§ 16.08

Soledad Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Soledad

16.08.020 - Statements to accompany map.

A.

Accompanying the tentative map shall be statements by the subdivider as follows:

Statement as to existing zoning and as to proposed use;

2.

Statement as to intention of subdivider in regard to slope planting, erosion control and improvements to be constructed by him, as required in Chapter 16.24 and other laws of the city;

3.

Statement as to front yard depths and building lines;

4.

Proposed source of water supply and sewage disposal, indicating whether or not Section 16.24.080 can be complied with;

5.

Type of tree planting as required;

6.

Proposed public areas to be dedicated or scenic easements proposed;

7.

Statement as to development of lots (whether for sale as lots or fully developed house and lot);

8.

A geological report shall be submitted so that it can be determined if there are known geological hazards;

9.

An environmental impact report shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the planning commission and adopted guidelines.

(Prior code Appx. B § 14)

16.08.030 - Covenants.

A.

A copy of any condition, restrictive reservation or covenant existing or proposed shall be attached to the statements required in Section 16.08.020.

(Prior code Appx. B § 15)

16.08.040 - Tentative map—Completeness and filing.

A.

A tentative map is complete for the consideration of the city planning commission when maps or sketches have been submitted. If the tract is a portion of a larger area which may be subdivided later, the tentative map shall roughly indicate the ultimate plan for the whole.

B.

Twelve copies of a tentative map and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land shall be presented to the city clerk at least fifteen days prior to the planning commission meeting, at which the map will be formally filed, together with a fee established by the city council.

C.

The city clerk shall transmit copies of the tentative map to the city engineer, city health officer, irrigation district, utility companies serving the area, and to the District Engineer, State Division of Highways, if the subdivision is adjacent to a state highway. When the proposed subdivision is adjacent to the corporate limits of the city, a copy of the tentative map shall be submitted to the secretary of the Monterey County planning commission.

D.

Any department or agency receiving a copy of the map shall notify the planning commission, within ten days of receipt of the map, of particulars which do not conform to the requirements of this title coming within its authorized scope. Failure to so notify the planning commission shall be deemed approval of the tentative map by the respective agency.

(Prior code Appx. B § 16)

16.08.050 - Tentative map—Review by planning commission.

The planning commission shall hold a public hearing to review the proposed tentative map within the time prescribed by law. The commission shall consider all matters pertinent to approval, conditional approval, or denial of the map and shall forward its written recommendation to the city council. Such action shall be by resolution of the commission.

(Ord. 576 § 3, 2001)

16.08.055 - Tentative map—Action by city council.

A.

The city council shall act on any tentative map within the time prescribed by law unless this time period is extended by mutual consent of the city council and the subdivider. Failure to act within the time limits prescribed or agreed-upon extension shall be deemed approval of the tentative map.

B.

The city council shall consider the recommendation of the planning commission and shall determine whether a tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title and upon that basis

approve, conditionally approve, or deny approval of the map. It shall report such action directly to the subdivider, and shall also transmit to the subdivider a copy of the resolution setting forth the action of the city council on the map.

(Ord. 576 § 4, 2001)

16.08.060 - Improvement plans.

After approval or conditional approval by the city council of the tentative map of any subdivision, the subdivider shall furnish the following information to the city engineer and shall receive authorization of the city engineer before submission of the final map to the city clerk:

A.

A grading plan consisting of typical cross sections and finished grades of all lots, roads, streets and highways in the proposed new subdivision;

B.

Plan profile drawings on all streets, sewer and drainage improvements; utilities may be shown in plan only. All tracings or duplicate tracings shall be filed with the city engineer; all work submitted to and signed by the city engineer;

C.

Estimated costs of improvements to be dedicated to the city or other public agency. The cost of estimate shall include ten percent contingency;

D.

Any other pertinent information required by the conditional approval of the city council and city engineer.

(Ord. 576 § 6, 2001; Prior code Appx. B § 19)

16.08.070 - Expiration of tentative map.

A tentative map shall expire twenty-four months from the date it was approved or conditionally approved, unless it is extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.08.090.

(Ord. 441 § 1 (part), 1985: prior code Appx. B § 17.2)

16.08.080 - Extension of tentative map.

A.

Upon application of the subdivider filed prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the time at which the map expires may be extended by the city council for a period or periods not exceeding a total of three years. Such application shall be filed at least thirty days, but not more than ninety days, prior to the date of expiration and shall state the reasons for the requested extension.

B.

The city council may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the requested extension. In granting the extension the city council may impose new conditions and may revise existing conditions.

C.

Prior to acting upon an application for extension, the city council may refer the application to the planning commission for recommendation and report. The planning commission shall report within forty-five days of the council's referral.

(Ord. 441 § 1 (part), 1985: prior code Appx. B § 17.4)

Chapter 16.12 - VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS

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