San Mateo Municipal Code Art. I Tentative Parcel Map

Before any land may be subdivided for which a parcel map is the permitted process for approval pursuant to this Title and a parcel map is the process chosen by a subdivider, a subdivider shall file a tentative parcel map prepared by a registered civil engineer licensed by the State to perform such work or licensed land surveyor with the Director of Community Development. Such a map shall be in full compliance with the requirements of this Title and all applicable State statutes; shall be clearly and legibly drawn on sheets of not less than eighteen by twenty-six inches nor more than thirty-six by forty-two inches in size to a scale of one inch to one hundred feet, unless the Zoning Administrator or the City Engineer finds that a larger scale will facilitate review by the City.

prior code § 139.47

Unless included in the submittal for the site development permit pursuant to Chapter 23.40, the tentative parcel map shall contain, or be accompanied by the following information:

(1) The tract name and number (if assigned); date of preparation; northpoint and scale;

(2) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of: the record owner; subdivider; and the person who prepared the map. (The registration or license number of the preparer shall also be supplied);

(3) Boundaries of the land division and area to the nearest square foot;

(4) Location, name and present width of the adjacent street;

(5) Lot, block or parcel numbers of adjacent lots and the name of the owner of record;

(6) Location of any proposed special features or reservations, if any;

(8) Existing and proposed contours as required for tentative maps;

(9) Location of any proposed public utilities and easements required for same, existing fire hydrants, power and telephone lines, and other similar utilities;

(10) Lot lines, approximate dimensions of all lots and their area to the nearest square foot;

(11) Lot or parcel numbers in consecutive sequence. (The tract name and number or other description of the land which is being subdivided or combined shall be shown shaded);

(12) Location and outline to scale of existing and proposed buildings, drives, retaining walls, swimming pools, and other structures, if known, with indication of whether existing structures are to remain or be removed. Distances between buildings, and between buildings and property lines shall also be shown;

(13) The exterior boundary of the land included within the parcel map shall be indicated by a colored border. The map shall show the definite location of the original parcel or parcels, and particularly its relation to the surrounding surveys;

(14) The outline of groves of trees and the location of all individual trees with a trunk diameter of four inches or more (twelve and five-tenths inch circumference), standing within the boundaries of the proposed land division, and any other significant vegetative cover, if any;

(15) Evidence that:

(A) The lots or parcels created from existing, recorded lots or parcels do not produce any nonconforming feature in the residual lots or parcels,

(B) Conformance with all applicable zoning and building setback requirements is feasible on all proposed lots or parcels,

(C) Any existing easements for public purposes are not rendered impractical by the creation of the proposed lots or parcels.

(D) No more building sites would be created by the proposed division of land than is permitted under the zoning requirements applicable to the area being subdivided;

(16) Such other information as may be required to fulfill the purposes of this title in relation to the particular land to be subdivided, as specified in any list compiled for the purpose.

A blank space of suitable size and shape for the certificates, conditions and approval, and other similar items shall be reserved on the title page.

prior code § 139.48

A subdivider wishing to file a tentative parcel map shall submit the map, the required information, and such other material according to Section 26.48.030 which shall apply to parcel maps.

prior code § 139.19

The zoning administrator shall follow the distribution procedures of Section 26.48.040.

Reports from outside agencies and consultants shall be governed by Section 26.48.050.

On the date set for consideration of the tentative parcel map, the Zoning Administrator shall hear the comments and the opinions of the subdivider and of his or her engineer, and any such other officers, agencies and utilities as may have submitted a report. After giving due consideration to all such reports, recommendations, comments and opinions, the Zoning Administrator shall, if compliance with this Title is found, approve, or conditionally approve the tentative parcel map. If the Zoning Administrator finds that the map does not meet the requirements of this title, he/she shall disapprove, or conditionally approve the map. In case of conditional approval, the Zoning Administrator shall require such changes as are necessary to secure compliance with this Title. The action of the Zoning Administrator shall be noted on the tentative parcel map and shall be final unless appealed as herein provided.The Zoning Administrator shall be guided in its review and action by the requirements of Sections 26.48.060 and 26.48.070 to the extent they are applicable.

prior code § 139.52

Notice of the action of the Zoning Administrator shall be reported in writing to the subdivider and the Planning Commission. The report shall be accompanied by a copy of the tentative parcel map, as approved. One copy of the tentative parcel map, accompanying data and report shall remain in the permanent files of the City and one copy of the tentative parcel map and accompanying data and report shall be transmitted to the City engineer. If the approved tentative parcel map varies considerably from the submitted tentative parcel map, the subdivider shall prepare and submit new copies, as approved.

prior code § 139-53

If the tentative parcel map is accompanied by an application for a planning approval subject to Planning Commission or Council action pursuant to Title 27 or site development permit subject to Planning Commission or Council action pursuant to Title 23, the tentative map shall not be final with the Zoning Administrator, but shall instead be forwarded by the Zoning Administrator with recommendations to the Commission for action by the Commission on both the tentative parcel map and the planning or site development application, and if required by Title 27, forwarding to the Council for its action.

The provisions of Section 26.48.130 of this code shall govern the withdrawal of parcel maps.

If the City approves a planning action pursuant to Title 27 subject to a condition that the applicant file and record a parcel map, the City Engineer may waive the preparation and filing of a tentative parcel map if the City Engineer determines that the planning approval has already fulfilled the requirements contained in this chapter for delineation and disclosure of information about the affected property.