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CITY OF MODESTO Community and Economic Development Department/Planning Division 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 3300, P.O. Box 642 Modesto, CA 95353 (209) 577-5267 (209) 491-5798 FAX Tentative Subdivision and Parcel Map Submittal Requirements 1 Updated June 25, 2020 Tentative Subdivision and Parcel Map Submittal Requirements GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Eight Copies of the Uniform Development Application must be typed or printed and filled in completely. a) If the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner shall designate the applicant as the authorized agent to act on his or her behalf and both shall sign this application. 2. Financial Interest Disclosure Form. 3. Environmental Information Form if required, as determined by the Planning Division per the California Environmental Quality Act. (some Parcel Maps do not require this form, please inquire). 4. Evidence of property ownership, e.g. deed, title insurance policy. 5. Maps: a. Thirty (30) sets of the subdivision or parcel map conforming to the attached requirements. b. Maps shall be not less than 18" X 24", nor greater than 32" X 42" in size. c. Scale of 1” = 100’ for large areas, or a scale of 1” = 40’ for small areas unless otherwise approved by the Planning Division. d. All maps shall be folded to a size of approximately 8½" X 11". e. Ten (10) sets of maps reduced to 8½" X 11". 6. All applicable filing fees (see adopted fee schedule). 7. If the map proposes abandonment of right-of-way, a “Pro Forma” or a “Title Commitment” from a title company which indicates how fee title to the underlying property will vest after the right-of-way is abandoned. 8. Prior to submitting an application for a tentative map to allow a condominium conversion for existing rental unit(s), the owner shall provide notice in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act (Article 66427.1(a),(c),(d), 66452.8 and 66452.9). A copy of the required forms shall be submitted to the City with the signatures of all tenants/prospective tenants. Prior to noticing tenants or submitting an application, it is recommended the applicant the contact City Planning Staff to ensure compliance with state requirements for tenant notification. Submit prior to Planning Commission: 1. 12 full-size sets of tentative map, folded to 8 ½” x 11”. 2. One set provided in electronic format on CD or DVD, AutoCAD or .jpg formats. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP/PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS: Maps shall be clearly and legibly reproduced and shall include the following information: 1. A key or location map on which shall be shown the general area including adjacent property, subdivisions and roads. 2. Legend including: a. For Subdivision Maps (only): The tract name. b. Date, north point, scale and sufficient description to define location and boundaries of the proposed map. c. Name, address, phone and fax number and of recorded owner or owners. d. Name, address, phone and fax number and of the subdivider. ---PAGE BREAK--- Tentative Subdivision and Parcel Map Submittal Requirements 2 Updated June 25, 2020 e. Name, business address, phone and fax number and of the engineer who prepared the map. (Maps must be stamped and signed with a valid stamp.) f. Acreage of proposed tract to the nearest tenth (1/10th) of an acre. Traffic requirements: 1. The locations, names, and widths of all existing and proposed roads, streets, highways, and right-of-ways in the proposed map, both public and private. All dedications shall be clearly identified and distinguished from existing rights of way. Public and private facilities shall be clearly distinguished. 2. Names, existing widths and centerlines of all adjoining and contiguous streets, width of adjacent streets from centerline to edge of property line, and distance of property to nearby street intersections (if property is located mid-block). 3. Location and character of all existing and proposed street improvements. Utility requirements: 1. Locations and size of all pipelines and structures used in connection therewith. 2. Alignment and location of all backbone water facilities (i.e. pipes eight inches and larger, wells, wellhead treatment facilities, tanks, booster pump stations, ASR wells, connections to adjacent facilities, etc.). 3. Alignment and location of all backbone wastewater facilities (i.e. pipes ten inches and larger, lift stations, connections to adjacent facilities, etc.). 4. Alignment and location of all backbone storm drain facilities (i.e. pipes ten inches and larger, lift stations, detention basins, outfall facilities, basin service roads, connection to adjacent facilities, flood hazard areas, etc.), as applicable. 5. Plans must address any on-site stormwater treatment and how it is proposed to be handled. On-site treatment is required for any map of 10 or more lots. 6. Location, size, and character of all existing and proposed private and public utilities above and below ground. 7. The widths, location and purposes of all existing and proposed easements. General Requirements: 1. Lot layout, lot and block numbers, and dimensions of each lot. 2. Identify land uses on surrounding properties. 3. For Subdivision Maps: Boundaries of any units within the subdivision if the subdivision is to be recorded in phases. 4. The outline of any existing buildings to remain in place and their locations (with pertinent dimensions) in relation to existing or proposed street and lot lines. Structures and trees to be removed. 5. Location, size and type of all existing trees on the property and proposed right-of-way may be required, as appropriate. 6. If any portion of the map is within the 100-year flood zone or any floodway, depict flood zone/floodway boundaries on map. 9. Exception: A statement must be submitted on or accompanying the map providing Justification and reasons for any exceptions to provisions of the City’s subdivision regulations, zoning regulations, or Standard Specifications which are requested in conjunction with the proposed map. Exceptions may require additional processing procedures that may extend the processing time for the tentative map. Environmental review is required for tentative subdivision maps. Unless there has been previous environmental review of the “project” or it is concurrently under environmental review in connection with a zoning application, an “Environmental Information Form” and the environmental processing fee must be submitted with the tentative map (see adopted fee schedule). Normally, environmental review is not required for tentative parcel maps. However, it is required if any of the following conditions or circumstances exist: ---PAGE BREAK--- Tentative Subdivision and Parcel Map Submittal Requirements 3 Updated June 25, 2020 1. The parcel map is to create more than 4 parcels. 2. The parcel map will not conform to the General Plan or zoning regulations. 3. Variances or exceptions are required for approval. 4. All services and access to the proposed parcels to City standards are not available. 5. The parcel was involved in a division of a larger parcel within previous two years. 6. The parcel has an average slope of greater than 20%. 7. The parcel is wholly or partially within a riparian corridor as defined in the General Plan Master EIR. If environmental review is required, an “Environmental Information Form” and the environmental processing fee must be submitted with the tentative map (see adopted fee schedule). Planning Commission action on tentative subdivision and parcel maps is final unless appealed to the City Council within 15 days. Submittal Requirements for Revised Maps (after City has accepted the application and deemed it complete): Submittals of revised Maps shall include the following: 1. All changes shall be designated by deltas or clouds on the revised map. 2. Notes describing all changes made to the map, keyed to the deltas or clouds. 3. The date that the revisions were made. Failure to include the above requirements on revised map will be grounds for rejecting revised map. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website: FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Staff may deem additional submittal information necessary to adequately analyze the project, complete environmental review for the project, or make recommendations to the Planning Commission, or City Council. Completion of the application does not presume approval nor staff support of the application. Such approval is discretionary with the Planning Commission, and/or City Council. The Planning Commission, or City Council may deny, modify, or conditionally approve the application. All entitlement decisions of the Planning Commission are final unless appealed within fifteen (15) days of the date on which the decision is made. The appeal shall be in writing and filed with the City Clerk. The appeal must set for the specific reasons for the appeal. All applicable fees must accompany appeals. Building permits, certificates of occupancy, or licenses will not be issued until the appeal period has elapsed. If the entitlement decision is appealed, building permits, certificates of occupancy, or licenses will not be issued until the final decision has been made on the appeal or the appeal is withdrawn.