Chapter 17.20
FINAL MAP
Sections:
17.20.020 Required information.
17.20.030 Record of easements.
17.20.040 Required surveying data.
17.20.070 Surveying data for lots.
17.20.130 Procedure for filing.
17.20.140 City engineer’s endorsement.
17.20.150 Certificate of title.
17.20.160 Guarantee of performance.
17.20.010 Preparing.
After the approval of a tentative map by the council, the subdivider may cause a final map to be prepared in accordance with a completed survey of the subdivision and in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map, and in full compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and all ordinances of the city. (Ord. 182 § 5.01, 1966)
17.20.020 Required information.
The final map shall contain the following information:
(1) If more than three sheets are used, an index, showing entire subdivision of lots numbered consecutively, shall be included;
(2) Title, number of tract, date, north point and scale;
(3) Description of land included;
(4) Location and names without abbreviations, of all:
(A) Proposed streets and alleys,
(B) Proposed public areas and easements,
(C) Adjoining streets;
(5) Dimensions in feet and decimals of a foot;
(6) Dimensions of all lots;
(7) Each lot shall be numbered; each block may be lettered or numbered. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet;
(8) Centerline data on streets, alleys and easements, including bearings and distances. (Ord. 182 § 5.02, 1966)
17.20.030 Record of easements.
(a) The final map shall show the centerline data, width and side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject.
(b) Easements shall be clearly labeled and identified with respect to the use for which intended and if already of record proper reference to the records given.
(c) Public easements shall be dedicated and so indicated in the certificate of dedication.
(d) At the time the subdivider presents the final map, there shall be presented certificates executed respectively, by the various public utility companies authorized to serve in the area of the subdivision, certifying that satisfactory provisions have been executed and delivered to the certifying companies for recording. Easements for public utility companies shall be designated on the final map as “Easements for Public Utilities” and shall be reserved for the use and benefit of, and the conveyance to, the several public utility companies which are authorized to serve in the subdivision. (Ord. 182 § 5.03, 1966)
17.20.040 Required surveying data.
Each final map shall have indicated thereon the following:
(1) Radius, tangent, arc, and central angle of curves;
(2) Suitable primary survey control points:
(A) Section corners,
(B) Monuments (existing outside of subdivision);
(3) Location of all permanent monuments within subdivision;
(4) Ties to any city or county boundary lines involved;
(5) Ties to and name of adjacent subdivisions;
(6) Ties to any existing city streets, alleys, easements, adjacent to the subdivision;
(7) Required certificates. (Ord. 182 § 5.04, 1966)
17.20.050 Size and content.
(a) The final map shall be clearly and legibly delineated upon tracing cloth of good quality. All lines, letters, figures, certificates, acknowledgements and signatures shall be made in black water-proof India ink, except that affidavits, certificates and acknowledgements may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with black opaque ink.
(b) The size of each sheet shall be eighteen by twenty six inches;
(c) A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch.
(d) The scale of the map shall be large enough to show all details clearly and not less than one hundred feet to the inch.
(e) Each sheet shall be numbered, the relation of one sheet to another clearly shown, and the number of sheets used shall be set forth on each sheet.
(f) The tract number, scale, north point and sheet number shall be shown on each sheet of the final map.
(g) The boundary line of the subdivision shall be bordered by a one-eighth inch wide blue tint which tint shall not obliterate lines and figures. (Ord. 182 § 5.05, 1966)
17.20.060 Title sheet.
(a) The title sheet of each final map of a subdivision shall contain a title consisting of the number, name or other designation of the subdivision together with the words “In the city of Cerritos” or “Partly within the city of Cerritos and partly in (unincorporated territory or other city)”.
(b) Below the title shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to subdivisions or to section surveys.
(c) Reference to tracts and subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records, with complete references to proper book and page of the record.
(d) Title sheet shall show, in addition, the basis of bearings, the number of lots, and the acreage of the tract.
(e) Maps filed for purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage shall be conspicuously marked under the title “The purpose of this map is a reversion to acreage”. (Ord. 182 § 5.06, 1966)
17.20.070 Surveying data for lots.
(a) Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of each line.
(b) Dimensions of lots shall be the net dimensions.
(c) No ditto marks shall be used.
(d) Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to nearest hundredth. (Ord. 182 § 5.07, 1966)
17.20.080 Survey data.
(a) The final map shall show the center lines of all streets; length, tangents, radii and central angles or radial bearings of all curves, the total width of each street, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedication and the width of each side of the center line; also, the width of rights-of-way of railroads, flood control or drainage channels and all easements.
(b) Surveys in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps as in this chapter provided shall be made in accordance with standard practices and principles for land surveying. A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivisions and all lots and blocks shall close. (Ord. 182 § 5.08, 1966)
17.20.090 Existing monuments.
(a) The final map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments or other evidence was found on the ground which were used as ties to determine the boundaries of the tract.
(b) The corners of adjoining subdivisions or portions thereof shall be identified and ties shown. (Ord. 182 § 5.09, 1966)
17.20.100 New monuments.
(a) In making the survey for the subdivision, the surveyor shall set sufficient permanent monuments so that the survey or any part thereof may be readily retraced. Such monuments shall generally be placed at angle points on the exterior boundary lines of the tract, and at intersections of center lines of streets and at beginning of curves and end of curves and center lines. Stakes set at lot corners will not be considered permanent. The character, type and positions of all monuments shall be noted on the map. Front lot corners shall be chiseled “+” offset into sidewalk 6.
(b) All permanent monuments required to be set shall conform to the requirements of the city engineer. (Ord. 182 § 5.10, 1966)
17.20.110 Established lines.
(a) Whenever the city engineer has established the centerline of a street or alley such data shall be considered in making the surveys and in preparing the final map, and all monuments found shall be indicated and proper references made to field books or maps of public record, relating to the monuments. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated.
(b) The final map shall show city boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in. (Ord. 182 § 5.11, 1966)
17.20.120 Lot numbers.
(a) The lots shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number 1, with no omissions or duplications.
(b) Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet.
(c) Block numbers may be used, but are not preferred. They shall be consecutively numbered in the same manner as required for numbering lots or they may be lettered in alphabetical sequence beginning with the letter “A”.
(d) Lots within each block shall be numbered as herein provided for subdivisions where blocks are not employed. (Ord. 182 § 5.12, 1966)
17.20.130 Procedure for filing.
(a) After receipt of the report of the council approving or conditionally approving the tentative map, the subdivider may, within one year from the date of the approval, prepare, file and record a final map as herein provided. If the final map is not recorded within one year from the date of the approval of the tentative map, the map shall be considered abandoned except that upon request of the developer, the city council may grant an extension not to exceed one year.
(b) For purposes of filing a final map, the subdivider shall submit to the city engineer an original final map tracing and four blue line prints thereof. One blue line shall be returned to the subdivider after showing thereon corrections, if any, or a statement by the city engineer that the map is correct. The three remaining copies shall be retained for other departmental purposes. When the map is found to be correct, the final map tracing shall be certified by the city engineer and the city clerk. After recording, the subdivider shall provide one mylar duplicate of the subdivision which shall be permanently filed with the city engineer.
(c) If the final map as submitted conforms substantially in every respect to the requirements of the council pertaining to the tentative map, and no new features have been added which have not been approved by the planning commission and council, such fact shall be reported to the council and the city engineer, and the city clerk may certify the map in behalf of the city. If the final map does not so conform, such fact, and the nature of the nonconforming features shall be reported to the council.
(d) When requested, traverse sheets and work sheets showing the closure of the exterior boundaries of each irregular block and lot shall be provided. (Ord. 182 § 5.13, 1966)
17.20.140 City engineer’s endorsement.
After receiving copies of the final map, the city engineer shall examine the map as to sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgements, correctness of surveying data, mathematical data and computations and such other matters as require checking to insure compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and of this title. If the final map is found to be in compliance with this title, the city engineer shall endorse his approval thereon. (Ord. 182 § 5.15, 1966)
17.20.150 Certificate of title.
Each subdivision map shall be accompanied by satisfactory evidence of title. (Ord. 182 § 5.16, 1966)
17.20.160 Guarantee of performance.
If such improvement work be not completed satisfactorily before the final map is recorded the owner or owners of the subdivision shall, immediately prior to recordation of the final map, enter as contractor into an agreement with the city whereby in consideration of the acceptance by the city of the street and easements offered for dedication, the contractor agrees to complete the work, within the time specified in the agreement.
The subdivider shall:
(1) File with the city clerk surety bonds in such an amount as the city engineer shall estimate and determine to be necessary to provide all improvements required to be done by the subdivider, which surety bond shall be executed by the subdivider as principal, and a corporation authorized so to act under the laws of the state of California, as surety, the same to be payable to the city of Cerritos, California, and to be conditioned upon the faithful performance and payment of labor and materials furnished of any and all work required to be done by the subdivider. The bond shall be further conditioned to the effect that should the subdivider fail to complete all work required to be done by him within a specified reasonable time, the city may, at its option, cause all required work to be done and the parties executing the bond shall be firmly bound for the payment of all necessary costs therefore (in the case of the surety not exceeding the amount of the bond). The bonds shall be in amounts of one hundred percent of the city engineer’s cost estimated to guarantee faithful performance and fifty percent to guarantee payment of labor and materials;
(2) Enter into contract with the city to complete such improvement within a specified reasonable time after the approval and recordation of the final map. The subdividers obligations under such contract shall be secured in such an amount as the city engineer shall estimate and determine will be necessary to provide all the improvements required to be done by subdivider, by the deposit with the city treasurer, of money or of negotiable bonds, of the kind approved by law for securing deposits of public money. When approved by the city attorney a nonrevocable letter of credit may be used. Should the subdivider fail to complete all such work required within a specified reasonable time, the city may, at its option, cause all required work to be done and the money or bonds of the deposit shall be firmly bound for the payment of all necessary costs therefore in such case, the city treasurer shall pay to the city out of the moneys and bonds on deposit all costs and expenses incurred and expended by the city in causing any and all such required work to be done and to secure the cost of which said deposit was made, upon the filing by the city engineer with the city treasurer of a statement signed by him that all the work required under the contract to the extent that the cost of the work was covered by the deposit has been completed, together with a statement of costs and expenses incurred and expended by the city therefor; or
(3) Enter into a contract with the city, secured by a faithful performance bond approved by the council, and in accordance with all of the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, thereunto appertaining, for the construction and completion of the improvements under an appropriate special assessment act by the formation of a special assessment district covering the subdivision or part thereof.
Every surety bond furnished and every contract under which a deposit is made to secure and guarantee the construction of the improvements required to be done by subdivider shall further provide that the surety continue to be firmly bound (up to the amount of the bond or deposit) under a continuing obligation for the payment of all necessary costs and expenses that may be incurred or expended by the city in causing any and all such required work to be done, and that the surety or depositor, respectively, assents to any lawful extensions of time within which to construct and complete such improvements that may be granted to the subdivider.
A guarantee for the construction and completion of improvements, in the form provided in subdivisions (1), (2), or (3) of this section shall be waived under any condition. (Ord. 182 § 5.17, 1966)