Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISION AND RELATED REGULATIONS

Article 3 — Subdivision Map Requirements

Yolo County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Yolo County

Sec. 8-1.301. Subdivision maps creating five or more lots.

A tentative subdivision map (a “tentative map”) and a final subdivision map (a “final map”) shall be required for all subdivisions which create five (5) or more lots, create five (5) or more condominiums as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, are a community apartment project (as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code) containing five (5) or more parcels, or are a conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing five (5) or more dwelling units, except where:

(a) The parent parcel contains less than five (5) acres, each lot created by the division abuts upon a publicly maintained public road or highway, and no dedications or improvements are required by the legislative body; or

(b) Each lot created by the subdivision has a gross area of twenty (20) acres or more and has an approved access meeting the requirements of the Yolo County Improvement Standards to a publicly maintained public road or highway; or

(c) The parent parcel has an approved access meeting the requirements of the Yolo County Improvement Standards to a public road or highway and is zoned for industrial or commercial development, and which has the approval of the legislative body as to road alignment and widths; or

(d) Each lot created by the subdivision has a gross area of not less than forty (40) acres or is not less than a quarter of a quarter section; or

(e) The land being subdivided is solely for the creation of an environmental subdivision pursuant to Section 66418.2 of the Subdivision Map Act.

A tentative map and a parcel map shall be required for those subdivisions described in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). For the purposes of computing the number of lots created by a subdivision, any remainder parcel and any lots to be conveyed to a governmental agency, public entity, or public utility, or to a subsidiary of a public utility for reconveyance to a public utility for rights-of-way, shall not be counted. For purposes of this section, any conveyance of land to or from a governmental agency shall include a fee interest, an easement, or a license.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.302. Parcel maps creating four or fewer lots.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a tentative parcel map and a parcel map shall be required for all subdivisions creating four or fewer lots, or four or fewer condominiums, or (in the case of community apartment projects) containing four or fewer apartments, or (in the case of conversions to a stock cooperative) involving four or fewer dwelling units.

(b) A parcel map occurring within areas zoned R-L or R-M and defined by the United States Census Bureau as urbanized or an urban cluster shall be approved ministerially without a tentative parcel map being required if the following requirements are met:

(1) No more than two new parcels of approximately equal lot area (no less than 40% of the lot area) are created.

(2) The applicant for an urban lot split shall sign an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split unless the applicant is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

  • (3) The lots created from the parcel map shall:

  • (i) have access to, provide access to, or adjoin County maintained public right-of-way;

(ii) provide easements required for the provision of public services and utilities.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 3, Ord. 1547, eff. March 10, 2022)

Sec. 8-1.303. Final map or parcel map waivers.

As set forth pursuant to Section 66428 of the Subdivision Map Act, a final map or parcel map shall, upon proper application therefore, be waived in the following cases:

(a) Large Lot Subdivisions - Subdivisions (other than condominium conversions, community apartment projects and stock cooperative conversions) which create lots, each of which has a gross area of at least forty (40) acres or is not less than a quarter of a quarter section are eligible for map waiver provided that the Advisory Agency has issued written findings that (1) the subdivision meets all of the requirements of this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act for a subdivision by parcel map except only those requirements set forth in Section 8-1.302 of this chapter and in Section 66428 of the Subdivision Map Act and such other requirements as may be waived by the Advisory Agency pursuant to this section, and (2) no injury would be done to the public health, safety or welfare by permitting the subdivision to occur without a field survey;

(b) Mobile Home Park Condominium Conversions - Subdivisions which convert mobile home parks (as defined in Section 50781 of the Health and Safety Code) into condominiums are eligible for map waiver provided that the Advisory Agency has issued written findings that none of the conditions listed in subsections (a) (1) through (a) (4) of Section 66428.1 of the Subdivision Map Act exist.

(§ 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.304. Application, processing, and recording of final map or parcel map waivers.

(a) An application for a map waiver shall be on a form satisfactory to the Planning Director and shall be accompanied by documents containing all of the information specified in Sections 8-1.306, 8-1.404, 8-2.502 and 8- 2.503, as applicable, provided that the Planning Director may, in individual cases, permit the omission of items of information deemed by it not to be necessary for a proper review of the application. The application shall also be

accompanied by a legal description and a sketch, prepared by a person authorized to practice land surveying, of each of the lots to be created by the subdivision or merger and, where applicable, each of the affected lots in existence at the time of application. The sketch shall include a north arrow and the bearings and distances for all the lot lines including, where applicable, distances between old and new lot lines. Where, in the opinion of the Planning Director, a field survey is necessary in order to support a required finding that one or more of the lots to be created will conform to applicable zoning requirements, the application shall be accompanied by a field survey. The application for a mobile home park condominium conversion described in subsection (b) of Section 8-2.303 shall also be accompanied by a petition in the form specified in Section 66428.1 of the Subdivision Map Act signed by at least two-thirds of the owners of mobile homes who are tenants in the mobile home park.

(b) An application for a map waiver shall be processed in the same manner as an application for a tentative parcel map. Prior to expiration of the map waiver approval, legal descriptions describing the parcels, as approved by the Advisory Agency, shall be provided by the applicant(s) in a form and content acceptable to the Planning Director. Also, the applicant shall obtain certification from the County Tax Collector which states that according to the records of his/her department there are no liens against the parcels for unpaid state, county, or municipal or local taxes or special assessments collected as taxes, except taxes or special assessments not yet payable. The Planning Director shall prepare and sign a certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance to indicate compliance with all of the conditions of the approval of the map waiver.

department there are no liens against the parcels for unpaid state, county, or municipal or local taxes or special assessments collected as taxes, except taxes or special assessments not yet payable. The Planning Director shall prepare and sign a certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance to indicate compliance with all of the conditions of the approval of the map waiver.

(c) A map waiver shall not become operative unless and until the certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance is recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to expiration of the approval. Unless a certificate of compliance or a conditional certificate of compliance is recorded the approval shall expire two (2) years from the date of the approval in the cases described in Sections 8-1.313(a) and 8-1.505(a). After approval of the map waiver, the Planning Director shall indicate on a separate document all conditions that, according to proof supplied by the applicant, have been satisfied. If all conditions that are required to be satisfied prior to the recording of the certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance have not been satisfied, the Planning Director shall not sign and record the certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance. If all conditions that are required to be satisfied prior to the recording of the certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance have been satisfied, the Planning Director shall prepare and sign the certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance, including applicable legal descriptions and sketches provided by the applicant, and shall transmit it to the County Recorder. When recorded, the certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance shall have the same force and effect as a recorded parcel map.

(§ 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.305. Filing of final maps and parcel maps.

Prior to the filing of any final map or parcel map for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing, whether immediate or future, by the execution of any deed of conveyance, sale, or contract for sale, except where otherwise provided by this chapter, the subdivider shall file a tentative map with the Planning Director, for distribution as set forth in Sec. 8-1.311 of this article. The filing shall be accompanied by all information and supporting materials determined to be necessary by the Planning Director.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.306. Vesting tentative maps.

A subdivider desiring to obtain the development rights conferred by Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 66498.1) of the Subdivision Map Act shall print the words “Vesting Tentative Map” conspicuously on the face of each

copy of the tentative map prior to submitting the tentative map to the Planning Director, and shall comply with requirements for a Vesting Tentative Map contained in the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter. (Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.307. Phased subdivision maps.

A subdivider desiring to file for record multiple final maps or multiple parcel maps relating to a single tentative map shall so inform the Planning Director in writing at the time the tentative map is submitted, provided that, at any time prior to approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, the Advisory Agency may waive this requirement. (Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.308. Form of tentative maps and tentative parcel maps.

(a) The tentative map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and shall be drawn to a scale sufficiently large as to show clearly the details of the plan (generally one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, but not more than one hundred (100) feet, and the essential dimensions related thereto.

(b) The tentative map shall contain the following information, which is further augmented and described in the application forms prepared by the Planning and Public Works Department (the Tentative Map application “Required Materials” checklist):

  • (1) The subdivision number and small vicinity map;

  • (2) The legal and/or other sufficient description of the property to be subdivided to define the location and boundaries of the proposed tract, with approximate bearings and distances;

  • (3) The names and addresses of the owner or owners of record, the subdivider, and the engineer or surveyor;

  • (4) The widths, approximate locations, and identity of all existing or proposed easements, streets, alleys, reserves, watercourses, irrigation canals, and drainage ditches on or adjacent to the proposed subdivision, together with all building and use restrictions applicable thereto;

  • (5) An indication of adjacent tentative or recorded subdivisions, property lines, or any development which will affect or be affected by the development;

(6) Topographic data shown for a sufficient distance beyond the boundary lines of the subdivision in sufficient detail and contour lines at sufficient intervals to provide for a proper study of drainage, sewage disposal, lot design, and road locations; the location of existing buildings on or near the proposed subdivision and unusual natural features in the area; and a rough grading plan, together with preliminary soils data, whenever cuts or fills are five (5) feet or more;

  • (7) The location and general description of proposed public improvements;

(8) The location and width of adjacent existing and proposed streets and highways, as well as possible future street continuations, and an indication of how such development will fit into the neighborhood street plan and the General Plan of the County;

  • (9) The proposed street names;

  • (10) The approximate radii of all curves;

  • (11) The approximate location of areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow, all areas normally covered by water, and all water courses which are to be preserved and used in the development of the subdivision;

(12) The proposed lot layouts, including approximate dimensions, gross lot area, and buildable area, and provisions for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities as set forth in the Subdivision Map Act;

(13) The existing and proposed uses of the property, with a statement of the respective proportions of the total area and the number of lots represented by each use;

(14) Provisions for the domestic water supply proposed by the subdivider, including the source, the location of existing, proposed, active, or abandoned wells and the future disposition of each well, and information concerning the approximate quantity of water when the source is other than a public water system;

  • (15) Provisions for sewage disposal and data pertaining to soil percolation rates for all areas not on public sewers to the satisfaction of the Public Health Director;

  • (16) Provisions for stormwater drainage including detention, and stormwater quality features, as applicable;

  • (17) Provisions for all other utilities, including natural gas, electricity, communication, and cable television systems, and a list of all firms and/or public districts supplying utility services;

  • (18) The requirement for Energy Star certified appliances;

  • (19) A flow diagram setting forth the manner and direction in which storm runoff will be carried through and away from the subdivision;

  • (20) Provisions for park and recreation facilities, schools, and other needed public areas;

  • (21) A statement as to the proposed landscaping and tree planting plan;

  • (22) A statement prohibiting wood-burning fireplaces in new residential development;

  • (23) The date, north arrow, scale, and gross area of the subdivision;

  • (24) The boundary lines of any cities, counties, school districts, and other public districts within the area of the map; and

  • (25) Signature blocks on the tentative maps for the approval of the Zoning Administrator and the County Engineer.

  • (c) Any material required by the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, above, which cannot be placed legibly and completely on the tentative map shall be submitted in writing with such map.

(d) The following information shall be submitted with the tentative map application, including and in addition to any other information specified in the subdivision application forms prepared by the Department of Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services:

(1) A Planned Development (PD) Ordinance (if rezoning to a unique PD overlay zone) including allowed and permitted uses, building densities and standards such as height and setbacks, design regulations, and other criteria which will regulate how development will proceed;

(2) Development plans showing the proposed distribution, location, extent, and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, utilities, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan and necessary to meet the infrastructure and other requirements of the County General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and the County Improvement Standards.

  • (3) Standards and criteria by which development will proceed;

(4) A program of implementation measures necessary to carry out the aforementioned requirements above; and any applicable mitigation programs or requirements such as agricultural and wildlife habitat mitigation and affordable housing;

  • (5) A Conceptual Landscape Plan, including a list of trees, plants, shrubs and groundcover that will be utilized for selecting landscape plan components.

  • (6) Architectural Elevation drawings and other aesthetic details of proposed buildings, as applicable;

  • (7) A Transportation Impact Study as described in the County’s Transportation Impact Study Guidelines, if the project meets or exceeds the triggers requiring an impact study;

  • (8) Final hydrology and hydraulics calculations and reports prepared by a registered civil engineer per County Improvement Standards;

  • (9) An Onsite Circulation Plan;

  • (10) A Lighting Plan, if applicable;

(11) A Master Signage Plan, if applicable; and

(12) Any other technical and/or CEQA-related special studies, such as an archeological or biological study, as required.

(e) Every subdivider, at the time of filing a tentative map, shall pay to the County a filing fee in the amount established by the Board by resolution.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.309. Determination of application completeness.

(a) When the required number of copies of a tentative map and accompanying information and reports have been received by the Department, the application shall be examined by staff of the Department and other appropriate County departments, in light of the requirements of this chapter, applicable requirements of Title 6 of the Yolo County Code, the Subdivision Map Act, and the Yolo County Improvement Standards, to determine whether the application contains all of the required information and is complete for the purposes of Section 65943 of the Government Code.

(b) No later than thirty (30) days following the submittal of the application, the applicant shall be notified in writing whether the application is complete or incomplete. If the application is determined to be incomplete, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons therefor and informed of the information still needed to make the application complete.

(c) Upon written notification to the applicant, processing of an incomplete application may be terminated if no reasonable effort has been made by the applicant to complete the application for a period of six (6) months from the date of notification of incompleteness. All unused fees shall be refunded to the applicant. The Planning Director on written request by the applicant showing good cause may grant an extension of this six (6) month period.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.310. CEQA requirements and filing date.

(a) The applicant shall provide such information as may be necessary to comply with CEQA and, when the appropriate environmental document has been prepared and approved pursuant to Section 66452.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, the tentative map shall be filed as specified in this section.

(b) For the limited purpose of commencing the time periods prescribed by Section 66452.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and Sec. 8-1.311, below, for the reporting or acting upon tentative maps, a tentative map for which a complete application has been submitted shall be deemed to be “filed” with the clerk of the Advisory Agency on the filing date established as follows:

(1) In cases where the subdivision is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, the Zoning Administrator shall prepare and sign a notice of exemption and the filing date of the tentative map shall be the date on which such notice is signed.

(2) In cases where a negative declaration or a mitigated negative declaration is required under CEQA, the Advisory Agency shall approve a negative declaration or a proposed mitigated negative declaration and the filing date for the tentative map shall be the date on which the appropriate Advisory Agency approves the document.

(3) In cases where an environmental impact report is required under CEQA, the filing date for the tentative map shall be the date on which the Advisory Agency having authority to approve, disapprove or conditionally approve the tentative map, certifies the environmental impact report.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.311. Procedures for approval.\

(a) Within ten (10) working days from the date that the Planning Director has determined that a filed subdivision map application is deemed “complete” for processing, copies of the tentative map and associated documents shall be distributed by the Planning Director to all relevant departments and agencies for review and reports thereon, including, but not limited to:

  • (1) The Building and Public Works Divisions;

  • (2) The fire district of jurisdiction;

  • (3) Each school district in which the subdivision is located;

  • (4) The Environmental Health Division;

  • (5) Any city within three (3) miles of the proposed subdivision;

  • (6) Any county whose boundary is within one (1) mile of the proposed subdivision;

  • (7) Caltrans and any other State and Federal agencies that may have jurisdiction over or be affected by the proposed subdivision;

  • (8) The serving public utility companies; and

  • (9) Other agencies which may be affected.

(b) The Development Review Committee (DRC) shall review the tentative map, the reports received from the reviewing departments and agencies, the environmental document prepared by staff to comply with CEQA, and all other relevant documents. Planning staff shall incorporate the recommendations of the DRC in draft conditions of approval or denial in a staff report that is set for public hearing before the Commission.

(c) With respect to any subdivision for which a tentative map and final map is required, the Planning Commission (as Advisory Agency authorized to make recommendations only) shall hold a public hearing on the tentative map, recommend the content of required findings, recommend approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the tentative map, and report its actions in writing to the Board of Supervisors within fifty (50) days after the tentative map is filed with the clerk of the Advisory Agency, unless the applicant consents to a longer period of time.

At the next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors following receipt of the Planning Commission’s report, the Board (as the legislative body) shall fix the meeting date at which the tentative map will be considered at a public hearing, which date shall be within thirty (30) days thereafter. The Board shall make all findings required by this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act, and shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map within such thirty (30) day period. Provided, however, that if legally sufficient notice thereof has been given the Board may hold the required public hearing at any regular meeting within thirty (30) days following filing of the Planning Commission’s report, in which case the Board shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map at the conclusion of such hearing. The Board may continue the public hearing on the tentative map to another date with the consent of the applicant.

een given the Board may hold the required public hearing at any regular meeting within thirty (30) days following filing of the Planning Commission’s report, in which case the Board shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map at the conclusion of such hearing. The Board may continue the public hearing on the tentative map to another date with the consent of the applicant.

(d) With respect to any subdivision for which a tentative map and a parcel map is required, the Planning Commission (as Advisory Agency) shall hold a public hearing on the tentative parcel map, make all findings required by this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act, and shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map within fifty (50) days after the tentative map is filed with the clerk of the Advisory Agency, unless the applicant consents to a longer period of time.

(e) The Planning Commission may defer to the Board of Supervisors a decision on a tentative parcel map for any subdivision described in Subsections (1) through (5), below. The Board of Supervisors shall then hold the public hearing and make all required findings and decisions. Decisions on the following tentative parcel maps may be deferred:

(1) Tentative parcel maps which may result in significant adverse environmental impacts which cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels;

  • (2) Tentative parcel maps that involve substantial controversy;

  • (3) Tentative parcel maps which are in conflict with County policies;

  • (4) Tentative parcel maps which may be precedent setting;

  • (5) Tentative parcel map that the Planning Commission determines should be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors in order to best protect the public welfare.

(f) In the event an approved tentative map is revised and subsequently approved by the Commission, the most recently approved tentative map shall constitute the only recognized tentative map for further action in the consideration of the filing of the final map or parcel map.

(g) Prior to filing a tentative map application, a subdivider may submit to the Planning, Public Works and

Environmental Services Department, for consideration by Planning staff and reviewing agencies, a “pre-application” of preliminary subdivision plans, which shall be processed according to the provisions of Sec. 8-2.213. The intent of the pre-application process is to give an applicant an initial understanding of the issues and type of conditions of approval that could be raised by the project. A pre-application does not result in any formal approval, but instead is concluded with a letter and meeting with the applicant outlining the issues raised by the proposed project and the conditions and mitigation measures that could result if a subsequent formal application were to be filed with the County.

ing of the issues and type of conditions of approval that could be raised by the project. A pre-application does not result in any formal approval, but instead is concluded with a letter and meeting with the applicant outlining the issues raised by the proposed project and the conditions and mitigation measures that could result if a subsequent formal application were to be filed with the County.

(h) For the purposes of Sections 66452.6, 66457 and 66463.5 of the Subdivision Map Act, and this section, a final map or parcel map shall be deemed to be “filed” with the legislative body on the date it is submitted to the County Surveyor in a form and condition which would permit the County Surveyor to sign the certificate specified in Sections 8-1.503 and 8-1.505 of this chapter. For the purpose of this section, a final map or parcel map is “filed” for record when the County Recorder accepts it for filing pursuant to Section 66466 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.312. Findings.

The Advisory Agency or the Board of Supervisors shall adopt the following findings in the approval of a tentative parcel or subdivision map. Conversely, the Advisory Agency or the Board of Supervisors shall deny approval of a tentative map if it cannot make any of the following findings, based on information submitted at the public hearing: (a) The proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in Section 65451 of the Government Code;

  • (b) The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and 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 provides for public improvements in accordance with Article 9 of this title, and the Yolo County Improvement Standards;

  • (f) The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

  • (g) The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems;

(h) The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements which are of record or are established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and which have been acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision; provided that the Advisory Agency or Board of Supervisors as appropriate may approve the tentative map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public;

(i) The design of the subdivision shall provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision;

(j) The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into an existing community sewer system would not result in, or add to, a violation of existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code;

(k) If the proposed subdivision fronts along a public waterway, public river or public stream, it provides for a dedication of a public easement along a portion of the bank of the waterway, river or stream bordering or lying within the subdivision, which easement is defined so as to provide reasonable public use and maintenance of the waterway, river or stream consistent with public safety;

(l) If the project is within the 100-year and 200-year floodplain the project meets FEMA and local flood requirements and is consistent with the findings required by Government Code 66474.5.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by Ord. 681.229, eff. October 29, 2015; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1466, eff. March 24, 2016; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016)

Sec. 8-1.313. Expiration and extension.

(a) An approved or conditionally approved tentative subdivision or parcel map shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date it was approved or conditionally approved. Unless a final map is filed with the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Department prior to expiration of the corresponding tentative map, all proceedings shall terminate upon such expiration, and any subdivision of the land shall require the filing and processing of a new tentative map. Said application shall be identified as a previously approved, but now expired map. A final map or parcel map may be filed for record after the expiration date of the tentative map if an application for said final or parcel map was filed with the Department prior to the expiration date.

(b) At any time prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the subdivider may submit to the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Department an application for an extension of the twenty- four (24) month initial time period, pursuant to Section 66452.6I of the Subdivision Map Act, for the tentative map and, if the application is timely, the Advisory Agency that approved or conditionally approved the subdivision may grant the extension. There shall be no other extensions of the time period for the tentative map except as required by Section 66452.6 or Section 66463.5 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(c) Any tentative subdivision map or vesting subdivision map is eligible for an extension of time, provided final approval for such extension occurs prior to the expiration of the original map. The hearing procedures for an extension of time shall be the same as for resubmittal of the map.

(d) Upon filing of a timely application for an extension of time, the map shall automatically be extended for sixty (60) days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs first. An extension of time may not be granted for more than a total of five (5) years, but may be granted for a lesser time at the sole discretion of the final hearing body. These extensions are exclusive of those tentative maps approvals that are, or will be, automatically extended by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66452.21, 66452.22, 66452.23, 66452.24, 66452.25, or any subsequent similar legislation), or by the provisions of any other similar section that may from time to time be added to the Act.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or of the Yolo County Code, any entitlement, development permit or other approval which would expire pursuant to this chapter or the Yolo County Code, but which was approved concurrently with and pertains to any approved tentative subdivision or parcel map the expiration date of which was automatically extended by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sections 66452.21, 66452.22, and 66452.23), or by the provisions of any other similar section that may from time to time be

e pursuant to this chapter or the Yolo County Code, but which was approved concurrently with and pertains to any approved tentative subdivision or parcel map the expiration date of which was automatically extended by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sections 66452.21, 66452.22, and 66452.23), or by the provisions of any other similar section that may from time to time be

added to the Act, shall be extended for the same period as that provided by said section for the approved tentative subdivision or parcel map to which it pertains.

(f) Approval of a minor or major modification of a previously approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall not affect the expiration date of a tentative map.

(g) A subdivider may apply for a resubmission of the map rather than an extension of time; in which case, the map may be approved after the expiration date of the original map.

(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1468, eff. May 13, 2016; as amended by § 5, Ord. 1497, eff. June 7, 2018)