A. 
A reversion to acreage application may be initiated by the city council on its own motion or by petition of all the owners of record within the subdivision.
B. 
Whenever a petition for reversion to acreage is requested, the applicant(s) shall submit an application to the director. The application shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and title.
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The petition shall be on the form prescribed by the director and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information and data:
A. 
Adequate evidence of title to the real property within the subdivision.
B. 
A dated signature by all of the owners having interest in the property, authorizing the processing of the petition.
C. 
Sufficient data to enable the city council to make all of the determinations and findings required in Section 18.12.110.
D. 
A final map or parcel map, prepared in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 18.16. The final map or parcel map shall delineate dedications which will not be vacated and dedication which are required as conditions to reversion. The map shall have printed conspicuously on its face the following: "The purpose of this map is a reversion to acreage."
E. 
Other pertinent information as the director deems reasonable and necessary to permit adequate review and consideration of the application.
After the petition has been filed with the director, it shall be processed as outlined in this chapter.
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The director will refer copies of the petition to any city department, local, state or federal agency, or other individual or group, that the director believes may have an interest in the project. If no response is received within 21 calendar days of the referral date, the director will assume that the outside agency, individual, or group, has no comment to make.
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Following the distribution period, the director shall send a letter to the petitioner(s) stating whether or not all required information for the petition has been submitted, and itemizing all information necessary to process the petition. The letter may also include recommended design changes or conditions of approval which may be recommended.
If the director determines additional information is required, and the additional information has not been received within six months of the letter requesting the information, then the petition shall be deemed withdrawn.
If the director determines that the application is acceptable, as it meets the requirements above, the director shall cause a preliminary initial study to be prepared.
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The director shall cause a preliminary initial study to be completed to determine the foreseeable environ-mental impacts associated with the petition. The director shall then prepare and circulate for public review and comment the appropriate environmental document in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
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A public hearing before the city council shall be held for all petitions for reversion to acreage. A notice of the public hearing shall be given at least 10 days in advance. The notice and its contents shall be given pursuant to Section 18.06.130.
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Requests for withdrawal of the petition for reversion to acreage shall be submitted to the director in writing, unless made at a public hearing. Upon receipt of such request, the director shall notify all concerned parties of the withdrawal. A refund of the filing fee shall be made in accordance with adopted resolutions and ordinances in effect at the time the withdrawal is made.
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Prior to acting upon the petition, the city council must, at a minimum, make the findings listed in Section 66499.16 of the Subdivision Map Act. The findings may be adjusted to reflect the evidence provided and the action to either approve, conditionally approve or deny the application.
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The city council shall condition all reversions to acreage by requiring at a minimum:
A. 
Dedications or offers of dedication necessary for the purposes specified by law following reversion.
B. 
Retention of all previously paid fees if necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Subdivision Map Act or this title.
C. 
Retention of any portion of required improvement security or deposits if necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Subdivision Map Act or this title.
Other conditions may be added to ensure compliance with the general plan and applicable specific plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and other relevant law and sections of the Roseville Municipal Code.
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Within two working days of the action of the city council, a notice shall be mailed to the petitioner(s) at the address appearing on the petition, or to such other address designated in writing by the petitioner(s). The notice shall contain the following information:
A. 
Findings upon which the decision was based;
B. 
The environmental document prepared and date ratified;
C. 
The action taken;
D. 
Conditions of approval; and
E. 
Notice of need to pursue administrative remedies.
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A decision to approve or conditionally approve an application shall be effective immediately after the city council action.
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A. 
Pursuant to Section 66499.20-1/2 of the Subdivision Map Act, subdivided property may be merged and resubdivided without reverting to acreage by complying with the applicable requirements of Chapter 18.10 and the Subdivision Map Act.
B. 
Pursuant to Section 66499.30-3/4 of the Subdivision Map Act, contiguous parcels under common ownership may be merged without reverting to acreage by complying with the applicable requirements of Chapter 18.10 and the Subdivision Map Act.
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