Hanford Municipal Code Ch. 16.08 Tentative Maps

After noting the provisions of this title and the Subdivision Map Act, the subdivider should confer with the staff of the commission before preparing the tentative map of the proposed subdivision.

The tentative map shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title and shall be filed with the planning director. Such filing should be prior to the completion of the final surveys of the streets and lots and before the start of any grading or construction work within the proposed subdivision.

A minimum of 30 copies of the tentative map and accompanying reports and statements shall be submitted to the planning director at the time of filing. The filing of the required documents shall be deemed official upon a written receipt notice from the planning director.

(Prior code § 9-3.301)

If, after the approval of a tentative map, revisions of the initial map are filed or a new tentative map is filed covering the same or additional land, each filing shall be considered a new subdivision, and the subdivider shall pay a fee of 25% of the original filing fee; provided, however, there shall be no charge for the filing of changed tentative maps to meet the requirements of the city.

(Prior code § 9-3.302)

The size of each tentative map shall be sufficient to show the entire subdivision on a single sheet at a scale of not less than 200 feet to the inch.

(Prior code § 9-3.303)

Each tentative map shall contain the following information:

A. The tract number of the subdivision assigned by the county and the name, if any, and designation as a tentative map;

B. The name and address of the owner of the property proposed to the subdivided;

C. The name and address of the subdivider;

D. The name of the person or firm who prepared the map;

E. The approximate acreage;

F. The north point;

G. The scale;

H. The date;

I. The boundary line;

J. The location and width of all streets within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision;

K. The proposed names of all streets within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision. Proposed streets which are obviously in line with others already named and existing should be given the same name;

L. The name, location and width of adjacent streets;

M. The width and location of alleys;

N. The lot lines and approximate dimensions;

O. The approximate location and width of watercourses or areas subject to inundation from floods and the location of structures, irrigation ditches, and other permanent physical features;

P. An accurate description of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision or the legal description of the property comprising the subdivision, the address if available, and a vicinity map indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region;

Q. The width and location of all existing or proposed public or private easements;

R. The classification of lots as to desired residential, commercial, industrial and/or other uses;

S. The location of the existing and proposed public utilities;

T. The elevation of the sewers at the proposed connection;

U. Any railroads;

V. The approximate radius of curves;

W. Approximately accurate contours drawn to one-foot contour intervals;

X. The zoning district in which the proposed subdivision is located; and

Y. The general plan land use designation for the area of the proposed subdivision.

(Prior code § 9-3.304)

The tentative map shall be accompanied by reports and written statements from the subdivider giving the essential information regarding the following matters:

A. The source of water supply;

B. The type of street improvements and utilities which the subdivider proposes to install;

C. The proposed method of sewage disposal;

D. The proposed stormwater sewer or other means of drainage:

E. The proposed tree planting and related landscaping; and

F. The preliminary title reports of the entire property.

(Prior code § 9-3.305)

When the tentative maps, accompanying reports and statements are filed, the planning director shall immediately forward copies of each to the following agencies as indicated:

A. The city engineer, two;

B. The health officer, one;

C. The fire chief, one;

D. The parking and traffic director, one;

E. All applicable school districts, one each;

F. All utility companies involved, two each;

G. The Department of Transportation of the state, one;

H. The Real Estate Commission of the state, one;

I. The irrigation or drainage district, if any, one;

J. The county planning commission, one each;

K. The planning director, one copy and one sepia;

L. The building inspector, two;

M. The regional water quality control board of the state, one; and

N. Other agencies as required.

(Prior code § 9-3.306)

Any report or recommendation on a tentative map by the staff of the commission or council shall be in writing and a copy thereof served on the subdivider at least three days prior to any hearing or action on such map by the commission or council.

(Prior code § 9-3.307)

Within 50 days after the tentative map has been filed with the commission, or at such later date as may be required to concurrently process the appurtenant environmental impact review documents required by state law and local regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the commission shall, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act, report in writing to the subdivider and to the council the approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the map and the conditions on which such action is based. On the official filed copy of the tentative map, or attached thereto, a statement shall be made covering such action.

(Prior code § 9-3.308)

Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 66491 of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Subdivision Map Act, the preliminary soils report required by Section 66490 of said Act shall be waived, unless the commission, upon the advice of the city engineer, shall require the preparation of such preliminary soils report.

(Prior code § 9-3.309)

A. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) shall be concluded concurrently with and as a part of the tentative tract map review process. If it is determined through the EIA that the project to be constructed pursuant to the tentative tract map will not have a significant environmental effect on the environment a negative declaration shall be prepared and submitted.

B. Environmental Impact Reports. If it is determined through the EIA that the project to be constructed pursuant to the tentative map may have a significant effect on the environment, an environmental impact report (EIR) will be required for the proposed project. Action on a proposed tentative tract map shall be deferred until such time as the EIR has been prepared and reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the city's environmental review guidelines and state laws. If the EIR determines that the project to be constructed pursuant to the tentative tract map will have a significant environmental effect on the environment, the planning commission and city council, at the time of consideration of the tentative tract map as may be necessary to change or alter the project so as to avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect of the project as identified in the EIR. The planning commission and city council may deny a tentative tract map if it is found that mitigation or reduction of all significant environmental impacts and effect is not feasible.

(Prior code § 9-3.310)

A. Within ten days following the date of the decision by the commission on a tentative subdivision map, the subdivider, or any tenant of the subject property in the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperation project, or any interested person adversely affected by the decision of the commission, or the council, by a majority vote of its members, may appeal the decision of the commission.

B. Except for council appeals, the appellant, within the ten-day appeal period, shall file an appeal application, with the filing fee, stating how the commission's decision will cause adverse effects.

(Prior code § 9-3.401)

Within 30 days after the date of filing the appeal, the council shall hold a public hearing with proper notice as required by the Subdivision Map Act. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the council, within seven days or, with the consent of the appellant, at the next regular meeting of the council, shall declare its findings and may sustain, modify, reject or overrule the recommendation or ruling of the commission and shall make such findings which are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act or municipal laws.

(Prior code § 9-3.402)