§ 16.08

Each subdivision created in the city, including condominium conversions, shall conform to the regulations in this title.

(Ord. 744 § 1 (part), 2005)

16.08.020 - Exception—Lot line adjustment.

A.

A lot line adjustment is as defined in Chapter 16.04 of this title.

B.

This title does not apply to a lot line adjustment provided:

No additional parcels are created;

2.

The resulting parcels conform to the zoning ordinance and Title (Buildings and Construction) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code;

3.

The resulting parcels do not interfere with existing utilities, infrastructure or easements;

4.

Real property taxes have been prepaid;

5.

The adjustment is approved by the department;

6.

The owner prepares a deed and plat map. However, if a record of survey is required under Business and Professions Code Section 8762, the owner shall prepare a record of survey; and

7.

The city approves and the county recorder records a deed and plat map or a record of survey.

(Ord. 744 § 1 (part), 2005)

A.

Tentative and final maps—Major subdivisions. A tentative map and a final map are required for a major subdivision, that is, a division of land proposed to be divided into five or more parcels (including five or more condominiums, a community apartment project containing five or more parcels, or for the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing five or more dwelling units) as determined by the department.

B.

However, a tentative map and a parcel map (but not a final map) are required for a major subdivision where:

1.

The land before division contains fewer than five acres, each parcel created by the division abuts upon a maintained public street or highway, and no dedications or improvements are required by the city council; or

2.

Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of twenty acres or more and has an approved access to a maintained public street or highway; or

3.

The land consists of a parcel or parcels of land having approved access to a public street or highway which comprises part of a tract of land zoned for industrial or commercial development and which has the approval of the city council as to street alignments and widths; or

4.

Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of not less than forty acres or is not less than a quarter of a quarter section.

5.

The land being subdivided is solely for the creation of an environmental subdivision.

(Ord. 744 § 1 (part), 2005)

16.08.040 - Division of land—Four or fewer parcels.

A.

Tentative and parcel maps—Minor subdivisions. A tentative map and parcel map are required for minor subdivisions.

B.

Tentative and parcel maps are not required for:

1.

The subdivision of a portion of the operating right-of-way of a railroad corporation, defined by Section 230 of the State Public Utilities Code, which is created by a short-term lease terminable by either party on not more than thirty days notice in writing;

2.

Land conveyed to or from a governmental agency, public entity or public utility, or for land conveyed to a subsidiary of a public utility for conveyance to such public utility for right-of-way, unless a showing is made by the department in individual cases, upon substantial evidence, that public policy necessitates a parcel map.

(Ord. 744 § 1 (part), 2005)

A plat map, in a form as required by the city engineer, and a certificate of compliance, in accordance with Section 16.08.020 above, shall be required for lot line adjustments, mergers, certificates of compliance and parcel map waivers.

(Ord. 744 § 1 (part), 2005)

All persons submitting maps as required by this chapter shall pay all fees and/or deposits as set by council resolution.

(Ord. 744 § 1 (part), 2005)

Chapter 16.10 - SUBDIVISION OF FIVE OR MORE PARCELS