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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 21 — Subdivisions

Martinez Municipal Code Ch. 21.40 Preliminary Review

Martinez Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Martinez

Cite as: Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 21.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 21.40.020. Form.

The preliminary map shall be clearly and legibly drawn to an appropriate engineering scale.

(Prior code § 4529; Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

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§ 21.40.030. Required information on map designated.

The preliminary map shall contain the following information:

A. Name and address of the record owners of the property to be subdivided, and name and address of the subdivider if the owner is not the subdivider;

B. Name and address of the person who prepared the map;

C. Date of preparation;

D. North point;

E. Scale;

F. Boundaries of the proposed subdivision;

G. Locations of streets, alleys and pedestrian ways within the proposed subdivision;

H. Names and locations of streets and alleys adjacent to the proposed subdivision;

I. Suggested locations of street extensions and street connections in surrounding unsubdivided properties;

J. Approximate grades of all streets or parts of streets exceeding six percent;

K. Lot lines;

L. Locations of proposed community facilities sites;

M. Locations of watercourses;

N. Locations of permanent physical features affecting the design of the proposed subdivision;

O. Intended use of the lots;

P. Approximate contour lines if necessary to illustrate the influence of topographic conditions on the design of the subdivision. An aerial photograph or a topographic model of the property may be submitted in lieu of indicating contour lines on the preliminary map;

Q. Slope density calculations as per Section 22.12.170.

(Prior code § 4530; Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

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§ 21.40.040. Design conference.

Within twenty (20) days of the day of submission of the preliminary map, the City Planning and Building Director shall submit the map for review to the Development Review Committee, made up of representatives of the Planning Division, Building Division, Engineering Division, Water Division, and Police Department.

(Prior code § 4531; Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

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§ 21.40.050. Report of development review committee.

The City Planning and Building Director shall furnish to the subdivider a written report of the recommendations of the Development Review Committee.

(Prior code § 4532; Ord. 1103 C.S. § I, 1987)

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