Subdivision Map Act Basics: Understanding the CPAC's Role

1. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT BASICS Community Development Department May 2, 2016 WELCOME

2. Overview of Agenda • What is the Subdivision Map Act? • Parcel Map vs. subdivision Map • What is a tentative map and what is the CPAC’s role in tentative map approval? • What are tentative map extensions and what is the CPAC’s role in the extension approval? Community Development Department

3. What is the Subdivision Map Act? • The Subdivision Map Act is the section of the Government Code (Section 66410, et seq.), implemented by local agencies, which regulates the subdivision of property for sale. • The goals of the Subdivision Map Act are to: • Encourage orderly community development. • Regulate the design and construction of improvements. • Ensure dedicated public land is properly improved. • Protect the public from fraud. Community Development Department

4. Parcel Map vs. Subdivision Map • Parcel Map • Division of land into four or fewer parcels. • Improvement Requirements. • Park dedication. • Subdivision Map • Division of land into five or more parcels. • Improvement requirements. • Park dedication. Community Development Department

5. Parcel Map vs. Subdivision Map • When a division of land includes a lot not created for the purpose of sale, that lot may be designated as a remainder. Remainder lots are not counted as parcels for the purpose of determining whether a parcel map or subdivision map is required. Community Development Department

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9. What is a Tentative Map? • The tentative map is a non-filed map, which informs the local agency on the subdivision of land. • After approval the subdivider must satisfy the conditions of approval prior to filing of the final map, at which point the lots become legal. • Within Sacramento County a tentative map expires three years after the approval of the map becomes effective. If the tentative map expires the subdivider must apply for a new tentative map. Community Development Department

10. Tentative Map Extensions • If a subdivider is unable to record a final map prior to tentative map expiration, a discretionary extension of that map can be requested. • An application must be filed prior to expiration of the tentative map. • Maximum extension of five years. • Discretionary and can be denied. • The hearing procedures for map extensions are the same as resubmittal of the map. However, the discretionary decision is whether to extend the life of the map and for how long. Community Development Department

11. Tentative Map CPAC Process • The CPAC makes a recommendation of approval or denial to the hearing body based on community input. The recommendation can include conditions of approval. • A recommendation of denial for a tentative map will not elevate the hearing body. The recommendation will be included in Staff’s evaluation and recommendation to the hearing body. • Tentative parcel maps are heard by the Subdivision Review Committee (SRC). Subdivision maps are heard by the Planning Commission, or Board of Supervisors if accompanied by entitlements that require approval by the Board of Supervisors. Community Development Department

12. Extensions CPAC Process • CPAC Recommendation • Approval or denial of the life of the map only. • Extension is for the map as originally approved. • Can recommend that the map be extended for less than the five year maximum. • No other conditions can be recommended. • Staff will provide background on previous approvals/recommendations during the CPAC hearing. Community Development Department

13. Questions/Comments THANK YOU Contact Information: • Jon Scarpa, Principal Land Surveyor, 874-4434 • Tim Hawkins, Principal Planner, 874-5909 • Joelle Inman, Senior Planner, 874-7575 • Charity Gold, Associate Planner, 874-7529 Community Development Department