CHAPTER 15: SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
   15-1.   Purpose and application of chapter; definitions
   15-2.   Advisory agency
   15-3.   Conformity to general plan; streets; report
   15-4.   Fees
ARTICLE II. MAPS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
   15-10.   Tentative subdivision map and final map required; exceptions
   15-11.   Tentative parcel maps and parcel maps required; exemptions; waivers
   15-12.   Check list for developers
   15-13.   City-initiated merger of contiguous parcels
DIVISION 2. SUBDIVISION AND PARCEL MAPS
   15-15.   Tentative subdivision maps
   15-16.   Final maps
   15-17.   Tentative parcel maps and parcel maps; owner's statement
   15-18.   Maps of condominium and community apartment projects
   15-19.   Regulations for vesting tentative maps
ARTICLE III. PROCEDURES
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
   15-25.   Public hearings; appeals
   15-26.   Owners' consent required
   15-27.   Incomplete maps
   15-28.   Environmental review required
DIVISION 2. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
   15-35.   Initiation of proposed division of land
   15-36.   Submission
   15-37.   Information to accompany tentative subdivision map
   15-38.   Review by staff advisory committee
   15-39.   Staff reports
   15-40.   Planning commission consideration and recommendation
   15-41.   City council action
   15-42.   Notice
   15-43.   Inaction of city council
   15-44.   Conditional approval by city council
   15-45.   Conditions imposed on tentative parcel map; limitations
   15-46.   Term of map; time extension
   15-47.   Expiration; effect
DIVISION 3. FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS
   15-50.   Preparation of and application for final map or parcel map
   15-51.   Requirements for application
   15-52.   Improvement agreement and bonds
   15-53.   Submission for examination; rejection and approval
   15-54.   Subdivider's memorandum and required data
   15-55.   Director action
   15-56.   Dedications; acceptance
DIVISION 4. REQUIREMENTS OF APPROVAL
   15-60.   Compliance with requirements and conditions; waiver of technical errors
   15-61.   Consistency with general and specific plans
   15-62.   Denial on specific findings; exceptions
   15-63.   Access to public resources
   15-64.   Water quality requirements
   15-65.   Environmental impact
   15-66.   Grading and erosion control
   15-67.   Deferment of submission of documents or payment of fees
DIVISION 5. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
   15-75.   Purpose and intent
   15-76.   When required
   15-77.   Application
   15-78.   Review and approval of development plans
   15-79.   Conformance
   15-80.   Amendments to development plan
ARTICLE IV. DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
DIVISION 1. PUBLIC EASEMENTS
   15-85.   Required generally
   15-86.   Waiver of direct access to streets
   15-87.   Dedication under parcel map
   15-88.   Bicycle paths; transit facilities
DIVISION 2. CONTRIBUTION OF PARK SITES
   15-95.   Purpose
   15-96.   Requirements
   15-97.   Increased density; later residential development
   15-98.   Determination of density factor and dwelling units
   15-99.   Formula for dedication or fees
   15-100.   Amount of fee in lieu of land dedication
   15-101.   Determination of land dedication or fee
   15-102.   Time of payment of fee
   15-103.   Time of development; limitation on use of land or fee
DIVISION 3. RESERVATION OF SITES
   15-105.   Requirements
   15-106.   Standards and formula
   15-107.   Procedure for acquisition of reserved land
   15-108.   Purchase price
   15-109.   Termination
DIVISION 4. SCHOOL FACILITIES
   15-115.   Title
   15-116.   Authority
   15-117.   Purpose
   15-118.   Regulations
   15-119.   General plan
   15-120.   Definitions
   15-121.   Findings of school district
   15-122.   Content of findings
   15-123.   Concurrence by city council
   15-124.   School district schedule
   15-125.   Findings by city council
   15-126.   Findings by decision-making body
   15-127.   Facilities fee
   15-128.   Determination of student population density and dwelling units
   15-129.   Dedication of land in lieu of fees
   15-130.   Application of fees
   15-131.   School district report; frequency thereof; contents
ARTICLE V. IMPROVEMENTS AND STANDARDS
DIVISION 1. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
   15-135.   Land divisions of four lots or fewer
   15-136.   Land divisions of five lots or more; drainage fees; use of sewer facilities
   15-137.   Supplemental capacity; reimbursement
DIVISION 2. STANDARDS
   15-145.   Blocks
   15-146.   Lots
   15-147.   Streets
   15-148.   Alleys
   15-149.   Sidewalks, curbs
   15-150.   Sewers
   15-151.   Monuments required
   15-152.   Monument construction
   15-153.   Monument security
ARTICLE VI. DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES
DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL
   15-165.   Applicability
   15-166.   Exemptions
   15-167.   Definitions
   15-168.   Amount of fee; adoption of resolution
   15-169.   Purpose; use; relationship
   15-170.   Hearing required
   15-171.   Amendment procedures
   15-172.   Effective date
   15-173.   Imposition, calculation and collection of development fees
   15-174.   Development fee accounts
   15-175.   Use of development fee proceeds
   15-176.   Time limit on expenditures
   15-177.   Refunds
   15-178.   Credits and reimbursements
   15-179.   Appeals
   15-180.   Protests/judicial review
   15-181.   Effect of development fees on zoning and subdivision regulations
   15-182.   Development fees as additional and supplemental requirements
   15-183.   Accessory dwelling units
   15-184.   Compliance with other laws
DIVISION 2. PLANNED DRAINAGE FACILITIES FEES
   15-185.   Purpose
   15-186.   Master plan of drainage facilities
   15-187.   Imposition of fees
   15-188.   Use of fees
   15-189.   Reasonable relationship
DIVISION 3. PLANNED WASTEWATER FACILITIES FEES
   15-195.   Purpose
   15-196.   Master plan of wastewater facilities
   15-197.   Imposition of fees
   15-198.   Use of fees
   15-199.   Reasonable relationship
   15-200.   Fees to be set by ordinance
DIVISION 4. PLANNED WATER FACILITIES FEES
   15-205.   Purpose
   15-206.   Master plan of water facilities
   15-207.   Imposition of fees
   15-208.   Use of fees
   15-209.   Reasonable relationship
DIVISION 5. PLANNED TRAFFIC CIRCULATION FACILITIES FEES
   15-215.   Purpose
   15-216.   Master plan of traffic circulation facilities
   15-217.   Imposition of fees
   15-218.   Use of fees
   15-219.   Reasonable relationship
   15-220.   Exceptions for transit oriented development
DIVISION 6. GROWTH REQUIREMENT CAPITAL FEES
   15-225.   Purpose
   15-226.   Capital improvement plan
   15-227.   Imposition of fees
   15-228.   Use
   15-229.   Reasonable relationship
DIVISION 7. BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE FEES
   15-235.   Purpose
   15-236.   Definitions
   15-237.   Establishing an area benefit; public hearing
   15-238.   Requirement for payment of bridge and thoroughfare fees
   15-239.   Requirements for bridges and thoroughfares
   15-240.   Exemptions from fee
   15-241.   Consideration in lieu of payment of fees
DIVISION 8. MOBILITY FEES
   15-242.   Purpose
   15-243.   Bicycle and pedestrian facilities master plan
   15-244.   Imposition of fees
   15-245.   Use of fees
ARTICLE VII. SOIL REPORTS
   15-250.   Preliminary soil report
   15-251.   Investigation of critical soils
   15-252.   Approval of investigation
   15-253.   Limitation on fill
ARTICLE VIII. REVERSION TO ACREAGE
   15-260.   In general
   15-261.   Initiation of proceedings
   15-262.   Contents of petition
   15-263.   Review by city engineer
   15-264.   City council approval
   15-265.   Conditions
   15-266.   Filing of final map
   15-267.   Merger without reversion to acreage of contiguous parcels under common ownership
ARTICLE IX. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
   15-275.   Generally
ARTICLE X. SECURITY AND SECURITY RELEASE
   15-280.   Improvement security
   15-281.   Improvement security release
ARTICLE XI. EFFECT OF APPROVALS
   15-285.   Approval of map not to authorize violation of other laws
   15-286.   Sales contrary to parcel map regulations to be voidable
   15-287.   Requirements of purchaser unaware of violation
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 15-1. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF CHAPTER; DEFINITIONS.
   (A)   This chapter is adopted to supplement and implement the Subdivision Map Act, Cal. Gov't Code, Title 7, Division 2, commencing with Section 66410, and shall apply to all divisions of land made after March 1, 1975.
   (B)   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to those matters to which the Subdivision Map Act is expressly inapplicable under Cal. Gov't Code, Sections 66412, 66412.1, 66412.2 and 66412.5 thereof.
   (C)   Terms used in this chapter which are defined in the Subdivision Map Act shall have the same meaning as in that act. In addition, the following words shall have the following meanings:
      (1)   DEVELOPER - The same as subdivider.
      (2)   DEVELOPMENT - Any improvement of land for which a subdivision map or a parcel map is required under this chapter.
      (3)   DIRECTOR - The development services director or designee.
(`64 Code, Sec. 27-1) (Ord. No. 1570, 1684)
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