Chapter 17.24 — FINAL MAP

Editor's note— Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), adopted February 7, 2012, amended Chapter 17.24 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Chapter 17.24, §§ 17.24.010—17.24.380, pertained to similar material, and derived from Ord. No. 278, 1963; Ord. No. 278-A, 1964; Ord. No. 278-C, 1965; Ord. No. 278- E, 1966; Ord. No. 278-F, 1967; Ord. No. 278-G-73, 1973; Ord. No. 278-J, 1977; Res. No. 72-539A, 1979; Ord. No. 449-A, 1981; Ord. No. 542, 1991 and Ord. No. 278N, 2004.

After the approval or conditional approval of a tentative or vesting tentative map and prior to the expiration of such map, the subdivider may cause the real property included within the map, or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final map thereof prepared in accordance with the approved or conditionally approved tentative map and this chapter to be filed with director of the planning department. The final tract map shall be in the form and shall contain the data and information prescribed by the California Subdivision Map Act and this chapter. The expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall terminate all

proceedings and no final map or parcel map of all or any portion of the real property included within the tentative map shall be filed without first processing a new tentative map.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Multiple final maps relating to an approved or conditionally approved tentative map may be filed prior to the expiration of the tentative map in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 66456.1 of the Government Code.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The map shall be so made and in such condition that when filed, good legible prints and negatives can be made therefrom.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

A.

The map shall be professionally and legibly drawn by a state licensed civil engineer or land surveyor. Statements, certificates, and acknowledgments must be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with opaque ink. If polyester base film is used, such film shall have a minimum thickness of 0.004 of an inch. The map shall be prepared in a manner suitable for reproduction by direct print or other reproducing process. The Director of Planning shall not accept any map that is not completely legible.

B.

A space for the tract map number, scale, and north arrow shall be shown on each sheet.

C.

All lettering shall be a minimum one-tenth inch (L100) font size, except as indicated below:

The above font size may be reduced to 0.08 inch (L80) font size, provided the lettering is all capital letters, is AUTOCAD or similarly generated, and in one of the following easy to read fonts: ARIAL, LEROY, MONOTXT, ROMANS, ROMAND, SANSERIF, or other similar font which has been approved by the Planning Department.

D.

The exterior boundary of the land included within the subdivision shall be delineated by a distinctive border on the final map. Said border shall not obliterate or obscure any figure or other data appearing upon the final tract map.

E.

The location and name of all streets; center lines of streets; the length, tangents, radii, central angle and radial bearings of curves; the total width of each street and the width on each side of the centerline; the width of any existing dedication. All street and road construction shall take place within dedicated rights-of- way. Therefore new rights-of-way shall be sufficient width to allow construction of the required road sections plus cut or fill slopes in accordance with county requirements.

F.

The location and dimensions of any public areas, and the acreage contained therein to the nearest one hundredth of an acre.

G.

Locations and widths of drainage channels, flood lines and flood hazard boundaries. Locations of existing and proposed flood control works shown on an additional map sheet.

H.

Locations and widths of railroad rights-of-way. Identify the owner.

I.

Waivers of rights of access to and from highways and water courses, where appropriate.

J.

Locations, widths and names of streets and alleys adjacent to the subdivision.

K.

Net dimensions of each lot. If ditto marks are used, include actual dimension on the line at each end of the series.

L.

Areas of All Parcels and Lots. Show areas to nearest square foot up to one acre. For parcels one acre and larger, show area to nearest one hundredth of an acre.

M.

All dimensions shall be given in feet and hundredths of feet.

N.

All angles shall be given in degrees, minutes and seconds, to the nearest second.

O.

Location and description of suitable primary survey control points including section corners or other monuments accepted outside the boundary of the subdivision.

P.

Location and description of all permanent monuments within the subdivision.

Q.

Date of preparation and issuance of soils report, together with the name of the engineer or engineering firm that prepared the report. Soils report shall include: percolation rates for sewage disposal; "R" values for road construction with test locations consistent with proposed road alignments and in sufficient number as approved by the road commissioner; a determination as to whether the soil is expansive or not, and if expansive minimum recommendations for foundation requirements for single family dwellings; and slope stability analysis for proposed cuts or fills greater than two to one.

R.

Submit a digital file or coordinate sheet printout containing all boundary points and closure information for the original parcel and all parcels created by this map. If the map is produced using a CAD program, a disk containing the .dwg or .dxf file is acceptable.

S.

Certificates on the Map.

An owners' certificate, signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title or interest in the land being subdivided, consenting to the subdivision.

Reserved

A surveyor's certificate, signed by the licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying who prepared the survey and the final map.

A planning commission certificate, for execution by the secretary of the planning commission.

A county surveyor's certificate. A 1.5" square space shall be allowed for the county surveyor's seal.

A county recorder's certificate, of the form specified by the county.

A county clerks certificate of approval by the county board of supervisors and acceptance of the offers of dedication.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The size of each sheet shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches, leaving a margin of one inch at all edges. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the sheets and its relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The scale of said map or maps shall be adequate to clearly show the detail of the property lines being mapped.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

When the final map consists of more than two sheets, one key map showing the relation of the sheets shall be placed on the first sheet.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The map shall show all survey and mathematical information and data necessary to locate all monuments and to locate and retrace any and all interior and exterior boundary lines appearing thereon, including bearings and distances of straight lines, and radii and arc length for all curves, and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Every sheet comprising the map shall bear the title (but not the subtitle), scale, north point, legend, sheet number and the number of sheets comprising the map.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The title of each map shall consist of the subdivision name placed at the top of each sheet, followed by the words "consisting of _____ sheet(s)" (showing in the blank the number thereof), followed by the words "in the County of Madera."

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Below the title shall appear a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided by reference to governmental subdivisions by section, township and range, or to previous subdivision maps previously recorded in the office of the county recorder.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Upon such title sheet, below the subtitle, the name of the surveyor or engineer preparing the map, together with the date of the survey and the scale of the map shall be set forth. There shall also be shown on the map proper the basis of bearings, making reference to some recorded subdivision map, county engineer's map or other acceptable record.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

References to tracts and subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records with complete references to proper book and page of the record.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Dimensions of lots shall be given as to net dimensions to the boundaries of adjoining streets and shall be shown in feet and hundredths of feet. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to nearest hundredths. Bearings and distances of straight lines, and radii and arc length for all curves as may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves shall be shown.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Whenever the road commissioner or his designee has established the centerline of a street adjacent to or in the proposed subdivision, such line or lines must be shown. The data must be indicated on the final map showing all monuments found and making reference to field books or maps of public record relating to the monuments found and making reference to further topographical features as will be of assistance in locating subdivision lines. If a point is reset by ties, that fact shall be so stated.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The map shall show the center and side lines of all roads, the total width of all roads, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedications, and the width on each side of the centerline, also the width of railroad rights-of-way, flood control or drainage channels appearing on the map. The names of all existing and proposed streets shall be shown without abbreviation.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

City boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision shall be clearly designated and located in relation to adjacent lot or block lines.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The boundary of the subdivision shall be delineated by a distinctive border on the final map. Said border shall not obliterate or obscure any figure or other data appearing upon the final tract map.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The map shall show the centerline data, width and side lines of all public or private easements to which the lots are subject. The easements must be clearly labeled and identified and if already of record, proper reference to the records given. If any easement is not definitely located of record, a statement of such easement must appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drain, sewer and other purposes shall be denoted by fine dotted lines.

The width of the easement and the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof and sufficient ties thereto to definitely locate the easement with respect to the subdivision must be shown. If the easement is being dedicated by the map, it shall be properly set out in the owner's dedication certificate.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

No additional requirements shall be included that do not affect record title interests. Additional information shall be provided for by separate document or additional map sheet. The map shall contain a notation or reference to additional information required by local ordinance pursuant to Section 66434.2 of the Government Code which allows for a separate document or additional map sheet recorded simultaneously with the final map. The document or additional map sheet may also contain a notation that the additional information is derived from public records or reports, and does not imply the correctness or sufficiency of those records or reports. Additional survey and map information may include, but need not be limited to building setback lines, flood hazard zones, seismic lines and setbacks, geologic mapping and archaeological sites.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Each lot shall be numbered, and all lots within the single block shall be numbered consecutively, beginning with the number "1," without omissions or duplications.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

In tracts containing more than one outlot, the outlot shall be numbered or lettered in numerical or alphabetical order, commencing with the numeral "1" or the letter "A," with no omissions or duplications. The purpose of the outlot must be defined.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

If any portion of any land, within the boundaries shown on a subdivision map, is subject to overflow, inundation or flood hazard by storm waters, such fact and said portion shall be clearly shown on an additional map sheet, recorded with the final map, enclosed in a border on each sheet of said map. The additional map sheet shall also show the line of high water in case the subdivision contains or is adjacent to a stream.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The final map shall particularly define, delineate and designate all lots intended for sale or reserve for public or private purposes, all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose, public or private streets permitted, with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels offered for dedication other than for road or easements shall be designated by letters. Private roads, when and if approved by the governing body, shall be designated by name and shall have inserted within the limits thereof the words, "Not a public street."

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The final map shall contain the certificates as required by law.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

A final map shall conform to the tentative map as approved or conditionally approved by the planning commission or the board of supervisors. Failure to record a final map within two years from the approval of the tentative map or any extension thereof granted by the planning commission shall terminate all proceedings.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Preliminary to filing a final map with the board of supervisors, the subdivider shall transmit to the planning department seven copies of the final map. The planning department shall indicate the date of filing on all copies of the final map and accompanying data and shall forthwith transmit three copies of said final map to the county engineer together with the calculation and traverse sheets for checking as to surveying and

mathematical correctness, grades and forms of certificates. One copy shall be transmitted to the environmental health department, fire department and road department. Each department will review the final map for compliance with the tentative map and compliance with required conditions of approval or the subdivider has entered into an improvement agreement. Each department shall submit a letter of acceptability when they are satisfied that the map is complete.

The county engineer shall examine all maps as to clarity of expression, accuracy, completeness and legibility and shall verify the correctness of all mathematical data and the location and nature of all permanent monuments. The county engineer shall make a certificate and file the same with the county planning director stating either that the final map is correct and accurate and all accompanying material complies with county ordinances and state statutes, or that said map or material is defective in some material respect.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

At the time of the filing of the final map with the planning department, the subdivider shall also file therewith the following:

A.

A title report with a policy of title insurance issued by a title insurance company to the owner of the land within the preceding thirty days, issued for the benefit of the county, covering the land within the subdivision and showing all record owners, liens and encumbrances;

B.

Draft of the proposed roadway restrictions, grants of access right and similar proposed conveyances, unless said access or other interests and rights be dedicated on the final map;

C.

An electronic data processing system shall render the traverse computations for the distances, angles and courses shown on the final map and ties to existing and proposed monuments. Complete data by such electronic system shall be submitted for the entire subdivision, including each lot and block therein, and indicating the error of closure;

D.

Plans and specifications of the proposed utility improvements;

E.

Plans and specifications of the proposed street improvements.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

A.

Every subdivider who submits a final map for checking by the county departments shall, at the time the final map is submitted, pay to the county a fee as established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

B.

In the event additional map checking is required by the county departments due to changes, omissions or discrepancies occasioned by the subdivider's engineer, the subdivider shall pay an additional fee which shall be equal to the actual cost to the county occasioned by the additional map checking. The additional cost is to be determined by the director of planning.

C.

Additional fees may be required for field work accomplished by the county surveyor, road department, fire department and/or planning department. Such fees shall be based as established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

D.

Every subdivider who is required to file utility improvement plans for reviewal and approval by the county engineer shall pay to the county a plan-checking fee, as established by resolution of the board of supervisors, at the time of filing said improvement plans.

E.

Every subdivider who is required to file street improvement plans for reviewal and approval by the county road commissioner shall pay to the county a plan-checking fee at the time of filing said improvement plans.

F.

Every subdivider who is required to obtain approval of utility improvement plans for a subdivision and to make utility improvements as a condition of subdivision recordation shall obtain a separate construction permit for each category of utility improvement prior to final map approval by the board of supervisors and shall pay to the county for each construction permit a fee established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

Upon payment of said fee in cash to the county engineer or road commissioner, he shall assume jurisdiction over the inspection of construction of the utility improvements after the subdivider's engineer has set alignment and grade stakes in accordance with accepted engineering practice. The subdivider shall pay for all tests required to be made by any county department. Upon satisfactory completion of utility improvements, the county engineer, road commissioner or their designee will certify to the board of supervisors that the utility improvements have been completed in accordance with county requirements and standards. The cost of the utility improvements shall not include the cost of constructing any gas, electric or telephone facilities.

If a proposed subdivision is abandoned and no utility improvements have been constructed, the county shall refund the improvement inspection fees to the subdivider, after first deducting its estimated costs incurred prior to receipt of notice of intent to abandon the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Upon approval by the county engineer of the final map as to survey data and compliance with the tentative map, the planning department shall assign the map number, review the final map as to compliance with the tentative map; the form and substance of any contracts for deferred construction, and bonds therefor; the correctness of the certificate forms; completeness of the subdivision agreement, if any; the suitability of the documents covering access rights, easements and other proposed conveyances, other than shown on the final map itself. If the map is found to be defective in any respect, the director of planning shall forthwith notify the subdivider of the matters in question. When and if a final map is offered which is approved both by the county engineer and by the planning director; the subdivider, upon notice thereof, shall deposit with the planning department the original executed final map of said final map, completely executed by:

A.

All parties required to sign or endorse the same for the purpose of passing a good and sufficient title to the public ways offered for dedication and to join in the subdivision of said property;

B.

The county engineer;

C.

The secretary of the planning commission;

D.

The engineer or surveyor preparing the map, and any and all other parties required to execute certificates thereon other than the clerk of the board of supervisors, and the county recorder.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

When the foregoing provisions have been complied with, the planning director shall transmit the executed final map and the accompanying data and material to the clerk of the board for filing.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

At its next regular meeting following the filing of said map with the board clerk as aforesaid, but not sooner than ten days, the board of supervisors shall consider the executed final map, the plan of subdivision, the proposed improvements, the offers of dedications and the agreement and deposit of money with the county as security for deferred improvements. If the board of supervisors determines that the map is in conformity with the requirements of law, that the plan of subdivision and agreement and security for deferred improvements are satisfactory, and if the provisions of Government Code Sections 66492 and 66494 with respect to bonds or deposits and unpaid taxes or assessments are satisfied, it may approve the

map, and the board clerk shall thereupon so certify upon the executed final map. At the time of approval, the board of supervisors shall also act on any and all offers of dedication for public purposes in accordance with state law and the policy of the board as established by resolution.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

If the board of supervisors determines that said map is not in conformity with the tentative map or other requirements of this title, or if accompanying bonds, agreements or other documents are not approved by supervisors, the board shall disapprove said map, and the board clerk shall, in writing, advise the subdividers of such disapproval and of the reason or reasons for such disapproval.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Upon approval by the board of supervisors and when the subdivider has fully complied with all requirements of law, having filed with the board clerk the agreement and bond, or deposit, described hereinafter, as to required construction and improvements, if any, and also approved as to form and sufficiency by the county engineer, the board clerk shall present said final map to the county recorder and thereafter record the same with the county recorder, when and not before the subdivider has deposited with the county recorder the required fee.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The subdivider shall deposit with the director of planning for filing with the board clerk such tax liens, tax bond or security as are required by Sections 66492 to 66494, inclusive, of the Government Code.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

The acceptance or rejection of any or all offers of dedication shall be in accordance with Section 66475 of the Government Code.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).

Subject to the provisions of the Chapter 6, Article 1 of the Subdivision Map Act, the approval of a final map may be revoked. Whenever any final map is filed for the purpose of showing as acreage real property subdivided into numbered or lettered parcels, no tentative map need be filed, and if sufficient recorded data exists from which an accurate survey can be compiled, no survey nor certificate of any surveyor or engineer shall be required except the certificate of the county engineer certifying to the correctness of the map. A fee associated with this process shall be paid as established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

(Ord. No. 278U, § 1 (Exh. A), 2-7-12).