Any subdivider who desires to secure approval of a subdivision map shall first file with the City planning and building department an application for a tentative map with the associated application submittal materials deemed necessary to make such application complete.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A copy of the tentative map filed pursuant to HMC § 17.04.040 shall be distributed to each of the following:
A. 
Planning and building department.
B. 
Fire department.
C. 
Public works department.
D. 
Electric department.
E. 
Such other departments as the planning and building director may indicate.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
Tentative maps shall be 18 inches by 26 inches in size and to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet unless otherwise required by the planning and building director, and shall be clearly and legibly reproduced.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
Tentative maps shall show the dimensions of the proposed lots and any other information deemed necessary by the planning and building director.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
Upon receipt of a copy of a complete tentative map filed pursuant to HMC § 17.04.040, each department to whom the same has been transmitted shall examine the map to ascertain if it conforms to the requirements within the authoritative scope of such department, and within 30 days after receipt thereof. A complete tentative map shall include a complete environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act where required, and a written report shall be submitted, including specific departmental conditions of approval, to the planning commission recommending approval, conditional approval or denial of the tentative map and including the basis for such recommendation.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A. 
Upon review of a complete tentative subdivision map of five or more lots submitted pursuant to HMC § 17.04.040, the planning commission shall determine within 30 days from the filing of said completed tentative subdivision map whether the tentative subdivision map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this chapter and, upon that basis, the commission shall recommend to the City Council approval, conditional approval or denial of the tentative subdivision map. If no regular meeting of the planning commission is scheduled within 30 days following receipt of a complete tentative subdivision map, the planning commission's recommendation shall be made at the next regular meeting thereafter.
B. 
The planning commission shall base its recommendation on a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots on the findings below:
1. 
The proposed map and its design and improvements are consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.
2. 
The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development.
3. 
The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
4. 
The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
5. 
The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
6. 
Unless otherwise provided by the Subdivision Map Act, the design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision.
C. 
The planning commission may continue consideration of a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots with the consent of the applicant to allow for revisions to address issues of concern that would otherwise result in a recommendation to deny the complete tentative subdivision map.
D. 
The planning commission, upon review of a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots, may recommend to the City Council the advisability of dedicating suitable areas for the parks, playgrounds and schools and other public building sites that will be required for the use of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under the plan of proposed property uses therein.
E. 
The action of the planning commission on a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots shall be reported to the City Council by delivering to it a report setting forth its action.
F. 
Any applicable time limits for the planning commission acting on the tentative subdivision map application of five or more lots may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning commission. A waiver of applicable time limits may be required to permit concurrent processing of related project approvals or environmental review on the same development project.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A. 
The City Council shall determine whether the tentative subdivision map of five or more lots is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this chapter and, upon that basis, within 30 days after the planning commission action shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the tentative subdivision map. If no regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled within 30 days following the commission's recommendation on the tentative subdivision map, the Council's action shall be made at the next regular meeting thereafter.
B. 
The City Council shall base its decision on a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots on the findings provided in HMC § 17.04.100(B).
C. 
The City Council may continue consideration of a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots with the consent of the applicant to allow for revisions to address issues of concern that would otherwise result in an action to deny the tentative subdivision map.
D. 
The City Council, upon review of a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots, may require of the subdivider the reasonable dedication of suitable areas for the parks, playgrounds and schools and other public building sites that will be required for the use of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under the plan of proposed property uses therein. For dedication requirements for subdivisions of four or fewer lots, see HMC § 17.04.460.
E. 
The action of the City Council on a tentative subdivision map of five or more lots shall be reported to the subdivider in writing.
F. 
Any applicable time limits for acting on the tentative subdivision map application of five or more lots may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the City Council. A waiver of applicable time limits may be required to permit concurrent processing of related project approvals or environmental review.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A. 
Upon review of a complete parcel map of four or fewer lots submitted pursuant to HMC § 17.04.040, the planning commission shall determine within 30 days from the filing of said complete tentative parcel map whether the parcel map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this chapter and, upon that basis, the commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the parcel map. If no regular meeting of the planning commission is scheduled within 30 days following receipt of a complete tentative parcel map, the planning commission's action shall be made at the next regular meeting thereafter.
B. 
The planning commission shall base its decision on a tentative parcel map on the findings provided in HMC § 17.04.100(B).
C. 
The planning commission may continue consideration of a tentative parcel map with the consent of the applicant to allow for revisions to address issues of concern that would otherwise result in a recommendation to deny the complete tentative parcel map.
D. 
The planning commission, upon review of a tentative parcel map, may require dedication of suitable areas for the parks, playgrounds and schools and other public building sites that will be required for the use of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under the plan of proposed property uses therein, subject to the provisions of the Map Act.
E. 
The action of the planning commission on a tentative parcel map shall be reported to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
F. 
Any applicable time limits for the planning commission acting on the tentative parcel map application may be extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning commission. A waiver of applicable time limits may be required to permit concurrent processing of related project approvals or environmental review on the same development project.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
An approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall expire 24 months from its approval by City Council, unless lawfully extended, including by moratorium or lawsuit consistent with the Map Act.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A. 
Request by Subdivider. The subdivider may request an extension of the expiration date of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map by written application to the planning and building department. The application shall be filed not less than 30 days before the map is to expire and shall state the reasons for requesting the extension.
B. 
Extensions. An extension, not to exceed an additional 12 months, may be granted by the planning and building director.
C. 
Planning Commission Action. If the extension is denied by the planning and building director or if the requested extension is for a period exceeding or in addition to the time allowed by administrative determination of the planning and building director as provided for in subsection (B) of this section, the director shall review the request and submit the application for the extension, together with a report, to the planning commission for approval, conditional approval, or denial at the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. A copy of the director's report shall be forwarded to the subdivider prior to the planning commission meeting on the extension. In approving, conditionally approving, or denying the request for extension, the planning commission shall make findings supporting its decision, including a finding with respect to the potential impact on any increases in applicable development fees which have occurred since the date of the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map.
D. 
Time Limit of Extensions. The time at which the tentative map expires may be extended by the planning commission for a period not exceeding a total of four years, unless otherwise provided by the Map Act.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A. 
Appeal of Planning Commission Action. The subdivider or any interested person adversely affected by any action of the planning commission may, within 10 days after the decision, file an appeal in writing with the planning and building department or office of the City Clerk.
B. 
Notice of Appeal and Public Hearing. Upon receipt of an appeal of a planning commission action, the planning and building director shall prepare a report with recommendations. The City Clerk shall set the matter for public hearing before the City Council within 30 days. A copy of the department report shall be forwarded to the subdivider at least three days prior to the public hearing. At least 10 calendar days before the public hearing, a notice shall be given in accordance with Government Code Sections 65090 and 65094. The City Clerk may give such other notice that he/she deems necessary or advisable. Substantial compliance with these provisions for notice shall be sufficient, and a technical failure to comply shall not affect the validity of any action taken according to the procedures in this chapter.
C. 
City Council Action. The Council may sustain, modify, reject, or overrule any recommendations or rulings of the planning commission and shall make findings in support of the Council action(s) which are consistent with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, the Healdsburg general plan, any applicable specific plan, the zoning ordinance and this chapter.
D. 
Failure to Act. If the City Council fails to act upon an appeal within the time limits set forth in this section, the tentative map shall be deemed to be approved or conditionally approved as last approved or conditionally approved by the planning commission insofar as it complies with all other applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, the general plan, any applicable specific plan, the zoning ordinance and this chapter.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)
A. 
Minor amendments to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map or conditions of approval shall be reviewed by the affected departments and may be approved by the planning and building department upon application by the subdivider or on the department's own initiative, provided:
1. 
No lots, units, or building sites or structures are added;
2. 
Changes are consistent with the intent and spirit of the original tentative map approval;
3. 
There are no resulting violations of this code or the Subdivision Map Act.
B. 
The amendment shall be indicated on the approved or conditionally approved tentative map and certified by the planning and building director.
C. 
Amendments to tentative parcel map conditions of approval which in the opinion of the affected departments and the planning and building director are not minor shall be presented to the planning commission for its approval. Amendments to tentative subdivision map conditions of approval which in the opinion of the affected departments and the planning and building director are not minor shall be presented to the planning commission for its advisory recommendations and for City Council approval. Processing shall be in accordance with the provisions for processing a tentative map as set forth in this article. Any approved amendment shall not alter the expiration date of the tentative map.
(Ord. 1085 § 1, 2009)