Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE›Chapter I — SUBDIVISIONS›Article 3 — PROCEDURE
Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 8 Filing Maps With County Recorder
Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County
Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 8 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. C12-100. - Final map.¶
When all security required under the provisions of this chapter to secure the payment of taxes and assessments which are a lien on some part of a subdivision of five or more parcels, but which are due but not yet payable, have been deposited with the Clerk of the Board and approved by said Board, the Clerk of the Board shall certify that such deposits have been made and shall transmit the map to the Recorder.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78)
Sec. C12-101. - Parcel map.¶
After approval of a parcel map by the County Surveyor, he shall transmit the map to the Recorder.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78)
Sec. C12-102. - Final proof of ownership.¶
The subdivider shall present to the Recorder evidence that, at the time of the filing of the final or parcel map in the office of the Recorder, the parties consenting to such filing are all of the parties having a record title interest in the real property being subdivided whose signatures are required by this chapter as shown by the records in the office of the Recorder, otherwise the map shall not be filed.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78)
Sec. C12-103. - Recording; time limit.¶
The Recorder shall have not more than ten days within which to examine a final or parcel map and either accept or reject it for filing.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78)
Sec. C12-104. - Recorder's certificate; indexing.¶
If the Recorder accepts the map for filing, such acceptance shall be certified on the face thereof. The map shall be filed in a book of maps, or in such other manner as will assure that such maps will be kept together. The map shall become a part of the official records of the Recorder upon its acceptance by him for filing.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78)
Sec. C12-105. - Preservation of maps; prints.¶
The original map shall be stored and maintained in a reproducible condition. The County Office of the Clerk-Recorder shall maintain for public reference a set of digital records and counter maps that are prints of the original maps and produce the original maps for comparison upon demand. Certified copies of recorded final maps and parcel maps are available through the Office of the Clerk Recorder, subject to a nominal fee.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78; Ord. No. NS-1203.124, § 34, 12-13-16)
Sec. C12-106. - Recordation; constructive notice.¶
The filing for record of a final or parcel map by the Recorder shall automatically and finally determine the validity of such map and when recorded, shall impart constructive notice thereof.
(Ord. No. NS-1203.35, § 4, 3-13-78)
Secs. C12-107—C12-109. - Reserved.¶
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