Chapter 16.32 — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS

This chapter sets forth the form, contents, submittal and approval of tentative parcel maps. (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

The tentative parcel map shall be prepared in a manner acceptable to the community development department and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. The form and contents shall comply and be consistent with the requirements of Section 16.20.020 unless otherwise approved by the director of community development and the city engineer.

(Ord. 91-9 § 3)

Any person making a division of land for which a parcel map is required shall, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, file the tentative parcel map, together with any deposits toward plan checking and review fees, to the community development department. The community development director shall determine the number of copies to be delivered. (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

When a parcel map is required, the subdivider may submit to the community development department, an application for a vesting tentative parcel map to obtain the rights conferred under Chapter 16.24. Such application shall meet and follow all applicable regulations. (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

• A. Upon receipt of a tentative parcel map application that is determined by the community development department to be complete, the community development department shall prepare a report and set the matter for a public hearing before the planning commission in accordance with Section 16.20.030(C).

• B. The planning commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the tentative parcel map application and make the required reporting and findings in accordance with Sections 16.20.030(D), 16.20.040 and 16.20.050.

• (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

Appeals of the planning commission action with respect to the tentative parcel map shall be made to the city council in accordance with Section 16.20.060. (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

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City of West Sacramento, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.32.070

§ 16.32.100

An approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall expire thirty-six months after its approval in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.20.070. (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

Any amendment to an approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map shall be made in accordance with Section 16.20.080(B).

(Ord. 91-9 § 3)

The subdivider may request, at the time of filing a tentative parcel map, that the planning commission waive the requirements for the recordation of a final parcel map when the land being divided consists of a lot or parcels shown on a recorded parcel map or final map and the full street improvements have been constructed and monumentation is evident, or where each of the lots have a gross acreage of forty acres or more or each of which is a quarter-quarter section or larger. The planning commission may grant the waiver and will issue a certificate of compliance if:

• A. The subdivider files an application with the city engineer, including any fees required, verifying the existence of monumentation and the existence of full street improvements;

• B. The application contains a legal description for each of the lots to be created; and

• C. The planning commission finds that the proposed division of land complies with requirements of this title and the Subdivision Map Act.

• (Ord. 91-9 § 3)

A fee, as established by city council resolution, shall be required on all tentative parcel map applications.

(Ord. 91-9 § 3)

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City of West Sacramento, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.36.010

§ 16.36.050

CHAPTER 16.36 PARCEL MAPS