Division 11.3 — FINAL TRACT MAPS

A. Process

See Sec. 13B.7.4. (Final Tract Map) .

B. Filing Requirements

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The following information shall be submitted with the fnal tract mapi : names, addresses, and

telephone numbers of the record owners, subdivider, and person preparing the fnal tract mapi .

The general form and layout of the map, including size and type of lettering, drafting, and location

of acknowledgments, shall be determined by the City Engineer. The map shall be prepared on

high-quality tracing cloth or other material approved by the City Engineer.

1. Each sheet of the fnal tract mapi shall be 18 × 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn

completely around each sheet, leaving a blank margin of one inch. The scale of the map shall

be such as to show all details clearly. Each sheet shall be numbered, and its relation to other

sheets clearly shown. The tract number, scale, and north point shall be shown on each sheet.

If more than three sheets are necessary to show the entire subdivision, an index map shall

be included on one of the sheets. The boundary line of a subdivision shall be indicated by

distinctive symbols and clearly so designated.

2. Where any land to be subdivided is separated or divided into two or more parcels or portions

by any parcel of land other than a street, highway, or other public way, or a railroad, public utility or flood control right-of-way, each separate parcel or portion of a parcel shall be

subdivided as a separate parcel and shown on a separate subdivision map.

C. Boundary Evidence

Such stakes, monuments or other evidence determining the boundaries of the subdivision as are found on the ground, together with sufficient designations of adjoining subdivisions by lot

and tract number and page of record, or by section, township and range, or other proper legal

description as may be necessary to locate precisely the limits of the subdivision, shall be clearly

and fully shown on the fnal tract mapi .

D. Monuments

1. Boundary

a. Each fnal tract mapi shall show durable monuments of not less than two-inch steel pipe

at least 24 inches long found or set at or near each boundary corner and at intermediate

points approximately 1,000 feet apart or at such lesser distance as may be necessary by

topography or culture to assure accuracy in reestablishment of any point or line without unreasonable difficulty. The precise position and character of each monument shall be

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shown on the fnal tract mapi . Where the elevation of the top of each such monument

is not approximately level with the surface of the ground, its relative position shall be

indicated.

b. The establishment of boundary monuments may be required by the Advisory Agency, the

Appeal Board or the City Council upon appeal, prior to the recordation of the fnal tract i map, however, such requirement may be modified to accept the submission of complete field notes as evidence of a thorough survey, or the setting of only a portion of the

boundary monuments, or the referencing of monuments to adjacent reference points. The

City Engineer shall submit a recommendation concerning this matter. The reference points shall be indicated in a set of field notes showing clearly the ties between such monuments and sufficient number to set accurately each boundary monument after recordation of the

fnal tract mapi . The boundary monuments shall be properly located by coordinates in the

California Coordinate System or in such manner as determined by the City Engineer to be suitable and sufficient.

2. Centerline

Complete centerline data, including lengths of tangents and semi-tangents, shall be shown on the map for all streets within or adjoining the tract where no official centerline has been

previously established. In locations where the point of intersection falls on private property,

chords shall be shown instead of semi-tangents. The subdivider shall have approved monuments placed with permanent references to the monuments and furnish a set of field

notes to the City Engineer.

3. Deferment

a. In the event any or all of the monuments required to be set are subsequent to the

recordation of the fnal tract mapi, the map shall clearly show and describe such

monuments. All such monuments or the furnishing of notes for deferred monuments shall

be agreed to be set and furnished by the subdivider.

b. When the placement of monuments is to be deferred, the Bureau of Engineering

shall charge and collect a fee as established in Sec. 15.3.6.P. (Deferred Placement of

Monuments) for the service of receiving and processing a bond to guarantee placement of

the monuments.

4. Geodetic Controls

Ties to the Geodetic Triangulation System shall be provided where stations have been

established within reasonable distance from the subdivision boundary, and such ties are

deemed necessary by the City Engineer.

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E. Surveys

1. Requirements

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a. The procedure and practice of all survey work, done on any subdivision, shall conform to

the accepted standards of engineering and surveying professions. The fnal tract mapi shall

close in all its parts.

b. In the event the City Engineer has established the centerline of any street or alley in

or adjoining a subdivision, the fnal tract mapi shall show such centerline together with the reference to a field book or map showing such centerline and the monuments that

determine its position. If determined by ties, that fact shall be stated on the fnal tract mapi .

2. Notes to be Furnished

a. For such centerline monument set, the registered civil engineer or surveyor shall furnish to

the City Engineer a set of notes showing clearly the ties such monument and a sufficient

number (normally four) of durable distinctive reference points or monuments. Such

reference points may be lead and tacks in sidewalks, or curbs, or two-inch × two-inch

stakes set back of the curb line and below the surface of the ground or such substitute as

appears to be not more likely to be disturbed.

b. The set of notes shall be of such quality, form and completeness, and shall be on paper of

such quality and size as may be necessary to conform to the standardized office records

of the City Engineer. All such notes shall be indexed by the City Engineer as part of the

permanent public records.

3. Identification Marks

All monuments set as required in this Article (Division of Land) shall be permanently and visibly

marked or tagged with the registration or license number of the registered civil engineer or

surveyor.

F. Bearings

1. Basis

a. The fnal tract mapi shall indicate the basis of bearings, making reference to some recorded

subdivision map, or other record acceptable to the City Engineer.

b. The fnal tract mapi shall have as the basis of bearings a line based on the Geodetic

Triangulation System where ties to the system are deemed feasible by the City Engineer.

2. Distances

The bearing and length of each lot line, block line, and boundary line shall be shown on the

fnal tract mapi, and each required bearing and distance shall be indicated.

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G. Lot Numbers

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The lots shall be numbered consecutively commencing with the number one, except as otherwise

provided in this Article (Division of Land), with no omissions or duplications. Each numbered lot

shall be shown entirely on one sheet.

H. Curve Data

The length, radius, and total central angle and bearings of terminal radii of each curve and

the bearing of each radial line to each lot corner on each curve, and the central angle of each

segment within each lot shall be shown on the fnal tract mapi .

I. Easement

1. Lines

The fnal tract mapi shall show all the necessary data including width and side lines of all public

easements to which the lots in the subdivision are subject. If the easement is not located on

record, a statement as to the easement shall appear on the title sheet.

2. Designation

Easements shall be denoted by broken lines.

3. Identification

Each easement shall be clearly labeled and identified and, if already of record, proper

reference to the records given. Easements being dedicated shall be so indicated in the Certificate of Dedication.

J. City Boundary Lines

City boundary lines crossing or abutting the subdivision shall be clearly designated and tied in.

K. Natural Water Course Designation

In the event that a dedication of public right-of-way for flood control or storm drainage is not

required, the location of any natural water course shall be shown on the fnal tract mapi, unless such natural water course, channel, stream or creek is shown on the grading plans to be filled or

otherwise eliminated by the grading of the tract.

L. Title Sheet

The title sheet for each fnal tract mapi of a subdivision shall contain all the certificates and acknowledgment required by the Subdivision Map Act. The wording of such certificates and acknowledgments shall be approved by the City Attorney. Forms of certificates and

acknowledgment may be obtained from the City Engineer.

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A. Notification Regarding Street Lighting Maintenance Assessments

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The City Engineer shall cause to be filed, at the time of filing of any subdivision map with the Los

Angeles County Recorder, a notice or notices which shall provide information with respect to each

parcel in the subdivision regarding the obligation of any purchaser of such property to pay street

lighting maintenance assessments in accordance with the provisions of Div. 6. (Special Assessment

District Procedures), Chapter 3. (Street Lighting and Improvements) of the LAAC.

B. Notification Regarding Sewer Pumping or Drainage Facilities & Maintenance

Districts

The subdivider shall execute and record with the Los Angeles County Recorder a notice identifying

all sewer pumping or drainage facilities within the subdivision, either in existence or to be

constructed, which could be maintained under maintenance district procedures authorized by

Div. 6. (Special Assessment District Procedures), Chapter 3. (Street Lighting and Improvements)

of the LAAC. Such notice shall provide information regarding the possible obligation of each lot owner for assessments and shall be recorded at the time the fnal mapi is filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Notifications for sewer pumping connection to City sewer shall also be sent to

City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation to verify if a Sewer Capacity Availability Request (SCAR) is

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A. Requirements

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The streets, alleys, lots, and easements in all subdivisions subject to the provisions of this Article

(Division of Land) shall be laid out to provide for sewer and drainage facilities. All streets and alleys

and other public ways and easements within and immediately adjoining the subdivision, together

with any drainage and sanitary sewer easements, shall be graded and improved to a width and

grade in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. Other subdivision improvements as

authorized by the Subdivision Map Act may be required.

1. In addition to permanent subdivision improvements, temporary subdivision improvements may

be required to be made prior to or concurrent with permanent subdivision improvements. In

a Hillside Area, temporary erosion control devices shall be designed and installed in a manner

approved by the Board of Public Works and the Department of Building and Safety.

2. If the subdivision has been submitted only for the purpose of clarifying records by

consolidating existing lots or metes and bounds parcels, or for the purpose of absorbing

vacated streets or alleys or for the purpose of reversion to acreage, the Advisory Agency

upon the recommendation of the City Engineer may waive all or a portion of the subdivision

improvements which otherwise would be required.

B. Improvement Plans

1. Final plans, profiles, and specifications for subdivision improvements shall be furnished to

the City Engineer for approval and processing concurrently with the checking of the fnal i map. Such plans, profiles, and specifications shall show full details for such subdivision

improvements, and shall be in accordance with the standards adopted by the City of Los

Angeles.

2. In lieu of final plans, profiles and specifications, the subdivider may furnish preliminary

plans for subdivision improvements in a form satisfactory to the City Engineer, provided the subdivider agrees to furnish final plans, profiles, and specifications to the City Engineer not later than six months from the date the fnal mapi is filed for recording with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Preliminary plans shall be of sufficient detail and extent so as to permit

the City Engineer to determine the type, extent, quantity, and estimated cost of the required

subdivision improvements.

C. Street Lighting

Plans for a street lighting system shall be submitted to and be approved by the Bureau of Street

Lighting. The time requirement for submittal shall be as prescribed in Sec. 11.3.3.B. (Improvement

Plans) .

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1. Arrangements between the subdivider and the City to ensure the subdivider either places

street trees in subdivisions to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Street Maintenance of the

Department of Public Works, or makes a cash payment to the City. The amount of cash

payment shall be in accordance with rates established by the Board of Public Works. When

planted by the City, street trees may be planted under contract or by City forces.

2. Any street tree planted by a subdivider, or for which a payment is made to the City of Los

Angeles to provide such tree, is subject to the street tree maintenance fee set forth in Chapter

VI. (Public Works and Property), Sec. 62.176 (Street Maintenance Fee) of this Code.

E. Guarantees

1. No fnal tract mapi or parcel map may be presented to the City Council for approval until

the subdivider/owner has completed the subdivision improvements, or has guaranteed that all subdivision improvements will be constructed and installed within a specified time. The

requirement of guaranteeing the construction and installation of subdivision improvements

will not be waived under any condition except as provided in this Subsection E. (Guarantees) .

Parcel maps, the preliminary maps for which have been approved by the Advisory Agency

specifying that subdivision improvements are not required until such time as a building permit

or other grant of approval for development is issued, are exempt from this provision. California non-profit corporations are exempt from these requirements to the extent provided in the

Subdivision Map Act.

2. The guarantee shall be furnished in accordance with the provisions of this Subparagraph 2. :

a. The subdivider/owner shall execute an Improvement Agreement. Under the terms of this

agreement, the subdivider/owner shall, among other things: agree to construct and install

the subdivision improvements at the subdivider/owner’s expense; shall warrant all work

performed against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished

for a period of one year following acceptance by the City Engineer of all subdivision

improvements; and shall agree to reimburse the City for all costs and reasonable expenses

and fees incurred by the City in enforcing the terms of the agreement including reasonable

attorney’s fees.

b. Performance of the Improvement Agreement shall be guaranteed by one of the following,

at the option of and subject to the approval of the City:

i. A surety bond or bonds payable to the City, executed by the subdivider/owner as

principal and one or more corporate sureties authorized to act as surety under the laws of the State of California and having a certificate of authority as acceptable surety

on Federal bonds; or

ii. A deposit of cash; or

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iii. A deposit of negotiable United States Treasury bonds or notes, for which the faith

and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest,

payable to the bearer; or

iv. A deposit of fully-insured certificates of deposit issued by a financial institution whose

deposits are insured by an instrumentality of the Federal Government, together with a

non-revocable assignment to the City that pledges that the funds are on deposit and guaranteed for the performance of the Improvement Agreement. Such certificates

of deposit may provide that interest shall be paid to the depositor. The assignment

shall allow the City to withdraw the principal amount, or any portion of the principal

amount, on declaration of default by the Board of Public Works without the necessity

of any further consent by the depositor. The Improvement Security shall be on a form

prepared by the City Engineer, shall be a joint and several obligation, and shall be in

an amount estimated by the City Engineer to be reasonably necessary to complete

the construction and installation of all of the subdivision improvements required to be

done in accordance with the Improvement Agreement and to warrant the work against

defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished in the performance of

the work.

c. The term of the Improvement Security shall begin on the day it is approved by the City

Council and shall continue until the work is accepted by the City Engineer.

d. The Improvement Security shall contain the further conditions that: in addition to the

face amount, all parties executing the security shall be firmly bound under a continuing

obligation for payment of all reasonable costs, expenses and fees, including reasonable

attorney’s fees incurred by the City in enforcing the obligation secured; that all parties

agree to any extensions of time within which to construct and install the subdivision improvements; and that all parties further agree to such modifications of or additions to

the work as may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer provided the cost increase

does not exceed 10 percent of the value of the Improvement Security.

3. Improvement Warranty Guarantee

As a part of the Improvement Security there shall be included an amount to be determined by the City Engineer sufficient for the guarantee and warranty of the work for a period of one year

following the date of acceptance of the work by the City Engineer against any defective work

or labor done, or defective materials furnished in the performance of the work.

4. Labor & Material Payment Security

Security shall be furnished for payment of labor and materials furnished in the construction

and installation of the subdivision improvements. The security shall be furnished in one of the

forms described in Sec. 11.3.3.E.2. (Guarantees), and shall be in an amount equal to not less

than 50 percent of the Improvement Security as estimated by the City Engineer. The security shall inure to the benefit of all persons, and entities furnishing services, supplies or equipment

for the subdivision improvements as referenced in California Civil Code, Div. 4. (General

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Provisions), Sec. 8400, 8402 and 8404 . All claims under this labor and materials payment security shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before the expiration of 90 days after the

completion of the subdivision improvements.

5. Existing Security

If the subdivider/owner already has on file with the City Engineer an Improvement Security in

one of the forms described in Sec. 11.3.3.E.2. (Guarantees), posted in accordance with Chapter

VI (Public Works and Property), Sec. 62.111. (Class “B” Permits-Plans-Bonds-Insurance) of this

Code which guarantees completion of all of the subdivision improvements designated in the

Improvement Agreement and in an amount at least equal to the amount determined by the

City Engineer to be necessary to complete all of the subdivision improvements, no additional

Improvement Security is required; however, improvement warranty guarantee and labor and

material security may be required.

F. Extension of Time

If it appears that the subdivision improvements cannot be completed by the date specified

in the Improvement Agreement, written application may be made to the City Engineer for an

extension of the completion date. One extension of time shall be granted to a time at which the

City Engineer determines the work of subdivision improvement should reasonably be completed.

Further extensions of time may be granted at the discretion of the City Engineer. If the subdivider

disagrees with the determination of the City Engineer such decision may be appealed to the Board

of Public Works. Any extension may be considered upon agreement by the surety and principal to:

1. Begin or resume construction of the subdivision improvements on a schedule to be specified

by the City Engineer; or

2. Update the estimated cost of construction and installation of the subdivision improvements

with an adjustment in the Improvement Security commensurate with the updated estimates;

or

3. To the extent possible, construct and install the required subdivision improvements in

accordance with the standards and specifications of the Board of Public Works in effect at the

time such extension of time is granted; or

4. Comply with other conditions as may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer to ensure

diligent prosecution of the work.

G. Reduction of Improvement Security

When a portion of the subdivision improvements have been completed to the satisfaction of the

City Engineer, the City Engineer may consent to a reduction in the amount of the Improvement

Security upon written request from the subdivider/owner. The City Engineer may consent to two reductions provided the original security for the subdivision improvements exceeds $200,000 and the work completed is identifiable, capable of being maintained by the City, and accepted by the

City Engineer. In extreme hardship circumstances, the City Engineer may consent to one reduction

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without regard to the preceding provisions. The remaining security shall be adequate to cover the

estimated cost of completing the remaining subdivision improvements, the improvement warranty

guarantee, and reasonable expenses and fees for enforcement of the terms of the Improvement

Agreement. If a cash deposit or negotiable security is on deposit, that portion of the cash or

negotiable security not required as a guarantee for the remaining subdivision improvements,

improvement warranty guarantee and reasonable expenses and fees for enforcement of the terms of the Improvement Agreement, shall be returned to the depositor. If a certificate of deposit is on file, reduction in the Improvement Security will be accomplished by the City Engineer issuing a notice of reduction to the depositor and financial institution. If a surety bond is on file, reduction

in the Improvement Security will be accomplished by the execution of a rider to the improvement surety bond by the principal and surety and is effective upon approval by the City Engineer and the

City Attorney.

H. Release of Improvement Security

When all of the requirements of the Improvement Agreement and the Improvement Security

have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the improvement warranty guarantee has expired, the City Engineer shall issue a Certificate of Acceptance and Termination

of Improvement Warranty Bond to the subdivider/owner and a copy thereof shall be sent to the surety company if a surety bond is on file. However, if the improvement warranty guarantee has not expired, the City Engineer may issue a Certificate of Acceptance, which exonerates the portion

of the Improvement Security guaranteeing completion of the construction and installation of the

subdivision improvements, but not the improvement warranty guarantee. The warranty guarantee

shall thereafter be released in total by the City Engineer on or after one year from the date of the

completion notice from the Bureau of Engineering, provided no claims against the guarantee have

been made by the City.

I. Release of Labor & Material Payment Security

On or after 90 days from the date of completion notices from both the Bureau of Contract

Administration and the Bureau of Engineering, security posted under Sec. 11.3.3.E.4. (Labor &

Material Payment Security) to secure payment for labor and materials may be released by the City Engineer in whole if no claims are filed or reduced to an amount equal to 150 percent of those claims filed with the City Clerk. If a cash, negotiable security, or certificate of deposit payment security is on file, the City Engineer shall:

1. Release the cash, negotiable security or certificate of deposit payment bond in total, if no

claims have been filed; or

2. Reduce the cash or negotiable security or certificate of deposit payment bond to an amount

equal to 150 percent total amount of the claims filed with the City Clerk.

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If the subdivider/owner neglects, refuses or fails to construct the subdivision improvements with such diligence as to insure completion within the time specified, or within such extensions of

the time as may have been granted by the City Engineer or the Board of Public Works or if the

subdivider/owner neglects, refuses or fails to perform satisfactorily any act required under the

Improvement Agreement, the Board of Public Works may declare the Improvement Agreement

in default, and shall take whatever actions are necessary to enforce the terms and conditions of

the Improvement Security. The Board of Public Works is hereby empowered to order all or any

part of the work to be done either by City forces or by separate contract, and the City is entitled

to reimbursement for all costs and expenses as a result of such construction. If the Improvement Security is a cash deposit, negotiable security or certificate of deposit the Board of Public Works is empowered to deduct therefrom, on behalf of the City, an amount sufficient to reimburse and to

indemnify the City for any and all damages, costs and expenses sustained or incurred by the City in

enforcing the terms and conditions of the Improvement Agreement.

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A. Whenever a private street is proposed to be used or included in a subdivision, the private street

shall conform in all respects with all the requirements contained and set forth in Div. 10.3. (Private Street Regulations) . A private street map need not be filed with the Advisory Agency in addition to the maps required by the provisions of this Article (Division of Land), provided that the maps filed

in conformance with the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) show the private street and

contain the information pertaining to the street that is required to be provided in a private street

map.

B. If a private street located within a newly proposed tentative tract map was approved according

to the regulations at the time of the private street approval, then the private street is deemed

to comply with the requirements of this Section (Private Streets) and Div. 10.3. (Private Street

Regulations) and no further approval is required.

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A. Proceedings for reversion to acreage of subdivided real property may be initiated by the City

Council on its own motion or by petition of all of the owners of record of the real property within

the subdivision in accordance with Sec. 13B.7.3. (Tentative Tract Map) .

B. Upon the title sheet of each map filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage, the

subtitle shall consist of the words “A reversion to acreage of . . .” Any map so submitted shall be

accompanied by evidence of title and non-use or lack of necessity of any streets or easements which are to be vacated or abandoned. Any streets or easements to be left in effect after the

reversion shall be adequately delineated on the map.

C. When a reversion is effective, all fees and deposits shall be returned and all improvement security

released, except those retained in accordance with Sec. 13B.7.3. (Tentative Tract Map) .

D. After approval of the reversion by the City Council, the fnal mapi shall be delivered to the Los

Angeles County Recorder. The filing of the fnal mapi constitutes legal reversion to acreage of the land affected and also constitutes abandonment of all streets and easements not shown on the

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Subdivided lands may be merged and resubdivided without reverting to acreage by complying with

all the applicable requirements for the subdivision of land as provided in this Article (Division of Land) . The filing of the fnal mapi, in accordance with Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land), constitutes legal merging

of the separate parcels into one parcel and the resubdivision of the parcel. Any unused fees or deposits

previously made in accordance with this Article (Division of Land) pertaining to the property shall be

credited pro rata towards any requirements that are applicable at the time of resubdivision. Any streets or easements to be left in effect after the resubdivision shall be adequately delineated on the map.

After approval of the merger and resubdivision by the City Council, the map shall be delivered to the Los Angeles County Recorder. The filing of the map constitutes legal merger and resubdivision of the land affected and also constitutes abandonment of all streets and easements not shown on the map.

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A. Payment of fees is required in the sums fixed by ordinance for local drainage districts involved and

as a condition to approval of final subdivision maps and private street maps, except as provided in Subsection B. below, whenever the City Council determines such need and finds:

1. That subdivision and development of property requires or will require construction of facilities

described in the local drainage plan; and

2. That the fees are fairly apportioned within the area on the basis of benefits conferred on

the property proposed for subdivision or on the need for facilities created by the proposed

subdivision and development of other property within such area.

B. In the event the owner filing the map petitions the City Council for an exemption from payment

of fees required by ordinances to be paid to defray actual or estimated costs of constructing

planned drainage facilities for removal of surface and storm waters from local or neighborhood drainage areas, and the City Council finds and determines that the final subdivision map or the private street map filed for approval is not filed for subdivision or development purposes, the

City Council may thereupon exempt that map from payment of the fees or other consideration

notwithstanding provisions of Sec. 11.1.3.O. (Where Subdivision Includes Land Within Drainage

District), Sec. 11.4.4.B.9. (Where Parcel Map Includes Land Within Drainage District), or Sec.

10.3.5.J.4. (Improvements, Drainage & Sewage) or requirements of Sec. 11.3.7.A. (Maps, Local

Drainage Districts, Exemption from Fees) or of the ordinance for such payment.

C. For purposes of this Subsection C. the term “subdivision” and the term “development” neither

includes nor applies to final subdivision maps or private street maps that are filed within the City:

1. In connection with a sale of land which is to be further divided by the filing of either a

subdivision map or private street map prior to development occurring.

2. Solely for the purposes of reversion to acreage, or to combine portions of vacated streets with

adjoining lots or parcels, or to make boundary line adjustments without creating any new lots or parcels, or to effect technical corrections on existing recorded maps in order to cause those

maps to conform to actual fact, clarify the record, and cause them to read correctly, provided

however that approval or recordation of such new maps does not or will not otherwise change

or amend any existing recorded map or any legend.

Sec. 11.3.7. (Maps, Local Drainage Districts, Exemption From Fees) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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See Sec. 13B.7.3.H. (Modification of Entitlement) .

Sec. 11.3.8. (Modifications) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Upon the filing of a tentative tract map that, for its implementation, requires the import or

export of more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth materials, the Advisory Agency shall request that

the Superintendent of Building and the General Manager of the Department of Transportation investigate the circumstances of the proposed import or export of earth materials and the effect

upon the public health, safety, and welfare. The Advisory Agency shall request the City Engineer to determine the effect of any import and export on the structural integrity of the public streets and to determine the effect on public safety relative to street alignment, width and grade.

B. In taking action on the tentative tract map, the Advisory Agency shall impose conditions of

approval to mitigate any detrimental effects of the hauling operations necessary to import or

export earth, including but not limited to:

1. Designating routes to be followed by trucks hauling earth materials;

2. Limiting truck weight, length or speed; and

3. Any other conditions of approval necessary to ensure repair of damages to public streets

along the hauling route that may reasonably be expected to be caused by hauling operations. Such additional conditions may include a condition that the developer shall file a bond for the benefit of the City. Any such bond shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney, executed

by the developer and a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State in an amount sufficient to cover the repair of any damage to the public streets reasonably expected to be

caused by the hauling operations. The conditions of the bond shall guarantee to indemnify

the City for all costs and expense in repairing the damaged streets or other public facilities. In lieu of a surety bond, the developer may file a cash bond with the Department upon the same

terms and conditions and in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety

bond. The deposit submitted may be in the form of cash or negotiable United States securities. The term of such bond shall begin on the date of filing and shall remain in effect until the completion of the hauling operations and subsequent inspection of the affected public streets

by the Department of Public Works.

C. The Advisory Agency may disapprove the tentative tract map as provided in Sec. 13B.7.3.E.

(Standards for Review & Required Findings) .

Sec. 11.3.9. (Subdivision Requiring Import or Export of Earth) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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In addition to amendments to fnal tract mapi s authorized by California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66469., after a fnal tract mapi is filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder, the recorded map, including the conditions of approval, may be modified in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 13B.7.4.H. (Modification of Recorded Final Tract Map) . Modifications and

amending maps shall be governed by the following limitations.

A. No modifications involving increases in density are allowed if the increase would change the

density of a subdivision as approved on appeal by the City Planning Commission or the City

Council, where such density was the subject of the appeal to the City Planning Commission or the

City Council.

B. No condition may be modified if it was imposed as a mitigating measure identified in a mitigated

or conditional negative declaration or in an Environmental Impact Report.

C. Modifications involving increases in density over that originally approved by the Advisory Agency in

approving the tentative tract map shall be limited to the following:

1. For subdivision of fewer than 10 lots or dwelling units, any density increase shall be limited to

one lot or dwelling unit; and

2. For subdivisions containing 10 or more lot or dwelling units, any increase shall be limited to

not more than 10 percent of that originally approved.

D. Modifications involving either an increase in the height of structures, or in the elevation of building

pads where the elevation of such pads has been specified by the Advisory Agency, shall be limited

as follows:

1. An increase in the height of structures of not more than 10 percent above the approved height

of such structures; or

2. An increase in the elevation of building pads of not more than five feet above the approved

elevation of such pads; or

3. Any such increase in height or elevation shall not obstruct the view from surrounding

properties; or

4. A greater increase in the elevation of building pads may be approved if such increase has been

determined to be necessary for health and safety reasons by the Department of Building and

Safety.

E. No modifications are permitted that violate the intent of any of the original conditions of the tract

map approval as that intent is expressed in the findings or otherwise by the decision-maker.

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Sec. 11.3.10. (Modification of Recorded Final Tract Maps) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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