§ 9-61.030. Tentative Map Filing, Initial Processing

A.

General filing and processing requirements. Each Tentative Map and accompanying information required by Section 9-61.020 shall be filed with the Department. When the required number of copies of a Tentative Map and accompanying reports (including required environmental reports) have been accepted for filing by the Department, copies shall be forwarded to other agencies for review in compliance with Map Act Chapter 3, Article 3.

B.

Map numbers. Map numbers for subdivisions requiring the preparation of a Parcel Map shall be obtained from the Department. Map numbers for subdivisions requiring the preparation of a Final Map shall be obtained from the Ventura County Surveyor. Multiple Final Maps shall have a separate phase number appended to the map number.

C.

Environmental review. No map filed in compliance with this Chapter shall be approved until an environmental assessment is prepared, processed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The subdivider shall provide the data and information and deposit and pay the fees as may be required to reimburse the City for the costs associated with the preparation and processing of environmental documents as specified by the City Schedule of Service Charges.

D.

Determination of completeness. A Tentative Map application shall not be deemed complete until all reviewing departments and agencies have so stated. Time limits shall comply with Permit Streamlining Act (Section 65920 et seq.).

E.

Time of filing. For the limited purpose of commencing the time periods identified in Map Act Section 66452.1 and this Chapter for the reporting or acting upon Tentative Maps, a Tentative Map shall be deemed to be "filed" with the Advisory Agency when all reviewing departments and agencies have deemed the application complete.

(§ 5, Ord. 1085, eff. January 6, 2006)