Los Altos Municipal Code Ch. 13.12 Tentative Maps

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2012-383, § 1, adopted May 22, 2012, changed all references to the "planning commission" within Ch. 13.12 to the "planning and transportation commission."

A.

The subdivider shall deposit with the city planner fifteen (15) copies of the tentative map of the proposed subdivision of any land. Such map shall comply with all the requirements of this chapter. At the time of depositing the map a filing fee shall be paid to the city in an amount to be fixed by resolution of the council.

B.

Upon the receipt of the map and the filing fee from the subdivider, the city planner shall immediately transmit two copies of the map to the city engineer and one copy to the fire department and any other public agency requesting the map pursuant to the provisions of Section 11528 of the Business and Professions Code of the state.

C.

Upon receipt of the map from the city planner, the city engineer shall investigate the lot sizes, the sewage disposal system, the drainage system, and the domestic water supply system for the proposed subdivision and shall submit his recommendation to the city planner.

D.

All lots less than one-half acre shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system as approved by the city engineer.

E.

All lots shall be supplied with water from a system under certificate issued by the Board of Health of the state.

F.

Any proposed subdivision which has an existing well or proposes septic tanks shall submit, prior to filing the final map, a letter from the health officer stating that the well has been sealed or accepted or that septic tanks meet with his approval. A fee shall be charged and deposited with the city to cover the cost of inspections by the health officer.

G.

The effective date of filing the tentative map shall be the date of receipt of the report of the city engineer thereon by the city planner.

H.

Upon receipt of the report of the city engineer, the city planner shall transmit his report and one copy of the tentative map to the planning and transportation commission.

(Prior code § 10-3.06))

Tentative maps shall be eighteen (18) inches by twenty-six (26) inches in size and to a scale of one inch equals not more than one hundred (100) feet (1″ = 100′).

(Prior code § 10-3.07)

Tentative maps for the subdivision of any land shall contain the following information:

A.

The date, north point, scale, and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed tract;

B.

The name and address of the record owner;

C.

The name and address of the subdivider;

D.

The name and business address of the person who prepared the map;

E.

Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope of the land, the high and low points thereof, and all drainage features. Contour intervals shall be not more than one foot for ground slopes of less than five feet vertical in one hundred (100) feet horizontal and five feet for ground slopes in excess thereof. Contours shall be referred to the official datum for elevations of the city, which shall be mean sea level as established by the United States Geological Survey. The map shall also show how it is proposed to dispose of stormwater drainage;

F.

The locations, names, widths, and approximate grades of roads, streets, highways, and public ways in the proposed subdivision which have been dedicated or which are to be offered for dedication;

G.

The locations, names, and existing width of all adjoining and contiguous highways, streets, and public ways;

H.

The approximate widths, locations, and purposes of all existing and proposed easements;

I.

The lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot. Lots shall be numbered;

J.

The dimensions and locations of any existing buildings and sewage disposal facilities or other construction which is to remain in place on the property;

K.

The location and size of all existing trees other than fruit or nut trees; and

L.

The location of any existing well, whether to be retained or abandoned.

(Prior code § 10-3.08)

The subdivider's statement to appear upon, or to accompany, the tentative map of a subdivision of land shall contain the following information:

A.

The existing use or uses of the property;

B.

The proposed use or uses of the property;

C.

A statement of the improvements and public utilities proposed to be made or installed and the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed;

D.

A statement of the method to be employed for disposal of sanitary sewage;

E.

The public areas proposed;

F.

The tree planting and removal proposed;

G.

The justification and reasons for any exceptions to the provisions of this chapter;

H.

The disposition to be made of the existing structures or facilities; and

I.

The proposed fencing for interior double frontage lots.

(Prior code § 10-3.09)

A.

The planning and transportation commission shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformance with the provisions of law and of this chapter and upon that basis shall recommend approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the map to the council within thirty (30) days after the filing of the tentative map, or within any longer period approved by the subdivider. Within three days thereafter the planning and transportation commission shall transmit to the city clerk a copy of the tentative map, the city planner's report, and a memorandum setting forth the action of the planning and transportation commission.

B.

The planning and transportation commission may recommend that the council suggest to the subdivider that he set aside suitable areas for parks, schools, and/or public building sites. In all cases, the planning and transportation commission shall suggest to the subdivider such measures as will make for excellency of community development.

C.

Where the proposed division of land contains less than five lots, all of which have frontage upon a dedicated and accepted city street, the planning and transportation commission may recommend to the council that the requirements for a final map be omitted and that a parcel map be recorded. The council shall approve or disapprove such recommendation at its next regular meeting after receipt thereof.

D.

Where the proposed division of land contains less than five lots and requires the opening of a street for access, the requirements for a final map shall be met.

E.

A tentative map may be rejected by the planning and transportation commission, and such action shall be final unless appealed to the council within fifteen (15) days after such action.

F.

At its first regular meeting following receipt by the city clerk of the recommendation of approval by the planning and transportation commission, the council shall consider the tentative map and proposed improvements and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the same. The city clerk shall report such action to the subdivider, the city engineer, and the planning and transportation commission.

(Prior code § 10-3.10)

A.

Applicants for tentative subdivision and/or parcel maps shall provide a minimum of two sets of stamped and printed postcards or empty business-size envelopes (as determined by the city planner) addressed to all property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the subdivision boundaries, as well as such additional supporting information as determined necessary by the city planner. Property owner addresses shall be as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll.

B.

The mailing materials and supporting information shall be in the form that enables the city to mail a notice of the meetings at which the proposed application will be considered, and shall be consistent with written instructions provided by the planning department. Meeting notices shall be sent via first-class mail at least ten days prior to the planning and transportation commission and city council meetings.

(Ord. 00-382 § 5: prior code § 10-3.10.1)