AN APPLICANT’S GUIDE TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
City of Needles
Community Development Department
817 Third Street
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3805
Subdivision of property in the City of Needles shall be in accordance with the State
Subdivision Map Act, the Code of the City of Needles and all other applicable
regulations and policies
The environmental review process must be complete prior to approval of a Tentative
Map unless concurrent filing is requested and waiver of State timelines are agreed to by
the applicant.
I.
The tentative application form must be completed and signed; the application
fee of $1,500.00 plus $40.00 per lot over 10 lots is required with the submittal of
the application.
II.
To assist staff in completing an initial study, the project applicant is required to
complete and submit with the Tentative Tract Map application an Environmental
Information form fee of $210.00. This is the first step in doing an environmental
determination of what studies or mitigations may be needed, if any.
III.
If further steps are required, the applicant may be required to submit an
Environmental Checklist form for the Initial Study fee of $741.00 and
depending on information submitted and the environmental issues discovered,
additional environmental forms and studies may be required.
IV.
Final Map Review fee is $855.00 plus $140.00 per lot over 10 lots required with
final map submittal.
(Checks payable to the City of Needles)
V.
Site Photos (Polaroid OK) showing topography, vegetation, existing and
adjacent structures, view of and from the site. We like to have aerial photos
whenever available. If you have the aerials available on disk we would like a
copy digitally. We prefer the digital aerials be ortho-rectified, if possible.
VI.
Preliminary/Conceptual Map (optional) for review by staff/applicant at
development review committee meeting on the project. Actual Map (Step VII.)
may be utilized if preferred: Plans – 10 copies required (these must be folded to
approximately 9” x 1”) plus at least one (1) 11” x 17” copy. Required data:
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A.
B.
C.
D.
VII.
Existing boundary lines, trees, waterways, structures, contours, streets
and easements.
Proposed grading, street layout, lot lines, open space parks and recreation
and building sites.
North arrow, scale and contour cross streets.
Vicinity map showing nearby cross streets.
Tentative Map (must be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer): Plans – 25
copies required (folded to approximately 9” x 11”) plus at least one (1) 11” x 17”.
The map must be legibly drawn on one sheet of paper containing the following.
A.
A title containing the subdivision number, subdivision name and type of
subdivision.
B.
Name and address of legal owner, subdivider and person preparing the
map (including registration number).
C.
Sufficient legal description to define the boundary of the proposed
subdivision.
D.
Data, north arrow, scale and contour interval.
E.
Existing and proposed land use.
F.
A vicinity map showing roads, adjoining subdivision, river, railroads and
other data sufficient to locate the proposed subdivision and show its
relation to the community.
G.
Existing topography of the proposed site and at least 100 feet beyond its
boundary including:
1.
Existing contours at 2 foot intervals if the existing ground slope is
less than 10% and not less than 5 foot intervals for existing ground
slopes greater than or more than 150 feet apart. Existing contours
should be represented by dashed lines or by screened lines.
2.
Type, location and dripline of existing trees over 15” in
circumference. Any trees proposed to be removed should be so
indicated.
3.
The approximate location and outline of existing structures
identified by type. Buildings to be removed should be marked.
4.
The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or storm
water overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of each
water course.
5.
The location, pavement and right-of-way width, grade and name of
existing streets or highways.
6.
The widths, locations and identity of all existing easements.
7.
The location and size of existing sanitary sewers, water mains and
storm drains. The approximate slope of existing sewers and storm
drains should be indicated.
H.
Proposed improvements, including:
1.
The location, grade, centerline radius and arc length of curves,
pavement and right-of-way width, and names of all streets. Typical
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I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
VIII.
section of all streets must be shown, including curbs, gutters and
sidewalks. Curvalinear sidewalks with planting areas are desired.
2.
The location and radius of all curb returns and cul-de-sacs.
3.
The location, width and purpose of all easements.
4.
The angle of intersecting streets if such angle deviates from a right
angle by more than four degrees.
5.
The approximate lot layout and the approximate dimensions of
each lot and of each building site. Engineering data must show the
approximate finished grading of each lot, the preliminary design of
all grading, the elevation of proposed building pads, the top and toe
of cut-and-fill slopes to scale and the number of each lot.
6.
Proposed contours at 2 foot intervals must be shown if the existing
ground slope is less than 10% and not at less than 5 foot intervals
for existing ground slopes greater than or equal to 10. A separate
grading plan may be submitted.
7.
Proposed recreation sites, trails and parks for private or public use.
8.
Proposed common areas and areas to be dedicated to public open
space.
9.
The location and size of sanitary sewers, water mains and storm
drains. Proposed slopes and approximate elevations of sanitary
sewers and storm drains must be indicated.
10.
Typical drawings or photographs of proposed structures,
landscaping, lighting and entry statements.
The name or names of any geologist or soils engineer whose services
were required in the preparation of the tentative map, and a copy of any
report provided.
The source and date of existing contours.
All lettering must be 1/8” minimum.
Certificates for final map. Samples attached hereto.
If it is planned to develop the site as shown on the tentative map in
phases, then the proposed phases and their sequence of construction
should be sown on the tentative map.
Accompanying Data and Reports – The Tentative Map must be accompanied
by the following data or reports:
A.
Soils Report – A preliminary soils report prepared in accordance with the
City’s requirements must be submitted. If the preliminary soils report
indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems
which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, the soils report
accompanying the final map must contain an investigation of each lot
within the subdivision.
B.
Title Report – A preliminary title report, prepared within 6 months prior to
filing the Tentative Map.
C.
Proposed Development Report - A proposal of what is to be developed
within the subdivision. Proposal should include type of construction
(industrial, commercial, single-family residential, condominiums,
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D.
apartments, mobilehomes, etc.), square footage and any other
construction that would have utility service needs.
Draft copies of CC&R’s and incorporation papers for Homeowners
Associations including Articles and Bylaws.
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CITY OF NEEDLES
APPLICATION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
Tract #_______________________Assessor’s Parcel #_________________________
Location:______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Type of project and # of units: Single Family_______Condos________Mobile________
Apartments___________Acreage_________________.
APPLICANT/DEVELOPER
Name_________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Contact Person___________________________________Phone_________________
ENGINEER/SURVEYOR/LAND PLANNER/ARCHITECT
Name_________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Contact Person___________________________________Phone_________________
I, WE, BEING THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SUBJECT PROPERTY DO HEREBY
AUTHORIZE_______________________________________TO ACT AS OUR AGENT
WITH RESPECT TO FILING AND PROCESSING THIS APPLICATION.
______________________________________________
SIGNATURE – Developer/Property Owner
(Circle One)
______________________
DATE
REQUEST FOR CONCURRENT PROCESSING
We hereby request the City to concurrently process this map with the Environmental
Assessment (CEQA)proceedings and HEREBY WAIVE the State limits for processing
(Government Code Section 66452.1).
______________________________________________
SIGNATURE
______________________
DATE
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FOR STAFF COMPLETION
1.
Required Maps and Tract Map Application _____________________Fees Paid $____________
2.
Required Environmental Information Form “I” ___________________Fees Paid $____________
3.
Required Environmental Information Form “J” ___________________Fees Paid $____________
4.
Received by:________________________________Date______________Receipt No._______
5.
Expiration of 30 day period to accept will be __________________________________________
Accepted by:______________________________________________________
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