Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Burbank Municipal Code Art. 5 Final Map Filing
Burbank Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-01 · Burbank
Cite as: Burbank Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-01
11-1-501: SUBMISSION OF FINAL MAP TO COUNTY ENGINEER:¶
Prior to filing, the subdivider shall first submit the final map to the County Engineer for examination and such field check, if any, as may be necessary to enable them to make the certificate set forth in subsection 11-1-424G of this chapter, and concurrently with such submission the subdivider shall pay to the County Engineer for such services a fee sufficient to defray the County’s direct and indirect costs for providing this service as such fees are from time to time determined by the County Auditor. If the final map complies with applicable State law and the County Engineer is satisfied that the map is technically correct in all respects not certified to by the City Engineer, they shall within twenty (20) days from the time said final map was submitted to them complete their certificate and return the final map to the subdivider. [Formerly numbered Section 27-61; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2197.]
11-1-502: SUBMISSION OF FINAL MAP TO CITY ENGINEER:¶
Within thirty six (36) months after approval or conditional approval of the tentative map or within such extension as shall have been granted by the Council, not exceeding two (2) years, and when all the certificates which appear on the final map, except the approval certificate of the Council and the certificate of the City Engineer, have been signed and, where necessary, acknowledged, the final map may be submitted to the City Engineer for examination and certification provided all other provisions of this article are concurrently complied with. The map shall be accompanied by as many prints as the City Engineer may deem necessary. The map may be submitted for a preliminary review before it is submitted for certification. The City Engineer shall make such detailed examination of the final map and such field check, if any, as may be necessary to enable them to ascertain compliance with this chapter and to make on the final map the certificate set forth in subsection 11-1-424H of this chapter. [Formerly numbered Section 27-62; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2877, 2197.]
11-1-503: CONFORMITY OF FINAL MAP WITH TENTATIVE MAP:¶
If the final map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map and any approved alterations thereof, and all conditions imposed in connection with the approval of the tentative map and the requirements of this chapter have been complied with, the City Engineer shall, within twenty (20) days from the time said final map was submitted to them, complete their certificate and file the same with the Council. If the final map does not substantially conform to the approved tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof, or such conditions or requirements as have been imposed, have not been complied with, the final map shall not be certified by the City Engineer and they shall advise the subdivider in writing of such deficiencies. [Formerly numbered Section 27-63; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2197.]
11-1-504: ADDITIONAL COPY OF FINAL MAP SHOWING STRUCTURES IN EASEMENTS:¶
If the final map offers to dedicate easements, it shall be accompanied by an additional copy showing all structures existing within the easements except publicly owned storm drains, water lines, sewers and other sanitary facilities, whether such structures are on the recorded easements or not. [Formerly numbered Section 27-64; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2197.]
11-1-505: FINAL MAP EXAMINING FEE:¶
At the time of filing the final map for processing, the subdivider shall pay the fee designated in the Burbank Fee Resolution. [Formerly numbered Section 27-65; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2930, 2197.]
11-1-506: EVIDENCE OF TITLE TO ACCOMPANY FINAL MAP:¶
No final map shall be accepted for filing unless it is accompanied by a certificate of title or policy of the title insurance issued by a title company authorized by the laws of the State to write such insurance, showing the names of all persons having any record title interest in the land to be subdivided and the nature of their respective interests. [Formerly numbered Section 27-66; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2197.]
11-1-507: COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S CERTIFICATION TO ACCOMPANY FINAL MAP:¶
No final map shall be filed for approval or accepted for filing unless it is accompanied by a certification of the County Tax Collector that there are no liens for unpaid State or County, municipal or local taxes or special assessments collected as taxes, except taxes or special assessments not yet payable, against any of the land subdivided. [Formerly numbered Section 27-67; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2197.]
11-1-508: CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROJECTS; DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY FINAL MAP:¶
In a subdivision consisting of a condominium project or community apartment project a copy of a typical deed to all units together with a copy of the proposed covenants, conditions and restrictions shall be submitted for acceptance by the Director prior to the filing of the final map. [Formerly numbered Section 27-68; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; 2930, 2725, 2490, 2197.]
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