Sanger Municipal Code § 62-72 Transmittal to public agencies and utilities

The tentative map for which approval is sought for any subdivision which requires a final or parcel map shall be prepared and processed in accordance with the provisions of the map act and this chapter.

(Code 1960, § 19.31)

The tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn on one or more 18 by 26 inch sheets at a scale of not less than 100 feet to the inch. If more than one sheet is required, the total number of sheets comprising the tentative map shall be stated on each of the sheets and its relationship to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown. When more than three sheets are used, an index shall show the entire subdivision (see section 62-95).

(Code 1960, § 19.32)

(a) Specifically. Each tentative map shall contain the following information:

(1) Number of proposed subdivision map as secured from the county recorder's office preceded by the word "tentative" and date of preparation, or the number of the proposed parcel map as secured from the city planning department preceded by the word "tentative" and date of preparation.

(2) Name and address of record owner or owners.

(3) Name and address of registered engineer or land surveyor preparing the map and his registration number.

(4) The name and address of the subdivider.

(5) Sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision and its relation to existing, adjacent subdivision maps, north point, scale and approximate acreage.

(6) The boundary of the proposed subdivision as delineated by a heavy border.

(7) The name, location and width of adjacent streets and alleys.

(8) The location, names and width of proposed streets and alleys within the boundary of the proposed subdivision.

(9) Lot or parcel layout and approximate dimensions of each lot or parcel.

(10) Lots or parcels shall be numbered consecutively.

(11) Topographic contours (one-foot minimum contour interval).

(12) Proposed direction of drainage flow in streets and alleys.

(13) Boundaries of areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the locations, width and direction of flow of all watercourses, drainage channels and existing drainage structures.

(14) All physical structures including, but not limited to, buildings, trees, fences, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, power poles, etc., shall be shown on the property being subdivided; such structures shall be dimensioned and accurately located by dimension in relation to lot or parcel lines or boundary lines of the proposed subdivision.

(15) The existing use of all buildings located on the proposed subdivision and other uses of the property.

(16) Zoning district proposed subdivision lies within.

(17) Land use designation as shown on land use element of the general plan.

(18) Assessor's parcel number.

(19) Proposed method of water supply.

(20) Proposed method of sewage and sewage disposal.

(21) Proposed public area, if any.

(22) Proposed method of storm drainage disposal.

(23) The width and location of all existing and proposed public or private easements.

(24) The location, size, and description of any underground facilities such as wells, pipelines, telephone lines, septic tanks, etc.

(25) Radius of each curve.

(26) Statement of improvements and utilities proposed to be made or installed.

(27) Show all dedications and irrevocable offers of dedication on the tentative map or to be made by separate instrument.

(28) Description of how the design of the tentative map has, to the extent feasible, provided for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities as imposed by Government Code § 66473.1.

(b) Other requirements. Such of the information specified in subsection (a) of this section as may not practically be shown on the map shall be contained in a statement accompanying the tentative map.

(Code 1960, § 19.33)

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)

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)

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)

(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)

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)

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)

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)

(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)

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)

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)

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)