A. The City Council shall hold a noticed public hearing to consider the tentative map and the action of the Planning Commission. The City Council shall conduct the hearing within 30 days after the action of the Planning Commission, unless a later date is agreed to by the subdivider. The City Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map within 10 days following the hearing.

B. The City Council shall make findings and approve, conditionally approve or deny the tentative map. The City Council may impose reasonable conditions for approval of the tentative map and may, in its discretion, deny approval of the map if such conditions cannot be met.

C. If, during City Council review, the City Council determines that the design of the subdivision has been substantially changed since review by the Planning Commission, the City Council may refer the revised subdivision to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendations. In such case, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the subdivision without prejudice or allow the subdivider to withdraw the original application and resubmit the revised design.

D. Copies of the approved tentative map shall remain on file in the Planning Department office.