Tentative maps shall be drawn to a size and scale to clearly show the details of the plan (preferably one inch equals 100 feet).
(Ord. 447 § 5.1(a), April 17, 1956)
Every tentative map shall be clearly and legibly reproduced and shall contain the following information:
A. 
Site Sketch. A site sketch indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region.
B. 
Title. The tract name, date, north point, scale and sufficient boundaries to define the proposed tract.
C. 
Names and Addresses. Names and addresses of record owner, subdivider, engineer or surveyor.
D. 
Adjacent Streets. Location, names, present width and grades of adjacent, or abutting roads, streets, highways and ways.
E. 
Streets. The location, names, widths and approximate grades of all roads, streets, highways and ways and rights-of-way in the proposed subdivisions, or to be offered for dedication.
Grading incident to the construction of all subdivision streets shall be clearly and accurately shown on the tentative map by means of existing and proposed contours.
F. 
Contour Lines. Contour lines having the following intervals:
1. 
Five foot contour interval for ground slopes between five percent and 15%.
2. 
Ten foot contour interval for ground slopes exceeding 15%.
3. 
One foot contour interval for ground slopes below five percent.
G. 
Inundated Areas. Approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of all water courses including tide waters.
H. 
Easements. The approximate width and location of all easements for drainage, sewerage, and public utilities.
I. 
Lots. The approximate dimensions of all lots, and radii of all curves.
J. 
Structures. The location of all existing structures to remain on the property.
K. 
Cross Sections. Typical cross sections and proposed grades of all streets, highways, ways and alleys, and details of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other improvements shall accompany the tentative map and shall be of such scale as to show clearly all details thereof. In lieu of such cross sections, reference may be made to the tables of standards filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(Ord. 447 § 5.1(b), April 17, 1956; Ord. 493, July 6, 1960)
The following separate plans shall be required on each lot subdivision:
A. 
Plan showing only the domestic and storm sewers.
B. 
Plan showing only lot divisions, contours, roads and sidewalks.
(Ord. 447 § 5.1(b), added by Ord. 485, January 20, 1960)
Information on the following matters shall be either on the tentative map or contained in a written statement accompanying the same:
A. 
Drainage. Proposed drainage and/or flood control measures.
B. 
Water Supply. Detailed information on the proposed water supply indicating that provisions of Section 21.12.060 of this title can be complied with.
C. 
Sewage Disposal. Detailed information on proposed sewage disposal facilities, indicating that provisions of Section 21.12.070 of this title can be complied with.
D. 
Public Utilities. Other public utilities.
E. 
Use. Existing uses of property.
F. 
Proposed Uses. Proposed uses of property.
G. 
Public Areas. Public areas proposed.
H. 
Trees. Proposed tree planting and shading plan.
I. 
Exceptions. Justifications and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this title.
(Ord. 447 § 5.1(c); Ord. 999 § 7, November 15, 1982)
A tentative map shall be filed with the Planning Commission of any division of land into five parcels or more when:
A. 
Such division of land is defined as a subdivision in the Subdivision Map Act, Statutes of the State of California.
B. 
A tentative map is required by said Act.
C. 
Such division of land is defined as a subdivision in Section 20.04.020 of this title.
(Ord. 447 § 5.2(a), April 17, 1956)
The subdivider shall, at the time of filing the tentative map, pay a filing fee in an amount to be established by resolution to be adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 447 § 5.2; Ord. 485 § 4; Ord. 591 § 1; Ord. 670; Ord. 788 § 7, February 20, 1973)
The time of filing a tentative subdivision map shall be construed to be the time at which the same is accepted by the officer designated in the rules of the Planning Commission for the purpose. Such officer shall examine any such map upon presentation of the same to him or her and shall not accept such map unless the same is in full compliance with the provisions of law and of this title as to form and as to the data and information required to be shown thereon or furnished therewith.
(Ord. 447 § 5.2(d), April 17, 1956)
Upon acceptance, such officer shall give a receipt for the map, accompanying data and filing fee. Such acceptance, however, shall not preclude the procuring of additional information from the subdivider necessary for the proper consideration of the tentative map, nor does it insure that the map does comply with the law and with this title.
(Ord. 447 § 5.2(e), April 17, 1956)
A. 
Easements Reviewed. The Planning Commission shall, within three days after the filing of the tentative map, transmit a copy thereof to the City Engineer or other such person as may be designated by the City Council, who shall check the improvements as contemplated for compliance with the provisions of this title, and the location and sizes of easements required, and shall, within 10 days after receipt of such maps, return them to the Planning Commission with a report attached, indicating wherein the map fails to conform to this title or to standards of construction which are now or which may be adopted by the City, together with a statement of changes that are necessary to make the proposed improvements acceptable, including any typical drawings and specifications adopted as standard for the City. The recommendations as submitted shall then become a condition of approval.
B. 
Review of Sewage Disposal. If the tentative map shows sewage disposal by any means other than a public sewer system, then the Planning Commission shall, within three days after the filing of the tentative map, transmit a copy thereof to the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall within 10 days return such maps to the Planning Commission with a report attached thereto indicating whether the proposed method of sewage disposal does or does not create a health hazard. If it would create a health hazard, then an alternate system may be recommended, and the recommendation must be included as a condition of approval by the Planning Commission. If no satisfactory method of sewage disposal is presented, then the tentative map shall be disapproved.
C. 
Approval or Disapproval. Within 50 days after the receipt of such map from the subdivider, unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider, the Planning Commission shall meet and consider the map, together with all reports pertaining thereto, shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the same, and shall report in writing on the map to the City Council. A copy of the written report on the tentative map shall be sent to the subdivider. The City Council shall act upon the report of the Planning Commission within 10 days or at its next succeeding regular meeting after receipt of the report.
D. 
Notice of Public Hearing. Notice of public hearing shall be given as specified in Section 20.60.200.
(Ord. 1041 § 6, September 3, 1985)