Chapter 16.09 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth requirements for the submittal, review, and approval of tentative subdivision maps consistent with provisions of the Subdivision Map Act governing tentative maps.

(Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

• A. An applicant for a tentative subdivision map shall submit an application and map to the community development director in the format and number of copies specified by the community development director. The application shall contain all the information specified for the application by the community development director, unless the community development director waives any of the information requirements. The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by resolution of the city council.

• B. The community development director shall submit the application to the development review committee which shall review the application and advise the community development director as to the completeness of the application and of any special factors that should be considered as the application is processed. The community development director shall inform the applicant in writing within thirty calendar days of receipt of the application that the application is complete or that additional information is needed to complete the application.

• (Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

• A. School District Review. Review of tentative maps by school districts shall comply with Section 66455.7 of the Subdivision Map Act.

• B. Review and Recommendation by the Planning Commission.

  1. Upon acceptance of the tentative subdivision map as complete, the community development director shall process the completed application.

  2. At least five days prior to the planning commission meeting to consider a tentative subdivision map, the community development director shall, based on comments from the development review committee and analysis by the community development director's staff, issue a staff report which may include the following information:

     • a. Any requirement or condition with respect to the tentative subdivision map which in the opinion of the community development director, the planning commission should recommend to the city council; or

     • b. Recommended action on the tentative subdivision map.

  3. Notice and Hearing.

     • a. When an application has been submitted and processed in accordance with Section 16.09.020 of this chapter, the community development director shall set

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§ 16.09.030

§ 16.09.030

the application for a public hearing.

  - b. Public notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to Section 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act. 

  - c. A public hearing shall be held before the planning commission at a time and place in accordance with the public notice. The planning commission may establish its own rules for the conduct of such hearings. The applicant or his or her authorized representative and any other interested person may appear at such hearing and shall be heard with respect to the tentative subdivision map, the design and proposed improvements, the proposed conditions of approval and other matters required to be considered by the planning commission in connection with its action on the tentative subdivision map. Evidence shall be offered or presented, and the name and address of each witness shall be recorded and made a part of the permanent files. Any hearing may be continued provided that prior to adjournment or recess, the planning commission shall announce the time and place to which the hearing will be continued. 

4. The planning commission shall consider whether the tentative subdivision map is consistent with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, this code, the general plan and any applicable specific plan. Upon that basis, the planning commission shall, by resolution, forward to the city council a favorable or unfavorable recommendation on the proposed tentative subdivision map. An unfavorable recommendation shall contain a statement of the reasons therefor. Such review shall be made within the time limits set forth in Section 66452.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, provided that the time period allows for timely review by the city council within the time limit requirements of Government Code Section 65950 et seq. (Permit Streamlining Act).

roposed tentative subdivision map. An unfavorable recommendation shall contain a statement of the reasons therefor. Such review shall be made within the time limits set forth in Section 66452.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, provided that the time period allows for timely review by the city council within the time limit requirements of Government Code Section 65950 et seq. (Permit Streamlining Act).

5. If no action is taken by the planning commission within these time limits, the tentative subdivision map as filed shall be deemed to have received a favorable recommendation.

• C. Notice and Hearing.

  1. When an application has been submitted in accordance with Section 16.09.020 of this chapter, the cit clerk shall set the application for a public hearing.

  2. Public notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to Section 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act.

  3. A public hearing shall be held before the city council at a time and place in accordance with the public notice. The city council may establish rules for the conduct of such hearings. The applicant or his or her authorized representative and any other interested person may appear at such hearing and shall be heard with respect to the tentative subdivision map, the design and proposed improvements, the proposed conditions of approval, and other matters required to be considered by the city council in connection with its action on the tentative subdivision map. Any hearing may be continued provided that prior to adjournment or recess, the presiding officer shall announce the time and place to which the hearing will be continued.

• D. Decision by City Council.

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City of Manteca, CA § 16.09.030

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§ 16.09.040

1. The city council shall consider the recommendation of the planning commission and may modify or delete any of the conditions of approval recommended in the planning commission's report. The city council may add additional requirements as a condition of its approval.

2. The city council shall approve, conditionally approve or deny an application following the close of the public hearing on the matter. Such decision shall include findings in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title.

3. The decision of the city council shall be final upon adoption of an order or resolution containing its determination.

4. Written notice of such decision shall be given by mail within seven calendar days after the date of the decision to the applicant and any person filing a written request for notice of the decision. Notice of decision shall be deemed given when placed in the United States mails with postage prepaid, using the address set forth on the application or using an envelope provided by the applicant for such purpose, as the case may be. At the discretion of the community development director, said notice may also be given by personal delivery with the same effect as if mailed.

• E. Time Limits for Action.

1. The city council shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the tentative subdivision map within the time period specified in Section 66452.2 of the Subdivision Map Act. An applicant may, before a final vote is taken, request a continuance until such time that all council members are present to vote on the matter.

   2. Except as provided by Government Code Section 65920 et seq., the time limit for action by the city council to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative subdivision map for which a negative declaration has been prepared or that is exempt from Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code, shall not exceed six months from the time the application for the tentative subdivision map is accepted as complete by the community development director, or is deemed complete pursuant to Government Code Section 65940 et seq.

   3. Except as provided by Government Code Section 65920 et seq., the time limit for action by the city council to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative subdivision map for which an environmental impact report has been prepared, shall not exceed one year from the time the application for the tentative subdivision map is accepted as complete by the community development director, or is deemed complete pursuant to Government Code Section 65940 et seq.

   4. If no action is taken by the city council to approve or disapprove the tentative subdivision map within the time limits specified in this chapter or in the Subdivision Map Act, or any authorized extension thereof either, and all required notices have been given, the tentative subdivision map as filed, shall be deemed to be approved insofar as it complies with other applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, this code and the general plan.

F. Appeal. There shall be no appeal from a decision by the city council under this chapter. (Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

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§ 16.09.040

§ 16.09.070

In addition to the requirements governing approval of the tentative map set forth in the Subdivision Map Act, the following considerations and findings shall be made:

• A. Subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the State CEQA Guidelines, the city council shall review and consider any applicable environmental documents.

• B. In reaching a decision upon the tentative subdivision map, the city council shall consider the effect of that decision on the housing needs of the region and balance these needs against the public service needs of its residences and available fiscal and environmental resources.

• C. In reaching a decision upon the tentative subdivision map, the city council shall consider the design of the subdivision as it provides for future passive and natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision, as required by Government Code Section 66473.1.

• D. The tentative subdivision map may be approved or conditionally approved by the city council if it finds that the proposed land division, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan, any applicable specific plan, and all applicable provisions of this code.

• (Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

Whenever, in the opinion of the community development or public works director, planning commission or the city council, the land involved in any subdivision is of a size or shape, or is subject to title limitations of record, or is affected by topographical location or conditions, or is to be devoted to a use that is impossible or impracticable in the particular case for the subdivider to fully conform to the regulations contained in this title, the public works director, community development director, planning commission or the city council may make modifications as, in its opinion, are reasonably necessary or expedient and in conformity with the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

In approving the tentative subdivision map, the city council may impose as conditions of filing a final map any requirements consistent with the purposes of this title. (Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

• A. Expiration.

  1. The approval or conditional approval of a tentative subdivision map shall expire twenty-four months from the date of its approval. If, however, the subdivider files multiple final maps in accordance with Government Code Section 66456.1 and is required to expend one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or more to construct, improve or finance the construction or improvement of public improvements outside the boundaries of the tentative map, excluding improvements of public rights-of-way

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City of Manteca, CA § 16.09.070

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§ 16.09.070

which abut the boundary of the property to be subdivided and which are reasonably related to the development of that property, or if the tentative map is on property subject to a development agreement authorized by City Resolution Number 1990-258, then the expiration date shall be extended in accordance with Government Code Section 66452.6(a). An extension to the expiration date may also be approved as provided in subsection B of this section.

2. The period of time specified in subsection (A)(1) of this section shall not include any period of time during which a lawsuit has been filed and is pending in a court of competent jurisdiction involving the approval or conditional approval of a tentative subdivision map only if a stay of the time period is approved by the city council. Within ten calendar days of the service of the initial petition or complaint upon the city, the subdivider shall request in writing to the community development director a stay in the time period of the tentative subdivision map. Within forty calendar days after receiving such request the city council shall either stay the time period for up to five years or deny the requested stay. The request for the stay shall be approved or denied only after a hearing with notice to the subdivider and to the plaintiff. The city council shall declare its findings within ten calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.

• B. Extensions.

  1. The subdivider may request an extension of the expiration date of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map by written application to the planning department.

  2. The planning department shall review the request and submit the application for extension to the city council for approval, conditional approval or denial at the next scheduled city council meeting. In approving, conditionally approving or denying the request for extension, the city council shall make findings supporting its decision, including findings with respect to the potential impact of any increases in applicable development fees which have occurred since the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map.

  3. The time at which the tentative map expires may be extended by the city council for a period not exceeding a total of three years. The period of extension shall be in addition to the period of time provided for by Government Code Section 66452.6(a).

• C. Extensions of time shall be subject to the original conditions of approval and any additional conditions imposed by the city council and concurred with by the subdivider.

• (Ord. 936 § 1, 1992)

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CHAPTER 16.11 VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS