Title 9 — PLANNING AND ZONING›Division 1 — PLANNING
Article 3 — SUBDIVISION CODE
Laguna Niguel Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Laguna Niguel
Sec. 9-1-200. - Title.¶
Sec. 9-1-201. - Purpose.¶
Sec. 9-1-202. - Prohibitions.¶
Sec. 9-1-203. - Director defined; enforcing officer.¶
Sec. 9-1-204. - Subdivision manual.¶
Sec. 9-1-205. - Subdivision committee.¶
Sec. 9-1-206. - Authority of planning commission.¶
Sec. 9-1-207. - Processing and filing fees.¶
Sec. 9-1-210. - Modification of Map Act definitions.¶
Sec. 9-1-211. - Applicability of zoning code, grading code and Map Act definitions.¶
Sec. 9-1-212. - Subdivision code definitions.¶
Sec. 9-1-213. - Definitions. (A)¶
Sec. 9-1-214. - Definitions. (B)¶
Sec. 9-1-215. - Definitions. (C)¶
Sec. 9-1-216. - Definitions. (D)¶
Sec. 9-1-217. - Definitions. (E)¶
Sec. 9-1-218. - Definitions. (F)¶
Sec. 9-1-219. - Definitions. (G)¶
Sec. 9-1-220. - Definitions. (H)¶
Sec. 9-1-221. - Definitions. (I)¶
Sec. 9-1-222. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-223. - Definitions. (M)¶
Sec. 9-1-224. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-225. - Definitions. (P)¶
Sec. 9-1-226. - Definitions. (R)¶
Sec. 9-1-227. - Definitions. (S)¶
Sec. 9-1-228. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-229. - Definitions. (V)¶
Sec. 9-1-230. - Definitions. (Z)¶
Sec. 9-1-231. - Tentative tract maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-232. - Tentative parcel maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-233. - Final tract maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-234. - Final parcel maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-235. - Exceptions.¶
Sec. 9-1-236. - Vesting tentative maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-237. - Types of maps covered.¶
Sec. 9-1-238. - Form and contents.¶
Sec. 9-1-239. - Persons who may file.¶
Sec. 9-1-240. - Certification of ownership.¶
Sec. 9-1-241. - Title report.¶
Sec. 9-1-242. - Environmental documents.¶
Sec. 9-1-243. - Soils report.¶
Sec. 9-1-244. - Additional information.¶
Sec. 9-1-245. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-246. - Types of maps covered.¶
Sec. 9-1-247. - Filing.¶
Sec. 9-1-248. - Copies to concerned agencies.¶
Sec. 9-1-249. - Time for action.¶
Sec. 9-1-250. - Reports and recommendations.¶
Sec. 9-1-251. - Review of tentative maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-252. - Substitution of revised maps.¶
Sec. 9-1-253. - Meetings and hearings.¶
Sec. 9-1-254. - Zoning conformance.¶
Sec. 9-1-255. - Findings required.¶
Sec. 9-1-256. - Additional findings required.¶
Sec. 9-1-257. - Modification of maps and conditions of approval.¶
Sec. 9-1-258. - Period of validity; extensions.¶
Sec. 9-1-259. - Appeal to planning commission.¶
Sec. 9-1-260. - Appeal to city council.¶
Sec. 9-1-263. - Conformance with standards of design.¶
Sec. 9-1-264. - Consistency with general plan and specific plans.¶
Sec. 9-1-265. - Compliance with zoning code.¶
Sec. 9-1-266. - Boundary lines.¶
Sec. 9-1-267. - Lots and parcels.¶
Sec. 9-1-268. - Arterial highways.¶
Sec. 9-1-269. - Private streets.¶
Sec. 9-1-270. - Restricted access to highways.¶
Sec. 9-1-271. - Street widths.¶
Sec. 9-1-272. - Dead-end or cul-de-sac streets.¶
Sec. 9-1-273. - Local street, highway and driveway grades.¶
Sec. 9-1-274. - Curved local street and highway radii.¶
Sec. 9-1-275. - Local street lengths.¶
Sec. 9-1-276. - Local street and highway corner cutoffs and corner radii.¶
Sec. 9-1-277. - Sidewalks and pedestrian ways.¶
Sec. 9-1-278. - Bicycle and equestrian trails.¶
Sec. 9-1-279. - Street lighting.¶
Sec. 9-1-280. - Underground utility lines.¶
Sec. 9-1-281. - Sewers.¶
Sec. 9-1-282. - Drainage and erosion control.¶
Sec. 9-1-283. - Manmade slopes.¶
Sec. 9-1-284. - Parks.¶
Sec. 9-1-285. - Landscaping and screening.¶
Sec. 9-1-286. - Coastal zone subdivisions.¶
Sec. 9-1-287. - Rivers and streams.¶
Sec. 9-1-288. - Lakes and reservoirs.¶
Sec. 9-1-289. - Fire protection.¶
Sec. 9-1-290. - Dangerous conditions to be removed or controlled.¶
Sec. 9-1-291. - Deviations from standards of design.¶
Sec. 9-1-292. - Areas in floodplains.¶
Sec. 9-1-295. - Required dedication for public use or benefit.¶
Sec. 9-1-296. - Transfer of ownership required for private use or benefit.¶
Sec. 9-1-297. - Vehicular access rights and abutters' rights to arterial highways and…¶
Sec. 9-1-298. - Elementary school sites.¶
Sec. 9-1-299. - Method of dedication.¶
Sec. 9-1-300. - Exceptions.¶
Sec. 9-1-301. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-302. - Required improvements.¶
Sec. 9-1-303. - Subdivisions of four or less parcels.¶
Sec. 9-1-304. - Standards for improvements.¶
Sec. 9-1-305. - Improvement plans.¶
Sec. 9-1-306. - Agreements in lieu of improvements.¶
Sec. 9-1-307. - Plan checking, engineering and inspection fees.¶
Sec. 9-1-308. - Improvement security.¶
Sec. 9-1-309. - Release of security.¶
Sec. 9-1-310. - Monumentation.¶
Sec. 9-1-311. - Extension of time.¶
Sec. 9-1-314. - Local park fees.¶
Sec. 9-1-315. - Drainage fees.¶
Sec. 9-1-316. - Major thoroughfare and bridge fee.¶
Sec. 9-1-320. - Certificate from county tax collector.¶
Sec. 9-1-321. - Security for payment.¶
Sec. 9-1-322. - Apportionment.¶
Sec. 9-1-325. - Content and form.¶
Sec. 9-1-326. - Final parcel map required.¶
Sec. 9-1-327. - Signatures required.¶
Sec. 9-1-328. - Method of approval.¶
Sec. 9-1-329. - Filing with county recorder.¶
Sec. 9-1-330. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-331. - Content and form.¶
Sec. 9-1-332. - Final tract map required.¶
Sec. 9-1-333. - Signatures required.¶
Sec. 9-1-334. - Method of approval.¶
Sec. 9-1-335. - Filing with the city council.¶
Sec. 9-1-336. - Filing with county recorder.¶
Sec. 9-1-337. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-338. - Waivers and exceptions permitted.¶
Sec. 9-1-339. - Types of subdivisions eligible.¶
Sec. 9-1-340. - Waiver procedure.¶
Sec. 9-1-341. - Waiver does not establish parcels.¶
Sec. 9-1-342. - Time limit for recording of certificate of compliance.¶
Sec. 9-1-343. - Waiver for new condominium project.¶
Sec. 9-1-344. - Reversion authorized.¶
Sec. 9-1-345. - Content and form of petitions.¶
Sec. 9-1-346. - Subdivision committee review.¶
Sec. 9-1-347. - Hearing by city council.¶
Sec. 9-1-351. - Approval.¶
Sec. 9-1-352. - Procedure.¶
Sec. 9-1-353. - Appeal to city council.¶
Sec. 9-1-354. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-355. - Criteria for eligibility.¶
Sec. 9-1-356. - Application, review, appeal and recordation.¶
Sec. 9-1-357. - Reserved.¶
Sec. 9-1-358. - Tentative notices of violation.¶
Sec. 9-1-359. - Receipt of evidence.¶
Sec. 9-1-360. - Planning commission determination.¶
Sec. 9-1-361. - Release by certificate of compliance.¶
Sec. 9-1-362. - Modifications authorized.¶
Sec. 9-1-363. - Mandatory findings.¶
Sec. 9-1-364. - Method of approval.¶
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