The provisions of this title are enacted pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act of the State as the same is or may be amended. The provisions of this title are in addition to the regulations contained in the Subdivision Map Act and supplemental thereto. The enactment of the ordinance codified in this title in conformity with the provisions of said Act does not, nor should it be construed to, in any way limit the authority of the City, a general law city under the Constitution of the State, to legislate with regard to its municipal affairs, including all aspects of land subdivision within its boundaries.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. A Part 1 §1)
A. 
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, convenience and the general welfare, the design, improvement and survey data of any subdivision of real property, the form and content of tentative, final and parcel maps thereof, and the procedures to be followed in review and official action thereupon, shall be governed by the provisions of this title, the zoning ordinance and the general plan.
B. 
The ordinance codified in this title is primarily intended to regulate the design and improvement of subdivisions and to establish procedures and responsibilities for the processing and approval of the various types of subdivision maps and related requirements.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. A Part 1 §2)
The ordinance codified in this title is adopted to supplement and implement the Subdivision Map Act and shall be known and may be cited as "the subdivision ordinance of the City."
(Ord. 84-4 Div. A Part 1 §3)
It is the intent of the ordinance codified in this title to carry out the policy and direction of the State Subdivision Map Act. In any case where any provision of this title may be found to be inconsistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, the Map Act shall prevail.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. D Part 2 §1)