Article 16.16 — FINAL MAPS

• A. Generally. The general form and contents of the final map shall comply with the subdivision Map Act in Government Code Section 66433 et seq., and with the requirements of this chapter.

• B. Preparation by Engineer or Surveyor. The final map shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor.

• C. Exterior Boundary. As required in Government Code Section 66434(e), the exterior boundary of the land included within the surveyed parcel or parcels being created shall be indicated by a distinctive symbol. For the purpose of this requirement, the distinctive symbol shall be a heavy inked line. The heavy inked line shall be twice as heavy as any other line within the map.

• D. Title Sheet. The title sheet shall contain the subdivision number, conspicuously placed on the top of the sheet and the location of the property being subdivided with references to maps which have been previously recorded, or by reference to the plat of the United States survey. A subdivision name may be added below the subdivision number. In case the property included with the subdivision lies wholly in unincorporated territory, the following words shall appear in the title: "In the County of Placer." If partly within an incorporated city, the following words shall be used: "lying within the County of Placer and partly within the City of __________."

• E. Affidavits, Etc. Affidavits, certificates, acknowledgements, endorsements, acceptances or dedications and the notarial seals required by law and this article shall appear only once on the title sheet. The above certificates, etc., shall be placed thereon with black India ink, legibly stamped or by photographic reproduction. If more than three sheets are used for the map, a key diagram shall be included.

• F. Scale. The scale must appear on each sheet, except on a title sheet not containing a map. Minimum scales used on maps shall be as follows: Standard lot subdivision, one inch equals 50 feet; rural subdivision one inch equals 100 feet; planned unit development, one inch equals 20 feet; or as approved by the county surveyor. The basis of bearings shall be approved by the county surveyor and shall be required on one sheet only. The map shall show the equation of bearing to the true north.

• G. Easements—Dedication. All easements required to be dedicated shall be dedicated for future acceptance and the particular use shall be specified on the map. The developer shall provide the county surveyor with letters from all involved utilities or other governmental agencies stating that the easements as provided on the final map are satisfactory. Easements for an existing or proposed utility installation for the use of a private or nongovernmental agency shall not be shown on the map unless there is a recorded conveyance to such individual or corporation except as provided by subsection H of this section.

rs from all involved utilities or other governmental agencies stating that the easements as provided on the final map are satisfactory. Easements for an existing or proposed utility installation for the use of a private or nongovernmental agency shall not be shown on the map unless there is a recorded conveyance to such individual or corporation except as provided by subsection H of this section.

• H. Easements—Undisclosed. Easements not disclosed by the records in the office of the county recorder, and found by the surveyor or engineer to be existing in the subdivision prior to the date of filing for record of the subdivision map, shall be specifically designated on said map, naming the party or parties using said easements and describing the specific

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§ 16.16.010

purpose for which the easement is being used.

• I. Easements—Book and Page Designation. Easements evidenced by the records in the office of the county recorder prior to the date of filing for record of the subdivision map shall be specifically designated thereon by the volume and page of the conveyance which established said easement and the name of the grantee in said conveyance who or which reserved said easement.

• J. Easements—Sidelines. The sidelines of all such record easements shall be shown by dashed lines on the final map with the widths, lengths, and bearings thereof, in figures if available from the records.

• K. Surrounding Subdivisions. The map shall show the definite location of the subdivision and particularly its relation to surrounding subdivisions, surveys, public land surveys, and, in addition, shall make reference to the recorder's book and page of such subdivisions and surveys.

• L. City and County Boundaries. City or county boundaries crossing or joining the subdivision shall be clearly designated and no lot shall be divided by such boundary.

• M. Monuments—Location and Description. The location and description of all existing and proposed monuments shall be shown and the relation of these monuments and the lines formed by these monuments to existing surveys shall be shown and noted.

• N. Streets. The map shall show the centerline of each street, the boundary of each street including the width of the portion of any fractional street being dedicated, the width of existing road right-of-way when available from public records, and the widths on each side of the centerline of whole streets. The widths and locations of adjacent streets shall be shown as determined from public records. Whenever the public works department or a city engineer has established either the centerline or monument line of the street and such information is made a public record, this location and data shall be shown on the final map.

blic records, and the widths on each side of the centerline of whole streets. The widths and locations of adjacent streets shall be shown as determined from public records. Whenever the public works department or a city engineer has established either the centerline or monument line of the street and such information is made a public record, this location and data shall be shown on the final map.

• O. Boundaries. Sufficient linear, angular and radial data shall be shown to determine the bearings and lengths of the centerline or roads, the boundary lines of the subdivision, and the boundary lines of every lot and parcel which is a part thereof. Other ties necessary for interpretation of the map and location of the points, lines, and areas depicted will be shown.

• P. Monuments—L.D.M. The subdivision monuments shown set or to be set on the final map shall conform to the standards and specifications set forth in the land development manual.

• Q. Lots.

  1. Lot numbers shall begin with the number "1" and shall continue consecutively with no omissions or duplications, except that on multiple unit developments numbering of lots shall begin where the numbering of a previous unit stopped. All figures shall be conspicuous and solid.

  2. Each lot must be shown in its entirety on one sheet of the final map and may not be divided between sheets.

  3. No ditto marks shall be used in the dimensions and data.

  4. Lot area, if shown, shall be exclusive of the portion lying in the street.

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§ 16.16.040

• R. Land Coverage. When required on the tentative map, the final map shall show the amounts of land coverage available in connection with each lot or parcel.

• (Prior code § 19.200; Ord. 6042-B § 1, 2020)

• A. The applicant shall pay all costs incurred by the county for the review and processing of the final map.

• B. At the time of submitting a proposed final map, the subdivider shall pay to Placer County a deposit of $2,500 plus $20 per subdivision lot or unit for reviewing the proposed final map.

• C. Any outstanding balance due for the cost of the review and processing in excess of the initial deposit shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. Any unused portion of the deposit will be refunded after the recordation of the final map.

• D. The fees are subject to cost adjustment each July 1st as specified in Ordinance No. 2826 enacted August 19, 1980.

(Prior code § 19.205; Ord. 5437-B § 3, 2006; Ord. 5499-B § 2, 2008)

• A. Prior to execution of the certificates on the original tracings, the subdivider shall submit three sets of prints of the map and certificate sheets, and one copy of all documents used to determine the location of the boundaries and the location of all easements within or appurtenant to the property being divided, to the county surveyor. The above copies will be returned to the surveyor upon filing of the map with the recorder. The preliminary prints shall also be accompanied by an evidence of title report of the property shown on the map and by closure sheets prepared by the subdivider's engineer or surveyor showing by mathematical closures the proof of the accuracy of all surveying information shown on the map. These shall be submitted on computer output sheets in a readily useable printed form. If computation sheets are not in an acceptable form, they shall be rejected and returned with the maps.

• B. The error of closure in closures around the subdivision and around the interior lots or blocks shall not exceed .02 feet.

• C. The evidence of title report must state that record access exists for the benefit of the parcel being subdivided from such parcel to a county maintained highway, in the width and at the location referenced and indicated on the final map.

• D. Within 20 calendar days after submission of all required documents the county surveyor shall approve or disapprove them and return them to the subdivider for finalization.

• (Prior code § 19.210)

The final map shall be in substantial conformance with the tentative map and be accompanied by the following documents.

• A. The improvement plans as approved and signed by director of the agency director or

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designee.

• B. Deeds for easements of rights-of-way required for road, drainage, habitat conservation, agricultural conservation or other purposes which have not been dedicated on the final map.

• C. Written evidence acceptable to the county in the form of rights-of-entry or permanent easements across private property outside of the subdivision permitting or granting access to perform necessary construction work, and permitting the maintenance of the facility. Record access to the subdivision must be shown on the evidence of title report.

• D. Agreements acceptable to the county, executed by the owners of existing utility easements within proposed road rights-of-way, consenting to the dedication of the road or consenting to the joint use of the right-of-way as may be required by the county for the convenience and public use of the road.

• E. CC&Rs shall be approved as to content by county counsel.

• F. All conditions of approval of the tentative map shall be satisfied prior to scheduling the final map for board of supervisor approval and it shall be the duty of the members of the development review committee to advise the county surveyor as to whether or not the conditions of approval of the tentative map have been met.

• (Prior code § 19.220; Ord. 5373-B, 2005; Ord. 6042-B § 1, 2020)

The final map shall be accompanied by the following documents, all of which must have been approved prior to the time said final map is set for hearing before the board of supervisors.

• A. Subdivision Agreement. A subdivision agreement, approved by the county counsel, guaranteeing that the subdivider will complete the construction of improvements within a time period specified by the board of supervisors and will make full payment therefor.

• B. Security for Construction of Improvements.

  1. Subject to the approval of the county, a cash deposit, letter of credit, certificate of deposit, acceptable surety bond or a security interest in real property equivalent to the estimated cost of construction of all public (to be owned or maintained by the county or other public agency or utility) improvements, guaranteeing performance of work, payment for labor and materials, and any other claims that may arise as a result of the improvement work, as set forth in the subdivision agreement.

  2. Use of security interests in real property to guarantee improvement construction shall also require a cash deposit in an amount to be determined by the county with stipulations in the subdivision agreement regarding use of the cash deposit to cover potential county costs associated with foreclosure, reconveyance, reversion to acreage proceedings and any other costs associated with the county's efforts to ensure performance of the subdivision contract agreement.

• C. Taxes and Assessments. Proof of payment from tax collector showing that all payable taxes have been paid, and a bond or cash deposit guaranteeing payment of taxes and assessments then a lien but not yet payable, as required by the Subdivision Map Act.

• D. Fees. Cash payment or proof of payment for all checking and filing fees; inspection of

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§ 16.16.070

construction; cash deposit as required by the fire districts or water company or district having jurisdiction of fire hydrant rental fees, and other applicable fees or deposits; all approved by the county surveyor.

• E. Legal Entities. Evidence of formation of legal entities when required to operate and perform all required maintenance and services.

• F. CC&Rs. Two copies of fully executed CC&Rs shall be approved in final form by county counsel.

(Prior code § 19.225; Ord. 5682-B § 2, 2012)

• A. When the final map conforms to the tentative map, local ordinances, the Subdivision Map Act, and is technically correct, the original tracing of the final map, signed by all parties required to execute the owner's certificate and surveyor's certificate on the map, shall be submitted to the county surveyor. The county surveyor shall forward such map to the board together with all required accompanying documents, recommending approval.

• B. Within 10 working days after the final map and all required supplementary documents have been received by the board of supervisors, the board shall accept or reject any or all offers of dedication.

• C. Upon approval of the final map by the board of supervisors, the clerk of the board shall transmit the map, deeds, and other necessary documents to the county recorder for recording.

• D. The subdivider shall present to the recorder evidence in the form of a subdivision guarantee, that on the date of recording as shown on public records, the parties consenting to the recordation of the map are all of the parties having a record title interest in the land subdivided, whose signatures are required by the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Such document shall also insure that record access exists for the benefit of the parcel being subdivided from such parcel to a county maintained highway, in the width and at the location referenced and indicated on the final map. Without such documentation being provided, the map shall not be recorded.

• (Prior code § 19.230)

• A. Multiple final maps relating to a conditionally approved tentative map may be filed prior to the expiration of the tentative map if:

  1. The subdivider, at the time the tentative map is filed, informs the advisory agency of the local agency of the subdivider's intention to file multiple final maps on such tentative map; or

  2. Subsequent to the approval of the tentative map, the local agency and the subdivider concur in the filing of multiple final maps.

• B. For purposes of implementing the alternative in subsection (A)(2) of this section, the development review committee ("D.R.C.") will be the review body representing the local agency. Each such phased final map shall be given a separate subdivision number and shall

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§ 16.16.080

be subject to conditions imposed by the planning commission or D.R.C. at the time the phasing request is approved. The conditions relating to phasing shall be those that are necessary to constitute a logical and orderly development of the whole subdivision by units. Decisions of the D.R.C. may be appealed within 10 calendar days of the D.R.C. action to the planning commission. The processing fee for phasing requests made to the D.R.C. shall be the fee established by the board of supervisors for a modification of condition to a major subdivision.

(Prior code § 19.240)

• A. After a final map is filed in the office of the county recorder, the conditions of approval of such a recorded final map may be modified by a certificate of correction or amended map as directed by the county surveyor if:

  1. The advisory agency finds that there are changes in circumstances which make any or all of the conditions of such a map no longer appropriate or necessary; and

  2. The modification(s) do not impose any additional burden on the present fee owner of the property; and

  3. The modification(s) do not alter the location or any property line or any right, title or interest in the real property reflected on the recorded map, and provided, subject to the provisions of Section 66436 of the Subdivision Map Act, a certificate signed and acknowledged by all parties having a record title interest in the property attached to the certificate of correction or amended map;

  4. The map as modified conforms to the provisions of Section 66474 of the California Government Code.

• B. Any modification to the conditions of approval of a final map or to the final map itself resulting from such modifications shall be accomplished by the recordation of a certificate of correction or amended map by the county surveyor at the direction of the advisory agency. Prior to such direction, the advisory agency shall confine the scope of the hearing to consideration of and action on the proposed final map modification(s).

• C. If modifications to a final map or its conditions of approval are requested by the original subdivider or his or her successor(s) in interest, a filing fee shall be paid by the person(s) making the request for final map modification. The fees shall be those required by Section 16.12.020, as annually adjusted for a basic subdivision review without a per lot or unit additional fee.

(Prior code § 19.250)

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§ 16.20.010

§ 16.20.040

ARTICLE 16.20 MINOR SUBDIVISIONS