Chapter 22.12 — TENTATIVE MAP

Five copies of a tentative map and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land into five or more lots shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission at least ten days prior to the meeting of said commission, at which consideration is desired, together with a filing fee of twenty-five dollars.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.11, 1951)

The planning commission shall transmit copies of the tentative map of the proposed subdivision of five or more lots to the city engineer and may transmit copies thereof to other departments as it deems advisable. Upon receipt of a copy of such tentative map each department to whom or to which the same has been transmitted shall examine the said map to ascertain if same conforms to the requirements coming within the authoritive scope of such department and within five days after receipt thereof, each department shall make a written report to the planning commission. If said map conforms to the requirements coming within its authorized scope such department shall so state within its report to the planning commission. If said map does not conform to such requirements or any of them, such department shall so state in said report noting therein the particulars in which said map does not conform.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.12, 1951)

Three copies of the tentative map of proposed subdivision of any land into four or less lots shall be filed with the subdivision committee, provided, however, that the subdivision committee may require that all the provisions of this title pertaining to subdivision of five or more lots, be complied with, where it is the opinion of the subdivision committee that the intent is to ultimately subdivide into five or more lots.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.13, 1951)

Tentative maps shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches in size and to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet, unless otherwise approved by the planning commission, and shall be clearly and legibly produced.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.21, 1951)

The tentative map of a subdivision containing five or more lots shall contain the following information:

(a)

The subdivision name or number, date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision.

(b)

Name and address of record owner or owners of said subdivision.

(c)

Name and address of the subdivider.

(d)

Name, business address and number of the registered engineer or licensed surveyor, who prepared the map of said subdivision, if any.

(e)

Sufficient elevations or contours to determine the general slope of the land and the high and low points thereof.

(f)

The locations, names, width, cross-sections and approximate grades of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed subdivision and along the boundaries thereof.

(g)

The location and character of all existing or proposed public utility facilities in said subdivision or on said adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways.

(h)

The approximate widths, location and purpose of all existing or proposed easements.

(i)

Approximate lot lay-out and approximate dimensions of each lot and each to be numbered.

(j)

The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines.

(k)

Approximate location of all trees standing within the boundaries of proposed public right-of-way.

(1)

Approximate location of all area subject to inundation or storm water overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of all water courses.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.22, 1951)

The subdivider's statement to accompany the tentative map shall be in written form and shall contain the following information:

(a)

Existing use or uses of the property.

(b)

Proposed use and zoning of the property. If property is proposed to be used for more than one purpose, the area, lots or lot proposed for each type of use shall be shown on the tentative map.

(c)

Statement of the improvements and public utilities proposed to be made or installed and of the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed.

(d)

Provision for sewerage and sewage disposal.

(e)

Public areas proposed, if any.

(f)

Tree planting proposed, if any.

(g)

Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this title.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.23, 1951)

A copy of any restrictive covenants proposed shall be attached to the owner's statement.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.24, 1951)

The tentative map of a subdivision containing less than five lots shall show the dimensions of the proposed lots and any other information deemed necessary by the subdivision committee.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.24, 1951)

The planning commission shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title, and upon that basis within thirty days after the filing of the tentative map, approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the same and shall report such action direct to the subdivider and shall also transmit to the city engineer a copy of the tentative map, and a memorandum setting forth the action of the commission thereon.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.31, 1951)

The planning commission may suggest to the subdivided the advisability of dedicating suitable areas for the parks, playgrounds and schools, and other public building sites that will be required for the use of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under the plan of proposed property uses therein. In all cases the planning commission shall suggest to the subdivider such measures as will make for excellence of residential, commercial, or industrial development, and the recommended zoning there.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.32, 1951)

When the proposed subdivision contains four or less number of lots, all of which face upon a dedicated and accepted city street, the subdivision committee shall permit the omission of the requirements for a final map, in which case, a copy of the tentative map shall be transmitted to the city engineer and the assessor for filing.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.33, 1951)

The planning commission may refuse to approve a tentative map when the only practical use which can be made of the property proposed to be subdivided, is a use prohibited by ordinance, statute, law, or other valid regulation, or if the property is deemed unhealthful or unfit for human habitation or occupancy, by the health department.

(Ord. 164 N.S. § 3.34, 1951)