The subdivider shall cause to be prepared maps consistent with the adopted design of the City, shall install improvements required as a condition of subdividing, and, if required by this title, provide security for such improvements, such improvements to be consistent with the improvement standards of the City, and shall process such maps in accordance with the regulations set forth herein.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
Upon receipt of any subdivision proposal, the Department of Community Development shall stamp the document as to date received. The Department of Community Development shall be responsible for the design analysis and the expeditious processing of tentative maps and prompt referral thereof to other governmental boards, commissions, departments, and agencies and affected utility companies, both public and private. The Department of Community Development shall report the Planning Commission action on a subdivision application to the subdivider.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The City Engineer shall determine that the proposed public improvements necessitated as a function of the tentative map or private improvements specifically required by the City Engineer to fulfill the intent of the approved tentative map, are consistent with the regulations contained herein and shall be responsible for supervision and ultimate approval of the design and construction of all such improvements.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The Chief Building Official shall make a determination that the proposed on-site improvements which are not required as a condition of tentative map approval, are consistent with current regulations and standards and shall be responsible for the inspection and approval of the design and construction thereof.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The Development Advisory Committee shall advise the Planning Commission on the design and improvement of each proposed subdivision referred to the Committee by the Department of Community Development or Planning Commission or pursuant to provisions of this title.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The Subdivision Committee shall act as the Advisory Agency for the City with respect to divisions involving parcel maps and shall in addition carry out such other responsibilities set forth in this title or delegated by the Planning Commission or City Council.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The Planning Commission shall act as the Advisory Agency to the City Council with respect to subdivisions as provided in the Subdivision Map Act. The Planning Commission shall consider investigations and reports on the design and improvement of proposed subdivisions and the conformance of such subdivisions with the California Environmental Quality Act, the general plan, this title, and the Subdivision Map Act. The Planning Commission shall also consider the written reports of public agencies whose services will be required in those areas which are subdivided under the regulations herein and take into account the requirements of such agencies with regard to a proposed subdivision. The Planning Commission shall have all the powers and duties with respect to tentative maps and the procedures relating thereto which are specified by law and by this title, subject to appeal to the City Council within 10 calendar days of the decision of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission has authority to prescribe the kinds, nature, and extent of dedications and improvements required to be installed in connection therewith, and to report to the subdivider the action taken on the tentative map.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
The City Council has final jurisdiction in the approval of final subdivision maps, the establishment of standards of design and improvements, and the acceptance or rejection of such lands, easements and improvements proposed for dedication, and the power of review of Planning Commission decisions on tentative maps as set forth in Section 19-12.070. The City Council shall establish by resolution the various fees to be charged by the City in connection with this title.
(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
(A) 
When submitting an application for a discretionary approval pursuant to this title, the applicant shall agree, as part of the application, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Rosa and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding brought against the City or its agents, officers, or employees which challenges the validity of any approval by the City, its agencies, boards, Planning Commission or Council. The indemnification shall apply to any damages, costs of suit, attorney fees or other expenses awarded against the City, its agents, officers and employees in connection with such action.
(B) 
In the event that a claim, action or proceeding described in subsection (A) is initiated against the City of Santa Rosa, the City shall promptly notify the applicant of the existence of the claim, action, or proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the City of Santa Rosa from participating in the defense of any claim.
(C) 
The applicant shall not be required to sign an indemnification agreement for the following applications:
(1) 
Conditional use permit for temporary outdoor sales (e.g., Christmas trees or fireworks);
(2) 
Conditional use permit for fences;
(3) 
Conditional use permit for home occupations;
(4) 
Design changes which do not alter existing setbacks or footprint (e.g., adding or modifying windows or a skylight);
(5) 
Sign permits;
(6) 
Tree removal permits;
(7) 
Certificates of compatibility;
(8) 
Concept design reviews;
(9) 
Such other minor applications as are exempted in writing by the Director of Community Development.
(Ord. 3388 § 2, 1998; Ord. 3459 § 1, 2000)