(a) A person requesting modification of a filed final map due to a change in circumstances may only modify the final map by obtaining approval from the County, pursuant to this section, to file a certificate of correction or an amending map. The request for approval shall be filed with the Director. The request shall include the proposed certificate of correction or amending map, a statement of the changes in circumstances the applicant relies on and each condition of the recorded final map the applicant requests to modify.
(b) The Director shall hold a public hearing on the proposed modifications of the final map conditions and shall give notice of the public hearing according to Government Code section 66451.3. In addition, the Director will notify community planning and sponsor group chairs, and other interested parties who request notice. In order to approve the application to file a certificate of correction or an amending map the Director must find based on the evidence presented at the hearing that all of the following are true:
(1) There are changes in circumstances that make one or more of the conditions of the map no longer appropriate or necessary.
(2) The proposed modifications do not impose any additional burden on the fee owners of the real property.
(3) The proposed modifications do not alter any right, title or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map.
(4) The map as modified conforms to Government Code section 66474.
(c) Within 10 days of the hearing the Director shall prepare a written decision approving or disapproving the application and include the reasons for the decision. A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant, any person who opposed the application in writing or in person at the hearing and any other person who requested a copy of the decision.
(d) The applicant, a County officer or any person who opposed the application either in writing or in person at the public hearing may appeal the decision to the Board. The appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director within 10 days of the date of the Director's decision. The appeal before the Board shall be de novo.
(Added by Ord. No. 6277 (N.S.), effective 5-27-82; amended by Ord. No. 7268 (N.S.), effective 2-27-87; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10529 (N.S.), effective 5-18-18)