§ 8205-5.4. Deferral of decisions.

The Planning Director may defer to the Planning Commission a decision on a tentative parcel map for any subdivision described in subsections (a) through (e), and the Planning Director shall to the extent necessary to comply with Section 8111-1.2.1 of this Code defer to the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors a decision on a tentative parcel map for any subdivision described in subsection (f). The body to which a decision is deferred pursuant to this Section shall hold the public hearing and make all required findings and decisions as provided in Section 8205-5.3 of this Code. Decisions on only the following subdivisions may be deferred:

(a)

Subdivisions which may result in significant adverse environmental impacts which cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels;

(Am. Ord. 4083—12/20/94)

(b)

Subdivisions which involve substantial controversy;

(c)

Subdivisions which are in conflict with County policies, or would necessitate the establishment of new policies;

(d)

Subdivisions which may be precedent-setting;

(e)

Subdivisions which the Planning Director determines should be reviewed by the Planning Commission in order to best protect the public welfare; or

(f)

Subdivisions which lie wholly or partially within an R-P-D Zone.

(Add. Ord. 4083—12/20/94)