§ 700-130. STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS

(a)

Prior to the submittal of a tentative map for a subdivision, an application for a site evaluation shall be made and site approval received for each parcel within a proposed subdivision, unless parcels in the proposed subdivision will be connected to a public sewer system or a parcel is granted an exemption under Section 700-130-G.

(b)

Prior to the approval of a lot line adjustment, an application for a site evaluation shall be made and site approval received for each of the adjusted parcels. The LA may waive this requirement if the proposed lot line adjustment does not impact any existing OSS and replacement area, or adjust a parcel so that the minimum requirements of this Ordinance cannot be met.

(c)

Site evaluations for subdivisions and lot line adjustments utilizing individual on-site sewage systems shall include a minimum of two representative soil logs for each proposed or adjusted parcel. The test holes shall be prepared in accordance with Section 700-090.

(d)

Applications for a site evaluation on a proposed subdivision or lot line adjustment must include a scaled drawing of the property which shows the location of:

(1)

Proposed parcel boundary lines;

(2)

Natural topography and landscape features;

(3)

Existing and proposed OSS;

(4)

Existing structures and encumbrances;

(5)

Existing and proposed wells; and

(6)

Surface water.

(e)

If alternative systems are proposed for a subdivision or a lot line adjustment, sufficient design information that includes the specific site location for both primary and replacement systems shall be provided to the LA for review to determine if the minimum requirements of this [Chapter] can be met.

(f)

If alternative systems are proposed for a subdivision, the LA shall require specific language to be recorded on or with the parcel map or final map addressing the special design considerations and/or system design requirements.

(g)

For those parcels in agriculturally designated areas and in the Ag/Open Space area of FPARC proposed solely for agricultural use or other open space uses that do not generate sewage or wastewater regulated by the Department or the RWQCB, and meeting the minimum parcel size of 20 or 80 acres for the applicable soil type (i.e., orchard or field crop), established in the Sutter County General Plan 2015 Policy Document, an exemption to the requirements of Section 700-130-A may be provided by the LA if the following condition is met:

(1)

A note is recorded on or with the parcel map or final map stating that a site evaluation to determine the suitability of the proposed parcel(s) for utilizing an on-site sewage system has not been conducted nor shall any use be permitted that generates sewage or wastewater regulated by the Department or the RWQCB unless all requirements of this [Chapter], or any amendments thereto in effect at the time of development are met.

(h)

If individual wells are proposed for the subdivision, a 100 foot protection zone shall be established around each existing and proposed well site. The proposed well location(s) must minimize development impacts on surrounding parcels.

(i)

Subsequent changes to the site or soil conditions after the completion of the site evaluation may result in approval revocation or the inability to obtain site approval for the installation of an OSS.

(j)

When an OSS is proposed, the minimum net land area and Minimum Usable Sewage Disposal Area (MUSDA) are contained in Table III. Table III applies to any development including, but not limited to, subdivisions, lot line adjustments, non-residential facilities, and single-family residences for which an OSS is proposed.

(k)

The LA may waive the minimum net land area requirements of Section 700-130-J for lot line adjustments on nonconforming lots or existing lots created prior to the adoption of this [Chapter].

Table III Minimum Net Land Area Required Per Equivalent Dwelling Unit
Soil Type	Water Supply		MUSDA (square feet)
	Public	Private (Well)
1	18,000 square feet	1 acre	6,000
2	20,000 square feet	1 acre	8,000
3	25,000 square feet	1.5 acre	10,000
4	30,000 square feet	1.5 acres	12,000
5	1 acre	2 acres	20,000
6	2 acres	3 acres	30,000

 

(Ord. No. 1632, § 1, 3-28-2017)