Chapter 16.12 — SUBDIVISION MAPS GENERALLY

The preparation and evaluation of subdivision maps shall be in conformity with the principles and standards of the general plan and elements thereof with respect to population densities and distribution, and the type and extent of roads, highways and other utilities and public facilities.

(Prior code § 11-2-301)

No parcel or tentative map filed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be approved until an environmental impact analysis is prepared, processed and considered in accordance with the provisions of this section. The subdivider shall provide such additional data and information and deposit and pay such fees as may be required for the preparation and processing of environmental review documents.

(Prior code § 11-2-302)

Subdivision maps shall conform to the precise plans for streets, public areas and other projects adopted by the city council.

(Prior code § 11-2-303)

Subdivision maps shall conform to the zoning ordinance of the city with respect to uses of land, lot sizes and dimensions and other applicable regulations; provided, however, that where sections in this title impose higher standards, the requirements of this title shall prevail. When a proposed use or development of land requires a zoning reclassification, conditional use permit or variance, the application therefore shall be considered prior to or concurrently with the tentative subdivision map.

(Prior code § 11-2-304)

Pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, the city engineer shall make such detailed examination of tentative and final maps and record of survey maps and such field checks, if any, as may be necessary to enable him to make the required certifications.

(Prior code § 11-2-401)

The city council may reject a tentative or final map and the planning commission may reject a tentative parcel map if the proposed use is prohibited by any ordinance, statute, law or other regulation and shall deny a map if it makes any of the following findings:

A.

That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

B.

That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

C.

That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development;

D.

That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

E.

That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

F.

That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems;

G.

That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public-at-large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the city council may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements for access or for use will be provided and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.

(Prior code § 11-2-402)

A.

No map shall be considered as filed with the city until all of the fees and charges required by the city as pertains to the subdivision of land have been paid and an environmental impact statement has been prepared and accepted if required by the city, and all applicable requirements of this title have been fulfilled or an application for an exception or for appropriate zoning has been filed for concurrent consideration.

B.

A final map shall] not be considered as filed until all fees, bonds, and deposits have been made, all corrections have been made as requested by the city engineer to the maps and improvement plan, if any, and the property has been annexed to the city and to any service areas or districts other than the city which are to provide necessary services.

(Prior code § 11-2-403)

Chapter 16.16 - PRELIMINARY MAPS

Sections:

16.16.010 - Filing optional.

A.

Prior to the filing of a tentative subdivision or parcel map, a subdivider may submit preliminary maps, plans and other information concerning a proposed or contemplated development to the secretary of the planning commission. Within thirty days the secretary of the planning commission shall schedule a conference with the subdivider and make recommendations as shall seem proper. The secretary of the planning commission shall recommend consultation by the subdivider with the appropriate public or private agencies.

B.

All such recommendations are preliminary only and shall not be binding upon the city in any manner.

C.

This is an optional procedure which may be elected by the subdivider and is not required by the ordinance codified in this title.

(Prior code § 11-2-501)

Chapter 16.20 - TENTATIVE MAPS

Sections:

16.20.010 - Filing.

A.

Any person desiring to subdivide land in the city shall first submit to the secretary of the planning commission five copies of the tentative map and the subdivider's statement.

B.

Optional alternative tentative maps may be filed at the same time. Each filing or each alternative tentative map shall constitute a separate action. A filing fee as set forth in Section 16.44.010 shall be required for

each tentative map filed. In the event that a new tentative map is filed or an approved tentative map is revised and subsequently approved by the city, the most recently approved tentative map shall constitute the only recognized tentative map in the consideration of the final map.

C.

No tentative map shall be considered as filed until:

1.

The preapplication procedure has been completed;

2.

An assessment for environmental impact has been prepared in accordance with the procedures for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as adopted by the city; and

3.

If required, an environmental impact report has been prepared and accepted by the city.

(Prior code § 11-2-601)

16.20.020 - Checking.

Prior to the filing of a tentative map, the subdivider shall submit the tentative map and the subdivider's statement, and any other information that the subdivider deems necessary to sufficiently describe the proposed development to the secretary of the planing commission for examination as to conformity with the provisions of this title. Where discrepancies exist the secretary of the planning commission may return the map to the subdivider for correction, revision or submission of a petition for exception. The tentative map shall be accepted for filing when it is in full compliance with the provisions of this title.

(Prior code § 11-2-602)