(A) The tentative map shall be prepared in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the provisions of this chapter and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission. The filing should be prior to the completion of final surveys of streets and lots and before grading or construction work within the proposed subdivision that might be affected by changes in the tentative map. To assure to the Planning Commission all necessary information to consider a tentative map, the Commission shall act only upon the tentative maps, together with required statements or other evidence as shall have been filed with the Commission not less than 30 days prior to the date of the Planning Commission meeting at which the matter is to be considered. Prior to the consideration by the Planning Commission of a tentative map and within the 30 days following its filing, the City Engineer shall make a report in writing to the Planning Commission as to any recommendations in connection with the tentative map and its bearing on particular functions. Failure to so report shall be deemed approval. All recommendations and reports of the City Engineer or the City Planning Department shall be in writing and a copy of the same shall be mailed to the subdivider at least three days prior to the hearing on the map.
(B) The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing to consider a tentative map not less than ten days following publication of the notice at the time and in the manner specified by § 66451.3 of the Subdivision Map Act. Action on the tentative map in recommending approval, conditional approval or disapproval shall be taken not later than 50 days following the filing of the same with the Secretary of the Planning Commission. Within not to exceed ten days following the action of the Planning Commission upon any tentative map, the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall transmit a copy of the record pertaining to the action to the subdivider and to the City Council. A copy of the official action on a tentative map shall also be permanently affixed to the official copy of the map in the records of the Planning Commission. The time limits specified herein may be extended by the mutual consent of the subdivider and the Planning Commission as noted in the minutes of that body.
(1994 Code, § 16.08.030) (Ord. 78-101, passed - -1978)