Article IV — Final Map

The city council declares that this section through MMC § 10.15.190 are enacted pursuant to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.

(1966 Code § 9100; 1976 Code § 10-3.401; Amended by Ord. 343 § 15; Ord. 227 § 1)

Prior to the submission of the final subdivision map, the subdivider shall file with the city building inspector a preliminary soil report, prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the state, based upon adequate test borings or excavations of every subdivision as defined in the Subdivision Map Act. The preliminary soil report may be waived if the city building inspector shall determine that, due to the knowledge of such department as to the soil qualities of the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary. The building inspector shall keep a written record of such waivers.

(1966 Code § 9101; 1976 Code § 10-3.401(1); Amended by Ord. 343 § 16; Ord. 227 § 2)

If the preliminary soil report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soil investigation of each lot in the subdivision shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the state. The soil investigation shall recommend corrective action which is designed to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed on the expansive soil. The report shall be filed with the city building inspector.

(1966 Code § 9102; 1976 Code § 10-3.402; Ord. 227 § 3)

The city may approve the subdivision if it is determined that the recommended corrective action is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling to be constructed on each lot in the subdivision. Appeal from such determination shall be to the city council. The building permit shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of the approved recommended corrective action in the construction of each dwelling.

(1966 Code § 9103; 1976 Code § 10-3.403; Amended by Ord. 343 § 17; Ord. 227 § 4)

Within one year after approval, or conditional approval of the tentative map, the subdivider shall cause the subdivision, or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final map thereof prepared in conformance with the tentative map as approved or conditionally approved. The tracing and two blueline or blackline prints of the final map shall be filed with the planning commission. One cloth-bound copy of final map shall be filed with the city clerk. An extension of time for filing of the final map not to exceed an additional eighteen months may be granted by the city council upon recommendation by the planning commission; provided, that a written application is made by the subdivider within one year after action on tentative map. The subdivider shall, at the time of submitting the final map to the planning commission, pay to the city a processing fee in amount to be prescribed by resolution of the city council.

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City of Millbrae, CA

MILLBRAE CODE

§ 10.15.200

§ 10.15.250

(1966 Code § 9025; 1976 Code § 10-3.404; Ord. 343 § 7; Amended by Ord. 153 § 1 ; Ord. 69 § IV)

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

• A. In the event any dedication is to be made for the public use, a preliminary title report issued by a title insurance company in the name of the owner of the land, issued to or for the benefit and protection of the city, showing all parties, whose consent is necessary, of their interests therein.

• B. The instrument prohibiting traffic over the side lines of a major highway, parkway, street or freeway, when and if the same is required under this chapter. The planning commission may impose a requirement that there shall be included a waiver of direct access rights to any major highway, parkway, street or freeway from any property shown on a final map as abutting thereon.

• C. Sheets and drawings showing traverse closures and the computation of all distances, angles and courses shown on the final map, ties to existing and proposed monuments, and adjacent subdivisions, street corners, and highway stations.

(1966 Code § 9026; 1976 Code § 10-3.405; Amended by Ord. 343 § 8; Ord. 69 § IV)

The final subdivision map shall conform with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. (1966 Code § 9030; 1976 Code § 10-3.406; Amended by Ord. 343 § 9; Ord. 69 § IV)

When the final map consists of more than two map sheets, a key map showing the relation of the sheets shall be placed on sheet one. Every sheet comprising the map shall bear the scale, north point, legend, sheet number, and number of sheets comprising the map. (1966 Code § 9031; 1976 Code § 10-3.407; Ord. 69 § IV)

Wherever the city engineer has established a system of coordinates, then the survey shall be tied into such system. The map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments or other evidence were found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the subdivision. The adjoining corners of all adjoining subdivisions shall be identified by lot and block numbers, subdivision name and place of record, or other proper designation.

(1966 Code § 9032; 1976 Code § 10-3.408; Ord. 69 § IV)

Sufficient data must be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of every lot line, block line, street centerline and boundary line. No ditto marks shall be used. Lots containing one acre or more shall show total acreage to nearest hundredth. Bearing and lengths of straight lines, central angles, radii, and arc lengths for all curves shall be shown. No lot shall be dimensioned to contain any part of an existing or proposed public right-of-way.

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City of Millbrae, CA

PLANNING AND ZONING

§ 10.15.250

§ 10.15.280

(1966 Code § 9033; 1976 Code § 10-3.409; Ord. 69 § IV)

Whenever the city engineer has established the centerline of a street or alley, adjacent to or in the proposed subdivision, the data shall be shown on the final map indicating all monuments found and making reference to a field book or map. If the points were reset by ties, the course and detail of relocation data used by the city engineer shall be stated.

(1966 Code § 9034; 1976 Code § 10-3.410; Ord. 69 § IV)

The map shall show the location and description of all monuments found in making the survey of the subdivision.

(1966 Code § 9035; 1976 Code § 10-3.411; Ord. 69 § IV)

In addition, the final map shall be prepared in full compliance with the following requirements:

• A. The final map shall show the line of high water in case the subdivision is adjacent to a stream, channel or any body of water and shall also show any area subject to periodic inundation by water.

• B. The boundary of the subdivision shall be designated by a blue border applied to the reverse side of the tracing and on the face of the blueline prints. Such blueline shall be onesixteenth of an inch wide and shall be drawn on the exterior side of the boundary line. Such border shall not interfere with the legibility of figures or other data.

• C. Streets and Other Rights-of-Way. The map shall show the bearings and dimensions and curve data of the center and side lines of all streets, the total width of all streets, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of existing dedications, and the widths each side of the centerline, also the width of railroad rights-of-way, appearing on the map.

• D. The map shall show the side lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. The easements must be clearly labeled and identified and, if already of record, its recorded reference 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, sewers and other purposes shall be denoted by fine dotted lines. Building lines shall be indicated 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 referenced in the owner's certificate of dedication.

• E. City boundary lines crossing or bounding the subdivision shall be clearly designated and referenced.

• F. Lot numbers shall begin with the number "1" in each block and shall be numbered in a clockwise direction from the upper left-hand corner. North shall be generally up on the map.

• G. Block numbers shall begin with the number "1" continuing consecutively without omission

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City of Millbrae, CA § 10.15.280

MILLBRAE CODE

§ 10.15.320

or duplication throughout the subdivision. The numbers or letters shall be solid and of sufficient size and thickness to stand out, shall be so placed as not to obliterate any figure and shall not be enclosed in any design. Each block in its entirety shall be shown on one sheet. Where adjoining blocks appear on separate sheets, the street adjoining both blocks shall be shown on both sheets complete with centerline and property line data.

• H. The map shall also show all other data that is or may be required by law.

• I. The final map shall particularly define, delineate and designate all lots intended for sale or reserved for private purposes, all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose, public or private, with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be designated by letter.

• (1966 Code § 9036; 1976 Code § 10-3.412; Ord. 69 § IV)

All certificates required by the Subdivision Map Act shall appear on the final map. (1966 Code § 9037; 1976 Code § 10-3.413; Amended by Ord. 343 § 10; Ord. 69 § IV)

Prior to the filing of the final map with the governing body, the subdivider shall file with the clerk of the board of supervisors of the county in which any part of the subdivision is located, a certificate from the official computing redemptions in San Mateo County and the city, showing that, according to the records of his office, there are no liens against the subdivision or any part thereof for unpaid state, county, municipal, or local taxes or special assessments collected as taxes, except taxes or special assessments not yet payable. As to taxes or special assessments collected as taxes not yet payable, the subdivider shall file with the clerk of the board of supervisors mentioned, a certificate by each proper officer giving his estimate of the amount of taxes and assessments which are a lien but which are not yet payable. (1966 Code § 9038; 1976 Code § 10-3.414; Ord. 69 § IV)

Whenever any part of the subdivision is subject to a lien for taxes or special assessments collected as taxes which are not yet payable, the final map shall not be recorded until the owner or subdivider executes and files with the board of supervisors of the county, wherein any part of the subdivision is located, a good and sufficient security as that term is defined in the Subdivision Map Act. In lieu of a bond, a deposit may be made of money or negotiable bonds in the same amount, and of the kind approved for securing deposits of public money. (1966 Code § 9039; 1976 Code § 10-3.415; Amended by Ord. 343 § 11; Ord. 69 § IV)

Upon receipt of the final map and other data submitted therewith by the planning commission, said map and data shall be referred to the city engineer who shall examine such to determine that the subdivision as shown is substantially the same as it appeared on the tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof, that all provisions of the law and of this part applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map have been complied with, and that he is satisfied that the map is technically correct. If the city engineer determines that full conformity therewith has not been made, he shall advise the subdivider of the changes or additions that must be made for such

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City of Millbrae, CA

PLANNING AND ZONING

§ 10.15.320

§ 10.15.350

purposes and shall afford the subdivider an opportunity to make such changes or additions. If the city engineer determines that full conformity therewith has been made, he shall so certify on said map and shall transmit said map to the planning commission. In the event a subdivision is partly in the city and partly outside the city, the county engineer and the city engineer shall enter into an agreement by and with the consent of their respective governing bodies, providing that the county engineer may perform the duties prescribed for the city engineer in this section or providing for an apportionment between them of said duties. The county engineer, when by such agreement all such duties devolve upon him, may after his performance thereof make the aforesaid certification upon said map, and when by such agreement said duties are apportioned between the county engineer and city engineer, it shall be sufficient if each shall after the performance thereof, make a certification on said map, touching the duties performed by each after which the map shall be transmitted to the planning commission. (1966 Code § 9050; 1976 Code § 10-3.416; Ord. 69 § IV)

Upon return of the final map by the city engineer, the planning commission shall examine the same to determine whether said map conforms with all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance. If the planning commission determines not to recommend said map, it shall advise the subdivider of the changes or additions that must be made for such purpose and shall accord him an opportunity to make same. If the planning commission thereupon determines that said map is in conformity therewith and determines to recommend said map, it shall transmit said map to the city clerk, together with any documents which may have been filed therewith for presentation to the city council. (1966 Code § 9051; 1976 Code § 10-3.417; Ord. 69 § IV)

At its first regular meeting following the filing of said map with the city clerk as aforesaid, or within ten days following the filing thereof, the city council shall consider said map, the plan of subdivision and the offers of dedication. The city council may reject any or all offers of dedication. If the city council determines that said map is in conformity with the requirements of this chapter and that it is satisfied with the plan of subdivision, it shall approve said map. When the subdivider has filed with the city clerk the agreement and improvement security and security for taxes as defined in the Subdivision Map Act, respectively, and the same have been approved by the city attorney as to form and by the city manager as to sufficiency, and the same have been approved by the city council, the city clerk shall transmit the final map to the clerk of the board of supervisors for ultimate transmittal to the county recorder. If the city council disapproves the final map for any of the reasons set forth in the Subdivision Map Act, the council shall specify its reasons therefor and the city clerk shall in writing advise the subdivider of the disapproval and the reasons therefor. Within thirty days after the city council has disapproved any map, the subdivider may file with the planning commission a map altered to meet the approval of the city council. In such case the subdivider shall conform to all the requirements imposed upon him by this chapter when filing the first final map with the planning commission and the same proceedings shall be had thereon as are prescribed by this section upon the filing of the first final map with the planning commission. No map shall have any force or effect, until the same has been approved by the city council, and no title to any property described in any offer of dedication shall pass until the recordation of the final map.

(1966 Code § 9052; 1976 Code § 10-3.418; Ord. 698 § 1; Amended by Ord. 343 §§ 12, 13 ; Ord. 69 § IV)

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City of Millbrae, CA § 10.15.350

MILLBRAE CODE

§ 10.15.350

Any failure to record a final map within five months from the approval or conditional approval of said final map, or any extension thereof granted by resolution of the city council shall terminate all proceedings. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be submitted.

(1966 Code § 9053; 1976 Code § 10-3.419; Ord. 281 § 1)

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City of Millbrae, CA

PLANNING AND ZONING

§ 10.15.360

§ 10.15.390