Chapter 17.16 — STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS—TENTATIVE MAPS

The procedure in this chapter shall apply to all subdivisions, parts of subdivisions and divisions of land defined as a subdivision by Article 2, Chapter 1 of Division 2, Part 7 of the Government Code of the state.

(Ord. 227-80 §2, 1981: Ord. 43-62 §5.00 (1963).

The initial action in connection with the making of a subdivision shall be the preparation of a tentative map or maps, which shall comply with Chapter 17.12 as to design, and shall show or be accompanied by the following data:

A.

A sketch indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region, and showing land use in the surrounding area;

B.

The name and address of the record owner and subdivider;

C.

The name and address of the surveyor or engineer who prepared said tentative map, if any;

D.

Date, north point and scale; minimum scale shall be one inch equals one hundred feet;

E.

The names of all adjacent subdivisions; location, names and width of adjacent streets, highways, alleys and ways, together with the type and location of street improvements thereon;

F.

The contour of the land at intervals of not more than one foot if the general slope of the land is less than five percent, or of not more than two feet if the slope is between five and ten percent, or of not more than five feet if the general slope of the land is greater than ten percent;

G.

Sufficient data to define the boundaries of the tract, or a legal description of the tract and opaque red border on the reverse side of the map to indicate tract boundaries;

H.

The width, approximate locations and purpose of all existing and proposed easements, together with all building and use restrictions applicable thereto;

I.

The width and approximate grade of all streets, highways, alleys and other rights-of-way proposed for dedication or not;

J.

The approximate radii of all curves;

K.

The approximate dimensions of all lots;

L.

The approximate locations of areas subject to inundation by stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses, existing and proposed;

M.

The location and outline to scale of each building or structure within the subdivision, noting thereon whether or not such building or structure is to be removed from or remain in the development of the subdivision, and its future use;

N.

The location and approximate elevation of sewer manhole inverts;

O.

The approximate elevation at street intersections;

P.

The proposed location of street lights;

Q.

The location, pipe size and approximate grades of proposed sewers, water pipe and underground storm drains, including the proposed location of fire plugs;

R.

The location of existing wells, cesspools, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground structures or sand, gravel or other excavation within two hundred feet of any portion of the subdivision, noting thereon whether they are to be abandoned or used;

S.

Statements by the subdivider as follows:

1.

A statement as to zoning provisions, if any, and as to proposed use of property,

2.

A statement as to intention of subdivider in regard to slope planting, erosion control and improvements to be constructed by him, as required in Chapter 17.12,

3.

A statement as to front line setbacks and building lines,

4.

The proposed source of water supply and sewage disposal, indicating whether or not Sections 17.12.270 through 17.12.300 can be complied with,

5.

The type of tree planting proposed,

6.

The proposed public areas to be dedicated,

7.

A statement as to development of lots, whether for sale as lots or fully developed house and lot;

T.

A copy of any condition, restrictive reservation or covenant existing or proposed shall be attached to the statement.

(Ord. 43-62 §5.10, 1963).

A tentative map shall be considered complete for the consideration of the city planning commission when maps or sketches have been submitted eighteen by twenty-six inches in size or larger, drawn to scale of sufficient size to show all details of the plan clearly, and indicating or accompanied by the data required in Section 17.16.020. If the tract is a portion of a larger area which may be subdivided later, the tentative map should roughly indicate the ultimate plan for the whole.

(Ord. 43-62 §5.31, 1963).

Ten copies of a tentative map and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land shall be presented to the secretary of the planning commission at least fifteen days prior to the commission meeting, at which the map will be formally filed, together with a fee of thirty dollars, plus one dollar per lot, to cover the cost of checking.

(Ord. 43-62 §5.32, 1963).

The planning commission secretary shall immediately transmit copies of the tentative map to the city engineer, planning department, fire department, public health officer and public utilities serving the area, and the flood-control department and Division of Highways, if affected, and may transmit copies thereof to other departments and agencies as he deems advisable.

Upon receipt of a copy of the tentative map, each office or department to which the same has been transmitted shall examine the map to ascertain if it conforms to the requirements coming within the authority of such department; and, within fifteen days after receipt thereof, each department shall, and each public utility may, make a written report thereon to the planning commission.

(Ord. 43-62 §5.41, 1963).

A.

Actual filing of the map shall be deemed to be at the next regular meeting following its presentation to the city as provided in Section 17.16.040.

B.

The planning commission shall act on any tentative map within forty days of the date of filing, unless this time period is extended in writing by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning commission. Failure of the planning commission to act within the time limit prescribed shall be deemed recommended approval of the tentative map.

C.

The planning commission shall determine whether a tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title, and upon that basis shall recommend to the city council approval, conditional approval or disapproval of said map. Such action shall be reported directly to the subdivider and also to the city council, along with a copy of the tentative map and a record of action of the commission thereon.

D.

The planning commission may recommend disapproval of a tentative map because of flood and inundation hazards and recommend protective improvements to be constructed as a condition precedent to approval of the map. A copy of the map and record of the action of the planning commission shall be forwarded to the city council.

(Ord. 43-62 §§5.51—5.53, 1963).

The city council, within forty-five days of receiving the tentative map and planning commission recommendation concerning said map, shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the map. The time limit for council action may be extended in writing by mutual consent of the subdivider and the city council.

(Ord. 43-62 §5.54, 1963).

Chapter 17.20 - STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS—FINAL MAPS

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