Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 14 — Land Use and Development Code›Division 14.11 — SUBDIVISIONS
Vacaville Municipal Code Ch. 14.11.010 General Provisions
Vacaville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Vacaville
Cite as: Vacaville Municipal Code Chapter 14.11.010 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 14.11.010.010. Purpose.¶
The purpose of this division is to regulate dividing and merging land within the City, in accordance with and supplemental to the provisions of the state Subdivision Map Act, Division 2 of Title 7 of the California Government Code. This division provides information on the design, improvement, and technical information required for subdivisions. It also includes provisions on the form and content for all maps provided for by the state Subdivision Map Act, and approval procedures. Further, its purposes are to:
A. Preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare;
B. Promote orderly growth and development;
C. Promote open space, conservation, protection, and proper use of land;
D. Ensure provision for adequate traffic circulation, utilities, and services; and
E. Implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
§ 14.11.010.020. Applicability.¶
This division applies to dividing or merging of real property within the City, including the preparation, filing, processing, approval or disapproval of tentative maps, parcel maps, final maps, parcel map waivers, vesting maps, lot line adjustments, mergers, reversions to acreage, and to other maps provided for by the Subdivision Map Act.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
§ 14.11.010.030. Consistency With City Policies.¶
A. Consistency With Adopted Plans. All land proposed to be subdivided or merged shall be consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan or policy plan, the Land Use and Development Code, and other applicable City policies and/or provisions of the Municipal Code.
B. Consistency With Planned Growth Ordinance. The acceptance and processing of subdivision maps are subject to the provisions of Division 14.05.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
§ 14.11.010.040. Maps Required.¶
A. Tentative Parcel Maps or Vesting Tentative Parcel Maps Required. A tentative parcel map or vesting tentative parcel map is required to be submitted and approved prior to submitting a parcel map in all instances where a parcel map is required by the Subdivision Map Act.
TABLE 14.11.010.A: MAPS REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS SUBDIVISION PROJECTS
| Project Type | Maps Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Urban lot split of 2 or fewer lots | Parcel map, tentative map, or final map | Refer to California Government Code Section 66411.7 for additional requirements |
| Subdivisions creating 4 or fewer lots or condominiums | Tentative parcel map or vesting tentative parcel map, and a parcel map | Parcel map requirement may be waived, in accordance with Section 14.11.060.030 |
| Subdivisions creating 5 or more lots or condominiums | Tentative map or vesting tentative map, and final map | |
| Lot line adjustments between 4 or fewer existing adjoining parcels in accordance with SMA 66412(d) | Map exhibit, drawn to scale and suitable for recording with a certificate of compliance | Waiver of parcel map application shall be submitted with the appropriate documents |
| Lot line adjustments between 5 or more existing adjoining parcels | Tentative parcel map and parcel map or tentative map and final map or lot merger | |
| Reversion to acreage | Parcel map | |
| Certificates of compliance and conditional certificates of compliance | Map exhibit, drawn to scale, and suitable for recording | Also needed: legal descriptions prepared by qualified individual |
| Mergers | Map exhibit, drawn to scale and suitable for recording with a certificate of compliance | A fee shall be paid to the City of Vacaville in accordance with the current master fee schedule for processing a waiver of parcel map, at the time the request is made |
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
§ 14.11.010.050. Decision Maker.¶
Subject to the provisions of Division 14.01, the City Engineer, Director of Community Development, Planning Commission and City Council have decision making authority over various aspects of the development applications governed by this Division. See Table 14.11.010.B, Level of Decision Maker.
TABLE 14.11.010.B: LEVEL OF DECISION MAKER
| Application Type | Decision Maker | Appeal Body |
|---|---|---|
| Tentative Parcel Map or Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (4 or fewer lots) (without concurrent rezoning or other legislative action) | Director of Community Development (Vesting: Director of Community Development recommends, and City Council takes action) | City Council |
| Tentative Parcel Map or Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (4 or fewer lots) (with concurrent rezoning or other legislative action) | Director of Community Development (Vesting: Planning Commission review and recommendation; Council takes final action) | None |
| Tentative Tract or Vesting Tentative Tract Map (5 or more lots) (with or without rezoning or other legislative actions) | Planning Commission (Vesting: Planning Commission reviews and recommends; City Council takes final action) | None |
| Parcel Map | Director of Community Development | City Council |
| Final Map | City Council | None |
| Lot Line Adjustment | City Engineer and Director of Community Development | Planning Commission |
| Mergers | City Engineer and Director of Community Development | Planning Commission |
| Reversion to Acreage | Director of Community Development | Planning Commission |
| Condominium Conversions | Director of Community Development | Planning Commission |
| Minor Amendments to Tentative Maps | Director of Community Development | City Council |
| Time Extensions | Staff | |
| Certificates of Compliance and Conditional Certificates of Compliance | City Engineer and Director of Community Development | City Council |
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
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