Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Ch. 16.12 Parcel Maps

Prior to filing any tentative parcel map, the prospective subdivider shall, by appointment, meet with the director to discuss possible subdivision design, dedication requirements and any supplemental information the planning commission may require.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.010; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A. The subdivider shall file a tentative parcel map and all accompanying materials with the director. The director shall review the map and the accompanying materials and cause a report regarding the same to be forwarded to the planning commission and subdivider.

B. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the tentative parcel map. Notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to section 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66451.3). Notwithstanding the provisions of said section 66451.3, mailed notice shall be given to the subdivider and to all property owners within 500 feet of the proposed subdivision, no less than 15 calendar days prior to the hearing.

C. Dedications and reservations of property and on-site and off-site improvements may be required by the planning commission as a condition of approval as authorized by the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410 et seq.) and chapter 16.20 (Dedications and Improvements) of this title.

D. The planning commission shall review all materials submitted and shall either approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the map within 50 calendar days after the certification of the environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or the determination that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.). This time limit may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the director. Written notice of the decision of the planning commission shall be given to the subdivider.

E. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the planning commission may appeal said decision to the city council in writing within ten calendar days after said decision. A hearing before the city council shall be scheduled within 30 calendar days after such an appeal. The city council may sustain, modify, reject or overrule the planning commission decision. In any case, a decision must be rendered within ten working days after the conclusion of the appeal hearing or, if the council fails to act, the map shall be deemed to be approved.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.020; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

The content and form of tentative and final parcel maps shall be governed by the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410 et seq.) and this title, and any map preparation requirements adopted by resolution of the city council.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.030; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A. Approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel maps shall expire 24 months after such approval or conditional approval. Upon application by the subdivider, filed with the director prior to the expiration of the tentative parcel map, the planning commission may extend the date on which the map expires. Each extension granted shall not exceed 12 months and the total extension period shall not exceed three years.

B. Denial of an extension by the commission may be appealed in writing to the city council within 15 calendar days after such denial. The city council may sustain, modify, reject or overrule the planning commission decision. In any case, a decision must be rendered within ten working days after the conclusion of the appeal hearing, or if the council fails to act, the map extension shall be deemed to be approved.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.040; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A. A final parcel map prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor, along with all necessary certificates and acknowledgments, must be submitted to the director before the expiration date of the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map. If required improvements and dedications are not completed, improvement and dedication agreements must be obtained before the final parcel map can be filed.

B. The final parcel map shall be consistent with all the conditions, restrictions and corrections upon which the tentative parcel map was approved. Where possible, all conditions and restrictions shall be clearly and graphically denoted on the final parcel map. Where such conditions and/or restrictions cannot be graphically denoted, they shall be clearly and conspicuously written on the final parcel map. When a tentative parcel map is approved without conditions or corrections, the tentative parcel map may serve as the final parcel map.

C. The director shall review the final parcel map and, if found to be consistent with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410 et seq.) and this title and the conditions, restrictions and corrections of the approved tentative parcel map, the director shall cause the same to be sent to the subdivider and the county recorder within 20 working days after the time the final parcel map is submitted for approval; provided, however, that whenever dedications are required, the map shall instead be forwarded to the city council for acceptance of such dedications within the same 20-day period. If the dedications are accepted by the city council, the final map shall be sent to the subdivider and the county recorder within 15 working days after such acceptance.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.050; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

The following subdivisions may be eligible for a waiver of the requirement of a final parcel map:

A. Subdivisions described by subsections (a) through (d) of section 66426 of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66426(a)—(d));

B. Subdivisions creating four or fewer parcels.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.060; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A tentative parcel map must be filed with the director prior to initiating a request for a waiver of the final parcel map requirement.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.070; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A request for a waiver shall be made in writing and shall be signed by all the owners of record of the proposed subdivision. The request shall describe the subdivision and each proposed parcel and identify the tentative parcel map of the subdivision which has already been filed with the director. The subdivider shall supply additional information when deemed necessary by the director.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.080; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A waiver request shall not be approved unless the subdivider completes or agrees to comply with any conditions of approval as if a final parcel map were to be filed. A waiver request shall not be approved if substantial improvements or dedications will be required, the subdivision will substantially affect the rights of surrounding property owners, or the subdivision may have a significant effect on the environment.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.090; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A waiver request shall not be approved unless:

A. The planning commission approves or conditionally approves the tentative parcel map;

B. The planning commission finds that the description of the subdivision in the waiver request conforms to the approved tentative parcel map; and

C. The planning commission finds that the proposed subdivision complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this title, including, but not limited to, requirements as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability and environmental protection.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.100; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 194, § 3, 1985; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

A waiver request shall be granted or denied by the director within 60 calendar days after its filing and the subdivider shall be notified of the director's action in writing; provided, however, that this time limit may be extended by mutual agreement between the director and the subdivider.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.110; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)

When a waiver is granted, the director shall cause a certificate of waiver to be filed with the county recorder within 20 working days after the waiver is granted; provided, however, that whenever dedications are required, the certificate shall first be forwarded to the city council for acceptance of such dedications and the certificate of waiver shall be filed with the county recorder 15 working days after acceptance of such dedications by the city council. The certificate shall state that the requirement of a parcel map has been waived and that the parcels comprising the subdivision may be sold, leased, financed or transferred in full compliance with the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410 et seq.) and this title. Certificates and acknowledgments relating to dedications and improvements shall appear on the certificate of waiver whenever such certificates and acknowledgements would be required for a final parcel map pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act or this title.

(Code 1981, § 16.12.120; Ord. No. 78, 1975; Ord. No. 126, § 1, 1980; Ord. No. 320, § 7, 1997)