Article II — Tentative Maps, Filing and Review Procedures

Prior to filing any map, the prospective subdivider should meet with the department to discuss possible subdivision design, dedication requirements, and supplemental information required. (Prior code § 26-2.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Each tentative map shall show and contain the following information:

  1. The tentative map number.

  2. Sufficient legal description of the land included on the map to define the boundaries of the tentative tract or parcel map.

  3. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the record owner, the developer, and the registered civil engineer preparing the map, respectively.

  4. The north point, scale, date, and area of the tract or parcel map, and the date of survey.

  5. The width and approximate locations of all existing or proposed easements or rightsof-way, whether for public or private roads, drainage, sewers of flood control purposes, shown by dashed lines. In the case of existing easements, the name of the easement holder, the purpose of the easement, and the legal reference for the easement shall be indicated. If an easement is blanket or indeterminate in nature, a note to this effect shall be placed on the tentative map.

  6. The actual street name of each existing highway or street shown on the tentative map.

  7. The locations, widths, and approximate grades of all existing and proposed highways, streets, alleys or ways within and adjacent to such tentative map; the radius of all centerline curves on highways, streets, alleys or ways; a cross section of each street, and any planned line for street widening or for any other public project in and adjacent to the land division; the lettered designation of each proposed highway or street shown on the tentative map.

  8. Tie lot layout, the approximate dimensions of each lot, number of each lot, total area in square footage or acreage to the nearest one-tenth acre of each lot, and, where pads are proposed for building sites, the approximate finish grade. Minimum lettering shall be one-eighth inch.

  9. The locations of all areas subject to inundation or flood hazard and the locations, widths, and directions of flow or all watercourses and flood control areas within and adjacent to the property involved.

  10. The contour of the land at intervals of not more than two feet, if the general slope of the land is less than 10%, and five feet for all other areas. This shall include an area not less than 100 feet in width surrounding the tentative tract

  11. The location and outline to scale of each building or structure within or immediately

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adjacent to the division of land and the proposed disposition of such building or structure; the approximate location, height, and general description of any trees, with notations as to their planned retention or destruction.

12. The location of existing water or oil wells, oil tanks, sumps, cesspool, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground structures, or sand, gravel, or other excavations within the subdivision and within 200 feet of any portion of the subdivision, noting thereon whether or not they are to be abandoned, removed or used.

13. The location and size of all fire hydrants located within 500 feet of any portion of the subdivision.

14. The locations of all existing or proposed surface easements, ground leases or access agreements for oil production purposes.

15. A general location map of the area to be subdivided, showing its relation to existing main thoroughfares and the distance from the nearest public street centerline to the boundary of the proposed subdivision.

16. The location of all streets, existing or contained on adjacent approved tentative maps, where such streets intersect the boundary of the subdivision or where such streets intersect any other street that forms a boundary of the subdivision.

17. A layout of adjoining unsubdivided property, in sufficient detail to show the effect of proposed streets that may intersect such property.

18. The location of any previously filled areas within the subdivision.

19. The proposed direction of flow and rate of grade of street drainage.

20. A statement describing the present use and the proposed future use or uses of the property.

21. Clear indication of a proposed plan for handling of storm waters. In the event that such information cannot be satisfactorily shown on the tentative map, the map shall be accompanied by whatever supplemental maps or written reports are necessary to indicate the proposed plan.

22. Clear indication of the proposed method of sewage disposal. In the event that such information cannot be satisfactorily shown on the tentative map, the map shall be accompanied by whatever supplemental maps or written reports are necessary to indicate the proposed method.

23. The designation of all remainder parcels, pursuant to Section 66424.4 of the Subdivision Map Act.

24. The Department may waive any of the foregoing tentative map requirements whenever it determines that the proposed division of land is such as to not necessitate compliance with these requirements or where other circumstances justify such waiver.

• B. The following supplemental drawings, statements, and data shall accompany the tentative map:

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1. A statement of existing and proposed zoning and existing and proposed uses of the property.

2. If the subdivider plans to develop the site, a proposed site plan with proposed sequence of construction, or, if no development is proposed, a site plan indicating the existing conditions on the site.

3. A statement by a person holding a proprietary interest in the lot(s) or parcels) comprising the division of land, consenting to the submission of the tentative map.

4. A preliminary title report.

5. A geologic and/or soils report, if required by the City Engineer.

6. A flood hazard report from the City.

7. A preliminary grading and drainage plan.

8. An environmental assessment statement and/or input for a draft Environmental Impact Report, as determined by the Director.

9. If the map is for conversion of existing buildings into condominiums, community apartments or a stock cooperative, all reports required by Chapter 17.54. of this Code, and, in addition, the following:

   • a. A report from a licensed structural pest control operator, approved by the City, on each structure and each unit within the structure.

   • b. A statement of repairs and improvements to be made by the subdivider necessary to refurbish and restore the project to achieve a high degree of safety and desirable appearance.

   • c. Evidence that requirements of California Government Code Section66427.1 and other sections of the Subdivision Map Act relating to tenant notification have been met.

   • d. Specific information concerning the operating characteristics of the project, including, but not limited to, makeup of existing tenant households (family size, length of residence, age), rental rate history, monthly vacancy rates, proposed sales price of units, and proposed homeowners' association fees.

   10. Any other data or reports deemed necessary by the Director or the City Engineer.

   11. The department may waive any of the foregoing when such is not necessitated by the nature of the subdivision of land.

• C. In the case of a subdivision to be created from the conversion of a mobile home park to another use, the tentative map shall additionally be accompanied by a report on the impact of the conversion upon the displaced residents of the mobile home park to be converted, pursuant to Government Code Section 66427.4.

• (Prior code § 26-2.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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The tentative map and all other information required for processing shall be filed with the department. Filing fees and deposits shall be those established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior code § 26-2.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The department shall, immediately after the filing of a tentative map, forward at least one copy of the map, stamped with the filing date, and any accompanying data, together with a request for report and for recommendations, if any, to each of the following:

• A. City Engineer.

• B. City Manager.

• C. City Recreation Director.

• D. The agency which will supply water to the subdivision.

• E. The power company which will supply electric energy to the subdivision.

• F. Any adjoining municipalities as required by law.

• G. Chief of the Fire Department of the County of Los Angeles.

• H. California Department of Transportation.

• I. Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission.

• J. Board of Education for the school district in which the subdivision is located.

• K. Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

• L. Los Angeles County Department of Health.

• M. California Department of Real Estate.

• N. Any other public agency of officer as may be directed by resolution of the City Council. (Prior code § 26-2.4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Within 10 days of the filing date of a tentative map, each officer, company, department or agency to which has been transmitted a copy of the map shall file with the Planning Commission his or her or its report, with recommendations, if any, indicating what changes are required to make such map conform to the provisions of this Subdivision Map Act or of this title coming within the jurisdiction or field of interest of such officer, company, department or agency. If no report or approval is made by any such officer, company, department or agency prior to consideration by the Planning Commission of the tentative tract map, the map shall be deemed to be approved by him or her or it as submitted.

(Prior code § 26-2.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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§ 16.02.110

• A. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on each tentative tract map and tentative parcel map. Notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66451.3. After such hearing, the commission shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map within 50 days, unless an extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the Planning Commission and the subdivider, or concurrent processing of related approvals or an environmental review on the same development project is necessary. Any action taken by the Planning Commission shall be supported by the findings required by Sections 66473.5, 66474 and 66474.6 and Sections 66427.1, 66474.4 and 66474.5, if appropriate, of the California Government Code and Section 21100 of the California Public Resources Code.

• B. In determining whether to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative map, the Planning Commission shall apply only those requirements in effect at the date that the application was determined by the department to be complete, subject to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66474.2.

(Prior code § 26-2.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The subdivider or any other interested party dissatisfied with any action of the Planning Commission with respect to a tentative tract map, tentative parcel map, or conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, may, within 10 days after such action, appeal such action to the City Council by filing written notice thereof with the City Clerk. After giving the same notification required by Section 16.02.080, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the appeal within 30 days after the date of the request therefor. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall, within 10 days thereafter, declare its findings. The City Council may sustain, modify, reject, or overrule any action of the Planning Commission. Any action taken by the City Council shall be supported by the findings required by Section 16.02.080. The party making the appeal shall pay an appeal fee in an amount to be established by resolution of the City Council. (Prior code § 26-2.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

The time limits for acting and reporting on tentative maps may extend by mutual consent of the subdivider and the department or the Planning Commission, as the case may be. No tentative map application shall be accepted as complete until such time as all required documentation has been submitted, including necessary environmental information for making an appropriate determination as required by Section 21080.1 of the California Public Resources Code. (Prior code § 26-2.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. Approved or conditionally approved tentative maps shall expire 24 months after the granting of such approval, unless an extension, not to exceed a period of 12 months, is granted by the Planning Commission. The commission may, in connection with such extension, impose new conditions or revise existing conditions of the tentative map.

• B. A subdivider may request such an extension by application to the Planning Commission. Such application shall be filed at least 30 days before the tentative map is due to expire. All

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requests for extensions may be required to be accompanied by a processing fee, in an amount to be established by resolution of the City Council.

• C. The Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny an extension request for a tract map or parcel map. If an extension request is denied, the subdivider may, within 10 days after such action, appeal a denial by the Planning Commission to the City Council. Filing of an appeal to the City Council shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount to be established by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior code § 26-2.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Tentative tract map and other subdivision approvals under this title shall be consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan (approved November 30, 1989) relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.

Nothing herein shall limit the ability of the City to attach appropriate conditions to the issuance of any such approval in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare, or to establish more stringent planning requirements or siting criteria than those specified in the County plan. (Prior code § 26-2.10; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

Areas known to be dangerous by reason of geological conditions, or which are subject to inundation, overflow by stormwater or any other dangerous condition, shall not be subdivided, except under restrictions imposed by the City Engineer or Planning Commission as to the uses of all or any part thereof.

(Prior code § 26-7.15; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

• A. A preliminary soils report, prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, and based upon adequate test borings, shall be required for every subdivision for which a final tract or parcel map is required. The preliminary soils report maybe waived if the City Engineer finds that sufficient knowledge exists as to the qualities of the soils of the subdivision.

• B. In the event that the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would be likely to lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot or parcel in the subdivision shall be required, to be performed by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, who shall recommend corrective action to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problem exists.

• C. The subdivision, or any portion thereof, where such soil problems exist may be approved if it is determined by the City Engineer that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed. Thereafter, the issuance of any building permit shall be conditioned upon inclusion of this recommended action in the construction of each structure involved.

(Prior code § 26-8.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)

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