§ 16.16

The subdivider shall cause the final map to be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor, and such final map shall be in full compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.010) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final map shall be clearly and legibly drawn upon tracing cloth of good quality. All lines, letters, figures, certifications, acknowledgments and signatures shall be made in black waterproof India ink; rubber stamps shall not be used. The map shall be so made and shall be in such condition, when filed, that good legible prints and negatives can be made therefrom. The size of the sheets of tracing cloth shall be 18 inches by 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale of the final map shall be not smaller than one inch equals 60 feet; enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the streets and the relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.020) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The title of each map shall consist of a name or a tract number secured from the County Engineer, conspicuously placed at the top of the sheet, followed by the words “consisting of sheets” (showing the number thereof), followed by the words “in the City of Monrovia” or “partly in the City of Monrovia and partly in the City of ” (naming the city), as the case may be.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.030) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

Below the title shall appear a subtitle consisting of a description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to such map or maps of the property shown thereon as shall as shall have been previously filed with the County Clerk pursuant to a final judgment in any action in partition, or shall have been previously filed in the office of the County Recorder under authority of state law, or by reference to the plat of any United States survey. Each reference in such description to any tract or subdivision shall be spelled out and worded identically with the original record thereof, and must show a complete reference to the book and page of records of the county. The description shall also include reference to any vacated area with the number of the ordinance of vacation thereof. (`83 Code, § 16.16.040) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

Maps, filed for the purpose of showing as acreage land previously subdivided into parcels or lots or blocks, shall be conspicuously so designated under the title by the words “reversion to acreage of ” (inserting a legal description as required in § 16.16.040).

(`83 Code, § 16.16.050) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

Upon the title sheet, below the subtitle, the name of the surveyor, 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 record acceptable to said County Engineer, or to a solar or polaris observation, the basis of bearings note to be in close proximity to the north arrow. Every sheet of the map proper shall bear the title (but not subtitle), scale, north arrow, legend, sheet number, and the number of each adjoining sheet in its proper location.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.060) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

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

(`83 Code, § 16.16.070) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The following certificates and acknowledgments must appear on the title sheet of the final map:

(A) Owner's certificate and acknowledgment, including offer of dedication, if any, in the following form (not applicable for record of survey):

We hereby certify that we are the owners of, or interested in, the land included within the subdivision shown on the annexed map, and that we are the only persons whose consent is necessary to pass clear title to said land, and we consent to the making of said map and subdivision as shown within the colored border lines, and we hereby dedicate to public use all of the streets and alleys (or other public ways or places) and the easement for water mains, storm drains and sanitary sewers (if any), shown on said map within said subdivision.

In the case of private street subdivisions there shall also be included the right of entry and use of (name of private street) for public vehicles of the city and easements for municipal utilities, without at the same time making the city liable for service by said vehicles or for the provision of municipal utilities or services.

(B) Certificate of the City Clerk of the approval of the Council and acceptance or rejection of an offer of dedication (if any);

(C) Certificate of approval of the City Engineer;

(D) Certificate of registered civil engineer with his or her number or licensed surveyor with his or her number;

(E) All other affidavits, certificates, acknowledgments, endorsements and notarial seals as are required by law and this title.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.080) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final 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 lengths for all curves, and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves. Sufficient linear, angular and curve data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing the length of the boundary lines of the subdivision, and of the boundary lines of every lot and parcel which is a part thereof. Whenever practicable all lots shall be shown in their entirety on one sheet. Arc lengths,

radii and total delta or radial bearings of each curve shall be shown. Where lot corners are rounded at street intersections, the tangents shall be shown.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.090) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final map shall show the precise position, description and character of all monuments found or required to be set by § 16.28.200.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.100) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The boundary of the subdivision shall be designated by a border of prussian blue water color approximately 1/8-inch wide applied to the reverse side of the tracing inside such boundary lines. Such water color shall be of such density as to be transferred to a blue-line print of said map and not obliterate any line, figure or other data appearing thereon. All lines shown on the map which do not constitute a part of the subdivision itself shall be clearly distinguishable from those lines which are a part of the subdivision, and any area enclosed by such lines shall be labeled “not a part of this subdivision.” The map shall show the definite location of the subdivision and particularly its relation to surrounding surveys.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.110) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final map shall show the side lines of all streets, the total width of all streets, the width of existing dedications, the width of each side of the monument line, and the width of railroad rights-of-way appearing on the map. (`83 Code, § 16.16.120) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final 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, their recorded reference given. If any easement is not definitely located on 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. 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 certificate of dedication. (`83 Code, § 16.16.130) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) 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, and any private streets, with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case.

(B) Lot numbers shall begin with the number “1” and shall continue consecutively through the subdivision with no omissions or duplications. Block designations shall not be used. The area in acres to the nearest 1/100-acre shall be shown on the final map.

(C) Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be designated by number (not applicable for records of survey).

(D) Private streets offered for dedication but not accepted shall be designated by name and shall have inserted within the limits thereof the words “not a public street.”

(`83 Code, § 16.16.140) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

City boundaries which cross or adjoin the subdivision shall be clearly designated and located in relation to adjacent lot lines.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.150) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final map shall show the line of high water in case the subdivision is adjacent to a stream and/or the areas subject to periodic inundation by floodwaters.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.160) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The final map shall also show all other data which are or may be required by law.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.170) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

No final map shall be accepted by the City Engineer for filing until all the fees required by Chapter 16.40 have been paid and all the requirements of §§ 16.16.010 through 16.16.170 and this section have been complied with.

(A) Guarantee of title.

(1) The subdivider shall file a guarantee of title issued by a reputable title insurance company, showing the names of all persons having any right or interest in the lands proposed to be subdivided and whose consent is necessary to convey clear title to said land, together with the nature of their interests therein. Said persons shall sign the final map, consenting thereto and making all dedications and agreements necessary therefor.

(2) The consent of the owners of any rights-of-way for pipelines, telephone, telegraph and electric power lines, together with the owners of any contingent reversionary interest in the lands to be subdivided, may be required to be named in the guarantee of title. The final map will be required to show the location of any easements for pipelines, telephone and power lines that may be discovered by physical examination of the premises.

(3) The guarantee of title shall not be required for records of survey.

(B) Plans and specifications. The subdivider shall file plans and specifications for the required improvements.

(C) Agreement and bonds. If the improvement work has not been completed and survey requirements have not been met all as set forth in Chapter 16.28 and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, then the subdivider shall file an agreement and bonds in accordance with Chapter 16.32.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.180) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

Within 24 months after the approval of the tentative map, the subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for filing with the Council the following maps and data for the proposed subdivision:

(A) The cloth tracing and three blue-line prints of the final map;

• (B) Two copies of the guarantee of title (required for records of survey);

(C) Two copies each of the consent of the owners of any rights-of-way for pipelines, telephone, telegraph and electric power lines (not required for records of survey);

(D) Two copies each of the consent of the owners of any contingent reversionary interest (not required for records of survey);

(E) The tracings (or duplicate tracings in the case of public utilities improvements) and two sets of plans and specifications for the required improvements;

• (F) Three copies of the agreement;

• (G) Three copies of all required bonds.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.190) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) Any failure on the part of the subdivider to submit the final map and accompanying data within the period of time set forth in this chapter shall automatically terminate all proceedings, except that such time limit may be extended by the Commission upon presentation, except that such time limit may be extended by the Commission upon presentation of a written request by the subdivider, setting forth good and sufficient reasons for an extension of time, which extension shall not exceed one year. If the limits set forth in this division (A) are not complied with, a new tentative map shall be required.

(B) When condemnation proceedings are involved, the time limit for filing the final map shall be extended by the Council to take into consideration the delays caused by the court action.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.200) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

(A) Upon receipt of the final map and accompanying data submitted therewith, the City Engineer shall examine the same to determine that the subdivision as shown substantially complies with the approved tentative map and any requirements imposed as a condition to the approval of said map. The City Engineer shall check the final map and accompanying data as to correctness of surveying data, plans, profiles and specifications of improvements, certificates of dedication, if any, acceptances or rejections thereof, if any, and acknowledgments, and such other matters as require checking to ensure compliance with the provisions of law and of this title.

(B) If the City Engineer determines that full compliance has not been made, he shall advise the subdivider of the changes or additions that must be made for compliance. When the City Engineer determines that full compliance has been made, he shall so certify on the final map and shall transmit the final map and accompanying data to the Council. (`83 Code, § 16.16.210) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

In the event a subdivision is partly in the city and partly in the county, 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 shall perform the duties for the City Engineer set forth in § 16.16.210, or providing for such 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 the final map, and when by such agreement said duties are apportioned between the County Engineer and the City Engineer, it shall be sufficient if each shall, after the performance thereof, make a certification on the final map, touching upon the duties performed by him. (`83 Code, § 16.16.220) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

No final map and accompanying data shall be filed with the Council until the conditions enumerated in the approval of the tentative map and this title have been complied with. If the Council determines either that said map is not in conformity with the requirements of the Map Act and this title or that it is not satisfied with the plan of subdivision, it shall disapprove said map specifying its reasons therefor and the City Clerk shall, in writing, advise the subdivider of said disapproval and of the reason or reasons therefor. At the time of approval, if approved, the Council shall accept or reject any or all offers of dedication. No map shall have any force or effect until the same has been approved by the Council. No title to any property described in any offer of dedication shall pass until the subdivider has recorded said map with the County Recorder.

(`83 Code, § 16.16.230) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

The subdivider shall file the final map for recording in the office of the County Recorder. A copy of the guarantee of title, except for records of survey, shall accompany the final map. After recordation the subdivider shall file with the City Engineer one duplicate tracing on cloth and three blue-line prints on cloth of the final map. (`83 Code, § 16.16.240) (Ord. 82-19 § 1 (part), 1982)

After a final subdivision map is filed in the office of the County Recorder, it may be modified by a certificate of correction of an amending map if there are changes in the circumstances which make any or all of the conditions of the recorded map no longer appropriate or necessary, if the proposed modifications do not impose any additional burden on the present fee owner of the property, if the modifications do not alter any right, title or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map, and if the map as modified conforms to the provisions of § 66474 of the Map Act. Modifications shall be set for public hearing before the City Council in the case of final subdivision maps. Notice of the public hearing shall be given in the same manner as for tentative maps. The hearing shall be limited to consideration of an action on the proposed modification. (`83 Code, § 16.16.250) (Ord. 84-22 § 1, 1984)

CHAPTER 16.20 PARCEL MAPS