Chapter 16.06
MAP REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
16.06.010 Subdivisions of four or less lots – Parcel map.
16.06.020 Subdivisions of five or more lots – Tentative and final map.
16.06.025 Urban lot splits (SB 9).
16.06.030 Calculation of parcels/lots.
16.06.010 Subdivisions of four or less lots – Parcel map.
Except where exempted by CMC 16.02.040, a tentative parcel map and parcel map shall be required for all divisions of land into four or less parcels or lots, or four or less condominium units or stock cooperative units, a community apartment project containing four or less parcels or lots or for the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing four or less dwelling units. (Ord. 23-02 § 17, 2023; Ord. 05-1915 § 1, 2005.)
16.06.020 Subdivisions of five or more lots – Tentative and final map.
Except where exempted by CMC 16.02.040, a tentative and final map shall be required for all divisions of land into five or more parcels or lots, five or more condominium units or stock cooperative units, a community apartment project containing five or more parcels or lots or for the conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing five or more dwelling units.
Notwithstanding the above, the subdivision of land into five or more lots shall only require a parcel map, in accordance with CMC 16.06.010, where any of the following occurs:
A. The land before division contains less than five acres, each parcel created by the division abuts upon a maintained public street or highway, and no dedications or improvements are required by the city council;
B. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of 20 acres or more and has an approved access to a maintained public street or highway;
C. The land consists of a parcel or parcels of land having approved access to a public street or highway, which comprises part of a tract of land zoned for industrial or commercial development, and which has the approval of the city council as to street alignments and widths;
D. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of not less than 40 acres or is not less than a quarter of a quarter section;
E. The land being subdivided is solely for the creation of an environmental subdivision pursuant to Government Code Section 66418.2. (Ord. 05-1915 § 1, 2005.)
16.06.025 Urban lot splits (SB 9).
The provisions of this section apply to the processing of parcel maps for urban lot splits pursuant to California Government Code Section 66411.7 and CMC 17.33.060.
A. Notwithstanding the Subdivision Map Act or any other provision of CMC Title 16 (Subdivisions), an application for a parcel map for an urban lot split is approved or denied ministerially, by the chief planning official, without discretionary review. A tentative parcel map for an urban lot split is approved ministerially if it complies with the requirements of CMC 17.33.060 and applicable objective requirements of CMC Title 16 (Subdivisions) and the Subdivision Map Act. A final parcel map is approved ministerially as well, but not until the owner demonstrates that the required documents have been recorded, such as the deed restrictions and easements, and the applicant has signed an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. A final parcel map must be recorded with the county recorder.
B. A proposed urban lot split may only be denied if the building official makes a written finding that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
C. The chief planning official or city engineer has the authority to interpret and establish guidelines and procedures for the processing, approving, and finalizing of parcel maps for urban lot splits, consistent with state and local law. (Ord. 23-02 § 18, 2023.)
16.06.030 Calculation of parcels/lots.
Any conveyance of land to the city, a governmental agency, public utility, public entity, or subsidiary of a public utility for conveyance of right-of-way shall not be counted as a parcel or lot for purposes of computing the number of parcels or lots. “Conveyance” includes a fee interest, leasehold, easement or license. (Ord. 05-1915 § 1, 2005.)
16.06.040 Exceptions.
Exceptions to the preparation of tentative maps, parcel maps and final maps shall be in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66426 and 66428. (Ord. 05-1915 § 1, 2005.)
16.06.050 Exclusions.
Exclusions to Subdivision Map Act and this title shall be in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66412, 66412.1, 66412.2, 66412.3, and 66412.5. (Ord. 05-1915 § 1, 2005.)
16.06.060 Map numbers.
Map numbers for subdivisions requiring preparation of a parcel map shall be obtained from the planning department. Map numbers for subdivisions requiring preparation of a final map shall be obtained from the subdivision mapping section of the land development division of the county of Los Angeles department of public works, or such other section, department or division of Los Angeles County charged with the responsibility to issue map numbers. (Ord. 05-1915 § 1, 2005.)