A “parcel map” is a land division map processed through the Planning and Natural Resources Department resulting in the creation of four (4) or fewer lots, which is specifically authorized by the State Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 18.25 of the Kern County Land Division Ordinance. In the case of commercial, industrial, and agricultural zoned…

Applications for a parcel map may be obtained at the Planning and Natural Resources Department public counter, mailed upon request, or downloaded from the Department web site. A licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer will submit the application on behalf of the property owner. Due to the technical nature of the mapping process, state law…

An applicant can expect to receive an initial written response within 30 days of submittal of the application for preliminary review. Once the application is deemed complete and formally accepted, action to conditionally approve or deny the map will occur within fifty (50) calendar days. However, if an environmental study is required, this processing time…