Sec. 21-9. - Form of final map and parcel map.

After the approval of the tentative map including tentative parcel map and urban lot split tentative parcel map by the decision-maker, the subdivider may cause a final or parcel map to be prepared. As many copies of the proposed final or parcel map as may be required by the county surveyor and other applicable county departments and agencies, shall be submitted to each department or agency responsible for approving or reviewing such map. The proposed final map shall be prepared in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 2 of the State Subdivision Map Act and in accordance with the completed survey of the subdivision based upon a field survey of the boundaries of the subdivision made as required by law. The proposed parcel map shall be prepared in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 2 of the State Subdivision Map Act and in accordance with the completed survey of the subdivision based upon a field survey or from compiled recorded data if authorized by the county surveyor. Both proposed final and parcel maps shall be prepared according to the following standards:

(a)

Sizes and Material. The final or parcel map shall be clearly and legibly drawn upon tracing cloth or polyester film of good quality. All lines, letters, figures shall be printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on tracing cloth or polyester base film. The size of the sheets of tracing cloth or polyester film shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch from the edges of the sheets. The final or parcel map number and all drawings, affidavits, statements, acknowledgements, endorsements, acceptances of dedication, and notarial statement must be within the margin line. The scale shall be not less than one inch equals sixty feet unless approved otherwise by the county surveyor prior to the first submittal of the final or parcel map in order to show the details clearly and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. Each sheet shall be numbered "# of # sheets." The relation of one sheet to another shall be clearly shown and the number of sheets used shall be set forth in the title of the map.

(b)

Title. The first sheet shall contain the final or parcel map number conspicuously placed. Below the final or parcel map number shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to deeds or to maps which have been recorded or to official United States

surveys. References to tracts and subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records, with complete reference to proper book and page of such record.

Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage shall be so designated on the title sheet by an appropriate note containing the words "MAP OF VACATION" followed by "REVERSION TO ACREAGE."

Every sheet, other than the title sheet, shall bear the final or parcel map number (but no subtitle), scale, north arrow, the basis of bearings (or reference to), legend and sheet number.

(c)

Statements. A statement of the licensed surveyor or civil engineer licensed to practice land surveying, accompanied by his seal, shall appear stating to the accuracy of the final or parcel map and of all data shown thereon. In addition, there shall be such other certificates or statements as may be required by law including:

(1)

Statement of owner, consenting to subdivision (final and parcel maps);

(2)

Statement of owner, offering to dedicate streets and other lands and reserving the right to convey easements to public utilities as shown on such map;

(3)

Clerk of the board of supervisor's statement indicating official approval of the final or parcel map and acceptance of dedications;

(4)

Statement of county surveyor indicating that the final or parcel map complies with state law and local ordinance;

(5)

Statement of the county recorder accepting the final or parcel map for recordation.

(6)

For urban lot splits, a statement of owner, stating that:

(A)

Each lot created by the urban lot split shall be used solely for residential uses.

(B)

No more than two residential dwelling units may be permitted on each lot, which may include up to two principal dwelling units or one principal dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on each lot, developed in compliance with chapter 35 of the County Code.

(C)

Rental of any dwelling unit on a lot created by an urban lot split shall be longer than thirty consecutive days.

(D)

Owner intends to occupy one of the dwelling units on one of the resulting lots as the owner's principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of recordation of the final map unless the applicant is a community land trust (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a qualified nonprofit corporation (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15).

(d)

Surveying Data for Lots. Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of every lot line, block line, easement line and boundary line. Linear dimensions shall be expressed in feet and decimals of a foot. Dimensions of lots shall reflect net and gross dimensions as defined by chapter 35 where applicable. All lots containing one half acre or more shall show net and gross acreage to nearest hundredth, where applicable. Length, radius, and total delta of all curves and the bearing of radial lines to each nontangent curve shall be shown. All data shall be shown upon the line or segment of curve to which it pertains unless different is authorized by the county surveyor. Bearings and distances shall be given for all lines.

(e)

Surveying Data for Streets. The final or parcel map shall show the center lines of all streets, the total width of each street, the width of the portion being dedicated, and the width of existing dedication, and the widths each side of the center line, also the width of railroad right-of-ways, flood control or drainage channels, and of any other easements appearing on the map. Where streets are to be private or public easements, side lines of lots shall be shown as solid lines to center line of street and side lines of streets shown as broken lines. Where streets are to be public (fee), the side lines of lots common with the street shall be shown as solid lines.

(f)

Record Easements. The final or parcel map shall show the lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. If the easement is not definitely located of record, a statement of the easement shall appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers and other purposes shall be denoted by fine dashed lines. Distances and bearings on the side lines of lots which are cut by an easement shall be arrowed or so shown that the final or parcel map will indicate clearly the actual lengths of the lot lines. The width of the easement or the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof and sufficient ties to locate the easement definitely with respect to the individual lots and the subdivision shall be shown. The easement shall be clearly labeled and identified, and if already of record, proper reference to the records given, including the name of the current easement holder if available, nature, and recording information. Easements for public

utilities shall be so designated on the final or parcel map. If an easement is being dedicated by the final or parcel map, it shall be properly set out in the owner's certificate of dedication. All easements whether existing or created by the final or parcel map shall be labeled as public or private.

(g)

Existing Monuments. The final or parcel map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments, or other evidence was found to determine the boundaries of the subdivision. The corners of all adjoining subdivisions or portions thereof shall be identified by lot number, tract number, and place of record with all found monuments being shown with measured data thereto (both record and measured data shall be shown), or by section, township, and range, or by other proper designation.

(h)

Established Lines. Wherever the county surveyor or a city engineer has established the center line of a street or alley, that data shall be shown on the final or parcel map, indicating all monuments found and making proper references to field books or maps bearing records of surveys of such monuments. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated. The final or parcel map shall show all city boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in.

(i)

Lot and Block Identification. There shall be no separate identification by individual blocks within a subdivision. All lots within a subdivision shall be numbered consecutively without omission or duplication of numbers, except street "denial" strips shall be shown as parcels with an alphabetical letter designation for each. Each lot shall be shown entirely on at least one sheet.

(j)

Private Restrictions. Any private restrictions to be shown on the final or parcel or reference to them made therein shall be accompanied by proper acknowledgements of owners and mortgagees accepting such restrictions.

(k)

Open Spaces. All open spaces shall be designated by the letters "O.S." or words "open space" on the final or parcel map.

(1)

Dedications. Easements being created by the final or parcel map shall state if they are public or private in nature. All offers of dedication shall state if they are public or private in nature.

(m)

Monuments. All monuments shall be set in accordance with the monumentation policy as defined herein. In the case of final maps, all monuments shall be set within one year after recordation of the map. In the case of parcel maps, all monuments shall be set prior to recordation.

(n)

Basis of Bearings. The acceptable methods used to determine a basis of bearings are:

(A)

Astronomic observation;

(B)

A line, appearing between two found monuments, shown on a recorded map;

(C)

California Coordinate system as defined and regulated by the California Public Resources Code Section 8801 et seq.

(o)

Additional mapping standards consistent with this ordinance and state laws may be established by the county surveyor by guidelines as necessary.

(p)

Survey Procedures. Where the real property being subdivided is described by sectionalized description, the surveying procedure used to establish the boundary of the final or parcel map shall follow the procedures as defined by the Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Public Lands of the United States, 1973, or it's successor.

(q)

Distinctive Border. Both final and parcel maps shall delineate the land to be included within the subdivision by distinctive symbol or heavier line weight and clearly designated as such.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 3; Ord. No. 2199, § 7; Ord. No. 4157, § 4: Ord. 4436, § 8; Ord. No. 5237, §§ 13, 14, 2-11-2025)

Sec. 21-9.1. - Additional information required to be filed.

(a)

In accordance with section 66445(g) of the California Government Code, on or after January 1, 1987, no additional survey or map requirements shall be included on a parcel map which do not affect record title interests. However, the map shall contain a notation of reference to survey and map information required by this section.

(b)

Pursuant to the State Subdivision Map Act, Government Code section 66434.2, additional information may be required in the form of a separate document or an additional map sheet to be filed or recorded simultaneously with a final or parcel map. The additional information shall be in the form of a separate

document or an additional map sheet which shall indicate its relationship to the final or parcel map, and shall contain a statement that the additional information is for informational purposes, describing conditions as of the date of filing and is not intended to affect record title interest. The document or additional map sheet may also contain a notation that the additional information is derived from public records or reports, and does not imply the correctness or sufficiency of those records or reports by the preparer of the document or additional map sheet. Additional survey and map information may include, but shall not be limited to: building setback lines, flood hazard zones, seismic lines and setbacks, geological mapping and archaeological sites.

(c)

A final map or parcel map for a subdivision approved prior to January 1, 1987, and conditioned on recordation of additional information thereon, shall be found in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map provided the required additional information is separately recorded pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(Ord. No. 3618, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, § 5)

Sec. 21-10. - Submission of final maps and parcel maps.

An approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map including tentative parcel map shall expire thirtysix months after its approval or conditional approval by the decision-maker unless otherwise provided pursuant to State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code Section 66452.6.

To record a final or parcel map, a subdivider shall submit to the county surveyor two prints of the proposed map; traverse sheets, showing the mathematical closure within the allowable limits of error (1:25000 or +/0.02' whichever is greater) of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision, blocks to the center of adjoining streets and all the lots whose closure is not ascertainable from the map without trigonometric calculations; and the county surveyor's checking fees as the same are established by the board of supervisors.

The county surveyor shall examine the map as to its technical accuracy, conformity with the approved tentative map and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In the event the county surveyor determines that there is noncompliance, the subdivider shall cause the map to conform, shall comply with the regulations or shall petition for approval for changes or alterations.

Where the subdivider desires to obtain approval of alterations on the final or parcel map from the approved tentative map or of changes made in conditions imposed as conditions of approval of the tentative map, he shall petition, in writing, the subdivision/development review committee for its recommendation on such alterations or changes and submit with the petition the number of map prints requested by the planning director. Changes and alterations shall be approved in the same manner as the original tentative map was approved.

made in conditions imposed as conditions of approval of the tentative map, he shall petition, in writing, the subdivision/development review committee for its recommendation on such alterations or changes and submit with the petition the number of map prints requested by the planning director. Changes and alterations shall be approved in the same manner as the original tentative map was approved.

Each department or agency affected by conditions of approval imposed on the subdivision shall file written clearance notices with the county surveyor certifying that the requirements of the department or agency have been satisfied. The county surveyor shall also obtain written notice from the county clerk that all required bonds or cash deposits have been received by him.

When the county surveyor is satisfied that the map is technically correct, conforms to the approved tentative map or any approved alterations thereof and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, the county surveyor will notify in writing the licensed land surveyor or engineer licensed to practice land surveying who prepared the map and request delivery of the original tracing of the final or parcel map. Upon receipt of the original tracings of the final or parcel map and upon receipt of written notice that all departments and agencies have certified that their requirements have been satisfied and all bonds or cash deposits have been received by the county clerk, the county surveyor shall execute his statement on the original tracing of the map as provided in Section 66442 of the California Government Code in the case of a final map and Section 66450 of the California Government Code in the case of a parcel map. In the case of a final map or in the case of a parcel map that dedicates an interest to the county, the county surveyor will transmit the same to the clerk of the board of supervisors for filing for approval. The board of supervisors shall approve the map at its next regular meeting if it conforms with all the requirements of applicable laws and regulations made thereunder. The board of supervisors shall, at that time, also accept or reject any or all offers of dedications and shall, as a condition precedent to the acceptance of any streets or easements or other dedications for public purposes, require the subdivider to make or agree to make such improvements as are required by law and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

When the final or parcel map and all cash deposits and bonds and all conditions have been approved, the clerk of the board of supervisors shall execute his statement on the final map as provided in Section 66464 of the California Government Code and shall transmit such final or parcel map to the county recorder for recording.

An approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map including tentative parcel map and urban lot split tentative parcel map shall expire thirty-six months after its approval or conditional approval by the decision-maker unless otherwise provided pursuant to State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code Section 66452.6.

To record a final or parcel map, a subdivider shall submit to the county surveyor two prints of the proposed map; traverse sheets, showing the mathematical closure within the allowable limits of error (1:25000 or 0.02' whichever is greater) of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision, blocks to the center of adjoining streets and all the lots whose closure is not ascertainable from the map without trigonometric calculations; and the county surveyor's checking fees as the same are established by the board of supervisors.

The county surveyor shall examine the map as to its technical accuracy, conformity with the approved tentative map and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In the event the county surveyor determines that there is noncompliance, the subdivider shall cause the map to conform, shall comply with the regulations or shall petition for approval for changes or alterations.

Where the subdivider desires to obtain approval of alterations on the final or parcel map from the approved tentative map or of changes made in conditions imposed as conditions of approval of the tentative map, he shall petition, in writing, the subdivision/development review committee for its recommendation on such alterations or changes and submit with the petition the number of map prints requested by the planning director. Changes and alterations shall be approved in the same manner as the original tentative map was approved.

Each department or agency affected by conditions of approval imposed on the subdivision shall file written clearance notices with the county surveyor certifying that the requirements of the department or agency

have been satisfied. The county surveyor shall also obtain written notice from the county clerk that all required bonds or cash deposits have been received by him.

When the county surveyor is satisfied that the map is technically correct, conforms to the approved tentative map or any approved alterations thereof and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, the county surveyor will notify in writing the licensed land surveyor or engineer licensed to practice land surveying who prepared the map and request delivery of the original tracing of the final or parcel map. Upon receipt of the original tracings of the final or parcel map and upon receipt of written notice that all departments and agencies have certified that their requirements have been satisfied and all bonds or cash deposits have been received by the county clerk, the county surveyor shall execute his statement on the original tracing of the map as provided in Section 66442 of the California Government Code in the case of a final map and Section 66450 of the California Government Code in the case of a parcel map. In the case of a final map or in the case of a parcel map that dedicates an interest to the county, the county surveyor will transmit the same to the clerk of the board of supervisors for filing for approval. The board of supervisors shall approve the map at its next regular meeting if it conforms with all the requirements of applicable laws and regulations made thereunder. The board of supervisors shall, at that time, also accept or reject any or all offers of dedications and shall, as a condition precedent to the acceptance of any streets or easements or other dedications for public purposes, require the subdivider to make or agree to make such improvements as are required by law and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

For urban lot splits, the final parcel map shall not be transmitted to the clerk of the board of supervisors for filing for approval until a minimum of one legal principal dwelling unit is established on at least one of the lots and the owner has signed an affidavit stating that the owner intends to occupy one of the dwelling units on one of the resulting lots as the owner's principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of recordation of the final map unless the applicant is a community land trust (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a qualified nonprofit corporation (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15).

When the final or parcel map and all cash deposits and bonds and all conditions have been approved, the clerk of the board of supervisors shall execute his statement on the final map as provided in Section 66464 of the California Government Code and shall transmit such final or parcel map to the county recorder for recording.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 4; Ord. No. 2199, § 8; Ord. No. 3259, § 3; Ord. No. 3331, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, § 6: Ord. No. 4436, § 9; Ord. No. 5237, § 15, 2-11-2025)

Sec. 21-11. - Submission of maps of dedicating streets.

At the time of submission of the tentative map of a subdivision, the subdivider shall offer to dedicate all streets, highways and ways for public use, but the board of supervisors may, at its discretion, or upon the recommendation of the advisory agency or decision-maker, accept such streets, highways or ways as it deems necessary for public purposes at the time of its approval. At its own discretion or upon recommendation of the advisory agency or decision-maker that certain streets should not be offered for dedication, the board of supervisors may waive the requirement of the offer of dedication of such street or some of them. All streets not accepted and made public shall be designated upon the final or parcel map showing such streets by letters "NOT A PUBLIC STREET" printed plainly and legibly within the lines of the

streets upon each sheet whereon such streets are shown. All dedications shall state whether the are in fee or as an easement.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 5: Ord. No. 4436, § 10)

Sec. 21-12. - Filing agreements and bonds covering streets.

The subdivider or owner of the land embraced by every subdivision map and by every map of dedication shall, before presenting any final map to the board of supervisors, make, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the board of supervisors, in consideration of the acceptance of dedication, a valid warranty agreement and contract to improve all streets, highways and ways offered for public use, designating the same by the name and an appropriate description thereof, such improvements to consist of such structures, improvements and equipment as may be deemed necessary by the board of supervisors for the use of such streets, highways and ways, or the proper drainage thereof and may include domestic water supply, sewers, street grading and drainage, street lighting, street surfacing, sidewalks, curbs, storm drains, culverts and bridges when not covered by cash deposits or bonds of other public agencies. Actual work thereon shall be commenced not later than ninety days after the date the subdivision map is recorded, and all work shall be fully completed on or before two years after the date of such recordation. These time limits may be extended, by the board of supervisors upon recommendation of the planning commission, for additional one-year periods for good cause shown subject to conditions imposed to protect and preserve the public health, safety or general welfare.

date the subdivision map is recorded, and all work shall be fully completed on or before two years after the date of such recordation. These time limits may be extended, by the board of supervisors upon recommendation of the planning commission, for additional one-year periods for good cause shown subject to conditions imposed to protect and preserve the public health, safety or general welfare.

The warranty agreement and contract shall specifically warrant and guarantee, among other things, that all street, water, sewer and storm drain improvements and equipment deemed necessary for the use of such subdivision or the proper drainage thereof and including, but not limited to, street surfacing, sidewalks, curbs, culverts and bridges, sewer and water systems, and storm drains, shall be free from defects of material or workmanship and shall perform satisfactorily for a period of at least one year from and after acceptance of such improvements as completed by the road commissioner of the county. The subdivider shall agree in writing to repair any defects in any such improvements and to replace any defective improvements which cannot be repaired and which occur or arise within the one-year period, at his own expense.

Attached to the warranty agreement and contract hereinbefore provided, and accompanying the same as an integral part thereof and as security for the performance thereof, there shall be submitted to the board of supervisors:

(a)

A good and sufficient bond, acceptable by the board of supervisors, signed and executed by the subdivider or owner of the land as principal, not to exceed the estimated cost of the improvements, which bond, together with the warranty agreement and contract, shall by the terms thereof inure to and be in favor of the county and shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the warranty agreement and contract.

(b)

In lieu of any bond, a deposit may be made, either with the proper governing body or a responsible escrow agent or trust company, subject to the approval of such governing body, or money or negotiable bonds of

the kind approved for securing deposits of public money. Upon the execution by the subdivider of either one of the aforesaid agreements or contracts and the posting of the required bond, or the deposit of the required money or negotiable bonds, the map of such subdivision shall forthwith be approved and accepted for recordation. Title to property so accepted shall not pass until the final map is duly recorded under the provisions of these regulations.

Upon the execution by the subdivider of either one of the aforesaid agreements or contracts and the posting of the required bond, or the deposit of the required money or negotiable bonds, the map of such subdivision shall forthwith be approved and accepted for recordation. Title to property so accepted shall not pass until the final map is duly recorded under the provisions of these regulations.

At such time as the road commissioner of the county shall accept all street improvements as completed, as aforesaid, he shall release eighty-five percent of the bond or return eighty-five percent of the deposit as the case may be. The remaining fifteen percent of the bond or deposit shall remain posted or deposited for a period of one year after such acceptance of street improvements to guarantee satisfactory performance and repair (or replacement, if necessary) of all such street improvements which fail under normal use because of defects in workmanship or materials. All of the bond shall be exonerated or all of the deposit returned if at the time the street improvements are accepted by the road commissioner a separate bond is posted to guarantee satisfactory performance and repair or replacement (if necessary) of all street improvements which fail under normal use because of defects in workmanship or materials within one year after the acceptance of such street improvements, which separate bond shall be in the amount of fifteen percent of the bond guaranteeing installation of such street improvements.

In calculating the amounts for bonds securing performance of the warranty, agreement and contract of the subdivider covering street improvements and drainage thereof, amounts shall be included to cover the full cost of proper excavation and proper back filling and tamping of all utility lines to be placed in the street rights-of-way, except that where such excavation, back filling and tamping are to be done by utility companies subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of the state, and which have assets in excess of one million dollars, no such amounts shall be included unless the road commissioner of the county shall for good cause require inclusion of such amounts after written notice of such requirement shall first have been given to such utility company.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 6; Ord. No. 2076, § 1)

Sec. 21-13. - Other bonds.

The board of supervisors may, upon its own motion or upon recommendation of the advisory agency, require the subdivider to post a bond in an amount so fixed by the board of supervisors, such bond to be conditioned upon the subdivider's complying with any or all conditions or requirements imposed by the board of supervisors as conditions of approval of the tentative or final map.

Subdividers shall, prior to the approval of any final subdivision map, post a bond or bonds or other security satisfactory to the board of supervisors in an amount fixed by the board of supervisors to guarantee payment of all persons who shall furnish labor or materials, or both, as such persons are now or may hereafter be defined in section 1181 of the State Code of Civil Procedure or any successor to such section, for all of the public improvements to be made on the subdivision, completion of which is guaranteed by bonds or other improvement security posted with the county.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 7)

Sec. 21-14. - Agreements—Construction of improvements.

Pursuant to the State Subdivision Map Act, Government Code Section 66411.1 of the County of Santa Barbara is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with subdividers for division of land into four or fewer lots. Such agreements may require that construction of on-site and off-site improvements for the parcels being created prior to the issuance of a permit for development of the parcels. Unless otherwise required by the decision-maker, such agreements shall require that construction of the improvements be completed within one year after recordation of the final or parcel map. The decision-maker may require subdividers to secure the performance of such agreements by any form of improvement security described in Government Code Section 66499(a)(1)—(3).

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 3, § 2; Ord. No. 2472, § 1; Ord. No. 3259, § 4; Ord. No. 3331, § 2; Ord. No. 4157, § 7: Ord. No. 4436, § 11)

Sec. 21-15. - Reserved for future legislation.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 3, § 2; Ord. No. 1770, § 1; Ord. No. 2199, § 10; Ord. No. 2320, § 1; Ord. No. 2460, § 2; Ord. No. 2472, §§ 2—4; Ord. No. 3259, §§ 5—7; Ord. No. 4020, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, §§ 8.1, 8.2, 8.3: Ord. No. 4436, § 12)

Sec. 21-15.1. - Reserved for future legislation.

(Ord. No. 3204, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 13)

Secs. 21-15.2 to 21-15.8. - Reserved. Division 3. - Modification to Recorded Maps, Lot Split Plats and Lot Line Adjustments

Sec. 21-15.9. - Modifications to recorded maps, lot split plats and lot line adjustments.

(a)

Purpose. For the purposes of this section, a recorded map shall mean a subdivision recorded as either a final or parcel map, a lot split plat shall mean a division of property approved prior to February 17, 1966 pursuant to Ordinance No. 791 as amended, and a lot line adjustment shall mean a lot line adjustment approved pursuant to article III of this chapter. The provisions of this section set forth findings, procedures and fees for modification of the conditions of approval for recorded final or parcel maps, lot split plats and lot line adjustments where changes in circumstance(s) occurring after recordation of a final or parcel map or other method by which a lot shown on an approved lot split plat or approved lot line adjustment is legally established render any or all of the conditions of the final or parcel map or approved lot split plat or lot line adjustment no longer appropriate or necessary.

(b)

Fees. The fee or fees for processing, recording and other services, as established from time to time by the board of supervisors by resolution or order, shall be paid by the applicant as provided in such resolution or order. The board of supervisors may for good cause shown amend, reduce or waive the fee for a modification application.

(c)

Materials for Filing. Any applicant proposing a modification to a recorded final or parcel map, lot split plat or lot line adjustment pursuant to this section shall submit the following information:

(1)

The materials described in section 21-7 and 21-8 of this chapter;

(2)

A complete description of the proposed modification;

(3)

A detailed written description of the manner in which the proposed modification meets the findings described in subsection (h) of this section; and

(4)

Any additional materials required by the county at the time of application submission.

(d)

Applicant. An application for a modification to a recorded final or parcel map or lot split plat or lot line adjustment shall be signed by all parties having any record title interest that may be affected by the requested modification.

(e)

Easements. For the purpose of this section, the modification of a condition relating to an easement (e.g. location or use) shall not be found to alter any right, title or interest in the real property if the application is signed by all parties having any record title interest in the real property subject to the recorded final or parcel map or shown on approved lot split plat or approved lot line adjustment.

(f)

Review. The proposed modification shall be reviewed by the subdivision/development review committee, which shall submit its recommendation to the decision-maker.

(g)

Procedure for Modification of a Final or Parcel Map Lot Split Plat or Lot Line Adjustment. Any proposed modification of a final or parcel map or lot line adjustment, except for a parcel map for an urban lot split, shall require a public hearing before the decision-maker with current jurisdiction as determined by this chapter for the final or parcel map or line lot line adjustment proposed to be modified, according to the procedures specified in section 21-7 of this chapter. Any proposed modification of a parcel map for an urban lot split shall be under the jurisdiction of the director and shall not require a public hearing. Any proposed modification of a lot split plat shall require a public hearing and be under the jurisdiction of the zoning administrator. The subject of the hearing shall be confined to consideration of and action on the proposed modification(s). Notice of such hearing shall be provided as prescribed by State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code Section 66451.3 and this chapter as provided in section 21-71.3 (Public

Hearing Notice). The action of the decision-maker shall be final, unless appealed to the board of supervisors as provided in section 21-71.4 (appeals).

(1)

Applications for modifications of a final or parcel map, lot split plat or lot line adjustment shall also be processed in compliance with the requirements of section 21-32A, Agricultural Buffers, of division 5, Subdivision Standards and Principles, of article I, Subdivisions, of this chapter.

(h)

Findings. Modifications to recorded final or parcel maps, lot split plats or lot line adjustments shall be approved only if all of the following findings can be made:

(1)

There are changes in circumstances that make any or all of the conditions of such a recorded final or parcel map, lot split plat or lot line adjustment no longer appropriate or necessary.

(2)

The modification does not impose any additional burden on the present fee owner of the property.

(3)

The modification does not alter any right, interest or title reflected by the recorded final or parcel map, lot split plat or lot line adjustment.

(4)

The recorded final or parcel map, lot split plat or lot line adjustment as modified conforms to the provisions of section 66474 of the California Government Code.

(5)

The recorded final or parcel map, lot split plat or lot line adjustment as modified is consistent with the applicable zoning ordinance.

(6)

The property for which the modification is sought is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to zoning uses, subdivisions, height and setbacks, and any other provisions applicable to the property for which the modification is sought, and such enforcement fees as established from time to time by the board of supervisors have been paid.

(7)

The recorded final or parcel map or lot line adjustment as modified does not result in an increased number of dwelling units or a greater density than the recorded final or parcel map or lot line adjustment.

(i)

Final Action. Upon approval of the requested modification, the applicant shall submit to the county surveyor, consistent with such approval, either an amending map, certificate of correction or other documents as the county surveyor shall determine to be appropriate, which amending map, certificate of correction or other documents shall be recorded with the Santa Barbara County recorder.

(j)

Certificate of Correction. A Certificate of Correction amending a final or parcel map shall be prepared in accordance with section 66470 of the California Government Code. Submittal requirements of the document shall include:

(1)

Two copies of the certificate of correction;

(2)

Current lot book guarantee or suitable document listing the present fee owners and all holders of record title interest of the real property affected by the certificate of correction;

(3)

Assessor parcel numbers shall be listed on the certificate of correction for all affected property;

(4)

Fees as prescribed by the board of supervisors.

(Ord. No. 3935, § 1; Ord. No. 4154, §§ 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4; Ord. No. 4157, § 10: Ord. No. 4436, § 16; Ord. No. 4525, § 3; Ord. No. 4854, § 2, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 5237, § 16, 2-11-2025)

Division 3.1. - Vesting Tentative Maps

Sec. 21-15.11. - Approval of vesting tentative map.

A tentative map including a tentative parcel map filed in compliance with the provisions of this chapter may be approved for residential development as a vesting tentative map if it is in conformity with the provisions of this division and with the applicable provisions of division 2, title 7, of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act). Such map shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" in compliance with California Government Code Section 66452.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)

Sec. 21-15.12. - Development rights.

A vesting tentative map approved pursuant to this division shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 4.5 (Development Rights) of division 2 of title 7 of the California Government Code. The rights conferred by a vesting tentative map as provided herein shall last for an initial period of one year beyond the date of the recording of the final or parcel map. This one-year time period may be extended by the decision-maker for an additional one year in accordance with State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code

Sections 66452.6(g) and 66463.5(g), provided an application is filed with the planning and development department prior to the expiration of the initial time period.

(Ord. No. 3552, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, § 11: Ord. No. 4436, § 17)