§ 18.12.100. Planning commission approval.

A.

The planning commission shall determine whether the tentative map is in conformity with the provisions of law and of this title, and upon that basis within thirty days after the filing of the tentative map approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the same and shall report such action direct to the subdivider and shall also transmit to the city engineer a copy of the tentative map, and a memorandum setting forth the action of the commission thereon.

B.

The planning commission may require the subdivider to dedicate suitable areas for the parks and playgrounds and set aside areas for schools and other public building sites that will be required for the use of the population which is intended to occupy the subdivision under the plan of proposed property uses therein. In all cases the planning commission shall suggest to the subdivider such measures as will make for excellence of residential, commercial, or industrial development.

C.

The planning commission may refuse to approve a tentative map when the only practical use which can be made of the property proposed to be subdivided, is a use prohibited by ordinance or law or if the property is deemed unhealthful or unfit for human habitation or occupancy by the health officer of the city.

(Prior code § 9202.2-6.)