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South El Monte Municipal Code Ch. 16.04 Applicability and Administration of Subdivision Regulations
South El Monte Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · South El Monte
Cite as: South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 16.04 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.04.005. Definitions.¶
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)
§ 16.04.010. Applicable law.¶
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)
§ 16.04.015. Administration and advisory agencies.¶
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.
Table 16.04.015-A Review Authority for Subdivision Determinations
| Type of Decision | Role of Review Authority | Role of Review Authority | Role of Review Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Decision | City Engineer | Planning Commission | City Council |
| Acceptance of Property Dedications | Recommend | Decision | |
| Certificate of Compliance | Decision | ||
| Conditional Certificate of Compliance | Decision | Appeal | Appeal |
| 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 Dedications | Recommend | Decision | |
| Parcel Map - Tentative | Recommend | Decision | Appeal |
| Reversion to Acreage | Recommend | Decision | |
| Exceptions | Recommend | Recommend | Decision |
(Ord. 1121 §1, 2008)
§ 16.04.020. Enforcement.¶
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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