Morro Bay Municipal Code Ch. 16.20 Preparation, Form and Requirements for Tentative and Vesting Tentative…

A. The tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn to an engineer's scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet unless otherwise approved by the director of public services. If necessary to provide the proper scale, more than one sheet may be used, but the relation of the several sheets shall be clearly shown on each. Each sheet shall be no larger than twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches. Sheets no larger than thirty-six inches by forty-two inches may be submitted with the prior approval of the director of public services.

B. Tentative maps shall be prepared by or under the supervision of a registered civil engineer, licensed land surveyor or architect. Tentative parcel maps need not be prepared by or under the supervision of a registered civil engineer, licensed land surveyor or architect.

(Ord. No. 522, § 3, 3-12-2007)

The tentative map shall contain the following information:

A. The map number, name if any, date of preparation, north point, scale, and if based on a survey, the date and official record of the survey;

B. Name and address of the person or entity which prepared the map and the applicable registration or license number and expiration date thereof;

C. Names and addresses of the subdivider and all parties having a record title interest in the property being subdivided;

D. The boundaries of the subdivision, defined by legal description, with sufficient information to locate the property and to determine its position with respect to adjacent named or numbered subdivisions, if any;

E. Topographic information with a reference to the source of the information. Contour lines shall have the following intervals:

Contours of adjacent land shall also be shown whenever the surface features of such land affect the design or development of the proposed subdivision;

F. The approximate location and general description and type of any trees six inches dbh (diameter at breast height) or greater - or the general canopy cover of clusters of trees - with notations as to their proposed retention or destruction; notations as to general type of vegetation in areas not occupied by trees;

G. The location and outline to scale of all structures which are to be retained within the subdivision and all structures outside the subdivision and within ten feet of the boundary lines; the distances between structures to be retained, and existing or proposed street and lot lines; notations concerning all structures which are to be removed;

H. The locations, widths and purposes of all existing and proposed easements for utilities, drainage and other public purposes shown by dashed lines, within and adjacent to the subdivision (including proposed building setback lines, if known); all existing and proposed utilities including size of water lines and size and grade of sewer lines, locations of manholes, fire hydrants, street trees and street lights;

I. The location, width and directions of flow of all water courses and flood-control areas within and adjacent to the property involved; the proposed method of providing storm water drainage, low impact development and erosion control;

J. The location of all potentially dangerous areas, including areas subject to inundation, landslide, or settlement, or excessive noise, and the means of mitigating the hazards;

K. The locations, widths and names or designations of all existing or proposed streets, alleys, paths and other rights-of-way, whether public or private; private easements within and adjacent to the subdivision; the radius of each centerline curve; a cross section of each street; any planned line for street widening or for any other public project in and adjacent to the subdivision; private streets shall be clearly indicated;

L. The lines and approximate dimensions of all lots, and the number assigned to each lot; the total number of lots; the approximate areas of the average lot; lots shall be numbered consecutively;

M. The boundaries, acreage and use of existing and proposed public areas in and adjacent to the subdivision. If land is to be offered for dedication for park or recreation purposes or for purpose of providing public access to any public waterway, river or stream, it shall be so designated;

N. Any exception being requested in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16.60 (Subdivision Exceptions) of these regulations shall be clearly labeled and identified as to nature and purpose;

O. The location of all railroad rights-of-way and grade crossings;

P. The locations of any existing or abandoned wells, septic leaching fields, springs, water impoundments and similar features to the extent they affect the proposed use of the property;

Q. When it is known that separate final maps are to be filed on portions of the property shown on the tentative map, the subdivision boundaries which will appear on the final maps and the sequence in which the final maps will be filed;

R. Maps for condominium projects shall indicate the address of the property and the number, size and location of proposed dwelling units, parking spaces and private or public open spaces. For all condominium projects, the floor area of each floor shall be shown in proper scale and location together with the plan view of each ownership unit;

S. The location of proposed building envelopes shall be shown for any proposed lot having an average slope of ten percent or greater.

(Ord. No. 522, § 3, 3-12-2007)

A. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "vesting tentative map."

B. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, a subdivider shall also supply the following information:

1. Site plans for each lot or parcel indicating proposed locations for all improvements (e.g., utilities, structures, septic systems, driveways, curb, gutter, sidewalk, etc.);

2. Preliminary floor plans for all structural uses;

3. Architectural elevations of all structures identifying all exterior finish and roofing materials;

4. Detailed grading plans for each lot or parcel, per the requirements listed on the building plan check list;

5. Road improvement plans for all adjacent and interior roads; and

6. For other than single-family residential projects, landscaping plans for each lot or parcel per the landscape guidelines.

(Ord. No. 522, § 3, 3-12-2007)

The following supplementary material shall be filed with the tentative map:

A. A vicinity map of appropriate scale and showing sufficient adjoining territory to clearly indicate surrounding streets, other land in the subdivider's ownership, and other features which have a bearing on the proposed subdivision;

B. A statement of existing and proposed zoning and land use;

C. A statement of proposed improvements and landscape modifications, including the estimated time of completion in relation to subdivision of the property;

D. A description of proposed public or commonly held areas and draft open space easement agreements, if applicable;

E. Draft covenants, conditions and restrictions if they are integral to the development concept or proposed atypical requirements;

F. A description of requested exceptions from the subdivision design standards for such items as dimensions, street sections or utility easements;

G. Description of the proposed building setbacks and yards if different from those in the zoning regulations;

H. If required by the city engineer or building official, a preliminary grading plan and erosion control plan which utilizes best management practices (BMPs);

I. An engineering geology report, prepared by a registered geologist, may be required in areas of moderate, high and very high landslide risks, and in areas of high and high + liquefaction potential and subsidence potential as noted in the general plan, seismic safety element. The engineering geology report shall include definite statements, conclusions and recommendations concerning the following, as applicable:

1. Location of major geologic features;

2. Topography and drainage in the subject areas;

3. Distribution and general nature of rock and soils;

4. A reasonable evaluation and prediction of the performance of any proposed cut or fill in relation to geologic conditions;

5. An evaluation of existing and anticipated surface and subsurface water in relation to proposed development;

6. Recommendations concerning future detailed subsurface sampling and testing that may be required prior to building;

7. Capability of soils and substrata to support structures;

J. A soils engineering report, prepared by a civil engineer registered in this state and based upon adequate test borings, may be required for every subdivision. The city engineer may determine that, due to existing information available on the soils of the subdivision, no analysis is necessary. If the soils engineering report indicates soil problems which, if not corrected, could lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required. The soils engineering report shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures, when necessary, and opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of sites for development;

K. In potential noise problem areas identified in the noise element of the general plan, specific site analysis by an acoustical engineer or other approved professional with qualifications in acoustic design may be required by the city engineer. Such study shall define the noise exposure problems, conclusions and recommendations for corrective or mitigating measures, when necessary, and opinions and recommendations covering the suitability of the site for development;

L. Preliminary title report (current within six months);

M. An authorization consenting to the proposed subdivision signed by all parties having a fee title interest in the property to be subdivided;

N. Any other information, which the city engineer or director of public services determines is necessary for full evaluation of the proposed subdivision.

(Ord. No. 522, § 3, 3-12-2007)

The subdivider shall provide the public services department with twelve copies of the tentative map and supplementary material as requested by the director of public services, plus one copy of the tentative map reduced to eight and one-half inches by eleven inches.

(Ord. No. 522, § 3, 3-12-2007)