SEC. 1323. TENTATIVE MAP DOCUMENTS.
§ 1323
Applicants seeking to subdivide property in San Francisco must submit a written statement with their tentative map that describes the existing property use, proposed subdivision details, planned improvements, the type of map they intend to file, any requested variances or exceptions, and a certification about their rights in common areas; they must also submit environmental evaluation data on City forms or in a format compliant with California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
When someone wants to divide a property into smaller lots or units, they need to submit documents with their application. The written statement must explain what's currently on the property, how many new lots or units they're creating and what they'll be used for, what new buildings or improvements they plan to build and when, whether they're filing a Final Map or Parcel Map, what special exceptions they're asking for, and a promise that they won't keep ownership of any shared areas or facilities unless they also own one of the new units themselves. They also have to provide information about environmental impacts using the city's official forms or in a format that meets California environmental law requirements.
- Complex:The section involves multiple cross-references to map types (Final Map vs. Parcel Map), environmental review frameworks (CEQA), and the certification language in subsection (a)(6) is dense and negatively constructed, making it harder for non-lawyers to parse.
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Official text
(a) Statement. A written statement shall contain the following information:
(1) Existing use or uses of the property, including whether or not there are existing tenancies and the conditions and terms thereof;
(2) Description of the proposed subdivision, including the number of lots or units, their sizes and intended uses, nature of the development, and the total area of the development represented by each use;
(3) The improvements proposed to be constructed or installed and the tentative schedule for the start and completion thereof;
(4) Whether the subdivider intends to file a Final Map or a Parcel Map;
(5) Description of variances and exceptions that are requested; and
(6) Certification that the subdivider or his or her agent shall not retain any right, title or interest in any common area or areas or facilities of the subdivision and its amenities, except those common areas in which the subdivider retains an individual interest by virtue of ownership of one or more of the units.
(b) Environmental Evaluation Data. Data shall be supplied on the appropriate City Planning forms for an Environmental Impact Evaluation or in appropriate format to satisfy requirements for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Amended by Ord. 337-79, App. 7/6/79)