Chapter 16.16 — FINAL MAP

Map requirements are as follows:

• (A) Index showing the entire subdivision with lots numbered consecutively;

• (B) Number, date, north arrow and scale;

• (C) Description of land included;

• (D) Location and names, without abbreviations, of all proposed streets and alleys, proposed public areas and easements and adjoining streets;

• (E) Dimensions in feet and decimals;

• (F) Dimensions of all lots;

• (G) Centerline data, including bearings and distances;

• (H) Radius, tangent, arc and central angle of curves;

• (I) Suitable primary survey control points;

• (J) Location of all permanent monuments;

• (K) Ties to and names of adjacent subdivisions;

• (L) Ties to any city or county boundary lines involved;

• (M) Location of all setback lines;

• (N) Required certificates;

• (O) Net acreage of all lots of one acre or more;

• (P) The title sheet shall show:

• (1) The total area of the subdivision;

• (2) The total area in streets;

• (3) The total area in lots;

• (4) The area in parks, school sites or other lands offered for dedication or reserved for future public or quasipublic use.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.010.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

After approval of a tentative map, the subdivider may cause a final map to be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor in accordance with a complete survey of the subdivision, in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map and in full compliance with state law and the city subdivision ordinance codified in this title.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.020.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Below the title shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to deeds, subdivisions or to sectional surveys. Reference to tracts and subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records, with complete reference to proper book and page. The title sheet shall show in addition the basis of bearings.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.030.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

The final map shall comply with the provisions of Subdivision Map Act § 66434(a) through (f) with the exterior boundary of the land included within the subdivision extending to the centerline of all dedicated street rights-of-way. (`78 Code, § 16.16.040.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Forms for certificates required by the Subdivision Map Act and the city subdivision ordinance codified in this title may be secured from the City Engineer.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.050.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and the length of each line. Dimensions of lots shall be net. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to the nearest hundredth of an acre.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.060.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

The final map shall show the centerlines of all streets, the length, tangent, radius and central angle or radial bearings of all curves, the bearing of radial lines to each lot corner of a curve, the total width of each street, the width of the portion thereof being dedicated, the width of existing dedications and the width of each side of the centerline and the width of rights-of-way of railroads, flood control or drainage channels and other easements appearing on the map. Surveys in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps shall be made in accordance with standard practices and principles for land surveying. A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivision and all lots and blocks shall close within a limit of error of one foot in 10,000 feet of perimeter.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.070.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

The final map shall show the centerline data and the width and sidelines of all easements. If an easement is not definitely located of record, a statement as to the easement shall appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers and other purposes shall be denoted by broken lines. Distances and bearings on the sidelines of the lots which are cut by an easement shall be so shown as to 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 to locate the easement definitely with respect to the subdivision shall be shown. The easement shall be clearly labeled and identified and, if already of record, proper reference to the records given. Easements being dedicated shall be so indicated in the certificate of dedication.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.080.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

The final map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments or other evidence was found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the tract. The corners of adjoining subdivisions or portions thereof shall be identified and ties

shown.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.090.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

Wherever the County Surveyor or City Engineer has established the centerline of a street or alley, that 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. The final map shall show city and county boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.100.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

The lots shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number 1, with no omissions or duplications, and with the highest number encircled. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet. (`78 Code, § 16.16.110.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

The final map as submitted shall be accompanied by:

(A) Traverse sheets and work sheets showing the closure, within the allowable limits of error, of the exterior boundaries and of each block and lot of the subdivision;

• (B) Plans and specifications of all proposed improvements, together with the necessary improvement security;

• (C) A copy of the protective covenants to be recorded;

• (D) Plan checking fee;

(E) A soils report prepared by a registered civil engineer pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act. If such report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot in the subdivision shall be required. The engineer shall sign the final map indicating that a soils report has been prepared.

(`78 Code, § 16.16.120.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

A fee shall be required for the filing of a final map. In addition, fees shall be required for purposes of defraying the costs of constructing drainage and sanitary sewer facilities. All such fees shall be set by City Council resolution. These fees must be paid prior to any examination of a final map and plans and specifications. These fees are final, and no adjustment or refund thereof will be made except as otherwise required by law. (`78 Code, § 16.16.130.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

(A) After issuance of a receipt for a final map and the improvement plans and specifications, the City Engineer shall examine such final map, plans and specifications as to sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgments, correctness of surveying data, mathematical data and computations and such other matters as require examination to

insure compliance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, the provisions of this code and the rules and regulations of the city pertaining to such subdivisions.

(B) If the final map is found to be in correct form and the matters shown thereon are sufficient, the City Engineer shall transmit the final map to the Council, together with such other matters as are required to enable the Council to consider the final map. If the final map is found to be insufficient, it shall be returned to the subdivider together with a written statement setting forth the reason for its insufficiency and return.

(`78 Code,§ 16.16.140.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)

After construction is completed pursuant to the final map and prior to acceptance of offsite work by the city, the following shall be submitted to the city by the subdivider:

• (A) As-built improvement plans;

• (B) Mylar copy of recorded map;

• (C) Cloth print of recorded map; and

• (D) Copy of final soils report.

• (`78 Code, § 16.16.150.) (Ord. 1522 § 2 (part), 1978.)