The Planning Board is hereby designated as the Advisory Agency
with respect to subdivisions as provided in the Subdivision Map Act
of the State.
The Planning Board shall have all the powers and duties with
respect to tentative and final maps, and the procedure relating thereto
which are specified by law and by this Article.
There is hereby created a Subdivision Committee, to consist
of the Planning and Building Department Director, Public Works Director,
and the Chairperson of the Planning Board, or their respective designated
representatives. Said Committee shall have the powers and duties specified
by this Article, subject to appeal to the Planning Board and thence
to the City Council, should such appeal be felt to be necessary by
any applicant.
(Ord. 1987 3-7-69; Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08)
For the purpose of this Article, "vesting tentative map" shall mean a tentative map for a residential subdivision that shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words Vesting Tentative Map at the time it is filed in accordance with Section 12-65.5, and is thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions hereof.
(Ord. 2530 1-2-86)
(a)
Sections 12-65.4 through 12-65.8 shall apply only to residential development. Whenever a provision of the Subdivision Map Act, as implemented and supplemented by Article 22, requires the filing of a tentative map or tentative parcel map for a residential development, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed, in accordance with the provisions hereof.
(b)
If
the subdivider does not seek the rights conferred by the Vesting Tentative
Map Statute, the filing of a vesting tentative map shall not be a
prerequisite to any approval for any proposed subdivision, permit
for construction, or work preparatory to construction.
(Ord. 2530 1-2-86)
A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form and
have the same contents, accompanying data and reports and shall be
processed in the same manner as set forth in Article 22 for a tentative
parcel map or a tentative map except as hereinafter provided:
(a)
At
the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously
on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map."
(b)
At
the time a vesting tentative map is filed a subdivider shall also
supply the following information:
(Ord. 2530 1-2-86)
Upon filing a vesting tentative or tentative map, the subdivider shall pay the fees as specified in the Master Fee Schedule for a tentative parcel map or tentative tract map. The subdivider shall also pay the fees required for the review of items listed in Section 12-65.5(b).
(Ord. 2530 1-2-86; Ord. 13-04 11-5-13)
The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative
map shall expire at the end of the same time period, and shall be
subject to the same extensions, established by the Subdivision Ordinance
for the expiration of the approval or conditional approval of a tentative
map.
(Ord. 2530 1-2-86)
The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative
map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in substantial
compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards described
in Government Code 66474.2. However, if Section 66474.2 of the Government
Code is repealed, the approval or conditional approval of a vesting
tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development
in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards
in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is approved or conditionally
approved.
(a)
Notwithstanding
this Section, a permit, approval, extension, or entitlement may be
made conditional or denied if any of the following are determined:
(b)
The rights referred to herein shall expire if a final map is not approved prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map as provided in Section 12-65.7. If the final map is approved, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:
(1)
An initial time period of one year. Where several final maps are
recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting
tentative map, this initial time period shall begin for each phase
when the final map for that phase is recorded.
(2)
A subdivider may apply for a one-year extension at any time before
the initial time period set forth in subsection (b)(1) expires.
(3)
If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit
during the periods of time specified in this Section, the rights referred
to herein shall continue until the expiration of the permit, or any
extension of that permit.
(Ord. 2430 1-2-86)
Four copies of the tentative map of a proposed subdivision of
any land into four or less lots shall be filed with the Planning and
Building Department Director. The tentative map shall be clearly and
legibly reproduced on sheets of good paper or cloth eighteen inches
by twenty-six inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around
each sheet leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale
of the map shall be large enough to show all details clearly and enough
sheets shall be used to accomplish this end.
(Ord. 2248 2-17-76; Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08)
The tentative map of a subdivision of four or less lots shall
show the following information:
(1)
Date,
north point, scale and sufficient description to define the location
and boundaries of the proposed tract.
(2)
Name
and address of record owner or owners.
(3)
Name
and address of the subdivider if other than owner.
(4)
Name
and business address of the person who prepared the map, if other
than owner.
(5)
Locations,
names and existing right-of-way widths of all adjoining and contiguous
highways, streets and ways.
(6)
Locations
and size of all storm drains and structures used in connection therewith.
(7)
Location
and character of all existing public utilities.
(8)
The
widths, location and purpose of all existing and proposed easements.
(9)
Lot
layout, dimensions of each lot and lot identification by letter.
(10)
The outline and use of any existing buildings to remain in place
and their locations in relation to existing or proposed street and
lot lines.
The Subdivision Committee shall determine whether the proposed
subdivision of four or less lots is in general conformity with the
provisions of this Article and whether all the proposed lots will
have proper and sufficient access to a public street and utilities,
and will have proper surface drainage. The Subdivision Committee may
approve the map and impose such conditions of approval as it may determine
are necessary to provide for a suitable development of the property,
except that the Committee may not approve a lot zoned for residential
purposes with an average width less than forty feet nor an area of
less than five thousand square feet, and it may not approve a lot
zoned for commercial or industrial use with an average width of less
than twenty-five feet nor an area of less than two thousand five hundred
square feet.
The Subdivision Committee shall determine whether the tentative
parcel map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this
Article and upon that basis within fifty days after the filing of
a tentative parcel map or an extension of time agreeable to the subdivider
and the Subdivision Committee, shall approve, conditionally approve,
or disapprove the map.
The approval of a tentative parcel map shall become void after
a time period of two years if the final parcel map is not approved
and recorded within said time period. Upon written request, the Subdivision
Committee may grant an extension of time not to exceed one year beyond
the original time period.
The Subdivision Committee may require that all the provisions
of this Article pertaining to subdivision into five or more lots be
complied with where it is the opinion of the Subdivision Committee
that the intent is to ultimately subdivide into five or more lots.
(Ord. 2248 2-17-76; Ord. 2414 1-26-82)
In the event the subdivider is not satisfied with the decision
of the Subdivision Committee or with any conditions to which the approval
of the map is subject, he or she may appeal to the Planning Board.
At its next regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that
purpose by the Planning Board, the map shall be reviewed by the Board.
After considering the map and hearing the appellant and a member of
the Subdivision Committee, the Planning Board may concur with the
decision of and the conditions imposed by the Subdivision Committee,
or it may disapprove the map, or it may approve the map and impose
such conditions of approval as it may determine are necessary to provide
for a suitable development of the property irrespective of the conditions
imposed by the Subdivision Committee.
In the event the Subdivision Committee approves or conditionally
approves any tentative parcel maps the subdivider may cause a parcel
map to be prepared in accordance with the tentative parcel map as
approved. Parcel maps shall meet all the requirements of the Subdivision
Map Act and of this Article and shall show all dedications or offers
of dedication thereon. The Subdivision Committee may require that
such dedications or offers of dedication be made by deed in lieu of
or in addition to those appearing on the map.
After a parcel map has been filed with the Planning and Building
Department Director he or she shall immediately transmit the Parcel
Map to the Public Works Director for his examination. Within twenty
days after receiving the parcel map, the Public Works Director shall
examine it for the survey information shown thereon, and if satisfied
that it is technically correct, place a Public Works Director's certificate
on the map stating that the map conforms with the requirements of
the Subdivision Map Act, and City regulations. Upon approval of the
map by the Public Works Director, the map shall be returned to the
Planning and Development Director for transmittal to the County Recorder's
Office in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act.
The Public Works Director may require that a parcel map be based
upon a field survey made in conformity with the Land Surveyor's Act.
The Planning and Building Department Director may require a certificate,
signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title interest
in the real property subdivided, consenting to the preparation and
recordation of the parcel map. If such a certificate is required it
shall meet all the requirements of Section 66436 of the Subdivision
Map Act.
(Ord. 2248 2-17-76; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08)
No person shall subdivide any land into four or less lots nor
shall any person buy or sell, contract to buy or sell, or offer to
buy or sell any subdivision of four or less lots or any portion thereof,
nor shall any building permit applicable thereto be issued, until
a parcel map has been filed, and recorded pursuant to the provisions
of this Article.
(Ord. 2248 2-17-76)
Eight copies of a tentative map of a subdivision of five or
more lots and eight copies of the statement of the proposed subdivision
of any land into five or more lots shall be filed with the office
of the Planning Board.
The Planning Board shall transmit copies of such tentative map
to the Public Works Director, Fire Department, Park and Recreation
Department, and the Inglewood Unified School District. It may transmit
copies thereof to other departments as it deems advisable. Upon receipt
of a copy of such tentative map, each department to which the same
has been transmitted shall examine the said map to ascertain if same
conforms to the requirements coming within the authoritative scope
of such department and within ten days after receipt thereof, each
department shall make a written report to the Planning Board. If said
map conforms to the requirements coming within the authorized scope,
such department shall so state within its report to the Planning Board.
If said map does not conform to such requirements or any of them,
such department shall so state in said report noting therein the particulars
in which said map does not conform.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 2397 5-5-81; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96)
Tentative maps shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches in size
and to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (1 inch = 100 feet)
unless a different size or scale is approved by the Planning and Building
Department and shall be clearly and legibly reproduced.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08)
The tentative map shall contain the following information:
(1)
The
tract number assigned by the office of the Los Angeles County Engineer,
date, north point, scale, and sufficient description to define the
location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision.
(2)
Name
and address of record owner or owners of said subdivision.
(3)
Name
and address of the subdivider.
(4)
Name,
business address, and number of the registered engineer or licensed
surveyor, who prepared the map of said subdivision.
(5)
Sufficient
elevations or contours to determine the general slope of the land
and the high and low points thereof.
(6)
The
locations, names, widths, and approximate grades of all roads, streets,
highways, alleys, and ways in the proposed subdivision and along the
boundaries thereof.
(7)
The
location and character of all existing or proposed public utility
facilities in said subdivision or on said adjoining and contiguous
highways, streets and ways.
(8)
The
approximate widths, location, and purpose of all existing or proposed
easements.
(9)
Approximate
lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot and proposed lot
numbers.
(10)
The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their
locations in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines.
(11)
Approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or storm
water overflow and the location, description, and direction of flow
of all drainage courses.
The statement to accompany a tentative map of a subdivision
of five or more lots shall contain the following information:
(1)
Existing
use or uses of the property.
(2)
Proposed
use of the property. If property is proposed to be used for more than
one purpose. the area, lots or lot proposed for each type of use shall
be shown on tentative map.
(3)
Statement
of the improvements and public utilities, including water supply and
sewerage disposal, proposed to be made or installed and of the time
at which such improvements are proposed to be completed.
(4)
Public
areas proposed.
(5)
Proposed
street lighting and tree planting.
(6)
Restrictive
covenants proposed.
(7)
Justification
and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this Chapter.
The Planning Board shall determine whether the tentative map
is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this Article and,
upon that basis within thirty days after the filing of the tentative
map or an extension of time agreeable to the subdivider and the Planning
Board, shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the map
and shall report such action directly to the City Council and to the
subdivider and shall also transmit to the Public Works Director a
copy of the tentative map and a memorandum setting forth the action
of the Board thereon.
The Planning Board may suggest to the subdivider the advisability
of dedicating suitable areas for the parks, playgrounds and schools,
and other public building sites that will be required for the use
of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under
the plan of proposed property uses therein. In all cases, the Planning
Board shall suggest to the subdivider such measures as will make for
excellence of residential, commercial, or industrial development.
The Planning Board may refuse to approve a tentative map when
the only practical use which can be made of the property proposed
to be subdivided is a use prohibited by ordinance or law or if the
property is deemed unhealthful or unfit for human habitation or occupancy
by the Los Angeles County Health Department.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96)
All subdivisions in the City shall conform to the following
regulations:
The width and alignment of all streets shall conform to the
widths and alignments designated on the Official Plan, or Master Plan
of Streets and Highways, as the same is shown at the time of filing
the tentative map.
All streets as far as practicable shall be required to be in
alignment with existing adjacent streets or their proper projection,
and to be in general conformity with the Master Plan of Streets and
Highways of the City; provided, that in cases where the holdings are
large enough, a modified curved street layout may be required or permitted
if such layout will not interfere with the general street plan and
all boundary connections are made satisfactorily.
A minimum width of sixty feet shall be maintained on all streets
unless it can be definitely shown that topography or local conditions
will not permit such a width or that a lesser width is more suitable.
The street and alley arrangement shall be such as the Planning
Board shall determine will cause no undue hardship to owners of adjoining
property when they subdivide their land, and adequate and convenient
access to adjoining property shall be required.
Dead-end streets and alleys shall be permitted only when the
Planning Board shall determine a through street or alley is not practical
and then only when adequate provisions are made at the end of the
street or alley for drainage and for turning by providing a turning
circle or by dedicating adequate space to facilitate backing and turning.
Where a turning circle is provided, it shall have a minimum diameter
of sixty feet.
At all block corners, rounding or cutting back at the property
lines shall be required. The intersection corners on all major and
secondary streets shall be rounded by curves having a minimum radius
of twenty feet; all other corners shall be rounded by curves having
a radius of fifteen feet. Where business development is anticipated,
in order to simplify building construction, an optional method of
a diagonal cut-off substantially equivalent may be used instead of
rounding.
Alleys a minimum of twenty feet in width shall be required at
the rear of all commercial lots and may be required at the rear of
residential lots. Utility easements may be required in lieu of alley
requirements except for lots zoned for or proposed to be used for
commercial purposes.
All lots shall have a minimum average width of fifty feet and
a minimum area of six thousand square feet; provided, that when the
Planning Board shall determine that the surrounding conditions of
the property warrant such departure, lots may be approved with an
average width of less than fifty feet and an area of less than six
thousand square feet; provided, that in no case shall a lot intended
for residential use have a street frontage of less than twenty feet,
nor a minimum average width of less than forty feet, nor an area of
less than five thousand square feet; and provided, that in no case
shall a lot intended for commercial or industrial use have a minimum
average width of less than twenty-five feet, nor an area of less than
two thousand five hundred square feet. Key lots shall not be permitted
unless it can be definitely established that they cannot be avoided.
The side lot lines of all rectangular lots and all other lots,
as far as possible, shall be at right angles to the street on which
the lot fronts. Double frontage lots shall not be approved unless
conditions are shown which indicate that such double frontage lots
cannot be avoided.
In all subdivisions, the layout of streets, alleys, lots, and easements must be such as to provide for sanitary sewer and drainage in a manner satisfactory to the Public Works Director, and where construction is considered necessary to care for such drainage, such construction must be guaranteed by the subdivider as required under Section 12-67.19 of this Code.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96)
Building lines shall be required whenever the Planning Board
determines that the public health, safety, convenience and/or general
welfare will be conserved or furthered by such requirements. When
required, such building lines shall be indicated on the map at the
distance from the street line as specified.
It is realized that certain parcels of land exist of such size,
subject to such title restrictions, so affected by topographical location
and devoted to such usage, that it is impossible for the owner to
conform to the above rules and regulations when subdividing. In such
cases, the Planning Board may determine the conditions affecting the
property in question warrant and require that exceptions be made;
provided, however, that no exceptions may be made to any requirements
imposed by the Subdivision Map Act. No exceptions shall be made unless
the Planning Board makes a finding or findings in writing that such
exceptions are necessary, stating the reasons and grounds therefor.
Such findings shall be attached to the Planning Board's report to
the Council and shall become a part thereof.
If the subdivider is dissatisfied with any action of the Planning
Board, or any of the changes in the tentative map recommended by such
body, he or she may appeal to the Council. However, the appeal must
be taken within the time and in the manner provided in Government
Code Section 66410 (Subdivision Map Act).
(Ord. 10-09 5-25-10)
Upon receiving the report of the Planning Board concerning any
tentative map or maps, the Council shall act thereupon within the
time and in the manner provided by Government Code Section 66410.
In the event the Council disapproves the tentative map or maps, the
grounds for such disapproval shall be explicitly stated. After the
Council has acted upon the report, the Planning Board's file on the
proposed subdivision shall be returned to the Planning Board, and
the subdivider and Public Works Director shall be notified of the
action taken.
The approval of a tentative map shall become void after a time
period of two years if the final map is not approved and recorded
within said time period. Upon written request, the Planning Board
may grant an extension of time not to exceed one year beyond the original
time period.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 2414 1-26-82; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 10-09 5-25-10)
In the event the Council approves, or conditionally approves,
any tentative map or maps, the subdivider may cause the subdivision,
or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final map to be prepared
in accordance with the tentative map as approved.
The final map shall conform to the requirements of Section 11567
of the Health and Safety Code and must, together with three prints
thereof, be filed with the Planning Board and the Council for approval
in the manner and within the time limits provided by the Subdivision
Map Act before it can be recorded. Before filing a final map with
the Planning Board and the Council for approval, the subdivider shall
submit the same to the Public Works Director along with two blue line
prints of all improvement plans for certification that all conditions
of approval imposed by the Planning Board, along with two blue line
prints of all improvement plans for certification that all conditions
of approval imposed by the Planning Board and the Council have been
satisfied, that all pertinent provisions of the Subdivision Map Act
and this Article have been complied with, that all centerline data
monuments, survey data, mathematical data and computations are correctly
and satisfactorily indicated on the map and on the ground.
No final map shall be filed for approval or accepted for filing
unless it is accompanied by said certificate from the Public Works
Director, a receipt showing payment of the filing fee specified in
the Master Fee Schedule, and a policy of title insurance issued by
a reputable title company showing all parties having any record title
interest in the land subdivided.
The subdivider shall, at the time of filing a final map, pay
to the City, fees as specified in the Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 13-04 11-5-13)
Upon return of the final map by the Public Works Director, the
Planning Board shall examine the same to determine whether said map
conforms with the tentative map and with all changes permitted and
all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance. If the
Planning Board shall determine not to recommend said map, it shall
advise the subdivider of the changes or additions that must be made
for such purpose and shall accord him an opportunity to make same.
If the Planning Board shall thereupon determine that said map is conformity
therewith and determines to recommend said map, it shall certify its
approval thereon and shall transmit said map to the City Clerk, together
with any documents which may have been filed therewith for presentation
to the City Council.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96)
The Council shall, within the time and in the manner provided by Government Code Section 66410, approve or disapprove any final map filed with it. No final map shall be approved by the Council for recordation unless all requirements contained in the Subdivision Map Act and this Article have been complied with except those that have been expressly waived, and all improvements either installed or guaranteed as provided in Section 12-67.18. If the final map is approved, the City Clerk shall, through the Public Works Director transmit it to the County Recorder of Los Angeles County for recordation in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. If the final map is disapproved, it shall be returned to the subdivider through the Public Works Director together with a statement of the reasons for such disapproval.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 10-09 5-25-10)
The subdivider shall, before the final map is approved by the
Council and recorded, improve or agree in writing to improve all land
dedicated for streets in such manner as may be approved by the Council.
Such improvement shall include street surfacing, sidewalks, curbs,
culverts, bridges, drains, domestic water supply and other structures
and utilities necessary to the use of such streets or to the proper
drainage thereof as may be necessary for the particular subdivision.
If all the improvement work be not completed satisfactorily before
the streets are dedicated, the owner or owners of the subdivision
shall, immediately upon acceptance of the final map, and concurrently
therewith, enter as contractor into an agreement with the City, whereby
in consideration of the acceptance by the Council of the streets offered
for dedication, the contractor agrees to complete all work within
the time specified in the agreement. The agreement shall also provide
for inspection of all improvements by the Public Works Director and
reimbursement of the City by the subdivider for the cost of such inspection.
To assure the City that this work will be completed within the period
of time specified, a surety bond must be furnished by the subdivider
guaranteeing the faithful performance in a sum equal to the estimated
cost of materials and labor. The form of the bond shall be approved
by the City Attorney and the amount of the bond approved by the Public
Works Director.
(Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96)
Immediately subsequent to the recordation of the final map,
the subdivider thereof shall furnish, at his own expense, copies of
the final map and affidavit sheet as follows: one blue line print
to the Planning Board, and one print to the Planning and Building
Department and two blue line prints and one brown line print of the
final map and of all improvement plans and the original tracings on
cloth of the improvement plans to the Public Works Director.
(Ord. 1376 9-10-57; Ord. 1987 3-7-69; Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 96-21 9-24-96; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08)
(Ord. 13-04 11-5-13)
(Ord. 13-04 11-5-13)
The subdivider shall, at the time of filing a final map, pay
to the City:
(1)
For
subdivisions of four or less parcels, $300; and
(2)
For
subdivisions of five or more parcels or lots, $500.
(Ord. 2398 5-12-81; Ord. 87-16 6-30-87; Ord. 99-19 7-20-99; Ord. 00-13 8-29-00)
The Planning and Building Department Director may require up
to $50 for processing each revision of a tentative, parcel, or final
map.
(Ord. 2248 2-17-76; Ord. 2348 7-31-79; Ord. 99-19 7-20-99; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08)
(Ord. 13-04 11-5-13)
The subdivider shall, at the time of filing a parcel or tract
map with the Planning and Building Department Director, pay to the
City an engineering subdivision map checking fee as specified in the
Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 2398 5-12-81; Ord. 00-13 8-29-00; Ord. 08-05 4-22-08; Ord. 13-04 11-5-13)
