§ 16.20

A tentative parcel map shall be required for all subdivisions for which a parcel map is required by the Map Act. (`83 Code, § 16.20.010) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) Preparation. A tentative map shall be prepared and processed as provided in the Map Act and this code. (B) Size and information. A tentative parcel map shall be of sufficient size, as determined by the City Engineer, to clearly show the entire subdivision on one sheet. In no case shall the scale be less than 100 feet to the inch. Each tentative parcel map shall contain the information required of a tentative subdivision map.

(C) Applications. All applications for parcel maps shall be filed, together with the tentative parcel map, with the Planning Division on forms for such purpose. The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Division 15 blue-line prints and one thin brown-line copy of the tentative parcel map, together with three copies of the owner's statement.

(D) Departmental processing and distribution. The Planning Division shall submit copies of the tentative parcel map to such agencies and departments which it deems to have sufficient interest for their review and report. Within ten days from the date of receipt of the copy of the tentative parcel map, each agency or department to which said copy may have been transmitted shall examine the map to ascertain if the proposed subdivision conforms to the requirements of the agency or department, and shall file with the Planning Commission a written report thereon. (`83 Code, § 16.20.020) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

Notice of public hearing shall be given pursuant to the Map Act and § 17.52.320 of this code. (`83 Code, § 16.20.030) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 88-17 § 2, 1988)

(A) The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny all parcel map applications.

(B) Where the Planning Commission finds that the proposed parcel map, together with its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan, and satisfies the other requirements of the Map Act and of this code, it shall approve the map. Where the Planning Commission finds that certain improvements or dedications are required to properly service a parcel proposed to be created, it may approve the parcel map conditionally, to ensure that all such improvements and dedications will be made. Where the Planning Commission finds that any of the parcels proposed to be created would not comply with this code, or that any facts exist which would, under the Map Act, require disapproval of a subdivision map, it shall deny the application.

(C) The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final in the absence of an appeal. (`83 Code, § 16.20.040) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on a parcel map application by filing an appeal in writing with the City Clerk within 15 calendar days following the date of the Planning Commission's decision. The written appeal, which may be in the form of a letter, shall set forth the grounds therefor. The City Clerk

shall not accept the appeal for filing unless it is accompanied by the filing and processing fee as set by Council resolution.

(`83 Code, § 16.20.050) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The design standards set forth in Chapter 16.24 and the required improvements as set forth in Chapter 16.28 shall apply to subdivisions for which a parcel map is required.

(`83 Code, § 16.20.060) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) A durable monument shall be set at each angle and curve point in the boundary of each lot. Such durable monuments shall be not less substantial than a 2-inch by 2-inch by 12-inch redwood stake with nail and metal tag with the certificate number of the registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor setting it, each number to be preceded by the letters, “R.E.” or “L.S.,” respectively, as the case may be, provided however, that whenever a point marking any of the locations described above occurs in improved areas such as a concrete sidewalk, curb, wall or pavement, such points shall be marked with a lead plug, tack and said metal tag, or with a spike and said metal tag securely set in the concrete or pavement, respectively.

(B) All monuments shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City Engineer. (`83 Code, § 16.20.070) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) The subdivider shall post with the city a good and sufficient corporate surety bond in the amount of 100% of the City Engineer's estimate of the costs of all required improvements, the cost of preparation of plans and specifications therefor, the costs in connection with the inspection thereof, the costs to provide the necessary field engineering therefor, and the costs of setting all required monuments, guaranteeing the faithful performance thereof. (B) Such bond shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the City Attorney before acceptance.

(`83 Code, § 16.20.080) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) Expiration. An approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map shall expire 24 months after its approval or conditional approval. The expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map shall terminate all proceedings and no parcel map, of all or any portion of the real property included within such tentative parcel map, shall be filed without first processing a new tentative parcel map.

(B) Extension. Upon application of the subdivider filed prior to the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map, the time at which such tentative parcel map expires may be extended. The Planning Commission may grant one or more extensions not exceeding five years in total. If the Planning Commission denies a subdivider's application for extension, the subdivider may appeal to the City Council as provided in this chapter for appeals of Planning Commission decisions.

(`83 Code, § 16.20.090) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 91-06 § 3, 1991; Ord. 97-07 § 2, 1997)

(A) The final parcel map shall contain all the information and data required on a final subdivision map, shall be prepared following the format described in the Map Act, and shall be filed in the Department of Public Works for approval. The City Engineer shall approve the final parcel map if it conforms to all the requirements of the Map Act and the provisions of this title. If it does not conform, he shall disapprove the map. If there are improvements not yet completed which the City Engineer determines should be made part of an agreement under § 66462 of the Map Act, he or she shall execute such an agreement on the city's behalf with the subdivider and accept the necessary security. Dedications or offers of dedication that are made by certificate on the final parcel map shall be accepted or rejected by the City Engineer, provided the dedications or offers of dedication were required conditions of approval of the project for which the final parcel map is filed.

(B) After a final parcel map is filed in the office of the County Recorder, it may be modified by a certificate of correction or an amending map if there are changes in the circumstances which make any or all of the conditions of the recorded map no longer appropriate or necessary, if the proposed modifications do not impose any additional burden on the present fee owner of the property, if the modifications do not alter any right, title or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map, and if the map as modified conforms to the provisions of § 66474 of the Map Act. Modifications shall be set for public hearing before the Planning Commission in the case of final parcel maps. Notice of the public hearing shall be given in the same manner as for tentative maps. The hearing shall be limited to consideration of an action on the proposed modification.

(`83 Code, § 16.20.100) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 84-22 § 2, 1984)

(A) Application. In all cases where neither a final subdivision map nor parcel map is required under the Map Act, the subdivider may apply for a waiver of the parcel map requirement as provided in Cal. Gov't Code § 66428. The application shall be filed with the Planning Division, and shall be made to the Planning Commission, and shall contain the data and documentation supporting and justifying such waiver.

(B) Planning Commission action. If the Planning Commission finds that the proposed division of land complies with the requirements of the Map Act and this code as to area, improvement and design, drainage control, improved public roads, sewage disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and other requirements of the Map Act or this code, it may approve the application. If such application is approved, the Planning Commission may, in its discretion, require that a tentative parcel map be filed.

(`83 Code, § 16.20.110) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)