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Santa Monica, California
October 19, 1978
TO:
Mayor and City Council
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
City Attorney
Proposed Parcel Map Ordinance
This report transmits for first reading a proposed ordin-
ance establishing procedures for filing parcel maps and waiving
thE: requirement for parcel map in specified circumstances.
Background
The preparation and filing of parcel maps, tentative
maps and final subdivision maps is governed by the State Sub-
division Map Act {Calif. Govt. Code Section 66410 et seq.) Re-
cent amendments to the Map Act impose the requirement of a parcel
map on all subdivisions where a tentative and final map are not
otherwise required by the Subdivision Map Act. In most instances,
the parcel map requirement for developments in Santa Monica thus
arises only in conjunction with the subdivision of property into
four or fewer lots for condominium purposes or occasonallot
splits. The relevant amendments to the Map Act further require
that each locality shall adopt procedures for the processing of
parcel maps ar:d the waiver of said requirements when a finding
can be made that the proposed development meets all requirements
of the City Code and Subdivision Map Act. The Map Act also pro-
vides that the requirement of written consent to the filing of
parcel maps from all record title owners may be varied by local
ordinance. The 'recent filing of applications for developments
involving parcel maps has highlighted`the need for the City to
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comply with directives of the .Map Act as soon as possible.
The attached ordinance establishes the requisite proce-
dures, granting primary authority and responsibility for review
and approval of parcel maps to the Zoning Administrator, with
appeal to the Planning Commission and, therefrom, to the City
Council. The Zoning Administrator is further granted the author-
ity to make the preliminary discretionary decision with regard
to waiver of parcel map requirements when his preliminary review
establishes full compliance with local and state codes, minimiz-
ing the present heavy burden upon the Planning Commission and
Council for subdivision review and eliminating unnecessary ex-
pense for the subdivider. The attached ordinance also sets
forth the exceptions in the Map Act with regard to the require-
ment for written consent concerning all recorded interests in
the property and establishes an additional exception for prop-
erty involved in eminent domain proceedings with a public agency.
Adoption of an ordinance in substantially the attached
form is required under State law, with local discretion con-
fined to the specific procedures and exceptions delineated
therein.
Alternatives
To adopt the attached ordinance or modify the specific
terms thereof with regard to procedure, responsibility and
exceptions to the requirement for certificates of consent to
record a parcel map.
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Recommendation
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council
accept the attached ordinance for first reading and hold a
public hearing.
Prepared by: Richard L. Knickerbocker, City Attorney
Anne M. Kirlin, Deputy City Attorney
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