(1) 
A preliminary map shall be prepared for the total area of any proposed subdivision which will be developed in two or more development units.
(2) 
The dimensions, scale and content of the preliminary map shall show in reasonable detail the following:
(a) 
Street and lot pattern and land use proposed.
(b) 
Topography and drainage, watercourses, drainage features, and areas subject to inundation or flooding.
(c) 
Geology, soil types and vegetation.
(d) 
Proposed water supply, sewerage and fire protection.
(e) 
Proposed street sections and improvements.
(f) 
Other features required to adequately represent the total plan of development.
(g) 
Existing district boundaries.
(Res. 11-79 § II(A), 7-24-1979)
Six prints of the preliminary map, in acceptable form, shall be submitted to the city manager for review action by the city staff.
(1) 
Within 20 days of submittal the city manager shall prepare a report on the map and transmit a copy to the subdivider and to the planning commission for action prior to or concurrently with the tentative map.
(2) 
The city manager may accept a tentative map as a preliminary map, subject to all other provisions hereof.
(Res. 11-79 § II(B), 7-24-1979)
Tentative maps shall be 18 by 26 inches in size, with one-inch clear border and to a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.
(1) 
The following information shall be shown on each tentative map, except for any such information which the city engineer determines is not necessary for any particular tentative map:
(a) 
A site location sketch indicating the location of the property to be divided in relation to the surrounding area.
(b) 
Date, north arrow, scale and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed subdivision.
(c) 
Name and address of record owner or owners of the property to be divided.
(d) 
Name and address of the subdivider.
(e) 
Name, business address, and registration number of the civil engineer or land surveyor who prepared the map.
(f) 
The locations, names or other approved identification, widths, approximate grade and curve radii of all streets, highways, and ways within the property and immediate vicinity.
(g) 
Contour lines having an interval of two feet, supplemented by spot elevations when the distance between contour lines exceeds 100 feet. Elevations shall be based upon city datum.
(h) 
The location, character and identification of all existing public utility facilities on the property or on adjoining properties and on contiguous streets, and the locations and widths of all existing and proposed easements.
(i) 
Arrangement and configuration of lots, with approximate dimensions of each lot. Each lot shall be numbered, and proposed setbacks shall be shown.
(j) 
A preliminary grading plan, designed to control erosion and prevent sedimentation or damage to off-site property.
(k) 
The outline of any existing buildings, identification of those to remain in place, and their locations relative to existing or proposed streets or lot boundaries.
(l) 
Approximate location and species of trees or groups of trees on the property, and general identification of those to be removed.
(m) 
Approximate location of existing and proposed drainage control features and bodies of water, all areas which are subject to inundation or stormwater overflow, and the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses.
(n) 
Approximate locations of existing wells and sewage disposal systems, and of test wells, percolation test holes and staked or flagged reference points for use by appropriate public agencies for field check purposes.
(o) 
The location, identification and description of known or found survey monuments on or adjacent to the property.
(p) 
The names and owners of adjacent properties.
(q) 
Existing district boundaries.
(2) 
The following statements shall either appear on the tentative map or shall be submitted in written form with the map, except for any of such items which the city manager determines are not necessary to be filed with any particular tentative map:
(a) 
A statement from all parties having any record title interest in the real property proposed to be subdivided consenting to the proposed subdivision together with positive verification of such interest. These statements shall be required without exception.
(b) 
The existing use or uses of the property.
(c) 
The proposed use of the property. If the property is proposed to be used for more than one purpose, the areas or lots proposed for each type of use shall be described in a statement and shown on the tentative map.
(d) 
Descriptive information on the following:
(i) 
Proposed drainage channel changes and flood control measures.
(ii) 
Proposed domestic water supply and sewage disposal systems.
(iii) 
Proposed street and surface drainage, grading, fire protection and other improvements with descriptive drawings where appropriate.
(iv) 
Proposed utility service for electrical, gas and communication systems, including the name and address of each serving utility company or agency.
(3) 
The following documents shall be submitted with each tentative map, except for any which the city manager determines are not necessary to be filed with any particular tentative map:
(a) 
A preliminary title report for the real property proposed for subdivision.
(b) 
A copy of any condition or any restrictive reservations or covenants, existing or proposed.
(c) 
A letter setting forth and describing the reasons for any requested exceptions to provisions of this chapter and an application for any requested rezoning, use permit, or variance which may be necessary to permit proposed uses of land and structures.
(4) 
A preliminary soils report, prepared by a registered civil engineer and based upon adequate test borings, shall be submitted for each proposed subdivision, subject to the following provisions:
(a) 
The city manager may waive the requirement for a preliminary soils report if he determines that sufficient knowledge of the soils in the proposed subdivision exists.
(b) 
If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required by the planning commission. Such soils investigation shall be done by a registered civil engineer, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problem exists.
(c) 
The planning commission may approve the subdivision or portion thereof where such soils problems exist if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed, and as a condition to the issuance of any building permit may require that the approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.
(Res. 11-79 § II(C), 7-24-1979)
It is the purpose of WMC § 17.55.070 through § 17.55.120 is to establish procedures necessary for the implementation of the Vesting Tentative Map Statute, and to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.
(Ord. 674-07 § 1, 1-9-2007)
Twelve prints of the tentative map of a proposed subdivision and of the owner's and subdivider's statements shall be submitted to the city manager together with other required documents and filing fee.
(1) 
Upon the filing of such a tentative map and accompanying documents, the city manager shall within 10 days transmit copies of the map and pertinent documents to the superintendent of schools and such other officials or agencies as the city manager may determine have an interest therein.
(2) 
Fifteen days shall be allowed for the various agencies, departments, and officials to review the tentative map and related documents and report in writing, through the city manager to the planning commission, stating whether or not the map and documents are in conformity with the requirements of this chapter and other applicable provisions of law and/or with the standards and requirements of such agency, or what measures will be necessary to accomplish such conformity.
(3) 
Upon receipt and review with appropriate staff and such reports, the city manager shall call a meeting to discuss the proposed subdivision with the subdivider and to indicate any actions necessary to make the map acceptable for filing or to accept the map as being officially filed.
(4) 
A tentative map shall be considered officially filed and shall be so endorsed and dated by the city manager at such time as the map and all related notations, statements, and reports required by this chapter have been submitted to, processed, and found to be in complete and proper form by the city manager, all required fees have been paid, and the environmental impact review required by the California Environmental Quality Act and the city guidelines has been completed.
(5) 
Within 15 days from the date of the official filing of a tentative map, the city manager shall prepare and submit a report thereon, including reports from interested agencies, to the planning commission. A copy of the report shall be made available to the subdivider not less than three days prior to planning commission action on the tentative map.
(Res. 11-79 § 2(D), 7-24-1979; Ord. 674-07 § 1(D-1.A), 1-9-2007)
This section establishes procedures to implement the vesting tentative map requirements of the Map Act (Sections 66498.1 et seq.). Whenever this chapter requires that a tentative map be filed, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed; provided, that the vesting tentative map is prepared in compliance with this section. A vesting tentative map may be filed for either residential or nonresidential developments.
A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form, have the same contents and accompanying data and reports, and shall be processed in the same manner identified in this chapter as a tentative map, except as follows:
(1) 
Application Content. The vesting tentative map shall include the following information to that required above under WMC § 17.55.070 (tentative map submittal and processing):
(a) 
Title. The vesting tentative map shall be prepared with the words "vesting tentative map" printed conspicuously on its face.
(b) 
Intended Development. The vesting tentative map application shall include preliminary floor plans and preliminary/conceptual architectural elevations for all structures intended to be constructed on the property after subdivision; and identification of the proposed uses of all proposed structures, and land covered by the map.
(c) 
Existing Rules/Regulations. The application shall include a copy of all rules, regulations, and standards applicable to the development of the property at the time of filing.
(d) 
Special Plans and Studies. The application shall include detailed grading plans based on actual field surveys, geotechnical studies, flood control information, or other information deemed necessary by the city of Willows.
(e) 
Other Information. The developer/subdivider shall may be required to provide the following information necessary to fully evaluate the proposed subdivision:
(i) 
A tentative utility plan indicating the proposed location of all public utilities and facilities including, but not limited to, facilities for water, sewer, electric, gas, cable TV and street lighting to be installed to serve the subdivision and any facilities which currently exist within the boundary of the subdivision.
(ii) 
Fire prevention plan and noise analysis with suggested mitigation measures if required by the city's general plan or any specific plan.
(iii) 
Required approval letters from other agencies where applicable and feasible.
(iv) 
When required by the city manager, an economic analysis including analysis of the market for the subdivision.
(v) 
Landscaping plans.
(vi) 
Traffic studies including, but not limited to, existing and future traffic, geometries, number of lanes, level of service and recommended pavement sections.
(2) 
Findings for Approval. The approval of a vesting tentative map shall not be granted unless the review authority first determines that the intended development of the subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations applicable to the property at the time of filing, in addition to all other findings required for tentative map approval.
(Ord. 674-07 § 1(D-2-A), 1-9-2007)
The developer/subdivider may apply for an amendment to a vesting tentative map or conditions of approval at any time before the expiration of the vesting tentative map. An amendment request shall be considered and processed through the same procedures as a new application, in compliance with this section, and in compliance with Subdivision Map Act Section 66498.2. An amendment to the vesting tentative map will establish a new deemed complete date.
(Ord. 674-07 § 1(D-2-C), 1-9-2007)
(1) 
The approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer vested right to proceed with development of the subdivided parcels in substantial compliance with the ordinance, policies, and standards (excluding fees) as identified in Section 66498.1 of the Subdivision Map Act.
(2) 
If Section 66474.2 of the Subdivision Map Act is repealed, approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the map is approved or conditionally approved.
(3) 
Subsequent building or use permits, extensions of time, or other entitlements filed on parcels created by the subdivision may be conditioned or disapproved only if the city's review authority determines that:
(a) 
A failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision or the immediate community, or both, in a condition dangerous to their health or safety, or both.
(b) 
The condition or disapproval is required, in order to comply with state or federal law.
(4) 
Fees charged for building or land use permits filed after the approval of a vesting tentative map shall be as required at the time the subsequent permit applications are filed, including any related utility or development impacts fees (i.e., sewer/water hookup fees, traffic mitigation fees, etc.). Building or land use permit application contents shall comply with city requirements in effect at the time the subsequent application is filed.
(Ord. 674-07 § 1(D-3-A), 1-9-2007)
The development rights vested by WMC § 17.55.110 shall expire if a parcel map or final map is not approved before the expiration of the vesting tentative map in compliance with WMC § 17.55.150 (final map preparation/submittal). If a parcel map or final map is approved and recorded, the development rights shall be vested for the following periods of time:
(1) 
An initial time period of 24 months from the date of recordation of the parcel map or final map. Where several final maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, the initial time period shall begin for each phase when the final map for that phase is recorded.
(2) 
The initial 24 months shall be automatically extended by any time used for processing a complete application for a grading permit or for design or architectural review, if processing exceeds 30 days from the date the application is accepted for processing as complete.
(3) 
The developer/subdivider may apply for a 12-month extension of time before the initial 24 months expire. Application for an extension shall be submitted to the city manager, and/or designee, and shall be accompanied by the required fee. The request for such extension shall be referred to the planning commission for review and recommendation to the city council. The city council shall approve or disapprove any request for extension.
(4) 
If the developer/subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the vested rights shall continue until the expiration of the building permit, or any extension of that permit.
(Ord. 674-07 § 1(D-4-A), 1-9-2007)
The planning commission shall consider each tentative map and accompanying statements and documents and the city manager's report and related department and agency reports to determine whether the map is in conformity with the provisions of law and this chapter, with adopted general plan and specific plan standards and proposals, and with good planning and engineering practice.
(1) 
The planning commission shall consider also such measures as will promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, and other assets and conditions making for excellence of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other developments.
(2) 
The planning commission may require a waiver of rights of direct access to any existing or proposed street or highway.
(3) 
The planning commission may require the construction of reasonable off-site and on-site improvements for the lots or parcels being created if it finds that the required construction is a necessary prerequisite to the orderly development of the surrounding area.
(Res. 11-79 § II(E), 7-24-1979)
Within 50 days of the date on which a tentative map is officially filed and dated in the office of the city manager and unless said time limit has been extended by mutual consent of the subdivider and the planning commission, the planning commission shall, upon the basis of considerations and findings as set forth herein and with particular attention to the findings required by WMC § 17.15.060 et seq., either approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove such tentative map. Such action shall, within five days, be reported in writing to the city council and the subdivider.
(1) 
Within 15 days of receipt of such planning commission action, the city council may confirm or modify the action, and the subdivider may appeal any such action per Chapter 17.35 WMC.
(2) 
Action on a tentative map by the planning commission shall be final unless modified by the city council as appeal board or otherwise.
(3) 
Following approval of a tentative map, the subdivider shall proceed to fulfill all conditions to such approval, and shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the city engineer the plans, specifications, and other information related to subdivision improvements in accordance with these land division standards.
(4) 
No work on any permanent structure or on any subdivision improvements on any subdivision site shall be commenced without the approval and authorization of the city engineer, and no work on the site which is in conflict with the approved tentative map shall be permitted.
(Res. 11-79 § II(F), 7-24-1979)
Within 24 months after the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map or maps, the subdivider may cause the subdivision, or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final map to be prepared in accordance with the tentative map as approved.
(1) 
Upon application of the subdivider prior to the expiration of the 24-month period, an extension of not exceeding 12 months may be granted by the planning commission. In the event the planning commission denies a subdivider's application for extension, the subdivider may appeal to the city council, and the action of the city council shall be final.
(2) 
Any failure to submit, process, and record a final map within 24 months from the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, or any extension thereof granted by the planning commission, shall terminate all proceedings. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be required to be submitted, processed, and approved.
(3) 
A subdivider shall submit to the city engineer, in complete and accurate form, the following:
(a) 
Ten legible prints of the final map together with the original tracing and a reproducible copy.
(b) 
Subdivision improvement plans, and plan, map and field checking fees, as provided in the subdivision standards.
(c) 
Traverse sheets showing closures and computation of all distances, angles, and courses shown on the final map, ties to existing and proposed monuments, and adjacent subdivisions, street centerlines, and highway stations. The traverse of the exterior boundaries of the tract and of lots and blocks shall close within a limit of error of one in 5,000.
(d) 
Design calculations as required by the city engineer.
(e) 
A certificate from the county treasurer regarding liens for unpaid taxes, a tax bond if required, and a guarantee of title issued by a title company for the benefit and protection of the city.
(f) 
An instrument restricting vehicular traffic over the side lines of any road or highway, when and if the same is required.
(g) 
A geologic and soil report or a soil investigation report by a soils engineer in the form prescribed by the city engineer unless this requirement is waived in writing by the city engineer.
(h) 
Improvement bonds, subdivision agreements, and such other documents as are required by this chapter.
(Res. 11-79 § II(G), 7-24-1979)
The final map shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, shall be based upon a survey, and shall conform to all the following provisions:
(1) 
It shall be legibly drawn, printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on tracing cloth or polyester base film. Certificates, affidavits, and acknowledgments may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with opaque ink. If ink is used on polyester base film, the ink surface shall be coated with a suitable substance to ensure permanent legibility.
(2) 
The size of each sheet shall be 18 inches by 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale of the map shall be large enough to show all details clearly and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the sheets, and its relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.
(3) 
The tract designation, all drawings, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements, offers, and acceptances of dedication, and notarial seals shall be within the marginal lines. The first sheet of the map shall contain all certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements, offers and acceptances of dedication, and notarial certificates as required by the Subdivision Map Act and these standards, and no signed certificates shall appear on any other sheet.
(4) 
The title sheet of the final map shall contain the tract number and designation and such other descriptive matter as may be necessary. Below the tract designation shall appear a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided by reference to recorded deeds or to maps which have been previously recorded or by reference to the plat of a United States Survey. Reference to tracts and subdivisions in the description must be worded identically with original records and references to book and page of record must be complete. The basis of bearing for the survey shall be clearly noted.
(5) 
The final map shall particularly define and designate all lots or parcels, including those reserved for private purposes and all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose, with all dimensions, boundaries, and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. No ditto marks shall be used. Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be designated by letter.
(6) 
The map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments, or other evidences were found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the tract.
(7) 
The map shall show all information, data, and monuments necessary to locate and retrace any and all exterior boundary lines and lot and block lines. It shall also show bearings and distances of straight lines and radii, central angle and arc length for all curves, and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves, bearings, and tangent distances and radii, central angle, and arc lengths of all lots. Where streets intersect on curves, centerline lengths, radii deltas, and centerline intersection points shall be shown.
(8) 
The map shall show chord length at the setback line on lots located on a curve or having side lines at angles other than 90 degrees.
(9) 
Wherever the city engineer has established the center of a street or alley, the data shall be shown on the final map indicating all monuments found and making reference to a field book or map. If the points were reset by ties, the fact shall be stated.
(10) 
The map shall show the line of extreme high water when the subdivision is adjacent to a stream or channel, or subject to periodic inundation by water.
(11) 
Each parcel shall be numbered and each block may be numbered or lettered. Each street shall be named.
(12) 
The exterior boundary of the land included within the subdivision shall be indicated by distinctive symbols and clearly so designated. The map shall show the definite location of the subdivision and particularly its relation to surrounding surveys.
(13) 
When a soils report has been prepared, this fact shall be noted on the final map together with the date of the report and the name of the engineer making the report.
(14) 
The total width of all street rights-of-way shall be shown, as well as the widths of rights-of-way for flood control or drainage channels and any other rights-of-way.
(15) 
The map shall show all easements of record and easements to be recorded. If any easement of record is not definitely located, a statement of such easement must appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers, public utilities, and other purposes shall be clearly defined. Distances and bearings on the side lines of lots which are cut by an easement must be so shown that the map will indicate clearly the actual length of the lot lines. The width of the easement and the length and bearings of the lines thereof and sufficient ties to definitely locate the easement with respect to the subdivision must be shown.
(16) 
In order to avoid duplication, names to be used for new streets shall be subject to the approval of the planning commission. If any designations be numbers, they shall be spelled out completely, using hyphens in such forms as "Twenty-third Street." The words "Avenue," "Boulevard," "Place," etc., shall be spelled out in full. Names of newly dedicated portions of streets shall be shown in or arrowed to the dedicated portion.
(Res. 11-79 § II(H), 7-24-1979)
(1) 
When all requirements for submittal of a final subdivision map have been complied with, the city engineer shall date and sign the file copy to the effect. The city engineer will notify the subdivider and/or their engineer and the city manager that the map has been filed.
(2) 
Within 20 days of the date of filing and when the map is complete and in order, the city engineer shall sign the certificate on the original tracing thereof and submit the map and all related bond and agreement forms and other documents to the city council.
(3) 
At its next regular meeting after the meeting at which it received the map, the city council shall act to approve or disapprove the map and related documents per Section 66458 of the Subdivision Map Act. Following city council approval, the city clerk shall submit the map to the clerk of the board of supervisors for transmittal to the county recorder.
(Res. 11-79 § II(I), 7-24-1979)
(1) 
Within 24 months after the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map of a subdivision for which a final map is not required by this chapter, the subdivider shall cause the subdivision to be surveyed and a parcel map to be prepared in accordance with the tentative map as approved.
(2) 
Upon application of the subdivider prior to the expiration of the 24-month period, an extension of not exceeding 12 months may be granted by the planning commission. In the event the planning commission denies a subdivider's application for extension, the subdivider may appeal to the city council per Chapter 17.35 WMC.
(3) 
Any failure to submit, process, and record a parcel map within 24 months from the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map or any extension thereof granted by the planning commission shall terminate all proceedings. Before a parcel map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be required to be submitted, processed, and approved.
(4) 
The subdivider shall submit to the city manager in complete and approvable form the following:
(a) 
Ten legible prints of the parcel map together with the original tracing and a reproducible copy.
(b) 
Traverse sheets showing closures and computation of all distances, angles, and courses shown on the parcel map, ties to existing and proposed monuments, and adjacent subdivisions, street centerlines, and highway stations. The traverse of the exterior boundaries of the tract and of lots and blocks shall close within a limit of error of one in 5,000.
(c) 
Map checking fees as required by the subdivision standards.
(Res. 11-79 § II(J), 7-24-1979)
The parcel map shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, shall show the location of streets and property lines bounding the property and shall conform to all the following provisions:
(1) 
It shall be legibly drawn, printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on tracing cloth or polyester base film. Certificates may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with opaque ink. If ink is used on polyester base film, the ink surface shall be coated with a suitable substance to ensure permanent legibility.
(2) 
The size of each sheet shall be 18 inches by 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale of the map shall be large enough to show all details clearly and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the sheets, and its relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.
(3) 
Each parcel shall be numbered or otherwise designated.
(4) 
The exterior boundary of the land included within the subdivision shall be indicated by distinctive symbols and clearly so designated.
(5) 
The map shall show the location of each parcel and its relation to surrounding surveys. The location of any remainder of the original parcel shall be shown but need not be shown as a matter of survey but only by reference to the existing record boundaries of such remainder if such remainder has a gross area of five acres or more.
(6) 
The map shall include a certificate signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title interest in the real property subdivided consenting to the preparation and recordation of the parcel map.
(7) 
The map shall include certificates for signature by the engineer or surveyor, planning commission secretary, city engineer, and county recorder, as required by the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.
(Res. 11-79 § II(K), 7-24-1979)
(1) 
Within 20 days after receiving the parcel map, including all required certificates, dedications, agreements, etc., or within such additional time as may be reasonably necessary, the city engineer shall determine whether the map is in proper form and that all conditions of tentative map approval and provisions of law have been complied with, and shall examine it for survey information and other required information shown thereon.
(2) 
When the city engineer is satisfied that the map is technically correct and in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other provisions of law, the city engineer shall submit the map to the city council. Following city council approval of the map, and related matters, the city engineer shall sign the certification statement on the original map tracing. The city clerk shall then transmit the map to the county recorder.
(Res. 11-79 § II(L), 7-24-1979)
After a final map or parcel map has been filed in the office of the county recorder, it may be amended by a certificate of correction or an amending map. Such certificates or maps shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
(Res. 11-79 § II(M), 7-24-1979)
Subdivided real property may be reverted to acreage, and property may be excluded from recorded subdivisions, in accordance with the requirements and procedures specified in the Subdivision Map Act.
(Res. 11-79 § II(N), 7-24-1979)
(1) 
The requirement for a parcel map may be waived by the planning commission where:
(a) 
No modifications from the requirements of this title are requested to accommodate the design of the proposed subdivision; and
(b) 
The planning commission finds that the proposed subdivision complies with requirements as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and other requirements imposed by the Subdivision Map Act; and
(c) 
At least one boundary line of each parcel created is adequately monumented.
(2) 
Application for a parcel map waiver shall be submitted to the planning commission in writing on a form prescribed therefor and shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount fixed by resolution of the council. No part of the required fee shall be returnable to the applicant. Application for a parcel map waiver shall be accompanied by a tentative map as described herein.
(3) 
At the time of consideration of the tentative map by the planning commission, the commission shall also consider the parcel map waiver application and may conditionally approve or disapprove the application. Such action shall be reported in writing to the city council and the subdivider within five days.
(4) 
Within 15 days of receipt of such planning commission action, the city council may confirm or modify the action, and the subdivider may appeal any such action per Chapter 17.35 WMC.
(5) 
Action on the parcel map waiver application by the planning commission shall be final unless modified by the city council as appeal board or otherwise.
(6) 
If the parcel map waiver application is approved by the planning commission, the city manager shall prepare a certificate of compliance for each parcel created by the minor division and cause the same to be recorded in the office of the Glenn County recorder.
(Res. 11-79 § II(O), 7-24-1979)
Application for a lot line adjustment shall be submitted in writing to the planning commission on the form prescribed therefor and shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount fixed by resolution of the council. No part of the required fee shall be returnable to the applicant. Application for a lot line adjustment shall be accompanied by a tentative map described herein.
(1) 
At the time of consideration of the tentative map by the planning commission, the commission shall also consider the lot line adjustment application and may conditionally approve or disapprove the application. Such action shall be reported in writing to the city council and the subdivider.
(2) 
Within 15 days of receipt of such planning commission action, the city council may confirm or modify the action and the subdivider may appeal any such action per Chapter 17.35 WMC.
(3) 
Action on the lot line adjustment application by the planning commission shall be final unless modified by the city council as appeal board or otherwise.
(4) 
If the lot line adjustment application is approved by the planning commission, the city manager shall prepare a certificate of compliance for each parcel affected by the adjustment and cause the same to be recorded in the office of the Glenn County recorder.
(Res. 11-79 § II(P), 7-24-1979)