Sec. 25-28. - Filing of application.

Tentative maps shall be filed with the planning director and shall be processed in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the provisions of this chapter. The subdivider shall file as many copies of the tentative map as may be required by the planning director and shall provide such other information as required by the planning director including the statements required by Sections 25-30 and 25-31, and a preliminary soil report when required by Section 25-31.

(Ord. No. 1875 § 3.)

Sec. 25-29. - Contents.

Every tentative map shall be clearly and legibly drawn to scale and shall contain the following information:

(a)

A site location sketch indicating the location of the proposed subdivision in relation to the surrounding area or region;

(b)

The tract name, if any, date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define the location and boundaries of the proposed tract;

(c)

Names and addresses of record owner, subdivider, engineer or surveyor;

(d)

Location, names and present width of adjacent or abutting roads, streets, highways and ways and their status as public or private roads;

(e)

The location, names, widths and approximate gradient of all roads, streets, highways and ways in or adjacent to the proposed subdivisions, or to be offered for dedication;

(f)

Any portion of a site over fifty percent (50%) grade shall not be considered buildable. Development areas and roadways proposed on slopes in excess of ten percent (10%) shall require civil engineer prepared grading plans.

Base map of the site (defined as the project boundaries or general development area) and all adjoining properties within two hundred feet (200′) of the site at a scale and contour interval appropriate to clearly ascertain the topographical characteristics of the site and showing slope bands in the ranges of one percent (1%) to ten percent (10%); ten percent (10%) to fifty percent (50%); fifty percent (50%) and greater, shall be prepared. Said maps shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and methods of slope determination indicated;

(g)

The approximate width and location of all proposed or existing easements for drainage, sewerage for public utilities;

(h)

The approximate dimensions of all lots, and radii of all curves;

(i)

Lot numbers.

(Ord. No. 2510 § 13; Ord. No. 965 § 3.)

Sec. 25-30. - Information to be contained in statement accompanying map.

The statement to accompany the tentative map shall contain the following information:

(a)

Existing use of the property.

(b)

Proposed use of the property.

(c)

Existing zoning. 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.

(d)

Detailed 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. Particular attention should be given to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of Section 25-56 when preparing this statement.

(e)

Provision for proposed drainage and flood control measures.

(f)

Provision for park and recreation services, schools and other needed public areas.

(g)

Restrictive covenants proposed.

(h)

Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 965 § 3.)

Sec. 25-31. - Statement as to soil condition.

A statement prepared by a civil engineer registered by the state shall accompany every tentative map and shall indicate the presence of any critically expansive soil problems or characteristics in the proposed subdivision.

(Ord. Nos. 965 § 3, 1137 § 3.)

Sec. 25-32. - Preliminary soil report.

Prior to the submission of the final subdivision map, the subdivider shall file with the county building inspector a preliminary soil report, prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the state, based upon adequate test borings or excavations of the subdivision. The preliminary soil report may be waived if the county building inspector shall determine that, due to his knowledge as to the soil qualities of the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary.

(Ord. No. 1137 § 3.)

Sec. 25-33. - Soil investigation generally.

If the preliminary soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural damage, a soil investigation of each lot in the subdivision shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the state. The soil investigation shall recommend corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed on the expansive soil. The report shall be filed with the county building inspector.

(Ord. No. 1137 § 3.)

Sec. 25-34. - Approval of soil investigation report.

The county building inspector shall approve the soil investigation report if he determines that the recommended corrective action is likely to prevent structural damage to any dwelling to be constructed on any lot in the subdivision. Appeal from such determination shall be to the board of building appeals within fifteen (15) days of notice of disapproval. Subsequent building and zoning permits shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of the approved recommended corrective action in the construction of each dwelling.

(Ord. No. 1137 § 3.)

Sec. 25-35. - Distribution of copies.

Within three (3) working days after the date of filing, the statement as to soil condition shall be forwarded to the chief building inspector and copies of the tentative map shall be distributed by the planning department to:

(a)

The county surveyor, who shall check the improvements which shall be required by this chapter, and any easements required in connection with such improvements.

(b)

The county officials and public agencies requesting the same.

(Ord. No. 965 § 3.)

Sec. 25-36. - Actions on tentative map—Planning department.

Within a period of not more than ten (10) days from receipt of a copy of any such tentative map, each officer, department or agency to which such copy shall have been transmitted, may file with the planning director his or its approval, conditional approval, recommendations or disapproval. The chief building inspector shall file a report concerning the soil conditions stating whether or not a preliminary soil report shall be required. The planning director shall forward to the project review and advisory committee his findings and the reports received from the other agencies concerned.

The PRAC may reduce, alter or add to the development standards listed above. Any such changes shall be accompanied by a written statement justifying the change. The standards of development or the decision to change a standard may be appealed consistent with Section 25-18 "Committee decision final; appeals to Planning Commission."

(Ord. Nos. 965 § 1, 1137 § 3; Ord. No. 2510 § 14.)

Sec. 25-37. - Tentative map review.

The project review and advisory committee shall review the tentative map and submit in writing its report and recommendations to the subdivider and planning commission prior to the meeting where final action on the map is to be considered. Such required submission in writing shall be deemed complied with when such reports or recommendations are placed in the mail at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting directed to the subdivider at his designated address and bearing the proper postage. If the committee finds that the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of the law and of this chapter and does satisfy all community needs, it shall recommend approval of the map to the commission, together with any conditions the committee deems necessary.

If the committee finds that the design and proposed improvements of the subdivision do not conform with the provisions of this chapter, it shall recommend to the commission that the map be disapproved, or approved with indicated changes and conditions.

The project review and advisory committee may reduce, alter or add to the development standards listed above. Any such changes shall be accompanied by a written statement justifying the change. Section 25-18, Committee Decision Final; Appeals to Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 965, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 1137, Sec. 3; Ord. No. 2217; Ord. No. 2510; Ord. No. 1137; Ord. No. 965.)

Sec. 25-38. - Same—Planning commission.

(a)

The commission shall review the report of the committee within fifty (50) days after the filing of the tentative map unless such time has been extended by agreement with the subdivider. The commission shall approve, disapprove, or condi-tionally approve the tentative map in conformance with the standards set forth in the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter and shall report directly to the subdivider. Provided, however, that when the area of the tentative map is within a planned community zoning district, or when a tentative map is being processed concurrently with a rezoning application on the same parcel(s) then the planning commission shall make its report to the board of supervisors and the board shall act as the advisory agency.

(b)

The planning commission shall transmit to the county surveyor a copy of any approved tentative subdivision map with a memorandum setting forth its action thereon.

(c)

The time periods specified in this section shall commence after certification of an environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination by the commission that the project is exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act.

(Ord. No. 5537 § 1(h), 2004: Ord. No. 2367 § 1.)

Sec. 25-39. - Same—County surveyor. ^[145]

Subsequent to the approval of the planning commission of the tentative map of any subdivision, the subdivider shall furnish to the county surveyor complete plans prepared in conformance with accepted engineering practice including the following information and shall receive his authorization prior to the construction of any of the improvements or filing of the final map:

(a)

Typical cross sections and proposed final finished grades of all roads, streets and highways in the proposed new subdivision, together with a profile showing the relation between finished grade and existing ground elevations;

(b)

Proposed length, size, slope and type of any drainage pipes and culverts, or structures necessary for drainage, erosion control or to insure the public safety, with plans and specifications;

(c)

Any information required by the conditional approval of the planning commission;

(d)

Elevations shall be referred to U.S.G.S. datum or other approved datum.

(Ord. No. 965 § 3.)

Sec. 25-39.5. - Appeals.

The subdivider, any tenant of the subject property, or other interested person may appeal the planning commission's decision to the board of supervisors as provided by Government Code Section 66452.5. The appeal shall specifically state the basis for the appeal and shall be accompanied by the required filing fee. The board shall hear the matter de novo in the manner provided by Government Code Section 66452.5. Notice as required by Government Code Section 66451.3 shall be given.

(Ord. No. 5537 § 1(i), 2004.)