Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 18.20 Parcel Maps

Sections:

• 18.20.010 Parcel maps – Generally. 18.20.020 Filing – Application.

• 18.20.030 Filing – Fees.

• 18.20.040 Filing – Number of copies.

• 18.20.050 Filing – Deadline. 18.20.060 Filing – Map preparation – Qualifications. 18.20.070 Filing – Map preparation – Compliance.

• 18.20.080 Filing – Map preparation – Monumentation.

• 18.20.090 Filing – Map preparation – Adjacent parcels. 18.20.100 Filing – Documents required – Generally. 18.20.110 Filing – Documents required – Legal description. 18.20.120 Filing – Documents required – Owners statement. 18.20.130 Filing – Documents required – Closures. 18.20.140 Filing – Documents required – Consent. 18.20.150 Approval – Prerequisites – Notice.

• 18.20.160 Approval – Prerequisites – Completion of improvements. 18.20.170 Approval – Prerequisites – Setting monuments. 18.20.180 Approval – Prerequisites – Additional requirements. 18.20.190 Approval – Authority.

• 18.20.200 Approval – Certification. 18.20.210 Approval – Appeal – Procedure. 18.20.220 Approval – Appeal – Review and final decision. 18.20.230 Action following approval – Recordation. 18.20.240 Required easements to be shown for subsequent purchasers. 18.20.250 Abandonment of public easements. 18.20.260 Waiver of requirement for parcel map.

*** Prior legislation:** Ords. 1561 and 2223.

In those instances where a tentative and final map are not required pursuant to Section 66426 of the Map Act, a parcel map shall be required. A parcel map may also be used to adjust a lot line or consolidate land for those lot line adjustments and consolidations identified in Section 66412(d) of the Map Act. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

An applicant for a parcel map shall file an application with the City Engineer on a form prescribed by the City. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Upon the filing of a parcel map, fees shall be paid in accordance with CVMC 18.28.020 through 18.28.090, which fees shall not be refundable. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

The filing shall include the number of prints as required in the subdivision manual, and such other copies as may be required for the checking and approval shall be submitted with the application. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

A parcel map shall be filed with the City Engineer within three years, or any approved extension thereof, of the approval of the tentative parcel map. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

The parcel map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 66445 of the Map Act by a registered civil engineer licensed in the state of California prior to 1982 or licensed land surveyor and, in accordance with the Land Surveyors Act, shall bear certificates as prescribed in Section 66449 and 66445(i) of the Map Act (shown below), executed by the licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer responsible for presentation of the parcel map:

This map was prepared by me or under my direction and is based on a field survey in conformance with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and local ordinance at the request of [name of person authorizing the map] on __________, 20. Monuments of the character indicated have been set or found as shown, I will set all other monuments of the character and position indicated by legend on this map within 30 days after the completion of the required improvements and their acceptance by the city of Chula Vista; and that such monuments are, or will be sufficient to enable the survey to be retraced. I hereby state that this parcel map substantially conforms to the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map, if any, and that the survey is true and complete as shown.

Signed and Sealed _________________.

(L.S. or R.C.E. No.) _________________.

(Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

The parcel map shall conform in size, material, content, and in all other respects, with the requirements set forth in the Map Act, the CVMC, including zoning, and the subdivision manual. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Monumentation shall conform with the requirements as set forth in the subdivision manual, and the map shall show fully and clearly what monuments have been or are to be set. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Record information concerning adjacent property shall be shown upon the parcel map to the extent that such information has a direct bearing upon the parcels being created. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

At the time of submitting the parcel map to the City Engineer, the subdivider shall submit therewith the documents listed in CVMC 18.20.110 through 18.20.140. The parcel map shall not be considered as filed until all documents listed are completed and submitted except as specifically noted. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

A legal description of the original parcel or parcels of record upon which the division or consolidation is proposed. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

A statement setting forth the complete name and address of each of the owners of each original parcel of record involved. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Mathematical closures of each parcel to be created and, if feasible, of each original parcel of record. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Submission of a report by a duly authorized title company naming the person whose consent is necessary to the preparation and recordation of the parcel map may be required. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

If it is determined that the approval of a parcel map would deprive substantial or significant property rights of other property owners, notice and opportunity for a hearing shall be provided. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Prior to the approval of a parcel map, the subdivider shall install and complete all necessary improvements and meet all drainage and grading requirements, unless, pursuant to CVMC 12.24.070, it is determined by the City Engineer that such installation would create a dangerous condition, be infeasible, or be impractical. In the event that the applicant does not complete such improvements prior to filing the parcel map, the subdivider shall execute an agreement, backed by sufficient security in accordance with CVMC 18.17.110, with the City to ensure that all necessary improvements are installed. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Prior to the approval of a parcel map, all lots created shall be monumented at all corners and points of curvature by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer licensed in the state of California prior to 1982, unless the engineer or surveyor certifies on the map that the monuments will be set within 30 days following the recordation of the parcel map or acceptance of improvements, whichever is applicable, and the subdivider provides sufficient security to guarantee such delayed installation of monumentation in accordance with Section 66496 of the Map Act. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

The City may require such additional information and documentation to ensure the provisions and purpose of this title are met, including, but not limited to, proof that there are adequate utilities including water, gas, electricity, communication and sewerage for the proposed use of the land or that they will be provided. All such requirements shall be in written form, a copy of which shall be delivered to the applicant with the approved parcel map. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

The City Engineer is authorized to make all of the findings necessary for approval of and to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove parcel maps; however, no parcel map shall be approved which makes an existing building or structure substandard in respect to yard or other zoning requirements specified in this code, nor shall any existing easement in favor of the public be rendered impractical by the creation of a parcel on a parcel map. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Within 20 days after receiving the parcel map accompanied by all required documents, the City Engineer (and a registered land surveyor if the City Engineer was registered in the state of California later than 1982), shall examine the parcel map for survey information shown thereon, compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and conformity to the tentative parcel map. If he is satisfied that the submission is technically correct and complete, he shall place the following certification on the map:

I hereby certify that I have examined this map and have found that the subdivision as shown is substantially the same as it appeared on the tentative map, if required, and any approved alterations thereof; and that it complies with all the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the state of California, and any local ordinance of the City of Chula Vista applicable at the time of approval of the Tentative Parcel Map.

(Signed and Stamped) ________________________

City Engineer

I, the undersigned hereby certify that this map is technically correct

(Signed and Stamped by a Registered Land Surveyor or a Civil engineer registered in the state of California prior to 1982)

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(Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

If an interested party is dissatisfied with any determination of the City Engineer as to whether the property division qualifies as a parcel map division, or as to any requirements or conditions imposed, they may then appeal the determination within 10 calendar days to the Planning Commission by filing a written statement on forms

provided by the Development Services Department with the City Clerk’s Office stating, with specificity, all of the reasons for appeal (with supporting evidence), and accompanied by the required appeal fee(s). Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final. (Ord. 3623 § 3, 2026; Ord. 3563 § 9, 2024; Ord. 3544 § 12, 2023; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

Subject to the requirements of this chapter, the Council may affirm, reverse or modify any determination of the City Engineer with respect to the proposed parcel map. In the coastal zone, notice of a final decision by the Council shall be provided to the applicant, Coastal Commission, and any known interested person as provided in this code. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1369 § 2, 1971; prior code § 28.407. Formerly 18.20.090).

Upon certification of the parcel map and receipt of the necessary recording fee, the City Engineer shall cause the map to be transmitted to the county recorder. The parcel map shall be recorded prior to sale, lease, financing or separate use of any parcel created or to the issuance of any building permit related thereto. Following recordation, the applicant shall supply one mylar copy of the recorded map to the City Engineer. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1369 § 2, 1971; prior code § 28.409(D). Formerly 18.20.140).

In the event a private access road or drainage or utility easement for the use of subsequent purchasers is required within the boundaries of the land to be divided, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, said easements shall be delineated on the parcel map, and said easements as delineated shall be conveyed to subsequent purchasers of the parcels created.

Said easements shall be shown on the parcel map by a dashed line and a notation that the area so delineated represents a future easement to be conveyed by separate instrument to subsequent purchasers pursuant to Government Code Section 67870 and the requirements of this section. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1511 § 1, 1973; Ord. 1369 § 2, 1971; prior code § 28.410. Formerly 18.20.150).

Parcel maps approved by the City Engineer with abandonment certificates by the City Clerk pursuant to Sections 66445(j) and 66499.201/2 of the Government Code shall constitute the abandonment of such easements upon the filing of the parcel map with the county recorder. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).

The City Engineer shall have the authority to waive the requirement for a parcel map, including the requirement identified in Section 66426(f) of the Map Act, provided the City Engineer can make the findings identified in subsection (A) of this section.

A. The proposed division of land complies with the requirements established by the Map Act, the CVMC, and the subdivision manual as to:

1. Area;

2. Improvements and design;

3. Floodwater drainage control;

4. Appropriate improved public roads;

5. Sanitary disposal facilities;

6. Water supply availability;

7. Environmental protection; and

8. Other requirements established by the authority identified in the first paragraph of this section.

B. A waiver of the requirement for a parcel map may be appealed in the same manner as a parcel map in CVMC 18.20.210.

C. Where the requirement for a parcel map has been waived pursuant to this section, the City Engineer may require a tentative parcel map. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010).