Lompoc Municipal Code Ch. 16.24 Parcel Map Procedure

A. A parcel map shall be filed and recorded for any subdivision for which a tentative and final map is not required by the Subdivision Map Act except for subdivisions created by short-term leases (terminable by either party on not more than 30-days' notice in writing) of a portion of an operating right-of-way of a railroad corporation defined as such by Section 230 of the Public Utilities Code; provided, however, that upon a showing made to the Planning Commission based upon substantial evidence, that public policy necessitates such a map, this exception shall not apply.

B. Such maps shall meet all the requirements of the Act and of this Title and show all dedications dedication thereon. The Planning Commission may require that such dedications or offers of dedication be made by deed in lieu of or in addition to appearing on the map. When a parcel map is required by this Title, a tentative parcel shall first be filed with the Community Development Director or designee. Said map shall meet all the requirements for tentative maps provided by the Subdivision Map Act and this Title.

(Prior code § 2842)

A. A minor land division shall be initiated by the preparation and filing of ten copies (and one set of reproducible tracing copies) of a tentative parcel map with the Community Development Director or designee, together with a filing fee. The map shall be drawn to scale on 18 inches by 26 inches size tracing paper and shall contain or be accompanied by the following information:

1. Boundary lines and dimensions of parcel(s) being divided;

2. Proposed division lines with dimensions of each parcel being created using dashed lines;

3. All existing structures together with their dimensions, distances between structures, and approximate distances from boundary lines;

4. The approximate area of the original parcels and the minimum area of each proposed new parcel;

5. Name, location, improvement and width of any existing street or easement;

6. Approximate locations and dimensions of all new streets, rights-of-way, and easements proposed;

7. Approximate location and direction of water courses and a general indication of the slope and grade of the land. If the site is to be graded, proposed contours shall be shown or approved grading plan submitted;

8. North arrow and scale of drawing;

9. Vicinity map at least one inch equals 1,000 feet showing the surrounding properties and location in the City;

10. An accompanying data statement containing the following information:

a. Name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) of record;

b. Name, address and telephone number of the person who drew the map;

c. Legal description of the original parcel(s). The recorder's book and page of deeds and assessor's parcel number shall be included;

d. The present zoning;

e. Number of parcels to be created;

f. Reason for the division of land;

g. Use to be made of resulting parcels;

h. Signature of applicants and owners.

B. Accompanying the tentative parcel map shall be statements as to drainage, surfacing, or other required improvements to be constructed and whether proposed streets and easements are offered to be deeded to the City.

C. The following certificates shall appear on the tentative parcel map:

1. A certificate, signed and acknowledged by the parties having any record title interest in the real property being divided, consenting to the preparation of the tentative parcel map;

2. A surveyor's or engineer's certificate acknowledging the preparation of the tentative map.

(Prior code § 2843)

A. All tentative parcel maps shall be reviewed by the Subdivision Review Board prior to the filing with the Planning Commission. The review shall be completed 30 days from the filing of the tentative parcel map with the Community Development Director or designee unless time for completion is extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the Community Development Director.

B. The Subdivision Review Board shall determine the following:

1. The completeness and accuracy of the tentative parcel map and ancillary reports and the suitability of the land for purposes of subdivision;

2. Overall design of the division and conformity thereof with pertinent requirements of the subdivision ordinance and other laws and plans of the City;

3. Provisions for, and suitability of, improvements, including streets, underground utilities, fire hydrants, storm drains, trees, sidewalks, adequacy of the water supply, sewage disposal and easements for utilities and drainage.

C. The Subdivision Review Board may recommend additional improvements, easements, property to be deeded, etc. The divider shall be informed of the recommendations at the time of the Board meeting.

D. If, after analysis, it is found that the division requires a significant amount of correction before the Board deems it acceptable to place on the agenda of the Planning Commission, the Board may require the divider to make the necessary changes and reappear before the Board for further study of the tentative parcel map.

E. The Subdivision Review Board shall make a report of its determination to the Planning Commission immediately following the review. The report shall recommend either approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the tentative parcel map. The reports shall set forth, in detail, the reasons for any recommendations of disapproval or the conditions of approval, as the case may be. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the divider immediately following the date of the Board's action.

(Prior code § 2844)

Upon receipt of a Subdivision Review Board report, the Planning Commission shall review the tentative parcel map at its next regular meeting. The Planning Commission shall determine whether the tentative parcel map is in conformity with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the State, the Subdivision Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code and, upon that basis, it shall make the findings required by Section 16.04.090 and either approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative parcel map within 30 days of its initial review, unless this time period is extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and Planning Commission. All improvements shall be installed or agreed to be installed and security provided therefor, as would be provided upon a final subdivision map. Failure to act within the 30-day period, or agreed extension thereof, shall be deemed an approval of the Subdivision Review Board's recommendation. A written copy of any action taken by the Planning Commission shall be mailed to the divider immediately following the date of that action.

(Prior code § 2846)

A. Certification of Parcel Map. The requirements for the construction of off-site and on-site improvements shall be noticed by certificate on the parcel map or by separate instrument recorded with the parcel map. Construction of the improvements shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit or other grant of approval for the development of the property (Government Code Section 66411.1.) One of the following certifications shall be placed on the parcel map:

I certify that the following on-site and off-site improvements for the parcel or parcels being created by this map were required by the City of Lompoc and construction of these improvements is required prior to the issuance of a building permit or other grant of approval for the development of said parcel or parcels. The following listed improvements are all to be constructed in accordance with standard plans and designs, therefore, on file in the office of the Community Development Director or designee of the City of Lompoc.

B. Timing of Construction Requirements. Construction requirements certified as provided in Subsection A of this Section, and listed as provided above, shall not be required until such time as a permit or other grant of approval of development of a particular parcel is issued by the City. Specified improvements may be required to be constructed earlier, pursuant to an agreement by the subdivider and the City or, within a reasonable time, providing that the Planning Commission has found that such construction is necessary by reason of the public health and safety or as a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area.

(Prior code § 2847)

A. Prior to expiration of approval of the tentative parcel map, the subdivider may cause to be prepared and filed with the Community Development Director or designee, in accordance with the approved tentative parcel map, a parcel map as provided in Section 16.28.060 as it applies to the recordation of a parcel map.

B. The following certificates shall appear on the parcel map:

1. Owner's Certificate. A certificate signed and acknowledged by the parties having any record title interest in the real property being divided, consenting to the preparation and recordation of the parcel map.

2. Certificate of Acceptance. A certificate of approval and acceptance of dedication of streets, etc., subject to improvement, by the City Engineer in accordance with the Government Code Section 27281. This certificate is not required if property is dedicated and accepted by separate instrument.

3. Engineer's Certificate. An engineer's or surveyor's certificate is required by Section 66449 of the Subdivision Map Act.

4. City Engineer's Certificate. A City Engineer's certificate is required by Section 66450 of the Subdivision Map Act.

5. Planning Commission Certificate. A certificate by the secretary of the Planning Commission, stating that the tentative parcel map was approved by resolution of the Planning Commission. The date and number of the resolution shall appear in the certificate.

6. County Recorder's Certificate. A certificate to be executed by the County Recorder, stating that the map has been accepted for filing, that the map has been examined and that it complies with the provisions of the State laws and local ordinances governing the filing of the map, the time and date the map was filed, and the book and page where the map was filed.

(Prior code § 2849)

A. A tentative parcel map and request for waiver of a parcel map must be submitted prior to the obtaining of such waiver.

B. The Planning Commission, upon the written request of the property owner, may waive the requirement of a parcel map only in the following circumstances:

1. For division of real property or interests therein created by probate, eminent domain procedures, partition by judgment or other civil judgment or decree; or

2. When the Planning Commission finds that the proposed division of land complies with such requirements as may have been established by the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances enacted pursuant thereto as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate dedicated and improved public roads and easements, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and such other requirements of the Map Act or ordinances enacted pursuant thereto.

C. The waiver may be conditional upon the construction of off-site improvements required under the Subdivision Map Act or ordinance.

D. The secretary of the Planning Commission shall file a written waiver of the requirement for a parcel map with the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, and include thereon the certification of the construction required as a condition of said waiver. Such a written waiver shall constitute a certificate of compliance for the purposes of this Title.

E. A waiver fee is required.

(Prior code § 2850)