Chapter 16.28 — FINAL MAP

Within twenty-four months after receipt of the council action approving or conditionally approving the map, the subdivider may file with the city planner the original final map and three points of the final map, completed in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and this Title. Upon application by the subdivider, the city council may grant the subdivider up to three one-year extensions of this time limit. Such map shall be accompanied by:

A.

Plans, profiles and specifications of the proposed public improvements, designed in accordance with the requirements of the city engineer;

B.

A filing fee to cover the expense of checking in an amount to be established by the city council from time to time by resolution;

C.

A subdivision guarantee issued by a title insurance company, in the name of the owner of the land, issued to or for the benefit and protection of the city, showing all parties whose consent is necessary and their interest therein, except where the land included in such subdivision is registered under the Land Registration Act. If the land is so registered, a copy of the certificate of title shall be furnished, certified;

D.

Calculation and traverse sheets, used in computing the distances, angles and courses shown on the final map and ties to existing and proposed monuments, and showing closures, within the allowable limits of error specified in the ordinance, for exterior boundaries of the subdivision and for each irregular block or lot of the subdivision;

E.

Two copies of the proposed deed restrictions.

(Ord. 384 §8(C), 1978; Ord. 527 §1(part), 1993)

The final map which is filed shall be in full accord with all applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 384 §8(B), 1978)

Each final map shall contain the following information:

A.

If more than three sheets are used, an index map shall show the entire subdivision;

B.

The tract name, date, north arrow and scale;

C.

A general description of the land included;

D.

The location and names, without abbreviations, of all:

Proposed streets,

Proposed public areas and easements, and

Adjoining streets;

E.

Their dimensions, in feet and decimals of a foot;

F.

The dimensions of all lots, and a lot number for each lot;

G.

The centerline data for sheets including bearings and distances;

H.

The radius, tangent, arc length and central angle of curves;

I.

Suitable primary survey control points;

J.

The location and description of permanent monuments;

K.

Ties to any city or county boundary lines involved;

L.

All required certificates;

M.

Any other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 384 §8(C), 1978)

Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of each line. Dimensions of lots shall be the net dimensions. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to the nearest hundredth.

(Ord. 384 §8(D), 1978)

A.

The final map shall show the centerlines of all streets; the lengths, tangents, radii and central angle or radial bearings of all curves; the bearings of radial lines to each beginning and end of a curve; the total width of each street; the width of the portion being dedicated, the width of the existing dedication, and the width each side of the centerline; and the width of rights-of-way of railroads, flood control or drainage channels, and any other easements appearing on the map.

B.

Surveys in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps shall be made in accordance with standard practices and principles for land surveying. A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivision and all lots and blocks shall close within a limit of error of 0.005 feet.

(Ord. 384 §8(E), 1978)

The final map shall show the location, width and side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. If an existing easement is not definitely located of record, a statement as to the easement shall appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers, utilities and other purposes shall be denoted by broken lines. Distance and bearings on the side lines of the lots which are cut by an easement shall be so shown as to indicate clearly the actual lengths of the lot lines. The width of the easement, the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof, and sufficient ties to locate the easement shall be clearly labeled and identified, and, if already of record, proper reference to the records shall be given. Easements being dedicated shall be so indicated in the certificate of dedication.

(Ord. 384 §8(F), 1978)

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

(Ord. 384 §8(G), 1978)

The final map shall show city boundaries adjoining the subdivisions.

(Ord. 384 §8(H), 1978)

The lots shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number one, with no omissions or duplications; provided, however, 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 conform with the preceding requirements. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet. Blocks may be used. They shall be consecutively numbered or lettered in the manner required for numbering lots. Lots within each block shall be numbered as provided for subdivisions where block numbers are not used.

(Ord. 384 §8(I), 1978)

All streets, alleys, access rights, drainage and/or sewer easements, and other easements and parcels of land shown on the final map as intended for public use shall be offered for dedication for public use.

(Ord. 384 §8(J), 1978)

The council, at its discretion, may require that offers of dedications of streets include a waiver of direct access rights from any property shown on the final map as abutting thereon.

(Ord. 384 §8(K), 1978)

At the discretion of the council, areas of real property within the subdivision may be reserved for future needs for schools, fire stations, libraries, recreational facilities, or other public uses, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 384 §8(L), 1978)

After the issuance of a receipt by the city clerk for the final map and improvement drawings, the city engineer and city planner shall examine them as to conformity with the tentative map, as to the 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 title. The city engineer and city planner shall return one copy of the map to the subdivider or his engineer, showing necessary corrections. If the final map is found to be in correct form and the matters shown thereon are sufficient, the city engineer and city planner shall endorse their approval thereon and transmit it to the city council for approval.

(Ord. 384 §8(M), 1978)

At its first regular meeting following the filing of the final map, or within ten days following the filing thereof, the council shall consider the final map, the plan of subdivision improvements, and the offers of dedication in accord with the requirements of this title. The council may reject any or all offers of dedication, and the city clerk shall certify on the final map such action by the council. If the council determines that the map is in conformity with the requirements of this chapter, it shall approve the final map.

(Ord. 384 §8(N), 1978)

When the subdivider has filed with the city clerk the agreement and bond or other security; and has made the deposits and cost payments required by the provisions of this title and the Subdivision Map Act; and when such agreement, deposits, and/or security has been approved by the city attorney as to form and by the city engineer as to sufficiency, the final map shall be transmitted by the city clerk to the clerk of the county board of supervisors for ultimate transmittal to the county recorder.

(Ord. 384 §8(O), 1978)

If the council determines that the final map is not in conformity with the requirements of this title or the tentative map, it shall disapprove the map, specifying its reason or reasons therefore, and the city clerk shall advise the subdivider in writing of such disapproval and the reason or reasons for such disapproval. If the council has disapproved any map, the subdivider may file with the city clerk a map altered to meet the approval of the council. In such case, the subdivider shall conform to all the requirements imposed upon

him by this title when filing the first final map with the city; and the same proceedings shall be required as are prescribed by this chapter upon the filing of the first final map with the city.

(Ord. 384 §8(P), 1978)