Chapter 4 — SUBDIVISION MAPS

• A. A parcel map shall be filed with the county recorder within 24 months unless a time extension is granted as provided by state law. This time shall commence to run from the date of approval of the tentative map by the planning commission or in the case in which the action of the planning commission is appealed to the city council, from the date of approval by the city council.

• B. To record a parcel map, a registered engineer or licensed surveyor shall submit to the city engineer two prints of the proposed parcel map, together with the city engineer's checking fees as the same are established by the city council. The parcel map shall be prepared in conformance with Government Code sections 66444 through 66450 , inclusive, and, in the case of a parcel map showing a division of land into five or more parcels as authorized under Government Code section 66426(a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) , the parcel map shall be based upon a survey which has been monumented in the same manner as required in section 12-5-1 of this title for a final map. All parcel maps shall show the net acreage of all parcels which are 1/2 acre or larger in size.

• C. Each department or agency affected by conditions of approval imposed on the division shall file written clearance notice with the city engineer certifying that the requirements of the department or agency have been satisfied. The city engineer shall also obtain written notice from the city clerk that all required bonds and cash deposits have been received by him or her.

• D. Where the subdivider desires to obtain approval of alterations on the parcel map from the approved tentative map or of changes made to conditions imposed as conditions of approval of the tentative map, he or she shall petition, in writing, the subdivision committee for its consideration of such alterations or changes and submit with the petition the number of parcel map prints requested by the city engineer. Changes and alterations shall be approved in the same manner as the original tentative map was approved.

• E. When the city engineer is satisfied that the map is technically correct, conforms to the approved tentative map or any approved alterations thereof, complies with all applicable laws and regulations, that all departments and agencies have certified that the requirements have been satisfied and that all bonds or cash deposits have been received by the city clerk, the city engineer shall notify in writing the engineer or surveyor who prepared the map and request delivery of the original tracing of the parcel map. The city engineer shall execute his or her certification on the original tracings of the parcel map as provided in Government Code section 66450 and shall transmit the same to the county recorder.

• (Ord. 86-37, 1986)

• A. Advisory Agency. The Planning Commission is hereby designated as the advisory agency, as defined in the Subdivision Map Act. The advisory agency shall report its actions directly to the subdivider.

The Subdivision Committee shall consider and make recommendations on lot split plats to the Planning Commission. One copy of such recommendations shall be forwarded by the Subdivision Committee to the subdivider at least five days prior to the date the advisory agency is to take action. Said recommendations shall include the written report to the advisory agency of any department or agency listed in Section 12-1-5 of this title, as to any recommendations it may have with respect to the lot split and its bearing on the functions of that department or agency.

• B. Tentative Map. The tentative map under the procedure of this section shall be termed a lot split plat and shall be prepared as hereinafter provided in subsection C of this section.

• C. Lot Split Plats.

  1. Twelve prints shall be submitted to the Community Development Director; such prints shall be accurately drawn to scale of one inch equals 100 feet or larger or such other scale approved by the subdivision committee and shall be on paper not larger than 18 by 26 inches in dimensions. The prints shall be accompanied by two copies of a "lot book guarantee" from a title insurance company showing the record owner or owners and the recording data of the most recent deed and of trust deeds on the property.

  2. The following information shall be shown thereon in a legible manner:

     • a. The boundary lines of the original parcel or parcels with dimensions based on the latest available assessor's maps and other record data.

     • b. The proposed division lines with dimensions, the net and gross area, as the same is defined in the applicable zoning regulations, of each new lot created by such division and a parcel letter or number designated on each new lot.

     • c. The location of all existing surface structures and subsurface structures, including, but not limited to, water wells, septic systems, (leach lines, seepage pits and septic tanks) storm drains (18 inches in diameter or larger), active and abandoned oil wells, including their dimensions; the distance between structures; and the number of stories or the height of each surface structure.

     • d. The distance from all surface structures to the boundary lines of the new parcel on which the structures are located. Such distances shall be established by a survey performed by a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor when deemed necessary by the subdivision committee.

     • e. The names and widths of abutting public and private streets.

     • f. The location, purpose and width of all existing and proposed streets and easements.

     • g. A description of the property by parcel number or numbers as assigned by the latest available county assessor's maps.

     • h. A vicinity map showing the location of the property proposed for division and its relation to surrounding streets or identifying landmarks.

• i. The source of water and method of sewage disposal shall be noted on the map.

  • j. Location of all watercourses either within or adjacent to the boundary lines of such property proposed for division.

  • k. Printed names or names of engineer or surveyor and owner with their respective addresses, zip codes and phone numbers.

• l. The following certificate signed by the legal owner or authorized agent of the owner of the property being divided. If the agent signs, a letter of authorization shall be submitted which is signed by all owners of record as shown in the "lot book guarantee":

I hereby apply for approval of the division of real property shown on this plat and certify that I am the legal owner of said property and that the information shown hereon is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _____

Signed: ______ Printed Name: ______ Street: ________ City: ________

State: ________ Zip Code: _____

• D. Fees. Fees shall be charged in amounts to be determined by resolution of the City Council to cover the cost of processing the lot split plat.

• E. Action. All lot split plats shall be approved, conditionally approved or disapproved by the Planning Commission within 50 days of the date of filing such map with the Community Development Director.

• F. Approval of Lot Split Plat. Following an approval of a lot split plat, a parcel map shall be submitted to the City Engineer for his or her approval that such plat follows this chapter and is in conformity with the lot split approval and then it may be recorded in the same manner as set forth in Section 12-4-1 of this chapter except that a record of survey may be filed of the new lot or lots being created which are less than 10 acres in gross area where one new lot does exceed 10 acres in gross area.

• G. Finality. The action of the advisory agency shall be final unless an appeal in writing is filed by the subdivider or by an interested party adversely affected by the action, within 10 days following such action. The appeal shall be filed with the city council which is hereby designated for the purposes of this chapter as the Appeal Board.

• H. Appeal to the City Council. The City Council shall hear the appeal upon notice to the subdivider. The hearing shall be held within 15 days after filing the appeal unless, for good cause shown, the City Council continues the matter. The action of the City Council shall be final.

• (Ord. 86-37, 1986; Ord. 22-0355 §§ 143, 144; Ord. 26-0393, 4/13/2026)

Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, the city is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with subdividers for division of land into four or fewer lots. Such agreements may require construction of on-site and off-site improvements for the parcels being created prior to the issuance of a permit for development of the parcels. Unless otherwise required by the advisory agency, such agreements shall require that construction of the improvements be completed within one year after recordation of the final parcel map. The advisory agency may require subdividers to secure the performance of such agreements by any form of improvement security described in Government Code section 66499(a)(1) through (3) .

(Ord. 86-37, 1986)

Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, the requirement for approving and for filing with the county recorder a parcel map for divisions of land into any number of parcels or lots each of a gross area of 80 acres or more is hereby waived; provided, that the findings set out in subsection A of this section are made.

• A. Advisory Agency Findings Required for Waiver. The waiver of the parcel map, provided in this section, is applicable to proposed division of land only if the advisory agency finds that the proposed division of land complies with applicable requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood and water drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection and other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this title, which are applicable to division of land into parcels of less than 80 acres pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act.

• B. Submission and Approval of Tentative Map and Lot Split Plat. In order that the advisory agency may make the finding required by subsection A of this section, the requirements of this title applicable to the submission and approval of lot split plats, for divisions into less than five parcels or lots, and tentative map, for divisions into five or more parcels or lots, shall be applicable to divisions into the corresponding number of lots or parcels each of a gross area of 80 acres or more.

In order to make the finding required by subsection A of this section, the advisory agency may impose conditions reasonably related to any and all aspects of the required finding. Any such conditions must be fully performed or secured by adequate security, approved by the city council, within six months of their imposition and before the finding waiving the approval and filing of the parcel map is made by the advisory agency.

• C. Effect and Termination of Finding for Waiver. The finding provided for in subsection A of this section permits, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, the division of land into parcels or lots of 80 or more acres for the purpose of sale, lease or financing without the filing of a parcel map or final subdivision map.

The actual division of the land by sale, lease or financing must be accomplished by recorded documents in accord with the approved lot split plat or approved tentative map within two years of the date of the finding. If the division is not accomplished within such two year period as to all or any one of such parcels, the finding shall be of no further effect after such two year period, and future proposed divisions of the undivided land shall be processed as any other new application for a division of land.

(Ord. 86-37, 1986)

• A. Approval of Vesting Tentative Map. A tentative map filed in compliance with the provisions of this title may be approved or conditionally approved as a vesting tentative map if it is in conformity with the provisions this chapter and with the applicable provisions of Government Code Title 7 , Division 2, Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 66498.1 . Such map shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" in compliance with Government Code Section 66452 .

• B. Development Rights and Procedures. A vesting tentative map approved pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to all the provisions, procedures and restrictions of Government Code Title 7 , Division 2 , Chapter 4.5 (Development Rights). The rights conferred by a vesting tentative map as provided herein shall last for an initial period of two years beyond the date of the recording of the final map. This two year time period may be extended by the Planning Commission for an additional one year in accordance with Government Code Section 66452.6 by application filed with the Community Development Director prior to the expiration of the initial time period. Except as otherwise set forth in this chapter, or as required or provided by law, all the provisions

of this title shall apply to the procedures, requirements, conditions and approvals of vesting tentative maps.

• C. Final Development Plan Required. No tentative map shall be approved as a vesting tentative map within any zoning district requiring a development plan for any project requiring a development plan unless a final development plan in conformity with the zoning provisions of this code is approved before or concurrently with the approval of the vesting tentative map. A vesting tentative map may be approved without a final development plan in those zoning districts in which there is no requirement for a development plan. Projects within a zoning district requiring a development plan for only certain kinds of development will acquire vested rights to such development only for the improvements included in an approved development plan.

• D. Consistency. No land shall be subdivided and developed pursuant to a vesting tentative map which is inconsistent with the general plan, any applicable specific plan or not permitted by the zoning ordinances of the City or any applicable provisions of this code or of law. The subdivider, however, may seek appropriate changes to the City's ordinances, policies and standards simultaneously.

• E. Application. A vesting tentative map shall apply only to residential subdivisions. No subdivider shall be required to file for or obtain a vesting tentative map, but may seek a nonvesting tentative map without regard to this chapter.

• F. Rights Vested for Development Plan Proposals Only. Approval of a vesting tentative map under the provisions of this chapter is made upon the condition that all development which is to acquire vested rights to be made in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time of the approval or conditional approval must be disclosed and incorporated in final development plan (including any amendments thereto), if any, that may be required under this chapter.

• G. Extent of Vesting. The extent of any such vesting to be conferred shall be to the extent set forth in Government Code Section 66474.2 to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards described therein. If section 66474.2 is repealed, the approval or conditional approval shall confer a vested right to proceed with the development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is approved or conditionally approved.

• H. Final Development Plan Amendments. A final development plan which was approved in connection with a vesting tentative map may be amended on application of the owner in conformity with any requirements provided in the zoning ordinances of the City for the amendment of final development plans. During the time such vested rights are effective, such amendment of a final development plan filed in connection with a vesting tentative map shall be made in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time of the approval or conditional approval of the amendment to the vesting tentative map.

• I. Tentative Map Approval in Lieu of Vesting Tentative Map. A subdivision of property which may not be eligible for a vesting tentative map may be approved as a tentative map without the development rights of a vesting tentative map.

• (Ord. 86-37, 1986; Ord. 22-0355 §§ 145, 146; Ord. 26-0393, 4/13/2026)