Santa Barbara County Municipal Code Div. 2 Procedure for Subdivision and Forms of Maps, Filing Bonds and Dedication…

(a) Prior to the preparation of the tentative map, the subdivider or his engineer or surveyor shall consult with representatives of the departments charged with review of such maps to determine requirements affecting the basic design of the subdivision such as zoning regulations, connections with existing streets, and pertinent subdivision standards.

(b) Prior to the first meeting of the subdivision/development review committee at which the tentative map is to be considered, the subdivider or his engineer or surveyor is encouraged to consult with representatives of the departments charged with review of such map to discuss details of the subdivision, and obtain preliminary departmental recommendations in an effort to reach agreement on such recommendations, bearing in mind that such recommendations may be modified by action of the subdivision committee.

(c) Sixteen copies of the tentative map, prepared in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act and the provisions of this article, shall be submitted to the planning director who shall examine such map and accompanying material for compliance with the law and with this chapter. One additional map shall be submitted for each subdivision located within three miles of an incorporated city, and one additional map shall be submitted for each subdivision located adjacent to an existing state highway or to a state highway alignment approved by the state department of transportation.

(d) At the time a tentative map is submitted to the planning director, it shall be accompanied by:

(1) Fees in amounts to be determined by resolution of the board of supervisors to cover the costs of processing a subdivision map;

(2) Two copies of a preliminary title report no older than sixty days from a title insurance company showing the record owner or owners and the recording data of the most recent trust deeds and existing easements affecting the property. If the subdivider is not the owner, he shall also submit satisfactory evidence that he has authority from the owner to subdivide the property;

(3) Eight copies of a letter addressed to the planning and development department requesting approval of the tentative map and submitting essential information concerning the following:

(A) Subdivision development plan including existing and proposed uses of land and proposed zoning if applicable, including areas reserved or offered for open space, park, or recreational use;

(B) A list of the street improvements the subdivider proposes to install, such as paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street trees, street name signs, stop signs, street lighting, and fire hydrants;

(C) The source of domestic water supply and the method of providing an adequate water supply to each lot. If the source is other than a recognized water district or company, the subdivider shall submit with the tentative map a copy of a letter to the county health officer indicating the quality and quantity of water available to the subdivision and requesting approval therefor, a copy of such approval to be forwarded to the planning director;

(D) The proposed method of sewage disposal. If connection to an existing sewage disposal system is proposed, the subdivider shall submit with the tentative map a copy of a letter to the district operating such system requesting approval of such connection, a copy of such approval to be forwarded to the planning director;

(E) Other utilities which are to serve the subdivision. The subdivider shall submit with the tentative map a copy of a letter to each utility company and agency requesting submission of utility easement requirements to the planning director and a copy of the reply of each affected utility company and agency. The subdivider shall be responsible for furnishing maps required for review by utility companies or agencies, including water and sanitary districts;

(F) Proposed drainage and flood control easements and facilities not shown on the tentative map, both within and outside of street rights-of-way, including methods of controlling erosion;

(G) Where any exceptions to the requirements of any applicable zoning or subdivision regulations are contemplated, such as lot area, lot width, or front, side, or rear yards around buildings, the subdivider shall so indicate either in the letter or on the map, giving reasons therefor. Failure to so indicate shall be evidence that no such exceptions are intended.

(4) A preliminary soil report prepared by a civil engineer registered as such by the state and based upon test borings or excavations deemed adequate by the planning director. Such preliminary soil report may be waived by the planning director if, because of knowledge he has as to soil qualities of the subdivision or lots in question, the planning director determines that no preliminary analysis is necessary;

(5) A preliminary geological report by an engineering geologist, certified as such by the state, may be required by the planning director;

(6) A preliminary grading plan showing the location and magnitude of all cuts and fills that will result from the street and lot development of the proposed subdivision shall be provided when natural slopes of ten percent or steeper occur within the area to be subdivided.

(7) For urban lot splits, the following additional information is required to be submitted:

(A) Information to support the application is eligible and consistent with the requirements in Government Code Section 66411.7;

(B) An affidavit stating that the owner/applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the recordation of the urban lot split, unless exempt as a "community land trust" as defined in Government Code Section 66411.7; and

(C) Information to support that each of the proposed lots are residentially developable in compliance with the permit requirements and development standards of chapter 35, zoning, of the County Code. An urban lot split proposed on a vacant lot must be accompanied by an application for residential development of at least one of the lots in compliance with the permit requirements and development standards of chapter 35, zoning, of the County Code.

(e) After endorsing all copies of the tentative map as having been received, the planning director shall immediately forward copies of the map and accompanying letter as follows:

(1) County surveyor (1 map, 1 letter, 1 preliminary title report);

(2) County health officer (1 map, 1 letter);

(3) County flood control engineer (1 map, 1 letter);

(4) County fire chief (3 maps, 1 letter);

(5) County superintendent of schools (1 map);

(6) Director of public works (1 map, 1 letter);

(7) County parks director (1 map, 1 letter);

(8) Planning and development department (1 map, 1 letter);

(9) The appropriate official of any incorporated city which has requested an opportunity to review subdivisions within the area in which the subdivision is located (1 map, 1 letter); and

(10) The district engineer of the California State Department of Transportation if the subdivision is adjacent to an existing state highway or to a state highway alignment approved by the California State Department of Transportation (1 map).

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 1; Ord. No. 1751, § 1; Ord. No. 2199, §§ 4 to 6; Ord. No. 2460, § 1: Ord. No 4436, § 6; Ord. No. 5237, § 8, 2-11-2025)

(a) The tentative map including tentative parcel map and urban lot split tentative parcel map shall be drawn at such scale, preferably not less than one inch equals one hundred feet, so as to show all details and dimensions clearly and shall show:

(1) The number of the subdivision, date, north arrow, scale, acreage of the property proposed for subdivision, number and average size of lots, and sufficient description to identify the property to be subdivided with respect to maps or documents of record, including but not limited to a description of the property by parcel number or numbers as assigned by the latest available county assessor's maps;

(2) Printed names of the owner, subdivider and the registered civil engineer licensed to practice land surveying or licensed land surveyor with their respective addresses, zip codes and telephone numbers;

(3) A small-scale vicinity map showing the location of the property proposed for subdivision and its relation to surrounding streets and identifying landmarks;

(4) The exterior boundary lines of the original parcel or parcels with dimensions based on the latest record document;

(5) The location, names, widths, approximate grade and curve radii of all existing and proposed roads, streets, street intersections and alleys within or abutting the boundaries of the subdivision;

(6) The location, width, nature, and status of all existing and proposed easements, reservations, and rights-of-way, whether or not of record, to which the property within the subdivision is or will be subject. Where of record, each shall be clearly identified by reference to the accompanying preliminary report of title;

(7) The proposed division lines with dimensions, the net and gross area as defined in chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code, of each new lot created by such division and a parcel number designated on each new lot;

(8) The location of any existing surface structures and subsurface structures within the proposed subdivision, including but not limited to water wells, septic systems (leach lines, seepage pits and septic tanks), storm drains, active and abandoned oil wells, including their dimensions, the distance between structures, the number of stories or the height of each structure and a notation as to which buildings or structures are to be removed. If any surface structure or building is to remain, the distance from all surface structures to the boundary lines of the new parcel on which the structures are located shall be shown;

(9) Contour lines at five-foot intervals where average slopes exceed or equal six percent and at two-foot intervals where average slope is less than six percent. Contour lines should extend one hundred feet beyond the tract boundary. Datum for elevations shall be indicated on the map;

(10) The location, width, depth, and direction of flow of all existing watercourses either within or adjacent to the boundary lines of the proposed subdivision and watercourses proposed to be established into which storm waters are to be discharged and the approximate boundaries of areas subject to inundation;

(11) Streets, parks, and other areas to be offered for dedication;

(12) Typical cross-section of proposed streets, with improvements if at variance with county standards;

(13) Typical lot grading and drainage plans showing finished ground floor elevations and methods of conveying drainage water from the lot, unless first waived in writing by the director of public works;

(14) The source of water and method of sewage disposal shall be noted on the map;

(15) In the case of a tentative map that requires the recordation of a parcel map, the following certificate signed by the legal owner or authorized agent of the owner of the property being divided. If the agent signs, a letter of authorization shall be submitted which is signed by all owners of record.

I hereby apply for approval of the division of real property shown on this plat and certify that I am the legal owner of said property and that the information shown hereon is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief

Date: _____

Signed: _____

Printed Name: _____

Street: _____

City: _____

State:___ Zip Code:___

(b) The decision-maker is hereby authorized to apply, among others, the following requirements as conditions to approval of a tentative map including tentative parcel map if, in the opinion of the decision-maker, the location and nature of the subdivision and the proposed street widths, grades, and alignments indicate the need for such requirements, except for urban lot splits, which are separately addressed in subsection 21-8(g):

(1) Improvement of streets with curbs, gutters, cross-gutters, sidewalks, paving, street name signs, stop signs, street lights, fire hydrants, and street trees, and provision for their maintenance, and installation of utilities underground as provided by Resolution No. 24416 of the board of supervisors and any successors thereto;

(2) Revision and alignment of streets to provide access to adjacent properties or to connect with existing or proposed streets outside the subdivision;

(3) Offer of dedication for public use of all streets and other parcels of land for public use;

(4) Connection to existing sewerage systems. Submission of percolation tests or other information for design of individual sewage disposal systems, water distribution systems, and other utilities, and installation of fire hydrants recommended by the fire chief or the appropriate fire district;

(5) Erosion control planting and structures, with provision for the maintenance of planting until growth is established;

(6) Support of cut and fill slopes by adequate retaining walls of concrete or masonry or other material approved by the county public works planning and development department;

(7) On-site and off-site drainage and drainage structures including underground pipelines, necessary to the proper use, protection and maintenance of streets and other property;

(8) Off-tract improvements wherever, in the opinion of the decision-maker, such improvements are required for the health, safety, and welfare of the prospective residents of the subdivision or where conditions necessitating such improvements are caused or aggravated by the proposed subdivision;

(9) Widening and improvement of existing roads abutting the subdivision;

(10) Installation of fences, walls, planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs where lots are adjacent to existing or proposed road right-of-way, railroad, or property used for public purposes. Planting strips may be required, where appropriate;

(11) Submission of a final grading plan showing the finish grade of all building pad areas, and the location of all proposed structures thereon, the depth, extent and slope of all cuts and fills and the finish grades of streets and structures prior to consideration of the final map;

(12) Application to the board of supervisors for the formation of or annexation to appropriate special districts to render services to the subdivision and its occupants including, but not limited to, county service areas, street lighting districts, sanitary and sanitation districts, water districts, and vector control districts;

(13) 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 shall be made and prepared by a civil engineer registered as such by the state of each lot in the subdivision. The investigation shall include a recommendation or recommendations for corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each dwelling proposed to be constructed. Such corrective action may be required by the planning and development department or, in lieu thereof or in addition thereto, other reasonable corrective action approved by the planning and development department may be required as a condition for the issuance of any building permits for buildings on such unsafe soil in the subdivision. Appeal from such determination by the planning and development department shall be to the local appeals board, or, if none has been designated, directly to the board of supervisors;

(14) Retention of specimen trees or other trees determined to be of historical or scenic value;

(15) Monumentation of existing and/or proposed public rights-of-way and easements as determined by the county surveyor.

(c) The following, among others, shall be cause for disapproval of a tentative map, including tentative parcel maps, but the tentative map may nevertheless be approved in spite of the existence of such conditions where circumstances warrant, except for urban lot splits, which are separately addressed in subsection 21-8(g).

(1) Easements or rights-of-way along or across proposed county streets which are not expressly subordinated to street widening, realignment, or change of grade by an instrument in writing recorded, or capable of being recorded, in the office of the county recorder; provided, however, that the director of public works may approve such easements or rights-of-way without such subordinations. Easements or rights-of-way shall not be granted along or across proposed county streets before filing for record of the final subdivision map by the county recorder, unless the director of public works shall approve such grants. If the director of public works does not grant such approvals within fourteen days from the date they were requested, they shall be deemed to have been refused. Appeal from refusal of the director of public works to grant such approvals may be made in writing to the board of supervisors, which may overrule the director of public works and grant such requested approvals in whole or in part.

(2) Lack of adequate width or improvement of access roads to the property; creation of a landlocked lot or parcel without frontage on a street or other approved ingress and egress from the street;

(3) Cuts or fills having such steep slopes or great heights as to be unsafe under the circumstances or unattractive to view;

(4) Grading or construction work on any proposed street or lot. Grading or construction work shall not be commenced prior to recordation of the final or parcel map without specific authority granted by and subject to conditions approved by the board of supervisors;

(5) Potential creation of hazard to life or property from floods, fire, or other catastrophe;

(6) Nonconformance with the county's comprehensive plan or with any alignment of a state highway officially approved or adopted by the state department of transportation

(7) Creation of a lot or lots which have a ratio of depth to width in excess of three to one;

(8) Subdivision designs with lots backing up to watercourses.

(d) A tentative map including tentative parcel map shall not be approved if the decision-maker finds that the map design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with this chapter, the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code Section 664l0 et seq., the county's comprehensive plan, the applicable zoning ordinance, or other applicable county regulations.

(e) Prior to recordation of the final or parcel map, the subdivider shall furnish the following information to the public works director, flood control engineer, and building official;

(1) Complete plans and specifications, including elevations and grades, for any roads, culverts, drainage ways, bridges, or structures necessary for drainage, erosion control, traffic circulation, or public safety;

(2) Any other information required by the conditional approval of the decision-maker.

(f) When submitting a tentative map for the subdivision of only a portion of a separate legal lot, the subdivider, unless otherwise directed by the subdivision/development review committee, shall submit a possible future development plan of remaining portions of the lot on a topographic map. This plan shall indicate a general layout of streets in dotted or dashed lines and shall be clearly labeled: "NOT A PART." Approval of the tentative map shall not constitute approval of the possible future development plan.

(g) Urban Lot Splits.

(1) The decision-maker shall approve or deny an application for an urban lot split ministerially without discretionary review.

(A) The decision-maker shall approve an urban lot split only if: it conforms to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 66411.7, as may be amended; County Code chapter 21, and chapter 35, zoning, as applicable.

(B) The decision-maker may deny an urban lot split if the building official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in Government Code Section 65589.5, Subdivision (d)(2), upon public health and safety and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

(2) Conditions and Limitations on Urban Lot Splits.

(A) The decision-maker may impose conditions as set forth in Government Code Section 66411.7, Subdivision (e), as may be amended.

(B) The decision-maker shall apply local objective standards for urban lot splits identified in chapter 35, zoning, of the County Code and subsection (3) below.

(C) Uses allowed on a lot created by an urban lot split shall be limited to residential uses.

(D) Rental of any unit created pursuant to an urban lot split shall be for a term longer than thirty days.

(E) The decision-maker shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions. However, existing nonconforming zoning conditions shall not be exacerbated by an urban lot split or new principal dwelling unit. Any violations associated with unpermitted development shall be remedied prior to approval of the tentative parcel map.

(F) Dedication of rights-of-way or construction of off-site improvements for easements for public services or facilities or for access to/from the resulting parcels may be imposed on parcels being created through an urban lot split as a condition of approving a tentative parcel map when deemed necessary for public health and safety.

(G) An application shall not be rejected solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance.

(3) Objectives Standards. In addition to the standards in this Chapter, Urban Lot Splits are subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 66411.7, and chapter 35, zoning, of the County Code as applicable.

(A) A parcel map may subdivide an existing legal parcel to create no more than two parcels of approximately equal lot area. One parcel shall not be smaller than forty percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision and neither parcel shall be smaller than one thousand two hundred square feet.

(B) New lot lines shall not create a nonconforming structure in any respect (e.g. setbacks, parking, etc.) or increase the nonconformity of an existing structure.

(C) New lot lines should be straight lines, unless in conflict with existing improvements or the natural environment in which case the line may follow the appropriate course.

(D) Lot lines facing the street shall be generally parallel to the street.

(E) Interior lot lines should be at right angles perpendicular to the street on straight lines or radial to the street on curved streets.

(F) Lot lines should be contiguous with existing zoning boundaries where applicable.

(G) A lot line shall not result in an accessory building on a lot without a primary building unless accompanied by a development proposal in compliance with chapter 35 of the County Code.

(H) Access.

i. Each lot shall front upon or have access to a public or private street or be served by an access easement.

ii. Access easements shall be sized to accommodate a driveway configuration designed in compliance with applicable public works and fire department requirements.

iii. No residential structure shall be located closer than three feet to the access easement if the easement is serving no more than two units. If the access easement is serving three or more units, then no residential structure shall be closer than five feet to the access easement.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 2; Ord. No. 2465, §§ 1 to 3; Ord. No. 3551, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, § 3: Ord. No. 4436, § 7; Ord. No. 5237, §§ 9—12, 2-11-2025)

After the approval of the tentative map including tentative parcel map and urban lot split tentative parcel map by the decision-maker, the subdivider may cause a final or parcel map to be prepared. As many copies of the proposed final or parcel map as may be required by the county surveyor and other applicable county departments and agencies, shall be submitted to each department or agency responsible for approving or reviewing such map. The proposed final map shall be prepared in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 2 of the State Subdivision Map Act and in accordance with the completed survey of the subdivision based upon a field survey of the boundaries of the subdivision made as required by law. The proposed parcel map shall be prepared in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 2 of the State Subdivision Map Act and in accordance with the completed survey of the subdivision based upon a field survey or from compiled recorded data if authorized by the county surveyor. Both proposed final and parcel maps shall be prepared according to the following standards:

(a) Sizes and Material. The final or parcel map shall be clearly and legibly drawn upon tracing cloth or polyester film of good quality. All lines, letters, figures shall be printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on tracing cloth or polyester base film. The size of the sheets of tracing cloth or polyester film shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch from the edges of the sheets. The final or parcel map number and all drawings, affidavits, statements, acknowledgements, endorsements, acceptances of dedication, and notarial statement must be within the margin line. The scale shall be not less than one inch equals sixty feet unless approved otherwise by the county surveyor prior to the first submittal of the final or parcel map in order to show the details clearly and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. Each sheet shall be numbered "# of # sheets." The relation of one sheet to another shall be clearly shown and the number of sheets used shall be set forth in the title of the map.

(b) Title. The first sheet shall contain the final or parcel map number conspicuously placed. Below the final or parcel map number shall be a subtitle consisting of a general description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to deeds or to maps which have been recorded or to official United States surveys. References to tracts and subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records, with complete reference to proper book and page of such record.

Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage shall be so designated on the title sheet by an appropriate note containing the words "MAP OF VACATION" followed by "REVERSION TO ACREAGE."

Every sheet, other than the title sheet, shall bear the final or parcel map number (but no subtitle), scale, north arrow, the basis of bearings (or reference to), legend and sheet number.

(c) Statements. A statement of the licensed surveyor or civil engineer licensed to practice land surveying, accompanied by his seal, shall appear stating to the accuracy of the final or parcel map and of all data shown thereon. In addition, there shall be such other certificates or statements as may be required by law including:

(1) Statement of owner, consenting to subdivision (final and parcel maps);

(2) Statement of owner, offering to dedicate streets and other lands and reserving the right to convey easements to public utilities as shown on such map;

(3) Clerk of the board of supervisor's statement indicating official approval of the final or parcel map and acceptance of dedications;

(4) Statement of county surveyor indicating that the final or parcel map complies with state law and local ordinance;

(5) Statement of the county recorder accepting the final or parcel map for recordation.

(6) For urban lot splits, a statement of owner, stating that:

(A) Each lot created by the urban lot split shall be used solely for residential uses.

(B) No more than two residential dwelling units may be permitted on each lot, which may include up to two principal dwelling units or one principal dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on each lot, developed in compliance with chapter 35 of the County Code.

(C) Rental of any dwelling unit on a lot created by an urban lot split shall be longer than thirty consecutive days.

(D) Owner intends to occupy one of the dwelling units on one of the resulting lots as the owner's principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of recordation of the final map unless the applicant is a community land trust (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a qualified nonprofit corporation (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15).

(d) Surveying Data for Lots. Sufficient data shall be shown to determine readily the bearing and length of every lot line, block line, easement line and boundary line. Linear dimensions shall be expressed in feet and decimals of a foot. Dimensions of lots shall reflect net and gross dimensions as defined by chapter 35 where applicable. All lots containing one half acre or more shall show net and gross acreage to nearest hundredth, where applicable. Length, radius, and total delta of all curves and the bearing of radial lines to each nontangent curve shall be shown. All data shall be shown upon the line or segment of curve to which it pertains unless different is authorized by the county surveyor. Bearings and distances shall be given for all lines.

(e) Surveying Data for Streets. The final or parcel map shall show the center lines of all streets, the total width of each street, the width of the portion being dedicated, and the width of existing dedication, and the widths each side of the center line, also the width of railroad right-of-ways, flood control or drainage channels, and of any other easements appearing on the map. Where streets are to be private or public easements, side lines of lots shall be shown as solid lines to center line of street and side lines of streets shown as broken lines. Where streets are to be public (fee), the side lines of lots common with the street shall be shown as solid lines.

(f) Record Easements. The final or parcel map shall show the lines of all easements to which the lots are subject. If the easement is not definitely located of record, a statement of the easement shall appear on the title sheet. Easements for storm drains, sewers and other purposes shall be denoted by fine dashed lines. Distances and bearings on the side lines of lots which are cut by an easement shall be arrowed or so shown that the final or parcel map will indicate clearly the actual lengths of the lot lines. The width of the easement or the lengths and bearings of the lines thereof and sufficient ties to locate the easement definitely with respect to the individual lots and the subdivision shall be shown. The easement shall be clearly labeled and identified, and if already of record, proper reference to the records given, including the name of the current easement holder if available, nature, and recording information. Easements for public utilities shall be so designated on the final or parcel map. If an easement is being dedicated by the final or parcel map, it shall be properly set out in the owner's certificate of dedication. All easements whether existing or created by the final or parcel map shall be labeled as public or private.

(g) Existing Monuments. The final or parcel map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments, or other evidence was found to determine the boundaries of the subdivision. The corners of all adjoining subdivisions or portions thereof shall be identified by lot number, tract number, and place of record with all found monuments being shown with measured data thereto (both record and measured data shall be shown), or by section, township, and range, or by other proper designation.

(h) Established Lines. Wherever the county surveyor or a city engineer has established the center line of a street or alley, that data shall be shown on the final or parcel map, indicating all monuments found and making proper references to field books or maps bearing records of surveys of such monuments. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated. The final or parcel map shall show all city boundaries crossing or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in.

(i) Lot and Block Identification. There shall be no separate identification by individual blocks within a subdivision. All lots within a subdivision shall be numbered consecutively without omission or duplication of numbers, except street "denial" strips shall be shown as parcels with an alphabetical letter designation for each. Each lot shall be shown entirely on at least one sheet.

(j) Private Restrictions. Any private restrictions to be shown on the final or parcel or reference to them made therein shall be accompanied by proper acknowledgements of owners and mortgagees accepting such restrictions.

(k) Open Spaces. All open spaces shall be designated by the letters "O.S." or words "open space" on the final or parcel map.

(1) Dedications. Easements being created by the final or parcel map shall state if they are public or private in nature. All offers of dedication shall state if they are public or private in nature.

(m) Monuments. All monuments shall be set in accordance with the monumentation policy as defined herein. In the case of final maps, all monuments shall be set within one year after recordation of the map. In the case of parcel maps, all monuments shall be set prior to recordation.

(n) Basis of Bearings. The acceptable methods used to determine a basis of bearings are:

(A) Astronomic observation;

(B) A line, appearing between two found monuments, shown on a recorded map;

(C) California Coordinate system as defined and regulated by the California Public Resources Code Section 8801 et seq.

(o) Additional mapping standards consistent with this ordinance and state laws may be established by the county surveyor by guidelines as necessary.

(p) Survey Procedures. Where the real property being subdivided is described by sectionalized description, the surveying procedure used to establish the boundary of the final or parcel map shall follow the procedures as defined by the Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Public Lands of the United States, 1973, or it's successor.

(q) Distinctive Border. Both final and parcel maps shall delineate the land to be included within the subdivision by distinctive symbol or heavier line weight and clearly designated as such.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 3; Ord. No. 2199, § 7; Ord. No. 4157, § 4: Ord. 4436, § 8; Ord. No. 5237, §§ 13, 14, 2-11-2025)

(a) In accordance with section 66445(g) of the California Government Code, on or after January 1, 1987, no additional survey or map requirements shall be included on a parcel map which do not affect record title interests. However, the map shall contain a notation of reference to survey and map information required by this section.

(b) Pursuant to the State Subdivision Map Act, Government Code section 66434.2, additional information may be required in the form of a separate document or an additional map sheet to be filed or recorded simultaneously with a final or parcel map. The additional information shall be in the form of a separate document or an additional map sheet which shall indicate its relationship to the final or parcel map, and shall contain a statement that the additional information is for informational purposes, describing conditions as of the date of filing and is not intended to affect record title interest. The document or additional map sheet may also contain a notation that the additional information is derived from public records or reports, and does not imply the correctness or sufficiency of those records or reports by the preparer of the document or additional map sheet. Additional survey and map information may include, but shall not be limited to: building setback lines, flood hazard zones, seismic lines and setbacks, geological mapping and archaeological sites.

(c) A final map or parcel map for a subdivision approved prior to January 1, 1987, and conditioned on recordation of additional information thereon, shall be found in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map provided the required additional information is separately recorded pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(Ord. No. 3618, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, § 5)

An approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map including tentative parcel map shall expire thirty-six months after its approval or conditional approval by the decision-maker unless otherwise provided pursuant to State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code Section 66452.6.

To record a final or parcel map, a subdivider shall submit to the county surveyor two prints of the proposed map; traverse sheets, showing the mathematical closure within the allowable limits of error (1:25000 or +/- 0.02' whichever is greater) of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision, blocks to the center of adjoining streets and all the lots whose closure is not ascertainable from the map without trigonometric calculations; and the county surveyor's checking fees as the same are established by the board of supervisors.

The county surveyor shall examine the map as to its technical accuracy, conformity with the approved tentative map and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In the event the county surveyor determines that there is noncompliance, the subdivider shall cause the map to conform, shall comply with the regulations or shall petition for approval for changes or alterations.

Where the subdivider desires to obtain approval of alterations on the final or parcel map from the approved tentative map or of changes made in conditions imposed as conditions of approval of the tentative map, he shall petition, in writing, the subdivision/development review committee for its recommendation on such alterations or changes and submit with the petition the number of map prints requested by the planning director. Changes and alterations shall be approved in the same manner as the original tentative map was approved.

Each department or agency affected by conditions of approval imposed on the subdivision shall file written clearance notices with the county surveyor certifying that the requirements of the department or agency have been satisfied. The county surveyor shall also obtain written notice from the county clerk that all required bonds or cash deposits have been received by him.

When the county surveyor is satisfied that the map is technically correct, conforms to the approved tentative map or any approved alterations thereof and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, the county surveyor will notify in writing the licensed land surveyor or engineer licensed to practice land surveying who prepared the map and request delivery of the original tracing of the final or parcel map. Upon receipt of the original tracings of the final or parcel map and upon receipt of written notice that all departments and agencies have certified that their requirements have been satisfied and all bonds or cash deposits have been received by the county clerk, the county surveyor shall execute his statement on the original tracing of the map as provided in Section 66442 of the California Government Code in the case of a final map and Section 66450 of the California Government Code in the case of a parcel map. In the case of a final map or in the case of a parcel map that dedicates an interest to the county, the county surveyor will transmit the same to the clerk of the board of supervisors for filing for approval. The board of supervisors shall approve the map at its next regular meeting if it conforms with all the requirements of applicable laws and regulations made thereunder. The board of supervisors shall, at that time, also accept or reject any or all offers of dedications and shall, as a condition precedent to the acceptance of any streets or easements or other dedications for public purposes, require the subdivider to make or agree to make such improvements as are required by law and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

When the final or parcel map and all cash deposits and bonds and all conditions have been approved, the clerk of the board of supervisors shall execute his statement on the final map as provided in Section 66464 of the California Government Code and shall transmit such final or parcel map to the county recorder for recording.

An approved or conditionally approved tentative tract map including tentative parcel map and urban lot split tentative parcel map shall expire thirty-six months after its approval or conditional approval by the decision-maker unless otherwise provided pursuant to State Subdivision Map Act, California Government Code Section 66452.6.

To record a final or parcel map, a subdivider shall submit to the county surveyor two prints of the proposed map; traverse sheets, showing the mathematical closure within the allowable limits of error (1:25000 or 0.02' whichever is greater) of the exterior boundaries of the subdivision, blocks to the center of adjoining streets and all the lots whose closure is not ascertainable from the map without trigonometric calculations; and the county surveyor's checking fees as the same are established by the board of supervisors.

The county surveyor shall examine the map as to its technical accuracy, conformity with the approved tentative map and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In the event the county surveyor determines that there is noncompliance, the subdivider shall cause the map to conform, shall comply with the regulations or shall petition for approval for changes or alterations.

Where the subdivider desires to obtain approval of alterations on the final or parcel map from the approved tentative map or of changes made in conditions imposed as conditions of approval of the tentative map, he shall petition, in writing, the subdivision/development review committee for its recommendation on such alterations or changes and submit with the petition the number of map prints requested by the planning director. Changes and alterations shall be approved in the same manner as the original tentative map was approved.

Each department or agency affected by conditions of approval imposed on the subdivision shall file written clearance notices with the county surveyor certifying that the requirements of the department or agency have been satisfied. The county surveyor shall also obtain written notice from the county clerk that all required bonds or cash deposits have been received by him.

When the county surveyor is satisfied that the map is technically correct, conforms to the approved tentative map or any approved alterations thereof and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, the county surveyor will notify in writing the licensed land surveyor or engineer licensed to practice land surveying who prepared the map and request delivery of the original tracing of the final or parcel map. Upon receipt of the original tracings of the final or parcel map and upon receipt of written notice that all departments and agencies have certified that their requirements have been satisfied and all bonds or cash deposits have been received by the county clerk, the county surveyor shall execute his statement on the original tracing of the map as provided in Section 66442 of the California Government Code in the case of a final map and Section 66450 of the California Government Code in the case of a parcel map. In the case of a final map or in the case of a parcel map that dedicates an interest to the county, the county surveyor will transmit the same to the clerk of the board of supervisors for filing for approval. The board of supervisors shall approve the map at its next regular meeting if it conforms with all the requirements of applicable laws and regulations made thereunder. The board of supervisors shall, at that time, also accept or reject any or all offers of dedications and shall, as a condition precedent to the acceptance of any streets or easements or other dedications for public purposes, require the subdivider to make or agree to make such improvements as are required by law and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

For urban lot splits, the final parcel map shall not be transmitted to the clerk of the board of supervisors for filing for approval until a minimum of one legal principal dwelling unit is established on at least one of the lots and the owner has signed an affidavit stating that the owner intends to occupy one of the dwelling units on one of the resulting lots as the owner's principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of recordation of the final map unless the applicant is a community land trust (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a qualified nonprofit corporation (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15).

When the final or parcel map and all cash deposits and bonds and all conditions have been approved, the clerk of the board of supervisors shall execute his statement on the final map as provided in Section 66464 of the California Government Code and shall transmit such final or parcel map to the county recorder for recording.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 4; Ord. No. 2199, § 8; Ord. No. 3259, § 3; Ord. No. 3331, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, § 6: Ord. No. 4436, § 9; Ord. No. 5237, § 15, 2-11-2025)

At the time of submission of the tentative map of a subdivision, the subdivider shall offer to dedicate all streets, highways and ways for public use, but the board of supervisors may, at its discretion, or upon the recommendation of the advisory agency or decision-maker, accept such streets, highways or ways as it deems necessary for public purposes at the time of its approval. At its own discretion or upon recommendation of the advisory agency or decision-maker that certain streets should not be offered for dedication, the board of supervisors may waive the requirement of the offer of dedication of such street or some of them. All streets not accepted and made public shall be designated upon the final or parcel map showing such streets by letters "NOT A PUBLIC STREET" printed plainly and legibly within the lines of the streets upon each sheet whereon such streets are shown. All dedications shall state whether the are in fee or as an easement.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 5: Ord. No. 4436, § 10)

The subdivider or owner of the land embraced by every subdivision map and by every map of dedication shall, before presenting any final map to the board of supervisors, make, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the board of supervisors, in consideration of the acceptance of dedication, a valid warranty agreement and contract to improve all streets, highways and ways offered for public use, designating the same by the name and an appropriate description thereof, such improvements to consist of such structures, improvements and equipment as may be deemed necessary by the board of supervisors for the use of such streets, highways and ways, or the proper drainage thereof and may include domestic water supply, sewers, street grading and drainage, street lighting, street surfacing, sidewalks, curbs, storm drains, culverts and bridges when not covered by cash deposits or bonds of other public agencies. Actual work thereon shall be commenced not later than ninety days after the date the subdivision map is recorded, and all work shall be fully completed on or before two years after the date of such recordation. These time limits may be extended, by the board of supervisors upon recommendation of the planning commission, for additional one-year periods for good cause shown subject to conditions imposed to protect and preserve the public health, safety or general welfare.

The warranty agreement and contract shall specifically warrant and guarantee, among other things, that all street, water, sewer and storm drain improvements and equipment deemed necessary for the use of such subdivision or the proper drainage thereof and including, but not limited to, street surfacing, sidewalks, curbs, culverts and bridges, sewer and water systems, and storm drains, shall be free from defects of material or workmanship and shall perform satisfactorily for a period of at least one year from and after acceptance of such improvements as completed by the road commissioner of the county. The subdivider shall agree in writing to repair any defects in any such improvements and to replace any defective improvements which cannot be repaired and which occur or arise within the one-year period, at his own expense.

Attached to the warranty agreement and contract hereinbefore provided, and accompanying the same as an integral part thereof and as security for the performance thereof, there shall be submitted to the board of supervisors:

(a) A good and sufficient bond, acceptable by the board of supervisors, signed and executed by the subdivider or owner of the land as principal, not to exceed the estimated cost of the improvements, which bond, together with the warranty agreement and contract, shall by the terms thereof inure to and be in favor of the county and shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the warranty agreement and contract.

(b) In lieu of any bond, a deposit may be made, either with the proper governing body or a responsible escrow agent or trust company, subject to the approval of such governing body, or money or negotiable bonds of the kind approved for securing deposits of public money. Upon the execution by the subdivider of either one of the aforesaid agreements or contracts and the posting of the required bond, or the deposit of the required money or negotiable bonds, the map of such subdivision shall forthwith be approved and accepted for recordation. Title to property so accepted shall not pass until the final map is duly recorded under the provisions of these regulations.

At such time as the road commissioner of the county shall accept all street improvements as completed, as aforesaid, he shall release eighty-five percent of the bond or return eighty-five percent of the deposit as the case may be. The remaining fifteen percent of the bond or deposit shall remain posted or deposited for a period of one year after such acceptance of street improvements to guarantee satisfactory performance and repair (or replacement, if necessary) of all such street improvements which fail under normal use because of defects in workmanship or materials. All of the bond shall be exonerated or all of the deposit returned if at the time the street improvements are accepted by the road commissioner a separate bond is posted to guarantee satisfactory performance and repair or replacement (if necessary) of all street improvements which fail under normal use because of defects in workmanship or materials within one year after the acceptance of such street improvements, which separate bond shall be in the amount of fifteen percent of the bond guaranteeing installation of such street improvements.

In calculating the amounts for bonds securing performance of the warranty, agreement and contract of the subdivider covering street improvements and drainage thereof, amounts shall be included to cover the full cost of proper excavation and proper back filling and tamping of all utility lines to be placed in the street rights-of-way, except that where such excavation, back filling and tamping are to be done by utility companies subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission of the state, and which have assets in excess of one million dollars, no such amounts shall be included unless the road commissioner of the county shall for good cause require inclusion of such amounts after written notice of such requirement shall first have been given to such utility company.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 6; Ord. No. 2076, § 1)

The board of supervisors may, upon its own motion or upon recommendation of the advisory agency, require the subdivider to post a bond in an amount so fixed by the board of supervisors, such bond to be conditioned upon the subdivider's complying with any or all conditions or requirements imposed by the board of supervisors as conditions of approval of the tentative or final map.

Subdividers shall, prior to the approval of any final subdivision map, post a bond or bonds or other security satisfactory to the board of supervisors in an amount fixed by the board of supervisors to guarantee payment of all persons who shall furnish labor or materials, or both, as such persons are now or may hereafter be defined in section 1181 of the State Code of Civil Procedure or any successor to such section, for all of the public improvements to be made on the subdivision, completion of which is guaranteed by bonds or other improvement security posted with the county.

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 2, § 7)

Pursuant to the State Subdivision Map Act, Government Code Section 66411.1 of the County of Santa Barbara is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with subdividers for division of land into four or fewer lots. Such agreements may require that construction of on-site and off-site improvements for the parcels being created prior to the issuance of a permit for development of the parcels. Unless otherwise required by the decision-maker, such agreements shall require that construction of the improvements be completed within one year after recordation of the final or parcel map. The decision-maker may require subdividers to secure the performance of such agreements by any form of improvement security described in Government Code Section 66499(a)(1)—(3).

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 3, § 2; Ord. No. 2472, § 1; Ord. No. 3259, § 4; Ord. No. 3331, § 2; Ord. No. 4157, § 7: Ord. No. 4436, § 11)

(Ord. No. 1722, pt. 3, § 2; Ord. No. 1770, § 1; Ord. No. 2199, § 10; Ord. No. 2320, § 1; Ord. No. 2460, § 2; Ord. No. 2472, §§ 2—4; Ord. No. 3259, §§ 5—7; Ord. No. 4020, § 1; Ord. No. 4157, §§ 8.1, 8.2, 8.3: Ord. No. 4436, § 12)

(Ord. No. 3204, § 1: Ord. No. 4436, § 13)