Hawthorne Municipal Code Ch. 16.44 Final Map

After approval of tentative map by the planning commission, the subdivider may cause a final map to be prepared in accordance with a completed survey of the subdivision and in compliance with the approved tentative map, and in full compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and this title.

(Ord. 1664 § 19, 1999)

A. The final map shall be clearly and legibly described upon tracing cloth of good quality. All lines, letters, figures, certificates, acknowledgements and signatures shall be made in black waterproof India ink, except that affidavits, certificates and acknowledgements may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with black opaque ink.

B. The size of each sheet shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches.

C. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch.

D. The exterior boundary line of the subdivision shall be outlined by a blue line.

E. The scale of the map shall be a minimum of one inch equals one hundred feet, and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end.

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

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

(Prior code § 12-2641)

Below the tract number shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided by reference to subdivisions or to sectional surveys. Where the size of a subdivision permits, the title may be included on a single sheet.

(Prior code § 12-2642)

A. If more than three sheets are used, an index showing entire subdivision with lots numbered consecutively shall be included.

B. Tract number, date, north point and scale.

C. Description of land included.

D. Location and names, without abbreviations, of all:

1. Proposed streets and alleys;

2. Proposed public areas and easements;

3. Adjoining streets; and

4. Street names previously approved by the city.

E. Dimensions in feet to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot.

F. Dimensions of all lots.

G. Each lot shall be numbered, each block may be lettered or numbered. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet.

H. Centerline data on streets, alleys and easements, including bearings and distances.

I. If any portion of the land within the boundaries shown on any final map is subject to inundation or flood hazard by storm waters, such fact and an identification of the affected portion shall be clearly shown on such final map by a prominent note on each sheet of such map whereon such portion shall be shown.

J. In the event that a dedication of right-of-way for storm drainage purposes is not required, the planning commission may require that the location of any watercourse or channel be shown on the final map.

K. Required certificates.

(Prior code § 12-2643)

The minimum improvements which the subdivider will be required to make or enter into an agreement to make in the subdivision prior to the acceptance and approval of the final map by the city engineer shall be:

A. Adequate distribution lines for domestic water supply to each lot;

B. Sewage collecting system and laterals where main lines of an adequate disposal system are available;

C. Adequate grading and surfacing of all streets, highways, ways and alleys, as per minimum standards established by resolution by the city council;

D. Adequate drainage of all of the subdivision streets, highways, ways and alleys;

E. Monuments;

F. Fire hydrants at locations designated by the city engineer;

G. Necessary barricades and safety devices;

H. Other improvements may be required under circumstances cited in council's resolution. All such improvements shall conform to the standards and specifications established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 1664 § 21, 1999)

Each final map shall have indicated thereon the following:

A. Radius, tangent, arc and central angle of curves;

B. Suitable primary survey control points:

1. Section corners, and

2. Monuments (existing outside of subdivision);

C. Location of all permanent monuments within subdivision;

D. Ties to and identification of adjacent subdivision;

E. Ties to any city boundary lines involved;

F. Surveyor's certificate.

(Prior code § 12-2645)

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

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

(Prior code § 12-2646)

A. In making the survey for the subdivision, the surveyor shall set sufficient permanent monuments so that the survey or any part thereof may be readily retraced. Such monuments shall generally be placed at angle points on the exterior boundary lines of the tract, and at intersections of centerlines of streets and at beginning of curves and end of curves on centerlines. Such monuments may be placed on offset lines. Stakes set at lot corners will not be considered permanent. The character, type and positions of all monuments shall be noted on the map.

B. For each centerline intersection monument set, the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey has been made, shall furnish to the city engineer a set of notes showing clearly the ties between such monument and a sufficient number (normally four) of durable distinctive reference points or monuments. Such reference points or monuments may be leads or tacks in sidewalks, or two-inch iron pipe set back of the curbline and below the surface of the ground, or such substitute therefor as appears to be not more likely to be disturbed.

C. All permanent monuments shall be placed prior to recording the final map. Before approving the map, the city engineer shall, by field survey, satisfy himself that all the monuments shown thereon actually exist and that their positions are correctly shown.

(Prior code § 12-2647)

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 acre or more shall show net acreage to nearest hundredth.

(Prior code § 12-2648)

A. The lots shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the number one, with no omissions or duplications.

B. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet.

C. Blocks may be used, but are not preferred. They shall be consecutively numbered in the same manner as required for numbering lots, or they may be lettered in alphabetical sequence beginning with the letter "A."

D. Lots within each block shall be numbered as herein provided for subdivision where blocks are not employed.

(Prior code § 12-2649)

A. Whenever the city engineer has established the centerline of a street or alley such 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 or maps of public record relating to the monuments. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated.

B. The final map shall show city boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in.

(Prior code § 12-2650)

A. The final map shall show the centerlines of all streets, length, tangents, radii and central angles or radial bearings of all curves, the total width of each street, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedication and the width of each side of the centerline; also the width of the rights-of-way of railroads, flood control or drainage channels and any other easements existing or being dedicated by the map.

B. Surveys in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps as in this title provided, shall be made in accordance with standard practices and principles for land surveying. A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivisions and all lots and blocks shall close within an error of one to ten thousand.

(Prior code § 12-2651)

A. All streets, highways and parcels of land shown on the final map and intended for any public use shall be offered for dedication for public use.

B. Streets, or portions of streets, may be offered for future dedication where the immediate opening and improvement is not required, but where it is necessary to insure that the city can later accept dedication when such streets are needed for the further development of the area or adjacent areas.

C. The subdivider shall improve, or agree to improve, all land dedicated for streets, highways, public ways and easements as a condition precedent to acceptance thereof and approval of the final map. Such improvements shall include such grading, surfacing, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, culverts, bridges, storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains, streetlights and such other structures or improvements as may be required under prescribed circumstances and conforming to such specifications pertaining to design and materials as shall be defined by resolution by the city council.

D. All improvements shall be installed to grades approved by the city engineer.

E. Original tracings covering plans, profiles and specifications of proposed improvements shall be furnished to the city engineer prior to the time of submitting the final map to him, and be approved by the city engineer before the map shall be filed with the city engineer. Such plans and profiles shall show full details of the proposed improvements which shall be according to the standards for the city as defined by resolution of the city council.

F. If such improvement work is not completed satisfactorily before the final map is approved, the owner or owners of the subdivision shall, immediately upon approval and before the certification of the final map by the city, enter as contractor into an agreement with the city council whereby, in consideration of the acceptance by the city council of the streets and easements offered for dedication, the contractor agrees to complete the work within the time specified in the agreement.

G. To assure the city that this work will be completed and lien holders paid, a bond or cash deposit shall be furnished guaranteeing faithful performance, and guaranteeing payment for labor and material. The amount of such bond or cash deposit shall be determined by the city engineer as to the amount and as to the adequacy of the bond except in cases where a cash deposit is made.

(Ord. 1664 § 23, 1999)

A. The final map shall show the centerline data, 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.

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

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

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

F. At the time the subdivider presents the final map to the city engineer there shall be presented certificates executed respectively by the various public utility companies authorized to serve in the area of the subdivision certifying that satisfactory provisions have been made with each of such public utility companies as to location of their facilities; that easements, where required by such companies, have been executed and delivered to the utility companies or the city, if city-owned utilities are involved, for recording. Easements for public utility companies shall be designated on the final map as "Easements for Public Utilities."

(Ord. 1664 § 25, 1999)

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

(Prior code § 12-2654)

Each subdivision shall be accompanied by a certificate of title except in cases in which land is registered under the Land Title Act (Torrens Title) showing the name of all persons, firms and corporations whose consent is necessary to pass title to road, street and other easements shown upon said map.

(Prior code § 12-2655)

A. After receipt of the report of the planning commission approving or conditionally approving the tentative map, the subdivider may, within thirty-six months from the date of such approval, proceed to prepare and file a final map as herein provided. If such final map is not submitted within thirty-six months from the date of the approval of the tentative map, such map shall be considered abandoned, unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 11554 of the Business and Professions Code.

B. For purpose of filing a final map, the subdivider shall submit to the city engineer an original final map tracing and three dark line prints thereof. One copy of such dark line print shall be filed permanently with the city engineer; one copy shall be checked by the city engineer and reported to the city planning commission; one copy shall be returned to the subdivider after showing thereon corrections, if any, or a statement by the city engineer that the map is correct. When the map is found to be correct, the final map tracing shall be certified by the city engineer, the secretary of the planning commission, the city treasurer and the city clerk and returned to the subdivider for recording.

C. After receiving copies of the final map, the city engineer shall examine or have examined the map as to sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgments, correctness of surveying data, mathematical data and computations and such other mailers as require checking to insure compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and of this title. When requested by the city engineer, traverse sheets and work sheets showing the closure of the exterior boundaries and of each irregular block and lot shall be provided. If the final map is found to be in correct form and the mailers shown thereon are sufficient, the city engineer shall endorse his approval thereon.

D. If the final map as submitted conforms in every respect to the recommendations of the planning commission pertaining to the tentative map and as approved and no new features have been added which have not been approved by the planning commission, such fact shall be reported to the secretary of the planning commission, and the secretary of the planning commission may certify such map on behalf of the planning commission. If the final map does not so conform, such fact, and the nature of the nonconforming features shall be reported to the planning commission and the secretary of the planning commission may not certify such maps until the changes have been reviewed and approved by the planning commission.

E. After the final map has been recorded in the county recorder's office, two cloth prints of such map shall be furnished to the city engineer.

(Ord. 1664 § 27, 1999)

The subdivider shall provide the necessary bonds or cash deposit to guarantee required improvements as provided in Section 16.44.130G.

(Prior code § 12-2657)

Fees shall be paid in an amount set by resolution of the city council and the city treasurer shall issue receipt for fees received in behalf of the city, identifying same as related to the title of the subdivision for which such fees were tendered.

(Ord. 1343 § 5, 1985)