Chapter 17.12
TENTATIVE MAP – FOUR OR LESS LOTS

Sections:

17.12.010    Filing.

17.12.020    Tentative parcel map requirements.

17.12.030    Planning Commission review.

17.12.040    Parcel map requirements.

17.12.050    Parcel map approval.

17.12.060    Submittal to City Engineer and recording.

17.12.070    Appeals.

17.12.010 Filing.

A tentative and final parcel map shall be required for all divisions of land into four or less parcels. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006; Ord. 178 § 3.11.01, 1959)

17.12.020 Tentative parcel map requirements.

Tentative parcel maps shall be submitted as follows:

(A) Tentative parcel maps shall be prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, but need not be based on a survey, and shall contain the following information:

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

(2) Name and address of record owner or owners of the subdivision;

(3) Name and address of the subdivider;

(4) Name, business address and number of the registered engineer, or licensed surveyor, who prepared, or directed the preparation of, the map of the subdivision;

(5) Elevations or contours at intervals of five feet to determine slope of the land and the high and low points thereof;

(6) The locations, names, widths and approximate grades of all roads, streets, highways and ways, if any, in the proposed subdivision and along the boundaries thereof;

(7) The location and character of all existing or proposed public utility facilities in the subdivision or on the adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways;

(8) The approximate widths, location and purpose of all existing or proposed easements contiguous to the proposed subdivision;

(9) Approximate lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot and each to be numbered or lettered;

(10) The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines;

(11) Approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses;

(12) When a public street is proposed as part of the subdivision, show typical street sections and detail. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006; Ord. 178 § 3.11.02, 1959)

17.12.030 Planning Commission review.

The Planning Commission shall determine whether the proposed subdivision is in conformity with the Subdivision Map Act and this title, whether the size and shape of the proposed lots are in general conformance to City requirements, and whether all the proposed lots will have proper and sufficient access to a public street. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006; Ord. 178 § 3.11.03, 1959)

17.12.040 Parcel map requirements.

The content and form of parcel maps shall be in accordance with Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Subdivision Map Act and this title. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006; Ord. 178 § 3.11.04, 1959)

17.12.050 Parcel map approval.

Following the decision of the Planning Commission to approve or conditionally approve the tentative parcel map, the property owner or representative shall submit the parcel map to the Planning Department. The Planning Department will forward the parcel map and conditions of approval, if any, to the Public Works Department for review by the City Engineer. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006)

17.12.060 Submittal to City Engineer and recording.

The City Engineer shall review the parcel map prior to recording. When the City Engineer determines that the final parcel map is in substantial conformance with the approved application and its conditions, the Subdivision Map Act and this title, the Engineer shall certify the parcel map and submit to the Planning Department to cause it to be recorded with the County of Siskiyou Recorder’s office. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006)

17.12.070 Appeals.

Appeals are filed and heard pursuant to Chapter 17.52 MSMC. (Ord. CCO-06-07, 2006)