Tips for using the subdivision map act to fight bad development. The person proposing the subdivision is responsible to have a tentative maptentative parcel. New subdivision map act extension bill allen matkins jdsupra. This distinction is sometimes referred to as a subdivision. California subdivision map act part 1 sirkinlaw apc. Sep 30, 2008 existing law exempts from the requirements of the subdivision map act specified types of property, including, among others, mineral, oil, or gas leases, land dedicated for cemetary purposes, and boundary line or exchange agreements to which the state lands commission or a local agency holding a trust grant of tide and submerged lands is a party. For conversions that involve tentative maps, the converter is required to give certain notices to tenants. Subdivision map act division 3 subdivision map act 66410. Subdivision map act requirements, subdivided lands law, and related matters. The parcel map or tract map is the instrument that actually divides the property.
Purpose it is the purpose of the county subdivision regulations to regulate and control the. Subdivisions with five or more parcels involve more rules and procedures. A parcel map or tract map must conform to and incorporate all of the tentative parcel or tract map conditions and must also comply with the standards for parcel maps or tract maps as set forth in the state subdivision map act map act. This chapter may be cited as the subdivision map act. This includes submitting both a tentative map and a final map for approval. Action whereby the property owner files suit to force. Subdivision map act city or county two or more parcels or lots. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header.
Who prepares the tentative maptentative parcel map. Therefore, the statements and certificates herein are in addition to those required by the county and by the subdivision map act. Depending on the number of parcels to be created and other factors, the subdivider files an application for a parcel map or final subdivision map with the applicable local agency. The map standards created through the authority of the state subdivision map act will update map provisions for all small lots, including common access driveways and walkways, utility easements, maintenance agreements, vehicular guest parking, onsite trash pickup, and open space easements. The resolution of these questions requires an examination of both the williamson act and the subdivision map act. The filing and approval of a parcel map chapter 19. All subdivision maps are prepared in accordance with the. Box 9098, santa rosa, california 954059990 phone 707 5786016 fax 7075784406 email. Each local agency shall, by ordinance, regulate and control.
It enables cities and counties to pass ordinances regulating subdivisions so that an orderly and. The subdivision map act california government code division 2. Dpw website shall refer to the internet page maintained by the department of public. Regulation and control of the design and improvement of subdivisions are vested in the legislative bodies of local agencies. California government code, the professional land surveyors act, and the city of san diego land development code ldc. This manual is part of the city of san diego land development manual and is the approved. Tax map department is located in the 1887 county building, 124. Californias subdivision map act sma is one of the most litigated areas of development in california. Subdivision map act california land surveyors association. Half street means a street bordering one 1 or more property lines of a subdivision tract to which the subdivider has allocated only a portion of the ultimate and intended street width. California subdivision map act part 1 california subdivision map act government code section 6641066499. A a final or parcel map of that subdivision was approved by the local agency and recorded, with all of the conditions of that map remaining in effect after the conversion.
Subdivisions and government control flashcards quizlet. Subdivisions of fewer than five parcels generally involve less procedure. New subdivision map act extension bill allen matkins. The subdivision map act is contained in california government code section 66410, et. As a result, the map filing act of 1929 was enacted, and was superseded by what is currently known as the state subdivision map act. Guide or tentative tract map subdivision tentative. The subdivision map act has potential implications for individuals who are financing, leasing or selling real estate in the state of california. Subdivision map act as amended january 1, 2002 sections 66410 to 66499.
Subdivision map act excerpts from business and professions code chapter 2. Guide to filing a subdivisioncondo map in orange county following stamped final approval of the mylar and paper prints of the map by the planning board chairman, several steps are required from the various departments listed below. A parcel or final map shall be required as follows. Information in this alert directly affects all owners of property with a current tentative or vesting tentative map or other entitlements with applicable expiration dates. The california subdivision map act authorizes local governmental. Does the subdivision map act protect against neighboring. Subdivision map act sma beginning at section 66410 of the.
The first thing to do after thoroughly reading this guide is to obtain the necessary forms. Subdivision map act planning, zoning and development laws 2012 187 requirements are met. A state law called the california subdivision map act governs the subdivision process. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. B no more than 49 percent of the shares in the project. Dec 08, 2017 does the subdivision map act protect against neighboring property becoming land locked. The definitions in this article apply to the provisions of this chapter only and do not affect any other provisions of this code.
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