§ 16.18

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standard procedures for processing applications under this chapter consistent to the extent possible with the standard procedure for other development permits in the city. This chapter supplements the procedures in the Subdivision Map Act and elsewhere in this title. Applications for tentative maps, tentative parcel maps, lot line adjustments (certificates of exception), and extensions, modifications and appeals of such permits, shall be processed according to the standard procedure of Chapter 17.80 of this code, except as otherwise provided by the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.

(Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

The decision maker for all applications and other actions under this chapter shall be the advisory agency, as defined in this title. The advisory agency functions as the advisory agency under the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 7022 § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

The term "permits" as used in this title refers to decisions on applications for tentative maps, tentative parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and extensions of any such permits, regardless of whether such actions are considered discretionary or ministerial under California law.

(Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

Notice for public hearings on applications for tentative maps, tentative parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and any extensions, modifications or appeals thereof shall be given according to the standard notice procedure of Chapter 17.80.

(Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

16.18.060 - Period of validity, renewals and extensions.

A.

Period of Validity. Approved tentative maps and tentative parcel maps shall be valid for the period of time prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act, and shall expire and be void at the end of that period unless:

1.

The map has been renewed by the director as authorized in this chapter; or

2.

An application for extension has been filed, as authorized by this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act; or

3.

A final map or a parcel map has been filed with the city engineer.

All other permits shall be valid for a period of 2 years from the date of approval.

B.

Renewal. An approved permit may be renewed once for a maximum of 1 year by the director without notice or public hearing upon determination that the findings and conditions of the original approval still apply. A renewal request shall be made in writing prior to expiration of the permit.

C.

Extensions. Applicants may apply for extensions of approved tentative maps and tentative parcel maps, for up to the maximum period of time specified in the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

Permits and other actions under this chapter shall be effective on the dates provided under the Subdivision Map Act; or, if no date is so specified, 10 days after the date of the decision, unless the decision is appealed prior to the effective date.

(Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

Any interested person may appeal from any decision of the advisory body to the city council. The appeal shall be filed with the city clerk within 10 days after the action of the advisory body from which the appeal is being taken. The appeal shall be considered at a public hearing, noticed as required by the Subdivision Map Act and the procedures for such hearing shall be as generally set forth in Section 17.72.050.

The city council has authority to call for review any decision of the advisory body. The request shall be filed with the city clerk within 10 days after the action of the advisory body from which the call for review is being taken. The procedures for such a call for review shall be as set forth in Section 17.72.060. The call for review shall be considered at a public hearing, noticed as required by the Subdivision Map Act and the procedures for such hearing shall be as generally set forth in Section 17.72.050.

(Ord. 7009 § 3, 2005: Ord. 6989 § 1, 2004: Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

The city council shall adopt by resolution a schedule of fees and charges for the various services, permits, licenses, reviews, inspections, applications, approvals, extensions, appeals, filings and other actions required or provided for under this title or required by federal or state law or regulation and pertaining to any action specified in this title. No action shall be taken with regard to any such service, permit, license, review, inspection, application, approval, extension, appeal, filing or other action until payment of the applicable charge is made to the city.

(Ord. 6610 § 5 (part), 1994)

Chapter 16.20 - TENTATIVE MAPS