There are no upcoming events listed for this course. Also, notice and hearing requirements are established by other laws. Feel free to contact us, chat or call 18665409677 for additional info. The california subdivision map act authorizes local governmental agencies to regulate and control the design and improvements of subdivisions to ensure that new development takes place in an orderly manner, and that services such as roads, utilities, open space, and. Tentative map or tentative parcel map which met the following three criteria. Regulation and control of the design and improvement of subdivisions are vested in. Subdivision map act in california training class presented by. Because subdivision maps usually are drawn on a material that will not accept standard stamp pad ink and other acceptable inks are not as readily available, acknowledgments for california. This division may be cited as the subdivision map act. Subdivision map act manual a desk reference coving. A certificate of compliance is required in order to verify. Each local agency shall, by ordinance, regulate and control. The agenda for this training varies from one datelocation to another.
The first sma required only that a map be acknowledged and certified by the owner. The subdivision map act california government code division 2. Planning and zoning exactions, dedications and development. Subdivision map act subdivision map act for all divisions not defined below, a deed or contract of sale is required. Subdivision map act california landsurveyors association. Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. The subdivision map act has potential implications for individuals who are financing, leasing or selling real estate in the state of california. Learn key provisions of the map act, how it is applied in planning and development processes, recent legislative changes and new legal interpretations. January 1, 2002 and not later than july 11, 20, which had not expired as of.
California environmental quality act, the subdivision map a. This subdivision map act in california course is offered multiple times in a variety of locations and training topics. Apparently, none of the parties argued that the original grantor violated the map act. This reference contains a summary of the major provisions of californias subdividion map act, including changes in the law, recent court cases, and california attorney. Subdivision the same as defined in section 66424 of the government code. This chapter may be cited as the subdivision map act. This distinction is sometimes referred to as a subdivision. The ordinance permits small lot developments in the form of detached townhouses. Tips for using the subdivision map act to fight bad development. Land use procedures and timelines introduction and scope. Subdivision map act manual a desk reference coving californias subdivision laws and processes 2000 edition includes 2001 addendum daniel j.
In the mean time please search for additional courses or view similar courses below. Tentative map refers to a map made for the purpose of. A close read of the map act suggests that below ground parcels should be created by parcel map or final map, not by condominium plan. When you register for training with, you are also supporting local education. Avoiding common map act violations in realworld scenarios. Subdivision map act manual, published by solano press and subdivision map act and the development process, published by california continuing education of the bar, berkeley, california. A desk reference covering california s subdivision laws and processes daniel j.
This is not common practice today, because most ground lessors will have previously obtained an owners title insurance policy upon acquiring the land, and seek to. We have experience with general plan changes, specific plans, rezonings, annexations, and other related permits and approvals required for the development of real property under the california subdivision. Regulation and control of the design and improvement of subdivisions are vested in the legislative. The subdivision map act sma, when enacted in 1893, consisted of just one page there were more than 200 subdivisions in san diego county alone prior to 1893. Sep 20, 2017 a subdivision is any division of land into two or more parcels. Dec 01, 2005 in december of 2001, the meltzers applied to the county for unconditional certificates of compliance for all 12 parcels. For all divisions not defined below, a deed or contract of sale is required. Please select a datelocation from the list at the right to see the agenda for the course that interests you. A desk reference covering californias subdivision laws and processes curtin, daniel j on. The subdivision map act requires approval of a final map if it is found to be in substantial compliance with a previously approved tentative map. A certificate of compliance is a method for the planning department to certify that a parcel of land was or was not created in compliance with the subdivision map act 1972 in effect at the time the parcel was divided. Practical analysis of the statutory, judiciary and administrative laws on land use planning. Thus, the subdivision map act does not restrict a municipal utility districts authority to require an easement as a condition of providing water service to a residential lot on a newlysubdivided parcel. To accomplish this, the definition of lots was amended to specify that the 20foot street frontage requirement would not apply to an approved small lot subdivision.
Subdivided lands act california coastal commcommnn v. Subdivision map act manual a desk reference coving california s subdivision laws and processes 2000 edition includes 2001 addendum daniel j. Tips for using the subdivision map act to fight bad. A subdivision shall be deemed established for purposes of subdivision d of section 66499. Easements, exclusive occupancy and the subdivision map act. Curtin, solano press books, 1989, 0961465794, 9780961465797. The strengths, weaknesses and versatility of each are analyzed with their potential as tools for effective planning. A desk reference covering californias subdivision laws and processes. The permit streamlining act was enacted in 1977 in order to expedite the processing of permits for development projects. All divisions of land, including the creation of air parcels for condominium purposes, are regulated by the state subdivision map act. Ucounty surveyor includes county engineer, if there is no county surveyor. Muting one of the more burdensome requirements of the subdivision map act, the first appellate has ruled in favor of multiple sequential adjustments in sierra club v.
Subdivision map act division 3 subdivision map act 66410. Abstract 1 the subdivision map act vests the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions in the legislative body of a local agency, and sets forth procedures governing the local agencys processing, approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and filing of tentative, final, and parcel maps, and the modification thereof. A water district is not subject to the same vesting rights as a local agency under the subdivision map act. Provides for regulation of land divisions by a city. Thus, the subdivision map act does not restrict a municipal utility districts authority to require an easement as a condition of providing water service to. The map act vests in the city or county the power to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions within its boundaries. Oct 10, 2015 a if the map was approved within a county described in subdivision c, the expiration date of a tentative map, vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, that was approved on or after january 1, 2002, and not later than july 11, 20, and that has not expired on or before the.
Box 9098, santa rosa, california 954059990 phone 707 5786016 fax 7075784406 email. A subdivision is defined as the division of any improved or unimproved land for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing. The subdivision map act is a comprehensive, statewide statute governing the subdivision of land in california. Automatic time extensions for maps county of san diego. There are an estimated 400,000 to 1,000,000 antiquated subdivision lots in california. He is a frequent lecturer for the university of california extension and continuing.
Government code section 66427, which allows for division by condominium plan under davisstirling, refers to buildings or the manner in which buildings or the airspace above the property shown on the map. Subdivision map act california land surveyors association. Subdivision map act in california training class presented. May 25, 2015 a water district is not subject to the same vesting rights as a local agency under the subdivision map act. The applicants for a parcel map or final map subject to this section shall be. The subdivision map act is the california state law relevant to subdivision of real property, according to orange county law firm garrett defrenza stiepel ryder llp.
The california subdivision map act authorizes local governmental. Topics focus on the ceqa process, eir project management, the provisions of california law that govern the subdividing of land, and local ordinances. Tentative subdivision map the state subdivision map act authorizes local governmental agencies to regulate and control the design and development of subdivisions. A desk reference covering california s subdivision laws and processes curtin, daniel j on. Vesting rights restrictions of subdivision map act do not. This decision is an excellent overview of the arcane world of antiquated subdivisions. A subdivision or lot split is the legal division of any parcel into two or more lots for the purpose of sale, lease or financing, but may also include the conversion of structures into condominiums.
California subdivision map act part 1 california subdivision map act government code section 6641066499. Code, 66424, a subdivision map must be prepared by the subdivider and be approved by the governing body of the city or county in which the land is located. California subdivision map act part 6 sirkinlaw apc. Subdivision map act seminar sacramento, ca harrison. The definitions in this article apply to the provisions of this chapter only and do not affect any other provisions of this code. Regulation and control of the design and improvement of subdivisions are vested in the legislative bodies of local agencies. A subdivision is any division of land into two or more parcels. December 2010 the governors office of planning and research opr coordinates state and local planning activities and provides technical assistance to planning agencies throughout california. Subdivision map act the subdivision map act of the state of california, chapters 1 through 7 of division 2, title 7 of the government code, commencing with section 66410. Code, 66410 et seq hereafter map act requires that, before property is subdivided for sale, lease, or financing gov. California subdivision map act part 1 sirkinlaw apc. Subdivision map act in california workshop descriptionagenda. Subdivision includes a stock cooperative project as defined in lamc section 12. Subdivision map act manual a desk reference coving californias subdivision laws and processes 2000 edition includes 2001 addendum.