8-Phase Land

Subdivision Process

Phase 4

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Phase 4 - Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans Approval.

The Tentative Map package has now been submitted.  Phase 4 is also known as the Land Use Entitlement phase and can be very complex.  During this phase all of the technical documents and proposed merits of the project are reviewed by your local municipality.

 The time-frame for this phase typically ranges from 6 - 8 months.  Complex or controversial projects can take much longer to approve.

Phase 4 - Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans Approval.

The Tentative Map package has now been submitted.  Phase 4 is also known as the Land Use Entitlement phase and can be very complex.  During this phase all of the technical documents and proposed merits of the project are reviewed by your local municipality.

 The time-frame for this phase typically ranges from 6 - 8 months.  Complex or controversial projects can take much longer to approve.

Phase 4 - Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans Approval.

The Tentative Map package has now been submitted.  Phase 4 is also known as the Land Use Entitlement phase and can be very complex.  During this phase all of the technical documents and proposed merits of the project are reviewed by your local municipality.

 The time-frame for this phase typically ranges from 6 - 8 months.  Complex or controversial projects can take much longer to approve.

Initial Application Deemed Complete

Your local municipality has 30 days to deem the application complete or incomplete.  If incomplete, you will be required to provide additional information until the municipality deems the application complete.  Once the project has been deemed complete the review process formally begins.

Initial Application Deemed Complete

Your local municipality has 30 days to deem the application complete or incomplete.  If incomplete, you will be required to provide additional information until the municipality deems the application complete.  Once the project has been deemed complete the review process formally begins.

Initial Application Deemed Complete

Your local municipality has 30 days to deem the application complete or incomplete.  If incomplete, you will be required to provide additional information until the municipality deems the application complete.  Once the project has been deemed complete the review process formally begins.

Municipality Comments Planning, Building, Fire, etc.

The reviewing municipal agencies provide “Plan Check Comments” of the Tentative Map documents.

Municipality Comments Planning, Building, Fire, etc.

The reviewing municipal agencies provide “Plan Check Comments” of the Tentative Map documents.

Municipality Comments Planning, Building, Fire, etc.

The reviewing municipal agencies provide “Plan Check Comments” of the Tentative Map documents.

YES

This is a major milestone in the subdivision process.

Continue the project with Phase 5.

YES

This is a major milestone in the subdivision process.

Continue the project with Phase 5.

YES

This is a major milestone in the subdivision process.

Continue the project with Phase 5.

Revise Plans & Resubmit

You will be required to address any issues identified during the review process.  Comments can be simple or complex depending upon the scope and size of the project.

For simple projects, modifications may take a week or so to complete. For complex projects it could take months to respond.  Modifications to the documents are made by the technical design consultants.

Revise Plans & Resubmit

You will be required to address any issues identified during the review process.  Comments can be simple or complex depending upon the scope and size of the project.

For simple projects, modifications may take a week or so to complete. For complex projects it could take months to respond.  Modifications to the documents are made by the technical design consultants.

Revise Plans & Resubmit

You will be required to address any issues identified during the review process.  Comments can be simple or complex depending upon the scope and size of the project.

For simple projects, modifications may take a week or so to complete. For complex projects it could take months to respond.  Modifications to the documents are made by the technical design consultants.

Application Approved?

Your project has been through the public hearing process.  Has your application been approved? (Y/N)

Application Approved?

Your project has been through the public hearing process.  Has your application been approved? (Y/N)

Application Approved?

Your project has been through the public hearing process.  Has your application been approved? (Y/N)

NO

Terminate Project

NO

Terminate Project

NO

Terminate Project

Public Hearing & Appeal Process

All subdivisions require a public hearing. Simple projects may have a single public hearing, whereas complex projects may have numerous hearings.  Neighbors of the project have the opportunity to speak in favor of or opposition to your proposed project.  This is when a good neighborhood outreach strategy can really help you!


There are two outcomes of the Public Hearing Process:

  • Project approved with acceptable conditions.
  • Project denied.

The initial public hearing decision may be appealed by any applicant or opponent of the project.  If that is the case, your project will then be heard by the Final Decision-Making Authority, i.e., your City Council, or Board of Supervisors, etc.

Public Hearing & Appeal Process

All subdivisions require a public hearing. Simple projects may have a single public hearing, whereas complex projects may have numerous hearings.  Neighbors of the project have the opportunity to speak in favor of or opposition to your proposed project.  This is when a good neighborhood outreach strategy can really help you!


There are two outcomes of the Public Hearing Process:

  • Project approved with acceptable conditions.
  • Project denied.

The initial public hearing decision may be appealed by any applicant or opponent of the project.  If that is the case, your project will then be heard by the Final Decision-Making Authority, i.e., your City Council, or Board of Supervisors, etc.

Public Hearing & Appeal Process

All subdivisions require a public hearing. Simple projects may have a single public hearing, whereas complex projects may have numerous hearings.  Neighbors of the project have the opportunity to speak in favor of or opposition to your proposed project.  This is when a good neighborhood outreach strategy can really help you!


There are two outcomes of the Public Hearing Process:

  • Project approved with acceptable conditions.
  • Project denied.

The initial public hearing decision may be appealed by any applicant or opponent of the project.  If that is the case, your project will then be heard by the Final Decision-Making Authority, i.e., your City Council, or Board of Supervisors, etc.

End of Contract

With approval of the Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans, the contract for Phase 4 is complete. 

End of Contract

With approval of the Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans, the contract for Phase 4 is complete. 

End of Contract

With approval of the Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans, the contract for Phase 4 is complete. 

Phase 5

Decision Time, Final 'GO or 'NO GO'

Phase 5

Decision Time, Final 'GO or 'NO GO'

Phase 5

Decision Time, Final 'GO or 'NO GO'

Comments and revisions may cause delays and/or additional costs

Comments and revisions may cause delays and/or additional costs

Phase 4 Steps

  • Phase 4 - Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans Approval.

    The Tentative Map package has now been submitted.  Phase 4 is also known as the Land Use Entitlement phase and can be very complex.  During this phase all of the technical documents and proposed merits of the project are reviewed by your local municipality.

    The time-frame for this phase typically ranges from 6 - 8 months.  Complex or controversial projects can take much longer to approve.

  • Initial Application Deemed Complete

    Your local municipality has 30 days to deem the application complete or incomplete.  If incomplete, you will be required to provide additional information until the municipality deems the application complete.  Once the project has been deemed complete the review process formally begins.

  • Municipality Comments Planning, Building, Fire, etc.

    The reviewing municipal agencies provide “Plan Check Comments” of the Tentative Map documents.

  • Revise Plans & Resubmit

    You will be required to address any issues identified during the review process.  Comments can be simple or complex depending upon the scope and size of the project.

    For simple projects, modifications may take a week or so to complete. For complex projects it could take months to respond.  Modifications to the documents are made by the technical design consultants.

  • Public Hearing & Appeal Process

    All subdivisions require a public hearing. Simple projects may have a single public hearing, whereas complex projects may have numerous hearings.  Neighbors of the project have the opportunity to speak in favor of or opposition to your proposed project.  This is when a good neighborhood outreach strategy can really help you!

    There are two outcomes of the Public Hearing Process:

    • Project approved with acceptable conditions.
    • Project denied.

    The initial public hearing decision may be appealed by any applicant or opponent of the project.  If that is the case, your project will then be heard by the Final Decision-Making Authority, i.e., your City Council, or Board of Supervisors, etc.

  • Application Approved?

    Your project has been through the public hearing process.  Has your application been approved? (Y/N)

  • YES

    This is a major milestone in the subdivision process! 
    Continue project with Phase 5

  • NO

    Terminate Project

  • End of Contract

    With approval of the Tentative Map and Site Improvement Plans, the contract for Phase 4 is complete. 

  • Phase 5

    Decision Time, Final “GO” or “NO-GO”


    GO TO PHRASE 5

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