(A) Tentative subdivision maps.
(1) General. A tentative subdivision map is required for subdivisions creating five or more lots, five or more condominium dwelling units, a community apartment project containing five or more lots, or for the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing five or more dwelling units.
(2) Exceptions. Cal. Gov't Code § 66426 identifies instances when a parcel map may be prepared instead of a tentative subdivision map regardless of the number of lots created.
(B) Tentative parcel maps. A tentative parcel map is required for subdivisions creating less than five lots and in cases when a parcel map is prepared instead of a tentative subdivision map as allowed by Cal. Gov't Code § 66426.
(C) Tentative parcel map waivers.
(1) General. Consistent with Cal. Gov't Code § 66428, the Community Development Director may waive the requirement for a tentative parcel map for the following:
(a) Subdivisions created by eminent domain procedures, partition, probate, or other civil judgments or decrees.
(b) Subdivisions created by short-term leases (terminable with 30 days notice) of an operating railroad right-of-way of a railroad corporation as defined by Cal. Public Utilities Code § 230.
(c) Land conveyed to or from a public agency or utility for a public purpose.
(d) Construction of a condominium project on a single lot.
(e) A subdivision merged under this title, the California Subdivision Map Act ("Map Act"), or any prior city ordinance.
(f) Any other subdivision division of property which would otherwise require a parcel map.
(2) Application for waiver. A person requesting a tentative parcel map waiver shall file an application with all the information deemed necessary by the Community Development Director.
(3) Findings. The Community Development Director may grant a tentative parcel map waiver after conferring with the City Engineer and finding that:
(a) The land being divided consists of a lot shown on a recorded parcel map or final subdivision map or a legally created lot and the full street improvements have been constructed and monuments are evident.
(b) The proposed division of land complies with the requirements of the city and Map Act as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, public street improvements, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and any other requirements that may apply.
(4) Conditions of approval. The Community Development Director may attach conditions to a tentative parcel map waiver to ensure the proposed division of land complies with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, specific plans, the Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable ordinances of the City of Tulare.
(5) Final parcel map required. Whenever a tentative parcel map is waived under this section, a parcel map shall be submitted to and reviewed for approved by the City Engineer as required by this chapter.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)