Mountain House Municipal Code Ch. 29 Parcel Map Waivers

It is the intent of this Chapter to provide a method for waiving a parcel map for a Minor Subdivision, as provided in the Subdivision Map Act Section 66428(a).

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Applications for Parcel Map Waivers may be initiated by the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent. Applications shall be filed with the Community Development Department. A fee, as specified by resolution of the City Council, shall be required.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Applications for Parcel Map Waivers shall be reviewed by the Director and City Engineer using the Staff Review Procedure in Chapter 3 of Division 2 with the following modification: Denial of a Parcel Map Waiver Application may be appealed to the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

Prior to approving an application for a Parcel Map Waiver, the Review Authority shall find that all of the following are true:

(a) Conformity with Laws. The proposed minor subdivision conforms with the Subdivision Map Act, the San Joaquin Development Title and the Mountain House Development Title;

(b) Conformity with Regulations. The proposed minor subdivision:

(1) Conforms to State and County requirements as to area, improvement and design, and flood water drainage control,

(2) Has appropriate improved public roads available,

(3) Has adequate sanitary disposal facilities available, and

(4) Has adequate water supply available.

(c) Environmental Effects. The proposed minor subdivision will not have an adverse effect on the environment;

(d) Conformity with Plans. The proposed minor subdivision conforms to the General Plan, the Master Plan, any applicable Specific Plan, any applicable Special Purpose Plan and any other plans adopted by the City;

(e) Conformity with Other Ordinances. The proposed minor subdivision conforms with all other County ordinances;

(f) Lack of Need. A parcel map is not necessary to insure proper legal description of property, location of property lines and monumenting of property lines;

(g) Size. The proposed minor subdivision shall result in all parcels being not less than forty (40) acres gross or a quarter of a quarter section;

(h) Certificate of Compliance. A Certificate of Compliance has been obtained, or assurances have been given by the applicant that a Certificate of Compliance will be obtained;

(i) Facilities. Appropriate improved public roads, adequate sanitary disposal facilities, and adequate water supplies are available; and

(j) Development Agreement. All applicable provisions of the Mountain House Development Agreement have been met.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)