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What is a parcel map (PM)?

Kern Co Planning — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:58:58 +0000

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 property, more than four lots can be created by parcel map. Those exceptions can be determined from the list of exceptions for processing subdivision tract maps in Section 18.15.020 of the Kern County Land Division Ordinance.

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What are the submittal requirements for a parcel map?

Kern Co Planning — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:58:34 +0000

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 requires that the parcel map be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer licensed to survey in California.
Once an application is submitted, it will be reviewed to determine if it is complete. An application package will consist of the following:

Application form, signed by the owners and agent/representative;
One (1) copy of a preliminary title report (less than thirty (90) days old);
Two (2) copies of the proposed parcel map, prepared by a land surveyor or engineer;
Hazardous Waste Site Verification Statement; and
Preliminary review fee.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that an environmental study be prepared for some types of projects. Often, parcel maps are found to be exempt from CEQA; however, some parcel maps require a more extensive environmental review. The environmental study can take the form of a Negative Declaration, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, or an Environmental Impact Report. If the Planning and Community Development Director determines that an environmental study will be required, the applicant will be required to submit a completed Environmental Information Form.

Technical reports may also be required. These may include: a biota report, a cultural resources survey, a soils report, a geologic hazard report, and a groundwater analysis, among other studies/reports. These studies will be used to assess the existing physical condition of the property and to determine the impacts the parcel map may have upon the environment.

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How long does it take to process a parcel map?

Kern Co Planning — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:58:14 +0000

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 is lengthened considerably. (Typically, ninety (90) to one hundred and twenty (120) days are added onto the process.) Once a parcel map is tentatively approved, processing of the final parcel map varies. It is dependent upon you and your surveyor’s or engineer’s ability to satisfy the conditions of approval and record the map. Once the parcel map is recorded, the property is subdivided; the land division has occurred. It will often take several weeks for the County’s records (Assessor’s maps, Surveyor’s case maps, etc.) to be updated to reflect the new subdivision.

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