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Chapter 18.12 PRELIMINARY AND TENTATIVE MAPS--FILING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

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Chapter 18.12 PRELIMINARY AND TENTATIVE MAPS--FILING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

Sections:

18.12.010 Prefiling conference.

18.12.020 Preliminary map.

18.12.030 Form, content and accompanying material.

18.12.040 Submittal, fees and deposits.

18.12.050 Reports and recommendations.

18.12.060 Planning commission action.

18.12.070 Appeal to city council.

18.12.080 Time limits.

18.12.090 Expirations.

18.12.010 Prefiling conference.

Prior to filing any map, the prospective subdivider should meet with the department of planning and community development to discuss possible subdivision design, dedication requirements and supplemental information required.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.020 Preliminary map.

Prior to filing an application for a tentative map, the subdivider shall submit three preliminary maps and data related to the design, layout, grading, and other features proposed for the development as required by the department of planning and community development. The department will advise the subdivider of any changes to the proposal it deems appropriate as a result of its preliminary review. The preliminary map review time shall not be considered as part of the time limit specified by the Subdivision Map Act for necessary action on tentative maps.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.030 Form, content and accompanying material.

A. Each tentative map shall show and contain the following information:

  1. The tentative map number;

  2. Sufficient legal description of the land included on the map to define the boundaries of the tentative tract or parcel map;

  3. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the record owner, developer, and registered civil engineer preparing map;

  4. North point, scale, date and area of tract or parcel map and the date of survey;

  5. The width and approximate locations of all existing or proposed easements or right-of-way, whether for public or private roads, drainage, sewers, or flood-control purposes, shown by dashed lines. Existing easements shall show the name of the easement holder, purpose of easement, and the legal reference for the easement. If an easement is blanket or indeterminate in nature, a note to this effect shall be placed on the tentative map;

  6. The actual street names of each existing highway or street shown on the tentative map;

  7. The locations, widths, and approximate grades of all existing and proposed highways, streets, alleys, or ways within and adjacent to such tentative map. The radius of all centerline curves on highways, streets, alleys, or ways; a cross-section of each street; and any planned line for street widening or for any other public project in and adjacent to the land division. The lettered designation of each proposed highway or street shown on the tentative map;

  8. The lot layout, the approximate dimensions of each lot, number of each lot, total area in square footage or acreage to the nearest one-tenth acre of each lot, and where pads are proposed for building sites, the approximate finish grade. Minimum lettering shall be one-eighth inch;

  9. The locations of all areas subject to inundation or flood hazard and the locations, width, and directions of flow of all watercourses and flood-control areas within and adjacent to the property involved;

  10. The contour of the land at intervals of not more than two feet if the general slope of the land is less than ten percent and five feet for all other areas. This shall include an area not less than one hundred feet surrounding the tentative tract;

  11. The location and outline to scale of each building or structure within or immediately adjacent to the division of land and the proposed disposition of such building or structure. The approximate location, height, and general description of any trees with notations as to their retention or destruction;

12. The location of existing water or oil wells, oil tanks, sumps, cesspools, sewers, culverts, drain pipe, underground structures, or sand, gravel, or other excavations within the subdivision and within two hundred feet of any portion of the subdivision noting thereon whether or not they are to be abandoned, removed or used;#

13. The location of existing or proposed surface easements, ground leases, or access agreements for oil production purposes;#

14. A general location map of the area to be sub-divided showing its relation to existing main thoroughfares and the distance from the nearest public street centerline to the boundary of the proposed subdivision;#

15. The location of all streets, existing or contained on adjacent approved tentative maps where such streets intersect the boundary of the subdivision or where such streets intersect another street that forms a boundary of the subdivision;#

16. A layout of adjoining unsubdivided property in sufficient detail to show the effect of proposed streets that may intersect such property;#

17. The location of any previously filled areas within the subdivision;#

18. Proposed direction of flow and rate of grade of street drainage;#

19. Statement of the present use and the proposed use or uses of the property;#

20. The tentative map shall clearly indicate the proposal for handling of storm waters. In the event that such information cannot satisfactorily be shown on the tentative map, the map shall be accompanied by whatever supplemental maps or written reports are necessary to show the proposal;#

21. The tentative map shall clearly show the method of sewage disposal. In the event this information cannot satisfactorily be shown on the tentative map, the map shall be accompanied by whatever supplemental maps or written reports are necessary to show the proposal;#

22. The designation of all remainder parcels pursuant to Section 66424.6 of the Subdivision Map Act;#

23. The department of planning and community development may waive any of the foregoing tentative map requirements whenever the division of land is such or does not necessitate compliance with these requirements or where other circumstances justify such waiver.#

B. The following supplemental drawings, statements, and data shall accompany the tentative map:#

  1. A statement of existing and proposed zoning and existing and proposed uses of the property;

  2. If the subdivider plans to develop the site, then he shall provide a proposed site plan with proposed sequence of construction. If no development is proposed, the site plan shall show existing conditions on the site;

  3. A statement by a person holding a proprietary interest in the parcel or parcels comprising the division of land, consenting to the submission of the tentative map;

  4. A preliminary title report;

  5. A geologic and/or soils report if required by the city engineer;

  6. A flood hazard report from the Los Angeles County flood-control district;

  7. A preliminary grading plan;

  8. An environmental assessment statement and/or input for a draft environmental impact report, as determined by the director of planning and community development;

  9. If the map is for conversion of existing buildings into condominiums, community apartments, or a stock cooperative, subdivider shall submit all reports required by Chapter 20.50 of this code, and in addition, the following:

    a. A report from a licensed structural pest control operator, approved by the city, on each structure and each unit within the structure;

    b. A statement of repairs and improvements to be made by the subdivider necessary to refurbish and restore the project to achieve a high degree of appearance and safety;

    c. The subdivider shall submit evidence that requirements of Section 66427.1 and other sections of the Subdivision Map Act related to tenant notification have been met;

Chapter 18.12 - Subdivision Map Processing#

18.12.040 Submittal, fees and deposits#

The tentative map and all other information required for processing shall be filed with the department of planning and community development. Filing fees and deposits shall be those prescribed by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.050 Reports and recommendations#

The department of planning and community development shall distribute copies of the tentative map, and where appropriate, required written statements to other members of the subdivision committee which shall consist of the city engineer, public works director, building official, and city manager, and other agencies, as necessary, and cause a report regarding the same to be forwarded to the subdivider and the planning commission within the time limits required by the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.060 Planning commission action#

The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the tentative map. Notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to Section 66451.3 and 66451.4 of the Subdivision Map Act, and ten days mailed notice of the hearing shall be given to the subdivider and to all property owners within three hundred feet of said subdivision, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. After such hearing, the commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map within fifty days, unless an extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the planning commission and the subdivider. Any action taken by the planning commission shall be supported by the findings required by Sections 66427.1, 66473.5, 66474, and 66474.6 of the California Government Code and Section 21100 of the California Public Resources Code.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.070 Appeal to city council#

If the subdivider or any other interested party is dissatisfied with any action of the planning commission with respect to the tentative map or conditions imposed by the planning commission, they may, within ten days after such action, appeal such action to the city council by filing written notice to the city clerk. After giving the same notification provided in Section 18.12.060, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the appeal. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the city council shall, within ten days, declare its findings. The city council may sustain, modify, reject, or overrule any ruling of the planning commission. Any action taken by the city council shall be supported by the required findings in Section 18.12.060.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.080 Time limits#

The time limits for acting and reporting on tentative maps may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the department of planning and community development or planning commission, as the case may be. No tentative map application shall be accepted as completed until such time as all documentation is complete, including environmental documentation required under CEQA.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

18.12.090 Expirations#

A. Approved or conditionally approved tentative tract maps shall expire in twenty-four months unless an extension not to exceed twelve months is granted by the director of planning and community development.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))

B.#

Approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel maps shall expire in twelve months unless an extension not to exceed twelve months is granted by the director of planning and community development.

C.#

A subdivider may request an extension by application to the director of planning and community development. Such application shall be filed at least thirty days before the tentative map is due to expire. Requests for all extensions shall be accompanied by a processing fee as prescribed by resolution of the city council.

D.#

Where the director of planning and community development desires to impose new conditions or revise existing conditions of the tentative map in granting an extension, the extension request shall be referred to the planning commission for their deliberation and action.

E.#

Where an extension request is denied, the subdivider may, within ten days after such action, appeal the denial to the planning commission. The planning commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny the extension request.

(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))