Chapter 15.20 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP

Prior to the submittal of a tentative map, the subdivider is encouraged to consult with the staff of the planning department for technical advice and procedural instructions. Preliminary sketches of the subdivision may be submitted and discussed. The preliminary sketch would be to a scale and detail sufficient to indicate the essential characteristics of the subdivision, including the number, size and design of lots, the location and width of streets, the location of any important reservations or easements, the relation of the subdivision to all surrounding lands and any other details necessary to enable a preliminary review. The planning department may schedule a conference with the subdivider and appropriate city departments to discuss the preliminary map and make recommendations concerning the submittal of a tentative map.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

The applicant shall submit one reproducible sepia or mylar and five copies of the tentative map, a statement of the proposed division of any land, the information required by the planning administrator pertaining to the environmental impact of the proposed project, appropriate fees and two copies of a preliminary title report.

(1)

Size and Scale. Tentative maps shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches in size and to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet for large areas, and to a scale of one inch equals fifty feet for small areas, unless otherwise approved by the planning administrator.

(2)

Information Required. Every tentative map shall be clearly and legibly reproduced and shall contain the following information:

(A)

A key or location map on which shall be shown the general area, including adjacent property, subdivisions and roads;

(B)

The tract name or number, date, north point, scale, and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed tract;

(C)

The name and address of the owner or owners of record;

(D)

The name and address of the subdivider;

(E)

The name and business address of the person who prepared the map;

(F)

The acreage of the proposed tract to the nearest tenth of an acre;

(G)

Sufficient elevations or contours or notations indicating the direction and percent of slope to determine the general slope of the land and the high and low point thereof;

(H)

The locations, proposed names, widths and grades of all streets and ways in the proposed subdivision which are to be offered for dedication;

(I)

The locations, names and existing widths of all adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways;

(J)

The locations and size of all pipelines and structures used in connection therewith;

(K)

The location and character of all existing public utilities;

(L)

The widths, location and purposes of all existing and proposed easements;

(M)

The lot layout, the dimensions of each lot and the lot numbers;

(N)

The city limit lines occurring within the general vicinity of the subdivision;

(O)

The bearings and distances to survey corners of record;

(P)

The boundaries of any units within the subdivision if the subdivision is to be recorded in stages;

(Q)

The names of the owners of the land immediately adjacent to the subdivision;

(R)

The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their locations in relation to the existing or proposed streets and lot lines, along with the location of any existing wells and/or septic systems;

(S)

The location of all trees proposed to remain in place standing within the boundaries of the proposed public rights-of-way and those trees with a trunk diameter of more than six inches at four and one-half feet above ground level;

(T)

The location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses;

(U)

Typical sections of the proposed street improvements;

(V)

The location of all areas proposed for parks, open space or school sites.

(3)

Statements Required. A statement shall be presented by the subdivider in written form accompanying the map and shall contain the following information:

(A)

The improvements and public utilities proposed to be made or installed and the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed;

(B)

The proposed plan for drainage;

(C)

The provisions for sewerage and sewage disposal;

(D)

The provisions for the proposed water supply;

(E)

The public areas proposed;

(F)

The type and location of street lighting proposed;

(G)

The proposed building setback lines and the width of side yards;

(H)

The justification and reasons for any exceptions to the provisions of this title or for any amendments to the zoning laws which may be requested in conjunction with the subdivision proposed;

(I)

A copy of any restrictive covenants, bylaws or articles of incorporation proposed;

(J)

The existing use or uses of the property;

(K)

The proposed use or uses of the property;

(L)

The tree plantings and landscaping proposed;

(M)

A statement from the owner or owners of record, if different than the subdivider, consenting to the division of land by subdivision;

(N)

A statement giving the name and address of the individual designated to receive all official communications regarding the subdivision.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

The planning department shall examine the tentative map and environmental documents upon presentation and shall not accept the map or environmental documents for distribution unless they are in full conformance with this title as to form, data, information and other matters required to be shown thereon or furnished therewith.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

At the time of the acceptance of a tentative map for distribution, the subdivider shall pay a processing fee as established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

The planning administrator shall transmit the requested number of copies of the tentative map, together with accompanying data, to such public agencies, utility companies and city departments as may be concerned. Each of the public agencies, utilities and city departments shall, within ten days from the receipt of a copy of a tentative map, or within thirty days if a draft environmental impact report is required, forward to the planning administrator a written reply of their findings and recommendations thereon. If a reply is not received within the time allowed by this section, it will be assumed that the map conforms to the requirements of the public agency or utility company concerned.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

The planning department shall indicate the date of filing upon the file copy of the tentative map and accompanying data. The planning commission shall take action to approve conditionally, approve or disapprove the tentative map within fifty days after the filing thereof, unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an environmental impact report is prepared for a tentative map, the fifty-day period specified in this section shall not be applicable and the planning commission shall render its decision within forty-five days after certification of the environmental impact report.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

The technical committee shall prepare a written report on the conformity of the tentative map to the provisions of the general plan, the zoning laws, and all other applicable requirements of this title and other regulations of the city. Any report or recommendations on the tentative map shall be served on the subdivider in writing at least three days prior to any hearing or action on the map by the planning commission or the council. The required submission in writing shall be deemed complied with when the reports or recommendations are placed in the mail, directed to the subdivider at the address designated in the subdivider's statement, with postage prepaid.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the tentative map and notice thereof shall be given pursuant to the public hearing notices requirement.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

(a) Findings and Determinations. If the planning commission finds that the proposed map complies with the requirements of this title, the Subdivision Map Act, and the zoning laws of the city, and all applicable state laws, it may approve or conditionally approve the map. The planning commission shall deny the approval of a tentative map if it makes any of the following findings:

(1)

That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

(2)

That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

(3)

That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

(4)

That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development;

(5)

That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

(6)

That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause public health problems;

(7)

That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the planning commission may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access through or for use, will be provided, and that these will be equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. The provisions of this subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, and no authority is granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.

(b)

Reports to Subdividers. The planning commission shall report its action directly to the subdivider or his designated representative.

(c)

Reports to the Council. Following action by the planning commission, a copy of the tentative map, together with a copy of the planning commission action thereon, shall be transmitted to the council for its information.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983)

Whenever the city has adopted a drainage plan for a specific drainage basin, any subdivider filing a tentative subdivision map for land, any part of which is located within the boundaries of the drainage basin, shall pay to the city at the time of filing of the final map, such drainage structure construction charge or fee as may be hereafter established by the city council by resolution, in accordance with the provisions of Section 66483 of the Government Code of the state of California.

(Ord. 586 § 2(part), 1983).

Chapter 15.24 - FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP

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