Skip to content

Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control›Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations

§ 19.158

Twentynine Palms Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Twentynine Palms

19.158.010 - Purpose

This Chapter establishes procedures for processing requests for reversions to acreage in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Subdivision Map Act. Requests for reversions to acreage shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Commission. Appeals may be made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

19.158.020 - Initiation of Proceedings

Proceedings for reversions to an acreage map may be initiated by either of the following:

A.

By Owner(s). A petition of all the owners of record in the form prescribed by and containing the information required by this Chapter and the Subdivision Map Act.

B.

By City Council. A Resolution of the City Council at the request of any person or on its own motion.

19.158.030 - Data Required for a Reversion to Acreage

A.

Adequate evidence of title to the real property in the subdivision shall be provided and one or more of the following:

1.

Evidence of the consent of all the owners of any interest in the property; or

2.

Evidence that none of the improvements required to be made have been made within two years from the date the Final Map was recorded, or within the time allowed by the improvement agreement, whichever is

later; or

3.

Evidence that no lots shown on the Final Map have been sold within five years from the date the Final Map was recorded, or as otherwise may be determined appropriate by the City Council.

B.

A Final Map shall be provided with the petition, prepared in accordance with Chapter 19.156 (Final Parcel Map and Final Map) of this Code, which delineates the dedications which are not proposed to be vacated, as well as any dedications which are required as a condition to the proposed reversion to acreage.

19.158.040 - Fees

All petitions for reversion to acreage shall be accompanied by the applicable fees for processing; such fees are nonrefundable. Fees for a reversion to acreage through Resolution of the City Council shall be paid by the person requesting such resolution.

19.158.050 - Required Findings for Approval

Subdivided real property may be reverted to acreage only if the Planning Commission finds that:

A.

Dedications or offers of dedication to be vacated or abandoned by the reversion to acreage are unnecessary for present or prospective public purposes; and

B.

Either:

1.

All owners of an interest in the real property within the subdivision have consented to reversion; or

2.

None of the improvements required to be made have been made within two years from the date the Final or Parcel Map was filed for record, or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements, whichever is the later; or

3.

No lots shown on the Final or Parcel Map have been sold within five years from the date such map was filed for record, except that the required period may be modified by the City Council where it is determined that such modification is in the best interest of the public.

19.158.060 - Required Conditions of Approval

As conditions of reversion to acreage, the Planning Commission shall require:

A.

Dedications or offers of dedication necessary for the public purposes specified in the General Plan, Development Code or other applicable ordinance.

B.

Retention of previously paid fees if necessary to accomplish the purpose of this Chapter and the General Plan.

C.

Retention of any portion of required improvement security or deposits if necessary to accomplish the purpose of this Chapter.

19.158.070 - Filing Reversion Map with County Recorder

The proposed reversion to acreage shall be effective upon the recording of the Final Map by the County Recorder.

19.158.080 - Return of Fees, Deposits; Release of Securities

When a reversion to acreage is effective, fees and deposits shall be returned and improvement security released, except those retained in accordance with Section 19.158.060.B-C above. A tax bond shall not be required as part of reversion proceedings.

Chapter 19.160 - Lot Line Adjustment

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸ Contents — Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 19 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. § 19.02
    2. § 19.020
    3. § 19.04
    4. § 19.06
    5. § 19.08
    6. § 19.10
    7. § 19.12
    8. § 19.14
    9. § 19.16
    10. § 19.18
    11. § 19.20
    12. § 19.22
    13. § 19.26
    14. § 19.28
    15. § 19.29
    16. § 19.30
    17. § 19.32
    18. § 19.34
    19. § 19.35
    20. § 19.36
    21. § 19.37
    22. § 19.38
    23. § 19.40
    24. § 19.41
    25. § 19.42
    26. § 19.43
    27. § 19.44
    28. § 19.46
    29. § 19.48
    30. § 19.50
    31. § 19.52
    32. § 19.54
    33. § 19.55
    34. § 19.56
    35. § 19.57
    36. § 19.58
    37. § 19.60
    38. § 19.62
    39. § 19.64
    40. § 19.66
    41. § 19.68
    42. § 19.69
    43. § 19.70
    44. § 19.72
    45. § 19.73
    46. § 19.74
    47. § 19.78
    48. ▸ Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control
      Overview
      1. § 19.82
      2. § 19.88
      3. 88.080 Freestanding Signs
      4. § 19.90
      5. § 19.92
      6. § 19.94
      7. § 19.96
      8. § 19.98
      9. § 19.100
      10. § 19.102
      11. § 19.104
      12. § 19.106
      13. § 19.108
      14. § 19.110
      15. § 19.112
      16. § 19.114
      17. § 19.116
      18. § 19.124
      19. § 19.128
      20. § 19.130
      21. § 19.132
      22. § 19.134
      23. § 19.136
      24. § 19.138
      25. § 19.140
      26. § 19.142
      27. § 19.144
      28. § 19.146
      29. § 19.147
      30. § 19.148
      31. ▸ Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations
        Overview
        1. § 19.150
        2. § 19.152
        3. § 19.154
        4. § 19.156
        5. § 19.158
        6. § 19.160
        7. § 19.162
        8. § 19.164
        9. § 19.166
        10. § 19.168
        11. § 19.170
        12. § 19.172
        13. § 19.174
        14. § 19.176

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.