§ 16.16

After approval of the tentative map of a subdivision and approval of the final map or parcel map by the city council, the subdivider may cause a final map or parcel map to be prepared in accordance with a completed survey of the subdivision and in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map, and in full compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the subdivisions code.

(Code 1965, § 22-37.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08; Ord. No. 1420, § 3.b)vi), 4-13-10)

The final map or parcel map of a subdivision shall give the following information:

A.

The title, date, north arrow, and scale.

B.

The legal description of the land included in the subdivision.

C.

The location and names, without abbreviations, of all:

1.

Proposed streets and alleys;

2.

Proposed public areas and easements;

3.

Adjoining streets;

4.

Street names.

D.

The dimensions in feet and decimals of a foot, or as required by state law.

E.

The dimensions of all lots.

F.

Each lot shall be numbered. Each block may be lettered or numbered. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet.

G.

The center line data of streets, alleys, and easements, including bearings and distances.

H.

If any portion of the land within the boundaries shown on any final map or parcel map is subject to inundation or flood hazard by storm waters, such fact, and an identification of the affected portion, shall be clearly shown on the final map or parcel map by a prominent note on each sheet of such map whereon any such portion shall be shown.

I.

In the event that a dedication of right-of-way for storm drainage purposes is not required, the city engineer may require that the location of any watercourse or channel be shown on the final map or parcel map.

(Code 1965, § 22-38.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

If more than three sheets are used for the final map of a subdivision, an index showing the entire subdivision with lots numbered consecutively, shall be included.

(Code 1965, § 22-39.)

A.

The final map or parcel map of a subdivision shall show the center line data, width and side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. If the easement cannot be definitely located by the recorded documents, a statement as to the easement shall appear on the title sheet.

B.

Easements from storm drains, sewers and other purposes shall be denoted by broken lines.

C.

The easement shall be clearly labeled and identified, and if already of record proper reference to the records shall be given.

D.

Easements being dedicated shall be so indicated in the certificate of dedication.

(Code 1965, § 22-40.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

16.16.050 - Surveying data generally.

Each final map or parcel map of a subdivision shall have indicated thereon the following:

A.

The radius, tangent, arc, and central angle of curves.

B.

Suitable primary survey control points including section corners, and monuments existing outside of subdivision.

C.

The location of all permanent monuments within the subdivision.

D.

Ties to and identification of adjacent subdivisions.

E.

Ties to any city boundary lines involved.

F.

All required certificates.

(Code 1965, § 22-41.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

The final map or parcel map of a subdivision shall be clearly and legibly delineated upon polyester film of good quality. All lines, letters, figures, certificates, acknowledgments and signatures shall be made in black waterproof ink, except that affidavits, certificates and acknowledgments may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with black opaque ink. The size of each sheet of the map shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches.

(Code 1965, § 22-42.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet of the final map or parcel map of a subdivision, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch.

(Code 1965, § 22-43.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

16.16.080 - Outline of exterior boundary line.

The exterior boundary line of the subdivision shall be outlined by a blue line on the final map.

(Code 1965, § 22-44.)

16.16.090 - Scale.

The scale of the final subdivision map shall be large enough to show all details clearly, and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end.

(Code 1965, § 22-45.)

16.16.100 - Sheets to be numbered, etc.

Each sheet of the final subdivision map shall he numbered, the relation of one sheet to another clearly shown and the number of sheets used shall be set forth on each sheet.

(Code 1965, § 22-46.)

16.16.110 - Tract title, etc., to be shown on each sheet.

The tract title, scale and north point of the subdivision shall be shown on each sheet of the final map.

(Code 1965, § 22-47.)

16.16.120 - Title sheet.

Below the title of the final map of a subdivision shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to subdivisions or to sectional surveys. Where the size of a subdivision permits, the title may be included on a single sheet. Reference to tracts and subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records, with complete reference to proper books and page of the record. In addition, the title sheet shall show the basis of bearings. Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage shall be conspicuously marked under the title "The Purpose of this Map is a Reversion to Acreage."

(Code 1965, § 22-48.)

16.16.130 - Certificate forms.

Forms for certificates required by the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter may be secured from the city engineer.

(Code 1965, § 22-49.)

Each subdivision shall be accompanied by a title report showing the names of all persons or parties having any record title interest in the real property proposed to be subdivided.

(Code 1965, § 22-50.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

Sufficient data shall be shown on the final map to determine readily the bearing and length of each lot line in the subdivision.

Dimensions of lots shall be the net dimensions, no ditto marks shall be used and lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to the nearest hundredth.

(Code 1965, § 22-51.)

The final map of a subdivision shall show the center lines of all streets, the length, tangents, radii and central angles or radial bearings of all curves the total width of each street, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedication and the width of each side of the center line. Also the width of the rights of way of railroads, flood control or easements existing or being dedicated and drainage channels shall be shown.

(Code 1965, § 22-52)

16.16.170 - How survey to be made.

Surveys in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps as provided in this chapter shall be made in accordance with standard practices and principles for land surveying. A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivisions and all lots and blocks shall close within an error of one to seven thousand.

(Code 1965, § 22-53.)

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

(Code 1965, § 22-54.)

In making the survey for the subdivision, the surveyor shall set sufficient permanent monuments so that the survey or any part thereof may be readily retraced. Such monuments shall generally be placed at angle points on the exterior boundary lines of the tract, and at intersections of center lines of streets and at the beginning of curves and the end of curves on center lines. Such monuments may be placed on offset lines. Stakes set at lot corners will not be considered permanent. The character, type and positions of all monuments shall be noted on the final map.

For each center line intersection monument set, the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey has been made, shall furnish to the city engineer a set of notes showing clearly the ties between such monument and a sufficient number (normally four) of durable distinctive reference points or monuments. Such reference points or monuments may be leads or tacks in sidewalks or a two-inch iron pipe set back of the curb line and below the surface of the ground or such substitute therefor as appears to be not more likely to be disturbed.

Such set of notes shall be of such quality, form and completeness and shall be on paper of such quality and size as may be necessary to conform to the standardized office records of the city engineer. All such notes shall be indexed and filed by the city engineer as a part of the permanent records of his office.

All permanent monuments shall be placed prior to recording the final map, Before approving the map, the city engineer shall, by field survey, satisfy himself that all the monuments shown thereon actually exist and that their positions are correctly shown.

(Code 1965, § 22-55.)

Whenever the city engineer has established the center line of a street or alley such data shall be considered in making the surveys and in preparing the final map of the subdivision, 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 boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in.

(Code 1965, § 22-56.)

The lots of a subdivision shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number 1, with no omissions or duplications. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet of the final map.

Blocks may be used, but not preferred. They shall be consecutively numbered in the same manner as required for numbering lots, or they may be lettered in alphabetical sequence, beginning with the letter "A". Lots within each block shall be numbered as herein provided for subdivisions where blocks are not employed.

(Code 1965, § 22-57.)

16.16.220 - When to be filed.

After receipt of the report of the city council approving or conditionally approving the final map or parcel map of a subdivision the subdivider may, within one year from the date of such approval, proceed to prepare and file with the county recorder a final map or parcel map as provided for in the subdivisions code. If such final map or parcel map is not submitted to the city engineer within one year from the date of the approval of the final map, or parcel map, such map shall be considered abandoned.

(Code 1965, § 22-58.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

For purposes of filing a final map, the subdivider shall submit to the city engineer an original final map tracing and three dark line prints thereof. One copy of such dark line print shall be filed permanently with the city engineer. One copy shall be checked by the city engineer and reported to the city planning commission. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider after showing thereon corrections if any, or a statement by the city engineer that the map is correct. When the map is found to be correct, the final map tracing shall be certified by the city engineer, the city clerk and the secretary of the planning commission and returned to the subdivider for recording.

(Code 1965, § 22-59.)

After the final map or parcel map of a subdivision has been recorded in the county recorder's office, one polyester film print of such map shall be furnished to the city engineer by the subdivider.

(Code 1965, § 22-60.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

If the final map of a subdivision, as submitted, conforms in every respect to the recommendations of the planning commission pertaining to the tentative map and no new features have been added which have not been approved by the commission such fact shall be reported to the city council and the secretary of the planning commission may certify the map in behalf of the commission. If the final map does not so conform such fact and the nature of the nonconforming features shall be reported to the city council and the secretary of the planning commission may not certify such map in behalf of the commission until the commission specifically so authorities.

(Code 1965, § 22-61.)

When requested by the city engineer traverse sheets and work sheets showing the closure of the exterior boundaries and of each irregular block and lot in the subdivision shall be provided.

(Ord No. 379, § 2; Code 1965, § 22-62.)

After receiving copies of the final map of a subdivision, the city engineer shall examine or have examined the map as to sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgments, correctness of surveying data, mathematical data and computations and such other matters as required, checking to insure compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, and of this chapter. If the final map is found to be in correct form and the matters shown thereon are sufficient, the city engineer shall endorse his approval thereon and transmit it to the city council.

(Code 1965, § 22-63.)

(Ord. No. 1420, § 3.b)vii), 4-13-10)

All streets, highways, and parcels of land shown on the final map or parcel map of the subdivision and intended for any public use shall be offered for dedication for public use. Streets or portions of streets may be offered for future dedication where the immediate opening and improvement is not required, but where it is necessary to ensure that the city can later accept dedication when such streets are needed for the further development of the area or adjacent areas.

(Code 1965, § 22-64.)

(Ord. No. 1384, § 3.D, 3-5-08)

16.16.290 - Improvements—Required.

The subdivider shall improve or agree to improve all land dedicated for streets, highways, public ways and easements as a condition precedent to acceptance thereof and approval of the final map. Such improvements shall include such grading, surfacing, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, culverts, bridges, storm drains, sanitary sewers and such other structures or improvements as may be required under prescribed circumstances and conforming to such specifications pertaining to design and materials as shall be defined by resolution by the city council.

(Code 1965, § 22-65.)

All improvements in the subdivision shall be installed to grades approved by the city engineer.

(Code 1965, § 22-66.)

Plans, profiles and specifications of proposed improvements in subdivisions shall be furnished to the city engineer prior to the time of submitting the final map to him, and be approved by the city engineer before the map shall be filed with the city council. Such plans and profiles shall show full details of the proposed improvements which shall be according to the standards for the city as defined by resolution of the city council.

(Code 1965, § 22-67.)

If improvement work required by this chapter is not completed satisfactorily prior thereto, the owner of the subdivision shall, immediately upon approval and before the certification of the final map by the city, enter as contractor into an agreement with the city council whereby in consideration of the acceptance by the city council of the streets and easements offered for dedication the contractor agrees to complete the work within the time specified in the agreement.

(Code 1965, § 22-68.)

To assure the city that work contemplated by the preceding section will be completed and lien holders paid, a bond shall be furnished guaranteeing faithful performance, and guaranteeing payment for labor and materials. The amount of cash deposit or adequacy of such bond shall be determined by the city engineer and approval by the city council as to amount and adequacy of the bond.

(Code 1965, § 22-69.)

The minimum improvements which the subdivider will be required to make or enter an agreement to make in the subdivision prior to the acceptance and approval of the final map by the city council shall be as follows:

A.

Adequate distribution lines for domestic water supply to each lot.

B.

A sewage collection system where main lines of an adequate disposal system are available.

C.

Adequate drainage of the subdivision streets, highways, ways and alleys.

D.

Adequate grading and surfacing of streets, highways, ways and alleys, as per minimum standards established by resolution by the city council.

E.

Monuments.

F.

Fire hydrants at locations designated by the city engineer.

G.

Necessary barricades and safety devices.

H.

Street signs of appropriate design and material and at locations designated by the city engineer.

I.

All utilities installed underground; adequate street lighting, installed in accordance with standards established by resolution of the city council.

J.

Other improvements may be required under circumstances cited in the city council's resolution.

All such improvements shall conform to the standards and specifications established by resolution of the city council.

(Code 1965, § 22-70.)

Chapter 16.20 - VESTING TENTATIVE MAP

16.20.010 - General provisions.

A.

This chapter is adopted to supplement and implement Chapter 113 of the Statutes of 1984 (S.B. 1660) relating to vesting tentative maps.

B.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures necessary for the implementation of the Statute relating to vesting tentative maps, and to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this Code shall apply to vesting tentative maps.

(Code 1965, § 22-71.)

16.20.020 - Application.

A.

This chapter shall apply to residential and nonresidential development.

B.

Whenever a provision of the Subdivision Map Act, as implemented and supplemented by this title, requires the filing of a tentative map or tentative parcel map for a development, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Code 1965, § 22-72.)