A. Environmental Impact Analysis. After determination that a tentative map application is complete, the community development department shall comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with the time periods specified in subsection B of this section. The subdivider shall submit such data and information, as required by the director, to allow a determination on environmental review to be made in compliance with CEQA.

B. Time Period for Review. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21151.5 and subject to extension by mutual consent of the subdivider and the city:

C. If a negative declaration is required, the negative declaration shall be adopted within one hundred five days of the project application being accepted as complete.

D. Significant Natural Resources. Whenever a proposed subdivision contains significant natural resources (as defined by environmental assessment or local, state or federal designation), a plan for their protection and management shall be required as a condition of approval of the tentative map. Said plan shall be submitted for review and shall be approved prior to recordation of the final map or parcel map.

E. Sensitive Sites. Whenever a proposed subdivision contains unique areas of citywide significance, such as creeks, hillsides, wetlands, or other significant natural features, the dedication of said area to the public or some other assurance, as approved by the director and city attorney, for future protection may be required as a condition of approval.

F. Historic and Cultural Resources. Whenever a proposed subdivision contains archaeological artifacts, or historic or cultural resources pursuant to CEQA, a plan for the protection, restoration (if necessary), and management of said resource shall be required as a condition of approval of the tentative map. Such plan shall be submitted for review and shall be approved prior to recordation of the final subdivision map. (Ord. 1729 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023)