Hanford Municipal Code Ch. 16.12 Final Maps

Prior to filing a final map with the legislative body, the subdivider shall comply with the applicable provisions of Article 8 of Chapter 4 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Prior code § 9-3.501)

Within 24 months after the receipt of the commission action approving or conditionally approving a map, the subdivider may file with the city engineer the original final map completed in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter. Such final map shall be accompanied by:

A. Traverse sheets and worksheets showing that closure, within the allowable limits of error, of the extension boundaries and of each irregular block and lot of the subdivision; and

B. Plans, profiles and specifications of the proposed public improvements, together with the necessary bonds or guarantees as required.

(Prior code § 9-3.502; Ord. 96-18 § 52, 1996)

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

(Prior code § 9-3.503)

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 number, name of the tract, date, north point and scale;

C. A description of the land included and addresses for each lot created;

D. The location and names, without abbreviations, of all:

1. Proposed streets,

2. Proposed public areas and easements, and

3. Adjoining streets;

E. The dimensions in feet and decimals of a foot;

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

G. The center line data for streets, 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, and the names of, adjacent subdivisions;

L. Ties to any city or county boundary lines involved;

M. The required certificates; and

N. Any other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Prior code § 9-3.504)

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

(Prior code § 9-3.505)

The final map shall show the center lines 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 center line; and the width of rights-of-way of railroads, flood control or drainage channels, and any other easements appearing on the map.

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 one foot in 10,000 feet of perimeter and/or within one-tenth of a foot, whichever is greater.

(Prior code § 9-3.506)

The final map shall show the location, width and side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. If the 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. Distances and bearing 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 easements, the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof, and sufficient ties to locate the easements 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.

(Prior code § 9-3.507)

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

(Prior code § 9-3.508)

The final map shall show city boundaries adjoining the subdivision.

(Prior code § 9-3.509)

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 in addition to, an existing subdivision, the lot numbers shall 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.

(Prior code § 9-3.510)

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

(Prior code § 9-3.511)

All streets, alleys, including access rights and abutter's rights, drainage easements, elementary school sites, parks and other easements and parcels of land intended for public use shall be offered for dedication for public use. If, at the time the final map is approved, any streets, paths, alleys or storm drainage easements are rejected, the offer of dedication shall remain open, and the council may, by resolution at any later date, and without further action by the subdivider, rescind its action and accept and open the streets, paths, alleys or storm drainage easements for public use, which acceptance shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder. The dedication and acceptance or rejection of parcels of the land for elementary school sites, public utilities, and all other easements or parcels of land not previously specified shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Prior code § 9-3.512)

The council, in 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 thereto.

(Prior code § 9-3.513)

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

(Prior code § 9-3.514)

After the issuance of a receipt for the final map, the city engineer shall examine it as to the sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgments, 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.

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 council for approval.

(Prior code § 9-3.515)

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 map, the plan of subdivision, and the offers of dedication in accordance 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 title, the council shall approve the final map.

(Prior code § 9-3.516)

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

(Prior code § 9-3.517)

If the council shall determine that the final map is not in conformity with the requirements of this title or the tentative map, the council shall disapprove the map, specifying its reasons therefor, and the city engineer, in writing, shall advise the subdivider of such disapproval and the reasons for such disapproval. When the council has disapproved any map, the subdivider may file with the city engineer 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 engineer, and the same proceedings shall be required as are prescribed by this title upon the filing of the first final map with the city engineer.

(Prior code § 9-3.518)