§ 11.3

A. Process

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

B. Filing Requirements

the following information shall be submitted with the fnal tract map: names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the record owners, subdivider, and person preparing the fnal tract map. 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 map 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 map.

D. Monuments

1. Boundary

• a. each fnal tract map 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 map. 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 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 map. 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 map, 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

• 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 map 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 map 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 map.

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 map 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 map 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 map, and each required bearing and distance shall be indicated.

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G. Lot Numbers

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 map.

i. Easement

1. Lines

the fnal tract map 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 map, 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 map 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

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 map 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 required. Subdivision improvements

Sec. 11.3.2. (Notifications) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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A. Requirements

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 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 map 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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D. Street Trees

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 map 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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J. Enforcement

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 map shall be delivered to the los Angeles county recorder. the filing of the fnal map constitutes legal reversion to acreage of the land affected and also constitutes abandonment of all streets and easements not shown on the Map.

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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 map, 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.

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

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• 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) .

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

Division of Land | Article 11 Div. 11.3. (Final Tract Maps)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

in addition to amendments to fnal tract maps authorized by California Government Code, Title 7. (Planning and Land Use), Sec. 66469., after a fnal tract map 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.

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

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

DiV. 11.4. PARCEL MAPS