§ 16.04.020. General Provisions.

The provisions defining and regulating the review and approval of tentative, final and parcel maps; lot line adjustments; lot mergers; reversions to acreage; certificates of compliance; and official maps shall be governed by this Title, except as otherwise indicated by this Section.

A. Authority for Local Regulations. Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 2, referred to herein as the “Subdivision Map Act,” and in addition to any regulations otherwise provided by law, the regulations contained in this Title shall apply to all subdivisions, parts of subdivisions, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, reversions to acreage, certificates of compliance and official maps hereafter made entirely or partially within the City.

B. The designation, establishment, duties and meeting dates of the reviewing authorities shall be governed by Titles 2 and Chapter 17.03.

C. Review procedures and findings for approval shall be as specified by this Title 16 and the permits and procedures provisions of Title 17 (the “Development Code”).

D. Terms used within this Title are defined as specified in Chapter 17.200 of the Development Code.