(a) 
The applicant shall file with the Planning Division a completed application for a tentative map in a form provided by the Planning Division.
(b) 
The owner of record of the lot or parcel of property which is to be affected by the application shall file an affidavit authorizing the application on a form provided by the Planning Division.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974, as amended by § 3, Ord. 2139 c.s., eff. April 6, 1975, and § 4, Ord. 2772 c.s., eff. August 1, 1996)
The tentative map shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth by resolution of the City Council. If additional tentative maps or requests covering the same tract and involving only minor revisions or amendments to the initial map are filed, no additional fee will be required. However, a new fee as set forth by resolution of the City Council shall be required for any new tentative map filed after a previous tentative map has expired, or for any requested revision or amendment to a tentative map which the Community Development Director determines will involve substantial time by the City staff to process.
Any application for an extension of the time at which a tentative map expires shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974, as amended by § 2, Ord. 2432 c.s., eff. January 2, 1986, § 4, Ord. 2772 c.s., eff. August 1, 1996, and § 1, Ord. 3107 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013)
Within three working days after the filing of an application for a tentative map, the Community Development Director shall transmit a copy of such map, together with the accompanying data, to such City departments and/or affected agencies and/or utilities which the Community Development Director determines have an interest in the proposed subdivision. Such departments, agencies, and/or utilities, within 10 days after the application for the tentative map has been filed, may submit written reports of their findings and recommendations to the Planning Division. The City Engineer shall prepare a written report of the recommendations on the tentative map in relation to the requirements of this chapter and other applicable regulations of the City or other agencies and shall submit the report to the Planning Division. If the subdivision results in four or more parcels or condominium units on any lot or involves more than two adjacent lots, or it is otherwise determined to be appropriate, the Community Development Director shall forward the reports to the Commission within 15 days after the application for the tentative map has been filed.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974, as amended by § 4, Ord. 2772 c.s., eff. August 1, 1996, § 13, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, and § 1, Ord. 3107 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013)
(a) 
Subdivision of not more than three parcels or 15 condominium units on any lot or combination of adjacent lots or any subdivision defined as an “Affordable Housing Project – Housing Element” located on an “Affordable Housing Site – Housing Element.” If the Community Development Director, or his/her assigned, finds that the map for a subdivision of not more than three parcels or 15 condominium units on any lot or combination of adjacent lots or any subdivision defined as an “Affordable Housing Project – Housing Element” located on an “Affordable Housing Site – Housing Element” meets the requirements of this chapter and the Map Act, the Community Development Director, or his/her assigned, shall approve a map of the subdivision within 50 days after the certification of the environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination by the City that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. If the Community Development Director, or his/her assigned, finds that the map does not meet the requirements of this chapter or the Map Act, the Community Development Director, or his/her assigned, shall disapprove or conditionally approve the map within such time. Dedications and reservations of property and on-site and off-site improvements may be required by the Community Development Director, or his/her assigned, as a condition of approval as authorized by the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter. Written notice of the decision shall be given to the subdivider.
(1) 
Appeals to the Commission. The decision of the Community Development Director shall be final and conclusive unless, within 10 days after the date of the written notice of decision, the subdivider files a written appeal with the Planning Division requesting a public hearing before the Commission. Notice of public hearing before the Commission to consider an appeal of the decision of the Community Development Director shall be mailed to the subdivider not less than 10 days prior to the date of such hearing. The Commission shall hear the testimony of the subdivider or any witnesses on behalf of the subdivider and information provided by the Community Development Director. The Commission may also hear the testimony of other persons interested in the matter. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, or no later than the date of the next regular Commission meeting, the Commission shall declare its findings, based upon the testimony and documents before it. The Commission may sustain, modify, reject, or overrule any action of the Community Development Director and may make such findings and determinations as are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Map Act or this chapter. The action of the Commission may be appealed to the Council pursuant to Section 10-1.506 of this article.
(b) 
Subdivisions of four or more parcels or creating 16 condominium units or more on any lot or combination of lots excluding any subdivision defined as an “Affordable Housing Project – Housing Element” located on an “Affordable Housing Site – Housing Element.” In the case of subdivisions of four or more parcels or creating 16 or more condominium units on any lot or combination of lots excluding any subdivision defined as an “Affordable Housing Project – Housing Element” located on an “Affordable Housing Site – Housing Element,” the Commission shall review the recommendations and, if it finds that the map meets the requirements of this chapter and the Map Act, the Commission shall approve the map of the subdivision within 50 days after certification of the environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination by the City that the project is exempt from the requirements of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code, unless such time is extended by mutual agreement with the subdivider in accordance with Government Code Section 65957. If the Commission finds that the map does not meet the requirements of this chapter or the Map Act, the Commission shall disapprove or conditionally approve the map within such time.
The Commission may require the subdivider to set aside, or may suggest to the subdivider the advisability of dedicating, suitable areas or parks, playgrounds, schools, and other public building sites which will be required for the use of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under the plan of proposed property uses herein. The purpose for the Commission's requirements or suggestions to the subdivider are to provide mitigation measures to improve the quality of residential, commercial, or industrial development in the community. In addition to the grounds set forth in the Map Act, the Commission may refuse to approve a map when the only practical use which can be made of the property proposed to be subdivided is a use prohibited by ordinance or law, or if the proposed subdivision lies within a known oil field area and such map does not include a plan deemed adequate by the Commission for the preservation of the health, safety, and general welfare of the public for the disposition and treatment of any existing or future oil field operations.
In the case of condominium subdivisions, such subdivisions shall be subject to the provisions of Article 12 of this chapter and Section 10-2.1608, Section 10-2.1610, and Section 10-2.2506 of Chapter 2 of this title, and Section 10-5.1608, Section 10-5.1610, and Section 10-5.2506 of Chapter 5 of this title.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974, as amended by § 4, Ord. 2139 c.s., eff. April 16, 1975, § 4, Ord. 2772 c.s., eff. August 1, 1996, § 13, Ord. 2957 c.s., eff. February 17, 2005, § 1, Ord. 3107 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, Ord. 3281-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024, and Ord. 3312-26 c.s., eff. June 11, 2026)
The Commission shall be authorized to report directly to the subdivider, and such report shall include a written notice of its decision to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the tentative map. One copy of such notice, together with proof of service, shall remain in the permanent file of the Commission. One copy of such notice shall be transmitted to the Council for its information.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)
If a subdivider is dissatisfied with any action of the Commission with respect to a tentative map, he or she may appeal to the Council as provided in Article 9 of this chapter. Using the same procedure, the Council may itself request a public hearing on the tentative map. If no appeal is filed within the period prescribed in Article 9 of this chapter, the decision of the Commission shall become final and conclusive.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)
The subdivider shall cause the tentative map of the land proposed to be subdivided to be prepared by a person competent in the preparation of such maps. Such tentative map shall be in full compliance with the requirements of this chapter and shall be certified as to accuracy by a registered civil engineer.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)
The size of each sheet shall be 18 inches by 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale of the map shall be approved by the Planning Division and shall be large enough to show all details clearly, and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish that end. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the sheets, and its relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974, as amended by § 4, Ord. 2772 c.s., eff. August 1, 1996)
When a tentative map is submitted, the Commission may require the subdivider to show any of the following:
(a) 
That he is the owner of the property to be subdivided;
(b) 
That he has an option or contract to purchase the entire property or that portion which he does not own; or
(c) 
That he is the authorized agent of one who can comply with the requirements of subsections A or B of this section.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s. eff. January 26, 1974)
A vicinity sketch at a scale of 500 feet or less to the inch shall be drawn on or shall accompany the tentative map. The vicinity sketch shall show the street and tract line of all existing subdivisions and the outline of acreage parcels of land within at least one-half (½) mile of the boundary of the proposed tract, together with the names and/or numbers of all tracts between it and the nearest existing highways or thoroughfares. It may also be required to show the proposed land use and suggested street layout in any adjoining property in the same ownership and normally shall be required in the subdivision of small portions of large holdings. The showing of proposed land uses and the suggested street layout shall take into consideration the most advantageous development of the entire area.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s. eff. January 26, 1974)
The following information shall be shown on the tentative map:
(a) 
The tract number, to be obtained from the County Recorder or Engineer, which number shall constitute the official designation of the map, and which shall be different from that of any existing subdivision previously recorded in the County. Any subdivision containing five acres or more shall be designated with a tract name and unit number, if any. Such tract name shall not duplicate or nearly duplicate the name of any other tract in the City;
(b) 
The name and address of the record owner or owners;
(c) 
The name and address of the subdivider;
(d) 
The name and address of the person, firm, or organization preparing the tentative map;
(e) 
A sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision with the exterior boundaries, shown graphically by an accepted shading technique;
(f) 
The location, names, and existing widths of adjacent streets and highways;
(g) 
The names and numbers of adjacent tracts and the names of owners of adjacent unplatted land;
(h) 
The contours at two foot intervals of predominant ground slopes within the tract between level and 5% and five foot contours for predominant ground slopes within the tract over 5%. Such contours shall be referred to the system of bench marks established by the City Engineer;
(i) 
The approximate boundaries of areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of all watercourses;
(j) 
The existing use or uses of the property and the outline to scale of any existing buildings and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines;
(k) 
A statement of the present zoning and proposed use or uses of the property, as well as a statement of any contemplated or proposed zone changes;
(l) 
Any proposed public areas;
(m) 
The approximate location of all trees with a trunk diameter six inches or greater standing within the boundaries of the tract, as well as a statement of the types and locations of proposed street trees;
(n) 
The approximate widths, locations, and uses of all existing or proposed easements for drainage, sewerage, and public utilities;
(o) 
The approximate radius of each curve;
(p) 
The approximate layout and dimensions of each lot, including the size of the smallest lot in the tract;
(q) 
A statement of the water source and the provisions for sewerage and sewage disposal;
(r) 
The approximate location of all fire hydrants;
(s) 
The approximate location of major storm drain facilities;
(t) 
The approximate locations, names, widths, proposed grades, and gradients and a typical cross-section showing the curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other improvements for all street and access easements, including the proposed locations of all underground utilities;
(u) 
The proposed names for all newly proposed streets;
(v) 
An outline of any proposed deed restrictions;
(w) 
The approximate location of the proposed building setback lines;
(x) 
In a subdivision that is wholly or partially within a known oil field, there shall be shown the location of all existing oil wells and appurtenances and a plan of their disposition or treatment, including abandonment, underground placement, screening, fencing, landscaping, conversion of pumping units, etc. Such plan shall include the disposition or treatment of all future wells, drill sites, and operations. Such plan shall also include the written concurrence of the oil lease or operator concerned; and
(y) 
In a subdivision which may reasonably be expected to be resubdivided at some future time, there shall be shown in dotted lines on the tentative map a plan of future street extensions with special consideration given to drainage.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)
The following principles shall govern street names:
(a) 
Each street which is to be dedicated and which is a continuation of, or approximately the continuation of, any existing dedicated street shall be shown on the tentative map and shall be given the same name as such existing street. The proposed name of each other street shown on the tentative map shall be submitted to the Commission for its approval and, if such name is not a duplication of, or so nearly the same as to cause confusion with, the name of any existing street located in the City, or in close proximity thereto, and if such name is appropriate for a street name and consistent with the street naming scheme employed in the surrounding neighborhood, such name shall be approved. When any such street forms a portion of any proposed street ordered by the Council to be surveyed, opened, widened, or improved, and in such order a name therefor is assigned or designated, the name of such street shown on the final map shall be the same as the name contained in the order.
(b) 
The words "Avenue," "Boulevard," "Place," "Way," "Court," or other designation of any such street shall be spelled out in full on the map, and such terms shall be approved by the Commission.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)
Such information that is not shown or not required to be shown on the map shall be contained in a written statement accompanying the map.
(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)
The approval or conditional approval of a parcel map or tentative map shall expire 36 months after the date the map was approved or conditionally approved. The person filing the tentative map may request an extension of the tentative map or vesting tentative map approval or conditional approval by a written application to the Commission, such application to be filed at least 30 days before the approval or conditional approval is due to expire. The application shall state the reasons for requesting the extension. In granting the extension, new conditions may be imposed, and existing conditions may be revised, except that this sentence shall not apply to vesting tentative maps.
(§ 4, Ord. 2432 c.s., eff. January 2, 1986)
Modifications of a tentative map after approval or conditional approval shall not extend the time limits imposed by this article.
(§ 4, Ord. 2432 c.s., eff. January 2, 1986)