How preliminary subdivision maps get reviewed and approved

Compliance and Distribution.The Planning Department within ten (10) calendar days shall check for compliance of form and contents of the map. If the form and contents are found not to be in compliance, it shall be rejected and returned to the applicant in writing.After the maps have been preliminarily accepted, the Planning Department shall forward copies to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Water, the State Department of Health, and other affected agencies, departments and utility companies, as the Planning Director determines for comment or approval. Accompanying application, if any, for required zoning permits, shall also be referred.Review. After the preliminary subdivision maps have been preliminarily accepted as to form and contents, the following review schedule shall apply: Column 1Column 2Various governmental agency review to Planning Director30 Calendar Days*45 Calendar Days*After receipt of the agency reviews, the Planning Director shall prepare a report to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve, approve with condition or disapprove preliminary subdivision map.**45 Calendar Days*45 Calendar Days*Column 1: For subdivisions not including streets and improvements where the number of lots to be created is twenty (20) or less.Column 2: For subdivisions requiring new streets and improvements.*Or within a longer period as may be agreed to by the applicant.**If the Planning Commission fails to take action within the time limit prescribed in this Section, unless the applicant assents to a delay, the preliminary subdivision map shall be deemed approved.