Chapter 16.08 — TENTATIVE MAPS

Tentative maps shall be prepared and processed in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and with the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 39-50)

The subdivider shall apply for a map number prior to submission of a tentative map. Map numbers shall be assigned by the County Engineer. (Prior code § 39-51)

Each tentative map shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:

• A. Tentative maps shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or a licensed surveyor.

• B. Each tentative map shall clearly show the details of the plan thereon. Whenever practicable, map sheets should be no less than 18 by 26 inches. In no case shall the scale be less than one inch to 200 feet.

• C. The Director of Planning shall determine the number of copies of a tentative map which a subdivider shall submit. One copy shall be a reproducible print of a type approved by the City Engineer.

(Prior code § 39-52)

Each tentative map shall show and contain the following information:

• A. The assigned map number.

• B. The date of preparation, north point and scale.

• C. The boundary of the division of land and of the design unit, if not identical to the boundary of the division of land, shown to scale and tied to a known point.

• D. A key map indicating the location of the proposed division of land in relation to the surrounding area.

• E. The approximate contours showing existing topography.

• F. The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of each watercourse.

• G. The approximate location of all trees standing within the boundaries of proposed rights-ofway.

• H. The location, width, approximate grade and center line radius of existing and proposed

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City of Paramount, CA

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§ 16.08.040

§ 16.08.050

streets, alleys, highways, ways and easements which are within or adjacent to the proposed design unit.

• I. The existing street improvements, including drainage structures.

• J. Actual names for existing streets or highways and an identifying letter for proposed streets or highways.

• K. A label or identifying note for existing or proposed easements other than streets or highways.

• L. The approximate layout of lots, including approximate dimensions and lot numbers, and where pads are proposed for building sites, the approximate finish grade.

• M. The approximate location of existing structures, shown to scale, within or immediately adjacent to the design unit. Show house numbers, and label each structure with the proposed disposition.

• N. The general location of all proposed buildings and structures which are to be divided into units of air space and the means of access thereto where the design unit consists of a condominium or community apartment project.

• O. If necessary, a generalized plan of proposed development adjacent to the design unit showing the compatibility of the design unit with existing and future development in the neighborhood.

(Prior code § 39-53)

• A. Each tentative map shall be submitted with written statements containing the following information and acknowledgments:

  1. The name and address of the subdivider.

  2. The name, address and license or registration number of the person who prepared the tentative map or who directed the preparation of the tentative map.

  3. A statement by a person holding a proprietary interest in the parcel or parcels comprising the design unit, consenting to the submission of the tentative map, except that a public agency, after initiating a Resolution of Necessity may authorize the submission of the tentative map without the consent of person(s) holding proprietary interests.

  4. The proposed use of parcels shown on the tentative map.

  5. The interest which the subdivider proposes to convey in parcels shown on the tentative map.

  6. A copy of conditions, covenants and restrictions proposed by the subdivider, if any.

  7. A statement detailing the arrangements which the subdivider proposes to make for the operation and maintenance of common parcels and easements, if any.

  8. The source of water supply, if any, and the proposed method of sewage disposal.

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.08.050

SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.08.090

9. The results of percolation tests, if required, performed in accordance with the standards of the Health Officer, where a private system of sewage disposal is proposed.

10. A geological or soils report or both, if required by the City Engineer, prepared by a geologist qualified by the County Geological Qualifications Board, stating the effect of geological or soil conditions on the proposed development.

• B. Any of the information required by paragraphs 1 through 4 and 8 may be shown on the tentative map. The written statements required by this section shall become a part of the tentative map upon submission to the Director of Planning.

• (Prior code § 39-54)

Prior to the submission of a final map for the purpose of reverting to acreage land previously subdivided, a tentative map shall be prepared and processed in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and with the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 39-55)

Tentative maps and required written statements shall be submitted to the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall distribute copies of tentative maps and, where appropriate, required written statements to the following:

• A. Each member of the Division of Land Committee.

• B. A City requesting extraterritorial review of tentative maps pursuant to Section 11528 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Prior code § 39-56)

The Division of Land Committee shall meet to confer and make recommendations on tentative maps within 30 days subsequent to the date of submission thereof. Division of Land Committee meetings shall be open to the public and the subdivider, authorized agent or any other interested party who may appear to present any matters relevant to the proceedings. (Prior code § 39-57)

• A. The Director of Planning shall prepare a written report, setting forth the recommendations of the Division of Land Committee and the contents of departmental reports submitted to the Director at or prior to Division of Land Committee meetings by City officers or departments or other interested agencies. The Director shall transmit his or her report together with a copy of the tentative map to the advisory agency.

• B. The Director of Planning shall provide the subdivider with a copy of the Director's report prior to final action on the tentative map by the advisory agency. If the subdivider or authorized representative does not receive the report in person, this provision shall be deemed accomplished when the Director's report is placed in the mail, bearing the proper

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.08.090

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§ 16.08.140

postage, and directed to the subdivider at his or her designated address. (Prior code § 39-58)

The advisory agency shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove tentative maps within 50 days of the date of their submission and shall report such action directly to the subdivider. Action on tentative maps shall be taken at a public meeting at which the subdivider, authorized representative or any other interested party may appear and present any matters relevant to the proposed division of land.

(Prior code § 39-59)

The advisory agency may grant variances to the provisions of this title which it determines are warranted because of the size or shape of the division of land, unusual physical conditions, title restrictions, the proposed use of one or more parcels or the nature of the interest to be conveyed in parcels created by the proposed division of land. The advisory agency shall report its findings on all variances in writing, stating the grounds for each variance. The report shall be attached to the advisory agency's report on the tentative map and shall become a part thereof. No variance shall be granted which has the effect of negating the provisions of an ordinance of this City other than this title or that which is inconsistent with the provisions of State law. (Prior code § 39-61)

• A. The subdivider, or any interested person adversely affected by a decision of the advisory agency with respect to a tentative map, may appeal such action to the legislative body.

• B. Any such appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the legislative body within 15 days after the action of the advisory agency from which the appeal is being taken.

• C. Upon the filing of an appeal, the legislative body shall set the matter for hearing. Such hearing shall be held within 30 days after the date of filing the appeal. Within 10 days following the conclusion of the hearing, the legislative body shall render its decision on the appeal.

• D. If the legislative body fails to act upon an appeal within the time limit specified in this chapter, the tentative map, insofar as it complies with applicable requirements of this title, shall be deemed to be approved or conditionally approved as last approved or conditionally approved, and it shall be the duty of the clerk of the legislative body to certify such approval.

(Prior code § 39-63)

The time limits for acting and reporting on tentative maps and appeals as specified in this chapter and by the Subdivision Map Act may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the advisory agency or the City Council as the case may be. (Prior code § 39-64)

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.08.140 SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.08.160

The advisory agency or the City Council shall deny approval of a final or tentative subdivision 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 governing body 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. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.

(Prior code § 39-65)

If a division of land contains five or more lots, the advisory agency shall forward a copy of the conditions of approval of the tentative map to the State Real Estate Commissioner. (Prior code § 39-66)

For every application for a boundary line adjustment, the subdivider shall submit the designated number of copies of a tentative parcel map and required written statements to the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning shall distribute copies of the tentative parcel maps and, where appropriate, require written statement to the City, requesting extraterritorial review of tentative parcel maps pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 3 of the Subdivision Map Act and other agencies or school districts who, in the opinion of the Director of Planning, would have an interest in said proposed map. Boundary line adjustments shall be processed in the following manner:

• A. Review. The Director of Planning shall review, approve, conditionally approve or deny the tentative parcel map within 30 days subsequent to submission thereof. The Director of Planning may approve or conditionally approve the proposed lot line adjustment if he or she finds that it conforms to all of the following requirements:

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.08.160

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§ 16.08.170

1. Does not create any new parcel;

2. Does not reduce the area or width of any lot in any zone below the minimum requirement of the zone;

3. Does not cut off any lot or parcel from frontage on a public utility easement or create a need for utility easements;

4. Does not cut off any lot or parcel from any utility service available immediately prior to the division of land;

5. Does not cause an existing building to be in violation of the existing zoning ordinance, building code or State housing law by reason of its proximity to or encroachment on a proposed new lot line;

6. Does not create a new key lot or parcel in any zone;

7. No new public street or easement or extension of any existing public street or easement is required.

• B. Report Required. The Director of Planning shall set forth his or her findings and decisions by formal notice to the subdivider not more than five days after rendering his or her decision. The subdivider upon receipt of the Director of Planning's decision may, within 10 days after the date of the decision so rendered, appeal the Director of Planning's decision to the Planning Commission. In this event, the Director of Planning shall refer the matter to the Planning Commission and shall process such appeal in accordance with Section 66452.5, Article 2, Chapter 3, of the Subdivision Map Act. The Planning Commission shall render their decisions within seven days after conclusion of their respective hearings.

• (Prior code § 39-67)

Whenever a public hearing is held pursuant to this title 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 10 days before the hearing. Such notice shall be given by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the local agency, or if there is none, by posting the notice in at least three public places in the local agency, or if the subdivision lies within a city, published in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County and circulated in the City. In addition to notice by publication, a local agency may give notice of the hearing in such manner as it may deem necessary or desirable, as provided by local ordinance. Any interested person may appear at such a hearing and shall be heard. (Prior code § 39-68)

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.12.010

SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.12.030