Hidden Hills Municipal Code Art. C Procedure for Tentative Maps

Tentative maps shall be prepared and processed in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act 1 and with the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87)

The subdivider or his agent shall apply for a map number prior to submission of a tentative map. Map numbers shall be assigned by the Building Official.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87)

Each tentative map shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:

A. Preparer: Tentative maps shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or a licensed land surveyor. This requirement may be waived by the Building Official for minor land divisions creating four parcels or less.

B. Details: Each tentative map shall clearly show the details of the plan thereon. Whenever practicable, map sheets should be no smaller than eighteen by twenty-six inches (18" × 26"). In no case shall the scale be less than one inch to forty feet (1" = 40').

C. Copies: The Planning Director shall determine the number of copies of a tentative map which a subdivider shall submit. One copy shall be a reproducible print of a type approved by the Building Official.

D. Environmental Assessment: The Planning Director, prior to accepting an application for any tentative map approval, shall first review the proposal and cause to be completed an environmental assessment, pursuant to the City's rules to implement the California Environmental Quality Act.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

When a tentative map is submitted, the subdivider shall submit evidence to establish that he is the owner of the property shown on the map as proposed for subdivision or that he has an option or contract to purchase the property or that portion of which he is not the owner or that he is the authorized agent of one who can comply with these requirements.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87)

Each tentative map shall show and contain the following information:

A. The assigned map number.

B. The date of preparation, north point and scale.

C. The boundary of the division of land shown to scale and tied to a known point.

D. A key map, indicating the location of the proposed division of land in relation to the surrounding area.

E. The approximate existing contours at five foot (5') vertical intervals and the approximate contours to result from grading to be done by the subdivider. A separate sheet shall be submitted for the purpose of public display and shall be marked as follows: green to show existing contours; red to show proposed grading; brown to show proposed fill.

F. The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow or geological hazard, which areas shall be marked "subject to flooding" or "subject to geological hazard", the location, width and direction of flow of each watercourse and the method of delivery of storm water to natural drainage channel or storm drain.

G. The approximate location, type and size of all trees standing within the boundaries of the division of land and an indication as to which are to be removed. A statement describing the existing ground cover shall also be submitted.

H. The location, width, approximate grade and center line radius of existing and proposed streets, alleys, highways and ways which are within or adjacent to the proposed division of land.

I. The existing street improvements, including drainage structures.

J. Actual names for existing streets and an identifying letter for proposed streets.

K. The location and width of existing and proposed easements other than streets, including easements for drainage, bridle trails, sanitary sewers, storm drains, public utilities and ingress and egress.

L. The approximate layout of lots, including approximate dimensions and lot numbers and, where pads are proposed for building sites, the approximate finish grade.

M. If required by the Building Official or Planning Director for a full understanding of the proposal, a generalized plan of proposed development adjacent to the division of land showing the compatibility of the development with existing and future development in the neighborhood.

N. The approximate location and size of all existing water mains and fire hydrants within the division of land, the location and size of all proposed water mains and the distance from the proposed building site or sites by paved road or driveway of each water main shall be shown.

O. The name and address of the subdivider.

P. The name, address and license or registration number of the person who prepared the tentative map or who directed the preparation of the tentative map.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

Tentative tract map, parcel map and other subdivision approvals under this Chapter shall be consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan (App. November 30, 1989) relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.

(Ord. 225, 6-4-90)

A. Each tentative map shall be submitted with written statements containing the following information and acknowledgments:

1. The name and address of the subdivider.

2. The name, address and license or registration number of the person who prepared the tentative map or who directed the preparation of the tentative map.

3. The proposed use of parcels shown on the tentative map, together with the present and proposed zoning.

4. The legal description of the land in the proposed division of land with all road easements documented.

5. Statements by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison Company, Hidden Hills Cable T.V., Inc., and any other provider of utilities or public services that they will furnish service to the subdivision and the conditions, if any, of such service.

6. A copy of conditions, covenants and restrictions proposed by the subdivider, if any.

7. A statement detailing the arrangements which the subdivider proposed to make for the operation and maintenance of common parcels and easements, if any.

8. The source of water supply, if any, and the proposed method of sewage disposal.

9. Evidence of vesting of title to the land and restrictions on that title shall be submitted with all tentative maps. It shall be in the form of a preliminary title report issued by a title company authorized by the laws of the State to write the same, showing the names of all persons having any record title interest in the land to be subdivided, together with the nature of their respective interests therein and setting forth, in full, all conditions, covenants and restrictions of record affecting said property.

10. A geological and/or soils report, if required by the Building Official, prepared by a registered civil engineer and/or licensed geologist stating the effect of geological or soil conditions on the proposed development.

11. An environmental assessment statement and/or input for a draft environmental impact report, as determined by the Planning Director.

12. A list, certified to be correct by affidavit or by a statement made under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 2015.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, of the names and addresses of all persons who are shown on the latest assessment rolls of the Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura as owners of property within a distance of 500 feet from the exterior boundaries of the area of the proposed land division, together with a map indicating where such ownerships are located.

B. Any of the information required by subsections A.1., A.2., A.3. and A.8. of this Section may be shown on the tentative map. The written statements required by this Section shall become part of the application for approval of the tentative map upon submission to the Planning Director.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

Tentative maps and required written statements shall be submitted to the Planning Director. The Planning Director shall distribute copies of tentative maps and, where appropriate, required written statements to each member of the Subdivision Committee, a city requesting extraterritorial review of tentative maps pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, and to other agencies as necessary.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87)

The Subdivision Committee shall make recommendations on tentative maps within 30 days subsequent to the submission thereof.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87)

A. The Planning Director shall prepare a written report, setting forth the recommendations of the Subdivision Committee and the contents of the departmental reports submitted to the Planning Director by City officers or departments or other interested agencies. The Planning Director shall transmit his report, together with a copy of the tentative map, to the Planning Agency.

B. The City Clerk shall provide the subdivider with a copy of the Planning Director's report prior to action on the tentative map by the Planning Agency. If the subdivider or his authorized representative does not receive the report in person, this provision shall be deemed accomplished when the Planning Director's report is placed in the mail, bearing the proper postage and directed to the subdivider at his designated address.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

The Planning Agency shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative map within the time required by law. Notice of the public hearing shall be given in the form and manner required by subsection 5-2H-4 C. of this Title.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

The tentative map shall be processed and approved by the Planning Agency in accordance with the terms and provisions and limitations of the Subdivision Map Act and this Title.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

A. Minor Modifications:

1. No final map shall be filed for approval unless the final map conforms with the tentative map and any conditions imposed in respect thereto by the Planning Agency; provided, however, that minor modifications of a tentative map may be approved by the Planning Agency prior to the approval of the final map if the same does not constitute, in effect, a new subdivision.

2. The subdivider shall file an application for a minor modification in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Director, accompanied by the fee established by resolution of the City Council. [2] The Planning Director shall obtain the comments of the Subdivision Committee and shall transmit this report, along with the subdivider's application, for consideration of the Planning Agency.

B. Revised Maps: Proposed major modifications to an approved tentative map, which, in effect, constitute a new subdivision, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions for a tentative map as specified in this Chapter.

(Ord. 195, 7-6-87; 1994 Code)

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See Title 2, Chapter 1 of this Code for collection procedures.