Chapter 12.36 — TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS

When a tract map is required for a subdivision pursuant to this article, the procedures of this chapter shall be applicable.

(Prior code § 21-5.1; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The subdivider shall cause the tentative tract map to be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. The tentative tract map shall be in full conformance with the requirements of this chapter, application requirements published by the community development director, and shall be clearly and legibly drawn. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch.

(Prior code § 21-5.2(a); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The tentative tract map shall have the following information, unless a specific requirement is waived by the community development director:

1. A key map showing the location of the proposed subdivision;

2. The tentative project name, if determined, and the tentative tract map number;

3. Date of preparation;

4. North arrow;

5. Scale;

6. The names and addresses of all parties having any record interest in the real property being subdivided;

7. Names, addresses and registration stamp of the person(s) who prepared the map;

8. The names and numbers of adjacent subdivisions showing the lot and block or parcel numbers for adjoining lots and the names of the owners and parcel numbers of other adjacent land;

9. Project boundary approximate dimensions with legal descriptions;

10. Existing use of land;

11. Location and outline to scale of all existing and proposed building sites and driveways with an indication of whether they are to remain or be removed;

12. Existing and proposed contour lines and sources of contour information;

13. Existing and proposed streets;

14. Approximate percent of grades on streets;

15. Approximate centerline or property line radii of all curves on streets;

16. Proposed lot lines;

17. Lot numbers in consecutive sequence, or lot letters for public or dedication lots;

18. Areas of lots in square footage, front footage and width of lots;

19. Assessor's parcel numbers;

20. Proposed areas for public use;

21. Existing or proposed public and private easements, including but not limited to conservation or open space easements;

22. Approximate locations of areas subject to inundation or flooding and the location, width and direction of flow of all water courses;

23. Source of water supply for domestic purposes and fire protection for the proposed subdivision;

24. Proposed improvements to show the proposed outline and dimension of each system and easement, to include, but not be limited to, storm drains, sanitary sewers, gas and water lines and other public utilities;

25. Proposed method of sewage disposal and drainage within the proposed subdivisions;

26. Location of all existing structures and all street and heritage trees;

27. Sufficient blank spaces for all certificates, signatures and notes;

28. Ties to the property in relation to the adjacent land and adjacent public streets or street intersections;

29. A vicinity map;

30. A title report prepared within six months prior to the filing of the application;

31. A description of landscaping, fences, bridges, gates, or other proposed improvements which may not be fully shown on the map;

32. A statement of the time when improvements are proposed to be completed;

33. Proposed tract or deed restrictions, if any;

34. Information as required by the community development director to allow a determination on environmental review to be made in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act;

35. A signed statement of compliance indicating whether the proposed project is located on a hazardous waste and substance site as defined in the Government Code Sections 65940 and 65962.5(f) ;

36. Accompanying statements and materials as required in Section 12.36.080 ;

37. An existing and proposed site plan to scale, including the location and configuration of all lots and buildings, setbacks from property lines, parking spaces and circulation, fencing, street improvements, fire hydrants, refuse, waste, and recycling areas, proposed grading and drainage, the square footage and location of easements and other significant site features;

38. Depending upon the complexity of the application, additional materials such as presentation illustrations, three-dimensional models, photometric analysis, color schemes, color elevations, and color and materials boards may be required by the community development director; and

39. The community development director may require other drawings, data, or information deemed necessary by the department to accomplish the purposes of the Subdivision Map Act or this title.

(Prior code § 21-5.2(b); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1728 § 6, 2007; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The subdivider shall file an application for a grading permit pursuant to Chapter 12.08 of this code with the tentative tract map where grading is necessary in connection with the development of the subdivision to the extent that a grading permit is required. (Prior code § 21-5.2(c); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

Where the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act (Public Resources Code, Section 2621 et seq.) requires that as a condition of approval of a project at the location of the proposed subdivision a geologic report defining and delineating any hazard of surface fault rupture, such report shall be filed prior to consideration of the tentative tract map.

(Prior code § 21-5.2(d); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. A preliminary soil report, prepared by an engineer registered in California and based upon adequate test borings in pits shall be submitted at the time of the filing of the tentative tract map.

• B. Such report may be waived by the community development director if the director finds that there is sufficient information in the possession of the city as to the qualities of the soil in the subdivision so that no preliminary analysis is necessary.

• C. If the city has information of, or if the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, the community development director may require a soil investigation of each lot in the subdivision. Such soil investigation shall be done by a civil or soil engineer registered in California, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soil problems exist.

• D. The planning commission may approve the tentative tract map where such soil problems exist if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed. A condition of approval of any building permit may require that the approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.

• (Prior code § 21-5.2(e); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

A drainage study prepared by a civil engineer registered in California shall be submitted at the time of the filing of the tentative tract map.

(Prior code § 21-5.2(f); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The following statements and materials shall accompany each copy of the tentative tract map, unless a requirement is specifically waived by the community development director:

• A. Profiles drawn to scale to show clearly all details thereof showing centerline, existing ground and finished grade elevations of all streets. All elevations shall be indicated to the nearest one

foot and shall be referred to mean sea level datum, as established by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey or to elevations or bench marks as established by the city engineer. The community development director may waive this requirement if, in his or her judgment, the condition of the topography makes it unnecessary.

• B. Typical cross sections of all streets, and when required, details of beams, curbs, gutters, walks and other improvements, drawn to scale to show clearly all details thereof;

• C. A statement as to proposed uses of the land with a percentage amount of the uses in proportion to the total area;

• D. A plan for street trees and other landscaping;

• E. A statement of the improvements proposed to be made or installed by the developer, and the time at which such improvements are proposed to be made or completed;

• F. A statement of the improvements proposed to be made or previously installed by the private utility company or public agency and the time within which such improvements are proposed to be made or completed, and statements from such private utilities or public agencies as to the adequacy of the right-of-way or easements proposed;

• G. Proposed covenants, restrictions and conditions;

• H. A statement as to the relation to known and inferred fault lines and to the relation to the Special Studies Zone as outlined in the Alquist-Priolo Act;

• I. Such other information as may be required by the community development director and the city engineer.

(Prior code § 21-5.2(g); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

When a subdivider proposes to subdivide a portion of a larger parcel, the subdivider shall demonstrate in a master plan drawing how the proposed subdivision shall relate to the future development of the remainder of the parcel.

(Prior code § 21-5.3; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

Based on the application requirements published by the community development director, subdivider shall submit the tentative tract map and all other supporting information to the community development director. Upon such submittal, the application shall be deemed to be filed. (Prior code § 21-5.5; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1728 § 8, 2007; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

When the tentative tract map is filed, the community development director shall transmit copies thereof to the city engineer, fire marshal, chief of police, director of community services, persons in charge of cable television, sewer, and water operations, electric, gas, and telecommunications utilities, school districts having jurisdiction within the city, adjacent cities, the Department of Transportation of the state, San Mateo County Health Department, and such other public agencies as the community development director deems advisable. Upon such transmittal, the community development director shall advise each recipient that comments regarding the tentative tract map must be submitted to the director within thirty days of the date of transmittal.

(Prior code § 21-5.6; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The community development director may engage the services of certain consultants to include, but not be limited to, the following: Engineering Geologist, Soil Engineer, Landscape Architect and Seismologist. The director may request the consultants to review the plans for the subdivision and to submit a written report. The subdivider shall be responsible for reimbursement of the city for any cost it incurs for use of any consultants.

(Prior code § 21-5.7; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. Within ten days of the filing of the tentative tract map the community development director shall send a notice of the filing of the map to the governing board of any school district within the boundaries of which the subdivision is proposed to be located.

• B. Such notice shall contain information about the location of the proposed subdivision, the number of units, density and other information which would be relevant to the district.

• C. If the governing board of the district fails to respond within twenty working days of the date on which the notice was mailed to the school district for comment, such failure to respond shall be deemed approval of the proposed subdivision.

(Prior code § 21-5.8; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

When the review of the tentative tract map shall have been completed the community development director shall prepare a report on the following:

• A. The conformance of the proposed subdivision with the general plan of the city and any relevant specific plans which may have been adopted;

• B. The conformance of the proposed subdivision to existing zoning for the area;

• C. The design of lots, circulation facilities and other features with relation to the following:

  1. Adopted city policies;

  2. The character of the land and the general environment of the proposed subdivision;

  3. Design standards of this article;

  4. Numbering of lots and blocks;

  5. Distances of existing buildings in relation to each other and lot lines;

  6. Need for conservation easements;

  7. Visual aesthetics of the subdivision and aesthetic relationships between the subdivision and surrounding area;

  8. Adequacy of building sites and designation of those sites which will require special review when building permits are applied for;

  9. Appropriateness of lot lines and street layout;

10. Driveway layouts;

11. Grading and drainage designs. (Prior code § 21-5.9; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. When the review of the tentative tract map shall have been completed the city engineer shall submit a report on the following:

  1. The improvements required under the provisions of this article;

  2. Adequacy of easements required for public improvements, utilities and drainage;

  3. Effect of the proposed subdivision and any proposed grading in connection therewith on development in the general area, adequacy of proposed methods of handling drainage and storm water runoff proposed by the subdivider, necessary erosion control measures during and after grading;

  4. Effects of the proposed subdivision on other public improvements under the jurisdiction of the city engineer:

  5. Required improvement security for grading, maintenance or both;

  6. Adequacy of water supply for domestic purposes and fire protection for the proposed subdivision;

  7. Adequacy of the sewage disposal system proposed.

• B. The report shall be mailed to the subdivider and to each tenant of the subject property, in the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project not less than three days prior to the hearing on the application, except if and to the extent that the notice is waived. Fees may be collected from the subdivider for expenses incurred under this subsection.

(Prior code § 21-5.10; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1418 § 11, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The following conditions are standard conditions of approval of all tentative tract maps. Unless specifically modified or waived pursuant to this chapter, such conditions shall apply to the approval of each tentative tract map. The planning commission, in approving any such map, shall require that such approval be subject to all standard conditions of approval as set forth in this section, except as specifically waived or modified, however, nothing in this section limits the authority of the planning commission to impose additional conditions of approval as may be necessary or appropriate in order to: (1) ensure compliance with applicable subdivision standards and requirements; (2) enable the city to make the necessary findings to approve the subdivision; or (3) as necessary to protect the general public health, safety, or welfare. Such conditions shall be applicable to all tentative tract maps deemed approved by operation of law for failure to take formal action within the period required by law. The conditions are:

• A. The city reserves the right to require the subdivider to provide easements for public utilities as needed.

• B. Prior to recordation of the final tract map, an improvement plan for public improvements shall be submitted by the subdivider to the city for review and comment.

• C. Prior to recordation of the final tract map, the subdivider shall submit to the city for review and comment a schedule of development plan.

• D. Prior to the recordation of the final tract map, the subdivider shall enter into a master subdivision agreement with the city.

• E. Prior to the recordation of the final tract map a final electrical plan for the installation of streetlights shall be submitted by the subdivider for review and comment.

• F. Prior to the recordation of the final tract map, the subdivider shall submit to the city for review and comment a landscape planting plan.

• G. Prior to the recordation of the final tract map, the subdivider shall submit to the city an appraisal report which indicates the value of the improved land as a result of the subdivision to determine in-lieu fees.

• H. Prior to the recordation of the final tract map the subdivider shall submit to the city a recreation fee per Chapter 12.260 .

• I. Prior to the issuance of a city building permit, a maintenance of landscaping agreement shall be signed by the subdivider for the maintenance of the proposed street trees, which agreement shall run with the land and be binding upon successors in interest of the subdivider.

• J. The city reserves the right to require full replacement of existing curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along the frontage of the subdivision.

(Prior code § 21-5.11; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. The community development director shall schedule a public hearing at which the tentative tract map shall be considered by the planning commission.

• B. Not less than ten days before the public hearing the community development director shall give notice of the time and place thereof and a general description of the location of the subdivision or proposed subdivision by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county and circulated in the city.

• C. Not less than ten days prior to such public hearing there shall be mailed, postage prepaid, a notice of the time and place of such hearing and a general description of the location of the subdivision or proposed subdivision to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the last equalized assessment roll as owning real property within three hundred feet from the exterior boundaries of the proposed subdivision. In the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project, such notice shall also be given to each tenant of the subject property, and, in addition to notice of the time and place of the public hearing, shall include notification of the tenant's right to appear and the right to be heard. Fees may be collected from the subdivider for expenses incurred under this section.

• D. The planning commission shall conduct a public hearing on the application for the tentative tract map.

• E. Failure to receive the notice required by this section shall not invalidate any action taken pursuant to this article.

(Prior code § 21-5.12; Ord. 1418 § 12, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. The design of a subdivision for which a tentative tract map is required shall provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision.

• B. Examples of passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure in an east-west alignment for southern exposure and to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.

• C. In providing for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the design of a subdivision, consideration shall be given to local climate, to contour, to configuration of the parcel to be subdivided, and to other design and improvement requirements. Such provision shall not be imposed so as to result in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under the zoning ordinance as applicable at the time of filing of the tentative tract map.

• D. The requirements of this section do not apply to condominium projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing building when no new structures are added.

• E. For the purposes of this section, "feasible" means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors.

(Prior code § 21-5.12.5; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The planning commission shall not approve a tentative tract map unless, with regard to the project for which tentative tract map approval is sought, it shall have determined pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or regulations promulgated thereunder:

• A. That the project is exempt from CEQA;

• B. That a negative declaration for the project shall have been certified;

• C. That a final environmental impact report (EIR) for the project shall have been reviewed, considered and certified.

(Prior code § 21-5.13(a); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. Not later than fifty days after the filing of the tentative tract map, the planning commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove it and shall report its action to the subdivider, unless the subdivider shall have authorized an extension for such action in writing. The planning commission shall comply with the time periods referred to in Section 21151.1 of the Public Resources Code, within the time limits set forth in this section. However, for environmental determinations set forth in Section 12.36.200(B) or 12.36.200(C) , the fifty day time limit shall begin on the day of the environmental determination.

• B. No routine waiver of the time limits shall be required as a condition of accepting the application for the tentative tract map unless the routine waiver is obtained for the purpose of permitting concurrent processing of related approvals or an environmental review on the same development project.

• C. At the time that the subdivider makes an application for approval of a tentative tract map, the community development director shall determine whether or not the city is able to meet the time limits specified by law for reporting and acting on maps. If the community development director determines that the city will be unable to meet such time limits, the city shall, upon request of

the subdivider and for the purpose of meeting such time limits, contract or employ a private entity or persons on a temporary basis to perform such services as necessary to permit the city to meet such time limits. However, the city need not enter into such a contract or employ such persons if the community development director finds that: (1) no such entities or persons are available or qualified to perform such services; or (2) the city would be able to perform services in a more rapid fashion than would any available and qualified persons or entities.

• D. Such entities or persons may, pursuant to an agreement with the city, perform all functions necessary to process the tentative tract map and final tract map and to comply with other requirements imposed pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter, except those functions reserved to the city council. The city may charge subdividers fees in an amount necessary to defray costs directly attributable to employing or contracting with entities or persons performing services pursuant to this section.

• E. If no action is taken upon the tentative tract map by the community development director within said fifty day time period, or any authorized extension thereof, the tentative tract map as filed shall be deemed to be approved insofar as it complies with other applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this article, the California Environmental Quality Act, and this code.

• (Prior code § 21-5.13(b); Ord. 1418 § 13, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

After the conclusion of the public hearing the planning commission shall approve the tentative tract map if it makes all of the following findings:

• A. The proposed tract map, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan and any specific plan as specified in Section 65451 of the Government Code. This subsection shall not be applicable to condominium projects or stock cooperatives which consist only of the subdivision of airspace in an existing structure unless such general plan contains definite objectives and policies, specifically directed to the conversion of existing buildings into condominium projects or stock cooperatives.

• B. The real property to be subdivided, and each lot or parcel to be created is of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood, geologic hazard or other menace;

• C. Each lot or parcel to be created will constitute a buildable site and will be capable of being developed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance;

• D. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development;

• E. The design of the subdivision and improvements, and the type of improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat or to cause serious public health problems:

• F. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. The planning commission may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements for access or for use will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection shall only be applicable to easements of record or easements established by judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction.

• G. The proposed subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities such as: (1) passive or natural heating opportunities in subdivision design, include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure in an eastwest alignment for southern exposure; and (2) passive or natural cooling opportunities in

subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.

• H. The effect of approving the proposed subdivision on regional housing needs has been considered and balanced against the public service needs of the community and available fiscal and environmental resources.

(Prior code § 21-5.13(c); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1418 § 14, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The planning commission shall deny approval of a tentative tract map if it makes any of the following findings:

• A. That the proposed map is not consistent with the general plan or any applicable specific plan as specified in Section 65451 of the Government Code. This subsection shall not apply to condominium projects or stock cooperatives which consist only of the subdivision of airspaces in an existing structure unless such general plan contains definite objectives and policies, specifically directed to the conversion of existing buildings into condominium projects or stock cooperatives.

• B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the general plan or any applicable specific plan;

• C. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development;

• D. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

• E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

• F. That the design of the subdivision or the types of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems;

• G. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, and that no alternative easement for access or for use will be provided which will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.

• H. The proposed subdivision does not provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities such as: (1) passive or natural heating opportunities in subdivision design, include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure in an east-west alignment for southern exposure; and (2) passive or natural cooling opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.

• I. The effect of approving the proposed subdivision on regional housing needs has been considered and does not offset the negative impacts to public service needs of the community and available fiscal and environmental resources.

(Prior code § 21-5.13(d); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1418 § 15, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

Where a map fails to meet or perform any requirement imposed by the Subdivision Map Act or by this chapter, the planning commission may nevertheless approve the map if it finds that the failure of the map is the result of a technical or inadvertent error which, in its judgment, does not materially affect the validity of the map.

(Prior code § 21-5.13(e); Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. In determining whether to approve or disapprove an application for a tentative tract map, the planning commission shall apply only the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the date the city has determined that the application is complete pursuant to Section 65943 of the Government Code.

• B. However, if the city has formally initiated proceedings by way of ordinance or resolution, and has published notice in the manner prescribed in subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 65090 containing a description sufficient to notify the public of the nature of the proposed change in the applicable general or specific plans, or zoning or subdivision ordinances before it has received the completed application, the planning commission may apply any ordinances, policies, or standards enacted or instituted as a result of those proceedings which are in effect on the date the planning commission approves or disapproves the tentative tract map.

• C. If the subdivision applicant requests changes in applicable ordinances, policies, or standards in connection with the same development project, any ordinances, policies, or standards adopted pursuant to the applicant's request shall apply.

• (Prior code § 21-5.13(f); Ord. 1418 § 16, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

Notice of approval, denial or conditional approval shall be mailed to the subdivider by the community development director within ten days of the action on the tract map. (Prior code § 21-5.14; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

A subdivider may withdraw the tentative tract map application by transmitting written notice of withdrawal to the community development director. No refund in filing fee for any such withdrawal shall be made.

(Prior code § 21-5.15; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. An approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map shall expire twenty-four months after its approval or conditional approval.

• B. The expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map shall terminate all proceedings and no final tract map or all or any portion of the real property included within the tentative tract map shall be filed without first processing a new tentative tract map. Once a timely filing is made, subsequent actions of the city, including, but not limited to, processing, approving and recording, may lawfully occur after the date of expiration of the tentative tract map.

• C. Upon application of the subdivider filed prior to the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map, the time at which the map expires may be extended by the planning commission for a period or periods not exceeding a total of three years. If the planning

commission denies a subdivider's application for extension, the subdivider may appeal to the city council pursuant to Chapter 12.64 .

• D. The period of time specified in subsection A of this section shall not include periods of time described in subsections (a) and (c) of Section 66452.6 of the Government Code.

• (Prior code § 21-5.16; Ord. 1418 § 17, 1983; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

An approved tentative tract map may be amended by filing an application in map form and in writing with the community development director. Such application shall be processed in the same manner as an original application for a tentative tract map.

(Prior code § 21-5.17; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

The procedure for processing a final tract map shall be as set forth in Chapter 12.40 . (Prior code § 21-5.18; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)

• A. After a final tract map is filed in the office of county recorder, it may be amended by a certificate of correction or an amending map:

  1. To correct an error in any course or distance shown thereon; or

  2. To show any course or distance that was omitted therefrom; or

  3. To correct an error in the description of the real property shown on the map; or

  4. To indicate monuments set after the death, disability or retirement from practice of the engineer or surveyor charged with responsibilities for setting monuments; or

  5. To show the proper location or character of any monument which has been changed in location or character which originally was shown at the wrong location or incorrectly as to its character; or

  6. To correct any other type of map error or omission as approved by the director of public works which does not affect any property right. Such errors and omissions may include, but are not limited to lot numbers, acreage, street names and identification of adjacent record maps.

As used in this section, "error" does not include changes in courses or distances from which an error is not ascertainable from the data shown on the final tract map.

• B. The amending map or certificate of correction shall be prepared and signed by a civil engineer or land surveyor. An amending map shall conform to the requirements of Section 66434 of the Government Code. The amending map or certificate shall set forth in detail the corrections made and show the names of the present fee owners of the property affected by the correction or omission. The map shall be filed with the community development director.

• C. The amending map or certificate of correction certified by the city engineer and the community development director shall be filed with the county recorder.

• (Prior code § 21-5.19; Ord. 1352 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1947, 4/9/2024)