Section 66428 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Government Code >> Division 2. >> Title 7. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
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. (a) Local ordinances may require a tentative map where a
parcel map is required by this chapter. A parcel map shall be
required for subdivisions as to which a final or parcel map is not
otherwise required by this chapter, unless the preparation of the
parcel map is waived by local ordinance as provided in this section.
A parcel map shall not be required for either of the following:
(1) Subdivisions of a portion of the operating right-of-way of a
railroad corporation, as defined by Section 230 of the Public
Utilities Code, that are created by short-term leases (terminable by
either party on not more than 30 days' notice in writing).
(2) Land conveyed to or from a governmental agency, public entity,
public utility, or for land conveyed to a subsidiary of a public
utility for conveyance to that public utility for rights-of-way,
unless a showing is made in individual cases, upon substantial
evidence, that public policy necessitates a parcel map. For purposes
of this subdivision, land conveyed to or from a governmental agency
shall include a fee interest, a leasehold interest, an easement, or a
license.
(b) A local agency shall, by ordinance, provide a procedure for
waiving the requirement for a parcel map, imposed by this division,
including the requirements for a parcel map imposed by Section 66426.
The procedure may include provisions for waiving the requirement for
a tentative and final map for the construction of a condominium
project on a single parcel. The ordinance shall require a finding by
the legislative body or advisory agency, that the proposed division
of land complies with requirements established by this division or
local ordinance enacted pursuant thereto as to area, improvement and
design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public
roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability,
environmental protection, and other requirements of this division or
local ordinance enacted pursuant thereto. In any case, where the
requirement for a parcel map is waived by local ordinance pursuant to
this section, a tentative map may be required by local ordinance.
(c) If a local ordinance does not require a tentative map where a
parcel map is required by this division, the subdivider shall have
the option of submitting a tentative map, or if he or she desires to
obtain the rights conferred by Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section
66498.1), a vesting tentative map.