§ 17.24

It is the intent of this chapter to provide procedures whereby the tentative map for certain small and routine subdivisions requiring a parcel map may be reviewed and approved administratively by the director. A tentative map process in accordance with this chapter shall be called an "administrative parcel map."

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

A proposed subdivision will qualify for an administrative parcel map if it meets all the following criteria:

1.

The subdivision involves the creation of only two parcels with a combined area of not more than one acre.

2.

Water, wastewater and electric utilities are readily available to serve all parcels in accordance with city improvement standards.

3.

All parcels have legal frontage on a public street.

4.

The subdivision fully complies with applicable zoning standards; neither a zoning variance nor subdivision modification is required to support the subdivision.

5.

The existing parcel does not have slopes greater than twenty percent and is not encumbered by a regulatory floodplain.

6.

The map qualifies as categorically exempt under the provisions of CEQA and, therefore, is not subject to environmental review.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

A.

An application for an administrative parcel map shall be filed with the planning division in accordance with the requirements for a tentative map as specified in Section 17.20.030.

B.

The format and content of an administrative parcel map shall comply with the requirements for a tentative map as specified in Section 17.20.040, except a modified format and/or lesser data may be provided if first approved by the director as adequate to document and evaluate a particular routine subdivision and related site conditions.

C.

Processing of an administrative parcel map shall follow the requirements for a tentative map as specified in Section 17.20.050 for determining a complete application, Section 17.20.060 for distribution and comments, and Section 17.20.080 pertaining to environmental review.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

In accordance with Section 17.04.070, the director is authorized to approve, conditionally approve, or deny administrative parcel maps.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

After examining a complete application, the director shall make a determination to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny the administrative parcel map or refer it to the board of administrative review for consideration. If the application is referred to the board of administrative review, notification of the board of administrative review hearing and report distribution shall be provided as set forth in Sections 17.20.090 and 17.20.110.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

The required findings and conditions for approval of an administrative parcel map shall be the same as those as those required for a standard tentative map in Sections 17.20.120 and 17.20.130.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

If the determination is made by the director to approve or conditionally approve an administrative parcel map, a notification of the pending approval and opportunity for appeal shall be prepared in written form, specifying the nature of the proposed parcel map and reciting such conditions and limitations that may be imposed in consideration for such approval. The notice shall be sent by first-class mail to the applicant and

to all owners of property within at least 300 feet of the subdivision site. The notice shall specify a ten calendar-day period following the date of mailing, during which the director's pending approval may be appealed to the board of administrative review for consideration as provided in Section 17.04.110. If no appeal is submitted, the director's approval shall become effective at the conclusion of the noted ten-day period.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

The tentative map approval time limits and amendment provisions of Sections 17.20.140 and 17.20.160 shall apply to an administrative parcel map.

(Ord. No. 2469, § 6, 11-2-2010)

Chapter 17.28 - VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

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