McFarland Municipal Code Ch. 16.20 Tentative Maps

A. The tentative map shall be prepared in accord with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title and shall be filed with the city clerk. Such filing shall be prior to the completion of final surveys of streets and lots and before the start of any grading or construction work within the proposed subdivision.

B. A minimum of twenty copies of the tentative map, plus one sepia, and accompanying reports and statements shall be submitted to the city clerk at the time of filing. Filing of required documents shall be deemed official upon a written receipt notice from the city clerk.

(Ord. 182 §6(A), 1980)

A. All tentative maps of subdivisions shall be reviewed by the subdivision review board prior to the submission of such tentative map to the planning commission.

B. The subdivision review board shall examine and review the following:

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

2. Conformity of the overall design of the subdivision to the general plan and all pertinent requirements of this chapter and other laws and plans of the city;

3. The provisions for, and suitability of, street improvements, underground utilities, fire hydrants, street lights, storm drains, streets, trees and sidewalks;

4. The adequacy of the water supply, sewage disposal and easements for utilities and drainage;

5. Provisions for public areas, including parks, schools, public utilities facilities, etc.

C. If any portion of the subdivision is in conflict with any of the requirements of the ordinance codified in this title, other ordinances, or state law, the subdivision review board shall, to the best of its ability, advise the subdivider of such conflicts.

D. The subdivision review board may deem it advisable to recommend additional improvements, easements, dedications, etc., to be included, in which case the subdivider shall be duly informed of the nature of the recommendations following the subdivision review board meeting.

E. The subdivision review board shall make a report of its findings to the planning commission, and shall furnish a copy of that report to the subdivider, in writing, no less than three days prior to the planning commission meeting at which the tentative map is to be considered by the commission.

(Ord. 182 §6(B), 1980)

Filing fees to cover the costs of processing and checking shall be paid for each tentative map at the time of filing in amounts as may be adopted by the city council from time to time by resolution. If, after approval of a tentative map, revisions of the initial map are filed or a new tentative map is filed covering the same or additional land, each filing shall be considered as a new subdivision, and the subdivider shall pay in the manner above stated a fee in the amount of fifty percent of the original filing fee; provided, however, there shall be no charge for filing of changes in tentative maps to meet the requirements of the city.

(Ord. 182 §6(C), 1980)

The tentative map shall show the entire subdivision on one or more eighteen-by-twenty- six-inch sheets at a scale of not less than two hundred feet to the inch.

(Ord. 182 §6(D), 1980)

Each tentative map shall contain the following information:

1. The name of the proposed subdivision, and designation as a tentative map.

2. The name and address of the owner of the property proposed to be subdivided.

3. The name and address of the subdivider.

4. The name of the person or firm who prepared the map.

5. The approximate acreage.

6. The north point.

7. The scale.

8. The date.

9. The boundary line.

10. The location and width of all streets within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision.

11. The proposed name of all streets within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision; proposed streets which are obviously in line with others already named and existing should be given the same name.

12. The name, location and width of adjacent streets.

13. The width and location of alleys.

14. The lot lines and approximate dimensions; lots shall be numbered consecutively.

15. The approximate location and width of watercourses or areas subject to inundation from floods, including floodplain boundaries, and the location of structures, irrigation districts and other permanent physical features.

16. An accurate description of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision or legal description of the property comprising the subdivision, a vicinity map indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region.

17. The width and location of all existing or proposed public or private easements.

18. The proposed use of lots as to desired residential, commercial, industrial or other uses.

19. Any railroads.

20. The approximate radius of curves.

21. Approximate contours drawn to one foot contour intervals.

22. The zoning district in which the proposed subdivision is located.

23. The general plan land use designated for the area of the proposed subdivision.

24. Any public areas proposed.

25. The dimensions and locations of any existing buildings which are to remain in place on the property; the variety, size and location of all existing trees having a diameter of four inches or greater, except orchard trees, which shall be shown by general area, location and spacing or rows.

26. The locations of any existing wells, pipelines or septic tanks.

27. Any of the foregoing information as may not practicably be shown on the map shall be contained in a written statement accompanying the map.

(Ord. 182 §6(E), 1980)

A. Information Required. The tentative map shall contain or be accompanied by reports and/or written statements from the subdivider giving essential information regarding the following matters:

1. The source of water supply.

2. The type of street improvements, and utilities which the subdivider proposes to install.

3. The proposed method of sewage disposal.

4. The proposed stormwater, sewage or other means of drainage.

5. The proposed tree planting and related landscaping.

6. Preliminary title reports of the entire property.

7. If a subdivision is to be developed as consecutive individual units, it shall be so stated on the tentative map and the order and approximate dates of completion shall be given at the time of filing of the tentative map.

B. Distribution of Filed Maps. When the tentative maps, accompanying reports and statements are filed, the city clerk shall immediately forward copies of each to the following agencies:

1. The city engineer (two copies plus one sepia).

2. The county health officer (one copy).

3. All applicable school districts (one copy each).

4. All utility companies involved (two copies each).

5. The irrigation or drainage district, if any (one copy).

6. The city planner (one copy).

7. The building inspector (one copy).

8. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board (one copy).

9. Other agencies as required.

Such agencies shall respond within fifteen days after the date of submission of the tentative map for their comments to be considered by the commission.

C. Staff Reports. Any report or recommendation on a tentative map by the staff of the commission or the council shall be in writing and a copy thereof served on the subdivider at least three days prior to any hearing or action on such map by the commission or the council.

D. Commission Approval. Within fifty days after the tentative map has been filed with the city clerk or at such later date as may be required to concurrently process the appurtenant environmental review documents required by state law and local ordinances, the commission shall report in writing to the subdivider and to the council their recommendations regarding approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the map and the conditions on which such action is based. On the official filed copy of the tentative map, or attached thereto, a statement shall be made covering such action. Such report shall be transmitted to the city council at its next succeeding meeting.

E. Council Action. The city council may overrule or modify any ruling or determination of the commission in regard to a tentative map and may make conditional exceptions if special circumstances pertaining to the property involved justify a variance to the provisions of this chapter within the time limits prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act.

F. Expiration of Approved or Conditionally Approved Tentative Map. Failure to record a final map within twenty- four months after approval or conditional approval of the tentative map subject to exceptions and extensions of time provided in the Subdivision Map Act shall terminate all proceedings; provided, however, that upon application of the subdivider in writing, an extension not exceeding one year may be granted by the planning commission. In the event the planning commission denies a subdivider's application for extension, the subdivider may appeal to the city council. Where proceedings have terminated because of failure to record a final map or failure to receive extension by the planning commission or the city council, a new tentative map shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter before a final map thereafter is recorded or any lot sold.

(Ord. 210 §18(A, B), 1987; Ord. 182 §6(F), 1980)