Pacifica Municipal Code Art. 1 General Provisions

This chapter is adopted to supplement and implement the Subdivision Map Act, Sections 66410 et seq. of the Government Code of the State, and may be cited as the "Subdivision Law of the City of Pacifica".

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate and control the division of land within the City and to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act concerning the design, improvement, and survey data of subdivisions, the form and content of all required maps provided, and the procedure to be followed in securing the official approval of the City Engineer, Department of Community Development and Services, Planning Commission, and Council regarding the maps. To accomplish this purpose, the regulations set forth in this chapter are determined to be necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare; to promote orderly growth and development and to promote open space, conservation, protection, and the proper use of land; and to ensure provision for adequate traffic circulation, utilities, and other services in the City.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

No land shall be subdivided and developed for any purpose which is not in conformity with the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and any Specific Plan of the City or permitted by the zoning provisions or other applicable provisions of this Code.

The type and intensity of land use as shown on the General Plan and Local Coastal Land Use Plan shall determine the types of streets, roads, highways, utilities, and public services which shall be provided by the subdivider.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to all or parts of subdivisions within the City and to the preparation of subdivision maps and to other maps provided for by the Subdivision Map Act. All subdivision maps shall be prepared and presented for approval as provided for in this chapter.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

This chapter shall not apply to those exceptions delineated in the Subdivision Map Act.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

Whenever, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, the land involved in any subdivision is of a size or shape, or is subject to title limitations of record, or is affected by topographical location or conditions, or is to be devoted to a use which is impossible or impracticable in the particular case for the subdivider to conform fully to the regulations contained in this chapter, the Planning Commission may make modifications as, in its opinion, are reasonably necessary or expedient and in conformity with the Subdivision Map Act. In the case of subdivisions of four (4) or less units, such determination may be made by the Director of Community Development and Services.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

All persons submitting maps as required by this chapter shall pay all fees and/or deposits as provided by this chapter and by the City's Administrative Policy establishing applicable fees and charges. Said Administrative Policy and any amendments thereto is hereby adopted by this reference as though fully set forth in this chapter.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)

(a) Prohibitions. Transactions prohibited under this title shall be those transactions enumerated in Section 66499.30 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(b) Remedies. Remedies for a violation of this title shall be those remedies enumerated in Sections 66499.32 through 66499.34 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(c) Certificates of compliance. Certificates of compliance may be issued by the City pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 66499.35 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(d) Notices of violations. The City may issue notices of violations of this title and of the Subdivision Map Act pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 66499.36 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(§ 7, Ord. 456-85, eff. December 25, 1985)