Nevada City Municipal Code Art. IV Tentative Maps

The tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn and reproduced, shall conform with the design regulations set forth in Article X of this chapter, and except as provided in Section 16.04.130, shall contain the following information:

A. A site sketch showing the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area;

B. The tract name and the date, northpoint and scale of the map;

C. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the record owner and subdivider;

D. Name, address and telephone number of the civil engineer or licensed surveyor under whose direction the map was prepared;

E. Boundaries of the proposed subdivision with sufficient information to locate the property, and indication of adjacent subdivisions or current ownership of adjacent parcels.

F. Topographic information in sufficient detail for the proper consideration of drainage, sewage disposal and road locations;

G. The locations of all areas subject to flooding, and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses and flood control channels;

H. The proposed method of providing for sewage disposal, and the proposed water supply;

I. The names, locations, widths and grades of adjacent or abutting streets and roads;

J. The names, locations, widths and grades of all existing and proposed streets, alleys, pedestrianways and other rights-of-way, whether public or private, within the proposed subdivision, and the locations and widths of all existing and proposed easements for public utilities, drainage and other public purposes;

K. The lines and approximate dimensions of all lots, and the approximate area of each lot.

L. The location of all existing structures which are to remain on the property, and the distances between them and the existing or proposed street or lot lines;

M. Where the property lies within an open space district, as defined in Chapter 17.56 of this code, the number of trees of the size and species referred to in Section 17.80.070 of this code, and their approximate location, with notations as to which, if any, are proposed to be removed.

N. If separate maps are to be filed on portions of the property shown on the tentative map, the subdivision boundaries which will appear on such final maps and the sequence in which such maps will be filed.

(Ord. 369 § 6-01, 1975)

Except as provided in Section 16.04.130 of this chapter, the following instruments and other data shall be filed with the tentative map:

A. A preliminary title report on the subject property issued by a title insurance company;

B. A preliminary soils report, prepared by a civil engineer registered in this state, and based upon adequate test borings. Such report may be waived, in accordance with Section 66491(a) of the Subdivision Map Act, if the city engineer determines that, based on the knowledge which the city has regarding the soil qualities of the soils of the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary;

C. A preliminary grading plan, provided that such plan may be waived if the city engineer determines it to be unnecessary for proper grading and erosion control;

D. Applications for any modifications that may be proposed concerning the requirements of this chapter, together with such supporting information and data as may be required by the provisions of Article XV of this chapter;

E. A final environmental impact report or negative declaration for which the time for appeal has expired, prepared and processed in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act and the state and city guidelines and regulations thereunder. This requirement may be waived if at the time of filing of the tentative map the subdivider submits to the city an irrevocable written offer extending the time limits specified in the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter for reviewing and acting upon the tentative map. The extension shall be for such periods as are reasonably necessary to permit the preparation, review and processing of a final environmental impact report or, if applicable, a negative declaration, on the proposed subdivision;

F. All other data that may be required for the proper consideration of the tentative map.

(Ord. 369 § 6-02, 1975)

For subdivisions for which parcel maps are required, a copy of the deed vesting title in the owner of the subject property may be submitted with the tentative map, in lieu of a preliminary title report; and neither a preliminary soils report nor a preliminary grading plan need be furnished unless requested by the planning commission. Other requirements set forth in Sections 16.04.110 and 16.04.120 of this chapter, as applied to such subdivisions, may be waived by the commission, to the extent that such waiver is permitted by the Subdivision Map Act, if compliance with such requirements is found to be unnecessary due to the type of subdivision involved, and where such waiver is warranted by the circumstances of the particular case. For subdivisions creating four or less parcels, the regulations concerning improvements shall be limited to the dedication of right-of-way, easements and the construction of reasonable offsite and onsite improvements for the parcels being created.

(Ord. 369 § 6-03, 1975)

The tentative map and as many copies thereof as may be required by the planning commission together with the accompanying instruments and other data, shall be filed with the city manager, who shall give a receipt therefor. If at any time thereafter the map or other material is found to be incomplete or incorrect, the subdivider shall be notified of the additions or corrections to be made. Failure of the subdivider to comply with such notice shall be cause for recommendation of disapproval of the tentative map, unless an extension of time for action thereon is mutually agreed upon between the subdivider and the planning commission.

(Ord. 369 § 6-04, 1975)

At the time of filing the tentative map, the subdivider shall pay to the city a reasonable fee for processing the map, in accordance with a schedule of fees to be adopted by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 369 § 6-05, 1975)

Requests for withdrawal of any tentative map shall be in writing, unless made at a public meeting or hearing on the map. No refund of the filing fee shall be made after distribution of the map pursuant to Section 16.04.170 of this chapter. Any revised tentative map shall be deemed a new tentative map, and shall be processed accordingly. The approval or conditional approval of any revised tentative map shall void any action taken on the former map.

(Ord. 369 § 6-06, 1975)

The city manager shall send copies of the tentative map to such other public and private agencies, including public utilities, as may be affected by the proposed subdivision, with a request for their written comments and recommendations as to the approval, disapproval, or any necessary conditions of approval of the map, to be submitted to the planning commission within fifteen days from the receipt of such map and request. Copies of all comments and recommendations thus made, and of any written report or recommendation made by any officer or department of the city, shall be served on the subdivider, by mail or personal delivery, at least three days prior to any hearing or action on the tentative map by the planning commission.

(Ord. 369 § 6-07, 1975)