This procedure shall apply to all subdivisions, parts of subdivisions, and divisions of land defined as a subdivision by Chapter 2, Part 2 of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code of the state.
(Ord. 355 § 8.00, 1973)
The initial action in connection with the making of a subdivision shall be the preparation of a tentative map or maps, which shall comply with Chapter 16.12 as to design, and shall show or be accompanied by the following data:
(a) 
A sketch indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region, and showing land use in the surrounding area;
(b) 
Name and address of record owner and subdivider;
(c) 
Name and address of surveyor or engineer who prepared the tentative map, if any;
(d) 
Date, North Point and Scale. Minimum scale shall be one inch equals one hundred inches. Minimum size of map shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches;
(e) 
Tract name and number, names of all adjacent subdivisions; location of, names and width of adjacent streets, highways, alleys and ways, together with the type and location of street improvements thereon;
(f) 
The contour of the land at intervals of not more than one foot if the general slope of the land is less than five percent, or of not more than two feet if the slope is between five and ten percent, or of not more than five feet if the general slope of the land is greater than ten percent;
(g) 
Sufficient data to define the boundaries of the tract, or a legal description of the tract and opaque red border on reverse side of map to indicate tract boundaries;
(h) 
Width, approximate locations and purpose of all existing and proposed easements, together with all building and use restrictions applicable thereto;
(i) 
The width and approximate grade of all streets, highways, alleys, easements and other rights-of-way proposed for dedication or not;
(j) 
The approximate radii of all curves;
(k) 
The approximate dimensions of all lots. All lots to be numbered consecutively throughout development;
(l) 
The approximate locations of areas subject to inundation by storm water overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses existing and proposed;
(m) 
The location and outline to scale of each building or structure within the subdivision, noting thereon whether or not such building or structure is to be removed from or remain in the development of the subdivision and its future use;
(n) 
Show location and approximate elevation of sewer manhole inverts;
(o) 
Show approximate elevation at street intersections;
(p) 
Proposed location of street lights;
(q) 
The location, pipe size and approximate grades of proposed sewers, water pipe and underground storm drains, including the proposed location of fire plugs;
(r) 
The location of existing wells, cesspools, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, underground structures or sand, gravel or other excavation within two hundred feet of any portion of the subdivision, noting thereon whether they are to be abandoned or used.
(Ord. 355 §§ 8.10, 8.11, 1973)
Accompanying the tentative map shall be statements by the subdivider as follows:
(a) 
Environmental impact statement;
(b) 
Statement as to zoning provisions, if any and as to proposed use of property;
(c) 
Statement as to intention of subdivider in regard to slope planting; erosion control and improvements to be constructed by him, as required in Chapters 16.12 and 16.16;
(d) 
Statement as to front line setbacks and building lines;
(e) 
Proposed source of water supply and sewage disposal, indicating whether or not Chapter 16.16 can be complied with;
(f) 
Type of tree planting proposed;
(g) 
Proposed public areas to be dedicated;
(h) 
Statement as to development of lots (whether for sale as lots or fully developed house and lot);
(i) 
The trip reduction checklist as required by Section 12.24.030 of this code. The city shall include within its review of the tentative map the requirements of Chapter 12.24 of this code, entitled “Trip Reduction Requirements.”
(Ord. 355 § 8.20, 1973; Ord. 570 § 2, 1993)
A tentative map shall be considered complete for the consideration of the city planning commission when maps or sketches have been submitted eighteen inches by twenty-six inches in size or larger, drawn to scale of sufficient size to show all details of the plan clearly, and indicating or accompanied by the foregoing data. If the tract is a portion of a larger area which may be subdivided later, the tentative map should roughly indicate the ultimate plan for the whole.
(Ord. 355 § 8.31, 1973)
Fifteen copies of a tentative map and statement of the proposed subdivision of any land shall be presented to the secretary of the planning commission at least fifteen days prior to the commission meeting at which the map will be formally filed, together with a filing fee as set by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 355 § 8.32, 1973; Ord. 437 § 1, 1981)
(a) 
The planning commission secretary shall immediately transmit copies of such tentative map to the city engineer, city planning department, fire department, public health officer and public utilities serving the area, and the Flood Control Department and Division of Highways if affected, and may transmit copies thereof to other departments and agencies as he deems advisable.
(b) 
Upon receipt of a copy of such tentative map, each office or department to which the same has been transmitted shall examine the map to ascertain if it conforms to the requirements coming within the authority of such department, and within fifteen days after receipt thereof each department shall, and each public utility may, make a written report there on to the planning commission.
(Ord. 355 § 8.41, 1973)
Any report or recommendation on the map by the staff to the planning commission or the city council shall be in writing and a copy thereof shall be served on the subdivider at least three days prior to any hearing or action on such map by the planning commission or council.
(Ord. 374 § 5, 1975)
Actual filing of the map shall be deemed to be at the next regular meeting following its presentation to the city as aforesaid.
The planning commission shall act on any tentative map within fifty days of the date of filing, unless this time period is extended in writing by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning commission. Failure of the planning commission to act within the time limit prescribed shall be deemed recommended approval of the tentative map.
(Ord. 355 § 8.51, 1973)
The planning commission shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of the general plan, other laws of the city, and this title, and upon that basis shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the map and shall report such action directly to the subdivider, and shall also transmit to the city council a copy of the tentative map with a resolution setting forth the action of the commission thereon.
(Ord. 355 § 8.52, 1973; Ord. 374 § 6, 1975)
The planning commission may recommend disapproval of a tentative map because of environmental impact or flood inundation hazards, and recommend protective improvements to be constructed as a condition precedent to approval of the map. A copy of the map and record of the action of the planning commission shall be forwarded to the city council.
(Ord. 355 § 8.53, 1973)
The city council shall, within forty-five days of receiving the tentative map and planning commission recommendation concerning the map, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the map. The time limit for council action may be extended in writing by mutual consent of the subdivider and city council.
(Ord. 355 § 8.54, 1973)
(a) 
A tentative map shall expire twenty-four months from the date it was approved or conditionally approved, unless it is extended in accordance with the following provisions of this section.
(b) 
Upon application of the subdivider filed prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the time at which the map expires may be extended by the planning commission for a period or periods not exceeding a total of three years. Such application shall be filed at least thirty days, but not more than ninety days, prior to the date of expiration and shall state the reasons for the requested extension.
(c) 
The planning commission may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the requested extension. In granting the extension, the planning commission may impose new conditions and may revise existing conditions.
(Ord. 484 § 3, 1985; Ord. 652 § 5, 2004)
After the approval by the planning commission of the tentative map of any subdivision, the subdivider shall furnish the following information to the city engineer and shall receive authorization of the city council and city engineer before starting construction or preparing the final map.
(1) 
Typical cross sections and final finished grades of all lots, roads, streets and highways in the proposed new subdivision, together with a profile showing the relationship between finished grades and existing property line grades;
(2) 
Complete plans and specifications, including elevations and grades, for any pipe culverts, drainageways or structures necessary for drainage, erosion or public safety;
(3) 
Estimated costs of improvements to be dedicated to the city or other public agency. The estimated cost shall include ten percent contingency;
(4) 
Any other pertinent information required by the conditional approval of the planning commission or by the city council, city administrator or city engineer.
(Ord. 355 § 8.60, 1973)