A. Each subdivider shall file or cause to be filed such copies of the tentative map as may be required by the planning director with the planning director of the city of Bakersfield, California.

B. Every person submitting a tentative map shall pay a processing fee as set by city council resolution.

C. The copies of the tentative maps shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal from the subdivider or authorized representative specifying all documents or papers being filed, including required information not shown on the map, and such other information and documentation as may be required by the planning director.

D. Every person submitting a tentative map shall also submit copies of a preliminary title report, or other similar document acceptable by, and as required by, the planning director, dated no more than sixty days prior to the subdivision application submittal date covering all easements, ownerships and title with respect to all lots or parcels of the subdivision, including mineral owners and lessees of record.

E. Every person submitting a tentative map shall also submit two sets of postage prepaid, unsealed envelopes addressed to all mineral owners and lessees of record appearing on the title report as shown in the state of California Department of Conservation, Geological Energy Management Division (herein referred to as CalGEM) records as operators who have not waived their right of surface entry underlying the subdivision. The applicant shall submit a copy of the letter from CalGEM or copy of records from the CalGEM website identifying the operator of record, if any, with the subdivision application. The letter or website records from CalGEM shall be dated no more than thirty days prior to the subdivision application submitted and shall list the name of operator of record and their addresses as shown in CalGEM’s records or a written statement from CalGEM that there is no party of record with CalGEM relative to the site.

F. A request for waiver of signatures pursuant to Section 16.20.060 shall accompany a tentative map submittal. The request for waiver of signatures shall be in typed letter form addressed to the city of Bakersfield and shall describe the ordinance provisions under which the waiver of signatures is being requested and the nature and location of the project, including a tract or parcel map number and a clearly drawn location map of the project area.

G. Every person submitting a tentative parcel map who desires consideration of deferral and waiver of any improvements in accordance with Section 16.32.080 shall submit a written request which details what deferrals and waivers are requested for consideration with justification for each requested deferral and waiver.

H. Every person submitting a tentative map who desires modification of standards required in Chapter 16.28 of this code shall submit a written request for the modification. The request shall detail each substandard design feature, the applicable ordinance section, and justification for each request. A diagram showing typical setbacks and building envelopes may also be required.

I. Every person submitting an optional design subdivision shall also submit a letter of justification.

J. The subdivider shall specify in a statement the intent to file multiple final maps.

K. Every person submitting a tentative map and requesting private streets shall make a specific request for each deviation, with a citation to the pertinent ordinance or standard requirement from which a deviation is requested and submit cross sections of the private streets and other appropriate details shown on the tentative map for all the requested deviations.

L. Every person submitting a tentative map shall submit a completed indemnification agreement as allowed by Map Act Section 66474.9, in the form approved by the city attorney.

M. A tentative map submittal shall include a completed mitigation measures agreement form, if applicable.

N. Information set forth in Section 16.16.030 which may not practicably be shown on the map shall be contained in a statement accompanying the tentative map.

O. The applicant shall file a completed application for a tentative map, together with any required fees, preliminary title report, or other similar document acceptable by the planning director, and required data, information, and documentation. The determination of completeness shall be made by the planning director. (Ord. 5090 § 1, 2022; Ord. 4966 § 1, 2019; Ord. 4843 § 1, 2016; Ord. 4232 § 1, 2005; Ord. 4153 § 1, 2003; Ord. 4059 § 2, 2002; Ord. 4004 § 4, 2001; Ord. 3748 § 5, 1997; Ord. 3599 § 1, 1994; Ord. 3515 § 1, 1993)