SEC. 28.4. - Filing.

One (1) electronic copy of a preliminary parcel map for a proposed urban lot split shall be filed with the community development director by the subdivider or their agent.

(Ord. No. 3.22, § 1, 4/12/22.)

At the time of filing the preliminary parcel map for an urban lot split, the subdivider or their agent shall pay a filing fee in an amount fixed by resolution or ordinance of the city council.

(Ord. No. 3.22, § 1, 4/12/22.)

A preliminary parcel map for an urban lot split shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer. It shall be eighteen (18) inches by twenty-six (26) inches, or twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches if approved by the city engineer, and shall be drawn to a scale of one (1) inch to forty (40) feet (1" = 40') or to a scale large enough to show all details clearly; provided, however, that in the case of a preliminary parcel map relating to very large areas, the community development director may, in addition, require one (1) map of lesser scale depicting the entire area. The form of the preliminary parcel map shall adhere to the written requirements of the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 3.22, § 1, 4/12/22.)

a.

The preliminary parcel map for an urban lot split shall contain the following information, at a minimum. The city engineer may require additional information if deemed necessary to review the proposed subdivision:

1.

The name or designation.

The north point, scale and description sufficient to locate the property on the ground.

3.

The names and addresses of the record owners, the subdividers and the registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor who prepared the map.

4.

The locations, names and present widths of all nearby highways, streets and ways.

5.

The approximate radius length and interior angles of all curves.

6.

The widths and approximate locations of all existing or proposed easements whether public or private and whether for roads, drainage, sewage, public utilities, bikeways or any other purpose.

7.

A number or letter for each lot.

8.

The approximate lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot.

9.

The present and proposed location and outline to scale of any existing buildings to remain on the property.

10.

The proposed use of the property.

11.

The footprint and type of all residential dwelling units that are to be demolished, to remain or proposed.

12.

The proposed method of sewerage and sewage disposal.

13.

The names of adjoining property owners.

14.

The location of existing utility poles and anchors.

Existing contours and any proposed modification to the grading of the land.

16.

The size and species of all existing trees.

17.

The locations and names of streams, creeks or water courses within one hundred (100) feet of the property.

18.

FEMA special flood hazard zone designation for the area where the property is located.

19.

Whether the property is or is not within a zone of required investigation pursuant to the State Seismic Hazard Mapping Act and the official Seismic Hazard Zone Maps for Mountain View.

b.

Additionally, written statements shall be submitted with the preliminary parcel map for an urban lot split containing the following information:

1.

Signed affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one (1) of the units as their primary residence for at least three (3) years, unless the applicant is community land trust or a qualified nonprofit corporation as described in the California Government Code.

2.

A copy of any and all existing and proposed restrictive covenants.

3.

Reasons purporting to justify any departure from the terms of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 3.22, § 1, 4/12/22.)

a.

Community development director. Within fifty (50) days after the said copies of the preliminary parcel map have been filed, the community development director or their agent shall approve or disapprove the said preliminary parcel map, unless the time limit has been extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the community development director.

Notwithstanding anything else in this Section, the city may deny an application for an urban lot split if the chief building official makes a written finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that the project would have a "specific, adverse impact" on either public health and safety or on the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact. "Specific adverse impact" has the same meaning as in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2): "a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete" and does not include: (1) inconsistency with the zoning ordinance or general plan land use designation; or (2) the eligibility to claim a welfare exemption under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214(g).

b.

Notification. Within ten (10) days of the action, the subdivider shall be notified in writing of the action taken.

c.

Parcel map. Following an approval of a preliminary parcel map for an urban lot split, the subdivider shall file an application for a parcel map to the city engineer or designee, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Division 1 of Article IV of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 3.22, § 1, 4/12/22; Ord. No. 02.2024, § 9, 1/23/24.)

No off-site improvement or land dedication shall be required for an urban lot split, including undergrounding of electric, communication or similar or associated utility services. Easement(s) may be required for the provision of public services, facilities and access to the parcel(s) created by the urban lot split.

(Ord. No. 3.22, § 1, 4/12/22.)