Any tentative map shall be approved, or conditionally approved, if all the following findings are made:
(A) The proposed subdivision and the design and improvements of the subdivision is consistent with the Development Code, General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and the Menifee Municipal Code.
(B) The tentative map does not propose to divide land which is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965, or the land is subject to a Land Conservation Act contract but the resulting parcels following division of the land will be of an adequate size to sustain their agricultural use.
(C) The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development proposed by the tentative map.
(D) The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements, with conditions of approval, are either:
(1) Not likely to cause significant environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat; or
(2) Subject to an environmental impact report under which a finding has been made pursuant to Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21081(a)(3) that specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the environmental impact report.
(E) The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
(F) The design of the subdivision provides for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible.
(G) The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision, or the design of the alternate easements which are substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by the public will be provided.
(H) The subdivision is consistent with the city’s parkland dedication requirements (per the Quimby Act), as applicable, in accordance with Chapter 7.75 (Parkland Dedication and Fees).
(Ord. 2019-286, passed 11-20-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-291, passed 12-18-2019)