§ 16.16

A.

The final plan or map shall be made to a scale large enough to show the details clearly, on a minimum scale of one hundred feet to the inch or larger, using more than one sheet if necessary to furnish the desired space. The original shall be drawn in black ink upon tracing cloth of good quality and the size of the sheets shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches. All sheets shall have a two-and-one-half-inch margin on the left border and a one-inch margin on all other borders.

B.

Each sheet shall be numbered, the relation of one sheet to another clearly shown, and the number of sheets used in the map shall be set forth in the title of the map. If more than two sheets are necessary for the map, an index map is required.

C.

The title of each such final map shall consist of a tract number and name, if any, conspicuously placed at the lower right-hand corner of the sheet followed by the words, "consisting of _______ sheets" (showing the number thereof), followed by the words, "Lying within the City of Soledad."

(Prior code Appx. B § 21)

16.16.030 - Data required.

The final map shall show the following:

A.

Boundaries and streets: The exterior boundaries of the property (shown in blue); the border lines and centerlines of all proposed streets and alleys with their widths and names; any other portions intended to be dedicated to the public use. In case of branching streets, the line of departure from one street to another shall be indicated;

B.

Adjacent streets: The lines of all adjoining properties; the lines of adjacent streets and alleys, showing their widths and names;

C.

Lot lines and numbers: All lot lines, and numbers for all lots, building lines, easements and their purposes. All lots are to be numbered consecutively throughout the subdivision, starting with the No. 1, except units of a total development, which shall be numbered consecutively throughout the development;

D.

Dimensions: All dimensions, both linear and angular, for locating boundaries of subdivisions, lots, street and alley lines, easements and building lines. The linear dimensions shall be expressed in feet and hundredths of a foot;

E.

Monuments: All permanent monuments, together with their descriptions showing fully and clearly their location and size. If any points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated;

F.

Title and description: Title and description of property being subdivided, showing its location and extent, points of compass, scale of plan, basis of bearing and name of subdivider and of engineer or surveyor platting the tract;

G.

The boundaries of any areas within the proposed subdivision which are subject to periodic inundation by water;

H.

Private restrictions: Any private restrictions shall be shown on the plat or reference to them thereon; and the plats shall contain proper acknowledgment of owners and mortgagees accepting the platting and restrictions;

I.

City boundaries: City boundaries which adjoin the subdivision shall be clearly designated and located in relation to adjacent lot or block lines. No lot shall be divided by a city boundary line;

J.

Zoning setback lines shall be shown as fine dotted lines;

K.

The title sheet shall indicate where vehicular access rights have been surrendered on arterial or expressway streets.

(Prior code Appx. B § 22)

The following additional material shall be submitted with the final map:

A.

Traverse Sheets. The subdivider shall furnish the city engineer traverse sheets prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed surveyor, showing the mathematical closure within one foot to twenty thousand feet perimeter of the exterior boundary of the tract and of each block within the tract and each irregular lot.

B.

Guaranty of Title. The subdivider shall furnish to the city council a guaranty of title or letter from a competent title company, certifying that the names of all persons whose consent is necessary to pass a clear title to the land being subdivided and all acknowledgments thereto appear on the proper certificates and are correctly shown on the map, both as to consents as to the making thereof and affidavits of dedication where necessary. Such guaranty shall be issued for the benefit of the city and protection of the city council and shall be continued complete up to the instant of recording.

C.

Improvement Agreement. The subdivider shall file an agreement for all improvements as required in this title, and as may be further required by the city council or by law, and shall secure the performance thereof by a good and sufficient surety bond executed by a responsible surety company to be approved by the council, or an instrument of credit approved by the city council; or in lieu of such surety bond, instrument of credit or a cash deposit, which bond, instrument of credit or cash deposit shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the improvement as estimated by the city engineer or by the city council; provided, however, that the subdivider may, at his option, in lieu of such agreement and bond or cash deposit, enter into a contract with the city council, secured by a faithful performance bond or cash deposit in the manner and condition as provided by Section 11612 of the Business and Professions Code of California and all other laws applicable thereto.

D.

Taxes.

1.

Prior to the filing of the final map, the subdivider shall file with the clerk of the county of Monterey a certificate from the official computing redemptions in Monterey County and in the city, showing that according to the records of his office there are no liens against the subdivision or any part thereof for unpaid state, county, municipal or local taxes or special assessments collected as taxes, except taxes or special assessments not yet payable.

2.

As to taxes or special assessments collected as taxes not yet payable, the subdivider shall file with the clerk of the county of Monterey a certificate by each proper officer, giving his estimate of the amount of taxes and assessments which are a lien but which are not yet payable.

3.

Whenever any part of the subdivision is subject to a lien for taxes or special assessments collected as taxes which are not yet payable, the final map shall not be recorded until the owner or subdivider executes and files with the board of supervisors a good and sufficient bond to be approved by the board and by its terms made to inure to the benefit of the county upon the payment of all state, county, municipal and local taxes, and all special assessments collected as taxes, which at the time the final map is recorded are a lien against the property but which are not yet payable. In lieu of a bond, a deposit may be made of money or negotiable bonds in the amount, and of the kind approved for securing deposits of public money.

(Prior code Appx. B § 23)

A.

Completion. A final map is complete for filing when it complies with the previous section and is accompanied with the statements, agreements, cash and/or bonds required.

B.

Filing. The subdivider shall file the following with the city clerk:

1.

Twelve blueline copies, the original tracing on linen, and duplicate on linen or film; boundary traverse map; approved improvement plans, and a checking fee as established by the city council, for such detailed examination of final maps and field checking as may be necessary for the city engineer to make his required certification. The map shall be accompanied by traverse sheets showing the closure within allowable limits of the exterior boundaries and of each irregular block and lot;

2.

Title guarantee, deed restrictions, improvement agreement and bond, if not previously filed.

(Prior code Appx. B § 24)

The following functions shall be acted upon within twenty days after filing:

A.

The city engineer shall examine the final map. If he determines that the surveys are correct and that the map is technically correct, substantially conforms to the tentative map and any approved alteration thereof, and to the provisions of this chapter and to state law, he shall so certify on the map and transmit it to the city clerk. If he finds that full conformity has not been made, he shall so advise the subdivider in writing and afford him an opportunity to make the necessary changes.

B.

The secretary of the planning commission shall examine the final map. If he determines that the map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map and any condition imposed thereon, he shall so certify on the map.

C.

When filing is completed and approved as outlined, the city clerk shall transmit the following as provided by the subdivider: an original linen or one duplicate transparency on film suitable for reproduction, with all

accompanying statements, agreements, cash and/or bonds required (and the recording fee) to the city council for consideration.

(Prior code Appx. B § 25)

A.

Upon presentation of the above material by the city clerk, as provided in Section 16.16.060, the city council shall consider the map, the plan of subdivision and the offers of dedication. The city council may reject any or all offers of dedication or require dedication of all proposed streets. In the event that improvements are required under the terms of this title or by law, the city council shall approve a contract with the subdivider for posting a bond or cash deposit as provided in this title. In such case, when the agreement and bond or cash deposit have been approved by the city attorney as to form, and by the city engineer or city council as to sufficiency, the city council may consider the final map.

B.

After the city council determines that the map is in conformity to the requirements of this title, it shall approve the map by resolution. In case the city council determines that the map is not in conformity with the requirements of this title, it shall disapprove said map, specifying reasons therefor and advising the subdivider of such disapproval. Within ninety days thereafter the subdivider shall file with the city clerk a map altered to meet with approval of the city council and shall conform with the procedures specified in this title.

(Prior code Appx. B § 26)

16.16.080 - Recording.

The city clerk, after approval by the city council and after signatures and seals have been affixed, shall transmit the final map and duplicate cloth tracings, accompanied by the necessary recording fee, to the county recorder. No map shall have any force or effect until it has been approved by the city council and no title to any property described in any offer of dedication shall pass until recordation of the final map. No building permit shall be issued for any lot or parcel shown on the final map until recordation of the final map.

(Prior code Appx. B § 27)

Chapter 16.20 - MINOR SUBDIVISIONS—PARCEL MAPS

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