Chapter 9.30 TENTATIVE MAP

Chapter 9.30
TENTATIVE MAP

Sections:

9.30.010 Form of tentative map and accompanying data.

9.30.020 Statements to accompany tentative map.

9.30.030 Review by professional planning consultant.

9.30.010 Form of tentative map and accompanying data.

Every tentative map of a subdivision filed with the Planning Commission shall be clearly and legibly drawn on tracing cloth or tracing paper of good quality. The size of the sheet shall be 18 by 26 inches. The scale of the map shall be not less than one inch equals 100 feet. The map shall contain the following data:

A. The tract name, or other designation, date, north point, scale and legal description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed tract.

B. Names and addresses of record owner and subdivider; name, address and registration or license number of engineer or surveyor.

C. Location, name and present width of adjacent roads, streets, highways or ways.

D. Location of official plan lines or projected streets or highways as shown on the master plan of the City.

E. The location, name and width of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed new subdivision.

F. Contour lines for all ground slopes shall show a minimum of five-foot intervals.

The surveyor shall indicate the elevations of all the datum on which his contours are based and shall set sufficient bench marks for future use.

G. The location of existing and proposed sanitary sewers, including side sewers, storm sewers, gas, water, power and telephone lines and other public utilities and the approximate width and location of all easements required for same.

H. Approximate radii of all curves.

I. Approximate dimension of all lots.

J. Approximate location of areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow, of all areas covered by water and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses and areas subject to overflow by tide waters.

K. Public area proposed.

L. A blank space eight and one-half inches by 11 inches in size, for certificates, conditions and approvals, etc.

M. Profiles drawn to scale so as to show clearly all details thereof shall accompany the tentative map and shall show center lines, ground and grade elevations of all streets, highways, ways, alleys, sanitary and storm sewers, gas and water lines, and other improvements in the subdivision. Profiles other than center line shall be shown if requested by the Planning Commission. All elevations shall be referred to mean sea level datum, as established by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, or to elevations or bench marks as established by the City Engineer.

N. Typical cross sections of all streets, highways, ways and alleys and details of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other improvements shall accompany the tentative map and shall be of such scale as to show clearly all details thereof. [Ord. 430 § 7(a), 1950.]

9.30.020 Statements to accompany tentative map.

A. Existing use or uses of property, including the location of all existing structures to remain on the property.

B. Proposed uses of the property, with a statement of the representative portions of the total area of the subdivision represented by each, and an outline of proposed deed restrictions.

C. Source, quality and approximate quantity of water supply, and general outline of proposed system.

D. Provisions for sewage disposal, drainage, and flood control which are proposed.

E. A statement from the City Health Officer as to whether in his opinion the proposed sewage disposal system or method is adequate and will operate without creating a public or private nuisance.

F. Proposed setback lines for buildings.

G. Statement as to tree planting plan.

H. Statement of the improvements proposed to be made or installed and of the time at which such improvements are proposed to be made or completed. Preliminary plans and specifications showing in general the foregoing proposed improvements.

I. Statement as to whether the subdivider intends to file a final map of the subdivision or a parcel map thereof. [Ord. 984 § 4, 1981; Ord. 430 § 7(b), 1950.]

9.30.030 Review by professional planning consultant.

The Planning Commission may at its option refer the tentative map to a professional planning consultant for a review and report covering such of the following information as the Planning Commission may determine:

A. Compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance.

B. Street pattern, in relation to traffic volumes, topography, and compatibility with existing development.

C. Population density, in relation to traffic and ability of the City to provide community services.

D. Lot layout in terms of efficiency of land use and compatibility with existing development.

E. Proposed commercial development in relationship to existing and potential buying power for the area.

F. Proposed zoning changes in relationship to adjacent development and conformity with general plan under preparation. [Ord. 521 § 2, 1957; Ord. 430 § 7(c), 1950.]

9.30.040 Filing tentative map.

The subdivider shall present to the officer designated in the rules of the Planning Commission, at least 15 days prior to the meeting at which it is to be presented to the Planning Commission for official filing, 10 copies of the tentative map, with accompanying data and statements, made in accordance with the requirements of this section, together with such additional copies as may be required for transmittal to the designated official of any adjoining city or county which has requested the same, as provided in the Subdivision Map Act. The subdivider shall at the time of filing the tentative map pay a City filing fee established by resolution of the City Council. If the subdivider is not the record owner (or owner of record) of the property proposed for subdivision, there shall be filed a written authorization by the record owner (or owner of record) authorizing the subdivider to act in his behalf.

The officer to whom the map is presented shall examine the map and shall not accept such map unless the same conforms to all legal requirements and is accompanied by all information necessary for its proper consideration.

Notices shall be given by mail, postage prepaid, not less than 10 days before the date set for the hearing to owners and occupants of property within a radius of 100 feet of the external boundaries of the property described in the application or action, using for this purpose addresses from the last equalized assessment roll of the County and the City’s latest copy of Pacific Telephone’s “Reverse Telephone Directory” for this area. Aside from any other development fees or deposits, the applicant shall furnish to the City payment for contract services to compile and type the names and addresses of the owners and occupants on envelopes containing the public notice. The failure to send notice by mail to any such property owner or occupant, where the address of such owner is not shown upon the last equalized assessment roll of the County or the City’s latest copy of Pacific Telephone “Reverse Telephone Directory” for this area, shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with any action.

In addition to the notice hereinabove provided for, a notice shall be sent by certified or registered mail not less than 10 days before the date set for the hearing to the applicant.

Upon acceptance, such officer shall give a receipt for the map, accompanying data and fee. Such acceptance, however, shall not preclude the securing of additional information from the subdivider necessary for the proper consideration of the tentative map. Such officer shall present the map for filing to the Planning Commission at a regular meeting thereof. The time of official filing of the tentative subdivision map shall be the time at which the same is accepted by the Planning Commission for that purpose upon finding that the map conforms to all legal requirements and is accompanied by all information necessary for its proper consideration.

The Planning Commission shall, within three days after the official filing of the tentative map, with accompanying data and statements, transmit copies thereof to the authorized representative of the City Council who shall check the improvements which shall be required under the provisions of Chapter 9.15 SMC and any easements required in connection with such improvements.

The Planning Commission shall also, within three days, forward copies of the tentative map to the City, County and State officials requesting the same who may make recommendations with respect to the subdivision at the next Planning Commission meeting. [Ord. 984 § 5, 1981; Ord. 934 § 1, 1978; Ord. 870 § 2, 1974; Ord. 852 § 1, 1974; Ord. 521 § 3, 1957; Ord. 430 § 8, 1950.]

9.30.050 Action on tentative map.

The Planning Commission shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title, and, upon that basis, shall within 50 days after the official filing of the tentative map, unless such time shall have been extended by mutual agreement, by resolution approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the same and shall report such action to the City Council, which Council shall act upon the report within 10 days or at its next succeeding regular meeting after receipt of the report, and the City Council shall give final approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the tentative map. [Ord. 852 § 2, 1974; Ord. 430 § 9, 1950.]