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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 16 — SUBDIVISION

Trinity County Municipal Code Ch. 16.28 Quarter-Quarter Division

Trinity County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Trinity County

Cite as: Trinity County Municipal Code Chapter 16.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04

16.28.020 - Parcel map—Submittal—Determinations by county surveyor.

A. The parcel map shall be submitted to the county surveyor, who shall determine within twenty days if :

  1. The subdivision is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plans;

  2. The map is technically correct;

  3. The map conforms to applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, and the subdivision improvement standards; and

  4. If the subdivision fronts on a public waterway or on lake or reservoir owned entirely or in part by a public agency, reasonable public access by fee or easement from a public highway to that portion of the bank or the river, stream or lake bordering or lying within the proposed subdivision is available, either through or across the subdivision or within a reasonable distance of the subdivision. If the county surveyor 1 s determinations are affirmative, then he shall execute the county surveyor 1 s certificate on the map and shall approve the map for filing with the county recorder.

B. If any of his determinations are negative, he shall require that the subdivider make changes as necessary and resubmit the map.

(Ord. 1080 §1(part), 1986)

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16.28.030 - Offers of dedication.

If any offers of dedication are made on the parcel map, and the county and/or the subdivider wants said dedication to be considered for acceptance, then the county surveyor shall submit the map to the board of supervisors. If no offers of dedication are made, the county surveyor shall transmit the map to the county recorder for filing.

(Ord. 1080 §1(part), 1986)

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16.28.040 - When parcel map may be waived.

The county surveyor may waive the requirement of a parcel map for any quarter-quarter division creating two, three or four parcels, if after consultation with the county planning director, he finds that the subdivision complies with applicable requirement such as area improvement and design, flood-water drainage control, public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply and availability, environmental protection, survey data, and other requirements.

(Ord. 1080 §1(part), 1986)

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