Azusa Municipal Code Div. 4 Parcel

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State Law reference— Parcel maps, Government Code § 66444 et seq.

(a) A parcel map shall be prepared and filed in the form and manner prescribed in this division when:

(1) It is proposed to divide any parcel of land within the city; and

(2) The parcel before division contains less than five acres and each parcel created by the division abuts upon a public street or highway and no dedication or improvements are required by the city; or

(3) The parcel is divided into parcels or lots, each of a gross area of 20 acres or more and each such lot or parcel has an approved access to a public street or highway.

(b) As used in this division, director of public works includes the city engineer.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.010)

Every tentative parcel map and final parcel map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor duly certified under Business and Professions Code § 6700 et seq.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.020)

The tentative parcel map may be prepared on any convenient size drafting medium and shall contain the following:

(1) Boundary of the parcel to be divided complete with all dimensions.

(2) Approximate dimensions of each parcel created.

(3) Current names of all public streets bordering the parcel.

(4) Location of all existing structures, fences, utility poles, driveways or any other improvements affecting the division.

(5) A north point and scale. The scale shall be sufficient to show clearly all improvements on the parcel to be divided.

(6) Existing contours and proposed slopes if the topography of the site requires extensive grading for development.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.030)

Each final parcel map shall conform to the following requirements as to form:

(1) Size. The size of each sheet shall be 18 inches by 26 inches to the outside dimensions. There shall be a one-inch margin around the entire sheet, with a line to delineate the margin.

(2) Material. Maps shall be legibly drawn, printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on tracing cloth or polyester base film. If ink is used on polyester base film, the ink surface shall be coated with a suitable substance to ensure permanent legibility. All certificates shall be permanently recorded in a legible manner.

(3) Plan number. Space shall be provided for a plan number which shall be assigned by the director of public works and placed in small letters in the lower righthand corner of the map.

(4) Signature and seal. Space shall be provided for the signature and seal of the director of public works. A registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor's signature and seal will be required before processing of the map can proceed. Signatures and seals shall be applied to all sheets of the map.

(5) North arrow. This indicator shall be large enough to be seen immediately and point to the top or to the right of the sheet.

(6) Scale. The scale shall be large enough to show all details clearly, even though several sheets will be required to accomplish this end result. The scale shall be indicated on all sheets.

(7) Street names. Current street names of adjacent streets and as many others as necessary to properly indicate the location of the map shall be shown.

(8) Dimensions. The map shall show all dimensions to clearly indicate the original parcel as well as the proposed parcels as well as adjacent streets. All bearings shall also be included on the map.

(9) Sheet numbers. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each sheet. Its relation to the adjoining sheets shall also be clearly shown.

(10) Parcel numbers. Each individual parcel shall be numbered or otherwise designated.

(11) Number. Not less than eight copies of each map shall be filed.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.040)

Each parcel map filed shall include the following:

(1) Title. The words "parcel map" shall appear in bold letters at the top of each sheet.

(2) Legal description. Under the title, a legal description of the original parcel shall appear and shall contain the names of the city, county and state in which the land is located.

(3) Director of public works certificate. The following certificate shall appear on the map:

"This map has been examined this _____ day of ________, 19___, for conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §§ 66444 and 66463).

(4) Registered civil engineer or surveyor's statement. The following statement shall be placed on each map:

"This map was prepared by me or under my direction (and was compiled from record data) (and is based on a field survey) in conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinance at the request of (name of person authorizing map) on ________, 19___. I hereby state that this parcel map substantially conforms to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map, if any.

(5) Recorder's certificate or statement. Space shall be provided for a certificate or statement to be affixed by the county recorder.

(6) Boundary. The exterior boundary of the land included within the parcel map shall be indicated by a blue-colored border.

(7) Surrounding surveys. The map shall indicate the original parcel and its relationship to surrounding surveys.

(8) Basis of data. When four or less parcels are created, the parcel map may be compiled from record data when sufficient survey information exists and when location of all boundaries of the map are certain. If the boundary of the map is uncertain, a field survey shall be made. The location of all existing monuments pertinent to the parcel involved shall be indicated on the parcel map. The director of public works shall determine adequacy of the survey information.

(9) Easements. All dedications of roads or easements shall be made prior to the filing of the map. The new street widths shall be properly shown.

(10) Lot sizes and dimensions. Dimensions for all the parcels within the map shall be clearly dimensioned so that lot areas may be easily determined.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.050)

Upon the filing of a tentative parcel map, the secretary of the planning commission shall set the matter for hearing before the planning commission within 30 days after filing. If the applicant desires the matter to be set for public hearing, he shall so inform the secretary and supply the names and mailing addresses of property owners within 500 feet of the property as such names and addresses appear on the latest adopted county tax roll.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.060)

After conducting the hearing as provided in section 66-206, the planning commission shall approve the parcel map if it finds that:

(1) Such approval will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the land is located, will not be contrary to or adversely affect the general comprehensive zoning plan for the city.

(2) Proper and adequate provision has been made for access to the land to be sold, divided or subdivided and also the portion of land remaining or that access to the land is by means of dedicated streets of a sufficient width and state of improvement to adequately serve the land described in the application.

(3) Proper and adequate provisions have been made for all public utilities and public services, including sewers.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.070)

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the planning commission under this division, within ten days after the date of the determination of the planning commission, may appeal in writing to the city council for a review of the decision of the planning commission. The city council, after the filing of such appeal, shall review the matter and may affirm, reverse or affirm with further conditions the action of the planning commission. The determination of the city council shall be final and conclusive. There shall be submitted with such appeal a fee of $10.00.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.080)

When approval of the planning commission or city council is final on the parcel map, such fact shall be certified by the city clerk on a copy of the map.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.090)

Upon approval of the parcel map, the subdivider shall pay a fee to the director of public works as established by the council from time to time. In addition, such subdivider shall tender to the director the cost of recordation as required by the county recorder. Upon receipt of such fee, the director shall transmit the map, along with the recording fee, to the county recorder. Upon receipt of notification from the county recorder that the parcel map has been duly recorded, the number of the map shall be inserted on the checklist and the checklist shall be duly filed. The engineer or surveyor preparing the parcel map shall be notified of the recording. Upon the receipt of a notification of recording, a microfilm for the parcel map shall be filed in the records of the department of public works.

(Code 1971, § 18.40.100)