Sierra County Municipal Code Ch. 23.09 Tentative Parcel Maps

The form and contents, submittal and approval of applications for tentative parcel maps shall be governed by the provisions of this section. (Formerly 23.09.001)

A tentative parcel map shall be required for every parcel map and shall be required for parcel maps for which a waiver is sought. (Formerly 23.09.002)

A tentative parcel map shall be prepared in a manner acceptable to the department and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. The form, contents and the accompanying data and reports shall comply with and be consistent with Chapter 23.06 SCC. (Formerly 23.09.003)

The application for a tentative parcel map shall be filed with the department for review in accordance with the provisions of SCC 23.06.060. (Formerly 23.09.004)

A. Upon receipt of a tentative parcel map application that is determined by the department to be complete, the department shall prepare a report and set the matter for a public hearing before the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 23.03 SCC. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in circumstances in which the tentative parcel map is processed along with a legislative approval, the Planning Commission shall act in an advisory capacity and the Board shall act upon the map.

B. The hearing shall be noticed and held in accordance with the provisions of SCC 20.05.130.

C. The tentative parcel map may be approved, conditionally approved or denied by the Planning Commission, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions and findings set forth in SCC 23.06.090 and the standards specified in this title.

D. A copy of the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map and any approved conditions shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Works. (Formerly 23.09.005)

Appeals of the Planning Commission action with respect to the tentative parcel map shall be made to the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions of SCC 20.05.130. (Formerly 23.09.006)

The approval or conditional approval of a tentative parcel map shall expire 24 months from its approval by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors, whichever occurs last, unless the expiration date is extended in accordance with the provisions of Cal. Gov’t. Code § 66463.5. The subdivider may request extensions of the expiration date up to a maximum of five years for action in accordance with the provisions of SCC 23.06.180. The Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny the request for an extension. The subdivider or any interested person adversely affected may within 15 days of a decision on an extension appeal the action of the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions of SCC 20.05.130. (Formerly 23.09.007)

Amendments which are not in substantial compliance with the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map or conditions of approval shall be in accordance with the provisions for processing a tentative parcel map as set forth in this section. (Formerly 23.09.008)