§ 92-10.006. Map check by private entity; special checking fee.

(a)

At the time a subdivider files an application for a tentative subdivision map with the community development department, the subdivider may request that the department estimate the time required to check the map based on the current workload and staffing level. If the subdivider desires faster processing of his or her map, he or she may request that the county con- tract or employ a private entity or persons on a temporary basis to process the tentative map and provide a recommendation for the decision-making body. The county need not enter into such a contract or employ such persons if it determines either that (a) no such entities or persons are available or qualified to perform such services, or (b) the department staff would be able to perform such services in a more rapid fashion than would any available and qualified persons or entities.

(b)

Any such entity or persons employed by the county shall, pursuant to an agreement, perform all functions necessary to check tentative maps and to comply with other requirements imposed pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act and this title, except those functions reserved by this chapter to the director of community development or the board of supervisors, including the approval or denial of such maps.

(c)

The subdivider shall pay a special premium fee in an amount necessary to defray costs directly attributable to employing or con- tracting the entities or persons performing services pursuant to this section. The premium fee shall be in addition to the application fees established by the county.

(d)

The director of community development is authorized to enter into and sign, on behalf of the county, agreements with subdividers and with entities and persons to carry out this section.

(Ord. 90-120 § 2).