Div. 9, Ch. 1, Art. 16 FINAL MAP

Within three hundred sixty five (365) days after approval of the tentative map or at a later date by mutual agreement between the City Council and the subdivider, said date not to exceed eighteen (18) months from the date of approval the subdivider shall cause the subdivision to be accurately surveyed in accordance with the tentative map and within said time he shall file with the City Engineer a final map of the subdivision conforming in all particulars of the "Map Act" and this Chapter. Any failure to so file such a final map shall terminate all proceedings. (Ord. 533, §8.1, adopted 1958; amd. by Ord. 682, §10, adopted 1976)

§8251 SIZE AND SCALE OF FINAL MAP

The final subdivision map shall be clearly and legibly drawn upon tracing cloth of good quality. All lines, letters and figures shall be clearly and legibly drawn in black waterproof India ink. The map shall be so made and shall be in such condition when filed that clear legible prints can be made therefrom. The size of the sheets of tracing cloth shall be eighteen by twenty six inches (18" x 26") leaving a margin of two inches (2") at the left edge and one inch (1") at the other three (3) edges of the sheets. The scale of the map shall be sufficiently large to clearly show the details of the plan and preferably one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100’). (Ord. 533, §8.2, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8252 TITLE SHEET

The title sheet shall contain the title consisting of the name of the tract, and such name shall not be the same as the name of any existing town, city, tract or subdivision of land into lots in Mendocino County or the City of which a map or plot has been previously recorded, or so nearly the same as to mislead the public or cause confusion as to the identity thereof, and if any of the land being subdivided has been previously shown on a recorded map, a subtitle referring to such recorded map shall be shown.

Reference to tract and subdivisions in the description must be worded identically with the original records and reference to book and page of record must be complete. (Ord. 533, §8.3, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8253 INFORMATION REQUIRED ON OTHER MAP SHEETS

Every sheet comprising the map shall bear the tract name, scale, north point, legend, sheet number and number of sheets comprising the map. Below the title shall be clearly noted the basis or bearing for the survey. When the final map consists of more than two (2) map sheets, a key map showing the relations of the sheets will be placed on sheet one. (Ord. 533, §8.3, adopted 1958; amd. by Ord. 682, §12, adopted 1976)

§8254 DATA TO BE SHOWN ON FINAL MAP; LOT DIMENSIONS; SOILS REPORT

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 to net dimensions to the boundaries of adjoining streets and shall be shown in feet and hundreds of feet. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots containing one (1) acre or more shall show net acreage to the nearest hundredth. Bearings and distances of straight lines and such radii and arc length for all curves as may be necessary to determine the location of centers of curves shall be shown. Traverse sheets showing all blocks as closing to within one part in 5,000 shall be furnished the City Engineer. When a soils report has been prepared, this fact shall be noted on the final map, together with the date of the report and the name of the engineer making the report. (Ord. 533, §8.41, adopted 1948; amd. by Ord. 682, §§11 and 12, adopted 1976)

§8255 BOUNDARY AND MONUMENT DATA

The final map shall clearly show the exact location of all permanent monuments as required to be set by Article 15 of this Chapter. The adjoining corners of all adjoining subdivisions shall be identified by lot and location numbers, tract name and place of record. (Ord. 533, §8.42, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8256 ESTABLISHED STREET LINES

In the event that the City or Mendocino County shall have established the center line of any street or alley in or adjacent to the proposed subdivision, such data shall be shown on the final map and all monuments found on the ground shall be shown together with a reference to a field book or a map in connection therewith. If any such points were reset by ties the fact must be stated upon the final map. Each such monument shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City Engineer before the final map is submitted for approval. (Ord. 533, §8.43, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8257 LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERING

All lots shall be numbered consecutively with no omissions or duplications throughout the entire subdivision including all units of any subdivision which has the same tract name but is designated by different units. No block division or numbering is required, but if desired by the subdivider, then each block shall be numbered consecutively. Circles or other geometric figures shall not be drawn around numbers. Each lot must be shown entirely on one sheet. (Ord. 533, §8.44, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8258 STREETS TO BE SHOWN ON FINAL MAP

The final map shall show the side lines, total width, width of the portion being dedicated and width of existing dedications of all streets, and the width of railroad rights of way appearing on the map. (Ord. 533, §8.45, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8259 EASEMENTS TO BE SHOWN ON FINAL MAP

The final map shall show the location and width 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 designed by dotted lines.

Distances and bearings on the sidelines of lots which are cut by an easement must be arrowed or so shown that the map will indicate clearly the actual lengths of the lot 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 set out in the owner’s certificate of dedication. (Ord. 533, §8.46, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8260 PARCEL BOUNDARIES; DEDICATION TO BE SHOWN ON FINAL MAP

The final map shall particularly define, delineate and designate all lots intended for sale or reserved for private purposes, and all parcels offered for dedications for any purpose, with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Any or all of the parcels of land intended for any public use except those parcels, other than streets intended for the exclusive use of the lot owners, their licensees, visitors, tenants and servants in the subdivision shall be offered for dedication for public use. Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be clearly designated as such on the map. (Ord. 533, §8.47, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8261 CERTIFICATES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO BE SHOWN ON FINAL MAP

The certificates and acknowledgements set forth in this Article and all others now or hereafter required by law shall appear on the final map. Such certificates may be combined where appropriate. (Ord. 533, §8.48, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8262 CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT; EXCEPTIONS

A certificate, signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title interest in the real property subdivided, consenting to the preparation and recordation of the final map is required, except as follows:

A. Neither a lien for State, County, Municipal or local taxes, nor for special assessments, nor beneficial interest under trust deeds, nor a trust interest under bond indentures, nor mechanics lien constitute a record title interest in land for the purpose of this Chapter.

B. Signatures of parties owning the following types of interests may be omitted if their names and the nature of their respective interests are stated on the final map:

1. Rights of way, easements or other interests which cannot ripen into a fee, except those owned by a public entity or public utility unless it is determined by the legislative body that division and development of the property in the manner set forth on the final map will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the public entity or public utility right of way or easement; provided, that such signatures may be required by a local agency. If such signatures are not required by the local agency, the subdivider shall send, by certified mail, a sketch of the proposed final map, together with a copy of this Section, to any public entity or public utility which has previously acquired a right of way or easement. If the public entity or public utility objects to recording the final map without the signature of each public entity or public utility, it shall notify the subdivider and the legislative body within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof, otherwise the signature may be omitted. Failure of the public entity or public utility to object to recording the final map without its signature shall in no way affect its rights under a right of way or easement.

2. Rights of way, easements or reversions, which by reason of changed conditions, long disuse or lapses appear to be no longer of practical use or value and signatures are impossible or impractical to obtain. A statement of the circumstances preventing the procurement of the signatures shall also be stated on the map.

3. Interests in or rights to minerals, including but not limited to oil, gas or other hydrocarbon substances, if a) the ownership of such interests or rights does not include a right of entry on the surface of the land, or b) the use of the land, or the surface thereof, in connection with the ownership of such interests or rights, is prohibited by zoning or other local ordinances or regulations, provided that such signature may be required by a local agency.

C. Real property originally patented by the United States or by the State of California, which original patent reserved interest to either or both of such entities, may be included in the final map without the consent of the United States or the State of California thereto or to dedications made thereon. (Ord. 682, §13, adopted 1976)

§8263 CERTIFICATE OF CIVIL ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR

A certificate by the civil engineer or the licensed surveyor responsible for the survey and final map shall appear on the final map. The certificate shall meet the requirements of Section 66441 of the Government Code. The signature of such civil engineer or surveyor must be attested unless accompanied by his seal. (Ord. 533, §8.482, adopted 1958; amd. by Ord. 682, §14, adopted 1976)

§8264 CERTIFICATE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION

A certificate, signed and acknowledged by those parties having any record title interest in the real property being subdivided, subject to the provisions of §8262, offering for dedication for public use those certain parcels of land which said parties desire to dedicate shall appear on the final map. (Ord. 533, §8.483, adopted 1958; amd. by Ord. 682, §15, adopted 1976)

§8265 CERTIFICATE OF CITY ENGINEER

A certificate for execution by the City Engineer shall appear on the final map. It shall contain the information required by Section 66442 of the Government Code. (Ord. 533, §8.484, adopted 1958; amd. by Ord. 682, §16, adopted 1976)

§8266 CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY RECORDER

A certificate for execution by the County Recorder shall appear on the final map. (Ord. 533, §8.485, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8267 CERTIFICATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION

A certificate for execution by the Planning Commission shall appear on the final map. (Ord. 533, §8.486, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8268 CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY AUDITOR

A certificate for execution by the County Auditor stating that according the records of his office there are no liens against the subdivision or any part thereof for unpaid State, County, Municipal or local taxes, or special assessments, not yet payable, shall appear on the final map. (Ord. 533, §8.487, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8269 CERTIFICATE OF TAX BOND FILED

A certificate shall appear on the final map attesting that a tax bond, cash or other securities guaranteed in payment have been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to cover taxes and assessments against the property which are a lien but are not yet payable. (Ord. 533, §8.488, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8270 CERTIFICATE OF MAYOR

A certificate for execution by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk of the City Council approving the final map as submitted and accepting or not accepting the areas dedicated for public use shall appear on the final map. (Ord. 533, §8.489, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8271 CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS

There shall be filed with the final map, evidence of title issued by a reputable title insurance company, showing the names of all persons having any right, title or interest in the lands proposed to be subdivided and whose consent is necessary to convey clear title to the said land. Such evidence of the title shall be filed with the final map for record in the office of the County Recorder.

There shall also be filed with the final map, improvement bonds subject to the conditions of Article 14 of this Chapter, if the improvements required under Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 or 12 have not been completed satisfactorily before the final map is filed. (Ord. 533, §4.13, adopted 1958; amd. by Ord. 571, §2, adopted 1965; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8272 DUTY OF CITY ENGINEER TO EXAMINE FINAL MAP

It shall be the duty of the City Engineer to examine and check said final map as to the sufficiency of affidavits, consents to the making thereof, certificates of dedication, acceptances of dedication, acknowledgements, corrections of surveying data and computations, and its compliance with the alterations designated upon the tentative map and such other maps that require checking to insure compliance with the subdivision map act and this Chapter. (Ord. 533, §8.51, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8273 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP BY PLANNING COMMISSION

Within ten (10) days after his receipt of the final map the City Engineer shall certify to its correctness and transmit it to the Planning Commission. If the final map has been certified as correct by the City Engineer and all the data required in Article 16 is in the hands of the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission shall, after the return of said map, present the same to the City Council at their next regular meeting together with the title evidence and improvement bonds as specified in Article 16, or if said map has not been certified as correct by the City Engineer, the Planning Commission shall, within three (3) days, return said final map, with the accompanying documents mentioned above to the subdivider, setting forth the grounds for its disapproval. (Ord. 533, §8.52, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)

§8274 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP BY CITY COUNCIL

Upon receipt of the final map, the City Council shall, at its next regular meeting or within a period of not more than ten (10) days after such filing, approve such map if the same conforms with all of the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this Chapter and any ruling made thereunder. The City Council shall, at the time of its action, accept or reject any or all offers of dedication. (Ord. 533, §8.53, adopted 1958; as renumbered by Ord. 682, §11, adopted 1976)