Chapter 17.836 — MASTER PARCEL MAPS

A master parcel map is a map that subdivides large tracts of land into smaller parcels for the purpose of later selling or otherwise transferring the parcels for further subdivision in accordance with the procedures specified in this title, or for the purpose of securing financing, together with planning and construction of infrastructure elements, but not for the purpose of creating either individual residential lots for sale to end-user homeowners, and not for the purpose of allowing construction or other improvements on nonresidential parcels. This definition shall be construed in a manner which fosters the purposes and intent of this chapter. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

A. In enacting these provisions for master parcel maps, the city is acting pursuant to its constitutional authority as a charter city to regulate land division where not preempted by the Subdivision Map Act. Because the Subdivision Map Act does not provide for master parcel maps, and because a process which allows such maps for the purposes set forth herein promotes the public health, safety and welfare, the city has determined to allow the creation of master parcels in said area, within the terms and conditions specified in this chapter. Master parcels created pursuant to this chapter shall be lawful parcels for purposes of transfer or encumbrance.

B. The purpose and intent of the master parcel map process is to allow subdivision of land to correspond to general plan and applicable community plan land use designations and infrastructure elements without allowing the creation of individual residential lots. For nonresidential property, while the master parcel map process may create parcels which may or may not be subdivided further, no building may be undertaken on any master parcel unless and until all other required discretionary entitlements have been lawfully obtained, as required by applicable land use and development regulations. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

Before land may be divided by a master parcel map, a tentative master parcel map shall be submitted. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the tentative master parcel map shall be processed and acted upon by the subdivision review committee, planning and design commission and city council in accordance with the provisions of chapter 17.828. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

Each person or entity holding an interest in all of the land subject to the tentative master parcel map shall have executed a development agreement in a form satisfactory to the city attorney and approved by the city council, or shall have executed the assignment and assumption agreement as provided in the said development agreement; any such agreement or agreements shall be in full force and effect as of the date of the master parcel map approval, and not in a default status. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

A. Filing of Master Parcel Map. Upon approval or conditional approval of a tentative master parcel map, the subdivider may cause a master parcel map to be prepared and recorded. No such master parcel map may be recorded after expiration of the development agreement to which the property covered by the map is subject.

B. Termination of Proceeding. Failure to record a master parcel map prior to expiration of the development agreement to which the property is subject, shall terminate all proceedings, and the tentative master parcel map shall expire. Before an expired master parcel map may be thereafter recorded, a new tentative master parcel map shall be submitted in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

Each parcel delineated on the master parcel map must have appropriate access as determined by the director of public works. Access may be granted either by easement or irrevocable offer of dedication to the city as delineated on the master parcel map, or by an agreement which specifies access easements are to be recorded with the map. (Ord. 20170009 § 24)

There is no minimum size for non-residential master parcels. The minimum size for a residential master parcel is five acres for medium and high density residential uses, and 10 acres for low density residential. Master parcels may be further subdivided into smaller master parcels, as long as the minimum size threshold is maintained. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

Boundary lines on the master parcel map shall correspond to general plan and applicable community plan land use designations and infrastructure elements. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)

The master parcel map shall be prepared and conform to the same requirements of chapter 17.832. (Ord. 2017-0009 § 24)