A subdivision that has been granted a waiver of Parcel Map requirements in compliance with Section 15-3503, Waiver of Parcel Map.

B. Tentative Maps and Final Maps (Five or More Parcels). Tentative Maps and Final Maps shall be required for subdivisions of five or more parcels that do not meet the criteria for Tentative Parcel Maps and Parcel Maps listed in Subsection A above.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).

The requirements for a Tentative Map, Parcel Map, or Final Maps shall not apply to the exclusions enumerated in the Map Act (Sections 66412, 66412.1, 66412.2, 66412.5 and 66426.5).

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).