Unless otherwise provided in this title, each proposed subdivision shall first be submitted to the Planning Commission in the form of a tentative map. Tentative maps shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and submitted in compliance with all applicable State laws and City ordinances. Tentative maps, along with the application, checklist, fees and required documents shall be filed in the office of the Community Development Department. One reproducible copy shall also be submitted with the tentative map application. Each tentative map submitted to the Community Development Department shall consist of one or more sheets of equal size. The scale of the map shall be one inch equals 100 feet. The Community Development Director shall approve the use of any scale not specified herein. The sheets of the map shall not exceed 24 inches by 36 inches in size, unless previously approved by the Community Development Director. The number of copies of tentative maps to be submitted shall be as specified by the Community Development Department. All maps shall be folded to facilitate distribution through the mail in a 10 inches by 13 inches manila envelope.
(Prior code § 21-4-1)
Each tentative map application shall contain the following general information unless waived by the Community Development Director:
A. 
A vicinity or area map of one inch equals 500 feet showing the major existing circulation pattern, and all proposed major streets, all watercourses, irrigation and drainage channels within a reasonable distance of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision;
B. 
The following shall be located in or near the lower right-hand corner of the first sheet:
1. 
Subdivision or parcel map number,
2. 
Name and address of subdivider,
3. 
Name and address of owner(s),
4. 
North point and scale of map,
5. 
Name and address of person preparing the map,
6. 
Date map was prepared,
7. 
Total number of lots and gross acreage,
8. 
Existing and proposed easements;
C. 
All boundary lines of the subdivision with approximate bearings and distances;
D. 
The location of each lot and its relation to surrounding surveys. The location of any remainder of the original parcel shall be shown by reference to the existing record boundaries of such remainder if such remainder has an area of five acres or more;
E. 
All structures, wells, prominent features and land uses within the subdivision and indication of which are to remain and which are to be removed. The map shall clearly indicate the dimensions to the property line of any structures that are to remain;
F. 
The approximate location and direction of flow of all watercourses, irrigation and drainage channels. The map shall include overland release points necessary to drain the 100-year storm event;
G. 
The location and width of all pavement and rights-of-way and names of existing streets or highways;
H. 
The widths, locations and purposes of all existing easements;
I. 
The location and size of existing sanitary sewers, fire hydrants, water mains and storm drains. The location of existing overhead utility lines on peripheral streets shall be indicated;
J. 
Any significant adjacent topography features which can materially affect the design of the subdivision. If features are not shown, contour intervals shall be one foot;
K. 
Individual lot lines and approximate dimensions and the number of each lot. Each lot and its dimensions shall be shown on one sheet of the map;
L. 
The proposed uses of all lots (i.e., single-family, multiple-family, commercial, industrial, school, park or other);
M. 
The location and species of all existing trees that are five inches or greater in diameter. It shall also indicate whether the trees will be retained or whether they are proposed for removal; and
N. 
Information as to whether the property is in a flood plain, the type of flood plain and whether the property is in a deep flood plain as indicated in the General Plan. It shall indicate a base flood elevation and site elevations in a display.
(Prior code § 21-4-3)
Each tentative map application shall contain the following design and improvement information unless waived by the Community Development Director:
A. 
The location, center line radius of curves, pavement and right-of-way width, and name of all proposed streets. Typical sections of all streets shall be shown. Proposed private streets shall be clearly indicated;
B. 
The location and radius of all curb returns and cul-de-sacs;
C. 
The locations, width and purpose of all easements;
D. 
The angle of intersecting streets if such angle deviates from a right angle by more than four degrees;
E. 
The approximate lot layout and the approximate dimensions of each lot and each building site. Engineering data shall show the approximate pad grade of each perimeter lot, the top and toe of perimeter cut and fill slopes, the number of each lot, and the elevation of adjacent parcels;
F. 
The location and size of existing sanitary sewers, fire hydrants, water mains and storm drains. Proposed slopes and approximate elevations of sanitary sewers shall be indicated. The proposed routing of stormwater runoff generated by a 100 year flood shall also be indicated;
G. 
A statement as to the intent of the subdivider in regard to slope planting and erosion control; and
H. 
The size and location of any storm drain detention ponds.
(Prior code § 21-4-4)
Each tentative map submitted to the Community Development Department shall be accompanied by the following documents:
A. 
A signed statement by the parties listed as owners of the real property on the latest equalized County assessment roll, or by their authorized agents, consenting to the filing of the tentative map;
B. 
A description of the proposed methods and plan of stormwater disposal;
C. 
A description of the proposed method of sewage disposal. The description shall include identification of the proposed connection point to the public sewer system;
D. 
A statement from the Woodland Joint Unified School District concerning the necessity for a school site and/or temporary and/or permanent school facilities;
E. 
A title report issued within three months of tentative map submission on all properties included in the subdivision; and
F. 
Any other documentation specified by the Community Development Director.
(Prior code § 21-4-5)
A. 
If the subdivider plans to file multiple final maps, or multiple parcel maps, on the tentative map, a written notice to this effect ("Multiple Final Maps May Be Requested.") shall be submitted to the Community Development Department on the tentative map. In providing such notice, the subdivider is not required to define the number or configuration of the proposed multiple final maps or parcel maps.
B. 
If, after filing the tentative map without providing the written notice required by subsection A of this section, the subdivider may file a written request to file multiple final maps, or multiple parcel maps, with the Community Development Director, along with the fee as set by City Council resolution. Upon recommendation of the Community Development Director, the Planning Commission shall approve or conditionally approve requests for multiple final maps or parcel maps only if it finds that:
1. 
The property which is described in the tentative map will be adequately served by required on-site and off-site improvements even if the property not covered by the proposed final map is not developed;
2. 
All dedications required to serve the property which is described in the tentative map have been recorded, even though such dedications also benefit the remaining property; and
3. 
Neither the inhabitants nor property owners of the City nor the future inhabitants and property owners of the property described in the tentative map will be detrimentally affected by the failure of the project proponent to develop the remaining property not covered by the proposed final map.
C. 
The right of the subdivider to file multiple final maps, or multiple parcel maps, shall not limit the authority of the City to impose reasonable conditions relating to the filing of multiple final maps or parcel maps.
(Prior code § 21-4-6)
A. 
A preliminary soils report, prepared by a registered civil engineer and based upon adequate test borings, shall be required for every subdivision for which a tentative map is required. The preliminary soils report shall be submitted with the map application for review. Upon such review, the City may require additional information or reject the report if it is found to be incomplete, inaccurate or unsatisfactory.
B. 
The preliminary soils report requirement may be waived if the City Engineer determines that, due to the knowledge the City has as to the qualities of the soils of the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary.
C. 
A soils investigation of each potentially affected lot in the subdivision may be required by the City Engineer as a condition precedent to consideration of the tentative map by the Planning Commission if the preliminary soils report indicates:
1. 
The presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects; or
2. 
The presence of rocks or liquids containing deleterious chemicals which, if not corrected, could cause construction materials such as concrete, steel and ductile or cast iron to corrode or deteriorate.
D. 
Any soils investigation required pursuant to this section shall be done by a registered civil engineer who shall recommend the corrective action likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where the soils problem exists. The Planning Commission may approve or conditionally approve a tentative map, if it determines that the recommended corrective action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed. Such recommended corrective action shall be required to be incorporated in the construction of each structure as a condition to the issuance of any building permit.
(Prior code § 21-4-8)
When the required number of copies of a tentative map and accompanying reports has been received by the Community Development Department, the map shall be examined by the staff in light of the requirements of City Codes to determine whether or not it contains all of the required information and is acceptable for filing. When a tentative map is not acceptable for filing, the person submitting the map shall be notified in writing within 30 days of submission of the reasons therefor. When the required number of copies of the tentative map has been accepted for filing by the Community Development Department, copies shall be forwarded within five days of the filing for review by other agencies pursuant to the provisions of Section 66453 et seq., of the Subdivision Map Act.
(Prior code § 21-4-9)