Sec. 62-69. - Preliminary review.
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Prior to the filing of a tentative map, the subdivider or his authorized representative shall file with the planning director five copies of the tentative map. The planning director shall review the proposed subdivision for conformity with the map act and this chapter. The director shall confer with city staff as
necessary to make such determinations. Within ten days of receipt, the planning director shall complete the preliminary review and, in writing, notify the subdivider of any necessary corrections or modifications. The subdivider may, at his option, request a conference with the planning director for clarification of any determination made by the planning director and/or staff in the preliminary review.
(Code 1960, § 19.34)
Sec. 62-70. - Filing.
Each subdivider or his authorized representative shall file or cause to be filed with the planning director at the city hall the following documents:
(1)
Completed tentative map application along with the required number of full size copies of the tentative map determined by the planning director.
(2)
Two copies of the proposed covenants, codes, and restrictions.
(Code 1960, § 19.35)
Sec. 62-71. - Environmental review.
When divisions of land are subject to the environmental review process in accordance with the state environmental quality act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq., and the City Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) Guidelines, the planning director shall complete the process within the time limits set forth in such guidelines. The time limitation set forth in Government Code § 66452.1 for action on tentative maps may be extended to coincide with environmental review which shall be processed concurrently to assure minimum time delay.
(Code 1960, § 19.36)
Sec. 62-72. - Transmittal to public agencies and utilities.
(a)
Within five days after reviewing the tentative map and other required documents, the planning director shall transmit the tentative map to each of the following:
(1)
City engineer, two copies.
(2)
Sanger Redevelopment Agency.
(3)
Fire department.
(4)
Police department.
(5)
Public works department.
(6)
Consolidated Irrigation District.
(7)
Pacific Gas and Electric.
(8)
CONTEL.
(9)
Fresno County Health Department.
(10)
Hometown Cable.
(11)
Sanger Unified School District.
(12)
Office of intergovernmental management when required under Government Code § 12037.
(13)
Other public agencies or utilities as affected by the subdivision.
(b)
Such entities may review the tentative map and transmit any comments, recommendations, or proposed requirements thereon to the planning director who shall incorporate them into his report and recommendations to the commission. Should no comments be received within the time set forth in the map act, it shall be presumed that such other agencies and departments approve the tentative map as submitted.
(Code 1960, § 19.37)
Sec. 62-73. - Report and recommendations of planning director; service on subdivider.
The planning director shall prepare a report and recommendations which will include all comments received on the tentative map, a copy of which will be served on the subdivider three days prior to any action on the tentative map by the commission. Service may be in person or by mail. Service shall be deemed complete two days after depositing such report and recommendations in the U.S. mail.
(Code 1960, § 19.38)
Sec. 62-74. - Public hearing.
Pursuant to Government Code § 66451.3, a public hearing shall be held for all proposed divisions of land which require a parcel or final map. In addition to published notice prescribed by Government Code § 66451.3, all property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision shall be given notice of such hearing by direct mailing. The public hearing shall be held before any commission action on the tentative map.
(Code 1960, § 19.39)
Sec. 62-75. - Commission review of tentative map.
The commission shall review the tentative map considering the following:
(1)
Environmental impacts of the project.
(2)
Applicable provisions of this chapter.
(3)
Applicable provisions of the map act.
(4)
Applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance.
(5)
Where a planned unit development has been approved or tentatively approved subject to approval of a tentative map, the commission shall consider whether the tentative map conforms to such planned unit development.
(6)
Report and recommendation of the planning director.
(7)
Comments received by the public in conjunction with the public hearing.
(Code 1960, § 19.40)
Sec. 62-76. - Commission action on tentative map.
(a)
The planning commission shall approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions the tentative map and report its action in writing to the subdivider and city engineer within one calendar week after the date of decision.
(b)
At the same time, the commission shall designate the improvements which will be required under the provisions of this chapter; the dedications and irrevocable offers of dedication and the form thereof which will be required under the provisions of this chapter; and any other requirements or conditions of approval of the map.
(c)
The planning commission may further designate areas within the subdivision to be reserved for future schools, fire stations, libraries, recreational facilities or other public uses, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the subdivision map act.
(d)
The decision of the commission shall be final unless appealed to the city council in accordance with the procedure specified in subsection (e) below.
(e)
Appeal to the city council:
(1)
The applicant, the director of development services, the city manager, a member of the city council, or any interested person may, within ten days after the decision of the planning commission, file in writing with the city clerk an appeal of the decision of the planning commission to the city council. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed that there was an error or abuse of discretion by the planning commission or whereby its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record.
(2)
The council shall set a date for a public hearing on the appeal and shall provide notice for such hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and by any other means that the city clerk may deem advisable. The date for the public hearing shall not be less than ten days nor more than 40 days from the date on which the appeal was filed.
(3)
Notice shall also be given to the commission of such appeal and the commission shall submit a report to the council setting forth the reason for its action or may be represented at the hearing.
(4)
The council may affirm, reverse, or modify a decision of the commission and shall render its decision by resolution within seven days after the appeal hearing and shall cause a copy of its resolution to be mailed to the applicant within ten days from the adoption thereof.
(5)
The decision of the council shall be final unless appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction and shall have immediate effect.
(Code 1960, § 19.41; Ord. No. 975, § 1, 11-20-97)
Sec. 62-77. - Expiration of maps and extensions.
The approval or conditional approval of a tentative map shall expire 24 months from the date the map was approved or conditionally approved. Extensions of the tentative or conditional approval shall be in accordance with the provisions of the map act. In granting an extension, the planning commission may impose new conditions of approval or revise previously imposed conditions of approval.
(Code 1960, § 19.42)
Sec. 62-78. - Modification or revision of maps.
The modification or revision of an approved tentative map shall not extend the time limits imposed by the map act and this chapter. If the modification or revision requires action by the planning commission, the subdivider shall pay 50 percent of the original tentative map filing fee. The planning commission may impose new conditions of approval or revise previously imposed conditions of approval.
(Code 1960, § 19.43)
Sec. 62-79. - Fees.
Fees for environmental review and tentative map processing, appeals, requested extensions of time for tentative maps, and requests for modifications of an approved tentative map as described in this chapter shall be in the amount prescribed by resolution of the city council.
(Code 1960, § 19.44)
Secs. 62-80—62-90. - Reserved. DIVISION 3. - FINAL MAPS
Sec. 62-91. - Filing with the city.
Any time after the approval or conditional approval of the tentative subdivision map and prior to the expiration thereof, the subdivider may file with the planning director the original and five prints of the final
map completed in accordance with the subdivision map act and this chapter. Such final map shall be accompanied by:
(1)
Three sets of improvement plans.
(2)
Engineer's estimate (estimate cost of improvements).
(3)
Preliminary title report issued by a title insurance company with offices in the county issued to or for the benefit and protection of the city, showing all parties whose consent is necessary and their interest therein, except where the land included in such subdivision is registered under the land registration act; if the land is so registered, a copy of the certificate of title shall be furnished, certified.
(4)
Calculation and traverse sheets used in computing the distances, angles and courses shown on the final map and ties to existing and proposed monuments, and showing closures. Closures shall be within the allowable limits specified in this chapter.
(5)
Other documents and design calculations as may be required.
(6)
Two copies of the proposed deed restrictions, if applicable.
(7)
Fee for checking and processing final map and related documents as set forth in this chapter.
(Code 1960, § 19.51)
Sec. 62-92. - Checking and processing fees.
Fees for checking and processing maps, improvement plans, and related documents shall be in the amounts prescribed from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(Code 1960, § 19.52)
Sec. 62-93. - Transmittal to engineer.
After issuance of a receipt by the planning director for the final map and improvement plans processing fee, the director shall transmit documents to the city engineer for the final check and approval.
(Code 1960, § 19.53)
Sec. 62-94. - Size format and materials of final map.
The final map which is filed shall be in full accord with the Subdivision Map Act.
(Code 1960, § 19.54)
Sec. 62-95. - Form and content of final map.
The final map shall be accurately and legibly drawn in a professional manner in keeping with standard engineering practices, and include all the following:
(1)
When more than three sheets are used, an index shall show the entire subdivision. If more than one sheet is required, the total number of sheets comprising the final map shall be stated on each of the sheets and its relationship to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown (see section 62-67).
(2)
The tract number followed by the words "in the City of Sanger."
(3)
The names without abbreviations of all:
a.
Proposed streets.
b.
Adjoining streets.
c.
Proposed public areas.
d.
Adjacent tracts, records of survey or parcel maps.
(4)
North arrow and scale used shall be shown on each sheet except the title sheet. The scale used shall not be less than 100 feet to the inch.
(5)
All lots shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the number one with no omissions or duplications; provided, however, where the subdivision is a continuation of or an addition to an existing subdivision being the same tract number, the lot number shall commence with the number immediately following the last
highest number of the existing subdivision and in all other respects conform to the proceeding requirements. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet. No block numbers shall be used. Lots shall show net acreage to the nearest hundredth or net square footage to the nearest square foot.
(6)
Survey data:
a.
All survey data shown on the map shall be determined by a field survey made in accordance with standard practices and principals for land surveying.
b.
A traverse of the boundaries of the tract and all blocks must close within a limit of error not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet. A traverse of the interior lots of the tract must close within a limit of error not to exceed one foot in 10,000 feet.
c.
Sufficient data shall be shown so that the length and bearing of every line on the map including the centerlines of all streets can be readily determined. The radius, tangent, arc length and central angle of all curves shall be shown. The bearings of radial lines to the beginning and end of each curve shall be shown.
d.
The final map shall show the width of each street; the width of the portion being dedicated, the width of the existing dedication, and the width each side of the centerline; and the width of rights-of-way of railroads, and any other easements appearing on the map.
(7)
The final map shall show city boundaries adjoining the subdivision.
(8)
The final map shall clearly describe and show the locations of stakes, monuments or other evidence found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the tract. The map shall identify and show the locations of all new monuments.
(9)
The final map shall show the location, width, and side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. If an existing easement is not definitely located of record, a statement as to the easement shall appear on the title sheet. Public utility easements for storm drains, sewers, utilities, and other purposes shall be denoted by broken lines. Distance and bearings on the side lines of the lots which are cut by easement shall be shown as to indicate clearly the actual lengths of the lot lines. The width of the easement, the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof, and sufficient ties to locate the easement shall be clearly labeled and
identified, and if already of record, proper reference to the records shall be given. Easements being dedicated shall be so indicated in the certificate of dedication.
(10)
All streets, alleys, access rights, drainage easements, public utility easements, and other easements and parcels of land shown on the final map as intended for public use shall be offered for dedication for public use in accordance with the subdivision map act.
(11)
All property reserved for schools, fire stations, libraries, recreation facilities or other public uses shall be shown on the final map.
(12)
In addition to the certificates required by the subdivision map act, a certificate by the planning director shall be required on the final map as follows:
I hereby certify that this map substantially conforms to the tentative map as conditionally approved by the Planning Commission on ____, 19.
Planning Director Date
City of Sanger
(Code 1960, § 19.55)
Sec. 62-96. - Approval of city engineer.
(a)
The city engineer shall examine all the documents as to conformity with the tentative map, as to the sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgements, and such other matters as require checking to ensure compliance with the provisions of the subdivision map act and of this chapter.
(b)
Within 20 days after the date of receipt of the final map, the city engineer shall either approve or return one copy of the map, improvement plans or other documents to the subdivider or his engineer noting the necessary corrections. On subsequent resubmittals to the city engineer, the subdivider shall submit corrected documents and plans in duplicate. The city engineer shall respond within two weeks approving or showing required corrections. At such time as the final map, improvement plans, and other required documents are found to be in correct form and the matters shown thereon are sufficient, the city engineer shall endorse his approval thereon and transmit it to the city council for approval.
(Code 1960, § 19.56)
Sec. 62-97. - Action by the city council.
Within the time limits set forth in the map act, the city council shall approve the final map if it conforms to all the requirements of this chapter and the map act applicable at the time of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map and any rulings made thereunder, or, if it does not so conform, disapprove the map. If the city council does not approve or disapprove the map within the time prescribed in the map act, or any authorized extension thereof, and the map conforms to all the requirements and rulings, it shall be deemed approved, and the clerk of the city council shall certify its approval thereon.
(Code 1960, § 19.57)