Subdivision Review

A copy of all tentative subdivision maps must be submitted to DWR for review. A fee of $150 plus $1 per lot is required for review of this map. At the time the final subdivision map is submitted to DWR for approval a valid will-serve letter from the water purveyor is required. The fee for review of a final subdivision map is $100 regardless of the number of lots.

• Is there sufficient water for the subdivision
• Is it for the correct manner of use
• Is the subdivision within the correct place of use and if not, is there an expansion of the service area pending
• Verify surface water rights versus groundwater
• Check for decreed water
• Verify water agreements between purveyors
• Check for drought factors
• Verify PUC water use duties dependent on lot size
• Is a relinquishment of water rights for domestic well subdivisions required

Statutes Related to Subdivisions