HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 10,674RESOLUTION NO. 10,674
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1118
RELATING TO A COMPREHENSIVE REVISION
OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1118 proposes major revisions
to the state subdivision regulations known as the Subdivision
Map Act, and
WHEREAS, proposed revision of the Subdivision Map
Act represents the first substantial revision of state sub-
division regulations in 20.years, and
WHEREAS, said revision transfers the Subdivision
Map Act from the Business and Professions Code to. the Govern-
ment Code with the Planning and Zoning Law where it rightfully
belongs, and
WHEREAS, the definition of subdivision is broadened
to include any division of land for the purpose of sale, lease
or financing, and
WHEREAS, this bill adds a requirement for a public
hearing on subdivision proposals and provisions for appeals
from decisiions on subdivision maps are extended to permit any
interested person, rather than just subdivider, to appeal, and
WHEREAS, this bill provides for the enactment of an
open space ordinance to provide for the maintenance and use of
land set aside by the subdivider as open space for the benefit
and enjoyment of future residents or the general public, and
WHEREAS, the enforcement provisions of the act are
expanded to prohibit the issuance of any permit or approval
necessary for the development of any real property subdivided
in violation of the state statute or local ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of National City endorses Senate Bill 1118 and sup-
ports this long overdue proposal for simplification and clari-
fication of the Subdivision Map Act which will enable cities
to do a much better job in regulating land use.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 1972.
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