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)
