El Centro Municipal Code Art. VI Final Maps

Except when a parcel map may be filed, a final map shall be filed pursuant to a tentative map. Any failure to record a final map within the period prescribed by this chapter from the date of approval of the tentative map or an extension thereof granted by the approval authority, shall terminate all proceedings. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be submitted and approved in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

All final maps shall conform to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter, as well as the design, requirements and conditions of approval of the tentative map. If a question arises as to conformance of the final map with the design, requirements or completion of the conditions of approval of the tentative map, the community development director shall make a recommendation to the city council as to whether the final map is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1; Ord. No. 13-15, § 11, 4-2-13)

No final map shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder until it has been approved by the city council and bears the signatures of the city engineer and city clerk.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

(a) After approval or conditional approval of a tentative map, the subdivider may, prior to the expiration date of such map, cause a final map to be prepared in accordance with the completed survey of the subdivision and in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map and in full compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.

(b) The final map shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) Size, materials, etc. The requirements as to sizes, materials and related matters shall be as follows:

a. The final map shall be clearly and legibly delineated upon tracing cloth or polyester base film of good quality.

b. All lines, letters, figures, certificates, acknowledgements and signatures shall be made on polyester base film, except that affidavits, certificates and acknowledgements may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with black opaque ink.

c. The size of each sheet shall be eighteen (18) by twenty-six (26) inches.

d. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet leaving an entirely blank margin of one (1) inch.

e. The scale of the map shall be an engineering unit scale and large enough to show all details clearly and leaving an entirely blank margin of one (1) inch completely around the marginal line.

f. Each sheet shall be numbered, the relation of one (1) sheet to another clearly shown and the number of sheets used shall be set forth on each sheet.

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

(2) Title sheets. The requirements as to title sheets shall be as follows:

a. Below the title shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided by reference to deeds, subdivisions, or to sectional surveys.

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

c. The title sheet shall show in addition the basis of bearings.

d. 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."

e. Certificate forms required by the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter may be secured from the city engineer.

(3) Surveying data. Generally, the requirements as to surveying data for lots shall be as follows:

a. Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of each line.

b. Dimensions of lots shall be the net dimensions.

c. No ditto marks shall be used.

d. Lots containing one (1) acre or more shall show net acreage to nearest hundredth.

(4) Further provisions as to surveys. Further, in reference to surveys and surveying, the following provisions shall apply:

a. There shall be shown the center lines of all streets, length, tangent, radius and central angle or radial bearings of all curves; and the bearing of radial lines, to each lot corner of a curve, the total width of existing dedications, and the width of each side of the center line, also the width of rights-of way of railroads, flood control or drainage channels and any other easements appearing on the map.

b. Surveys provided in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps shall be made in accordance with standard practices and principles for land surveying.

c. A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivision and all lots and blocks shall close within a limit of error of one (1) foot in ten thousand (10,000) feet of perimeter.

(5) Easements.

a. The final map shall show the center line data, width and side line of all easements to which the lots are subject.

b. If the easement is not definitely located of record, a statement as to the easement shall appear on the title sheet.

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

d. Distance and bearings on the side lines of the lots which are cut by an easement shall be shown as to indicate clearly the actual length of the lot line.

e. The width of the easement and the length and bearings of the line thereof and sufficient ties to locate the easement definitely with respect to the subdivision shall be shown.

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

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

(6) Existing monuments, etc. In reference to existing monuments and related matters, the following provisions shall apply:

a. The final map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments or other evidence was found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the tract.

b. The corners of adjoining subdivisions or portions thereof shall be identified and ties shown.

(7) Street surveys. Wherever the county surveyor or city engineer has established the center line of a street or alley, that data shall be considered in making the surveys and in preparing the final map; and all monuments found shall be indicated, and proper references made to field books, maps or public records, relating to the monuments. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated.

(8) City or county boundaries. The final map shall show city and county boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision, which boundaries shall be clearly designated and tied in.

(9) Numbering of lots. The lots shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number one (1), with no omissions or duplications; provided, that where the subdivision is a continuation of or an addition to an existing subdivision, the lot numbers may commence with the number immediately following the last or highest number of such existing subdivision and in all other respects shall be in clockwise direction.

(10) Showing complete lot. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one (1) sheet.

(11) Annexation. No final map, based on such a tentative map, shall be approved as provided in this chapter until annexation of such property to the city has been completed. If annexation is not completed within the time specified or any extension thereof then the approval of such tentative map shall be null and void.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

The final map shall be accompanied by:

(1) Traverse and work sheets and work sheets showing the closure within allowable limits of error, of the exterior boundaries and of each irregular block and lot of the subdivision;

(2) Plans and specifications of proposed improvements;

(3) Subdivision guarantee. A report from a title company certifying that the subdivider is the current property owner, and identifying all existing liens on the property;

(4) Subdivision agreement;

(5) Improvement and monument bonds;

(6) Covenants. A copy of the protective covenants to be recorded;

(7) Tax certificate;

(8) Memorandum. A memorandum in duplicate showing:

a. The total area of the subdivision;

b. The total area in streets;

c. The total area in lots.

(9) Dedication. The area in parks, school sites or other lands offered for dedication or reserved for future public or quasi-public use;

(10) A current title report; including all easements of record;

(11) Easements and certificates for off-site dedications;

(12) Soil report.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

Final maps filed as provided in this article shall delineate and indicate the following:

(1) If more than three (3) sheets are used, an index showing the entire subdivision with blocks and lots numbered consecutively;

(2) Title, name of tract, date north point and scale;

(3) Description of land included;

(4) Location and manner, without abbreviations, of all:

a. Proposed streets and alleys;

b. Proposed public areas and easements;

c. Adjoining streets.

(5) Dimensions in feet and decimals of a foot;

(6) Dimensions of all lots;

(7) Center line data including bearings and distances;

(8) Radius, tangent arc and central angle of curves;

(9) Suitable primary survey control points;

(10) Location of all permanent monuments;

(11) Ties to and names of adjacent subdivisions;

(l2) Ties to any city or county boundary lines involved;

(13) Required certifications and acknowledgements;

(14) Net acreage of all lots of one (1) acre or more.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

When the subdivider enters into an agreement to construct required improvements, the subdivider shall deposit with the city clerk security as prescribed in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), or (a)(4) of section 66499 of the Government Code. The bond(s) as provided by subsection (a)(1) of said section 66499 shall be executed by a surety company authorized to transact business as a surety, and have an agent for service in the state, together with an "A" policy holder's rating and a financial rating of at least "V" in compliance with the current "Best's ratings." An instrument of credit as provided by subsection (a)(3) of Government Code section 66499 shall be in the amount set forth in section 24-62 of this chapter. Performance of improvement requirements shall be guaranteed by a faithful performance subdivision improvement security and a labor and materials security, both securities set at one hundred (100) percent of the total estimated cost of improvements. Ninety (90) percent of the faithful performance subdivision improvements security shall be released upon completion and acceptance of the work required under the agreement for the guarantee and warranty of said work. The remaining ten (10) percent of the faithful performance subdivision improvement security shall continue in effect for a period of one (1) year following the completion and acceptance of said work. In lieu of retaining ten (10) percent of the security, a new form of security as provided herein in an equivalent amount may be accepted, and the entire previous security may be released. The subdivider shall utilize current unit costs for bonding purposes as issued by the public works department.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

The subdivider may offer, or the city council may request, the deposit of funds, with either the city or a responsible escrow agent or trust company, instead of the aforementioned improvement securities. Said funds shall amount to one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of the cost of the improvements with a refund to the developer when the cost of installation, including administrative cost, finally computed, is less than the amount deposited.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

Monuments shall be set by a state licensed land surveyor or engineer as follows:

(1) At the time of making the exterior boundary survey for the subdivision, the engineer or surveyor shall set sufficient permanent monuments not smaller than two-inch diameter iron pipe at least eighteen (18) inches long, with concrete core and disk stamped with surveyor or engineer number, at each corner, angle point, beginning and end points of all curves. Lead plug and copper identification disks shall be set in concrete sidewalks. Center-of-street monuments in "well boxes" may also be required by the city engineer. See figure 24-63.A, below.

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(2) Interior monuments shall be set, or certification and security provided pursuant to Government Code section 66496, as follows:

a. Lot corners, one-half-inch diameter iron pipe at least eighteen (18) inches long. See figure 24-63.B, below.

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b. Block corners, three-fourths-inch diameter iron pipe at least eighteen (18) inches long. See figure 24-63.B, below.

c. Chip-cross in sidewalk at property line. See figure 24-63.B, below.

d. City monuments within the subdivision.

(3) All monuments necessary to establish the exterior boundaries of the subdivision shall be set or referenced.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

If a preliminary soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to defects in structures erected thereon, a soil investigation of the subdivision shall be prepared by a state registered civil or soils engineer. Such investigation shall recommend corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed on the expansive soil. The report shall be filed with the city engineer and assistant director of community development. Any building permit issued for any dwelling proposed to be built in such subdivision shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of the approved recommended corrective action in the construction of each dwelling.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1; Ord. No. 13-15, § 12, 4-2-13)

(a) Upon payment of a fee or deposit as established by the city council for review of a final map, the city engineer shall examine the proposed final map as to sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgements, correctness of surveying data, mathematical data and computations and such other matters as require checking to insure compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.

(b) If the final map is found to be in correct form, and in accordance with the approved tentative map, the city engineer shall endorse his approval thereon, together with plans and specifications of proposed improvements and such other documents as are required to enable the city council to act on the final map.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)

Eighteen (18) copies of the final map shall be filed by the subdivider with the city clerk immediately after recordation.

(Ord. No. 08-10, § 1)