Chapter 16.20
MODIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS OF SUBDIVISION MAPS
Sections:
16.20.010 Correction and modification of a recorded subdivision map.
16.20.020 Reversion to acreage.
16.20.030 Resubdivision without reversion to acreage.
16.20.010 Correction and modification of a recorded subdivision map.
A. A recorded final or parcel map may be amended to correct technical errors or omissions as set forth in Government Code Section 66469. The Director of Public Works shall have the responsibility to examine the amended map or certificate of correction and make the required certification.
B. Upon application in writing, minor modifications regarding notes, conditions, etc., on a recorded final or parcel map may be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 66472.1 in the same manner and by the same body as required for the original subdivision approval, if the following findings are made:
1. That there are changes in circumstances or the availability of new information which make any or all of the conditions of such map no longer appropriate or necessary;
2. That the modifications do not impose any additional burden on the present fee owner of the property;
3. That the modifications do not alter any right, title or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map; and
4. That the map as modified conforms to all the provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act and local implementing ordinances.
C. An approved modification shall be reflected by a certificate of correction or amending map as approved by the Director of Public Works.
16.20.020 Reversion to acreage.
Subdivided land may be reverted to acreage in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Sections 66499.11 et seq. In addition, a parcel map may be filed pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.20 to revert to acreage land previously subdivided and consisting of four or less contiguous parcels under the same ownership. The Council may require as conditions of the reversions:
A. Dedication by the owner or offer to dedicate streets, public rights-of-way or easements;
B. The retention of all or a portion of previously paid subdivision fees, deposits or improvement securities if the same are necessary to accomplish any of the purposes or provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act or this title;
C. Such other conditions of reversion as are necessary to accomplish the purposes or provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act or this title or necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.
16.20.030 Resubdivision without reversion to acreage.
Previously subdivided lands may be merged and resubdivided without reverting to acreage pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.20 through compliance with all of the applicable requirements for the subdivision of land. The filing of the final map or parcel map with the office of the County Recorder shall constitute legal merger and resubdivision of such parcel, and shall constitute abandonment of all streets and easements not shown on the map.
16.20.040 Voluntary merger.
Upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the Director of Planning and Building may approve the merger of the property without reverting to acreage. Any such request shall be in writing signed by all owners and accompanied by an executed “Assessor’s Combining Agreement” and such other data, documents or maps as may be required by the Director of Planning and Building to illustrate or legally describe the proposed configuration, dedications, etc. In approving the combination of parcels, the Director of Planning and Building may impose reasonable conditions. The Director of Planning and Building’s decision shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission. Upon approval, the Director of Planning and Building shall file a “Notice of Merger” with the County Recorder.