Chapter 17.20 — FINAL MAPS

Prior to expiration of approval of the tentative map, the divider may cause the subdivision or any part thereof to be surveyed and a final map to be prepared and filed in substantial conformance with the tentative map as approved.

(Ord. 456 § 315-1, 1981)

17.20.020 - Form.

The final map shall be in the following form:

A.

To a scale large enough to show the details clearly, minimum scale of one hundred feet to the inch, using more than one sheet if necessary to illustrate the entire subdivision and adjacent streets and improvements required to be shown. The original shall be drawn in black ink upon a tracing cloth of polyester base film of good quality and the size of the sheets shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches. All sheets shall have a oneinch margin on all of the 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 shall be furnished.

C.

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

D.

The title sheet shall also contain a subtitle giving a general description of the property being subdivided by reference to maps which have been previously recorded or by reference to the plat of any U.S. survey. Each reference and such description of any tract or subdivisions shall be spelled out and worded identically with the original record thereof and references to book and page of the record or plat book must be complete.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(a), 1981)

The final map shall show the following:

A.

The exterior boundaries of the subdivision accented by a bold line, one-fourth inch wide; the border lines and centerlines of all existing and proposed streets with their widths and names; all of the portions intended to be dedicated to the public use;

B.

The lines of all adjoining properties; the immediate lines of adjacent streets, alleys, pedestrian ways, bikeways and trails, showing their width and names;

C.

All lot lines and numbers for all lots. All block numbers when used on existing recorded maps. All lots are to be numbered consecutively throughout the subdivision, starting with the number one. In the event there is a unitary or single development which involves more than one subdivision, the lots shall be numbered consecutively commencing with the last number of a prior subdivision;

D.

Easements and their purposes;

E.

All surveys and mathematical information and data necessary to locate all monuments and to locate and retrace any and all interior and exterior boundary lines appearing on the map, including bearings and distances of straight lines and radii and arc or chord bearings and length for all curves and such information as may be necessary to determine the location of the center of curves. Lateral dimensions shall be expressed in feet and hundredths of feet or metric units. The area shall be shown in square feet or acreage;

F.

All permanent monuments together with their descriptions showing fully and clearly their location and size, including references and referenced dimensions;

G.

The title and description of the property being subdivided, including showing its location and extent, points of the compass, scale of the plan, the basis of bearings, and name of the divider and of the engineer or surveyor plotting the tract;

H.

The boundaries of any areas within the subdivision which are subject to inundation by water. The location, direction of flow and dimensions of all watercourses, both natural and manmade;

I.

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.

The location of the relinquishment of vehicular or pedestrian access shall be clearly shown by the use of connected black ink triangles and descriptive wording describing what access has been surrendered and to whom it has been surrendered.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(b), 1981)

17.20.040 - Traverse sheets—Certificates generally.

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

A.

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

B.

The certificates and acknowledgments provided for through Section 17.20.120 and all other required by law shall appear on the final map. Such certificates may be combined where appropriate.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(1), (2) (part), 1981)

A notarized certificate, signed and acknowledged by all parties having any record title interest in the real property subdivided, consenting to the preparation and recordation of the final map, is required, except as follows:

A.

Neither a lien for state, county, municipal or local taxes, nor for special assessments, nor a trust interest under bond indentures, nor mechanics' liens constitutes a record title interest in land for the purposes of this division of this title.

B.

The signature of either the holder of beneficial interests under trust deeds, or the trustee under such trust deeds, but not both, may be omitted. The signature of either shall constitute a full and complete subordination of the lien of the deed of trust to the map and interest created by the map.

C.

Signatures of parties owning the following types of interests may be omitted if their names and the nature of their respective interests are stated on the final map:

1.

Rights-of-way, easements and other interests which cannot ripen into a fee, except those owned by a private entity or public utility. If, however, the city council determines that division and development of the property in the manner set forth on the final map will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the public or public utility right-of-way or easement, the signature of such public entity or public utility may be omitted. Where such determination is to be made, the provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act Section 66436(c)(1) shall apply and stay any further action on the map until procedures specified therein are exhausted;

2.

Rights-of-way, easements or revisions, which by reason of changed conditions, long disuse or laches appear to be no longer of practical use or value and signatures are impossible or impractical to obtain. A statement of the circumstances preventing the procurement of the signatures shall also be stated on the map;

3.

Interests in or rights to minerals, including but not limited to oil, gas or other hydrocarbon substances.

D.

Real property originally patented by the United States or by the state, which original patent reserved interest to either or both of such entities, may be included in the final map without the consent of the United States or the state thereto or to dedications made thereon.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(2)(A), 1981)

A.

A certificate by the engineer or surveyor responsible for the survey and final map shall appear on the map. The certificate shall give the date of the survey, state that the survey and final map were made by or under the direction of the engineer or surveyor, and that the survey is true and complete as shown.

B.

The certificate shall also state that all the monuments are of the character and occupy the positions indicated, or that they will be set in such positions on or before a specified later date. The certificate shall also state that the monuments are, or will be, sufficient to enable the survey to be retraced.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(2)(B), 1981)

A certificate by the city engineer stating that the map has been examined and that it is in accord with the tentative map and any approved alterations thereof, complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the provisions of this title, and is technically correct, shall appear on or with the final map.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(2)(C), 1981)

A certificate by the secretary of the planning commission stating that the tentative map was approved by resolution of the planning commission shall appear on or with the final map. The date and number of the resolution shall appear on the certificate. Additionally, the certificate must state the map conforms to the tentative map.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(2) (D), 1981)

A certificate for execution by the city clerk stating the date and number of the resolution adopted by the city council approving the final map and stating that the city council accepted, accepted subject to improvement, rejected, or did not accept or reject on behalf of the public any real property offered for dedication for public use in conformity with the terms of the offer of dedication shall appear on or with the final map.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(2)(E), 1981)

If a soils report is required for the subdivision, a certification shall appear on the map. The certificate shall read, "A soils report for Subdivision No. was prepared and filed with the City on (date)."

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c) (2)(F), 1981)

A certificate to be executed by the county recorder stating that the map has been accepted for filing, that the map has been examined and that it complies with the provisions of state laws and local ordinances governing the filing of the map, the time and date the map was filed and the book and page where the map was filed shall appear on or with the final map.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c)(2)(G), 1981)

17.20.120 - Tax certificate.

Prior to the filing of the final map, the subdivider shall file with the clerk of the county a certificate from the tax official computing redemptions in Solano 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 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 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 as provided by the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 456 § 315-2(c) (2)(H), 1981)

The subdivider shall present to the county recorder evidence that, at the time of the filing of the final or parcel map in the office of the county 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 the Map Act, as shown by the records in the office of the county recorder.

(Ord. 456 § 315-3, 1981)

In the event that an owner's development lien has been created pursuant to the provisions of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 39327) of Chapter 3 of Part 23 of the Education Code on the real property or portion thereof subject to the final map, a notice shall be placed on the face of the final map specifically referencing the book and page in the county recorder's office in which the resolution creating the owner's development lien was recorded. The notice shall state that the property subdivided is subject to an owner's development lien and that each parcel created by the recordation of the final map shall be subject to a prorated amount of the owner's development lien on a per acre or portion thereof basis.

(Ord. 456 § 315-3, 1981)

A.

Public Improvement Plans. Prior to approval of the final map by the city council, the divider shall provide adequate plans for the installation of all required public improvements at a scale and detail prescribed by the city engineer. All such public improvements shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the standards and plans of the city and the requirements of the city engineer.

B.

Public Improvement Agreement. Prior to the approval of the final map by the city council, the divider shall install all required public improvements or execute and file an agreement between himself and the city, specifying the period within which he shall complete all public improvement work to the satisfaction of the city, and providing that if he fails to complete such work within such period, the city may complete the work

and recover the full cost and expense thereof from the divider and his surety or other security. The agreement shall also provide for inspection of all public improvements by the city and that the cost of such inspection shall be reimbursed to the city by the divider. Such agreements may also provide the following:

1.

For the construction of the improvements in successive units;

2.

For extensions of time under conditions specified by the council;

3.

For such conditions whereby the council finds it necessary or desirable to secure such agreement.

C.

Improvement Security. An agreement executed by the divider shall be secured by good and sufficient improvement security subject to Chapter 5 (Section 66400 et seq.) and related provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Improvement security conditioned upon the faithful performance of the agreement, and that conditioned upon payment to a contractor, subcontractors, labor and material men shall be in the amount of one hundred percent of the total estimated cost of the improvements. The city council shall specify an amount necessary to guarantee and warranty any public improvement for a period of one year following completion and acceptance thereof. The means of security may be in the manner and form approved by the city administrator and the city attorney.

D.

Construction Insurance. The divider or owner shall obtain liability insurance covering the work of construction for installation of the improvements, which insurance shall name the city as additional insured and shall, for the public liability aspect, be in a minimum of three hundred thousand dollars per occurrence, per person, and one million dollars per occurrence, and in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars property damage. The policy shall not be cancelable except upon thirty days' prior notice to the city. The divider or owner shall file a certificate of insurance indicating the acquisition of such insurance prior to commencement of the construction or installation.

(Ord. 456 § 315-4, 1981)

A.

Required. A preliminary soils report prepared by a civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics and registered by the state, based upon adequate test borings or excavations, shall be provided by the divider. The preliminary soils report may be waived if the planning director determines the city has knowledge of the soils qualities in the subdivision. If the preliminary soil report or such knowledge indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soil problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soil investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required, prepared by a civil engineer specializing in

soil mechanics and registered by the state. The soils investigation shall recommend corrective action intended to prevent structural damage to each building proposed to be constructed on expansive or unstable soil. The report shall be filed with the city building official. Additionally, a geologist's report may be required when, in the opinion of the building official, information contained in the preliminary or formal report or other materials indicate the need for such a report in terms of geological hazards.

B.

Contents. When the preliminary soils report, soils or geologist's report is required, this report shall contain such information as required by the city engineer for all portions of the subdivision in which public improvements are to be installed.

C.

Building Permit. If a soil investigation report or geologist's report is required, the building official shall issue no building permits with respect to the buildings and other structures proposed to be built within the division of land unless he determines (1) that the investigation report was of sufficient scope, and (2) that the corrective measures recommended therein are sufficient to obviate the possibility of structural damage. Any building permits thus issued shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of approved corrective measures in the building and the soil of the lot to which it relates.

D.

Notation on Final Map. When a soils report has been prepared, this fact shall be noted on the final map, as provided in Section 17.20.100.

(Ord. 456 § 315-5, 1981)

17.20.170 - Engineering and preliminary submittal.

A.

Engineering Submittal. Prior to or contemporaneously with submittal of the materials required by subsection B of this section, the divider shall submit the following material in the manner specified in Section 17.20.180:

1.

Two sets of prints of the final map with supporting traverse sheets showing closure of subdivision boundary and any nonrectangular parcel;

2.

Two sets of prints of improvement plans required by Section 17.20.150 with supporting sewer studies, drainage studies and soils tests required for the particular improvements;

3.

Grading, erosion control and creekside development plans in accordance with Chapter 15.12 of this code.

B.

Preliminary Submittal. The subdivider shall submit the following material in the manner specified in Section 17.20.180:

1.

A soils report prepared in accordance with Section 17.20.160;

2.

A title report prepared within ninety days prior to the preliminary submittal;

3.

An improvement security estimate which shall include all improvements within public rights-of-way, public easements and utility easements. The cost of utility installation shall be included;

4.

Deeds for easements or rights-of-way required for street or drainage purposes which will not be dedicated on the final map. Written evidence acceptable to the city in the form of rights of entry or permanent easements across private property outside of the subdivision permitting or granting access to perform necessary construction work and permitting the maintenance of any work and permitting the maintenance of any facility;

5.

An agreement, acceptable to the city, executed by all owners of utility and other easements within the proposed right-of-way, consenting to the dedication or consenting to the joint use of a right-of-way as the city may determine necessary for public use and convenience;

6.

Any proposed declaration of covenants. Any declaration of restriction provided under Section 1355 of the Civil Code of the state.

(Ord. 456 § 315-6(a), (b), 1981)

A.

The engineering and preliminary submittals shall be made to the public works department which shall log the receipt of each item and, noting items required and not submitted, shall give a receipt therefor to the person making the submittals on behalf of the subdivider. Without such proof of receipt of a copy of the submittal, no submittal will be deemed to have been received by the city.

B.

Engineering submittals shall be forwarded to the city engineer. Preliminary submittal matters, other than the engineering submittals, will be forwarded to the planning director and chief building official.

C.

The city engineer, planning director and chief building official shall review the submittal for accuracy and completeness, noting corrections to be made or additional information to be required.

D.

Upon the determination of the correct plans for improvements the divider shall obtain from the city engineer, execute and file, a proposed subdivision improvement agreement, together with a draft of proposed security therefor.

E.

When all preliminary submittals have received review and acceptance of any corrections or additions required by the city, the divider will receive notification of such acceptance and notice that he may commence the filing of the final map and plans.

(Ord. 456 § 315-6(c), 1981)

At such time as the divider receives notification as provided in Section 17.20.180(E), he shall file the following with the city:

A.

The final application form;

B.

The final map in reproducible form with three copies and a filing fee;

C.

A boundary traverse map approved by the city engineer and traverse sheets showing the closure within allowable limits of the exterior boundaries of each irregular block and lot;

D.

A grading, erosion control and creekside development plan approved by the chief building official prior to submission of the final map application;

E.

Plans and profile drawings (twenty-four by thirty-six inches) of all streets, water, sewer, drainage and other required improvements;

F.

Improvement agreements and security fully executed by the proper parties;

G.

An agreement to extend the ten-day period of approval for final maps under Section 66457 of the Subdivision Map Act for a period of no more than fourteen days from the date of filing, if necessary;

H.

The proposed declaration of covenants and all other organizational documents for the subdivision;

I.

All other deeds, agreements and reports required.

(Ord. 456 § 315-6(d), 1981)

The following functions shall be completed prior to the filing indicated in Section 17.20.210:

A.

The city engineer shall examine the plans, profiles, specifications and drawings relating to installation of all improvements to determine conformance thereof to the city's standard details and specification applicable to such improvements.

B.

The city engineer shall examine the final map. He shall determine that the surveys are correct and that the map is technically correct, and that it substantially conforms to the tentative map and to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this division. He shall so certify on the map.

C.

If the city engineer finds that conformity to city plans and specifications does not exist, or that the final map does not substantially conform to the tentative map, he shall so advise the divider in writing and afford him the opportunity to make the necessary changes.

D.

The planning director shall examine the final map. If he determines that the final map substantially conforms to the tentative map, he shall so certify on the final map.

E.

The city engineer shall review all payments of fees, bonds or securities and charges to assure their accuracy with the provisions of this code and council resolution.

(Ord. 456 § 315-6(e), 1981)

When all final map materials as provided in Section 17.20.200 are received by the city in full and final form, signed by all parties required by this code and the Subdivision Map Act, the map and all accompanying materials shall be placed upon the next regular city council agenda. The map will not be deemed to be filed with the city for approval by the city council until the date of the council meeting. The divider shall receive notice of the filing and a copy of any staff report made to the city council at least three days prior to the meeting.

(Ord. 456 § 315-6(f), 1981)

A.

Upon presentation by the city engineer, the city council shall, at the meeting the map is presented or at its next regular meeting, consider the map and the offers of dedication being made. The council may reject any and all offers of dedication or require dedication of all proposed public property. The council may require that all improvements required to be installed shall be installed prior to approval of the final map, or may approve an agreement, properly secured, with the divider for installation of all necessary improvements. All such agreements and securities shall be received by the city council, fully executed by the necessary parties, and in a form approved by the city engineer and city attorney, prior to action on the final map.

B.

If the council determines that the map is in substantial conformity to law and the tentative map, it shall make all required findings and approve the final map by written resolution or minute resolution. If the council determines that the map is not in conformity or makes any of the findings of Section 17.12.050 it shall disapprove the map, specifying the reasons therefor and advising the divider of the disapproval.

C.

The approval or disapproval of the council shall be made within the time period provided in Section 66458 of the Subdivision Map Act and related sections. If the council cannot act on the map within such time limit, and no extension can be attained by mutual consent of the divider and the council, and the map conforms to all such requirements and rulings, it shall be deemed approved and the city clerk shall certify its approval. If the map does not conform to all such requirements, it is deemed to be disapproved and a notice certified by the city clerk shall be sent to the divider.

(Ord. 456 § 315-7, 1981)

The city clerk, after approval of the final map by the council or approval by inaction, and after all signatures and seals have been affixed, shall transmit the final map and other necessary materials, accompanied by the necessary recording fee, to the county board of supervisors for ultimate transmittal to the county recorder.

(Ord. 456 § 315-9, 1981)