Chapter 16.04

APPLICABILITY AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

Subdivision Map Act Definitions Incorporated by Reference. The definitions contained in Government Code Sections 66414—66424 and 66424.5 of the Subdivision Map Act ("Map Act"), are incorporated by this reference unless otherwise indicated herein.

"Parcel map" means a subdivision map required for subdivisions of four or fewer parcels.

"Final map—Tract map" means a subdivision map required for subdivisions of five or more parcels.

(Ord. 1121 §1, 2008)

• A. Subdivision Approval Required. No property in the city shall be subdivided unless the subdivider has complied with all applicable provisions of this title and the Map Act. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this title, the Map Act, or other provisions of this Code, the most restrictive provisions shall control.

• B. Compliance with Other Regulations Required. City approval of a subdivision shall not authorize or be deemed to authorize an exception or deviation from any zoning regulation or development in violation of city ordinances or regulations.

• (Ord. 1121 §1, 2008)

• A. City Officials. The director of development services ("director") and city engineer shall: administer and enforce the provisions of this title and applicable provisions of the Map Act; investigate and report on the design and improvement of proposed subdivisions; recommend the kinds, nature and extent of improvements required to be installed in subdivisions; and recommend the imposition of reasonable conditions upon subdivision applications.

• B. Planning Commission. In addition to the determinations listed in Table 16.04.015-A, the planning commission shall: recommend to the council the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of requests for modification of the design and improvement standards of this title pursuant to Section 16.04.025; recommend modifications of the requirements of this title; and perform additional duties in compliance with this title and applicable state law.

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Table 16.04.015-A Review Authority for Subdivision Determinations
Role of Review Authority
Planning
Type of Decision City Engineer Commission City Council
Acceptance of Property Recommend Decision
Dedications
Certificate of Compliance Decision
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City of South El Monte, CA § 16.04.015

SOUTH EL MONTE CODE

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Table 16.04.015-A Review Authority for Subdivision Determinations
Role of Review Authority
Planning
Type of Decision City Engineer Commission City Council
Conditional Certificate of Decision Appeal Appeal
Compliance
Lot Line Adjustment Decision Appeal
Merger Decision Appeal
Parcel Map Waiver Recommend Decision Appeal
Tract Map - Final Recommend Decision
Tract Map - Tentative Recommend Decision Appeal
Tentative Map Time Extension Recommend Decision Appeal
Parcel Map - Final Decision
Parcel Map - Final with Recommend Decision
Dedications
Parcel Map - Tentative Recommend Decision Appeal
Reversion to Acreage Recommend Decision
Exceptions Recommend Recommend Decision
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(Ord. 1121 §1, 2008)

• A. Notice of Violation. The city may take the actions described in Map Act Section 66499.36 if property has been divided in violation of this title or the Map Act.

• B. Permit Issuance Prohibited. The city shall not issue any permit or certificate, or grant any approval to develop any property where the property was divided, or was created by a division, in violation of the provisions of this title or the Map Act.

• (Ord. 1121 §1, 2008)

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City of South El Monte, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.08.005

§ 16.08.010