Division 8 — Reversion to Acreage

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

The purpose of these procedures is to establish a process for processing petitions for reversion of a subdivided real property to acreage and to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act , Chapter 6, Article 1.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

Proceedings for Reversion to Acreage may be initiated by the City Council or by petition of all the owners of record of the real property within a subdivision created by a parcel map or final map.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

An applicant shall file for a Petition for Reversion to Acreage in accordance with Section 112.0102. The content and form of a Petition for Reversion to Acreage shall conform to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Development Manual.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

A decision on a Petition for Reversion to Acreage shall be made in accordance with Process Five.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

Subdivided real property may be reverted to acreage only if the decision maker makes the following findings :

• (a) Dedications or offers of dedication to be vacated or abandoned by the reversion to acreage are unnecessary for present or prospective public purposes; and

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• (b) One of the following facts exists:

  • (1) All owners of an interest in the real property within the subdivision have consented to the reversion;

  • (2) None of the improvements required as map conditions have been made within 2 years from the date the final or parcel map was filed for record, or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements, whichever is later; or

  • (3) No lots shown on the final or parcel map have been sold within 5 years from the date the map was recorded.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

After approval of a Reversion Map or a Parcel Map , if one is prepared pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act , Section 66499.20 1/4, the City shall provide the resolution, map, and any accompanying documents to the County Recorder for recordation. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

When a reversion is effective, all unused fees and deposits shall be returned and all improvement security shall be released by the City Manager, except those reserved pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act , Section 66499.17. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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Article 5: Subdivision Procedures