SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
BASICS
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May 2, 2016
WELCOME
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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