Division 11.4 — PARCEL MAPS

A. Intent

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The following parcel map regulations are intended to: ensure compliance with the Subdivision

Map Act, this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and the City’s General Plan; to assure lots of acceptable

subdivision design and of a size compatible with the size of existing lots in the immediate

neighborhood; to preserve property values; to assure compliance with the design standards for

streets and alleys in this Article (Division of Land) where street or alley dedication or subdivision

improvements are required; to prevent interference with the opening or extension of streets necessary for emergency vehicle access, proper traffic circulation, and the future development

of adjacent properties; and to provide that the dividing of land in the Hillside Areas be done in a

manner that ensures that the separate parcels can be safely graded and developed as building

sites.

B. Scope

1. No land shall be separated in ownership or otherwise divided into two, three, or four parcels

or condominiums, and no such divided parcel or condominium shall be separately maintained

unless the division conforms to that shown on a parcel map that has been approved by the

Advisory Agency and recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

2. No building permit shall be issued, and no building or structure shall be constructed, altered

or maintained on any land which has been separated in ownership or otherwise divided into

two, three, or four parcels in violation of the provisions of this Article (Division of Land), and

until and unless a parcel map has been recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder. All conditions of approval shall be completed prior to filing the parcel map.

3. These regulations do not apply to the leasing of apartments, offices, stores or similar space

within an apartment building, industrial building, commercial building or mobile home park,

nor to mineral, oil or gas leases, nor do they apply to the following divisions of land, except

as may be required by Subsection C. (Parcel Maps — Divisions of Land of Five or More Parcels

Not Subdivisions) :

a. Those divisions of land made in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the

subdivision regulations contained in this Article (Division of Land) .

b. Those divisions of land made solely because of the sale, acquisition, lease or combining

of lands by governmental agencies, including the City of Los Angeles and any of its

departments, or any further division of such lands by a lessee of such governmental

agency.

c. Those where the Advisory Agency or the Appeal Board determines that all the following

conditions exist:

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i. A lot line adjustment is made between four or fewer existing adjoining lots or parcels

and the land taken from one lot or parcel is added to an adjoining lot or parcel;

ii. The resulting number of lots or parcels remains the same or is decreased; and

iii. The parcels or lots resulting from the lot line adjustment conform to the General Plan,

any applicable Coastal Plan, this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), and the City's building

ordinances.

4. Those involving land dedicated for cemetery purposes under the applicable provisions

contained in the California Health and Safety Code .

C. Divisions of Land of Five or More Parcels Not Subdivisions

1. No parcel of land may be separated in ownership or otherwise divided into five or more

parcels, where such a division is not a subdivision by reason of the exceptions contained in

California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66426.(a), (b), (c), and (d),

and no such divided parcel shall be separately maintained unless a tentative tract map of such

division has been approved by the Advisory Agency and a parcel map prepared in conformity

has been recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

2. Where the Advisory Agency determines that a tentative tract map filed for the division of land

described in California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66426.(b) and

(c) complies with all the requirements of this Article (Division of Land), but that dedication for street opening or widening or easements is necessary, it shall require that an offer to dedicate

such additional land as is necessary to be made in a manner provided by Sec. 11.4.4.B.1.

(Conditional Approval) .

3. Where the Advisory Agency determines that a tentative tract map filed for the division of land

described in California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66426.(c)

complies with all of the requirements of this Article (Division of Land), but that improvement of public or private streets, highways, ways or easements is necessary for local traffic, drainage or

sanitary needs, such improvements shall be constructed, or their construction and completion

guaranteed in the manner provided by Sec. 11.3.3. (Subdivision Improvements), as a condition

of approval of the tentative tract map.

4. No building permit may be issued, and no building or structure may be constructed, altered

or maintained on any land which has been separated in ownership or otherwise divided into five or more parcels, where a parcel map is not required for such a division by reason of the

exceptions contained in California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec.

66426.(a), (b), (c), and (d), in violation of the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) . All

conditions of approval shall be completed prior to submitting the parcel map to the City

Engineer.

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D. Slope Density

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1. In Hillside Areas, which are designated in the "Minimum Residential" General Plan land use

designation, the dwelling unit density shall not exceed that allowed by the following formula:

D = [50 - S ]

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Where:

D = the maximum number of dwelling units per gross acre allowable; and

S = the average natural slope of the land in percent.

2. Where the total allowable number of dwelling units per parcel map or tentative tract map

calculated under the above formulas results in a number other than a whole number, it shall

be rounded to the nearest whole number as follows:

a. Where the fractional portion of the total allowable number of dwelling units equals 0.5

or more, the total number of allowable dwelling units shall be rounded to the next larger

whole number;

b. Where the fractional portion of the total allowable number of dwelling units equals less

than 0.5, the total number of allowable dwelling units shall be rounded to the next smaller

whole number.

3. In no case may the permitted density be less than 0.05 dwelling units per gross acre. Where

the total allowable number of dwelling units per parcel map calculated under the above

formula results in a number less than one, it shall be rounded up to allow one dwelling unit per

parcel map.

4. Where previous grading on a lot makes it difficult to determine average natural slope using the

above formula, the Director shall determine the average natural slope in a manner to carry out

the intent of this Subsection D.

E. Forms & Map Requirements

Each person applying for approval of a parcel map required by Sec. 11.4.1.B. (Scope) shall submit

a reproducible preliminary parcel map to the Department of City Planning showing the land to

be divided and its proposed division. The map may be prepared by the applicant, except that the

Advisory Agency may require the map to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer and that it be based upon a field survey when it determines that such is necessary

to provide the information required by this Subsection E. or Subsection F. (Incomplete Map),

Subsection G. (Additional Reports), or Subsection H. (Protected Vegetation Reports) below. The map shall be made on one or more sheets of tracing paper or polyester based film at least 8 1/2

inches x 11 inches but shall not exceed 18 x 26 inches. It shall be legibly drawn using a decimal or

an engineer’s scale and shall clearly show the following information:

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1. The dimensions and record boundaries of the total parcel together with a legal description of

the total parcel attached to the map.

2. The dimensions and boundaries of each proposed parcel.

3. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the property owners, the person filing the

map, and the registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, if any, who prepared the map.

4. The abutting streets and alleys and existing surface improvements and proposed dedications

and subdivision improvements.

5. The location of other existing public easements, private streets, or private road easements.

6. In Hillside Areas, the existing contours of the land at intervals of not more than five feet.

7. The accurate location of any structures on the property.

8. Names or designations for all proposed streets.

9. Such other information as the Advisory Agency determines is necessary to properly consider

the proposed division.

F. Incomplete Map

If at any time during the processing of the map it is discovered that the map has been improperly

prepared or required pertinent information has not been submitted, the applicant shall be promptly notified in writing by mail of the defect and of further information or correction required. The time limits specified shall not begin until the omitted or inaccurate information is furnished in

a proper manner.

G. Additional Reports

In addition to the preliminary parcel map, and when determined by the Superintendent of Building

or the City Engineer to be necessary, the following reports shall be submitted to the Department

of City Planning by the applicant when the property is located in a Hillside Areas:

1. A geologic report prepared by an engineering geologist, as defined in Chapter IX. (Building

Regulations), Article 1. (Building Code) of this Code, setting forth all relevant geologic data

pertaining to the proposed separate parcels and including separately stated conclusions listing

any potential hazards to public health, safety or welfare which may exist on the proposed

parcels or which could result from grading or building upon the proposed separate parcels.

2. A report prepared by a soils engineer, as defined in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Div.

70. (Grading, Excavations, and Fills) of this Code, setting forth sufficient engineering data to

explain the proposed solutions to:

a. Any potential geologic hazards disclosed by the geologic report; and

b. Any potential geologic hazards that could be created by the proposed grading.

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H. Protected Vegetation Reports

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No application for a preliminary parcel map approval for a parcel where protected vegetation

is located will be considered complete unless it includes a report pertaining to preserving the

protected vegetation in accordance with Sec. 11.1.3.P. (Protected Vegetation Regulations) . The

report shall be prepared by a tree expert and shall evaluate the subdivider’s proposals for protected

vegetation preservation, removal, replacement or relocation. In the event the subdivider proposes

any grading, land movement, or other activity within the drip line of any protected vegetation

referred to in the report, or proposes to relocate or remove any protected vegetation, the report

shall also evaluate any mitigation measures proposed by the subdivider and the anticipated effectiveness in preserving the protected vegetation.

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A. Disapproval of Maps

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1. Where a parcel map involves land for which a General Plan, including dwelling unit densities,

has been adopted by the City Council, and the land is also in a Hillside Area, the number of lots

or parcels on the map shall be limited so that the number of dwelling units permitted by the

applicable zoning regulations does not substantially exceed the dwelling unit densities shown

on the plan.

2. The Advisory Agency shall disapprove a preliminary parcel map when the property is situated

in a Hillside Area and the Department of Building and Safety or the Bureau of Engineering

has submitted a report in writing to the Advisory Agency recommending disapproval of

the preliminary parcel map because of any existing or potential geologic hazards lacking

satisfactory engineering solutions.

3. The Advisory Agency may disapprove a preliminary parcel map unless the proposed name

of each street has been approved by the City Engineer. Advisory Agency approval shall be

withheld if the City Engineer has determined that a proposed street name would create confusion, be misleading, be unduly long or carry connotations offensive to good taste and

decency.

B. Lots May Be Increased in Size

1. Where the Advisory Agency finds it necessary in order to promote the general welfare, to

provide for a more consistent development for the area, and to preserve property values, it

may require that lots or parcels described in a parcel map and located in a Residential Use

District (Div. 5B.3.) be increased in size from that proposed so as to more closely conform to

the size of existing contiguous lots or nearby parcels on the same street. However, in no case

may the Advisory Agency require such parcels in the aforementioned Use District, other than

when a zone includes a Rural-Limited, Estate-Limited 4, or Estate-Limited 5 Form District, to

contain an area of more than 20,000 square feet.

2. Where the Advisory Agency finds that a future public easement will be needed on a portion

of the lots or parcels for street or other public uses, it may require that the lots or parcels

be increased in size from the proposed to provide space for such easement. In addition, the

Advisory Agency may impose conditions prohibiting or restricting the erection for buildings or

structures on that portion needed for the easement.

C. Maps Involving Private Road Easements

Whenever a proposed division of land involves one or more parcels that are contiguous or

adjacent to a private road easement with the remaining parcel contiguous or adjacent to a dedicated street, only the parcel map need be filed, without requiring the payment of additional fees or the filing of a private street map. The Advisory Agency may approve, conditionally approve,

or disapprove the map subject to the applicable provisions of this Article (Division of Land) or Div.

10.3. (Private Street Regulations) .

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D. Lots in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

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1. The Advisory Agency may disapprove a preliminary parcel map for land located in the Very

High Fire Hazard Severity Zone because of inadequate fre protectioni facilities unless:

a. The designated area in which buildings are to be erected on each proposed parcel or lot,

as shown on the map, is located not more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant, the distance

to be measured along a route providing reasonable access, as determined by the Fire Chief, for the laying of fire hoses in an emergency; or

b. The Fire Chief reports that adequate fre protectioni exists, or is in the process of being

provided, for the parcels or lots.

2. Upon proper application to the City Council, and upon recommendation of the Chief Engineer

of Waterworks of the Department of Water and Power, the City may provide for contribution

toward the cost of installation of water mains and hydrants necessary to comply with this

Subsection (Lots in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) where the Chief Engineer

determines that the cost of such installation is greatly in excess of normal charges for

providing like facilities.

E. Maps Involving Future Streets

In the event that the Advisory Agency determines that certain streets or alleys in a proposed

division of land shall be reserved for future public use, they shall be indicated on the preliminary parcel map and offered for dedication as future streets or future alleys prior to recording the parcel map. The applicant shall furnish the Bureau of Right-of-Way and Land an offer of dedication

therefor in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 11.4.4.B.1. (Conditional Approval) .

F. Maintenance of Accessory Structures

Where the Advisory Agency determines that a proposed parcel map complies with all provisions of these parcel map regulations, but otherwise finds that the proposed division of land will result in

a parcel where an accessory building or accessory structure is separated from the main building,

or, a parcel where a residential building is without the required automobile parking stalls, then, in order to afford the applicant time to remedy these problems (by providing a main building on the

same parcel as the accessory structure or accessory building, removing the accessory structure

or accessory building, or providing the required automobile parking stalls), the Advisory Agency

may: approve the proposed parcel map and the continued use and maintenance of the accessory

structures or accessory buildings separated from the main building, for a period of time not to

exceed one year; or, approve the proposed parcel map and the continued use and maintenance

of the residential building without the required automobile parking stalls, for a period of time not

to exceed 90 days. However, in either situation, the Advisory Agency’s approval is subject to the

following conditions:

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1. That as a prerequisite to the filing of the final parcel map with the City Engineer, the owner or

owners of record of the subject property shall record with the Los Angeles County Recorder

a covenant running with the land in which such owner or owners agree to comply with the

conditions imposed by the Advisory Agency in approving the parcel map.

2. That upon approval of the proposed parcel map, in addition to the permanent copy placed on

file in the Department of City Planning, the Advisory Agency shall furnish a copy of the action

to the applicant and to the Department of Building and Safety.

G. Lots Involving a Common Slope

Whenever two or more lots are to be created on a common slope and the City Engineer or

Superintendent of Building determines that condition so dictate, the Advisory Agency may require

as a condition of approval of the preliminary parcel map that appropriate deed covenants on a

form approved by the City Attorney be recorded which provide to each owner of the common

slope a joint right on entry for access of persons and equipment, and a joint easement over the

slope area to maintain and repair the common slope.

H. Protected Vegetation

When protected vegetation exists on a proposed parcel, the preservation of the protected

vegetation at its existing location, its relocation for preservation purposes, or the removal of the

protected vegetation shall be regulated in the same manner as that provided under subdivision

regulations set forth in this Article (Division of Land) .

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A. Process

See Sec. 13B.7.3.I.2. (Filing an Application) .

B. Requirements

See Div. 11.4. (Parcel Maps) and Sec. 13B.7.3.I. (Vesting Tentative Map) .

C. Development Rights

See Sec. 13B.7.3.I.4. (Development Rights) .

D. Development Inconsistent With Zoning — Conditional Approval

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See Sec. 13B.7.3.I.5. (Development Inconsistent with Zoning — Conditional Approval)

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A. Approval

When the Advisory Agency determines that the proposed parcel map complies with all the

provisions of these parcel map regulations, and no dedication or subdivision improvement is

required, it shall approve the preliminary parcel map.

B. Conditional Approval

When the Advisory Agency determines that the preliminary parcel map complies with all of the

provisions of these parcel map regulations, but that street or alley dedications or subdivision

improvements, storm drain easements, sanitary sewer easements or slope easements are necessary, or that grading or construction of an engineered retaining structure as specified in this

Section (Preliminary Parcel Map Review Considerations) is necessary, it may approve the proposed

preliminary parcel map subject to the following conditions being complied with to the satisfaction

of the City Engineer:

1. That an offer be made to dedicate such land as is necessary for street or alley purposes in

compliance with the applicable street and alley design standards established in Sec. 11.1.3.

(Subdivision Design Standards) and such storm drain easements, sanitary sewer easements, and slope easements as are deemed necessary. The offer shall be properly executed by all parties having a record interest, including beneficiaries under deeds of trust as shown by a

current preliminary title report prepared by a title company approved by the City Engineer

for that intent. The trustee under the deed of trust shall not be required to execute the

dedicatory instrument, unless, in the view of the City Engineer, such execution is necessary to

satisfactorily dedicate the land. This report shall: be on a form approved by the City Attorney

and the City Engineer; be in such terms as to be binding on the owner, heirs, assigns or successors in interest; and shall continue until the City Council accepts or rejects it. The offer

shall provide that the dedication will be complete upon acceptance by the City Council. The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove the offer for recordation within ten days after it is filed. The offer shall be recorded by the City Engineer with the Los Angeles County Recorder upon its approval. If the streets, alleys, and easements being offered for dedication are required

for immediate public use as streets, alleys, and easements, a resolution of acceptance shall thereafter be submitted to the City Council concurrently with the final parcel map in order to complete the dedication. Offers to dedicate that are not required for immediate public use will be retained by the City until such time as acceptance for public use occurs. If an offer is rejected by the City Council, the City Engineer shall issue a release from such offer, which shall

be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

2. When it is determined that additional street dedication for widening will be required from

property adjoining that depicted in the preliminary parcel map in order to comply with the applicable street standards provided for in Sec. 11.1.3. (Subdivision Design Standards), the offer

of dedication provided for above shall include an agreement as a covenant running with the

land that upon completion of the dedication, a one-foot wide portion of the property included

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within the dedication and abutting such adjoining property shall not be used for access. This

agreement shall be in the form of a covenant running with the land and shall be recorded, but

shall by its own terms become null and void upon the completion of the dedication of the

additional land needed for street purposes from the adjoining property. The City Engineer shall

show that portion of the dedication which is subject to the recorded covenant on the District Maps of the City of Los Angeles. As long as the agreement remains in effect, the one-foot

strip shall not be used as a means of access to the adjoining property, nor shall any permits be

issued by any City department permitting its use for access purposes.

3. That such subdivision improvements as are required be constructed and installed to the

satisfaction of the City Engineer or that construction and installation of such subdivision

improvements be guaranteed in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 11.3.3.E. (Guarantees) .

The subdivision improvements shall be limited to grading and the installation of local drainage

and sewer facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, street trees, and roadway surfacing.

In addition, the City Engineer may also require such other incidental subdivision improvements

as are essential to the proper installation of the required public street or alley improvements.

All such subdivision improvements shall be graded and improved in accordance with plans

approved by the City Engineer. When the conditions of approval of the preliminary parcel map

specify that subdivision improvements are required to be constructed prior to the grant of any

development right, no building permit shall be issued until the subdivision improvements have

been constructed or suitably guaranteed in accordance with Sec. 11.3.3.E. (Guarantees) .

4. That if grading or construction of an engineered retaining structure is required by the

Advisory Agency to remove potential geologic hazards, such grading or construction shall

be completed or guaranteed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or the Superintendent of

Building.

5. When recommended by the Fire Department, the Advisory Agency may as a condition

of approval of the preliminary parcel map, require the installation of fire hydrants to the

satisfaction of the Fire Department.

6. Upon proper application to the City Council, and upon recommendation of the City Engineer

of Waterworks of the Department of Water and Power, the City may provide for contribution

toward the costs of installation of water mains and hydrants necessary to comply with this

subsection where the Chief Engineer determines that the cost of such installation is greatly in

excess of normal charges for providing like facilities.

7. Failure to fulfill all conditions of a conditional approval within one year after the date of such

approval will automatically terminate and void the proceedings. Upon application, prior to the

expiration of the original one-year period, an extension of time for a period not exceeding

one year may be granted by the Advisory Agency. The Advisory Agency’s determination on

an application for a time extension shall be subject to the appeal provision of Sec. 13B.7.8.

(Subdivision Appeal) .

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8. Modification of Requirements

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The Advisory Agency may modify or waive any dedication or subdivision improvement requirements in accordance with Sec. 13B.7.5.D.6. (Modification of Requirements) .

9. Where Parcel Map Includes Land Within Drainage District

Whenever a parcel map, or a portion thereof includes land which is within a Local Drainage

District, the provisions and requirements of the ordinance establishing such District shall be

met.

10. Modifications of Approved Preliminary Parcel Maps

The Advisory Agency may grant slight modifications to a preliminary parcel map upon its own initiative or upon a request from a subdivider in accordance with Sec. 13B.7.5.H. (Modification

of Entitlement) .

11. Map Identification & Reproduction

Each preliminary parcel map shall be identified with a number assigned by the Department of City Planning and the date of filing. The number shall be shown on the recorded parcel map.

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A. Final Parcel Map Requirements

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A final parcel map shall be prepared and filed with the City Engineer in compliance with the

provisions of this Article (Division of Land) . The map shall conform substantially to the approved preliminary parcel map, or the approved tentative tract map which was filed in accordance with

the requirements contained in Sec. 11.4.1.C. (Parcel Maps — Divisions of Land of Five or More Parcels Not Subdivisions) . The final parcel map shall be accepted by the City Council provided

that:

1. The necessary subdivision improvements and grading or retaining structure construction,

as set forth in the approval of the preliminary parcel map, have been installed and approved

by the City, or provided the subdivider executes an Improvement Agreement and submits or

agrees to submit:

a. Improvement plans; and

b. Satisfactory grading or construction plans, where grading or construction of an engineered

retaining structure is required in Hillside Areas; and

c. Improvement Securities, warranty guarantees, and labor and material payment securities in

accordance with provisions of Sec. 11.3.3.E. (Guarantees) .

2. All approvals have been obtained from City departments and other public agencies; and

3. Any special assessment or bond required to be paid or guaranteed in accordance with

California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66493.(c) has been paid in

full, or such payment has been guaranteed.

B. Final Parcel Map Drafting Requirements

1. The following information shall be submitted with the parcel map: names, address, and

telephone numbers of the record owners, and the person preparing the parcel map. The

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

of acknowledgment, and other required information shall be determined by the City Engineer. The map shall be prepared on high quality tracing cloth, polyester based film, or other material

approved by the City Engineer.

2. The map shall show the location of each parcel and its relation to surrounding surveys. The

location of any remainder of the original parcel shall be shown, but need not be shown as a

matter of survey but only by reference to the existing record boundaries of such remainder if such remainder has a gross area of five acres or more.

3. Each sheet of the parcel map shall be 18 x 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn 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.

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The parcel map number, scale, and north point shall be shown on each sheet. If more than

three sheets are necessary to show the entire division of land, an index map shall be included

on one of the sheets.

4. The exterior boundary of the land included within the subdivision shall be indicated by

distinctive symbols and clearly so designated. Each parcel shall be identified by a letter.

5. The parcel map may be compiled from recorded or filed data when sufficient survey

information exists on filed maps to locate and retrace the exterior boundary lines of the parcel

map if the location of at least one of these boundary lines can be established from an existing

monumented line.

6. All other parcel maps not utilizing Paragraph 5. above shall be based upon a field survey made

in conformance with the Land Surveyor’s Act.

7. The parcel map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. A signed Surveyor’s Certificate as required by the Subdivision Map Act shall appear on the parcel

map.

8. Where there are no dedications being made by the parcel map, a certificate signed and

acknowledged by the fee owners only, of the real property being subdivided, consenting to the

preparation and recordation of the parcel map, is required.

9. Each approved parcel map recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder shall contain the

following statement:

“The approval of this Parcel Map shall not be construed as having been based upon geological

investigation such as will authorize the issuance of building permits on the subject property.

Such permits will be issued only at such time as the Department of Building and Safety has

received such topographic maps and geological reports as it deems necessary to justify the

issuance of such building permits.

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OTHER LAWS

See Sec. 13B.7.5.F. (Scope of Decision) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A).

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

CONSIDERATIONS

See Sec. 13B.7.6.H. (Modification of Recorded Final Parcel Map) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A).

Sec. 11.4.7. (Modification of Recorded Parcel Maps, Review Considerations) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Division of Land | ARTICLE 11 Div. 11.4. (Parcel Maps)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

VOIDABLE

Any deed of conveyance, sale or contract to sell made contrary to the provisions of these parcel map

regulations is voidable to the extent and in the same manner as is provided for violations of California

Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66499.32 .

Sec. 11.4.8. (Sales Contrary to Parcel Map Regulations are Voidable) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Division of Land | ARTICLE 11 Div. 11.5. (Condominiums, Community Apartments, & Stock Cooperatives)