Sec. 26-320. - Filing.

The tentative tract map shall be filed with the secretary of the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-321. - Notice of hearings.

(a)

In addition to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, mailed notices shall be sent to owners of property located within five hundred (500) feet of the boundaries of the tentative tract map. The person filing the tentative map shall concurrently submit a sketch in sufficient detail and to scale of the property configurations within five hundred (500) feet of the boundaries of the tentative map and a list of property owners and their addresses. Said list shall be keyed numerically or alphabetically to said sketch. The property owners shall be as shown on the last Los Angeles County Assessor's tax roll preceding the filing of the tentative map.

(b)

An on-site notice shall also be posted on the site of the subdivision. The on-site notice shall follow the standards and requirements listed in article VI division 1.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-322. - Submittals of tentative tract maps.

To provide the City with sufficient information in a readily usable format for consideration of the tentative tract maps' compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter, the following requirements for submittals of tentative maps are established:

(a)

Tentative tract map information. Each tentative map shall contain the following information:

(1)

Tract number of parcel map number obtained from the county engineer.

(2)

Name, address and signature of the owner whose property is proposed to be subdivided and the name, address and signature of the subdivider.

(3)

Name, address, signature and number of the registered civil engineer, or licensed surveyor, who prepared the tentative map.

(4)

North arrow, scale, boundary lines, date.

(5)

The location, width and proposed names of all streets within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision or division of land and their approximate grades.

(6)

Location and width of alleys.

(7)

Name, location and width of all adjoining highways, streets or ways.

(8)

Lot lines and approximate dimensions, areas and numbers of each lot.

(9)

Lot lines and approximate dimensions, and areas of remainder parcels.

(10)

Approximate location, width and directions of flow of all watercourses; the approximate locations of all areas subject to inundation from floods; and location of structures, irrigation ditches and other permanent physical features.

(11)

Approximate contours at sufficient intervals to determine existing topography and all proposed grading.

(12)

Approximate location and outline to scale of existing buildings and permanent structures.

(13)

Approximate location of each area covered by trees with a statement of the nature of the cover and the kind and approximate location of all trees standing within the boundaries of the proposed public rights-ofway and private streets.

(14)

Description of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision or division of land (or legal description of the property comprising the subdivision or division of land).

(15)

Width and location of all existing or proposed public or private easements.

(16)

Classification of lots as to intended use.

(17)

Approximate radii of all curves.

(18)

Proposed public areas, if any.

(19)

For a division of land consisting of a condominium project, as defined in section 1350 of the Civil Code, a community apartment project, as defined in section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, the tentative map shall show the general location of all buildings to be erected or maintained and the means of access to such buildings.

(20)

A vicinity map showing the location of the division in relation to the nearest existing cross streets. If it is impossible or impracticable to place upon the tentative map any matter required by this section, such information shall be submitted with the map.

(b)

Scale of tentative tract map. Each tentative tract map shall be drawn to scale as to clearly show the details of the plan thereon. Such scale shall be no smaller than a scale of one (1) inch to fifty (50) feet. A smaller scale may be used if previously approved by the City Engineer.

(c)

Reports and statements. The tentative tract map shall show or be accompanied by reports and written statements from the subdivider giving essential information regarding the following matters:

(1)

Source of water supply.

(2)

Type of street improvements and utilities which the subdivider proposed to install.

(3)

Proposed method of sewage disposal.

(4)

Proposed storm drains or other means of drainage (grade and size).

(5)

Water Quality Requirements or a preliminary Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) and drainage study.

(6)

Protective covenants to be recorded.

(7)

Proposed tree planting.

(8)

The existing zoning and, if a zone change is proposed, the requested zoning for all real property within the division of land.

(9)

A written statement by the registered civil engineer or land surveyor as to whether or not he will set boundary monuments prior to filing the final parcel map with the county recorder.

(10)

Proposed intent, if any, to file multiple final maps.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-323. - Required findings for tentative tract maps.

The following findings are required for approval of a tentative tract map:

(a)

The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable adopted specific plans.

(b)

The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan and applicable adopted specific plans.

(c)

The site is physically suitable for the type of development.

(d)

The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.

(e)

The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife or their habitat.

(f)

Neither the design of the subdivision nor the type of improvements are likely to cause serious public health problems.

(g)

The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will either (i) not conflict with recorded or adjudged easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision; or (ii) alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-324. - Amendment to a tentative tract map.

The Community Development Director or their designee may approve an application for minor modification to an approved tentative map without notice or public hearing. A modification is considered minor when, in the determination of the Community Development Director or their designee, it is consistent with the intent of the original map approval, does not violate any provision of this Code, and does not constitute a substantial change to the map or the conditions of approval. A minor modification may only be implemented with the approval of a minor modification as set forth in article VI, division 7 of chapter 26.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

DIVISION 4. - VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS