Wasco Municipal Code Ch. 16.16 Tentative Maps

Sections: 16.16.010 Preparation and processing procedure requirements. 16.16.020 Form. 16.16.030 Information required. 16.16.040 Preliminary review. 16.16.050 Filing. 16.16.060 Environmental review. 16.16.070 Transmittal to public agencies and utilities. 16.16.080 Report and recommendations of community development director--Service on subdivider. 16.16.090 Public hearing. 16.16.100 Commission review of tentative map.

The tentative map for which approval is sought for any subdivision which requires a final or parcel map shall be prepared and processed in accordance with the provisions of the Map Act and this title. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

Tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn on one or more eighteen-by-twenty-six-inch sheets at a scale of not less than one hundred feet to the inch. If more than one sheet is required, the total number of sheets comprising the tentative map shall be stated on each of the sheets, and its relationship to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

A. Each tentative map shall contain the following information:

1. Number of proposed subdivision as secured from the county planning department proceeded by the
word "tentative" and date of preparation;

2. Name and address of record owner or owners;

3. Name and address of registered engineer or land surveyor preparing the map and his registration
number;

4. The name and address of the subdivider;

5. Sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision and its relation
to existing, adjacent subdivision maps, north point, scale and approximate acreage;

6. The name, location and width of adjacent streets and alleys; and the location of buildings and other
improvements within fifty feet of the boundary of the proposed subdivision;

7. The location, names and width of proposed streets and alleys within the boundary of the proposed
subdivision;

8. The boundary of the proposed subdivision as delineated by a colored border;

9. Lot or parcel layout and dimension and square footage of each lot or parcel; with the square footage of
each lot or parcel noted in the lot;

10. Lots or parcels shall be numbered consecutively;

11. Topographic contours (one-foot minimum contour interval);

12. Proposed direction of drainage flow in streets and alleys;

13. Boundaries of areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the locations, width and direction
of flow of all watercourses, drainage channels and existing drainage structures;

14. All physical structures including, but not limited to, buildings, trees, fences, curb and gutter, sidewalks,
power poles, etc., shall be shown on the property being subdivided; such structure shall be dimensioned and
accurately located by dimension in relation to lot or parcel lines or boundary lines of the proposed
subdivision;

15. The existing use of all buildings located on the proposed subdivision or other uses of property;

16. Zoning district proposed subdivision lies within;

17. Land use designation as shown on land use element of the general plan;

18. Assessor’s parcel number;

19. Proposed method of water supply;

20. Proposed method of sewage and sewage disposal;

21. Proposed public areas, if any;

22. Proposed method of storm drainage disposal for each phase; and drainage calculations to support the
proposed method of disposal;

23. Location of street lights and fire hydrants to be installed;

24. The width and location of all existing and proposed public or private easements;

25. The location, size, and description of any underground facilities such as wells, pipelines, telephone lines,
septic tanks, etc.;

26. Radius of each curve;

27. Statement of improvements and utilities proposed to be made or installed;

28. Show all dedications and irrevocable offers of dedication on the tentative map or to be made by separate instrument;

    29. A typical cross section on each side of the project that abuts a public street starting from a point fifteen feet inside the rear property line and ending fifteen feet on the street side from the edge of curb. The location of any proposed perimeter wall, any planting area and sidewalk area adjacent to the perimeter wall, curb and gutter, and bicycle paths shall be shown on the cross section. Additional cross sections may be required depending on the presence of any physical feature that may be located adjacent to the project.

B. Other Requirements. Some of the information specified in subsection A of this section may not practically be shown on the map and shall be contained in a statement accompanying the tentative map. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 521 §1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 474, 2002).

Prior to the filing of a tentative map, the subdivider or his authorized representative shall file with the community development director five copies of the tentative map and one copy of the preliminary title report. The community development director shall review the proposed subdivision for conformity with the Map Act and this title. The director shall confer with city staff as necessary to make such determinations. Within ten working days of receipt, the community development director shall complete the preliminary review and in writing notify the subdivider of any necessary corrections or modifications. The subdivider may, at his option, request a conference with the community development director for clarification of any determination made by the community development director and/or staff in preliminary review. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

Each subdivider or his authorized representative shall file or cause to be filed with the community development director at the City Hall, Wasco, California, the required documents as follows:

A. Thirty full size copies and one eight-and-one-half-inch by eleven-inch reduced copy of the tentative map;

B. Two copies of the preliminary title report no more than sixty days old;

C. Two copies of a preliminary soils report; a preliminary soils report shall be required for all tentative maps which require a final map; a preliminary soils report may be required as a condition of approval for a tentative map which requires a parcel map; in any case, such report shall be prepared in accordance with the Map Act requirements;

D. Any other required or pertinent information not shown on the map or elsewhere;

E. A letter of transmittal specifying all documents above in this section. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

When divisions of land are subject to the environmental review process in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 2100 et seq., and the city CEQA guidelines, the community development director shall complete the process within the time limits set forth in Section 66452.1 of the Map Act for action or tentative maps may be extended to coincide with environmental review process. Tentative map and environmental review shall be processed concurrently to assure minimum time delay. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

A. Within five working days after reviewing tentative map and other required documents, the community development director shall transmit the tentative map to each of the following:

1. City of Wasco building department;

2. Kern County fire department;

3. Office of Intergovernmental Management when required under Section 12037 of the Government Code;

4. City of Wasco public works department;

5. Southern California Gas Company;

6. Pacific Gas and Electric Company;

7. Pacific Bell Telephone Company;

8. Warner Cable Television Company;

9. Other public agencies or utilities as affected by the subdivision;

10. School districts affected by the subdivision.

B. Such entities may review the tentative map and transmit any comments, recommendations, or requirements thereon to the community development director, who shall incorporate them into his report and recommendations to the commission. Should no comments be received by the community development director within the time set forth in the Map Act, it shall be presumed that the tentative map is approved by the entities as submitted. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

director--Service on subdivider.

The community development director shall prepare a report and recommendations which will include all comments received on the tentative map, a copy of which will be served on the subdivider three calendar days prior to any action on the tentative map by the commission. Service may be personally or by mail. Service shall be deemed complete two days after depositing such report and recommendations in the U.S. mail. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

Pursuant to Section 66451.3 of the Map Act, a public hearing shall be held for all proposed divisions of land which require a parcel or final map. In addition to published notice prescribed by Section 66451.3, all property owners as shown on the city’s last equalized assessment roll within three hundred feet of the proposed subdivision shall be given notice of such hearing by direct mail. Public hearing shall be held before any commission action on tentative map. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

The commission shall review the tentative map considering the following:

A. Environmental findings;

B. Project’s consistency with the city of Wasco general plan and any applicable community plan and/or specific plan;

C. All applicable provisions of this title;

D. All applicable provisions of the Map Act;

E. All applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance;

F. Planned unit developments. Where, in accordance with the provisions of the zoning ordinance, and any applicable combining districts, a planned unit development has been approved subject to the approval of a tentative map, the commission shall find that the tentative map conforms to such plans;

G. Report and recommendation of the community development director;

H. Comments received by the public in conjunction with the required public hearing. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 521 §1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 474, 2002).

A. The planning commission shall approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions the tentative map and report its action in writing to the subdivider and city engineer within one calendar week after the date of decision.

B. At the same time the commission shall designate the improvements which will be required under the provisions of this title, the dedications, and irrevocable offers of dedication and the form thereof, which will be required under the provisions of this title and shall designate any other requirements lawfully authorized to be made.

C. At the discretion of the planning commission, areas of real property within the subdivision may be reserved for future need for schools, fire stations, libraries, recreational facilities, or other public uses, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act as a condition of approval of the tentative map.

D. The decision of the commission shall be final, subject to appeal by the subdivider or any other interested persons as provided in this title and the Map Act.

E. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the filing of different tentative maps for the same property regardless of whether the first one has been approved, provided when such subsequent map is filed, the first on file is deemed completely rescinded and of no further force or effect. Optional tentative maps may be filed at the same time but action of commission shall be related only to one such map. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

The approval or conditional approval of a tentative map shall expire in accordance with Subdivision Map Act requirements. Extensions of the tentative or conditional approval shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Map Act. In granting an extension, the planning commission may impose new or revise existing conditions of approval. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

The modification or revision of an approved tentative map shall not extend the time limits imposed by the Map Act and this title. The planning commission may impose new and revise existing conditions of approval. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).

Fees for environmental review and tentative map processing, appeals, requested extensions of time for tentative maps, and requests for modifications of an approved tentative map as described in this title shall be in the amount prescribed by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).