Chapter 17.20 — FINAL MAPS

Prior to the expiration of the tentative map, the subdivider shall submit a final map package prepared in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map and the requirements of this chapter. The final map package shall be filed with the planning department, together with the required fees, to be paid at such times and in such amounts as set forth by the city council.

At the time of filing of the final map with the planning department, the subdivider shall also file therewith the following:

A.

A preliminary title report issued by a title insurance company in the name of the owner of the land, issued to or for the benefit and protection of the city showing all parties whose consent is necessary and their interests therein.

B.

A final map that illustrates compliance with the approved conditions of approval.

C.

Calculations, record maps, and traverse sheets used in computing or the distances, angles and courses shown on the final map and ties to existing and proposed monuments; and

D.

All other submittals required or authorized by this title.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

17.20.020 - Final map procedures, form, and content.

(§66433) The final map shall be based on a field survey in accordance with the Land Surveyors Act, and shall conform to all applicable sections of this chapter.

A.

The final map shall indicate the tract designation and drawings, certificates, acknowledgment, endorsements, offers and acceptances of dedication and notarial seals within the margin lines of the map. The first sheet of the map shall contain all certificates, including owner's consent to subdivision, and all acknowledgments, endorsements, offers and acceptances of dedication and notarial certificates required, by the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter.

B.

When the final map consists of two or more sheets, a key map showing the relation of the sheets shall be placed on sheet one. Every sheet comprising the map shall bear the scale, north point, title sheet number and number of sheets comprising the map. Sheet one shall also contain a subtitle giving an exact description of the property being subdivided by reference to recorded maps.

C.

Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage shall be conspicuously designated with the title "The Purpose of this Map is a REVERSION TO ACREAGE." Such maps may be prepared from record data.

D.

Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage to nearest one-hundredth, and the total acreage of the subdivision shall be shown upon the map.

E.

Whenever there has been established the monument line of a street or alley adjacent to or in the proposed subdivision, the data shall be shown on the final map, indicating all monuments found.

F.

The map shall show the location and description of all monuments found in making the survey of the subdivision and determining its boundaries and location, and shall include bearings and distances to such other existing monuments as may be necessary to establish the position of the proposed subdivision in relation thereto.

G.

The map shall show the monuments and side lines of all streets, the total width of all streets, the width of the portion being dedicated and the width of utility and other rights of way appearing on the map. The subdivider shall provide adequate monuments on the centerlines of all streets at intersections and at the ends of all tangents. Each street monument shall be tied to crosses cut in curbs or to other permanent objects located nearby and the ties shall be set forth on the final map.

H.

The map shall show the side lines of all easements to which any lots are subject and reference to restrictions pertaining thereto. The easements shall be clearly labeled and identified. Any easement not of record shall be offered for dedication on the title sheet. Easements for storm drain, sewers, utilities, and other purposes shall be noted on the map. The widths, lengths, and bearings of easements and sufficient ties thereto shall be shown on the map. All easements dedicated by the map shall be properly set forth in the owner's certificate of dedication.

I.

City limit lines abutting the subdivision shall be clearly designated and referenced.

J.

Lot numbers shall begin with the number "1" and shall continue consecutively through the subdivision or each unit thereof with no omission or duplications, and all other parcels shall be identified by letters.

K.

The final map shall particularly define, delineate, and designate all lots or parcels intended for private purposes; all parcels offered for dedication for any purpose, public or private; with all dimensions, boundaries and courses clearly shown and defined in every case. Parcels offered for dedication shall be so designated.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

The following certificates and acknowledgments must appear on the title sheet of a final map:

A.

Owner's certificate and acknowledgment and offers of dedication, where required.

B.

Certificate of engineer or surveyor.

C.

Certificate of approval of the city engineer.

D.

Certificate of the city clerk of approval of the city council and acceptance or other action taken regarding easements and rights of way offered for dedication thereon;

E.

Certificate of the redemption officer of the county that the requirements of Sections 66492 through 66494 of the Map Act relative to payment of unpaid state, county, city, or local taxes or special assessments are in compliance;

F.

The certificate of the county recorder that the map is accepted for recording as required by Section 66449 of the Subdivision Map Act;

G.

Any other certificates required by the Subdivision Map Act or this chapter.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

Prior to recordation of a final or parcel map, the map shall be examined by the city engineer to determine that the subdivision as shown is substantially in conformance with the approved tentative map; that any alterations or conditions approved or required by the planning commission have been met that all provisions of local ordinance have been complied with; and that the city engineer is satisfied that the map

is technically correct. When the map is found to be correct and in conformance with regulations of this chapter, the city engineer shall so certify on the map and transmit it to the city clerk for presentation to the city council.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

The city clerk shall receive from each officer, department, or agency responsible for verifying compliance of the final map, a written report as to the compliance or noncompliance of the map with conditions as to matters under its jurisdiction. When all letters from departments of concern indicate that all conditions of the approved tentative map are in compliance, the city clerk shall schedule the map with the city council for final action.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

At its first regular meeting following the filing of the map with the city clerk, the city council shall consider the map and all offers of dedication. The city council may reject any or all offers of dedication. When the city council determines that all improvements have been installed or will be installed as provided by this chapter, it shall approve the map. No map shall have any force of effect until it has been approved by the city council, and no title to any property shown thereon or to any offer of dedication shall pass until the map has been recorded in the office of the county recorder.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

After the city clerk has executed the certificate of approval of the city council, and all monies due the city have been paid, the final map shall be submitted to the county recorder for recording.

A.

It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to comply with all requirements of the county recorder.

B.

The subdivider shall furnish to the county recorder evidence of title certifying that the names of all persons whose consent is necessary to pass clear title to the land being subdivided, and all acknowledgments thereto, appear on the certificates, consenting to the preparation of the map and making offers of dedication.

C.

The subdivider shall pay all recording fees and charges required by county recorder for map recordation.

D.

Maps shall be recorded within forty-five calendar days of approval by city council or they shall be returned to the city clerk.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

Chapter 17.22 - PARCEL MAPS

17.22.010 - Parcel map requirements.

(§66445) Within the time limits set by Chapter 17.20 and after approval or conditional approval of a tentative map, the applicant may submit to the city engineer two prints of a parcel map, which shall substantially conform to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map. The parcel map shall meet all the requirements of this chapter.

(§66448) Parcel maps shall be based on a field survey made in conformity with the Land Surveyor's Act or be compiled from recorded data when a record map delineates the exterior boundary of the land being divided and monumentation exists that completely delineates the parcels being formed. All angle points in lot lines shall be monumented. Monument requirements may be waived in special cases where natural boundaries of a permanent nature constitute a portion of the lot line. All street rights-of-way shall have a curvilinear alignment with the beginning and end of each curve monumented.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

17.22.020 - Evidence of title.

Evidence of title required by the provisions of Section 66465 of the Subdivision Map Act shall be a parcel map guarantee, a land division guarantee, or an equivalent title guarantee issued by a title insurance company authorized by the laws of the state.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

17.22.030 - Parcel map certificates.

(§66448) The following certificates shall appear on all parcel maps.

A.

Engineer's (Surveyor's) Certificate:

This map was prepared by me or under my direction (and was compiled from record data) (and is based on a field survey) in conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances at the request of (name of person authorizing map) on (date). I hereby state that this parcel map substantially conforms to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map, if any.

Signed ___________

R.C.E. (or L.S.) No. _______

B.

Recorder's Certificate:

Filed this _____ day of _______, _____, at ___m. in Book _____ of Parcel Maps at page _____, at the request of the Amador County Surveyor.

Signed by ___________ County Recorder

C.

City Engineer's Certificate:

This map conforms with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinance.

D.

Owner's Certificate:

The undersigned, being the part(y)-(ies) holding a record title interest in the lands shown on this map, hereby consent(s) to the preparation and recordation of this parcel map and hereby irrevocably and in perpetuity offer(s) for dedication to the City of Sutter Creek any and all easements and dedications that appear on this map except those easements otherwise designated thereon.

Signed ___________ Owner(s)

The city engineer may require additional or alternative wording for the owner's certificate required for compliance with the conditions of approval or policies of the city council.

E.

City Clerk's Certificate:

All offers of dedication for public utility easements that appear on this map were accepted (rejected) by the City Council on ________ by Resolution No. _____. All offers of dedication for rights-of-way that appear on this map were accepted (rejected) by the City Council on ________ by Resolution No. _____.

*(Said easements and rights-of-way remain subject to acceptance by resolution of the City Council at any later time.)

Date ________ Signed ___________ City Clerk

*To be deleted if all easements and rights-of-way are to be accepted.

The city engineer may provide for additional or alternative wording for the city clerk's certificate required for compliance with the conditions of approval or policies of the city council.

F.

The parcel map shall contain a certificate by the engineer or surveyor responsible for the preparation of the map that states that all monuments are of the character and occupy that positions indicated, or that they will be set in such positions on or before a specified date. The certificate shall also state that the monuments are sufficient to enable the survey to be retraced.

The certificate required by this subsection may be combined with that certificate required by subsection A of this section.

(Ord. 321A, 2007)

Chapter 17.24 - IMPROVEMENTS