(a) It shall be the duty of the Advisory Agency to review all land divisions as empowered by this chapter, and take action, or recommend the appropriate action to the Board of Supervisors, to deny or approve said land divisions. In making recommendations or granting approval as authorized by this chapter, the Advisory Agency shall make the findings required by the Subdivision Map Act for the specific land division and the following minimum findings:
(1) That an environmental review, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was conducted for the proposed map;
(2) That the proposed map is consistent with the Yolo County General Plan;
(4) That the proposed map complies with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act; and
(5) That access to a County road, or suitably maintained private road, is provided to all affected lots and parcels, and that an improved access street or driveway is provided or will be constructed, consistent with the Yolo County Improvement Standards.
(b) The Advisory Agency may recommend, or impose reasonable conditions on the approval of maps that are subject to this article in order to find or ensure compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter or Federal, State, or County laws or regulations and standards, or policies of the County General Plan, and to provide for the necessary improvements and facilities, and the mitigation of environmental impacts as necessary, and to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare, and orderly growth. Such conditions shall be expressly stated in writing by the Advisory Agency.
(c) Meetings of the Advisory Agency shall be duly noticed public hearings and shall give public notices and conduct public hearings, as provided for by Section 8-2.211 of this title (Article 2 of Chapter 2), with the exception of Zoning Administrator actions to approve lot line adjustments, mergers, and certificates of compliance. Such public hearings shall be open to the public, and any officer, person, applicant or owner interested in any matter before the Planning Commission, or Board of Supervisors, shall have the privilege of attending any such meeting and making any presentation which may be appropriate. Such notices shall state that all persons are invited to attend such hearings and present evidence regarding the proposed action.
(d) Decisions of the Advisory Agency under this article shall take effect, and appeals thereof made and considered, in the manner provided in Section 8-2.225 of Chapter 2 of this title. The fee for filing an appeal pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be in the amount established by the Board by resolution. Such fee shall be paid to the Clerk of the Board or the Planning, Public Works, and Environmental Services Department at the time the appeal is filed.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)