Article 1 — PURPOSES

The Council, in conformity with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, as set forth in Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code of the State, hereby adopts the provisions of this chapter. (§ 1.01, Ord. 341)

The provisions of this chapter are adopted for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. The design, improvement, and survey data for subdivisions, the form and content of tentative maps, records of survey, and final maps, and the procedure to be followed in securing official approval thereof shall be governed by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act adopted by the Legislature of the State, codified applications and submittal requirements adopted by the Los Banos City Council, the Los Banos Improvement Standards and Specifications, and the provisions of the General Plan and Zoning Regulations of the City.

It is the further purpose of the provisions of this chapter to encourage new concepts and innovations in the arrangement of building sites within subdivisions. Deviations from the traditional mechanical approach to the subdivision of land are encouraged in order to facilitate the ultimate development of the land in a manner which will be commensurate with contemporary living patterns and technological progress.

(§ 1.02, Ord. 341, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1102, eff. February 4, 2012)