Soledad Municipal Code Ch. 16.08 Tentative Maps

A. This procedure applies to all subdivisions, parts of subdivisions or any division of land, except any division which qualifies as a "minor subdivision."

B. Prior to the filing of a tentative map of a subdivision a tract number shall be obtained.

C. Tentative map—data required and design: The initial action in connection with the making of a subdivision shall be the preparation of a tentative map or maps, which shall comply with Chapter 16.24 as to design, and shall include the following data:

1. A sketch, at a minimum scale of one inch equals one thousand feet, indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region;

2. Name and address of record owner and subdivider;

3. Name and address of surveyor or engineer, or person who prepared the tentative map;

4. Date, north point (generally up on the map) and scale. Minimum scale is one inch equals one hundred feet. Minimum map size is eighteen inches by twenty-six inches;

5. Names of all adjacent subdivisions; location of, names and width of adjacent streets, highways, alleys and ways, together with the type and location of street improvements on them;

6. The contour of the land, at intervals of not more than two feet if the general slope of the land is less than ten percent or of not more than five feet if the general slope of the land is greater than ten percent;

7. Sufficient data to define the boundaries of the tract, or a legal description of the tract and blue border on reverse side of map to indicate tract boundaries. Tentative map to show probable units of final map;

8. Width, approximate location and purpose of all existing and proposed easements;

9. The width and approximate grade of all streets, highways, alleys and other rights-of-way proposed for dedication or not;

10. The approximate radii of all curves;

11. All lots numbered consecutively throughout entire development; the approximate dimensions of all lots; lot areas shall be shown for all lots not rectangular in shape;

12. The approximate locations of areas subject to inundation by stormwater overflow, and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses existing and proposed;

13. The location and outline to scale of each building or structure within the subdivision, noting thereon whether or not the building or structure is to be removed from or remain in the development of the subdivision, and its future use;

14. Approximate finished elevation at street intersections;

15. The location, pipe size and approximate grades of proposed sewers, water line and underground storm drains, including the proposed location of fire hydrants and street lights;

16. The location of all trees over four inches in diameter (where stands of trees are located individual trees need not be shown, but as a group);

17. The location of existing fences, wells, cesspools, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground structures or sand, gravel or other excavation within two hundred feet of any portion of the subdivision, noting thereon whether they are to be abandoned or used.

(Prior code Appx. B § 13)

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

1. 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)