California Subdivision Map Act and the Development Process
California Subdivision Map Act and the Development Process
Published September 2026
This new, third edition, authored by Matthew S. Gray and Garrett Colli of Ashurst Perkins Coie, builds on the strong foundations laid by prior editions, and offers a roadmap for compliance with the detail-oriented procedures of the Subdivision Map Act. This edition features more robust, centralized guidance on topics that have grown in importance and arise more frequently for practitioners in this area.
- This includes new or expanded coverage on:
Urban lot splits, particularly newer legislation on accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units - The impact of state environmental laws like the California Environmental Quality Act on development projects
- The attorney’s role in map application and vesting
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- History, Purpose, and Preemption
- Subdivisions Covered by Subdivision Map Act
- Determining Which Map Is Required
- Coordinating Map Act Approvals With Other Land Use Authorizations
- Processing Subdivision Maps: Attorney's Role
- Regulation of Subdivisions: The Police Power, Dedication, and Impact Fees
- Acquiring Vested Rights
- Map Conditions
- Map Approvals and Denials
- Map Standards and Requirements
- Enforcement
- Reversions and Exclusions
- Judicial Review
Authors
Authors
- Daniel J. Curtin, Jr.
- Robert E. Merritt
- Curtis C. Sproul
Update Authors
- Matthew S. Gray
- Garret Colli
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