The purpose of the tentative map is to inform the City Council and other affected agencies of the proposed subdivision; to allow an opportunity for each to examine the manner and extent to which they may be affected and to respond to the proposed development accordingly; to identify any further official action on matters of zoning, acquisition of access or rights-of-way, and clearly define steps to be taken by the subdivider, his or her engineer and others for final approval of the development. The map need not include detailed design of streets, utilities or building sites, but, through this title and any conditions imposed with the tentative map, should give clear direction on remaining engineering, surveying and legal matters.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §1)
The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Director 20 copies of the tentative map of the proposed subdivision.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §2)
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Preparation. The subdivider shall cause the tentative map of the land proposed to be subdivided to be clearly and legibly prepared by a civil engineer or licensed land surveyor.
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Scale. The tentative map shall be drawn according to the engineer's scale at a scale between one inch equals 100 feet and one inch equals 40 feet.
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Sheet Size and Number. The tentative map shall be prepared in such a manner as to be shown on a single sheet measuring 24 inches by 36 inches unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director.
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Vicinity Sketch. A vicinity sketch shall be drawn on the tentative map. It shall show the nearby streets, boundary lines and names of abutting subdivisions. It shall also show the outline of large parcels of land which are adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(1) — (4))
The following information will be shown on the tentative map:
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The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owners of record of the land proposed to be subdivided, and of the person or firm preparing the tentative map;
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The date, the north point, and the graphic scale. The scale may also be indicated in letters and numbers;
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The tract number, as secured from the County Planning Director or other appropriate county official;
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The tract name, which shall not duplicate, or nearly duplicate, the name of an existing tract within the City, or within three miles of the City limits, unless it is another unit of the same tract;
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The names, numbers and intersecting boundary lines of adjacent subdivisions and tracts, and the names of owners of adjacent unplotted land;
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A sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision;
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If it is contemplated that development will proceed by units, the boundaries of such units shall be shown on the tentative map;
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Contours at two foot intervals for ground slope areas between level and 5%; and five foot interval contours for ground slope areas over 5%. Such contours shall extend onto contiguous lands for a distance of 200 feet and shall relate to the benchmark system by the City Engineer. A grading plan may also be required;
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The outline of any existing building and its future disposition or use;
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The approximate boundaries of areas subject to inundation by stormwater; and the location, size and direction of proposed major storm drain facilities;
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The approximate widths, locations and uses of all existing or proposed drainage, sewage and public utility easements within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision; including proposed locations of all such utilities within said easements;
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The location, names, widths and grades of existing streets, highways and other public ways, in and near the subdivision;
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The location, names, widths, approximate grades, direction of drainage and typical cross sections of all proposed streets (public or private), access easements and other ways; and the approximate elevations of street intersections;
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The approximate radius of all designed curves;
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Any proposed public or semi-public use;
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An indication of the total number of lots proposed, with all lots numbered consecutively throughout the subdivision or each proposed unit thereof;
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The approximate layout and dimensions of each lot; and the areas of the smallest and the largest lots in the tract. Approximate lot areas shall be shown for all lots not rectangular in shape;
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Proposed building setback lines;
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The location of any of the foregoing improvements, which may be required to be constructed beyond the boundaries of the subdivision and vicinity maps;
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The location of surface and underground features such as fences, ditches, wells, utilities, drains and the like;
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The location of any natural resources such as sand, gravel, ponds and the like, within the proposed subdivision or within 200 feet thereof;
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The line of high water when adjoining any pond or the ocean shall be indicated on the map;
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The gross area of the subdivision, open space and recreation areas to be shown to the nearest 1/10 of an acre;
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The location of vertical and/or lateral beach access easements by metes and bounds or other description sufficient in detail to show designation width and designation of area as access easement.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(5))
Accompanying the tentative map, or on said map, shall be statements by the subdivider as follows:
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A statement as to existing zoning and land use and as to proposed land use;
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A statement as to the proposed source of water supply and method of sewage disposal;
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A statement as to the intention of the subdivider in regard to erosion control;
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A statement as to the proposed timing and phasing of the development of the subdivision or each unit thereof, including the installation of improvements and facilities and the construction of the buildings;
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A preliminary title report prepared by a State-licensed title company.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(6))
A preliminary soils report shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer. Such reports shall be based on adequate test borings or excavations and shall indicate the suitability of the land for the proposed development. The preliminary soils report may be waived if the City Engineer determines that, due to the knowledge his or her department has as to the qualities of the soil within the subdivision or lot, no preliminary analysis is necessary. If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils, slope stability, or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural problems, a soil investigation of each lot so affected in the subdivision may be required to be made by a registered civil engineer. This engineer shall recommend the corrective action needed to prevent structural damage in the area where such soils problems exist. The City Council may approve the subdivision or portion thereof where such soil problems exist if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed and a condition to the issuance of any building permit may require that the approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(7))
A geological report may be required for any area where there are known geological hazards if determined to be necessary by the City Council.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(8))
References to all recorded easements, use restrictions, areas previously vacated or abandoned and three copies of any existing or proposed deed restrictions shall be submitted with the tentative map.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(9))
Any additional information, data, reports or the like which the City Council deems necessary or desirable for the review and analysis of the proposed subdivision shall be further provided.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §3(11))
When determined necessary by the Planning Director, a draft environmental impact report (EIR) shall be completed consistent with the City EIR resolution and filed with the tentative map.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §4)
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Planning Director Action. After the receipt of the map and other information required from the subdivider, the Planning Director shall consult with the City Engineer and other concerned City officials to determine if the application is complete. If the application is not complete, the subdivider shall be notified what additional information is required. If the application is determined to be complete, the Planning Director shall date and file the tentative map. After the filing of a complete application, the Planning Director shall transmit copies of the map, together with accompanying data, to all concerned agencies and shall cause notice of the proposed tentative map to be made within the zone of influence in accord with standard procedures. One copy of the tentative map shall be forwarded to the Monterey County planning department, and to the Planning Director or other designated official of each city a portion of which lies within three miles of the City limits and which has requested such referral for their review and recommendation.
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Subdivision Conference. Within 20 days of the filing of the complete application, and prior to City Council review, the Planning Director shall hold a subdivision conference with the subdivider and representatives of the concerned agencies, to discuss said subdivision. Failure of any concerned agency to participate in said conference or to report regarding the proposed subdivision shall be deemed to be approval of the map on their part.
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Report and Recommendation. Following the subdivision conference, the Planning Director shall prepare a written report and recommendation for the consideration of the City Council at its next regular meeting. Copies of the report and recommendation shall be sent to the subdivider or his/her designated agent. The Planning Director's report shall contain a statement with respect to the requirements and recommendations of each of the agencies which have responded to the proposal.
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City Council Action. The City Council shall set the public hearing date for consideration of the tentative map at their next regular meeting following the receipt of the report of the planning staff on the map. The Council shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the tentative map and certify the final EIR, if required, within 30 days after this meeting date unless extended by mutual agreement between the subdivider and the City.
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Notification. Within 10 days of the action taken by the City Council, the City Clerk shall notify the subdivider or his/her designated agent, in writing, of the action taken by the Council, attaching one copy of the map and one copy of the Council resolution relating thereto.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §5)
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Within 18 months after approval or conditional approval of the tentative map by the City Council, the subdivider shall cause the subdivision, or a part thereof, to be surveyed and a final map to be filed with the City Engineer in accordance with the tentative map as approved or conditionally approved.
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The subdivider may request an extension of time on the expiration date of the tentative map by written application filed with the City planner. The Planning Director shall review the request and submit it for recommendation to the City Council.
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After reviewing the recommendation of the City planning staff, the City Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request for extension of time. The approved extension of time shall not exceed 12 months.
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Failure of the subdivider to file a final map with the City Engineer within 18 months, or within an additional period of time approved by the City Council, shall terminate all proceedings on the map. No further action shall be taken by the City without the filing of a new tentative map to be processed in accordance with the procedures of this title.
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Final action approving, conditionally approving or denying the final map shall be taken by the City Council within 30 months of the original approval of the tentative map by the Council.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §6)
Approval of the tentative map shall in no way relieve the subdivider of his or her responsibility to comply with all requirements of the City and to provide the improvements and easements necessary to meet all City standards, whether or not the same are set forth in the tentative map approval.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §7)
A filing and report fee, in an amount set by resolution of the City Council, shall be submitted at the time of filing of the tentative map.
(Ord. 84-4 Div. B, Part 2 §8)