A. 
Each tentative map must show and contain the following information:
1. 
Name, address, telephone number and signature of subdivider, owner or owners, and registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor;
2. 
Sufficient legal description of the land as to define the boundaries of the proposed subdivision and assessor's book, page and parcel number;
3. 
North point, scale and a small scale location and vicinity map;
4. 
Space for the tentative map number and name (to be assigned by the Director);
5. 
Name and number of any adjacent subdivisions and parcel maps must be identified. When possible, the lot pattern of the adjacent subdivisions must be shown where it is contiguous to the tentative map;
6. 
The locations, names and existing widths of all highways, streets, or ways within 100 feet of the exterior boundary of the proposed subdivision;
7. 
The widths, approximate grades and curve radii of all new highways, streets or ways within the proposed subdivision with street names designated by letter (A, B, C, etc.);
8. 
The widths and approximate locations of all existing or proposed easements, including rights-of-way, whether public or private, recorded or unrecorded;
9. 
All buildings and traveled ways within the proposed subdivision or within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries thereof. Buildings and trees must be identified and located approximately on the map and indicated whether to be removed or remain;
10. 
The proposed lot layout, approximate dimensions of each lot, minimum area of each lot in square footage, area of each lot over one acre in size and the approximate finish grade of the building site pads;
11. 
All lots must be numbered in consecutive order. Each separate tentative map should start with Lot No. 1;
12. 
Statements of the total gross and net acreage as defined in the zoning ordinance, minimum lot sizes, and the total number of lots proposed;
13. 
Lines of inundation of all 100-year floodplains. Locations of all areas subject to stormwater over-flow and the locations, widths and directions of flow of all watercourses;
14. 
Adequate topography with contour intervals of not more than two feet if the general slope of the land is less than 10% and five feet for all other areas within the proposed subdivision and 100 feet beyond the subdivision boundaries, with the tentative map design superimposed, together with a note indicating the source of the data used. If deemed appropriate, the Director may require different contour intervals;
15. 
The improvements the subdivider proposes to construct and install, including typical cross sections of street and drainage improvements;
16. 
Existing and proposed zoning for the subject property and existing zoning on the adjacent properties;
17. 
Land use designation of the subject and adjacent property as shown on the City's General Plan or applicable specific plan;
18. 
The location of existing wells, cesspools, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground structures, or sand, gravel, or other excavations within 200 feet of any portion of the subdivision noting thereon whether or not they are to be abandoned, removed, or remain in operation;
19. 
The location of all streets, existing or contained on adjacent approved tentative maps, where such streets intersect the boundary of the subdivision or where such streets intersect another street that forms a boundary or subdivision;
20. 
A layout of adjoining unsubdivided property in sufficient detail to show the effect of proposed streets that may intersect such property;
21. 
The location of any previously filled areas within the subdivision;
22. 
Proposed direction of flow and rate of grade of street drainage;
23. 
Statement of the present use and the proposed use or uses of the property;
24. 
The tentative map must clearly indicate the proposal for handling of stormwaters. In the event that such information cannot satisfactorily be shown on the tentative map, the map must be accompanied by whatever supplemental maps or written reports are necessary to show the proposal;
25. 
Grading must be shown on the tentative map for construction or installation of all improvements to serve the subdivision and feasible grading for the creation of building sites on each lot together with driveway access thereto. Both the proposed grades and the existing topographic contours must be shown on the map. If the subdivider does not intend to grade the building sites, a statement to that effect must be placed on the tentative map. However, feasible grading for building sites must be shown on the tentative map unless the Director determines this to be unnecessary;
26. 
If the tentative map is for a common interest development, one of the following statements must be added to the first page of the map:
a. 
This is a map of a residential/commercial/industrial condominium project as defined in Section 4125 of the State of California Civil Code,
b. 
This is a map of a residential/commercial/industrial planned project as defined in Section 4175 of the State of California Civil Code,
c. 
This is a map of a residential/commercial/industrial stock cooperative project as defined in Section 4190 of the State of California Civil Code;
27. 
The Director may waive any of the foregoing tentative map requirements whenever the division of land does not necessitate compliance with these requirements or when other circumstances justify such waiver;
28. 
The tentative map must clearly show the method of sewage disposal. In the event this information cannot satisfactorily be shown on the tentative map, the map must be accompanied by whatever supplemental maps or written reports are necessary to show the proposal. Any existing subsurface septic systems must be shown on the map with a note whether such septic system will remain.
B. 
The following supplemental drawings, statements, and data must accompany the tentative map:
1. 
If the subdivider plans to develop the site in phases, then the proposed sequence of construction must be provided;
2. 
A statement consenting to the submission of the tentative map by the party holding a proprietary interest in the parcel or parcels comprising the division of land;
3. 
A preliminary title report;
4. 
A geologic and/or soils report, unless waived in writing by the City Engineer. Geologic and soils reports must be in accordance with data found in the geotechnical/seismic study prepared for the City General Plan update by Geocon, Inc., dated October 31, 2002. Copies of this report are on file with the City Department of Development Services for review;
5. 
A flood hazard report, prepared by a California registered civil engineer, if required by the City Engineer;
6. 
A statement as to the availability of water and sewer service. In specific areas where sewer mains are not readily available, the City Council may approve the use of septic tanks that comply with San Diego County, Department of Environmental Health's Local Agency Management Plan for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. The use of septic tanks may only be approved following receipt of a soils report stating that the specific soils are acceptable for such and approval by the County Health Officer;
7. 
An application for Environmental Initial Study (AEIS) must be submitted along with the initial submittal of each tentative map unless one of the following conditions applies:
a. 
The subdivision is part of an ongoing project for which an Environmental Impact Report has already been approved and the Director determines the previous EIR adequately covers the tentative map, or
b. 
The subdivision is categorically exempt from the environmental review procedures pursuant to Section 15101 Class I(k) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act because it is a division of existing multiple-family units into condominiums;
8. 
If the subdivision is located within a zone allowing residential development, the subdivider must provide letters from both the elementary and high school districts indicating the availability of schools for the future residents of the subdivision;
9. 
Any other data or reports as deemed necessary by the Director or the City Engineer;
10. 
The Director may waive any of the foregoing when such is not necessitated by the nature of the division of land.
C. 
All tentative maps must further conform to any rules and regulations for submittal of tentative maps as specified by the Director.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019)
If the map is for conversion of existing residential development into condominiums, community apartments, or a stock cooperative, the following apply:
A. 
Application. The conversion of an existing residential development to a condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative, requires a tentative map for five or more units or a tentative parcel map for four or fewer units. An existing residential development is defined as a residential development that has received a certificate of final occupancy. The tentative map or tentative parcel map must indicate all sublots including commonly held sublots. The requirement for a tentative parcel map and a parcel map or a tentative and final map must apply to the conversion of a mobilehome park to a tenant owned condominium ownership interest unless specifically waived pursuant to Section 12.08.030. In addition, if a tentative and final map are not required for a mobilehome park conversion to tenant owned condominium ownership pursuant to Section 66428.1 of the State Government Code (Subdivision Map Act), or amendments thereto, the applicant may at the applicant's option file a tentative parcel map and parcel map or a tentative map and a final map.
B. 
Submittals. All tentative maps and tentative parcel maps involving conversion to condominiums, community apartments, or a stock cooperative, including mobile home parks unless specifically waived pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, must be accompanied by the following:
1. 
An application for a tentative map or tentative parcel map, along with the information required for processing and application fees, must be filed with the Planning and Building Department;
2. 
Evidence, satisfactory to the Director, including a statement by the subdivider and copies of letters, that each tenant or prospective tenant has been given notice of the proposed conversion pursuant to Sections 66452.17 through 66452.19 of the State Government Code (Subdivision Map Act) or amendments thereto;
3. 
Name and address of each tenant or prospective tenant of each dwelling unit within the project on mailing labels (two sets) and envelopes with postage adequate to mail the staff report on the conversion to the tenants as required pursuant to Section 66452.3 of the State Government Code (Subdivision Map Act) or amendments thereto;
4. 
A report prepared to the satisfaction of the Director that indicates the effect the conversion would have on the availability of existing multifamily rental housing for lower income residents in the City;
5. 
A physical inventory report prepared by a licensed mechanical or structural engineer, a licensed architect, or a licensed general building contractor that includes the estimated remaining useful life and replacement costs of roofs, driveways, foundation, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and other mechanical and structural systems, and any current building code deficiencies;
6. 
A copy of all CC&Rs on the project; and
7. 
An application for a development review permit, along with the information required for processing pursuant to Chapter 13.08 or revisions thereto, must be filed with the Planning and Building Department.
C. 
Standards for Conversion. All tentative maps and tentative parcel maps involving conversion to condominiums of an existing residential development must be conditioned to:
1. 
Meet current zoning requirements contained in Title 13 of this code unless the requirements are waived or modified pursuant to subsection F of this section. In addition, the conversion of existing legal nonconforming multifamily residential development to a condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative is exempt from compliance with setbacks, density, height, coverage, area of landscaping, and building separation standards, provided no increase in density is proposed and the underlying zone is residential. Improvements required as conditions of approval for the conversion of such legal nonconforming structures are not limited by the provisions of Section 13.04.110; and
2. 
Provide at a minimum, the following with regard to building and fire codes unless these standards are waived or modified pursuant to subsection F of this section:
a. 
Any polybutylene plumbing piping must be replaced with copper piping complying with the current edition of the California Plumbing Code or equivalent model code as mandated by the State of California,
b. 
Guardrails must be added and/or modified to comply with the current edition of the California Building Code as mandated by the State of California. Both guardrail height and intermediate rails or ornamental pattern of guardrails must be made to comply,
c. 
Stairway handrails must be added and/or modified to comply with the current edition of the California Building Code as mandated by the State of California; Exception: Handrails located between 30 inches and 34 inches above the nosing of treads and landings installed in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction may be allowed to remain,
d. 
Any dilapidated or unsafe stairways must be rebuilt to current California Building Code requirements. Stairways that are in good condition may remain provided they comply with the code in effect at the time of their construction and they have a minimum run of nine inches and a maximum rise of eight inches and a minimum width of 30 inches,
e. 
All separation walls and floor ceiling assemblies between units must provide an airborne sound insulation equal to that required to meet a sound transmission class (STC) of 50 (45 if field tested). All separation floor-ceiling assemblies between separate units must provide impact sound insulation equal to that required to meet an impact insulation class (IIC) of 50 (45 if field tested). Buildings that have plans and permits on file with the City showing compliance with the above requirements will not require field testing. All others will require field testing in accordance with Title 24, California Building Code, Appendix Chapter 35 as mandated by the State of California,
f. 
All electrical wiring serving 15 ampere and 20 ampere circuits with No. 14 AWG or No. 12 AWG size wire must be of copper. Any existing aluminum wiring in these sizes must be replaced with copper,
g. 
All 125-volt, single phase, 15-and 20-ampere receptacles installed in bathrooms, within six feet of a kitchen sink or outdoors where there is direct grade level access to a dwelling unit and to the receptacles must have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection,
h. 
Draftstops complying with the Uniform Building Code as mandated by the State of California must be installed above and in line with the walls separating individual dwelling units from each other and from other uses,
i. 
Any alterations or repairs (i.e., installation of sound attenuation materials) to the walls separating individual units from each other and from other uses that involve the replacement of wall surfacing materials (drywall, plaster or wood paneling) must be made using only materials approved for one-hour fire resistive construction,
j. 
Ultra low flow toilets and shower heads must be provided,
k. 
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in accordance with the California Building Code. Smoke detectors within bedrooms must include a visual notification device to notify hearing impaired occupants,
l. 
Each unit in the building or complex must be retrofitted for fire sprinklers, unless the applicant for conversion demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City Council that the costs of retrofitting a specific building or complex would be significantly higher than average costs of retrofitting or would cause unusual structural defects or similar problems,
m. 
Basements and every bedroom must have at least one operable window or door approved for emergency escape or rescue. Windows provided for emergency escape or rescue must comply with minimum sill height and opening size requirements in the prevailing building code,
n. 
Individual electric and/or gas meters must be provided for each unit, and
o. 
Additional health and safety upgrades determined necessary by the City;
3. 
The project must include interior and exterior improvements as may be required by the City Council for approval of the conversion. Required interior and exterior improvements may include, but are not limited to: new paint, new roofs, new window treatments, added wainscot materials, trellises, added wall or window articulation, and other similar improvements. The following building components or systems must be replaced if they have been identified as having five years or less of remaining life in the physical inventory report: roof coverings, exterior wall and floor coverings and finishes, water systems, water heating systems, metal drain piping systems, and cooling and heating mechanical systems;
4. 
The project must provide adequate public and/or private facilities to serve the development with respect to streets, lighting, fire protection, water, sewer, drainage and flood protection unless waived or modified pursuant to subsection F of this section;
5. 
All tenant notification and information must be provided, as required by the Subdivision Map Act;
6. 
Each tenant of an apartment which the owner intends to convert to a condominium who receives a notice of intent to convert pursuant to Section 66452.18 of the Subdivision Map Act, and who is still a tenant in the apartment building at the time the City approves the conversion pursuant to this chapter must be entitled to receive a sum equal to three months' rent, based on the current area "fair market rent" for apartment size based on the number of bedrooms, as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The appropriate sum under this subsection must be paid by the subdivider as defined by the apartment lease agreement no later than the date on which the 30-or 60-day notice to vacate, as applicable under the Subdivision Map Act, is served to the tenant. The subdivider must provide notice to the tenant of his/her right to receive assistance under this subsection pursuant to the tenant notice requirements of this chapter and of the Subdivision Map Act;
7. 
The physical inventory report must reasonably ensure the City of the project's long term financial viability;
8. 
The project must comply with current disability requirements to the satisfaction of the Director;
9. 
A notice of conditions must be recorded which discloses the conditions of the project and applicable zoning regulations. All waivers or modifications of standards pursuant to subsection F of this section must be disclosed in the notice of conditions. The form and the content of the notice must be to the satisfaction of the Director; and
10. 
CC&Rs must be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building for approval by the City Attorney and the Director of Planning and Building, and recorded prior to final map or parcel map. A recorded copy must be provided to the Planning and Building Department. The provisions of the CC&Rs must include the following:
a. 
The statement that the City has the right, but not the obligation, to provide for the maintenance of all open space, recreational facilities and improvements if the homeowners' association fails to perform its maintenance obligations. In such cases where maintenance is provided by the City, cost for such services must be assessed to the homeowners' association and will become a lien upon the property and/or each lot, as appropriate,
b. 
Disclosure of assessment districts,
c. 
Disclosure of soil conditions as deemed appropriate by the Director and the City Attorney,
d. 
Disclosure of waiver or modification of standards made pursuant to subsection F of this section.
D. 
Conditions of Approval. The City may, in the resolution granting approval, impose such conditions as deemed necessary to make the findings contained in subsections E and/or F of this section.
E. 
Findings. In addition to the findings required pursuant to Section 66427.1 of the State Government Code (Subdivision Map Act), or amendments thereto, the following findings must be made in the approval of a conversion of an existing residential development to condominiums, community apartments, planned developments, or a stock cooperative:
1. 
That the conversion of the residential project is desirable and consistent with the goals and objectives of the housing element of the General Plan, in that approval of the conversion will not result in the loss of lower income multifamily housing stock in the City, and that it would not result in exceeding a limit on conversion of existing apartment units to condominiums, where such limit is the number equal to 50% of the yearly average of apartment units constructed in the City in the previous two fiscal years;
2. 
That the conversion is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan;
3. 
That the site and project are physically suitable for conversion and that the project incorporates desirable features which create a pleasant, attractive environment for ownership living;
4. 
That the proposed development meets the intent and specific standards and criteria prescribed in all applicable sections of the municipal code, the land development manual, and the public works standards of the City unless the requirements are waived or modified pursuant to subsection F of this section;
5. 
That the proposed development meets the intent and specific standards and criteria of the Uniform Fire Code unless the requirements are waived or modified pursuant to subsection F of this section.
F. 
Waiver or Modification of Standards. Due to the nature of retrofitting existing buildings to conform to all current zoning requirements and all current State and City laws and regulations for new building construction, it may be impractical or undesirable to require complete conformance to all of the conversion requirements contained in subsection C of this section. A waiver or modification of the standards required for a conversion may be granted if all of the following findings are made:
1. 
That the waiver or modification does not compromise the health, safety or welfare of the buyers of the project or the general public;
2. 
That the waiver or modification is necessary because of special and unusual circumstances applicable to the building(s) or property; and
3. 
That the waiver or modification does not compromise the quality of the project under consideration for home ownership.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)
A. 
Other provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, the City Council may, by resolution, waive the requirement for a tentative and final map for a single parcel subdivision for the conversion of an existing mobilehome park to condominiums. Prior to granting such a waiver, the City Council must make the following findings:
1. 
The proposed subdivision will not result in the displacement from the subject mobilehome park of tenants and/or owners of mobilehomes then located within the subject mobilehome park who do not purchase the condominium unit where the mobilehome which they own or within which they reside is located;
2. 
The subdivision complies with such requirements at the time of construction of the mobilehome park in effect as may have been established by the Subdivision Map Act or this chapter pertaining to area, improvement and design, flood water drainage and stormwater control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection and other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act or this chapter.
B. 
The City Council may, in the resolution granting waiver hereunder, impose such conditions as the City Council deems necessary to enable the City Council to make the aforementioned findings. The subdivider requesting a waiver as provided for herein must make application therefor (accompanied by all material the subdivider deems relevant to the findings required under subsections (A)(1) and (2) of this section), to the Director who will then schedule the request for hearing on the appropriate agenda for the next available City Council meeting.
C. 
Upon the grant of a waiver as provided for under this section, the City Engineer must prepare a certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance, as appropriate, for recordation in the office of the County Recorder for the purpose of documenting the approval of the subdivision. The City Engineer must not record or release for recordation a conditional certificate of compliance prepared pursuant to this section unless and until the owner or owners of the property to be subdivided have entered into an agreement with the City to provide for the satisfactory completion of all conditions of the certificate of compliance.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019)
The tentative map and fee, along with the information required for processing, must be filed with the Planning and Building Department. Filing fees are prescribed by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)
The Director may waive the requirement for a tentative parcel map for nonresidential subdivisions.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019)
The Planning and Building Department is authorized and directed to distribute copies of the tentative map and where appropriate, required written statements to each department and affected agency and to request a report regarding same. The Director of Planning and Building is directed to assemble the comments from the various officials and agencies into the staff report for the project.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)
A. 
The processing of a tentative map or a tentative parcel map is subject to all the provisions of this chapter, except those specifically waived by the Director. Tentative maps and tentative parcel maps for all residential subdivisions and for all nonresidential subdivisions which do not have prior discretionary approval must be scheduled for a public hearing before City Council within the time limits provided by law, unless an extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the subdivider and the Director. Notice of the hearing must be given pursuant to Section 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, and 10 days' mailed notice of the hearing must be given to the subdivider and to all property owners within 300 feet of said subdivision. City Council will approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the map. The decision of the City Council is final.
B. 
The processing of a tentative map or a tentative parcel map for an existing nonresidential development which has prior discretionary approval of a development review permit or a conditional use permit may be administratively approved by the Director. The tentative map and tentative parcel map approval must be scheduled for an administrative public hearing within the time limits provided by law, unless an extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the subdivider and the Director. Notice of the hearing must be given pursuant to Section 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, and 10 days' mailed notice of the hearing must be given to the subdivider and to all property owners within 300 feet of said subdivision. The Director may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a tentative map or tentative parcel map and state the same in a written report provided to the subdivider following the administrative public hearing.
C. 
The processing of a tentative parcel map that does not create additional lots may be administratively approved by the Director. The tentative parcel map approval must be scheduled for an administrative public hearing within the time limits provided by law, unless an extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the subdivider and the Director. Notice of the hearing must be given pursuant to Section 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, and 10 days' mailed notice of the hearing must be given to the subdivider and to all property owners within 300 feet of said subdivision. The Director may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative parcel map and state the same in a written report provided to the subdivider following the public hearing.
D. 
The decision of the Director with regard to subsections B and C of this section is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days after the Director's decision. Nothing in this section precludes the Director from referring a tentative map or tentative parcel map directly to City Council for approval when in the opinion of the Director such action is warranted.
E. 
Upon the filing of an appeal of the Director's decision and processing fee, as prescribed by resolution of the City Council, unless such fee is waived by the Director, the Director will schedule a hearing on the matter at the next regular meeting of the City Council, except that such a hearing need not be scheduled sooner than 15 days following the filing of the appeal.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019)
The time limits for acting and reporting on tentative maps may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the Director.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019)
A. 
Approved or conditionally approved tentative maps and tentative parcel maps expire 36 months after the date of approval or conditional approval unless a time extension is granted by the Planning and Building Director.
B. 
A subdivider may request a time extension by application to the Planning and Building Department. Such application must be filed within 90 days prior to the expiration date of the tentative map or tentative parcel map. All requests for a time extension must be accompanied by a processing fee as prescribed by resolution by the City Council.
(Ord. 565 § 3, 2019; Ord. 612 § 2, 2023)