Kern County Municipal Code Ch. 18.20 Study Map Procedures

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the requirements for the submittal and review of study maps.

(Ord. G-6533 § 3 (part), 1998)

A. Prior to filing a tentative tract map, a subdivider may at his option submit a study map for review pursuant to this section. The purpose of a study map is to provide the subdivider informal review of the proposed subdivision. The planning department and subdivision review committee will provide informal review and comments to assist the subdivider in preparing a technically adequate tentative tract map.

B. Copies of the study map shall be submitted to the planning department.

C. All information necessary to properly evaluate the proposal shall be shown on the study map. It is recommended that the study map include information specified in Section 18.15.030(A) through (G).

D. The planning department shall distribute copies of the study map to the members of the subdivision review committee and to such public agencies as the planning director deems to be interested in the proposed subdivision or to have information relating thereto. The committee shall consider the study map within thirty (30) calendar days of submittal. The subdivider or his/her authorized representative shall attend such meeting.

E. Each member of the committee shall be prepared to comment and provide written recommendations on the study map at the committee meeting at which it is to be considered. A committee report shall be prepared, and a copy thereof shall be transmitted to the subdivider, or his/her authorized representative, and to each committee member after such meeting.

F. The report, as well as comments and recommendations, on a study map shall not be deemed to restrict the discretion of any county official or agency or the committee and shall be without prejudice to a different recommendation or decision in a subsequent proceeding. The subdivider is free to submit a tentative tract map which differs from the study map or the report thereon.

(Ord. G-6533 § 3 (part), 1998)