The Planning Commission or Parcel Map Committee may approve an application for a tentative map only if all of the following findings can be made:
(A) Consistency with plans. The proposed subdivision and its design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plans.
(B) Consistency with Zoning Ordinance. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable city ordinances, or a variance has been granted.
(C) Suitability. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type and density of development.
(D) Environmental impacts. The proposed subdivision and its design and improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
(E) Wastewater. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into a community sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional Water Quality Control Board Cal. Water Code Division 7, commencing with § 8000.
(F) Water service. The review of the City Engineer indicates that there is sufficient water to provide for the residents of the subdivision. For residential subdivisions of more than 500 dwelling units, the subdivision shall be served by adequate water supply as required by Cal. Gov't Code § 66473.7.
(G) Soils and geology. There are no adverse soil or geological conditions, according to a preliminary soils report or geological hazard report, or the applicant has demonstrated to the city's satisfaction that any adverse conditions can be corrected.
(H) Public health. The proposed subdivision and its design and improvements will not cause serious public health problems.
(I) Easements. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with public easements for access through or the proposed subdivision. However, the Planning Commission or Parcel Map Committee may grant an exception to this requirement if equivalent alternative public access is provided.
(J) Environmental documentation. The environmental review documentation is adequate and conforms to the requirements of CEQA.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)