When the map act applies, exceptions and exemptions to the map act certificates of compliance antiquated subdivisions exactions, dedications and fees the relationship of the map act to other planning, zoning and development laws, and to ceqa recent legislative and judicial changes audience. Subdivision map act in california training class presented by. Subdivision map act division 3 subdivision map act 66410. A plan of subdivision allows an applicant to divide land into two or more new parcels of.
Subdivision map act name cited 3 local agencies to regulate and control design of subdivisions 3 limitation on improvement requirements under a parcel map, provides for delay of improvement completion 3 dedications and improvements for judicial partitions 4 map act exclusions 4 act not applicable to financing and leasing of commercial. Generally, residential subdivisions and planned communities must be approved by a city or county zoning authority, depending upon the. In the righthand column, you will find alternatives for the underlined part. This division may be cited as the subdivision map act. Separate legal threedimensional spaces can be created under californias subdivision map act the map act.
This distinction is sometimes referred to as a subdivision map versus a parcel map or a major subdivision versus a minor subdivision. This distinction is sometimes referred to as a subdivision. A at least five days prior to closing b at the time of loan approval c within three business days of loan application d. Hills broad based experience in land development on the private side and his policy making experience from the county surveyor side create a powerful perspective. Additions with the exception of section numbers are noted by boldfaced type, while asterisks denote the deletion of punctuation, words. This is an advanced class aimed primarily at project managers, engineers, and development consultants. The state of georgia requires you to pass a state and national portion of the exam. Subdivisions additions and deletions to the code sections based on laws enacted in 20011 are noted in the text.
The suitability test is, of course, paramount in residential. This reference contains a summary of the major provisions of californias subdividion map act, including changes in the law, recent court cases, and california attorney general opinions, up to date as of january 1, 1988. Tips for using the subdivision map act to fight bad development. Learn key provisions of the map act, how it is applied in planning and development processes, recent legislative changes and new legal interpretations from court decisions and attorney general opinions. The practical approach to this discussion will make the light bulb go off, and leave you much more confident when dealing with the california subdivision map act. Ls act controls licensing and practice of land surveying 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision, the practice of land surveying shall exclude functions unique to.
Act, liens and foreclosures of the owners property are permitted. The ground lease concept is a valuable tool for the real estate development community. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. California subdivision map act part 1 california subdivision map act government code section 6641066499. The land surveyors act, subdivision map act, and other.
A desk reference covering californias subdivision laws and processes. Curtin, solano press books, 1989, 0961465794, 9780961465797. You will be studying federal fair housing laws, amendment to fair housing, familial status, segregating families, illegal activities under handicap, 1988 amendment, senior. Each local agency shall, by ordinance, regulate and control. Submit each application document as a separate pdf file. The general plan consistency finding is the only affirmative finding that the subdivision map act purports to require by its express terms. In the four passages that follow, certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. Bay, howe bay, rollo bay, and colville bay, as outlined in black on the map attached as. Who should attend this seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard. The department of environmental quality may require percolation tests and boring tests to.
The subdivision map act is the california state law relevant to subdivision of real property, according to orange county law firm garrett defrenza stiepel ryder llp. Since 1907, the subdivision map act has grandfathered older subdivisions and the parcels they created if they were properly recorded under any law including a local ordinance, regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions in effect at the time the map was recorded. A note to our loyal readers of the land use law blog court of appeal affirms judgment setting aside a negative declaration based upon the fair argument test and imposing personal liability on developer for an award of fees and costs pursuant to the california private attorney general statute. Professional land surveyors act board for professional engineers. Please select a datelocation from the list at the right to see the agenda for the course that interests you. Practice questions will discuss examples and elements of legal descriptions and types of. A water district is not subject to the same vesting rights as a local agency under the subdivision map act. A a final or parcel map of that subdivision was approved by the local agency and recorded, with all of the conditions of that map remaining in effect after the conversion. Principles of real estate 1 practice exam flashcards quizlet. There has long been question, however, as to whether local agencies must also make the negative findings under government code. The sma allows a parcel map to be processed with fewer requirements and in a more streamlined manner than a tentative and final map, although local rules may not make this distinction. Generally accepted agricultural and management practices which may. Map act and related county ordinances, and must not cause substantial environmental damage. Read each question carefully to make sure you understand the type of answer required.
Parcel or final maps filed for record after their tentative map is deemed approved shall remain subject to all the mandatory requirements of this division and the map act, including map act sections 66473, 66473. The subdivision map act has potential implications for individuals who are financing, leasing or selling real estate in the state of california. California subdivision map act part 1 sirkinlaw apc. Subdivision and subdivided lands means any land which is divided or is proposed to be divided. Many aspiring brokers find that it is helpful to get an idea of their preparedness level before they begin the system. The act queensland is the only jurisdiction to apply a comprehensive registration system for engineers. Sample inventory and mapping of existing resources 40 acre site.
Ca state specific test and national ncees test over. Repeals subdivision map act and provides comprehensive revi. Georgia real estate exam prep pass your exam the first time. Start studying principles of real estate 1 practice exam. Regulation and control of the design and improvement of subdivisions are vested in. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision, the practice of land surveying shall exclude functions unique to engineering as specified by rules of the board. Thus, the subdivision map act does not restrict a municipal utility districts authority to require an easement as a condition of providing water service to a residential lot on a newlysubdivided parcel. Subdivision map act in california workshop descriptionagenda.
Land use 101 the basics of land use law for the general. Project coordination shall include the coordination of those technical submissions as prepared by others. Case clarifies californias subdivision map act requirements. The subdivision map act california government code division 2. Planning act subdivision and development regulations. The land surveyors act, subdivision map act, and other boring legal stuff presented by. There has long been question, however, as to whether local agencies must also make the negative findings under government code section 66474 to approve a parcel map. The agenda for this training varies from one datelocation to another. Conditions of approval will be added to the tentative map by the decision authority to ensure consistency with county and state requirements. In california, separate ownership of the individual uses within a vertical mixed use project may be established in two ways. The tentative map application process is the method for determining if a land division meets those requirements.
If you choose to use a calculator, be sure it is permitted, is working on test day, and has reliable batteries. Page 3 of 31 landlords property by the end of the lease unless the landlord requires that the improvement be removed. A at least five days prior to closing b at the time of loan approval c within three business days of loan application d no later than five days after the closing 22. We have experience with general plan changes, specific plans, rezonings, annexations, and other related permits and approvals required for the development of real property under the california subdivision map act. The professional engineers act institution of civil engineers. Ucla extension will offer a one day seminar, the subdivision map act. We have gathered 5,000 of the latest practice questions updated for 2020. Plans of subdivision and consolidation property and land titles. Ls act controls licensing and practice of land surveying.
A feesimple subdivision results in a separate indefeasible title for each lot created under the land title act. Learn key provisions of the map act, how it is applied in planning and development processes, recent legislative changes and new legal interpretations. Subdivision map act in california training class presented. A desk reference covering californias subdivision laws and processes curtin, daniel j on. We have experience with general plan changes, specific plans, rezonings, annexations, and other related permits and approvals required for the development of real property under the california subdivision. Any person practices land surveying when he professes to be a land surveyor or. Plans should be prepared by a licensed surveyor andor civil engineer. Subdivision map act as amended january 1, 2002 sections 66410 to 66499. Box 9098, santa rosa, california 954059990 phone 707 5786016 fax 7075784406 email. B no more than 49 percent of the shares in the project.
This reference contains a summary of the major provisions of californias subdividion map act, including changes in the law, recent court cases, and california attorney. Vested rights ordinarily, local governments can change land use rules and prevent the use of entitlements previously granted rezoning a map before it is constructed, e. This law, called the subdivision map act, has become. Subdivision map act uc davis continuing and professional. Subdivision map act planning, zoning and development laws 2012 187 requirements are met. Copies of signature omissions letters on final map 7. Explore both local agency and subdivider viewpoints and discuss legal and practical solutions.
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