The form and contents, submittal and approval of tentative parcel maps and vesting parcel maps for subdivisions of fewer than five lots shall conform to the provisions of this section and to those of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code. Discussion in this section of "tentative parcel maps" also applies to "vesting tentative parcel maps."
A. 
Form. The tentative parcel map shall be clearly and legibly drawn. All improvement plans required under this chapter shall be prepared by a civil engineer, licensed in California. The scale of the map shall not be less than one inch equals 100 feet or as may be necessary to show all details clearly, and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. All printing or lettering on the maps shall be of 1/8-inch minimum height and of such shape and weight as to be readily legible on prints and other reproductions made from the original drawing. The final form shall be as approved by the City Engineer and consistent with the Subdivision Map Act.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the tentative parcel map shall be substantially in conformance with the requirements of a tentative map per the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
B. 
Content. The tentative parcel map shall show the following information:
1. 
Name and address of record(s) owner, subdivider, and the person preparing the map (including the preparer's registration number).
2. 
Assessor's parcel number of the parcel under consideration, and the Assessor's parcel numbers of all adjacent parcels.
3. 
Date prepared, north arrow, and scale.
4. 
Sufficient legal description of land to define boundaries of the proposed subdivision.
5. 
Existing and proposed land use.
6. 
General Plan and zoning land use designations.
7. 
A vicinity map, sufficient to show the relation to the surrounding area.
8. 
Existing topography and conditions of the proposed site including, but not limited to:
a. 
Existing contours at one-foot intervals if the existing ground slope is less than 10% and five-foot intervals for greater existing ground slopes greater than or equal to 10%. Identify the source and date of the contours.
b. 
The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of each watercourse. Identification of elevations, as required by Chapter 13.20 of the Blue Lake Municipal Code, shall be provided.
c. 
The approximate location of each area covered by trees with a statement of the nature of the cover and the kind and approximate location of all trees over eight inches in diameter four and one-half feet above the ground.
d. 
The approximate location and outline of existing structures identified by type. Buildings to be removed shall be so marked.
e. 
The location, pavement and right-of-way width, grade and name of existing streets or highways.
f. 
Location and type of existing street improvements.
g. 
Location, size and slope of existing storm drains.
h. 
Location, width and identity of existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way.
9. 
Any improvements proposed by the owner.
10. 
A grading plan, prepared by a registered engineer, showing proposed contours shall be submitted.
11. 
Proposed lot layout, building pads, and lot areas.
12. 
Location of existing utilities and proposed utilities.
13. 
A current title report, prepared within the six months prior to submission.
14. 
A soils and/or engineering geology report will be required unless waived by the City Engineer.
15. 
Any and all improvement designs shall be prepared by a licensed California civil engineer and all designs and calculations shall be submitted with the application.
The City Engineer may waive any of the foregoing requirements upon finding that the location or nature of the proposed minor subdivision is such as not to necessitate compliance with these requirements, or may require additional information as deemed necessary.
C. 
Submittal to Planning Commission. The tentative parcel map shall be considered complete only when such map conforms to the form and content requirements of this chapter, as determined by the City Planner. The subdivider shall file, with the City Clerk, eight copies of the tentative parcel map. Fees must be paid in advance according to the City's current master fee schedule.
D. 
Planning Commission Review. The City Planner shall forward copies of the tentative parcel map to the City Engineer and other affected public agencies which shall, in turn, forward to the Planning Commission their findings and recommendations concerning the proposed subdivision prior to hearing by the Planning Commission.
E. 
Public Hearing and Notice. Upon receipt of a tentative parcel map application that is determined by the Planner to be complete, the Planner shall set the matter for a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Notice of the public hearing shall be given as provided in Section 66451.3 of the Government Code. The Planner may give such other notice that he or she deems necessary or advisable. Notice shall also be given pursuant to Government Code Sections 66453, 66455, 66455.1, and 66455.7, if applicable.
F. 
Review and Action by Planning Commission. The tentative parcel map shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission for compliance with all applicable City ordinances and the State Subdivision Map Act. Upon completion of the Planning Commission action, the City Planner shall return one copy to the owner or his/her agent marked; "Approved as Submitted," "Approved as Noted," "Revise and Submit," or "Subdivision Denied." If the subdivision is denied, the subdivider or his/her agent shall be so notified in writing by the City within 50 days of the Planning Commission action date, and such notice shall contain a statement of the reasons for denial.
G. 
Planning Commission Denial of Application. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the Planning Commission shall deny approval of the tentative parcel map if it makes any of the following findings:
1. 
That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in Government Code Section 65451.
2. 
That the design or improvements of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable plan, zoning ordinances and/or specific plans of the City of Blue Lake.
3. 
That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
4. 
That, as a result of a public hearing on the environmental issues of the project, the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, all decisions being made in accordance with current federal, state and local environmental laws.
5. 
That the design of the subdivision or the types of improvements are likely to cause serious public health problems.
6. 
That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision as provided in Government Code Section 66474.
7. 
That discharge of waste from the proposed project into the existing community sewer system will not conform to requirements by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region.
H. 
Conditions of Approval. In approving the tentative parcel map, the Planning Commission may impose as conditions of filing a parcel map any or all of, but not limited to, the following requirements:
1. 
Frontage improvements.
2. 
On-site improvements.
3. 
Off-site improvements.
4. 
Dedications.
5. 
Applicable fees.
6. 
Additional soils and/or engineering geology studies.
7. 
Additional traffic studies.
The subdivider or his/her engineer shall be notified in writing of all the conditions imposed.
I. 
Expiration and Extensions.
1. 
Expiration. An approval or conditional approval by the City of Blue Lake of the approved tentative map shall expire 24 months after its approval or conditional approval. The expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map, or vesting tentative map, shall terminate all proceedings and no parcel map for any portion of the real property included within such application shall be filed without first processing a new tentative parcel map, such actions being subject to the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code.
2. 
Extensions.
a. 
Request by Subdivider. The subdivider or his/her agent may request an extension of the expiration date of the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map by written application to the Planning Commission filed prior to the expiration date.
b. 
Planning Commission Action. The Planning Commission shall review the request for extension and may extend the approved or conditionally approved tentative map for a period or periods not exceeding a total of three years, except as may be allowed in Section 66452.6 of the Government Code. Prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, upon an application by the subdivider to extend that map, the map shall automatically be extended for 60 days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs first.
J. 
Appeal of Planning Commission Action. Appeals from and complaints concerning the action of the Planning Commission shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days after the action of the Planning Commission from which the appeal or complaint is taken and shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 16.48 of this title.
The form, contents, accompanying data, and filing of the parcel maps for subdivisions of fewer than five lots shall conform to the provisions of this section. The parcel map shall be in substantial conformance with the approved tentative parcel map.
A. 
Survey Required. An accurate and complete survey of the land to be subdivided shall be made by a registered civil engineer or professional land surveyor and shall be performed in accordance with the Land Surveyors Act and usual practice. The review of a tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, shall be reviewed by the City Engineer or City Surveyor to determine compliance with generally accepted engineering or surveying practices per Section 66474.10 of the Government Code. All monuments, property line, centerlines of streets, alleys and easements adjoining or within the subdivision shall be tied into the survey. The traverse of the exterior boundaries of a proposed subdivision and of each block and lot shall be second order work and shall close by the use of standard surveying procedures. Calculations shall be submitted to the City Engineer.
B. 
Form.
1. 
The content and the form of the parcel map shall conform to Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code and as provided in this section.
2. 
The parcel map shall be legibly drawn, printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on tracing cloth or polyester base film. Certificates, statements, affidavits and acknowledgements may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with opaque ink. If ink is used on polyester base film, the ink surface shall be coated with a suitable substance to assure permanent legibility.
3. 
The size of each sheet shall be 18 by 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch on all sides. The scale of the map shall not be less than one inch equals 100 feet or as may be necessary to show all details clearly, and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. Every sheet comprising the parcel map shall bear the scale, north point, legend, sheet number, and number of sheets comprising the map; the sheet's relationship to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.
4. 
All printing or lettering on the map shall be of 1/8 inch minimum height and of such shape and weight as to be readily legible on prints and other reproductions made from the original drawing.
C. 
Contents. The contents of the parcel map shall conform to the Subdivision Map Act and as provided in this section:
1. 
Boundary. The boundary of the subdivision shall be designated by a blue border applied to the reverse side of the tracing and on the face of the blue line prints. Such border shall not interfere with the legibility of figures or other data.
2. 
Parcels Numbered. Each parcel shall be numbered or otherwise designated. All easements or rights-of-way to be dedicated shall be identified by capitalized alphabetical letters. If dedications or offers of dedication are required, it will be made by statement on the parcel map and shall be in conformance with Section 66447 of the Government Code.
3. 
Parcel Location. The map shall show the location of each parcel and its relation to surrounding surveys. The location of any remainder of the original parcel shall be shown, but need not be shown as a matter of survey but only by reference to the existing record boundaries of such remainder if such remainder has a gross area of five acres or more.
4. 
Statements. The following statements shall appear only once:
a. 
Owner's Statement. A statement signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title interest in the real property subdivided, consenting to the preparation and recording of said map except as exempted by Section 66436 of the Government Code.
b. 
Dedication Statement. If dedications or offers of dedication are required, they shall be made by statement on the parcel map. Such dedication or offers of dedication shall be signed by the same parties and in the same manner as set forth in Section 66439 of the Government Code.
c. 
Engineer's (Surveyor's) Statement. The engineer's (surveyor's) statement shall be in the form prescribed in Section 66449 of the Government Code and shall include the professional's registration stamp.
d. 
Planning Commission Chairperson's Statement. A statement from the Planning Commission Chairperson stating that the tentative map was approved by resolution of the Planning Commission. The date and number of the resolution shall appear in the certificate.
e. 
Statement of Soils and/or Engineering Geology Report. If a soils and/or engineering geology report is required for the subdivision, a statement shall appear stating that the report was prepared and is on file with the City of Blue Lake.
f. 
Recorder's Statement. The Recorder's statement shall be in the form prescribed in Section 66449 of the Government Code.
g. 
City Engineer's (Surveyor's) Statement. The statement by the City Engineer shall include his or her signature, date, and, below or immediately adjacent to the signature, indicate his or her registration or license number with expiration date and state that: (1) he or she examined the map; (2) the subdivision as shown is substantially the same as it appeared on the tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof; (3) all provisions of this chapter and of any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map, if required, have been complied with; and (4) he or she is satisfied that the map is technically correct. The City Engineer shall sign the map in accordance with the requirements of Section 66450 of the Government Code. The City Engineer shall complete and file with his or her legislative body his or her certificate or statement, as required in Section 66449 of the Government Code and this chapter, within 20 days from the time the parcel map is submitted to him or her by the subdivider for approval.
D. 
Documents to Be Submitted with Parcel Map. The same documents that are required for a final map (see Section 16.28.010) shall be submitted with a parcel map. The City Engineer shall require such other drawings, data or other information as deemed necessary and as per Article 3, Chapter 2 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code.
E. 
Submittal to the City Engineer for Approval. The subdivider shall submit two prints of the parcel map to the City Engineer for checking and approval. The prints shall be accompanied by two copies of each of the accompanying documents required to be filed. After making any required corrections, the subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer the original tracing of the revised map, signed by all parties required to execute the certificates or statements.
F. 
Filing with the County Recorder. The City Clerk shall file the approved parcel map with the County Recorder. The cost of such recording shall be paid by the subdivider.
G. 
Subdivision Agreement. Prior to the approval of the parcel map by the Planning Commission, the subdivider shall enter into a subdivision improvement agreement with the City in conformance with Section 16.28.090. The subdivision improvement agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, and after approval shall be signed by its Chairperson.
A. 
Filing of Lot Line Adjustments.
1. 
Any property owner requesting a lot line adjustment shall file with the City Clerk a duplicate tracing and eight copies of the lot line adjustment map, a copy of a current title report together with an application. The map shall be a minimum of 8-1/2 by 11 inches in size and indicate the exterior boundaries, the existing lot lines, and the proposed adjustment of such lines at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet. Fees must be paid in advance according to the City's current master fee schedule.
2. 
The lot line adjustment map shall accurately locate all existing rights-of-way, easements, and existing structures. The property lines indicated shall be obtained from existing recorded maps, and the map need not be prepared by an engineer or surveyor unless required by the City Engineer (Surveyor) and in accordance with Section 8762 of the Business and Professions Code. When required by the City Engineer (Surveyor), the map shall have all structures and adjoining lot lines accurately located by a professional engineer or surveyor, to determine the effect of a lot line adjustment on the existing development.
3. 
The lot line adjustment map shall indicate all dimensions and courses of property lines, the Assessor's parcel numbers, structures, the zoning of the property, the area of each existing parcel, and the resultant area of the revised lots. The map shall contain statements by the parties holding title pursuant to Section 16.20.020, and the name of the person preparing the map.
B. 
Distribution of Lot Line Adjustment Maps. The City Clerk shall, after receipt of a complete submittal for a lot line adjustment, transmit such requests to the City Planner, Public Works Director, the City Engineer, the Planning Commission, and those departments and local agencies which may have an effect on the proposal. The Planning Commission shall place the request on the next regular agenda.
C. 
Planning Commission's Actions. The Planning Commission may approve a lot line adjustment when it finds that:
1. 
The lot line adjustment does not violate existing codes and policies; and
2. 
The lot line adjustment will not create difficult or unreasonable access to the parcels; and
3. 
The lot line adjustment would not require variances to permit standard development; and
4. 
Utilities and public services can be provided to the revised parcels; and
5. 
No street dedication or improvements are required.
The Planning Commission may amend such lot line adjustment maps as a condition of approval.
D. 
Notification. Approval or disapproval of a lot line adjustment by the Planning Commission shall appear on the lot line adjustment map. A copy thereof shall be transmitted to all owners of record. A permanent copy of each lot line adjustment request and map shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk, with a copy of each approved map provided to the City Engineer and Public Works Director. Applicants, as a condition of approval, shall provide a reproducible original of the approved lot line adjustment map.
E. 
Recording. If a lot line adjustment is approved by the Planning Commission, the City shall record the lot line adjustment with the County Recorder. The cost of such preparation and recording shall be paid by the applicant.
F. 
Boundary Corrections. The adjustment of property lines for the correction of record title descriptions or real property is exempt from the lot line adjustment requirements of this section; provided that the City Surveyor finds (1) that the correction is necessary to correct deed descriptions to coincide with the physical conditions and/or occupation lines of the properties; (2) that such physical conditions and/or occupancy lines have existed for a minimum of five years; (3) that all affected property owners consent to the correction; and (4) that the parcels resulting from the lot line correction will conform to the local general plan and zoning and building ordinances. A written statement declaring the purpose of the correction shall be submitted to the City Surveyor by a licensed land surveyor or a registered civil engineer qualified to practice land surveying along with a record of survey or subdivision map for recordation showing the monumentation of the new property line.
A deed or deeds must be recorded to correct the descriptions and must have a note on the first page as follows: "The recordation of this deed is to correct record title to coincide to the physical occupation of the property. This correction is exempt from the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances enacted pursuant thereto. No new or additional parcels are created by this correction." Legal descriptions within these deeds must be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or a registered civil engineer qualified to practice land surveying.
A. 
Waiver of Requirement. The requirement under the Subdivision Map Act of a parcel map shall be waived in accordance with Government Code Section 66428 and the procedures set forth in this section. No tentative map shall be required in cases where a parcel map is waived.
B. 
Application—Filing Fee. An application for waiver of the requirement of a parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Commission upon such forms and accompanied by a plot plan and such information as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission. Fees must be paid in advance according to the City's master fee schedule.
C. 
Action by Commission.
1. 
An application for waiver of the requirement of a parcel map shall be acted upon by the Planning Commission as soon as practicable after receipt of a filing deemed to be complete by the City Planner. The Planning Commission, or the City Council upon appeal, may by written document or resolution, approve the application for waiver if it finds that the proposed division of land complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and this chapter, as amended, including requirements pertaining to: area improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, environmental protection, consistency with the General Plan, water supply availability, and other requirements.
2. 
Any requirements for the construction of reasonable on-site and off-site improvements for a parcel being created by the proposed division of land shall be set forth in the instrument approving the application of waiver. The construction of the improvements shall be required prior to the subsequent issuance of a permit or other grant of approval by the City for the development of the parcel. Fulfillment of the construction requirement(s) shall not be required until such time as a permit or grant of approval is issued by the City, that fulfillment of the construction requirements is necessary for reasons of:
a. 
Public health or safety; or
b. 
The required construction is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area.
D. 
Approval for Any Issuance and Recording of Certificate of Compliance. Approval of an application for waiver of the requirement of a parcel map shall automatically constitute approval for the issuance of a certificate of compliance pursuant to the provisions of Section 66499.35 of the Government Code. When approval has been given to an application for waiver of the requirement of a parcel map, then concurrently therewith, or at any time thereafter, at the request of the owner of the property, the Planning Commission shall, without further application or proceedings, issue a certificate of compliance consistent with such waiver and shall cause the certificate of compliance to be filed for record with the Recorder of Humboldt County, in the manner set forth in Government Code Section 66499.35. The cost of the application, processing, and all fees and expenses shall be paid by the applicant.
E. 
Appeal of Planning Commission Action. Appeals from the action of the Planning Commission shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days after the action of the Planning Commission from which the appeal is being taken and shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 16.48.