[1961 Code, § 19.9; Ord. 852]
(A) 
The necessity for tentative, final and parcel maps shall be as provided in the Subdivision Map Act, Ch. 2, Art. 1, as last amended.
(B) 
Parcel maps. The content and form of final maps shall be as provided in the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.
(C) 
Final maps. The content and form of final maps shall be as provided in the Subdivision Map Act.
(D) 
Tentative parcel maps. Where it is legal under the Subdivision Map Act to divide more than four parcels by a parcel map, there shall be filed a tentative parcel map which shall be filed in accordance with the same requirements and procedures for tentative maps as provided in the Subdivision Map Act and by this chapter.
(E) 
Dedications. Dedications or offers of dedication may be made by certificate on the final map or parcel map or by separate instrument. In the case of dedications by separate instrument, such dedications shall be made prior to the recording of the final map or parcel map, and the recording data of the separate instrument shall be placed on the final map or parcel map prior to filing for record.
(F) 
Condominium conversion. A tentative subdivision map or parcel map involving prospective conversion of one or more existing structures or parcels into a condominium, stock cooperative or any other form of community ownership, shall be approved only if the proposed condominium use of the property will be in conformity with the general plan and such conversion conforms to any other requirements or restrictions which have been adopted by the City Council by ordinance dealing with the conversion of existing structures from rental units to community ownership.
[1961 Code, § 19.10; Ord. 852; Ord. 1034; Ord. 1609, 4-4-2012]
(A) 
The Director of Community Development shall develop the administrative policies, procedures and forms necessary and consistent with this chapter to process actions allowed and required by the Subdivision Map Act. This administrative procedure shall include the form and content of tentative maps and other maps where the Subdivision Map Act does not dictate the form and content.
(B) 
Environmental review. No tentative parcel or subdivision map shall be considered accepted for filing for consideration under this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act unless the map shall have been first subjected to and processed according to the city guidelines for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
(C) 
Time limits. The time limits for processing maps under this chapter shall be as specified in the Subdivision Map Act, unless waived by consent of the developer pursuant to the Cal. Gov't Code § 66451.1(a) for purposes of concurrent processing.
(D) 
Public hearings. The proceedings before the Planning Commission and City Council on applications for parcel maps and tentative maps review shall include public hearings held in accordance with the provisions of § 66451.3 of the Cal. Gov’t Code.
(E) 
Where to file maps.
(1) 
Tentative maps, parcel maps, mergers and lot line adjustment requests shall be filed with the Community Development Department and shall be processed in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the provisions of this chapter. The subdivision shall file as many copies of the maps, with supporting data, as may be required by the Director of Community Development.
(2) 
Final maps and improvement plans shall be filed with the City Engineer for checking and processing. Final maps, parcel maps, mergers and lot line adjustment maps, shall be submitted in the form and content, as required by the Subdivision Map Act and the City Engineer as to the provisions of this chapter, and shall be filed at the time and manner as required by the City Engineer.
(F) 
Review of other agencies. The Director of Community Development shall transmit copies of maps to those agencies, departments and utilities which he/she deems may be affected by the proposed subdivision and as required to be notified by the Subdivision Map Act.
[1961 Code, § 19.11; Ord. 852; Ord. 1550, 2-4-2009]
(A) 
The processing of parcel maps shall be as provided in the Subdivision Map Act.
(B) 
The Planning Commission shall have the authority to make findings, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove parcel maps and to impose requirements and conditions consistent with this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act.
(C) 
Public hearings for parcel maps shall be held as described in this chapter. The action of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council as provided herein. A tentative parcel map shall be filed in the same manner as tentative maps for divisions of more than four parcels. Where allowed by the Subdivision Map Act, parcel maps may subsequently be filed on the basis of the tentative parcel map.
(D) 
The City Engineer shall review and approve a parcel map for conformity to the Subdivision Map Act, this chapter, and all conditions and requirements of the city as part of the map approval. Dedication or offer of dedication may be made either by certificate on the parcel map or by separate instrument.
(E) 
Failure to file a parcel map with the County Recorder within two years shall terminate all proceedings and the approvals shall lapse unless extended as provided herein. The Director of Community Development may grant a one year administrative extension of time for any parcel map provided that the property is properly maintained and free of weeds and debris. The Planning Commission may approve additional extensions provided that the total extensions do not exceed the maximum time frames prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act. An application for an extension shall be submitted prior to the expiration of the initial period or any extension thereof. The decision of the Director granting the one-year administrative extension may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 15 calendar days of the date of the Director's decision. When a parcel map expires the filing of a new map and repayment of fees is required.
(F) 
Filing the parcel map with the County Recorder shall be as prescribed in the Subdivision Map Act.
(G) 
Within 30 calendar days of the date a map is recorded by the County Recorder, the subdivider shall, at his/her own expense, cause duplicate copies of all sheets on polyester base film, to be delivered to the City Engineer.
(H) 
Corrections or amendments to a parcel map shall be as described in the Subdivision Map Act.
[1961 Code, § 19.12; Ord. 852]
The Director of Community Development may waive the parcel map for the following:
(A) 
Division of real property or interest therein created by probate, eminent domain procedures, partition or other civil judgments or decrees;
(B) 
A division of property resulting from the conveyance of land, or interest therein, to a public agency for a public purpose, such as school sites, public building sites or rights-of-way for streets, sewers, utilities, drainage, and the like; or
(C) 
The Director of Community Development may waive the parcel map upon making a finding that the proposed division of land complies with requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood water drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and other requirements of this chapter, local ordinance, and the Subdivision Map Act. Upon waiving the parcel map requirement, the Director of Community shall cause to be filed with the County Recorder a “Certificate of Compliance” for the land to be divided. A parcel map waived by the Director of Community Development may be conditioned to provide for payment of parkland, drainage, and other fees by a method approved by the City Attorney.
[1961 Code, § 19.13; Ord. 852; Ord. 1550, 2-4-2009]
(A) 
The Planning Commission shall make investigations, reports and recommendations on the design and improvement of any proposed tentative map. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to recommend approval unequivocally or with requirements and conditions upon such tentative maps, or recommend disapproval to the City Council. The Planning Commission shall make the necessary findings as required by this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act for such recommendations and reports.
(B) 
Public hearings shall be held as described in this chapter and the Subdivision Map Act.
(C) 
An approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map shall expire two years after its approval, or as otherwise prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act.
(D) 
Application for time extension shall be filed at least 45 days before a tentative map is due to expire. The Director of Community Development may grant a one-year administrative extension of time provided that the property is properly maintained and free of weeds and debris. The City Council may approve additional extensions provided that the total extensions do not exceed the maximum time frames prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act. The decision of the Director granting the one-year administrative extension may be appealed to the City Council within 15 calendar days of the date of the Director's decision.
[1961 Code, § 19.14; Ord. 852]
(A) 
The processing of a final map shall be as provided in the Subdivision Map Act.
(B) 
Filing of a final map with the County Recorder shall be as prescribed by the Subdivision Map Act. A final map shall be recorded within 60 days from the date of approval by the City Council, or the proceedings shall be terminated. Any subdivision of the same land shall require the filing of a new tentative map.
(C) 
Within 30 calendar days of the date a final map is recorded by the County Recorder, the subdivider shall, at his/her own expense, cause duplicate copies of all sheets on polyester base film, to be delivered to the City Engineer.
(D) 
Corrections or amendments to a final map shall be as described in the Subdivision Map Act.
(E) 
The City Engineer shall be responsible for certifying that the final map conforms to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the requirements of the city and the Subdivision Map Act is required for action by the City Council.
[1961 Code, § 19.15; Ord. 852]
(A) 
Authority. The Director of Community Development may authorize lot line adjustments wherein the number of lots remains the same before the adjustment and the division is consistent with the city zoning regulations.
(B) 
Procedure.
(1) 
Application for lot line adjustment shall be made on the form and with accompanying data required by the Director of Community Development for consideration of approval.
(2) 
Upon acceptance of the application and processing fee, the planning staff shall prepare a report and analysis in consultation with the City Engineer for compliance with city regulations.
(3) 
The Director of Planning and development shall either approve or disapprove the application and forward to the City Engineer for completion. The applicant shall be notified of the decision and be given notice of appeal rights to the City Council.