§ 19.07.015. Preliminary project review map—Form and contents.

The preliminary project review map shall be prepared in a manner acceptable to the Monterey County Planning Department by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor shall be submitted with to the Monterey County Planning Department along with all required fees. The preliminary project review map shall be clearly and legibly drawn and contain the following:

A.

Title block located in the lower right corner of the map which shall contain the name "Preliminary Project Review Map" and the type of development proposed.

B.

Name and address of legal owner, subdivider, and person preparing the map (including registration number if applicable).

C.

Assessor's parcel number(s).

D.

Date prepared, north arrow, scale one inch equals one hundred (100) feet and contour interval. The scale of the map may be varied by the Director of Planning if it is found that the project can be effectively illustrated at a different scale.

E.

A vicinity map (one inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet) showing roads, towns, major creeks, rivers, railroads and other data sufficient to locate the proposed subdivision and show its relation to the community and the current surrounding land uses.

F.

Existing topography of the proposed site, including but not limited to: The contour of the land at intervals of five feet of elevation up to five percent slope, or lesser contour intervals as may be approved by the Director of Planning. Contours shall be indicated on contiguous property for a distance of two hundred (200) feet. Every fifth contour shall be a heavier weight line.

G.

The approximate location and height of major vegetation and existing structures on the property and on adjacent parcels which might affect solar access to the site(s) proposed for development. Applicants shall indicate how many of the housing units in the proposed subdivision have full south solar access and any other information pertinent to solar access. Structures and trees to be removed shall be so indicated.

H.

The location of the floodway and/or floodway fringe boundaries as well as 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.

I.

The location, pavement and right-of-way width, grade and name of existing streets or highways.

J.

The widths, location and type of all existing easements.

K.

The location and size of existing sanitary sewers, water mains, and storm drains. The approximate slope of existing sewers and storm drains shall be indicated. The location of existing overhead utility lines on peripheral County or private roads.

L.

Proposed improvements shall be shown including but not be limited to:

1.

The location, grade, centerline radius and arc length of curves, pavement and right-of-way width and proposed name of all streets. Typical sections of all streets shall be shown as well as an indication if they will be offered for dedication.

2.

The location and radii of all curb returns and cul-de-sacs.

3.

The location, width and purpose of all easements.

4.

The approximate lot layout and the approximate dimensions of each lot. The number of each shall be indicated and shall be numbered consecutively.

5.

Proposed recreation sites, trails and parks for private or public use and other dedicated or reserved areas.

6.

Proposed common areas and areas to be dedicated to public open space common areas and open space parcels shall be indicated by letter designation.

7.

The location and size of proposed sanitary sewers, water mains, and storm drains and stormwater detention ponds. Proposed slopes and approximate elevations of sanitary sewers and storm drains shall be indicated.

8.

Approximate location of all rivers, watercourses, drainage channels, drainage structures and reservoirs.

9.

Any proposed landscaping of the project.

M.

A subdivider's statement describing the existing and proposed use(s) of the property.

The subdivider's statement shall contain the following information and shall be on the face or first sheet of the preliminary project review map or a separate statement to be included with the application.

1.

Existing zoning and proposed uses of the land.

2.

Measures proposed regarding erosion control.

3.

Proposed source of water supply and name of water system, method of sewage disposal and the name of sewage utility system if sewered.

4.

Indicate type of tree planting or removal proposed.

5.

Proposed public areas to be dedicated and common area or scenic easements proposed. If common areas are proposed method of maintenance shall be stated.

6.

Proposed height of all structures.

7.

Proposed type development of lots or unit and whether they are for sale as lots or fully developed units.

N.

The name or names of any geologists or soils engineer whose services were required in the preparation of the design of the preliminary project review map.

O.

If the subdivider plans to develop the site as shown on the preliminary project review map in phases, a description of the proposed phases.

P.

The Director of Planning may modify any of the foregoing preliminary project review map requirements whenever the Director of Planning and Building Inspection finds the type of subdivision is such as not to necessitate compliance with these requirements, or that other circumstances justify such modifications.

(Ord. No. 5135, § 75, 7-7-2009)