Fifteen copies of the parcel map and a statement of the proposed subdivision of any land into four or fewer lots shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission at least thirty days prior to the meeting of the commission at which consideration is desired. Such filing shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by resolution.
(Prior code § 23.15; Ord. 1017 § 23, 1984; Ord. 1112 § 14, 1991; Ord. 1149 § 14, 1992)
The tentative map referred to in Section 17.20.010 shall show the dimensions of the proposed lots or division and any other information deemed necessary by the public works director.
(Prior code § 23.16; Ord. 1112 § 5, 1991)
The public works director, or his designee, shall determine whether the proposed subdivision is in conformity with law and this title, whether the size and shape of the proposed lots are in general conformance to city requirements, and whether all proposed lots will have proper and sufficient access to a public street. The public works director shall report to the planning commission on these matters and recommend approval or denial of the parcel map. The planning commission shall hear the matter at a public meeting and determine whether or not the parcel map shall be approved.
(Prior code § 23.17; Ord. 1112 § 16, 1991; Ord. 1149 § 15, 1992)
Twenty-five copies of a tentative map and a statement of the proposed subdivision of any land into five or more lots shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission at least thirty days prior to the meeting of the planning commission at which consideration is desired. Such filing shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by resolution.
(Prior code § 23.18; Ord. 775 § 1, 1969; Ord. 1017 § 24, 1984; Ord. 1112 § 17, 1991; Ord. 1149 § 16, 1992)
The tentative map referred to in Sections 17.20.040 — 17.20.090 shall contain the following information:
(1) 
The subdivision name or number, date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision;
(2) 
Name and address of record owner or owners of the subdivision;
(3) 
Name and address of the subdivider;
(4) 
Name, business address and number of the registered engineer, or licensed surveyor, who prepared the map of the subdivision;
(5) 
Elevations or contours at intervals of five feet to determine slope of the land and the high and low points thereof, unless approval is obtained from the city engineer to allow greater intervals;
(6) 
The locations, names, widths of all roads, streets, highways and ways in the proposed subdivision and along the boundaries thereof;
(7) 
The location and character of all existing or proposed public utility facilities in the subdivision or on the adjoining and contiguous highways, streets and ways;
(8) 
The approximate widths, location and purpose of all existing or proposed easements and all building and use restrictions contiguous to the proposed subdivision;
(9) 
Approximate lot layout and approximate dimensions of each lot and each to be numbered;
(10) 
The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their location in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines;
(11) 
Approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or storm water overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses;
(12) 
Typical street sections and detail.
(Prior code § 23.19)
The statement to accompany the tentative map shall contain the following information:
(1) 
Existing use of the property;
(2) 
Proposed use of property. If property is proposed to be used for more than one purpose, the area, lots or lot proposed for each type of use shall be shown on the tentative map;
(3) 
Statement of the improvements and public utilities, including water supply and sewage disposal, proposed to be made or installed and of the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed;
(4) 
Public areas proposed;
(5) 
Tree planting proposed;
(6) 
Restrictive covenants proposed;
(7) 
Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this title.
(Prior code § 23.20)
The secretary of the planning commission shall transmit copies of the tentative map referred to in Sections 17.20.040 — 17.20.090 to the city engineer and shall transmit copies thereof to other departments and agencies as it deems advisable. Public utilities shall be included among the agencies to which copies of the tentative map are to be transmitted. Upon receipt of a copy of the tentative map, each department to whom or to which the same has been transmitted shall examine the map to ascertain if the same conforms to the requirements coming within the authoritative scope of such department, and within ten days after receipt thereof, each department shall make a written report to the planning commission. If the map conforms to the requirements coming within its authorized scope, the department shall so state within its report to the planning commission. If the map does not conform to such requirements or any of them, the department shall so state in the report, noting therein the particulars in which the map does not conform.
(Prior code § 23.21; Ord. 1112 § 18, 1991; Ord. 1149 § 17, 1992)
The tentative map referred to in Sections 17.20.040 — 17.20.090 shall be thirty by forty-two inches in size and to a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet, unless otherwise approved by the public works director, and shall be clearly and legibly reproduced.
(Prior code § 23.22; Ord. 1112 § 19, 1991)
(a) 
The planning commission shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title, and upon that basis within fifty days after the filing of the tentative map, shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the same and shall report such action directly to the subdivider and shall also transmit to the planning commission and city engineer a copy of the tentative map, and a memorandum setting forth the action of the planning commission thereon.
(b) 
The planning commission may require the subdivider to dedicate suitable areas for parks and playgrounds and set aside areas for 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. In all cases the city council shall suggest to the subdivider such measures as will make for excellence of residential, commercial or industrial development.
(c) 
The planning commission may refuse to approve a tentative map when the only practical use which can be made of the property proposed to be subdivided is a use prohibited by ordinance or law, or if the property is deemed unhealthful or unfit for human habitation or occupancy by the county health department.
(Prior code § 23.23; Ord. 1112 § 20, 1991; Ord. 1149 § 18, 1992)