Lancaster Municipal Code Art. V Minor Revisions to Approved Tentative Maps

Minor revisions to an approved tentative map may be approved by the director upon written request by the subdivider, or on the director's own initiative prior to the expiration of the tentative map.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (230.010), 1994)

Minor revisions are limited to those changes in a tentative map which do not substantially alter the street pattern, lot configuration, density or overall design scheme as determined by the director. The director may make the following revisions in a tentative map:

A. Changes in the size, shape and dimensions of individual lots; provided, however, that the changes are consistent with the intent and spirit of the original tentative map approval and all applicable city ordinances and policies;

B. Additions of a feature, facility or amenity which does not affect the quality, safety or function of the project;

C. Reductions in the total number of lots contained in the tentative map;

D. Increases in the total number of lots contained in the tentative map not to exceed the following:

1. Subdivisions of twenty-five (25) lots or less: one additional lot,

2. Subdivisions with twenty-six (26) to five hundred (500) lots: no more than five percent of the total number of lots in the subdivision (fractions shall be rounded to the nearest whole number),

3. Subdivision in excess of five hundred (500) lots: no more than twenty-five (25) lots;

E. The following modifications as shown on the tentative map with the concurrence of affected city departments and outside agencies:

1. Changes in the curve radii of streets and alleys,

2. Changes in the length of streets and cul-de-sacs,

3. Changes in the centerline alignment of streets when such changes are one hundred (100) feet or less in any one direction,

4. Changes in the grade of streets or drainage easements which do not reduce natural areas, create new retaining or drainage structures that would have an adverse aesthetic effect on existing adjacent development, or change pad elevations by more than three feet adjacent to existing development,

5. Changes in location of public utility and drainage easements.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (230.020), 1994)

A. The subdivider may request a revision of the approved tentative map by a written request to the director.

B. The applicant shall submit all information requested by the director.

C. A request for a tentative map revision cannot be filed if the approval of the original map has expired.

D. The director shall review the proposed minor revisions, and within thirty (30) days approve or disapprove the revised tentative map. The director shall give the subdivider written notice of his action. In addition, if a revision to the map is approved, the director shall give notice to affected city departments and outside agencies.

E. If the revised tentative map is approved, it shall become, for all purposes, the approved tentative map of the subdivision and the tentative map which was originally approved shall no longer be of any force and effect.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (230.030), 1994)

The director may approve minor revisions to an approved tentative map where the director finds that the applicant has demonstrated the following:

A. The layout of the revised tentative map is consistent with the findings and conditions of the original approval.

B. All lots on the revised tentative map conform to the requirements specified in the conditions of approval of the tentative map and the requirements specified in this section.

C. The revision will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on surrounding properties in the same vicinity with the same zoning.

D. The layout and design of the revised map will not have an adverse impact on adjacent properties.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (230.040), 1994)

If the revised tentative map is denied by the director, the subdivider may file a revised map for planning commission review. Such an application shall be processed in the same manner as a request for tentative map approval, Article I, Tentative Map Procedural Requirements.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (230.050), 1994)

Any approved amendment shall not alter the expiration date of the tentative map.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (230.060), 1994)