All map submittals are subject to review by the approval authority as established in Chapter 18.05 of this title.
A. A map submittal may be approved only if all of the following findings can be made:
1. The proposed subdivision including the provisions for its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan or any applicable Specific Plan.
2. The proposed subdivision conforms with all requirements of this title, and the design of the subdivision pursuant to Section 66418 of the Subdivision Map Act is acceptable.
B. A map submittal shall be denied if any of the following findings are made:
1. The proposed subdivision, including its design or improvements, is not consistent with the applicable General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan.
2. The design of the subdivision fails to provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision.
3. The site is not physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development.
4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
5. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems.
6. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. This finding may be made if the Review Authority finds that alternate easements for access or use will be provided, and that they will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.
(Ord. 2591 (part))
Upon approval of a final map, plat map, or parcel map, the director shall make the following findings of substantial conformance:
A. The final map is consistent with all applicable general plan and municipal code requirements, including lot sizes and dimensions, roadway sizes and dimensions, and all other applicable requirements.
B. The final map will not create more lots or parcels than the tentative map.
C. The final map will not create new or increased environmental impacts that were not analyzed during the processing of the tentative map.
D. Any features included in the tentative map to preserve important features such as wetlands, heritage trees, etc., are included in the final map.
E. Any revisions to roadways will not create new connections or impacts to the existing or proposed roadway system outside of the subdivision map which were not considered with the tentative map.
F. The final map complies with all conditions of approval of the tentative map, including all applicable mitigation measures, if any, from the environmental document prepared for the tentative map.
(Ord. 2591 (part))