Chapter 17.24 — PARCEL MAPS

A.

A parcel map shall be filed and recorded for any division for which a tentative and final map is not required by the Subdivision Map Act except for divisions created by short-term leases (terminable by either party on not more than thirty days' notice in writing) of a portion of an operating right-of-way of a railroad corporation defined as such by Section 230 of the Public Utilities Code; provided, however, that upon a showing made to the planning commission based upon substantial evidence that public policy necessitates such a map, this exception shall not apply.

B.

Such maps shall meet all the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and of this division of this title and show all dedications or offers of dedication be made by deed in lieu of or in addition to appearing on the map. When a parcel map is required by this division of this chapter, a tentative parcel map shall first be filed with the planning director. The map shall meet all the requirements for tentative maps provided by the Subdivision Map Act and this division of this title.

(Ord. 456 § 316-1, 1981)

A.

A minor land division shall be initiated by the preparation and filing of twenty copies (and one set of reproducible tracing copies) of a tentative parcel map with the planning director, together with a filing fee. The maps shall be drawn to scale on eighteen-by-twenty-six-inch size tracing paper and shall contain or be accompanied by the following information:

1.

Boundary lines and dimensions of parcel(s) being divided;

2.

Proposed division lines with dimensions of each parcel being created using dashed lines;

3.

All existing structures together with their approximate dimensions, distances between structures, and approximate distances from boundary lines;

4.

The approximate area of the original parcels and the minimum area of each proposed new parcel;

Name, location, improvement and width of any existing street or easement;

6.

Approximate location and dimensions of all new streets, right-of-ways and easements proposed;

7.

Approximate location and direction of watercourses and a general indication of the slope and grade of the land. If the site is to be graded approximate ground contours shall be shown or preliminary grading plan submitted;

8.

North arrow and scale of drawing;

9.

Vicinity map in a scale of at least one inch equals one thousand feet, showing the surrounding properties and location in the city;

10.

An accompanying data sheet containing the following information:

a.

Name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) of record,

b.

Name, address and telephone number of the person who drew the map,

c.

Legal description of the original parcel(s). The recorder's book and page of deeds and assessor's parcel number shall be included,

d.

The present zoning,

e.

Number of parcels to be created,

f.

Reason for the division of land,

g.

Use to be made of resulting parcels,

h.

Signature of applicants and owners.

B.

Accompanying the tentative parcel map shall be statements as to drainage, surfacing or other required improvements to be constructed and whether proposed streets and easements are offered to be deeded to the city.

(Ord. 456 § 316-2, 1981)

17.24.030 - Tentative—Review by subdivision review board.

A.

All tentative parcel maps shall be reviewed by the subdivision review board prior to filing with the planning commission. The review shall be completed within fourteen days from the filing of the preliminary parcel map with the planning director, unless the time for completion is extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning director.

B.

The subdivision review board shall determine the following:

1.

The completeness and accuracy of the tentative parcel map and ancillary reports and the suitability of the land for purposes of subdivision;

2.

Overall design of the division and conformity thereof with pertinent requirements of this division of this title and other laws and plans of the city;

3.

Provisions for, and suitability of, improvements, including streets, underground utilities, fire hydrants, storm drains, trees, sidewalks, adequacy of the water supply, sewage disposal and easements for utilities and drainage.

C.

The subdivision review board may recommend additional improvements, easements, property to be deeded, etc. The divider shall be informed of the recommendations of the board in writing.

D.

If, after analysis, it is found that the division requires a significant amount of corrections before the board deems it acceptable to place on the agenda of the planning commission, the board may require the divider to make the necessary changes and reappear before the board for further study of the tentative parcel map.

(Ord. 456 § 316-3(a)-(d), 1981)

The subdivision review board shall make a report of its determination to the planning commission immediately following the review. The report shall recommend either approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the tentative parcel map. The report shall set forth, in detail, the reasons for any recommendations of disapproval or the conditions of approval, as the case may be. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the divider immediately following the date of the board's action.

(Ord. 456 § 316(e), 1981)

A.

Upon receipt of a subdivision review board report, the planning commission shall review the tentative parcel map at its next regular meeting. The planning commission shall determine whether the tentative parcel map is in conformity with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the state, this division of this title, and other provisions of the city code, and upon that basis, it shall make the findings required by Section 17.12.040 and either approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative parcel map within thirty days of its initial review unless this time period is extended by mutual consent of the divider and the planning commission. Failure to act within the thirty-day period or agreed extension thereof shall be deemed an approval of the subdivision review board's recommendation. A written copy of any action taken by the planning commission shall be mailed to the divider immediately following the date of that action.

B.

Construction requirements certified as provided in Section 17.24.070 shall not be required until such time as a permit or other grant approval for development of a particular parcel is issued by the city. Specified improvements may be required to be constructed earlier and within reasonable time providing that the planning commission has found that such construction is necessary by reason of the public health and safety or as a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area. All improvements shall be installed or agreed to be installed and security provided thereof as would be provided upon a final subdivision map.

(Ord. 456 § 316-5, 1981)

The following certificates shall appear on the parcel map:

A.

A certificate signed and acknowledged by the parties having any record title interest in the real property being divided, consenting to the preparation and recordation of the parcel map;

B.

A certificate of approval and acceptance of dedication of streets, etc., subject to improvement, by the city council, for execution by the city clerk. This certificate is not required if property is dedicated and acceptance by separate instrument;

C.

A surveyor's (engineer's) certificate is required by Section 66449 of the Subdivision Map Act;

D.

A city engineer's certificate is required by Section 66450 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 456 § 316-6, 1981)

The requirements for the construction of off-site and on-site improvements shall be noticed by a certificate on the parcel map and by separate instrument recorded with the parcel map. Construction of the

improvements shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit or other grant of approval for the development of the property (Government Code Section 66411.1). The following certification shall be placed on the parcel map:

I certify that those on-site and off-site improvements for the parcel or parcels being created by this map and listed on that instrument recorded in Book _______, Page _______ of the Records of Solano County were required by Suisun City and construction of said improvement was required prior to the issuance of a building permit or other grant of approval for the development of said parcel or parcels. Said improvements are all to be constructed in accordance with standard plans and designs therefor on file in the office of the City Engineer of Suisun City.

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City Engineer

(Ord. 456 § 316-7, 1981)

17.24.080 - Recording.

A.

Prior to expiration of approval of the tentative parcel map, the divider may cause to be prepared and filed with the planning director a parcel map in accordance with the tentative parcel map previously approved. All conditions applicable to the tentative parcel map shall apply to the parcel map.

B.

The parcel map shall be in accordance with and conform to the provisions of Sections 66444 through 66450 of the Subdivision Map Act and Sections 17.24.060 and 17.24.070 of this chapter. Upon determining such conformance, the planning director shall deliver the parcel map to the city engineer who shall affix his certificate thereon as required by Section 66450 of the Subdivision Map Act, and who shall present the map to the city clerk who shall transmit the map to the county board of supervisors for ultimate transmittal to the county recorder. No map shall be recorded until all conditions have been met and required deeds have been received and recorded. Failure to file the parcel map within twenty-four months of the date of such certification shall terminate the approval thereof and a new map shall be filed.

(Ord. 456 § 316-8, 1981)

A.

A tentative parcel map and request for waiver of a parcel map must be submitted prior to the obtaining of such waiver.

B.

The planning commission, upon the written request of the property owner, may waive the requirement of a parcel map only in the following circumstances:

1.

For divisions of real property or interests therein created by probate, eminent domain procedures, partition by judgment or other civil judgment or decree; or

2.

When the planning commission finds that the proposed division of land complies with such requirements as may have been established by the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances enacted pursuant thereto as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate dedicated and improved public streets and easements, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and such other requirements of the Map Act or ordinances enacted pursuant thereto.

C.

The waiver may be conditional upon the construction of off-site improvements required under the Subdivision Map Act or city ordinance.

D.

The secretary of the planning commission shall file a written waiver of the requirement of a parcel map with the county recorder, and include thereon the certification of the construction required as a condition of the waiver. Such a written waiver shall constitute a certificate of compliance for the purposes of this chapter.

E.

A waiver fee is required.

(Ord. 456 § 316-9, 1981)

Chapter 17.28 - REVERSION TO ACREAGE

17.28.010 - Permitted.

Subdivided property may be reverted to acreage pursuant to provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 456 § 317-1, 1981)

17.28.020 - Initiation.

A.

By Owners. Proceedings to revert subdivided property or acreage may be initiated by petition of all of the owners of record of the property. The petitions shall be in a form and contain the information required by Section 17.28.030 and as required by the planning director.

B.

By City. The city council, at the request of any interested person or on its own motion, may initiate proceedings to revert property to acreage.

(Ord. 456 § 317-2, 1981)

17.28.030 - Data filed.

Petitioners shall file the following:

A.

Evidence of title to the real property; and

B.

Evidence of the consent of any owner of any interest in the property; or

C.

Evidence that none of the improvements required to be made have been made within two years from the date the final map or parcel map was filed for record, or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements, whichever is later; or

D.

Evidence that no lots shown on the final or parcel map have been sold within five years from the date such final or parcel map was filed for record; and

E.

Evidence of nonuse or lack of necessity of any streets or easements which are to be vacated or abandoned; and

F.

A final map in the form prescribed by Sections 17.20.020 through 17.20.130 which delineates dedications which will not be vacated and dedications required as a condition to reversion. The map shall be conspicuously titled, "Reversion to Acreage Map," and a reference to the number or title of the subdivision involved. Unless reversion is initiated by owners, a certificate of consent of record owners need not appear on the map.

(Ord. 456 § 317-3, 1981)