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26.12.040 UNDER FIVE LOTS—UNDER FIVE ACRES.

(a) A subdivider proposing a subdivision that would create the following shall apply for either a tentative parcel map pursuant to Chapter 26.56 or a tentative map pursuant to Chapter 26.48:

(1) Four or fewer lots;

(2) Four or fewer condominiums as defined in the Civil Code;

(3) A community apartment project containing four or fewer parcels;

(4) The conversion of a dwelling to a stock cooperative containing four or fewer dwelling units; or

(5) Any number of lots but involving total acreage of less than five (5) acres; all of the proposed lots will face on an existing dedicated and improved street complying with all requirements of the City; and no new streets, street improvements, easements, or dedications are needed because of the proposed subdivision.

Notwithstanding this Subsection, in all conversions of a dwelling, community apartment project, or a stock cooperative to a condominium, regardless of the number of lots, parcels, condominiums, or dwelling units involved, a tentative and final subdivision map shall be required.

(b) All subdivisions not permitted by the filing of a parcel map pursuant to this Section or lot line adjustment shall require tentative and final subdivision maps pursuant to this Title.