A subdivider seeking an SB 9 lot split as defined in Article 15 of Chapter 1, Title 10 of this Code shall file a tentative parcel map and a parcel map, an SB 9 lot split application established by the Town containing the information set forth in this section to the Planning Department for review. Submittals shall be accompanied by the required fees and deposits as prescribed by resolution of the City Council.
(a) 
Application and billing agreement signed by all parties holding an ownership interest in any properties which are the subject of the proposed subdivision.
(b) 
Numbered tract map, parcel map, or certificate of compliance to demonstrate the lot legality, pursuant to Section 9-1.318.
(c) 
Preliminary title report within the past six months.
(d) 
Topographic survey. Minimum contour interval is five feet when the average slope exceeds 10% and two feet when the average slope is less than 10%.
(e) 
Preliminary approval of the percolation test from the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, if the parcels must connect to onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).
(f) 
A tentative parcel map containing the following information:
(1) 
Date, north arrow, scale, sufficient description to define the location, boundaries of the proposed tract and contour intervals, all located in the lower right-hand corner of the map;
(2) 
Adjacent properties on all sides of the proposed SB 9 lot split, including those separated by a public or private right-of-way, with information of the last name of owner or owners, Assessor Parcel Numbers, topographic features, and all improvements;
(3) 
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the recorded owners, subdivider, and State of California registered civil engineer or State-licensed land surveyor who prepared the preliminary map. The registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor shall include his or her valid stamp, number, and signature;
(4) 
Locations, names, widths, centerline radii, and centerline grades of all streets, roads, and rights-of-way in the proposed subdivision with typical cross-sections showing proposed improvements. Centerline grades shall be shown by a profile, preferably referred to mean sea level datum as established by the United States Geological Survey, or to Town approved bench marks established by the City Engineer. Cross-sections shall be presented as required by the City Engineer;
(5) 
Gross and net acreage of each individual lot to the nearest hundredth of an acre which may be based on the calculation of the gross and net acreage of the entire parcel;
(6) 
A number for each lot, dimensions of the lots, including frontage, depth, width, and gross and net area of each lot to the nearest hundredth of an acre; and
(7) 
The location of any existing and/or proposed easements, including easements for conservation purposes, open space easements and pathway easements.
(g) 
A form prepared and signed by the registered civil engineer, or licensed land surveyor who prepared the parcel map setting forth the average slope, lot unit factor (LUF) and slope density calculations for the original lot and for each new parcel.
(h) 
Location, width, and character of all existing and proposed easements, including, but not limited to, easements for pathways, open space, conservation or agricultural purposes, equestrian uses, drainage, water, sewage, public utilities, together with the location and approximate dimensions of any existing buildings and structures, driveways, pools, hardscape, retaining walls, septic tanks, leach fields, wells, active or abandoned, and proposed disposition.
(i) 
Approximate location and direction of flow of all creeks, streams, and other watercourses and drainages, showing type of existing top-of-banks and creek depths, with a separate sheet showing cross-sections of all such creeks, streams, and watercourses, when such streams, creeks or other watercourses are three feet in depth and/or the width is four feet or more at the bed of the stream, creek, or other watercourse.
(j) 
Location and building footprint of the existing structures identified by type. Structures to be removed shall be so marked.
(k) 
Location of all trees with trunks equal to or greater than 12 inches in diameter. Trees in concentrated areas shall be approximately marked on the map with a corresponding legend indicator. The trees proposed to be removed shall be identified on the tentative parcel map.
(l) 
Proposed or required green infrastructure.
(m) 
Conceptual grading design with the proposed contours at two foot intervals minimum if the existing ground slope is less than 10%, or at five foot intervals minimum if the existing ground slope is 10% or more.
(n) 
Conceptual drainage design showing how runoff of surface waters from individual lots will be achieved and the ultimate disposal of all subdivision surface waters.
(o) 
Approximate distance, size and location of the nearest existing sanitary sewer main line; or the septic system locations on the proposed parcels, if the parcel proposes to connect to onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).
(p) 
Source of domestic water supply.
(q) 
Fire protection system and design as required by the Los Altos Hills County Fire Protection District.
(§ 3, Ord. 610, eff. October 28, 2023)
(a) 
SB 9 lot splits shall be reviewed for conformance with the standards and requirements under Article 15 of Chapter 1, Title 10 of this Code.
(b) 
Upon completion of review and preparation of conditions of approval authorized by this chapter by the Planning Division, the Community Development Director shall ministerially approve the tentative parcel map without discretionary review or public hearings if the tentative parcel map conforms to the applicable requirements of this chapter and applicable provisions of Article 15 under Chapter 1, Title 10 of this Code. The Community Development Director's decision shall be final.
(c) 
The expiration and extension of the tentative parcel map shall be in accordance with Section 9-1.519, unless a longer or shorter period is prescribed by applicable State law.
(d) 
All persons submitting maps as required by this article shall pay all fees and/or deposits as provided by the City Council's resolution establishing fees and charges.
(e) 
A note on the parcel map and a recorded deed restriction in a form approved by the City Attorney's office shall be applied to all newly created parcels indicating that the parcel was split using the provision of this article and that no further SB 9 lot splits are permitted. The deed restriction shall also identify that the parcel shall be used for residential uses only and that it is subject to the requirements of Section 10-1.1505(a)(2) and Sections 10-1.502 and 10-1.503 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of this Code.
(f) 
Prior to the recordation of the parcel map, the applicant shall sign and record an affidavit in a form approved by the City Attorney's office stating that the applicant intends to reside in one of the proposed or existing primary dwellings or SB 9 units as defined in Article 15 of Chapter 1, Title 10 of this Code for three years from the date of the approval of the subdivision. This requirement shall not apply if the applicant is a community land trust or a qualified nonprofit corporation as provided in Sections 402.1 and 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(§ 3, Ord. 610, eff. October 28, 2023)