Each applicant shall submit the appropriate number of copies as established by City staff with the City Planning Commission, of the tentative map of each subdivision and the owner's statement and accompanying data, made in accordance with the requirements of this title, together with a filing fee in a sum set by the City Council by resolution. The time of filing a tentative map shall be construed to be the time at which the same, together with required data, is received in the office of the City Planning Commission. The Commission shall indicate the date of filing upon all copies of the tentative map and accompanying data, and shall, within two regular working days thereafter, transmit at least one copy of the map to each of the following:
A. 
The City Engineer;
B. 
Each county and city entitled by law to review and recommend thereon;
C. 
The Real Estate Commissioner of the State of California;
D. 
The affected school district or districts;
E. 
Public utilities serving the area;
F. 
The Chief of the Fire Department or District concerned;
G. 
The Commissioner of Public Health of the City;
H. 
The District Engineer of the Division of Highways of the State of California;
I. 
Special districts or other public agencies concerned. One copy of the accompanying data shall be forwarded to the City Engineer.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; amended during 1990 republication; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
The subdivider shall cause the tentative map of the land proposed to be subdivided to be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and such tentative map shall be in full compliance with the requirements of this section and Sections 17.20.030 through 17.20.050.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
The tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The minimum dimensions of this map shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches. No map shall be greater than forty-two inches in width. The scale of map shall be no smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet and shall be large enough to show clearly all details thereof, and in no case shall the scale be less than one inch equals one hundred feet. When the area to be subdivided is not shown on one sheet, the City Planning Commission may require the submission of a map showing the entire area indicating streets, keyed to each sheet of the tentative map. The tentative map shall contain the following information:
A. 
The tract number;
B. 
Sufficient data to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision;
C. 
Name and address of owner or owners of record;
D. 
Name and address of subdivides;
E. 
Name, business address, and registered engineer's number or licensed land surveyor's number of person preparing the tentative map;
F. 
The locations and widths of all existing or proposed streets, ways, paths or trails in the subdivision and their approximate grades including typical sections thereof;
G. 
The location of existing utilities, sewers, drainage ditches, and other drainage facilities located and proposed in, or adjacent to, the proposed subdivision;
H. 
The location and dimension of all known existing easements and reserves;
I. 
Approximate radius of each curve;
J. 
Approximate lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot;
K. 
Size of smallest lot in tract;
L. 
Approximate boundaries of areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of all watercourses;
M. 
Plan and easements for drainage and for handling stormwater;
N. 
Existing use or uses of the property and, to scale, the outline of any existing buildings and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines;
O. 
Statement of the present use zone and proposed use or uses of the land;
P. 
Source of water supply;
Q. 
Provisions for sewerage and sewage disposal;
R. 
Areas to be reserved for public or semipublic use;
S. 
Topography with contours such that:
1. 
Contour intervals of one foot or less shall be used where the ground slope is three percent or less,
2. 
Contour intervals of five feet or less shall be used where ground slopes exceed three percent;
T. 
The locations, names, and existing widths of adjacent streets, highways, and ways;
U. 
A statement of the improvements proposed to be made or installed;
V. 
Approximate location and size of trees regulated by Chapter 12.16:
W. 
Railroad rights-of-way and grade crossings;
X. 
Date, north arrow, scale and reference to the Union City datum;
Y. 
A vicinity map showing main streets and the proposed subdivision in relation to surrounding areas;
Z. 
The lot numbers and lines of all adjacent parcels of land, and the names of owners of record of such parcels that are unsubdivided.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; amended during 1990 republication; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
Such of the foregoing information as may not practicably be shown on the map shall be contained in a written owner's statement accompanying the map.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
No parcel or tentative map filed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be approved until an environmental impact analysis is prepared, processed and considered in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the City's guidelines as adopted by the City Council. The subdivider shall provide such additional data and information and deposit and pay such fees as may be required for the preparation and processing of environmental review documents. The filing date for the submittal of tentative maps shall commence on the date of the completion of the environmental review documents. The filing date for the submittal of tentative maps shall commence on the date of the completion of the environmental impact review process as set forth by the City's guidelines.
(Ord. 143-76 §2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Detailed soil and geological investigation report prepared by civil and geological engineers registered in this State, specializing and recognized in soil mechanics and geological engineering, shall be submitted to the City by the subdivider at the time of filing of the tentative map for every subdivision. This report shall contain adequate data and recommendations on the following matters:
1. 
Delineate areas of unstable soil, slide conditions and seismic hazard on the tentative map;
2. 
Document and delineate the location of areas within the subdivision boundaries which the subdivider can feasibly and safely develop;
3. 
Description of subsurface conditions based on field and laboratory tests satisfactory to substantiate actual conditions;
4. 
An analysis of areas immediately adjacent to the proposed subdivision that might have an adverse effect upon it or, conversely, might be affected by the subdivision development;
5. 
A general statement of what is contemplated at this point, including the desirable heights of cuts and fill, slopes, etc., to provide a general concept of the problems and corrective steps necessary to adequately and properly develop and maintain the area under consideration. These steps, where necessary, will have to be completely developed and substantiated at the time of submission of the final plans and specifications as indicated in Chapter 12.08: A general indication of both surface and subsurface drainage facilities necessary to secure stability of native soil or compacted fill.
B. 
The soils and geological investigation shall not be required at the time of filing the tentative map provided that in the opinion of the City Engineer:
1. 
There is no evidence of current or former instability of soil conditions; and
2. 
The experience in other subdivisions or developments on similar soils, soil conditions, and slopes in the vicinity has proven the stability of the soil conditions over a substantial period of years.
C. 
If the soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soils or geological problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, an investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required. Such investigations shall be done by a civil engineer registered in this State, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to structures proposed to be constructed in the area where such problems exist.
D. 
A subdivision or portion thereof may be approved where soil and geological problems exist, if it is determined that recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to structures to be constructed and a condition to the issuance of any building permit may require that approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
An investigation and report by the Regional Water Quality Control Board is to be made to determine whether the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer system would result in violation of existing requirements.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Tentative map approvals shall require the dedication or irrevocable offer of dedication of real property within the subdivision for streets, alleys, including access rights and abutters' rights, paths, trails, drainage, public utility easements, and other public easements as required to insure conformity with the Union City General Plan.
B. 
The subdivider may be required to dedicate such additional land outside of roadways as may be necessary to provide service roads, paths, trails for use by residents of the subdivisions or access of the general public from a public street to the lands of a public waterway, river, stream, or creek bordering or lying within the proposed subdivision.
C. 
When a major thoroughfare borders or lies within a subdivision, tentative map approvals may require that dedication include a waiver of direct access rights from lots abutting the thoroughfare.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing prior to a decision or recommendation on any tentative map.
B. 
City Council. The City Council shall hold a public hearing prior to a decision on any tentative map for which it is the decisionmaker.
C. 
Notice. Notice of the required Planning Commission and City Council public hearings shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.52.082 of the zoning title.
(Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Approval of any tentative map shall be based on the following findings.
1. 
The design, density and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with applicable general and specific plans and zoning.
2. 
The site is physically suitable for the development.
B. 
If the Planning Commission is not satisfied with the design of the subdivision, it shall disapprove, or recommend disapproval or conditional approval of the map. Differences between the tentative map, as recommended by the Planning Commission and as originally submitted by the subdivider, shall be called to the attention of those review departments, public utilities, or agencies concerned.
C. 
The above findings shall also be required for any approval on appeal, or approval of a modification to a tentative map.
(Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Decision Generally. The Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove tentative parcel map applications. Planning Commission decisions and appeals of such decision shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.52.088 of the zoning title.
B. 
Timing. The Planning Commission shall make its decision within fifty days after certification of an environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination that the project is exempt from CEQA, unless this time is mutually extended by agreement with the subdivider.
C. 
Concurrent Processing. When a tentative parcel map is filed for a project that is also subject to a site development review, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, specific plan amendment, or general plan amendment, the tentative parcel map shall be approved, conditionally approved or disapproved by the same decisionmaker as those decisions. In these instances, the Planning Commission shall forward a recommendation of approval, conditional approval or denial to the City Council.
D. 
Director Discretion. At any point in the review process the Director may transfer original hearing jurisdiction for a tentative parcel map application to the City Council because of policy implications, unique or unusual circumstances, or the magnitude of the project.
E. 
Appeals. Appeals of Planning Commission decisions shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.52.088(C) of the zoning title, except that the City Council shall render its decision on the appeal within ten days following the conclusion of the hearing unless this time is mutually extended by agreement with the subdivider.
(Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Planning Commission Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall transmit a written recommendation to the City Council that the tentative tract map be approved, conditionally approved or disapproved based on the findings set forth above.
B. 
Timing of Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall make its recommendation within fifty days after certification of an environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination that the project is exempt from CEQA, unless this time is mutually extended by agreement with the subdivider.
C. 
Setting Public Hearing. At the next City Council meeting after the Planning Commission recommendation is filed, the City Council may approve the tentative map or fix a meeting date within thirty days thereafter and shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map within that thirty-day period unless this time is mutually extended by agreement with the subdivider.
D. 
City Council Decision. The City Council may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative tract map based on the findings set forth above.
(Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
The report as to conformity to the General Plan, which is required pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government Code as the result of a proposed division of land, may be included as part of and at the same time as the action taken by the Planning Commission on such division of land.
Such report is not required for a proposed subdivision which involves:
A. 
The disposition of the remainder of a larger parcel which was acquired and used in part for street purposes;
B. 
Acquisition, dispositions or abandonments for street widening; or
C. 
Alignment projects;
provided that the Planning Commission expressly finds that any such disposition for street purposes, acquisitions, dispositions, or abandonments for street widening, or alignment projects is of a minor nature.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
The City Planning Commission shall indicate to the subdivider the advisability of dedicating or reserving suitable areas for playground, school, and other uses that will be required, and the advisability of provision for new public plantings or retention in public areas of existing planting or other distinctive physical features. The City Planning Commission shall require reservation of such areas as are necessary for facilities required in accordance with the Union City General Plan when requested by the referral agency. Reservations shall be for sixty days unless a separate agreement under Section 17.32.080 is provided.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
Exceptions to requirements and regulations of this title may be approved by the City Planning Commission as set forth in Chapter 17.76. Applications for such exception shall be filed by the subdivider at the time of filing the tentative map.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
In the event that such tentative map is disapproved or conditionally approved, the action of the City shall be noted on the appropriate number of copies as established by City staff, which shall be submitted by the applicant, of the tentative plan or map, referred and attached to any conditions determined. One copy each shall be returned to the subdivider, the subdivider's engineer, and one copy retained by the City Planning Commission and the City Clerk.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; amended during 1990 republication; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)
A tentative map shall be required whenever subdivided property is proposed to be reverted to acreage.
(Ord. 143-76 § 2, 1976; Ord. 670-06 § 3, 2006)