The final map shall be prepared by or under the direction of
a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor in the state,
as provided for in the
Business and Professions Code, and shall be
based upon a field survey unless public records are sufficiently complete
to establish the required information.
(1) The final map shall be made to a scale large enough to show the details
clearly when reproduced, minimum scale of 60 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 water proof India ink upon tracing
cloth of good quality and the size of the sheets shall be 18 inches
by 26 inches, all sheets shall have a one inch margin on all borders.
(2) 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 said map. If more than two sheets other than
title sheet are necessary for the map, an index map shall be required.
(3) The title of each such final map shall consist of a tract number
and subtitle placed at the top center of the sheet. In the upper right-hand
corner, the words, "consisting of sheets" (showing the
number thereof) shall be shown.
(4) The subtitle shall give a general description of the property being
subdivided by reference to maps which have been previously recorded
or by reference to legal descriptions properly locating said tract.
Each reference in such description, to any tract or subdivision, shall
be spelled out and worded identically with the original record thereof
and references to book and page of record must be complete.
(5) No portion of the property shown on the latest equalized county assessment
roll as a unit or contiguous units shall be excluded from within the
boundaries of a subdivision for the purpose of avoiding dedication
or improvement of any traffic, drainage or flood control facility.
(6) Any portion of the property shown on the latest equalized county
assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units but not included
within the boundaries of a subdivision shall be of such size or shape
as to conform to the provisions of this title and the zoning code.
(7) Any parcel of land created from another parcel by means of filing
or recording a map, the approval of which is required by any law,
must have access to an all-weather road, the design, location and
width of which are approved by the city engineer.
(8) "Designated remainder" parcels shall be treated in conformance
with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
The final map shall show the following:
(1) Boundaries and Streets. The exterior boundaries of the property (shown
in blue border) 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;
(2) Adjacent Streets. The lines of all adjoining properties; the lines
of adjacent streets intersections and alleys, showing their width
and names;
(3) Lot Lines and Numbers. All lot lines, and numbers for all lots, easements
and their purposes. All lots are to be numbered consecutively throughout
the subdivision, starting with the number one;
(4) Dimensions. All dimensions, both linear and curvilinear, for locating
boundaries of subdivisions, lots, street and alley lines, and easements.
The linear dimensions shall be expressed in feet to hundredths of
a foot. A basis of bearings shall be shown based on previously recorded
surveys;
(5) Monuments. All permanent monuments per Section
22.16.040 of this chapter together with their descriptions showing fully and clearly their location and size; if any points were reset by ties that fact shall be stated;
(6) 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
plotting the tract;
(7) The boundaries of any area within the proposed subdivision which
are subject to periodic inundation by water, the flood zone and flood
level;
(8) Any easements of record shall be shown on the map or reference to
them made thereon; and the map shall contain proper acknowledgment
of owners and mortgages or statement of signatures omission as provided
for by the Subdivision Map Act;
(9) City Boundaries. City boundaries which adjoin the subdivision shall
be clearly designed and located in relation to adjacent lot or block
lines. No lot shall be divided by a city boundary line;
(11) Preliminary soils analysis report data. When a soils report, geologic
report, or soils and geologic report has been prepared specifically
for the subdivision, each report shall be kept on file for public
inspection;
(12) Statement of the engineer or surveyor pursuant to
Government Code
Section 66441, as amended.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
The following additional material shall be submitted with the
final map to the city engineer:
(1) Traverse sheets showing the mathematical closure within one foot
in 20,000 feet in the perimeter of the exterior boundary of the tract
and of the tract and of each block within the tract and each irregular
lot;
(2) A guaranty of title or letter from a title company, certifying the
names of all persons whose consent is necessary to pass a clear title
to the land being subdivided. Such guaranty shall be issued for the
benefit and protection of the city and shall be continued complete
up to the instant of recording;
(3) Additional information may be required to be filed or recorded simultaneously
with a final tract 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 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;
(4) Additional survey and map information may include but need not be
limited to: building setback lines, flood hazard zones, seismic lines
and setbacks, geologic mapping and archaeological sites.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
Multiple final maps relating to an approved or conditionally
approved tentative map may be filed prior to the expiration of the
tentative map:
(1) If the subdivider, at the time the tentative map is filed, informs
the city of the subdivider's intention to file multiple final
maps on the tentative map; or
(2) If after filing the tentative map, the city and the subdivider concur
in the filing of multiple final maps;
(3) Additionally, the filing of a final map on a portion of an approved
or conditionally approved tentative map shall not invalidate any part
of such tentative map, nor shall the right of the subdivider to file
multiple final maps limit the authority of the city to impose reasonable
conditions relating to the filing of multiple final maps.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
(a) Completion. A final map shall be considered for presentation to the city council for final approval when it complies with Section
22.76.040 and the following has been complied with:
(b) Filing. The subdivider shall file the following with the city engineer:
(1) The original tracings on linen of the tract map, the improvement
plans, and other plans as required for the city engineer to make his
required certification;
(2) A copy of the final title guarantee;
(3) A copy of deed restrictions;
(4) Easement deeds as may be required;
(5) A copy of completed petition documents for annexation to the Placentia
Street Lighting District. If the subdivision is not presently a part
of a street lighting district, the developer shall file the original
petition documents with the county surveyor;
(6) An agreement for all improvements as herein required, and as may
further be required by the city council or by law, and shall secure
the faithful performance thereof by a good and sufficient surety bond
executed by a surety company, which bond, shall be in the amount equal
to the cost of the improvement as labor and materials bond, equal
to 100% of the cost of the improvements as determined by the city
engineer shall be deposited. Said bonds shall be further conditioned
to the effect that should the subdivider fail to complete all work
required to be done by him within 12 months, the city may, at its
option, cause all required work to be done and the parties executing
the bond shall be firmly bound for the payment of all necessary costs.
Monumentation bonds may be required and shall be equal to 100% of
the amount determined by the city engineer;
(7) A plastic transparency (eight and one-half (8 1/2) inches by 11 inches)
of the final tract map being submitted;
(8) Full payment of fees and deposits as required per the conditions
of approval shall be made at the time of a grading permit or, if none,
at the time of the issuance of the building permit.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
The following functions shall be performed after filing within
such time as may be reasonably necessary: The city engineer shall
examine the final map and certify the following:
(1) That the final map substantially conforms to the tentative map and
any approved alterations thereof;
(2) That the final map meets the provisions of this title and the Subdivision
Map Act;
(3) That the final map is technically correct;
(4) When applicable, that the map is exempt from the signature and signature
omission requirements of Section 66436 of the Subdivision Map Act.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
Upon presentation of the above material to the city engineer
as aforesaid, the city council shall consider said 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 authorize the mayor
and city clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the city and accept
the improvement bonds as provided herein. In such case, when the agreement
and bond have been approved by the city engineer as to sufficiency,
the city council may consider the final map.
After the city council determines that said map is in conformity
with the requirements of this title, it shall authorize the city clerk
to sign said map on behalf of the city. In case the city council determines
that said 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 90 days thereafter, the
subdivider may file with the city engineer a map altered to meet with
the approval of the city council which shall conform with the procedures
specified herein.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988)
(a) After approval by the city council and the signature and seals have
been affixed, the representative title company for the developer shall
transmit the final map 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.
(b) No grading and/or building permit(s) shall be issued until recordation
of the final map, unless approved by the city council. The city council
may, upon the written application of the subdivider, approve issuance
of a grading and/or building permit for construction on a parcel created
by the map, before the recordation of the map pursuant to Section
66464 of the
Government Code, as amended, when it is satisfied that
all conditions of the final map have been fulfilled.
(c) After the recordation, the developer shall submit to the city engineer
one blue line cloth print, six blue line paper prints and one reproducible
polyester base or linen copy, of the recorded subdivision map.
(d) Taxes.
(1) Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall file
with the county clerk a certification from the official computing
redemptions in the 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, 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 county clerk 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, and
local taxes and all special assessments collected as taxes, which
at the time of 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.
(e) Additional Requirements:
(1) Ties to Horizontal Control. Prior to recordation of a final tract
map, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall tie the boundary
of the map into the horizontal control system established by the county
surveyor in a manner described in Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of
the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual,
Subarticle 18.
(2) Digital Map Submission. Prior to recordation of a final tract map,
the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall submit to the county
surveyor a digital-graphics file of the map in a manner described
in Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code
and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18.
(Ord. 88-O-117 § 1, 1988; Ord. 92-O-122 § 1, 1992)