CHAPTER 13.12
FINAL MAPS
SECTION:
13.12.010: Compliance With State And Local Regulations
13.12.020: Application And Filing
13.12.030: Filing Final Map And Other Instruments
13.12.040: Condition Of Final Map
13.12.050: Information Required On Maps
13.12.060: City Clerk Transmittal
13.12.080: Agreement For Improvements
13.12.100: Time Extensions And Progress Payments
13.12.110: Special Assessment Proceedings; Reduction Of Security
13.12.120: Construction Of Utilities
13.12.010 COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
Whenever final maps are required pursuant to the provisions of the subdivision map act,1 the form, content, certification, filing, processing, approval, conditional approval or disapproval thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions of that act and the provisions supplementary thereto set forth in this chapter. (1972 Code § 16.12.010)
13.12.020 APPLICATION AND FILING:
A. Survey; Filing: After the approval or conditional approval of a tentative map, and prior to the expiration of the same, the subdivider may cause the subdivision or any part thereof to be surveyed, and may file with the city council for approval a final map conforming to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map. At the time of filing, all required certificates on said final map must have been signed, and where necessary, acknowledged. The date the map shall be deemed filed with the city council is the date on which the city clerk receives the map.
B. Failure To Record: Any failure to record a final map prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall terminate all proceedings. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be submitted and approved, or conditionally approved, by the city council. (1972 Code § 16.12.015)
13.12.030 FILING FINAL MAP AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS:
At the time of the filing of the final map, including two (2) blue or black line prints thereof, with the city council, the subdivider shall also file therewith the following:
A. In the event any dedication is to be made for the public use, a preliminary title report issued by a title insurance company in the name of the land, issued to or for the benefit and protection of the city, showing all parties whose consent is necessary of their interests therein, except where the land embraced in such subdivision is registered under the land registration act (Torrens act),2 including all recorded documents referenced in said title report. If the land is so registered, a certified copy of the certificate of title shall be furnished. (1972 Code § 16.12.020; amd. 2003 Code)
B. The instrument prohibiting traffic over the side lines of a major highway, parkway, street or freeway, when and if the same is required under section 13.36.110 of this title.
C. Sheets and drawings showing traverses and the computation of all distances, angles and courses shown on the final map, ties to existing and proposed monuments, and adjacent subdivisions, street corners and/or highway stations.
D. A copy of the deed restrictions applicable to the subdivision. (1972 Code § 16.12.020)
13.12.040 CONDITION OF FINAL MAP:
The final map shall be so made and shall be in such condition when filed that clear and legible blueprints and negatives can be made therefrom. The scale of the final map shall be one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100’) or larger scale. Every sheet comprising the map shall bear the scale, north point and legend of the map. (1972 Code § 16.12.030; amd. 2003 Code)
13.12.050 INFORMATION REQUIRED ON MAPS:
A. Boundaries: The map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments or other evidence where found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the subdivision. The adjoining corners of all adjoining subdivisions shall be identified by lot and block numbers, subdivision name and place of record, or other proper designation.
B. Lot, Block And Boundary Lines: Sufficient data must be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of every lot line, block line and boundary line. Dimensions of lots shall be given as total dimensions, corner to corner, and shall be shown in feet and hundredths of a foot. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots shall show total acreage to nearest hundredth or square footage to the nearest whole square foot. Bearing and lengths of straight lines, and radii and arc length for all curves and other information as may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves and tangent points, shall be shown. No lot shall be dimensioned to contain any part of an existing or proposed public right of way.
C. Street Centerlines: Whenever a registered civil engineer or land surveyor has established the centerline of a street or alley, adjacent to or in the proposed subdivision, the data shall be shown on the final map indicating all monuments where found or to be set and making reference to a recorded deed or map. If the points were reset by ties, the course and detail of relocation data used by the civil engineer or land surveyor shall be stated.
D. Survey Monuments: The map shall show the location and description of all monuments found in making the survey of the subdivision.
E. Requirements: In addition, the final map shall be prepared in full compliance with the following requirements:
1. The final map shall show the line of high water for the 100-year and 500-year flood flow in case the subdivision is adjacent to a stream, channel or any body of water and shall also show any area subject to periodic inundation by water.
2. The boundary of the subdivision shall be designated by a distinct border on the tracing and the blue line prints. Such border shall not interfere with the legibility of figures or other data.
3. The map shall show the center and side lines of all streets, the total width of all streets, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedications, and the widths each side of the centerline, also the widths of railroad rights of way, appearing on the map.
4. The map shall show the side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. The easements must be clearly labeled and identified and if already of record, its recorded reference given. If any easement is not definitely located of record, a statement of such easement must appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers and other purposes shall be denoted by dotted lines. Building setback lines shall be indicated by fine dotted lines. The width of the easement and the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof and sufficient ties thereto to definitely locate the easement with respect to the subdivision must be shown. If the easement is being dedicated by the map, it shall be properly referenced in the owner’s certificate of dedication.
5. City boundary lines crossing or bounding the subdivision shall be clearly designated and referenced.
6. Lot numbers shall begin with the number "1" and shall be numbered in a clockwise direction from the upper left hand corner; north shall be generally up on the map.
7. Block numbers shall begin with the number "1" continuing consecutively without omission or duplication throughout the subdivision. The numbers or letters shall be solid and of sufficient size and thickness to stand out, shall be so placed as not to obliterate any figure and shall not be enclosed in any design. Where possible, each block in its entirety shall be shown on one sheet. Where adjoining blocks appear on separate sheets, the street adjoining both blocks shall be shown on both sheets complete with centerline and property line data.
8. The map shall also show all other data that is or may be required by law.
9. The final map shall particularly define, delineate and designate all lots intended for sale or reserved for private purposes, all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose, public or private, with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be designated by letter.
10. The map shall be ink on Mylar, eighteen inches by twenty six inches (18" x 26") outside dimensions and shall have a one inch (1") border on all sides. (1972 Code § 16.12.040; amd. 2003 Code)
13.12.060 CITY CLERK TRANSMITTAL:
Upon receipt by the city clerk of the final map and other data submitted therewith by the city clerk, the city clerk shall immediately refer the map and data to the city engineer. (1972 Code § 16.12.050)
13.12.070 FINAL MAP APPROVAL:
A. City Engineer/City Surveyor: Upon receipt of the final map and other data transmitted by the city clerk, the city engineer/city surveyor shall examine such to determine that the subdivision as shown is substantially the same as it appeared on the tentative map and any approved alterations thereof, that all provisions of California Government Code section 66425 et seq., and of this title applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map have been complied with, and that he is satisfied that the map is technically correct. If the city engineer/city surveyor determines that full conformity therewith has not been made, he shall advise the subdivider of the changes or additions that must be made for such purposes and shall afford the subdivider an opportunity to make such changes or additions. If the city engineer/city surveyor determines that full conformity therewith has been made, he shall so certify on the map and shall transmit the map to the city clerk. The certification shall be in accordance with the requirements of California Government Code section 66442. (1972 Code § 16.12.060; amd. 2003 Code)
B. City Council: Upon return of the final map and other data by the city engineer/city surveyor, the city council shall examine the same to determine whether the map conforms with the tentative map and with all requirements imposed as a condition to acceptance of the tentative map. If the map is not in conformance with the approved tentative map, the city council shall advise the subdivider of the changes which must be made and shall accord him an opportunity to make those changes. If the city council determines that the map is in conformity, it shall approve the final map. The city clerk shall certify the final map in accordance with the California Government Code section 66440 and transmit the final map to the county recorder. (1972 Code § 16.12.070; amd. 2003 Code)
13.12.080 AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS:
Any agreement for improvements entered into between the city and the subdivider pursuant to California Government Code section 66462 shall specify the period within which all improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the city engineer and shall provide for inspection of all improvements by the city engineer and reimbursement to the city by the subdivider for the cost of such inspection work. Such agreement may also provide:
A. For the construction of the improvements in units;
B. For an extension of time under conditions therein specified;
C. For progress payments to the subdivider from any deposit money which the subdivider may have made in lieu of providing a surety bond; provided however, that no such progress payment shall be made for more than ninety percent (90%) of the value of any installment of work; and provided, that each such installment of work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the city engineer. (1972 Code § 16.12.080; amd. 2003 Code)
13.12.090 SECURITY GUARANTEE:
Whenever any security is required to be deposited or posted pursuant to California Government Code section 66462 to guarantee performance of any act or agreement, the city engineer shall recommend the amount of such security; if such security is in the form of a surety bond, negotiable bond, or an instrument of credit, it must be satisfactory to and be approved by the city attorney as to form and sufficiency. (1972 Code § 16.12.090)
13.12.100 TIME EXTENSIONS AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
Except as provided in section 13.12.110 of this chapter, no extension of time, progress payments from cash deposits, or releases of surety bond or cash deposit shall be made except upon certification by the city engineer that work covered thereby has been satisfactorily completed, and upon recommendation of the city manager and approval of the city council. (1972 Code § 16.12.120)
13.12.110 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS; REDUCTION OF SECURITY:
In the event required subdivision improvements are financed and installed pursuant to special assessment proceedings, the city council may reduce the improvement security of the subdivider as provided in California Government Code section 66499.5. (1972 Code § 16.12.130)
13.12.120 CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITIES:
Projected sewer lateral connections, water service laterals, and gas service laterals which are to be constructed in the street area shall be constructed beyond the curb from the street area prior to the paving of any projected street and/or the erection of any projected principal improvements. The fulfillment and completion of these requirements shall be made a condition of the bond otherwise required in such circumstances. (1972 Code § 16.12.140; amd. 2003 Code)
Gov.C. § 66410 et seq.
Gov.C. title 3, division 2, part 3, chapter 6 (repealed in 1955, but still affects some lands).