§ 16.12

A.

The final map shall be clearly and legibly drawn upon tracing cloth of good quality. All lines, letters, figures, certifications, acknowledgments and signatures shall be made in black india ink or a substitute therefor legally approved by the county recorder. The map shall be so made and shall be in such condition when filed that good legible blue prints and negatives can be made therefrom. The size of the sheets of tracing cloth shall be eighteen (18) by twenty-six (26) inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale of the final map shall be one inch equals not more than one hundred (100) feet.

B.

When the final map consists of two or more sheets, a key map showing the relation of the sheets shall be placed on sheet one. Every sheet comprising the map shall bear a scale, north point, title sheet number and number of sheets comprising the map. Sheet one shall also contain a subtitle giving an exact description of the property being subdivided by reference to recorded maps or United States survey, and shall include the name of the engineer or surveyor and the date of preparation of the map.

C.

Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage shall be conspicuously designated with the title "The Purpose of this Map is a REVERSION TO ACREAGE." No survey of such maps need be made unless required by the planning commission.

D.

Record of survey maps shall be prepared and recorded in accordance with the requirements of this title and other applicable laws.

E.

If there has been established a control system based on the California Coordinate System, the subdivision survey or record of survey shall be tied into not less than two points in such system. The location and position of points in the control system will be furnished by the county surveyor.

F.

Sufficient data shall be shown to readily determine the bearing and length of every lot line, blockline and boundary line. Dimensions of lots shall be shown in feet and hundreds of feet. No ditto marks shall be used. Parcels to be dedicated or reserved for special purposes shall be identified as "Parcel A," "Parcel B," etc., and the purpose of the dedication or reservation shall be stated on the map.

G.

Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to nearest one hundredth, and the total acreage of all subdivisions shall be shown upon the map.

H.

Bearings and distances of straight lines, and radii and arc lengths of curves shall be shown with data fixing the delta of each curve.

I.

Whenever there has been established the monument line of a street or alley adjacent to or in the proposed subdivisions, the data shall be shown on the final map, indicating all monuments found and reference to the map. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated.

J.

The map shall show the location and description of all monuments found in making the survey of the subdivision and determining its boundaries and location, and shall include bearings and distances to such other existing monuments as may be necessary to establish the position of the proposed subdivision in relation thereto.

K.

In addition, the final map shall be prepared in full compliance with the following requirements:

1.

The map shall show the line of high water in case the subdivision includes or is adjacent to areas subject to periodic inundation by flood or other waters, and the use of such areas may be required to be restricted by a covenant of restrictions.

2.

The map shall show the center line and side lines of any natural or other watercourses or drainage ways, and of easements proposed for their relocation.

3.

The boundary of the tract shall be designated by a Prussian blue border applied to the reverse side of the tracing and on the face of required blue line prints. Such border shall not interfere with the legibility of figures or other data.

4.

The map shall show the monument and sidelines of all streets, the total width of all streets, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedications, the widths each side of the monument line, and the width of railroad and other rights-of-way appearing on the map. The subdivider shall provide adequate monuments on the center lines of all streets at intersections and at the ends of all tangents. Each street monument shall be tied to crosses cut in curbs or other permanent objects located nearby, and the ties shall be filed with the county surveyor.

5.

The map shall show the sidelines of all easements to which any lots are subject and reference to restrictions pertaining thereto. Such easements shall be clearly labeled and identified. If any such easement is not of record, a statement describing the easement shall appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers, utilities and other purposes shall be denoted by fine, dotted lines. The widths of easements and the lengths and bearings of the sidelines thereof and sufficient ties thereto to definitely locate the easement with respect to the subdivision shall be shown. If an easement is being dedicated by the map, it shall be properly set out in the owner's certificate of dedication.

6.

City or county boundary lines crossing or abutting the subdivision shall be clearly designated and referenced.

7.

Lot numbers shall begin with the number "1" and shall continue consecutively through the subdivision or each unit thereof with no omission or duplications, and all other parcels shall be identified by letters.

8.

The map shall also show all other data that is or may be required by law, and shall conform to the standard specifications.

9.

The final map shall particularly define, delineate and designate all lots or parcels intended for private purposes; all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose, public or private; and any private street

permitted under approved variance by the provisions of this title, with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be so designated.

(Prior code § 18-14; Ord. No. 549, § 1, 7-30-2015)

A.

The following certificates and acknowledgments shall appear on the title sheet of a final map:

1.

Owner's certificate and acknowledgment and offer of dedication, if any;

2.

A certificate of the registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor responsible for preparation of the map and the engineering it represents;

3.

A certificate of approval of the county surveyor;

4.

A certificate of the city clerk of approval by the city council and acceptance or rejection of easements and rights-of-way as delineated thereon;

5.

The title sheet shall also contain such other affidavits, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements and notarial seals as are required by law and by this title.

B.

The following certificates and acknowledgments shall appear on the title sheet of survey map:

1.

Same as subsection (A)(2) of this section.

2.

Same as subsection (A)(3) of this section.

3.

Same as subsection (A)(5) of this section.

(Prior code § 18-15; Ord. No. 549, § 1, 7-30-2015)

A.

Approval by City Engineer. Upon receipt of the final map and other data submitted therewith, the city engineer shall examine them to determine that the subdivision as shown is substantially the same as it appears on the approved tentative map and any alterations thereof approved or required by the planning commission or city council, that all provisions of this title and of any ordinance applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map have been complied with. Within five days from the date of filing of a final

map which he finds to be in conformance with regulations and with the approved tentative map, the city engineer shall certify such map and transmit it to the county surveyor, who shall check the map and certify as to its accuracy and technical correctness, and transmit it to the city clerk.

B.

Action by the City Council. At its first regular meeting following the filing of the map, with the city clerk, the city council shall consider the map and any offers of dedication. The city council may reject any offers of dedication. If the city council shall determine that the map is in conformity with the requirements of this title and the master plan, that it is satisfied with the plan of the subdivision and that all improvements have been installed or will be installed in an acceptable manner as provided in a signed agreement it shall approve the map. No map shall have any force or effect until it has been approved by the city council, and no title to any property shown thereon or any offer of dedication shall pass until the map has been recorded in the office of the county recorder.

(Prior code § 18-16; Ord. No. 549, § 1, 7-30-2015)

Chapter 16.16 - PARCEL MAPS

Sections:

16.16.010 - Waiver of parcel map.

A.

Except where required by the Subdivision Map Act, no parcel map need be filed or recorded, whenever the planning commission finds the proposed division of land meets all city requirements as to:

1.

Area;

2.

Improvements and design;

3.

Floodwater drainage control;

4.

Appropriate improved public roads;

5.

Sanitary facilities;

6.

Water supply availability;

7.

Environmental protection;

8.

All other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and any applicable provisions of Article II of Chapter 16.04.

B.

The planning commission shall have the right to require a parcel map if in its discretion such a map would be helpful in the location and determination of boundaries, areas or similar matters. Alternatively, if the requirement of a parcel map is waived, the planning commission may require the subdivider to file a tentative map, drawing and such other information on any of the foregoing subjects as may be required by the city council. Dedications or offers of dedication shall be made by deed (GC66428).

(Prior code § 18-39; Ord. No. 549, § 1, 7-30-2015)