§ 16.20

Revised and alternate tentative maps shall contain thereon the word "Revised" or "Alternate . . ." after the tentative tract number.

(Prior code § 11-2-603)

A.

Tentative maps shall be to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet; except that subdivisions with lots of two and one-half acres or greater may use a scale of one inch equals two hundred feet.

B.

The city engineer may require one inch equals fifty feet if complexity of detail so warrants. The maps shall be clearly and legibly reproduced.

(Prior code § 11-2-604)

The tentative map shall show and contain the following matters as an aid to the planning commission and city council, in their consideration of the design of the subdivision:

A.

The tract number (and tract name, if any);

B.

Date of preparation, north point and scale;

C.

Name, address and telephone number of the subdivider, the record owner and the person or persons preparing the map;

D.

A sufficient legal description of the land as to define the boundaries of the proposed tract;

E.

A site location map where necessary to locate the tract;

F.

Approximate ties to section corner or other known point;

G.

The boundary lines of the subdivision to be shown as required on the final map;

H.

The approximate layout, dimensions and numbers of lots;

I.

The approximate acreage of the subdivision;

J.

Ownership division lines of abutting properties as shown on the latest assessor's parcel map and tract number (and name, if any) of adjoining subdivisions;

K.

Identification of lots in proposed subdivision as to existing and proposed use. If property is to be used for more than one purpose, the area, lot or lots proposed for each type of use shall be shown. Identification of proposed public uses, if any;

L.

The approximate location of trees and the location and outline to scale of buildings and structures (wooded areas and orchards may be indicated as such without locating each individual tree);

M.

The locations, names and existing right-of-way widths of all adjoining highways, roads and alleys. The centerline and gutterline elevations of the adjoining streets shall be shown at every change in grade;

N.

The location, widths and approximate gradients of all highways, roads and alleys proposed within the tract;

O.

Each road shown by its actual name or by a temporary name or letter for purposes of identification until the proper name of such road is determined;

P.

The approximate radii of all curves;

Q.

Location of marginal or dividing strips, if any;

R.

The widths and approximate locations of all existing or proposed easements or rights-of-way within the subdivision or along its boundaries, whether public or private, for roads, railroads, drainage, storm water, irrigation canals, sewers or public utility purposes;

S.

Accurate contours shall be shown, drawn to intervals prescribed in the city standards adopted by the city council. The contours shall be extended into adjacent property a sufficient distance to establish proper topographical relationships;

T.

Approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow and the locations, widths and direction of flow of all watercourses;

U.

The proposed surface water drainage flow:

V.

Proposed method of sewage disposal;

W.

Elevation of existing sewer lines at points of proposed connection;

X.

The source of water supply and the lot to be used for the community water supply.

(Prior code § 11-2-605)

A subdivider's statement shall accompany the tentative map on forms provided by the secretary of the planning commission and shall contain the following:

A.

The total acreage of the tract, the total number of lots in the tract and the minimum lot size (in square feet when less than one acre);

B.

The existing and proposed use of the property;

C.

The existing and proposed zoning of the property;

D.

Existing structures on the property;

E.

Existing easements on the property;

F.

Statement regarding improvements with reasons for any modifications or exceptions to the provisions of this title;

G.

Statement regarding type of street trees to be planted with intervals of spacing;

H.

Proposed drainage, flood control measures and method of storm water disposal;

I.

Provisions for proposed fire hydrants, the proposed source of water supply, and the location and nature of sewerage disposal facilities. Where public sewers are not available and where private sewage disposal systems will be utilized, there shall be submitted with the tentative map sufficient log of borings and/or percolation tests to permit the city engineer to make a recommendation regarding lot sizes and design;

J.

Statement regarding other public utilities and services;

K.

Statement regarding restrictive covenants;

L.

Name, address, phone number and signature of the subdivider, owner, agent and engineer;

M.

Certification by the subdivider or owner that he:

1.

Is the owner of the property on the map as proposed for subdivision, has examined the map and consents to its submission, or

2.

Has an option or contract to purchase the property, or that portion thereof, which he does not own.

(Prior code § 11-2-606)

A.

Before filing a tentative map, the subdivider or his agent shall obtain from the city clerk the assignment of a number for the tract to be subdivided. These numbers shall be assigned in consecutive order.

B.

When a tract number has been assigned, the subdivider shall place the same upon each sheet of the tentative and final map of the subdivision and the number shall not thereafter changed or altered in any manner upon the tentative and final map of the subdivision unless and until a new number has been assigned in the manner provided above.

(Prior code § 11-2-607)

Copies of the tentative map shall be submitted by the secretary of the planning commission to the review agencies, for their review and report thereon. The review agencies shall be designated by resolution of the planning commission.

(Prior code § 11-2-608)

Upon receipt of a copy of such tentative map, each review agency shall examine the map to ascertain if the subdivision proposed thereon conforms to the requirements coming within the authoritative scope of that agency and within ten days after receipt thereof make a written report to the secretary of the planning commission.

(Prior code § 11-2-609)

The city planner, director of public works, and the city engineer shall be deemed to be and are empowered to act as a subdivision review committee. The committee shall meet and shall inform the subdivider of recommendations and requirements on design and improvements. The subdivision review committee shall report its recommendation in writing to the planning commission and mail a copy thereof to the subdivider at least four days prior to planning commission consideration.

(Prior code § 11-2-610)

A.

The planning commission shall consider the tentative map and take action to recommend to the city council that the city approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map. The commission shall make a written report on its recommendation to the city council within fifty days after filing thereof with the secretary of the planning commission. Whenever a public hearing is held pursuant to this section, notice of the time and place thereof including a general description of the location of the subdivision or proposed subdivision shall be given at least ten days before the hearing. Such notice shall be given by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.

B.

General Plan Conformance—Time for or Waiver of Report.

1.

A report as to conformity to the general plan, which is required pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government Code as the result of a proposed division of land, may be included as part of and at the same time as the action taken by the planning commission on the tentative map.

Such report is not required for a proposed subdivision which involves:

a.

The disposition of the remainder of a larger parcel which was acquired and used in part for street purposes;

b.

Acquisitions, disportions or abandonments for street widening; or

c.

Alignment projects, provided that the advisory agency expressly finds that any such disposition for street purposes, acquisitions, dispositions, abandonments for street widening, or alignment projects is of a minor nature.

(Prior code § 11-2-611)

The city council, at its next regular meeting following the receipt of the planning commission's recommendation, shall fix the meeting date at which the tentative map will be considered. Following the fixing of the meeting date, the city council shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the map within a thirty-day period. The board shall report its action to the subdivider and the planning commission not later than ten days following such action.

(Prior code § 11-2-612)

The time limit for acting and reporting on tentative maps as specified in Sections 16.20.090, 16.20.110, 16.20.120 and 16.20.150 may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the city council or planning commission, as the case may be.

(Prior code § 11-2-613)

If no action is taken by the planning commission to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a tentative map within the time limits specified in Section 16.20.110, or any authorized extension thereof, the tentative map as filed shall be deemed to be approved insofar as it complies with the State Map Act and all city ordinances and it shall be the duty of the secretary of the planning commission to certify the approval and to transmit the tentative map to the city council.

(Prior code § 11-2-614)

Upon receipt of a tentative map not acted upon by the planning commission, the city council shall set for consideration and review the map in the same manner as provided for in Section 16.20.110 to approve,

approve with conditions, or disapprove the tentative map.

(Prior code § 11-2-615)

If no action is taken by the city council within these time limits, the tentative map as filed and approved by the planning commission is deemed to be approved and it is the duty of the city clerk to so certify.

(Prior code § 11-2-616)

16.20.170 - Termination or extension of proceedings.

A.

Failure to record a final map within twenty-four months from the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map or within any extension of time thereof granted by the city council, shall terminate all proceedings. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be submitted.

B.

Upon application by the subdivider, filed with the city clerk prior to the expiration date of the tentative approval, an extension of not more than twelve months may be granted by the city council.

(Ord. 254 § 1, 1986: prior code § 11-2-617)

Chapter 16.24 - FINAL MAPS

Sections:

16.24.010 - Filing—Time limit.

A.

Within twenty-four months after the date of approval, or conditional approval, of the tentative map by the city council, or any extension thereof, the subdivider may cause the subdivision or any part thereof to be accurately surveyed and a final map to be prepared and filed. The final map shall conform to the tentative map, as approved, and shall comply with all provisions of this title.

B.

The final map shall be filed with the city clerk in sufficient time to permit the actions by the city engineer, the city council and the county clerk-recorder as required by this title and the Subdivision Map Act.

C.

See Section 16.20.170 for failure to record a final map within the specified time limits.

(Ord. 254 § 2, 1986: prior code § 11-2-701)