Where required by the provisions of this title, tentative and final parcel maps, as set out in the Subdivision Map Act, shall be prepared and filed with the planning commission together with a filing fee as set by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 355 § 10.10, 1973)
(a) 
Design and Improvements. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 16.36.030 of this chapter, division of property by this chapter shall be governed as to design improvements by Chapters 16.12 and 16.16.
(b) 
Tentative Parcel Map Information. A legible tentative map drawn to scale on a sheet eighteen inches by twenty-six inches in size on tracing paper shall be prepared and submitted showing:
(1) 
Name, address and phone number of record owner and person filing the map, the parcel map number of the proposed subdivision, and the name and address of the licensed land surveyor, registered civil engineer or other qualified professional who prepared the tentative map;
(2) 
Name and legal designation of tract or grant in which the subdivision is located and ties to adjoining streets;
(3) 
Any other data necessary for the intelligent interpretation of the conditions existing and the location of recorded points, lines and areas shown including but not limited to:
(A) 
The contour of the land at intervals of one foot of elevation up to five percent slope; two foot intervals up to ten percent slope and five foot intervals over ten percent,
(B) 
Sufficient data to determine boundaries of division accurately,
(C) 
Width, location and purpose of all existing and proposed easements,
(D) 
The width and grade of all streets and other rights-of-way whether proposed for dedication or existing,
(E) 
The approximate radii of all curves,
(F) 
The locations of areas subject to flood or inundation, (G)Approximate elevations of street intersections,
(H) 
The location, size and grades of proposed sewers, water lines and storm drains,
(I) 
Location of all proposed fire hydrants, street lights and easements.
(Ord. 355 § 10.11, 1973; Ord. 432 § 2, 1981)
Accompanying the tentative map shall be the following:
(a) 
A statement by the subdivider as to drainage, surfacing or other required improvements to be constructed by him;
(b) 
Whether proposed roads, widenings or street openings are offered for separate dedication, and if so, copies of a preliminary title report on subject property shall be included;
(c) 
Statement for existing zoning and proposed use; and
(d) 
Statement and report on soil tests or geologic report, if required by city engineer.
(Ord. 355 § 10.12, 1973)
A statement regarding proposed improvements, and one reproducible tracing and twenty copies of the map shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission. If the map is subject to review by the planning commission, then such documents shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission at least seventeen days prior to the time at which action by the planning commission is expected. The secretary of the planning commission shall immediately transmit a copy of the map to the city engineer, building official, fire chief, police chief, superintendent of recreation and parks, and to each public utility serving the general area of the proposed minor subdivision.
(Ord. 355 § 10.13, 1973; Ord. 808 § 6, 2022)
The city engineer shall review the map and, except for maps for which the city engineer is the final review authority, shall make a report and recommendations and present it to the planning commission.
(Ord. 355 § 10.14, 1973; Ord. 808 § 7, 2022)
The subdivider shall submit proof of the adequacy of the proposed easements at the time of filing the tentative parcel map, and any utility company concerned may make a report to the planning commission, or to the city engineer if the city engineer is the final review authority, as to the adequacy of the proposed easements.
(Ord. 355 § 10.15, 1973; Ord. 808 § 8, 2022)
Any lots created by an approved minor subdivision approved by the city shall eliminate any previously recorded lot lines which fall within the minor subdivision.
(Ord. 355 § 10.16, 1973)
Partial width streets may be approved by the planning commission when lot owners are not able to coordinate development on adjacent lots, but in no case shall such street be less than twenty-eight feet of right-of-way and fourteen feet of pavement.
(Ord. 355 § 10.17, 1973)
With the exception of tentative parcel maps for which the city engineer is the final review authority, the planning commission shall determine whether the tentative parcel map is in conformity with provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title as to design, drainage, utilities, road improvements and offers of dedication or deed. Upon the basis they shall within thirty days of receipt of the city engineer’s report approve, conditionally approve or disapprove. The planning commission shall report such action in writing to the subdivider. Any such approved tentative map shall meet the requirements for a parcel map.
(Ord. 355 § 10.18, 1973; Ord. 808 § 9, 2022)
Any tentative parcel map shall meet the requirements for a parcel map and tandem lot divisions shall meet the following additional requirements, except that subsections (a), (b), (c), and (f) shall not apply to urban lot splits:
(a) 
Tandem lots not fronting on standard street width shall be twenty percent larger than required by the zone in which the lot is located.
(b) 
The original lot shall not have less area or width than required by the zone in which the lot is located.
(c) 
Where two or more lots are served by common access the area of the lots shall not include the access.
(d) 
Where two or more lots share a common driveway, mutual easements and maintenance covenants shall be recorded in form as approved by the city attorney.
(e) 
All driveways serving more than one residence in a deep lot subdivision, must be surfaced in accordance with the following minimum standards:
(1) 
Two-inch premix asphalt over four-inch aggregate base Type A, except as set out in subsection (e)(3) following;
(2) 
Four-inch concrete may be used in lieu of asphalt;
(3) 
A soils test may be required by the city engineer. Greater improvements shall be required where soil tests indicate the need, or when area maps on file in the city indicate areas where greater improvements are required by adopted policy of the city.
(f) 
Each dwelling unit must be provided with a guest parking space to be not less than twenty feet by twenty feet minimum size. In lieu of the above, guest parking space may be provided by locating the garage minimum of twenty-five feet from the nearest edge of a common driveway or property line and such space shall be a minimum of twenty feet wide.
(g) 
Each single-family dwelling unit must be serviced by gas, electric and water lines and each must be shown on a plot plan indicating the layout and dimensions of all buildings and structures on the lots.
(h) 
Sewage systems shall be provided in accordance with city standards or as otherwise required and approved by the city engineer.
(i) 
Every tentative map shall indicate how surface water will be drained to prevent any improper alteration of the natural flow thereof. All drainage proposals are subject to and shall have the prior approval of the city engineer.
(j) 
Water may be conducted with the approval of the city engineer:
(1) 
To a natural drainage course or public street contiguous to the property; or,
(2) 
To a natural drainage course or public street through an easement across adjacent property in an underground conduit; or,
(3) 
By other means that will satisfactorily eliminate the problem.
(k) 
All drainage proposals are to have the prior approval of the city engineer.
(Ord. 355 § 10.19, 1973; Ord. 808 § 10, 2022)
Upon receipt of the tentative parcel map for a minor subdivision, the planning commission, or city engineer if the city engineer is the final approval authority, shall determine whether the map is in conformity with the requirements of this title and if so, may approve the map when accompanied by offers of dedication, agreement and security and title guarantees, if required by this title, which agreement and guaranty have been previously approved by the city attorney.
(Ord. 355 § 10.20, 1973; Ord. 808 § 11, 2022)
The time limits for acting and reporting on a tentative parcel map for a minor subdivision, as provided in this title, may be extended upon mutual consent, in writing, of the person filing the map and the planning commission, or city engineer if the city engineer is the final approval authority.
(Ord. 355 § 10.21, 1973; Ord. 808 § 12, 2022)
The city council shall hear any appeal within fifteen days or at its next succeeding regular meeting after filing thereof. If the city council fails to act within seven days following the hearing, the action of the planning commission shall be deemed as final, unless this time period is extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the city council.
(Ord. 355 § 10.24, 1973)
The approval or conditional approval of a tentative parcel map shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of approval by the city engineer, planning commission, or city council. Such approval or conditional approval may be extended for a period not to exceed two additional years by the city engineer, if the city engineer was the final approval authority for the map, or the planning commission, upon written request, providing such request is made prior to the expiration of the one-year approval or conditional approval period.
(Ord. 355 § 10.25, 1973; Ord. 808 § 13, 2022)
Any failure to record a parcel map within one year from the approval or conditional approval of the tentative parcel map, or any extension thereof granted, shall terminate all proceedings.
(Ord. 355 § 10.36, 1973)
A parcel map shall be prepared in conformance with the approved tentative parcel map and presented to the city engineer if the city engineer is the final approval authority, or to the planning commission after a certificate has been executed by the city engineer, and the registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor who prepared the map, certifying compliance with all conditions of approval.
(Ord. 355 § 10.27, 1973; Ord. 808 § 14, 2022)
The parcel map shall meet all requirements of a parcel map, as set out in the Subdivision Map Act and this title, and when improvements or dedications are required, shall be accompanied by a guaranty of title, any separate instruments of dedication or deeds and improvement agreement, all as set out in Chapters 16.12 and 16.16.
(Ord. 355 § 10.28, 1973)
A parcel map shall be considered complete for filing when it complies with the Subdivision Map Act and this title and the following is filed with the city engineer: Twenty blue line prints, original tracing or duplicate on linen or polyestic base of good quality, and a filing fee as set by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 355 § 10.29, 1973)
(a) 
The city engineer, if the city engineer is the final approval authority, or the planning commission shall determine that the map is in conformity with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this title and if it is, shall approve the map. In the case the city engineer or planning commission determines the map is not in conformity with the requirements, it shall disapprove the map. If the map is approved, and after seals and signatures are affixed, shall transmit any offers of dedication or agreement to the city council for approval and acceptance.
(b) 
After such approval the parcel map shall be transmitted to the city engineer for filing with the county recorder. No building permit shall be issued until the parcel map is filed with the county recorder for record.
(Ord. 355 § 10.30, 1973; Ord. 808 § 15, 2022)