The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide general regulations related to subdivisions. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.010)

The state of California Subdivision Map Act vests local agencies with the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions. The local agencies are required to adopt an ordinance to regulate subdivisions. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.020)

The city adopted the county of Orange subdivision ordinance and manual as the city’s subdivision ordinance upon incorporation on December 20, 1991. The city reaffirms adoption of that ordinance and manual as the subdivision ordinance of record, as it existed on December 20, 1991. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.030)

The adopted ordinance and manual provide information including filing specifications, processing procedures, necessary findings, standards of conformance, zoning and general plan consistency, development code compliance and grading code compliance. The city Engineering Department serves as the focal point for standards related to surveying, map preparation and improvements. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.040)

All proposed subdivisions, including lot line adjustments, must be consistent with the general plan. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.050)

All proposed subdivisions, including lot line adjustments, are required to be consistent with the applicable zoning and development standards contained in the development code. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.060)

Applications for subdivisions are processed through the Planning Department. Forms and information are available from the Department to assist applicants. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-44.070)