Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS Chapter 16.04 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION

§ 16.12

Oakland Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Oakland

16.12.010 - Final map submission to the city council.

Within two (2) years after the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map by the Advisory Agency or within a longer time period if approved under the provisions of Section 16.12.020, the subdivider shall cause the proposed subdivision to be accurately surveyed in accordance with the tentative map and with any and all alterations or changes required therewith. Within said period the subdivider shall deposit with the City Engineer for filing with City Council, a final map with duplicate tracings and paper prints of the land division conforming in all particulars to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and of this title as required by the City Engineer. A statement as to the nature and type of street and drainage improvements to be constructed, together with the necessary sets of complete plans, profiles, details and specifications for such improvement shall also be filed.

(Prior code § 7-4.37)

16.12.020 - Time limit filing final map.

The failure of a subdivider to file such final map with the City Council in the manner prescribed above within two years after the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map by the Advisory Agency or within a longer time period if approved as provided herein 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. Upon application of the subdivider filed prior to the expiration of the approved tentative map the time at which such map expires may be extended by the Advisory Agency for a period or periods not exceeding a maximum of three (3) additional years beyond the original expiration date.

(Prior code § 7-4.381)

16.12.030 - Filing final maps.

A final map conforming to the approved tentative map, if any, may be filed with the City Council for approval after all required certificates on such map have been signed and, where necessary, acknowledged. The date the map shall be deemed filed with the City Council is the date of the meeting at which City Council receives the map.

(Prior code § 7-4.382)

16.12.040 - Multiple final maps—When permitted.

Multiple final maps relating to an approved or conditionally approved tentative map may be filed prior to the expiration of the tentative map, if the subdivider, at the time the tentative map is filed, informs the Advisory Agency of the subdivider's intention to file multiple final maps on the tentative map or if, after filing a

tentative map, the Advisory Agency and the Subdivider concur in the filing of multiple final maps. In providing such notice, the subdivider need not define the number or configuration of the proposed multiple final maps. The filing of a final map on a portion of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall not invalidate any part of such tentative map.

(Prior code § 7-4.383)

16.12.050 - Checking of engineering information on final map.

The subdivider shall furnish the City Engineer copies of the field notes, traverse sheets and all other data necessary to ascertain that the final map is technically correct.

(Prior code § 7-4.41)

16.12.060 - Information on final maps.

A.

Every final map shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals one hundred (100) feet or less, on a sheet or sheets eighteen (18) by twenty-six (26) inches in conformity with all of the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and shall show:

1.

The boundary lines of the tract with accurate distances and bearings, the exact location and width of all existing or recorded streets intersecting the boundary of the tract;

2.

Correct bearings and distances to the nearest established street lines or official monuments, which shall be accurately tied to the lines of the subdivision by distances and bearings;

3.

An accurate location of the subdivision in reference to the real estate records of Alameda County.

B.

In addition to other matters required in this Title, the information on the final map shall show the following (except numbers 15 and 16 do not apply to maps processed through SB 684, as codified under California Government Code sections 65852.28 and 66499.41):

1.

Street and alley names;

2.

The length of all arcs, radii, internal angles, points of curvature, length and bearings of the tangents;

All easements for rights-of-way provided for public services or utilities and any limitations of the easements;

4.

All block and lot numbers and lines with accurate dimensions in feet and hundredths and with bearings and angles to street and alley lines;

5.

Location of monuments in conformity with the requirements of the City Engineer;

6.

The accurate outline of all property which is offered for dedication for public use with the purpose indicated thereon, and of all property that may be reserved by deed covenant for the common use of the property owners in the subdivision of the city;

7.

Setback lines;

8.

Tract number of the subdivision;

9.

Name and address of the subdivider;

10.

True north point, scale and date;

11.

A certificate, signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title interest in the land subdivided, consenting to preparation and recordation of said map;

12.

A certificate, signed and acknowledged as above, offering for dedication for certain specified public uses those parcels to be dedicated;

13.

A certificate by engineer or surveyor stating the survey is true copy and complete, monuments are of character and occupy positions indicated, and that survey can be retraced from monuments and data provided;

A certificate by the City Engineer stating he or she has examined the final map and it is in accord with tentative map, complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the local ordinance codified in this title and is technically correct;

15.

A certificate for execution by the City Clerk stating that City Council approved the final map and accepted or rejected the offers of dedication;

16.

A certificate by Secretary of the City Planning Commission stating that the tentative map was approved by the City Planning Commission by resolution.

(Ord. No. 13805, § 4(Exh. B), 7-16-2024; Prior code §§ 7-4.42—7-4.46)

16.12.070 - Application of provisions and procedures.

The provisions and procedures relating to final maps shall apply to all land divisions.

(Prior code § 7-4.48)

16.12.080 - Dedication of land for public use.

When all the certifications which are required on the final map (except the approval certificate of the Clerk of the City Council) have been signed and, where necessary, acknowledged, the final map may be filed with the City Council of the city for approval. The City Council shall accept or reject any or all offers of dedication of land for public use within ten (10) days after filing of the final map.

(Prior code § 7-4.49)

Chapter 16.16 - DESIGN STANDARDS