Chapter 16.32
MINOR LAND DIVISION—TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAPS
16.32.010 Filing.
Where required by the provisions of this title, tentative and final parcel maps, as set out in the Subdivision Map Act, shall be prepared and filed with the planning commission together with the filing fee specified in Section 16.20.030. (Ord. 35 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-114.010)
16.32.020 Tentative map—Requirements.
A. Design and Improvements. Division of property by this title shall be governed as to design by Chapters 16.12 and 16.40.
B. Tentative Parcel Map Information. A legible tentative map drawn to scale on a sheet eighteen inches by twenty-six inches in size on tracing paper shall be prepared and submitted showing:
1. Name, address and phone number of the record owner and person filing the map, the parcel map number of the proposed subdivision, and the name and address of the licensed land surveyor, registered civil engineer or other qualified professional who prepared the tentative map;
2. Name and legal designation of the tract or grant in which the subdivision is located and ties to adjoining streets;
3. Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the conditions existing and the location of recorded points, lines and areas shown including but not limited to:
a. The contour of the land at intervals of one foot of elevation up to five percent slope, two-foot intervals up to ten percent slope, and five-foot intervals over ten percent,
b. Sufficient data to determine the boundaries of the division accurately,
c. Width, location, purpose of all existing and proposed easements,
d. The width, grade of all streets and other rights-of-way whether proposed for dedication or existing,
e. The approximate radii of all curves,
f. The locations of areas subject to flood or inundation,
g. Approximate elevations of street intersections,
h. The location, size, grades of proposed sewers, water lines, storm drains,
i. Location of all proposed fire hydrants, street lights, easements. (Ord. 35 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-114.020)
16.32.030 Tentative map—Statements.
Accompanying the tentative map shall be the following:
A. A statement by the subdivider as to drainage, surfacing or other required improvements to be constructed by him; and
B. Whether proposed roads, widenings or street openings are offered for separate dedication, and, if so, copies of a preliminary title report on the subject property shall be included;
C. Statement for existing zoning and proposed use;
D. Statement and report on soil tests or geologic report, if required by the city engineer. (Ord. 35 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-114.030)
16.32.040 Tentative map—Filing—Action.
A. A statement regarding proposed improvements and one reproducible tracing and eight copies of the map shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission at least twenty-one days prior to the time at which action by the planning commission is expected. The secretary of the planning commission shall immediately transmit a copy of the map to the city engineer, chief building inspector, fire chief, police chief, superintendent of recreation and parks and to each public utility serving the general area of the proposed minor subdivision.
B. The city engineer shall review the map and shall make a report and recommendations and present it to the planning commission.
C. The subdivider shall submit proof of the adequacy of the proposed easements at the time of filing the tentative parcel map, and any utility company concerned may make a report to the planning commission as to the adequacy of the proposed easements.
D. Any lots created by an approved minor subdivision approved by the city shall eliminate any previously-recorded lot lines which fall within the minor subdivision.
E. Partial-width streets may be approved by the planning commission when lot owners are not able to coordinate development on adjacent lots, but in no case shall such street be less than twenty-eight feet of right-of-way and fourteen feet of pavement. (Ord. 35 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-114.040)
16.32.050 Tentative map—Approval limitations.
A. The approval or conditional approval of a tentative parcel map shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of approval by the planning commission or city council. Such approval or conditional approval may be extended for a period not to exceed two additional years by the planning commission upon written request, providing such request is made prior to the expiration of the one-year approval or conditional approval period.
B. Any failure to record a parcel map within one year from the approval or conditional approval of the tentative parcel map, or any extension thereof granted, shall terminate all proceedings.
C. A parcel map shall be prepared in conformance with the approved tentative parcel map and presented to the planning commission after a certificate has been executed by the city engineer, and the registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor who prepared the map, certifying compliance with all conditions of approval.
D. The parcel map shall meet all requirements of a parcel map as set out in the Subdivision Map Act and this title, and, when improvements or dedications are required, shall be accompanied by a guaranty of title, any separate instruments of dedication or deeds and improvements agreement. (Ord. 35 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-114.050)
16.32.060 Final map.
A. A parcel map shall be considered complete for filing when it complies with the Subdivision Map Act and this title and the following are filed with the city engineer: Eight blue line prints, original tracing or duplicate on linen or polyester base of good quality, and a filing fee.
B. The planning commission and city engineer shall determine that the map is in conformity with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this title and, if it is, shall approve the map. In the case the planning commission determines the map is not in conformity with said requirements, it shall disapprove the map. If the map is approved, and after seals and signatures are affixed, the planning commission shall transmit any offers of dedication or agreement to the city council for approval and acceptance.
C. After such approval the parcel map shall be transmitted to the city engineer for filing with the county recorder. No building permit shall be issued until the parcel map is filed with the county recorder for record. (Ord. 35 § 1 (part), 1972: prior code § 10-114.060)