Chapter 19.72
REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE

Sections:

19.72.010    Purpose and Intent (California Government Code Section 66499.11).

19.72.020    Initiation and Filing (California Government Code Sections 66499.12, 66499.13, 66499.14).

19.72.030    Review Process and Findings (California Government Code Sections 66499.15, 66499.16).

19.72.040    Conditions Imposed on Reversions (California Government Code Section 66499.17).

19.72.050    Recordation of Reversions (California Government Code Section 66499.18 et seq.).

19.72.010 Purpose and Intent (California Government Code Section 66499.11).

This chapter contains provisions for reversions to acreage. A reversion to acreage is the abandonment of a recorded subdivision which was created by either a final tract or a final parcel map. This action constitutes a merger of the separate parcels within the subdivision into a single parcel, excluding any dedications, easements or rights-of-way necessary for present or prospective public road purposes. (Ord. 2023-22 § 882, 2023; Ord. 2001-18 § 2 (Exh. ZA-1) (part), 2001)

19.72.020 Initiation and Filing (California Government Code Sections 66499.12, 66499.13, 66499.14).

A.    Initiation. Reversions to acreage may be initiated by motion of the City Council or by petition of all of the parcel owners within the subdivision.

B.    Filing. Application for a reversion to acreage shall be made on forms provided by the Community Development Department and shall include the information and materials specified in California Government Code Section 66499.13. A filing fee may be required as established by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 2023-22 § 883, 2023; Ord. 2013-11 § 204, 2013; Ord. 2001-18 § 2 (Exh. ZA-1) (part), 2001)

19.72.030 Review Process and Findings (California Government Code Sections 66499.15, 66499.16).

The City Council shall review reversions to acreage at a noticed public hearing. In approving a reversion to acreage, the Council shall make all findings set forth in California Government Code Section 66499.16. (Ord. 2023-22 § 884, 2023; Ord. 2001-18 § 2 (Exh. ZA-1) (part), 2001)

19.72.040 Conditions Imposed on Reversions (California Government Code Section 66499.17).

As conditions of approval of a reversion to acreage, the City Council shall require all conditions set forth in California Government Code Section 66499.17. (Ord. 2023-22 § 885, 2023; Ord. 2001-18 § 2 (Exh. ZA-1) (part), 2001)

19.72.050 Recordation of Reversions (California Government Code Section 66499.18 et seq.).

Recordation and release of security shall be in accordance with California Government Code Section 66499.18 et seq. (Ord. 2023-22 § 886, 2023; Ord. 2001-18 § 2 (Exh. ZA-1) (part), 2001)