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