§ 25-13

This section provides the procedures for the board of supervisors, upon its own initiative, to exercise original jurisdiction over applications filed pursuant to this chapter.

(a)

Request to Exercise Original Jurisdiction. Any member of the board of supervisors may request the board to exercise original jurisdiction over any application filed pursuant to this chapter, except in cases where state law requires a recommendation of the planning commission prior to action by the board on the matter.

(b)

Timing and Form of Request to Exercise Original Jurisdiction. A request to exercise original jurisdiction shall be made orally at a board of supervisors meeting, or filed in writing with the clerk of the board, prior to any decision by a lower level decision maker approving or denying the subject application. A request to exercise original jurisdiction need not state the reasons for the request.

(c)

Effect of Request to Exercise Original Jurisdiction. A request to exercise original jurisdiction shall stay any proceedings of lower level decision makers until the board of supervisors takes action in compliance with subsection (d) of this section.

(d)

Consideration of Request to Exercise Original Jurisdiction. A request to exercise original jurisdiction shall be considered by the board of supervisors at a public meeting. Notice of the meeting shall be given, and the meeting shall be conducted, in compliance with applicable law.

(1)

If the board of supervisors approves the request to exercise original jurisdiction, the board shall assume jurisdiction over the matter and take action in compliance with subsection (e) of this section.

(2)

If the board of supervisors denies the request to exercise original jurisdiction, the appropriate lower level decision maker shall resume jurisdiction over the matter and take action in compliance with applicable law.

(e)

Hearing and Decision. Any matter that is the subject of original jurisdiction shall be heard and decided by the board of supervisors at a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given, and the hearing shall be

conducted, in compliance with applicable law. The board may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the subject application.

(f)

Participation by Initiator of Request to Exercise Original Jurisdiction. Any member of the board of supervisors who initiates a request to exercise original jurisdiction shall have full participation rights in determining whether to approve the request and, if the request is approved, in hearing and deciding upon the matter, including the right to vote, unless actual bias or prejudice is otherwise shown.

(Ord. No. 5537 § 1(b), 2004.)

Sec. 25-13.5. - Appeals in general.

(a)

In addition to those person(s) otherwise entitled by this chapter to appeal subdivision decisions, any interested person shall have the right of appeal to the extent set forth by Government Code Section 66474.7. When the zoning administrator is the advisory agency, appeals shall first be heard by the planning commission, and then, if further appeal is made, by the board of supervisors. When the planning commission is the advisory agency, appeals shall be heard by the board of supervisors.

(b)

Any interested person may appeal any administrative determination made by the planning director or his designee pursuant to this chapter. Appeals of administrative determinations shall first be heard by the planning commission and then, if further appeal is made, by the board of supervisors.

(c)

All appeals shall be filed in writing with the planning director within ten (10) days after the decision that is the subject of the appeal. All appeals shall specifically state the basis for the appeal and shall be accompanied by the required filing fee.

(Ord. No. 5537 § 1(c), 2004; Ord. No. 4207, 1990.)

(Ord. No. 6523, § VII(Exh. D), 6-3-2025)

This section provides the procedures for the board of supervisors, upon its own initiative, to review the decisions of lower level decision makers on applications filed pursuant to this chapter.

(a)

Request for Direct Review. Any member of the board of supervisors may request the board to review a decision of a lower level decision maker approving or denying any application filed pursuant to this chapter.

(b)

Timing and Form of Request for Direct Review. A request for direct review shall be made orally at a board of supervisors meeting, or filed in writing with the clerk of the board, prior to the expiration of the appeal period for the decision of the lower level decision maker on the subject application. A request for direct review need not state the reasons for the request. A request for direct review shall not be deemed to be an allegation of any flaw in or a pre-judgment of the decision of the lower level decision maker.

(c)

Effect of Request for Direct Review. A request for direct review shall stay the decision of the lower level decision maker until the board of supervisors takes action in compliance with subsection (d) of this section and, if applicable, until the board of supervisors takes action in compliance with subsection (e) of this section. The stay shall not extend the time for filing an appeal of the decision of the lower level decision maker.

(d)

Consideration of Request for Direct Review. A request for direct review shall be considered by the board of supervisors at a public meeting. Notice of the meeting shall be given, and the meeting shall be conducted, in compliance with applicable law.

(1)

If the board of supervisors approves the request for direct review, the board shall assume jurisdiction over the matter and take action in compliance with subsection (e) of this section.

(2)

If the board of supervisors denies the request for direct review, the decision of the lower level decision maker shall stand unless an appeal of the decision was timely filed.

(e)

Hearing and Decision. Any matter that is the subject of direct review shall be heard and decided by the board of supervisors at a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given, and the hearing shall be conducted, in compliance with applicable law. The hearing shall be de novo. The board may affirm, wholly or partly, modify, or reverse the decision of the lower level decision maker on the subject application.

(f)

Participation by Initiator of Request for Direct Review. Any member of the board of supervisors who initiates a request for direct review shall have full participation rights in determining whether to approve the request and, if the request is approved, in hearing and deciding upon the matter, including the right to vote, unless actual bias or prejudice is otherwise shown.

(Ord. No. 5537 § 1(d), 2004.)

Sec. 25-13.7. - Simultaneous appeal and direct review.

When a decision by a lower level decision maker is both appealed and jurisdiction is taken by the board of supervisors through direct review, both the appeal and the direct review shall be heard and considered concurrently.

(Ord. No. 5537 § 1(e), 2004.)

Sec. 25-13.8. - Correction and modification of a recorded subdivision map.

(a)

A recorded final or parcel map may be amended to correct technical errors or omissions as set forth in Government Code Section 66469.

(b)

Upon application in writing, minor modifications regarding notes, conditions, etc., on a recorded final or parcel map may be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 66472.1 by the advisory agency having jurisdiction over the original subdivision approval, if, after public hearing, the advisory agency makes the following findings:

(1)

That there are changes in circumstances which make any or all of the conditions of such map no longer appropriate or necessary; and

(2)

That the modifications do not impose any additional burden on the present fee owner of the property; and

(3)

That the modifications do not alter any right, title or interest in the real property reflects on the recorded map; and

(4)

That the map as modified conforms to all the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and local implementing ordinances.

The hearing shall be confined to consideration of and action on the proposed modification.

The amended map or certificate of modification shall be accompanied by proof of ownership and documentation listing those with a record title interest in the property.

(Ord. No. 3068 § I.)

Sec. 25-13.9. - Voluntary merger.

(a)

Subject to the limitations set forth in subsections (b) and (c), upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the planning director may approve pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.20 ¾, the merger of the parcels without reverting to acreage. Any such request shall be in writing signed by all owners and accompanied by an executed "assessor's combining agreement," and such other data, documents or maps as may be required by the planning director to illustrate or legally describe the proposed configuration. In approving the combination of parcels, the planning director may impose reasonable conditions. Upon approval, a certificate of merger in a form approved by county counsel shall be recorded with the county recorder. The filing of the certificate of merger shall constitute legal merger of the land affected thereby.

(b)

Voluntary mergers of parcels which create additional subdivision potential shall only be approved where the property owner consents to a condition which limits the subdivision potential of the property to that which existed prior to the merger.

(c)

The voluntary merger of commonly held parcels which are unbuildable because of size, lack of access or

topography shall not be approved unless the owner of the parcels either (i) merges all commonly held contiguous parcels to achieve maximum compliance with the underlying zoning in effect as of the date of the application; or (ii) merges commonly held contiguous parcels into configurations which are consistent with the underlying zoning in effect as of the date of the application. For purposes of this subsection, "commonly held" parcels shall mean contiguous parcels which are held by the same owner on or after July 10, 1990.

(Ord. No. 4232 § 1, 1990: Ord. No. 3144 § 1.)

The board of supervisors, may require, on appeal or otherwise, and the planning commission may recommend, as a condition of approval of a development application, the dedication of an open space easement on a portion of the property to be developed. Applications for development shall include applications for major and minor subdivisions, as well as those applications set forth in Chapter 26 of the Sonoma County Code. Prior to exacting an open space easement or offer of easement pursuant to this section, the board or commission shall make one (1) of the findings set forth in paragraphs (1) through (3) below in addition to making the finding set forth in paragraph (4) and (5).

(1)

The area which is to be the subject of the open space easement is characterized by great natural scenic beauty; or

(2)

The existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development; or

(3)

The existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources.

(4)

The imposition of the open space easement bears a reasonable relationship to the public welfare.

(5)

The exaction of the scenic/open space easement is consistent with the general plan.

Open space easements exacted pursuant to this section may, at the discretion of the board or commission include, but not be limited to, any of the following:

(a)

A provision that the subject property shall be used only for those purposes which will maintain the existing open and scenic character of the property.

(b)

A prohibition on the placing or erecting or causing the placement or erection of any new building, structure, or vehicle intended for human occupancy or commercial purposes at the site.

(c)

A prohibition of any act which will materially change the general topography or the natural form of the subject property.

(d)

A prohibition on the division of the subject property into two (2) or more parcels under separate ownership by sale, gift, lease or otherwise except such divisions necessary for public acquisition.

(e)

A reservation of rights to the grantors for all uses not inconsistent with the restrictions specifically enumerated in paragraphs (a) through (d), including the right to prohibit entry thereon by unauthorized persons.

(f)

A reservation of rights to the grantor to develop water sources, including springs, and to lay, construct, repair and replace pipes and conduits for the transportation of water or treated effluent.

(g)

A reservation of rights to the grantors to manage the land and its resources in a manner consistent with accepted principles of conservation practice.

(h)

A reservation of rights to the grantors to use and develop the subject property from time to time for agricultural purposes, including the various agricultural uses allowed in the A1 zoning district.

Open space easements exacted pursuant to this section shall run with the land and shall continue until such time as the board of supervisors, at its discretion, abandons the county's right to the easement or, if the easement so provides, the easement expires in accordance with its terms.

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the county to exact, as an alternative, open space easements in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 51070 et seq.

(Ord. No. 3606, 1986.)

(Ord. No. 6523, § VII(Exh. D), 6-3-2025)

Sec. 25-13.11. - Merger of Parcels. Sec. 25-13.11(a). - Purpose.

This article is enacted for the purpose of providing administrative procedures for the use of the existing merger ordinance of the County of Sonoma (previously Section 26-200 of Sonoma County Code) to bring it into compliance with Section 66451.11 of the California Government Code.

Sec. 25-13.11(b). - Definitions.

When used in this article the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1)

"Contiguous" means touching or adjoining at more than one point. Property shall be considered contiguous even if it is separated by roads, streets, utility fees or easements or railroad rights-of-way;

(2)

"Merger" means the joining of two or more contiguous parcels or units of improved or unimproved land, which are held by the same owner or owners, into fewer parcels pursuant to this title. Parcels or units may include land division or subdivision lots, or lots created by deed;

(3)

"Minimum parcel size" means the minimum size to permit development under established zoning, subdivision or other County Codes.

(4)

"Same Owner". Contiguous parcels or units of land may be considered to be held by the same owner where:

(1)

the individuals or entities referenced as grantees on the respective deeds are identical; or

(2)

where the individuals or entities referenced as grantees on the respective deeds would be identical but for the fact that such references differ because of spelling inconsistencies, the substitution of an initial for a portion of a name, or the deletion of a first, last or middle name; or

(3)

where the same individuals or entities would have qualified as the same owner under clauses (1) or (2) at one point in time and where, at a later paint in time, a transfer of one of the parcels or units of land was made without consideration; provided, however, that bona fide gifts to blood or adopted relatives of the grantee which were reported as gifts pursuant to applicable state and federal taxation laws shall not be considered as transfers made without compensation.

Sec. 25-13.11(c). - General.

Except as provided for in this article two or more contiguous parcels or units of land shall not merge by virtue of the fact that such contiguous parcels are held by the same owner if they were created in one of the following manners:

(1)

Pursuant to the provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act;

(2)

Pursuant to Sonoma County Code, Chapter 25, or prior laws regulating the division of land.

(3)

Or were not subject to provisions of the Subdivision Map Act or Sonoma County Code at the time of their creation. If such creation has occurred, no further proceeding under the provisions of this title shall be required to permit sale, lease or financing of such contiguous parcels or units of land.

Sec. 25-13.11(d). - Requirements for merger.

When any one of two or more contiguous parcels or units of land, which came into common ownership does not conform to the standards for minimum parcel size under Zoning Ordinance, the contiguous parcels shall merge if the requirements set forth below are satisfied. For purposes of determining whether contiguous parcels are held by the same owner, ownership shall be determined as of the date that the Notice of Intent to Determine Status is recorded pursuant to Section 25-13.11(f).

(1)

At least one of the affected parcels is undeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit of land.

(2)

With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exist:

(A)

Comprises less than 5,000 square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger;

(B)

Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation;

(C)

Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal under Chapter 24 of Sonoma County Code and current standards for domestic water supply under Chapter 23B of Sonoma County Code;

(D)

Does not meet slope stability standards of the Uniform Building Code and Sonoma County Building Inspection Department.

(E)

Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability. In determining whether legal access exists, the Planning Director, his designee or hearing office may consider evidence of prescriptive easements.

(F)

Its development would create health or safety hazards;

(G)

Is inconsistent with the General Plan, the Local Coastal Plan or any applicable Specific Plans, other than minimum lot size or density standards.

(3)

Subsection (2) shall not apply and merger may occur if the provisions of subsection (1) apply and if one of the following conditions exist:

(A)

On or before July 1, 1981, one or more of the contiguous parcels or units of land is enforceably restricted open-space land pursuant to a contract, agreement, scenic restriction, or open-space easement, as defined and set forth in Section 421 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(B)

On or before July 1, 1981, one or more of the contiguous parcels or units of land is timberland as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 51104 of the Government Code, or is land devoted to an agricultural use as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 51201 of the Government Code.

Sec. 25-13.11(e). - Effective date of merger.

A merger of parcels of units of land becomes effective on the date the Notice of Merger is filed for record with the recorder of the County of Sonoma. A Notice of Merger shall specify the names of the record owner or owners and shall particularly describe the real property that is the subject of the merger.

Sec. 25-13.11(f). - Notice of intent to determine status.

Prior to recording a Notice of Merger, the planning director shall cause to be mailed by certified mail to then current record owner of the property a Notice of Intention to Determine Status, notifying the owner that the affected parcels may be merged pursuant to standards specified in Chapter 25 and 26 of Sonoma County Code, advising the owner of the opportunity to request a hearing on determination of status and to present evidence at the hearing that the property does not meet the criteria for merger. The notice shall also inform the owner or owners that the planning director or his designee is authorized to make a determination or merger or non-merger in accordance with Sonoma County Code 25-13.11(j) based on the information

available from county records in the event that a request for hearing is not filed within 30 days pursuant to Sonoma County Code 25-13.11(g). The Notice of Intention to Determine Status shall be filed for record with the recorder of the County of Sonoma on the date that notice is mailed to the property owner.

Sec. 25-13.11(g). - Request for hearing.

At any time within 30 days after recording of the Notice of Intention to Determine Status, the owner of the affected property may file with the planning director a request for a hearing on determination of status.

Sec. 25-13.11(h). - Hearing body.

When a property owner files a request for a hearing on determination of status pursuant to Section 2513.11(g), the hearing shall be conducted before the planning director or his designee. Not withstanding anything within Chapter 25 or 26 of Sonoma County Code to the contrary, decisions of the planning director or his designee under this subsection 25-13.11(h) may be appealed to the board of supervisors and are not appealable to the planning commission. Where the director determines that a significant policy question is at issue, the director may refer the determination of merger to the planning commission for action. Notwithstanding anything within Chapter 25 or 26 of Sonoma County Code to the contrary, a decision of the Planning Commission under this subsection is not appealable to the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. 6523, § VII(Exh. D), 6-3-2025)

Sec. 25-13.11(i). - Procedure for hearing.

When a property owner files a request for a hearing on determination of status pursuant to Section 2513.11(g), the hearing shall be conducted before the planning director or his designee. Not withstanding anything within Chapter 25 or 26 of Sonoma County Code to the contrary, decisions of the planning director or his designee under this subsection 25-13.11(h) may be appealed to the board of supervisors and are not appealable to the planning commission. Where the director determines that a significant policy

e hearing shall be conducted before the planning director or his designee. Not withstanding anything within Chapter 25 or 26 of Sonoma County Code to the contrary, decisions of the planning director or his designee under this subsection 25-13.11(h) may be appealed to the board of supervisors and are not appealable to the planning commission. Where the director determines that a significant policy

question is at issue, the director may refer the determination of merger to the planning commission for action. Notwithstanding anything within Chapter 25 or 26 of Sonoma County Code to the contrary, a decision of the planning commission under this subsection is not appealable to the board of supervisors.

Sec. 25-13.11(j). - Determination when no hearing is requested.

If within the 30-day period specified 25-13.11(c), the owner does not file a request for hearing on determination of status, the planning director may at that time or thereafter, make a determination that the affected parcels are to be merged or are not to be merged. A determination of merger shall be recorded as provided for in Section 25-13.11(e) no later than 90 days following the mailing of notice required by Section 25-13.11(i).

Sec. 25-13.11(k). - Notice of non-merger.

If, in accordance with Sections 25-13.11(i), or (j), the planning director, his designee, or planning

commission determines that the subject property shall not be merged, it shall cause to be recorded in the manner specified in Section 25-13.11(e) a Release of the Notice of Intention to Determine Status, recorded pursuant to Section 25-13.11(f), and shall mail a clearance letter to the then current owner of record.

Sec. 25-13.11(l). - Parcels for which a Notice of Merger was recorded prior to January 1, 1984.

To the extent parcels have previously merged pursuant to local ordinance and a Notice of Merger was recorded prior to January 1, 1984, the merger of such parcels shall remain unaffected by this chapter.

Sec. 25-13.11(m). - Criteria for unmerger.

Any parcels or units of land for which a Notice of Merger had not been recorded on or before January 1, 1984, shall be deemed not to have merged if on January 1, 1984:

(1)

The parcel meets each of the following criteria:

(A)

Comprises at least 5,000 square feet in area:

(B)

Was created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation.

(C)

Meets current standards for sewage disposal under Chapter 24 of Sonoma County Code and current standards for domestic water supply under Chapter 23B of Sonoma County Code.

(D)

Meets slope stability density standards set forth by the Uniform Building Code and Sonoma County Building Inspection Department.

(E)

Has legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability. In determining whether legal access exists, the Planning Director, his designee or hearing office may consider evidence of prescriptive easements.

(F)

Development of parcel would create no health or safety hazards

(G)

The parcel would be consistent with the General Plan, the Local Coastal Plan or any applicable specific plan, other than a minimum lot size or density standards.

(2)

and, with respect to such parcel, none of the following conditions exist:

(A)

On or before July 1, 1981, one or more of the contiguous parcels or units of land is enforceably restricted open-space land pursuant to a contract, agreement, scenic restrictions, or open-space easement, as defined and set forth in Section 421 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(B)

On or before July 1, 1981, one or more of the contiguous parcels or units of land is timberland as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 51104 of the Government Code, or is land devoted to an agricultural use as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 51201 of the Government Code.

Sec. 25-13.11(n). - Application and determination of unmerger.

Upon application made by the owner and payment of any requested fees, the planning commission or planning director or his designee, as applicable, shall make a determination that the affected parcels have merged or, if meeting the criteria of Section 25-13.11(m) are deemed not to have merged. As part of an owner initiated application a determination on parcel status, an owner may request a hearing. If a hearing is requested, the planning commission or the planning director or his designee, as applicable, shall make the determination on merger. If no public hearing is requested, the planning director or his designee shall make the determination on merger. In either event, the planning director or his designee shall provide thirty (30) days written notice to the owner of the affected parcels of the date and place of the hearing or decision on the determination of merger. A fee to cover the actual cost of the application and/or hearing shall be fixed by the Board of Supervisors.

Sec. 25-13.11(o). - Hearing body.

When a property owner files an application for determination of merger pursuant to Section 25-13.11(n), the planning director or his designee shall conduct the hearing. In any event, where the planning director or his

designee determines that significant policy questions are at issue, the planning director or his designee may refer the determination of merger to the planning commission for action.

Sec. 25-13.11(p). - Notification to the owner.

The owner of the affected parcels shall be notified as follows:

(1)

Upon a request pursuant to Section 25-13.11(n) and a determination that the parcels meet the standards of Section 25-13.11(m), the planning director shall issue to the owner and record with the county recorder a notice of the status of the parcels which shall identify each parcel and declare that the parcels are unmerged pursuant to this chapter.

(2)

Upon determination that the parcels have merged and do not meet the criteria specified in Section 2513.11(n), the planning director shall issue to the owner and record with the county recorder, a notice of merger as provided in Section 25-13.11(e).

Sec. 25-13.12. - Certificates of compliance.

No certificate of compliance application shall be accepted as complete unless accompanied by the following information:

(a)

A complete chronological summary document certified by the applicant under penalty of perjury as complete or prepared by a title company listing each property transaction from the date of creation of the subject parcel to the date of application, together with copies of each deed;

(b)

A map or a set of maps depicting the configuration of the parcel at the date of creation and at each transaction thereafter to the date of application;

(c)

An index showing the relationship of the parcel to the adjacent property commonly referred to as a vicinity map with adjacent ownership shown;

(d)

A title report showing that the applicant is the owner of the parcel or a vendee under a binding contract of sale;

(e)

Proof that the parcel has been previously surveyed or a current survey of the parcel;

(f)

Such other information as the planning director or his designee deems necessary to process the application;

(g)

The information set forth in subsections (1) through (6) above is necessary to enable the county to determine whether the lot has been extinguished by virtue of a subsequent merger, resubdivision, reversion to acreage, partial conveyance or partial condemnation.

(h)

A fee prescribed by ordinance pursuant to Section 25-4(B).

(Ord. No. 4232 § 1, 1990.)

Sec. 25-13.13. - Repealed by Ord. No. 4399. Sec. 25-13.14. - Supplemental map sheet and supplemental document.

(a)

Whenever the advisory agency requires that additional survey or map information including, but not limited to, building envelopes, building setback lines, flood hazard zones, seismic lines and setbacks, geologic mapping and archaeological sites be shown as a condition of approval of a tentative map or tentative parcel map, the additional information shall be shown on a supplemental map sheet.

(b)

Upon the request of the subdivider and upon a finding by the zoning administrator that the supplemental information described in subsection (a) does not need to be a mapped representation, the zoning administrator may require a supplemental map document.

(c)

The supplemental map sheet or supplemental document shall contain a statement that the additional information is for informational purposes describing conditions as of the date of filing and is not intended to affect record title interest. The supplemental map sheet or supplemental document may also contain a notation that the information shown therein is derived from public records or reports and does not imply correctness or sufficiency of these reports by the preparer or the supplemental map sheet.

(d)

The supplemental map sheet or supplemental document shall be filed or recorded simultaneously with the final map or parcel map.

(e)

Reference to the supplemental map sheet or document shall appear on the face of the final map or parcel map.

(f)

Unless otherwise described by conditions or notes appearing on a supplemental map sheet, modifications to the supplemental map sheets shall be permitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 25-13.8 of the Sonoma County Subdivision Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 3978, 1989.)

(Ord. No. 6523, § VII(Exh. D), 6-3-2025)

Sec. 25-13.15. - Reversions to acreage.

The county may, upon its own motion or upon the petition of a property owner or other interested party, initiate and conclude reversion to acreage proceedings pursuant to Government Code Sections 66499.11 et seq.

(Ord. No. 4476 § 1, 1991; Ord. No. 4232 § 1, 1990.)

Article II. - Parcel Map Procedures.

Sec. 25-14. - Filing of application.

Tentative parcel maps shall be filed with the planning director and shall be processed in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the provisions of this chapter. The subdivider shall file as many copies of the tentative parcel map as may be required by the planning director and shall provide such other information as required by the planning director.

(Ord. No. 1875 § 2.)

Sec. 25-15. - Tentative parcel map generally.

The tentative parcel map shall be drawn to scale on a paper not larger than eighteen inches (18″) by twenty-six inches (26″) in dimensions nor smaller than eight inches (8″) by eleven inches (11″) and shall contain the following information graphically shown thereon in a legible manner.

(a)

The boundary line of the original parcel with the dimensions based on the latest assessor's map or other record data, and the name, address and telephone number of the legal owner and person preparing the map.

(b)

The proposed division lines with dimensions and with a parcel letter or number designated on each new parcel.

(c)

The location of all existing surface and subsurface structures and all septic systems and wells located on the original parcel and adjacent parcels as might affect the design of the parcel being split together with their dimensions.

(d)

The distance from the structures to the boundary lines of the new parcels on which the structures are located.

(e)

The name, location, purposes and width of all existing interior, abutting and proposed streets and easements.

(f)

Lines indicating the direction of the slope of the land and the approximate percent of grade.

(Ord. No. 1875 § 2.)

(1)

Any portion of a site over fifty percent (50%) grade shall not be considered buildable. Development areas and roadways proposed on slopes in excess of ten percent (10%) shall require civil engineer prepared grading plans.

(2)

A base map of the site (defined as the project boundaries or general development area) and all adjoining properties within two hundred feet (200′) of the site at a scale and contour interval appropriate to clearly ascertain the topographical characteristics of the site and showing slope bands in the range of one percent (1%) to ten percent (10%); ten percent (10%) to fifty percent (50%); fifty percent (50%) and greater, shall be prepared. Said maps shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and method of slope determination indicated.

(Ord. No. 2510 § 3.)

(g)

Location of both natural and artificial water-courses and ponding areas, or areas of periodic inundation on the parcel being divided and on adjacent properties which might affect the design of the applicant's proposal.

(h)

North point and scale.

(i)

Such additional information as may be required by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 1875 § 2.)

(Ord. No. 6523, § VII(Exh. D), 6-3-2025)