§ 21.02.048. Application required—Contents.

(a)

When submitted to the planning department, the tentative parcel or tract map shall be accompanied by a completed application plus fifteen copies on the form prepared by the planning department and shall contain all information, authorizations and signatures required by the planning department including, but not limited to, the following information:

(1)

Reduction of Tentative Map. A copy of a reduction of the tentative map as required by Section 21.02.044 of this title.

(2)

Preliminary Title Report. Two copies of a preliminary title report concerning the property which is not more than six months old showing current property owners.

(3)

Consent of Owner. If the applicant does not submit evidence as being an owner of the property, an executed consent of owner shall be submitted on a form provided by the planning department authorizing the processing of the application.

(4)

Right of Entry. A right of entry signed by the property owner or authorized agent permitting entry of county employees on the proposed subdivision property for purposes of viewing and inspecting the property during the subdivision review process.

(5)

Public Hearing Notice.

a.

Names and addresses of all record owners within three hundred feet of the property being divided shall be submitted in the format required by the planning department;

b.

In addition to the information required above, for tentative maps for properties located within the coastal zone, include two copies of a list of names and addresses of all residents and property owners within one hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the parcel. The names and addresses shall be typed on gummed labels and submitted to the planning department.

(6)

Existing Use. Existing use or uses of the property.

(7)

Soils Report.

a.

A preliminary soils report prepared by a geotechnical engineer or a qualified registered civil engineer is required for all tentative tract maps. Upon receipt of a written request, this provision may be waived if the county engineer determines that because of previous knowledge as to soils qualities within the division, no preliminary analysis is necessary;

b.

A preliminary soils report may be required for tentative parcel maps if the county engineer determines that such information is necessary for adequate review of the application.

(8)

Agricultural Viability Report. Tentative maps for properties located within the agriculture land use category within the coastal zone shall also include the information required by Section 23.04.024 of Title 23 of this code.

(9)

Environmental Information. The following information shall be submitted if required by the planning director in addition to the other requirements of this title and Title 22 or Title 23 of this code prior to acceptance of the application as complete. If the applicant volunteers to prepare and complete an environmental impact report pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the additional information required by this section may be fulfilled as part of the environmental impact report prepared for the project.

a.

Agricultural Buffers. Where there is an existing agricultural use taking place on adjacent parcels and the applicant proposes an agricultural buffer, such buffer shall be shown on the tentative map, and shall be incorporated into the site design or the lot configuration of the proposed subdivision.

b.

Archeological Report. The applicant shall provide an archeological surface search prepared by a qualified individual approved by the environmental coordinator of the county.

c.

Botanical Report. The applicant shall provide a botanical report prepared by a qualified individual approved by the environmental coordinator of the county.

d.

Biological Report. The applicant shall provide a biological report prepared by a qualified individual approved by the environmental coordinator of the county.

e.

Noise Study. Where required by the noise element or where the subdivision adjoins a potential noise generator, a noise study shall be prepared by a qualified individual approved by the environmental coordinator of the county.

f.

Tree Inventory Plan. The applicant shall provide a tree inventory plan which locates all trees on the tentative map, their size and species and any proposed for removal. The plan shall also include proposals for replacement of trees to be removed and the planting of new trees. In areas where no trees are proposed for removal, the limits of the wooded area may be designated by the outline of the canopy.

g.

Visual Analysis. For subdivisions along significant visual corridors, as identified in the open space element or the land use element of the general plan, a visual analysis shall be prepared by a qualified individual approved by the environmental coordinator of the county.

(10)

Proposed Use. Proposed use of the property. If the property is proposed to be used for more than one purpose, the area, parcels or parcel proposed for each type of use shall be shown on the tentative map.

(11)

Improvements Proposed. Statement of the improvements and public utilities proposed to be made or installed and of the time at which such improvements are proposed to be completed. Applications should be accepted as complete only if improvements proposed are, as a minimum, in conformity with the standard improvement specifications and drawings, unless the application is accompanied by an adjustment request pursuant to Section 21.03.020(d) of this title.

a.

Drainage. Proposed plan for drainage, if applicable;

b.

Water Supply. Provision for proposed water supply, including that required by Section 21.03.010(6) of this title;

c.

Sewerage. Provision for sewerage and sewage disposal;

d.

Public Areas. Public areas proposed;

e.

Street Lighting. Type and location of street lighting proposed, if applicable.

(12)

Preliminary Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan. For a tentative map with proposed parcels of one acre or less in size or with proposed parcels with an average slope of greater than ten percent, a preliminary plan for grading, drainage and erosion control may be required to be submitted by the applicant if the planning director determines that such information is necessary for adequate review of the application.

(13)

Public Services. Names and addresses of all public entities or utilities which will provide services to the subdivision.

(14)

Restrictive Covenants. A copy of any restrictive covenants proposed.

(15)

Justification. Justification and reason for any adjustments to the provisions of Section 21.03.010 or the standard improvement specifications and drawings that are requested pursuant to Section 21.03.020 of this title. This justification includes any request for common open space credit in lieu of Quimby fees pursuant to Section 21.09.020.

(16)

Other Information. Any additional information required by the list(s) maintained by the planning department, prepared under Government Code Section 65940, which specify in detail information required to be submitted prior to the determination by the planning department that an application is complete.

(Ord. 2636 §§ 15, 16, 1993: Ord. 2602 §§ 8, 9, 1993; Ord. 2582 § 8, 1992; Ord. 2581 § 11, 1992: Ord. 2343 §§ 11, 12, 1988; Ord. 1986 § 2 (part), 1979)

(Ord. No. 3281, § 1, 12-16-14)