"Minor subdivision" means a subdivision for which a parcel map may or shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act (Section 66410 et seq. of the Government Code). Parcel maps shall be required for all subdivisions not requiring the filing of a final map and not otherwise exempted by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. A tentative parcel map shall be required for all subdivisions requiring a parcel map.
(Prior code § 2-3.01; Ord. 1185 § 1, 1985)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title to the contrary, the procedure set forth in this chapter shall govern the processing of and requirements pertaining to minor subdivisions.
(Prior code § 2-3.02)
The subdivider of a parcel map shall file an application with the community development director on a form prescribed by the city, and shall include all required fees, information and materials required in the application. An application for a parcel map may be accompanied by an application for growth management unit allocation as provided in Section 17.36.080.
(Prior code § 2-3.03; Ord. 2000 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2179 § 2, 2018)
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If the review board determines that the proposed subdivision meets the requirements of this chapter, then they shall certify to this fact on the face of the map, and any conveyance to be drawn by the owners of the land subdivided.
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When a subdivider processes a minor subdivision application concurrently with a PUD zoning request, PUD development plan, rezoning request, specific plan amendment or general plan amendment (a "land use amendment"), any approval of a minor subdivision: (1) shall not be valid until the underlying land use amendment has been adopted by the city council and is in full force and effect; and (2) may be subject to modification based on the terms of the underlying land use amendment adopted by the city council which may differ from that considered by the zoning administrator or planning commission, as applicable, when the land use amendment and minor subdivision were processed concurrently.
(Prior code § 2-3.04; Ord. 2144 § 2, 2016)
The following requirements may be imposed as a condition of approval of a parcel map or lot splits:
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Dedication of utility easements;
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Proof that there are adequate utilities for the proposed use of the land, such as an adequate water supply, adequate sanitary sewer facilities and adequate drainage facilities;
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Dedication of streets or rights-of-way for widening or other public purposes;
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Payment of applicable fees for parkland or other public purposes.
(Prior code § 2-3.05; Ord. 2179 § 2, 2018)
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Parcel map approval shall expire 24 months after approval or conditional approval of the parcel map, or such longer time as mandated by the Subdivision Map Act (see Government Code Section 66463.5).
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Prior to the expiration of the tentative parcel map, the subdivider may apply for an extension.
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The first application may be for an extension of up to 24 months.
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Up to four subsequent applications may be made for extensions of 12 months each.
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A cumulative total of six years of extensions may be granted as provided in subsections 1 and 2, above.
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Extensions granted pursuant to this section similarly extend any city legislative, administrative or other approval that pertains to a development project included in the parcel map if such approval has not expired when a complete application for extension was submitted.
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Upon receipt of a written application for an extension which must include the reasons or bases for the requested extension, plus payment of fee, the parcel map shall be automatically extended for 60 days, or until the application is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs first.
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The extensions may be approved administratively by the director of community development. The director may refer any application for an extension to the review board or to the planning commission for decision.
(Ord. 2179 § 2, 2018)
In the event the subdivider, or a tenant in the case of a proposed conversion to condominiums of the subject property, is dissatisfied with any determination of the director, the review board or its designee, as to the determination to approve or deny an application, modification, or extension, such decision may be appealed to the planning commission in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.144 (Appeals), and subject to payment of fee.
(Prior code § 2-3.07; Ord. 2000 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2179 § 2, 2018)
In the event of appeal, the commission must approve, affirm, reverse or modify any determination of the review board or its designee with respect to the proposed minor subdivision, within 30 days after review board action under Section 19.16.040, stating his or her reasons for appeal.
(Prior code § 2-3.08)
The city planning commission may waive the requirements of the state Subdivision Map Act pertaining to the preparation and filing of a parcel map for any division of a parcel or parcels of land into four or less parcels for purposes of sale, lease or financing, whether immediate or future or to any parcel or parcels of land divided into lots or parcels each a gross area of 40 acres or more or each of which is a quarter-quarter section or larger, provided the planning commission finds that:
The proposed land division complies with the requirements of this code, including, but not limited to, those provisions relating to area, improvement and design, flood and drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection and other applicable provisions of the state Subdivisions Map Act.
(Prior code § 2-3.09)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, a minor subdivision consisting of an urban lot split as referenced in Chapter 18.101 of this code shall be submitted and approved in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.101 of this code.
(Ord. 2228 § 1, 2021)