§ 16.05

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 city administrator for examination as to conformity with the provisions of this title. Where discrepancies exist, the city administrator 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.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

The tentative map shall be clear and legible. The size of the sheet shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

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 one inch equals two hundred feet.

B.

The city engineer may require a different scale if complexity of detail so warrants. The maps shall be clearly and legibly reproduced.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

16.05.050 - Contents.

The tentative map shall show and contain the following information:

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 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 number 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 subdivision;

K.

Identification of lots in the proposed subdivision as to the existing or 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.

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) and a description of their proposed disposition;

M.

The locations, names, and existing rights-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 and widths 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, stormwater, irrigation canals, sewers or public utility purposes;

S.

Accurate contours shall be shown, drawn to one foot intervals. Said 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 and final point and means of disposal;

V.

Elevation of existing sewer lines at points of proposed connection;

W.

The source of water supply and the lot to be used for the community water supply, if any; and

X.

Proposed phasing of development.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

A preliminary title report and subdivider's statement shall accompany the tentative map. The subdivider's statement shall be on a form provided by the city administrator, 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 an acre);

B.

The existing and proposed use of the property;

C.

The existing and proposed zoning on 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 (if any) 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;

J.

Statement regarding other public utilities and services;

K.

Statement regarding restrictive covenants;

L.

Statement regarding whether the subdivider intends to file multiple final maps on the tentative map;

M.

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

N.

Certification by the owner that he or she is the owner of the property on the map as proposed for subdivision, has examined the map, and consents to its submission; and

O.

Deed restrictions, covenants or conditions, if any, which it may be proposed to impose on the property.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

A.

Before filing a tentative map, the subdivider or his or her authorized agent shall obtain from the Fresno County recorder 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 plat the same upon each sheet of the tentative and final map of the subdivision, and the number shall not thereafter be 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.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

Copies of the map shall be transmitted by the city administrator to the following:

A.

City administrator, two copies;

B.

City engineer, two copies;

C.

City planner, two copies;

D.

Affected regulatory agencies, one copy each;

E.

Affected school districts, one copy.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

Review of tentative maps by school districts shall comply with Section 66455.7 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

Upon receipt of a filed 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 authority scope of that agency, and within fifteen days after receipt thereof make a written report to the city administrator.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

A.

Within fifty days of the completed and accepted filing of a tentative map, or forty-five days after the certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on a tentative map, with the city administrator, the city council shall hold a public hearing, take action by written resolution to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map. The time limit for acting and reporting on a tentative map may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the city council.

B.

Notice of the time and place of any public hearing on a tentative map, including a general explanation of the tentative map and the area affected by it, shall be given by the city administrator at least ten calendar days before the hearing in the following manner:

1.

The notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city of Parlier.

2.

Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least ten days prior to the hearing to the owner of the subject real property or the owner's duly authorized agent, and to the project applicant.

3.

Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least ten days prior to the hearing to each public or private entity expected to provide water, sewage, streets, roads, schools or other essential facilities and services may be significantly affected.

4.

Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least ten days prior to the hearing to all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within three hundred feet of the real property that is the subject of the hearing.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

The council shall review the subdivision design and the map, and shall approve or deny the kind, nature and extent of the improvements and dedications to be required, and easements to be furnished by the subdivider.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

A.

The city council, at its regular meeting following receipt of the city administrator's report on a tentative map, shall fix the meeting date at which it will hold a public hearing on the tentative map. The public hearing shall be held, and a decision of the council to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map shall be made within thirty days of receipt of the report of the city administrator.

B.

Notice of the time and place of the city council hearing shall be given in the same manner as set forth in Section 16.05.110 of this chapter.

C.

The decision of the city council on a tentative map shall be by written resolution, a copy of which shall be transmitted to the subdivider not later than ten days following such decision.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

The date of approval of the tentative map shall be deemed to be the date of adoption of the resolution of the council declaring approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, provided that if the council shall fail to act on the tentative map and the approval thereof is certified by the clerk, the date of such approval shall be deemed to be upon the last day of the maximum period of time as would be allowed for action by the council as provided in this title. The date of such approval of the tentative map shall be certified by the clerk on the face of the tentative map.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

Whenever a provision of this title requires that a tentative map be filed, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed, in the manner and subject to the provisions of Chapter 4.5 of the Subdivision Map Act commencing with Section 66498.1.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

The provisions for multiple final maps shall be as set forth in Section 66456.1 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 87-2 §1(part), 1987).

Chapter 16.06 - FINAL MAPS

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