San Francisco County Municipal Code Art. 4 Tentative Maps

Sec. 1320. Pre-filing Conference. Sec. 1321. Application Packet. Sec. 1322. Tentative Map. Sec. 1323. Tentative Map Documents. Sec. 1324. Filing. Sec. 1325. Referral to Other Agencies. Sec. 1326. Time Limit for Agency Review. Sec. 1327. Agency Report. Sec. 1328. Subdivision Conference. Sec. 1329. County Surveyor's Consolidated Report. Sec. 1331. Advisory Agency's Report. Sec. 1332. Hearings on Conversions; Master Plan. Sec. 1333.1. Vesting Tentative Map Authorized. Sec. 1333.2. Vesting Tentative Map Requirements. Sec. 1333.3. Rights Conveyed. Sec. 1333.4. Inconsistency with Ordinances and Other Standards. Sec. 1333.5. Conditions.

SEC. 1320. PRE-FILING CONFERENCE. Prior to filing a Tentative Map, the subdivider may elect to submit to the County Surveyor preliminary maps, plans and other data concerning a proposed subdivision. Within 14 days after the receipt of said material, the County Surveyor will hold a conference with the subdivider, City Planning and any other interested agencies to discuss the proposed subdivision. This procedure is optional and does not waive the requirements for filing a Tentative Map. (Amended by Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004)

SEC. 1321. APPLICATION PACKET. The initial action in connection with the making of any subdivision for which a Tentative Map is required shall be the preparation of the Application Packet. Sections 1322 and 1323, and with respect to vesting tentative maps Sections 1333.2, of this Code cover the preparation of the component parts of said Application Packet. (Amended by Ord. 576-85, App. 12/27/85) SEC. 1322. TENTATIVE MAP. (a) The Tentative Map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or a registered land-surveyor. (b) the Tentative Map shall contain the following data, in sufficient detail to enable the Director and other agencies to evaluate the proposed subdivision: (1) Title; (2) Explanatory Notes; and (3) Topographic Map of the proposed subdivision and adjacent lands showing the existing conditions and the proposed changes. (c) The Tentative Map shall conform to the Subdivision Regulations regarding detailed format and contents. SEC. 1323. TENTATIVE MAP DOCUMENTS. (a) Statement. A written statement shall contain the following information: (1) Existing use or uses of the property, including whether or not there are existing tenancies and the conditions and terms thereof; (2) Description of the proposed subdivision, including the number of lots or units, their sizes and intended uses, nature of the development, and the total area of the development represented by each use; (3) The improvements proposed to be constructed or installed and the tentative schedule for the start and completion thereof; (4) Whether the subdivider intends to file a Final Map or a Parcel Map; (5) Description of variances and exceptions that are requested; and (6) Certification that the subdivider or his or her agent shall not retain any right, title or interest in any common area or areas or facilities of the subdivision and its amenities, except those common areas in which the subdivider retains an individual interest by virtue of ownership of one or more of the units. (b) Environmental Evaluation Data. Data shall be supplied on the appropriate City Planning forms for an Environmental Impact Evaluation or in appropriate format to satisfy requirements for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Amended by Ord. 337-79, App. 7/6/79) SEC. 1324. FILING. (a) The Application Packet, together with the initial fee payment, shall be filed with the County Surveyor. (b) The date of filing shall be the date when a complete Application Packet has been accepted by the County Surveyor. (c) Upon date of filing the Application Packet shall become a Public Record. (Amended by Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004) SEC. 1325. REFERRAL TO OTHER AGENCIES.

Within three working days after the Application Packet has been filed with the County Surveyor, the County Surveyor shall forward copies to City Planning, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Building Inspection, the Human Rights Commission and other appropriate government agencies for their review. (Amended by Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004) SEC. 1326. TIME LIMIT FOR AGENCY REVIEW. (a) The time limit for agency review shall 30 days from the date of receipt by said agency of a copy of the Application Packet. (b) The time limit for agency review may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the County Surveyor. (Amended by Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004) SEC. 1327. AGENCY REPORT. Each reviewing agency shall report, in writing, to the County Surveyor, with a copy to the subdivider, its findings on and recommendation for approval, conditional approval or denial of an Application Packet. City Planning's report shall include a finding on consistency with the Master Plan. The Bureau of Building Inspection's report shall include a finding on the necessity of a Preliminary Report. (Amended by Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004) SEC. 1328. SUBDIVISION CONFERENCE. Within six days after all agency reports have been received or after expiration of the review time limits or any mutually agreed extension thereof, the County Surveyor at his or her discretion may hold a subdivision conference to discuss the reports submitted. Written notice of such conference shall be sent to the subdivider, to all agencies who have submitted a report, and to other persons and organizations who have expressed an interest in the proposed subdivision. (Amended by Ord. 427-85, App. 9/12/85; Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004) SEC. 1329. COUNTY SURVEYOR'S CONSOLIDATED REPORT. (a) Whenever a subdivision conference is required, the County Surveyor shall submit to the Director a written report on the findings and recommendations discussed in the conference, attaching thereto copies of the reports from other agencies. A copy of said report shall be sent to each participant in the subdivision conference. Said report shall be submitted to the Director within four days after the subdivision conference. (b) Whenever a public hearing is required, the County Surveyor shall submit to the Director, with a copy to the subdivider, a written report on the findings and recommendations received from the reviewing agencies, attaching thereto copies of the reports from said agencies. Said report shall be submitted within five days after expiration of the review time limits. (Amended by Ord. 284-04, File No. 041355, App. 12/14/2004) SEC. 1331. ADVISORY AGENCY'S REPORT. (a) Within 50 days after the filing of the Tentative Map, unless the time has been extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the Director, the Director shall report in writing on said map to the subdivider. Said report shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the Tentative Map. If the map is disapproved, the report shall also state the reasons for disapproval. (b) Copies of the Director's report shall be sent to all agencies that submitted a report and to the Board.

SEC. 1332. HEARINGS ON CONVERSIONS; MASTER PLAN. (a) The City Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing in the case of Conversions of five or more units which include one or more residential units. The City Planning Department shall give notice of such hearings as provided in Section 1313(b). (b) Whenever a property is to be subdivided, the Department of City Planning shall report on the question of consistency of the subdivision with the Master Plan. (c) The Director shall disapprove the proposed subdivision when the Department of City Planning finds that the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the Master Plan, subject to any decision on appeal by the Board of Supervisors. (d) When the Department of City Planning finds, subject to any decision on appeal by the Board of Supervisors, or when the Board of Supervisors finds, that a proposed subdivision will be consistent with the Master Plan only upon compliance with certain conditions, the Director shall incorporate said conditions in his or her conditional approval of the proposed subdivision. (Amended by Ord. 427-85, App. 9/12/85)

(a) With respect to any subdivision for which a tentative map and final map are required under this Code, the subdivider may file instead a vesting tentative map and final map. With respect to any subdivision for which a parcel map is required under this Code, the subdivider may file instead a vesting tentative map and final map. (b) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 1333.2 through 1333.5 of this Code, a vesting tentative map shall be subject to the same procedures, requirements and other Code provisions as any other tentative map. (Amended by Ord. 576-85, App. 12/27/85; Ord. 38-88, App. 2/8/88)

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements otherwise applicable to tentative maps, any subdivider applying for approval of a vesting tentative map shall also file with the Department of Public Works: (1) A site survey signed by a licensed surveyor or licensed engineer; (2) Plot plans showing: (i) the location and scale of all structures existing or to be constructed or improved within the subdivision, and (ii) the location and scale of all structures on adjoining property, including the front and rear walls of all structures; (3) Floor plans, elevations, sections, a parking plan and a roof plan for all structures existing or to be constructed or improved within the subdivision; (4) Plan showing all landscaping, tree planting, off-street parking and screening existing or to be constructed or improved within the subdivision and on adjacent public rights-of-way; and (5) Evidence that the proposed subdivider has obtained all of the following which will be sought or required in connection with the proposed subdivision or its design or improvements: (A) Zoning reclassification(s) and amendment(s), including any such action affecting the existence, boundary or restrictions of a historic or conservation district; (B) Amendments to the Master Plan, including any applicable institutional master plan; (C) Conditional use approval(s) under the City Planning Code; (D) Variance(s) or exception(s) under the City Planning Code; (E) Amendment, repeal or adoption of setback(s); (F) Completion of, or approval by the public entities involved of any vacation of a public street or other conveyance of public property or right-of-way which is proposed; (G) Issuance or final approval of any special use, any coastal zone or Bay Conservation and Development Commission permission, any certificate of appropriateness under Article 10 of the City Planning Code or any other permit, license or approval, other

than a building, site, demolition or other permit under the Building Code, which is prerequisite to carrying out the subdivision or its proposed design or improvements; and (6) A complete application for environmental evaluation of the proposed subdivision and all development proposed on the site. (b) No vesting tentative map application shall be complete until all the material specified by the preceding sentence has been received by the Department of Public Works. Failure to have obtained any item required by Subsection (a)(5) of this Section prior to applying for a vesting tentative map shall be grounds for disapproval of a vesting tentative map application. Application for, or approval of, any such item affecting the subdivision; which item was not contained in the application for a vesting tentative map may be grounds to invalidate the map and to deny any subsequent permit, license or approval for the subdivision where approval of the item would substantially affect the subdivision or the conditions of its approval. (Added by Ord. 576-85, App. 12/27/85)

(a) Approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development as provided, and only to the extent provided, in Section 66498.1(b) of the California Government Code, subject to Sections 66498.1(c) and 66498.1(d) of the California Government Code and the limitations and conditions thereof. (b) The right referred to in Subsection (a) shall expire if a final map is not approved before expiration of the related vesting tentative map under California Government Code Section 66452.6. If a final map is approved, the right referred to shall continue during the following periods of time: (1) One year from recording of the approved final map. Where several final maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, this initial time period shall begin for each when the final map for that phase is recorded. Where the City uses more than 30 days to process a completed application for a grading permit, this initial time period shall be extended by the processing time, counted from the date the application was completed. (2) An additional period of not more than one year, if the proposed subdivider applies for such an extension at any time before the expiration of the period provided in Subsection (b)(1), and if the Department of Public Works determines that such extension will not prejudice the interests of the public or other private parties. If the Department of Public Works does not approve an application for extension within 30 days after receiving it, it shall be deemed disapproved. The proposed subdivider may appeal by filing a written appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors not later then 15 days after the disapproval. Any such appeal shall be heard at the time and under the procedural rules then applicable to appeals from denial of tentative maps. (3) If the subdivider submits a complete building or site permit application before the expiration of the applicable period stated in Subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2), the period during which that application is being processed and the period of the life of any corresponding permit, or any extension thereof. For purposes of this subsection, no permit application shall be complete until any required corresponding application for environmental evaluation has been completed and received by the Department of City Planning. (Added by Ord. 576-85, App. 12/27/85)

STANDARDS. (a) Whenever a proposed subdivider files a proposed vesting tentative map for a subdivision whose intended development is inconsistent with the Planning Code, that inconsistency shall be noted on the proposed map. The City may deny such a map based on the inconsistency. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, a property owner or his or her designee may seek approvals or permits for development which depart from the ordinances, policies or standards applicable under Section 1333.3(a), and the City may grant such approvals or issue such permits to the extent permitted by otherwise applicable law. (Added by Ord. 576-85, App. 12/27/85)

(a) Conditions on approval of a vesting tentative map may relate wholly or in part to any improvements or structures which may be constructed within, or associated with, the subdivision, as well as to the subdivision itself.

(b) Conditions may be required to be fulfilled before or after such filing of the related final or parcel map. Where such conditions are to be fulfilled after filing of the related final map, the subdivider shall furnish security for performance including but not limited to security satisfying the requirements of California Government Code Section 66499. (Added by Ord. 576-85, App. 12/27/85)