Within two years, or any time extension authorized by this section or the Map Act, after approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, the subdivider shall cause the subdivision to be surveyed and a final map thereof to be prepared in substantial conformance with the tentative map and this chapter. Submittal for final map processing shall be filed with the City Engineer, together with the processing fee or refundable deposit, and any outstanding fees or refundable deposits.
Extensions of time up to 12 months each for filing of the final map may be granted by the Planning Commission provided written application is received by the Planning Commission prior to expiration of the tentative map. No more than three such extensions shall be granted. During the time between the submission of the application by the subdivider and the consideration of the Planning Commission, the tentative map shall be automatically extended. This automatic extension shall not exceed 60 days. (Section 66452.6)
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The final map shall be filed with the City Engineer, and such filing must include 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. 
Calculations, record maps, and closure sheets used in computing distances, angles, and courses shown on the final map and ties to existing and proposed monuments.
C. 
A written report or response verifying the compliance of the map with conditions of the tentative map from each applicable City department.
D. 
All City application fees and any requested refundable deposits pursuant to this title.
E. 
Proof of City approval of improvement plans.
F. 
All other submittals required by this title.
The final map shall not be considered to be filed with the City Engineer until all such documents have been received and the City Engineer has received written reports or responses from all applicable City Departments indicating the tentative map conditions have been complied with. The City Engineer shall notify the City Council at its next regular meeting after the final map has been filed pursuant to this section. The City Clerk shall give notice of the pending approval or disapproval of the final map and this notice shall be attached to and posted with the agenda for that City Council meeting. (Sections 66452.6(d) and 66458)
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The final map shall be based on a field survey in accordance with the Land Surveyors Act, Business and Professions Code Section 8700, et seq., and shall conform to the requirements of the Map Act and all applicable sections of this chapter. All angle points and the beginning and end of each curve in lot lines shall be monumented. The beginning and end of each curve in street side 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.
A. 
The final map shall indicate the map number, 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 Map Act and this chapter.
B. 
When the final map consists of three 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 arrow, 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; such description shall be by reference to recorded maps, if possible.
C. 
Final maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage or merging continuous parcels pursuant to Chapter 16.27 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. 
Final maps shall indicate net acreage of all lots to nearest one-hundredth of an acre, and the total acreage of the subdivision.
E. 
Whenever the monument line of a street or alley adjacent to or in the proposed subdivision has been established, the data shall be shown on the final map, indicating all monuments found, the width of street or alley, and reference to supporting record information.
F. 
The final 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 final map shall show: (1) all monuments to be set pursuant to the Map Act and this title; (2) all found monuments; (3) the total width of all streets; (4) the width of any street dedications or other dedications in fee; and (5) the width of existing and proposed easements appearing on the map.
H. 
The map shall show the side lines of all easements to which any lots are subject and reference to the restrictions pertaining thereto. Easements shall be clearly labeled and identified. Any existing unrecorded public easements 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. Easements shall be identified on the map as Public Facility Easements, Public Utility Easements, or both unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
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. (Section 66433)
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The following certificates and acknowledgments must appear on the title sheet of a final map:
A. 
Owner's certificate and acknowledgment and, where required, offers of dedication.
B. 
Certificate of engineer or surveyor.
C. 
Certificate of approval of the City Engineer.
D. 
Certificate of the City Clerk.
E. 
Certificate of the redemption officer of the County that the requirements of Government Code Sections 66492 through 66494 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 Government Code Section 66449.
G. 
Any other certificates required by the Subdivision Map Act or this chapter.
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The map shall be examined by the City Engineer to determine that: the subdivision as shown is in substantial 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. Where the City Engineer is not authorized to practice land surveying, the certification of technical correctness shall be made pursuant to Government Code Section 66442. 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. (Sections 66458 and 66450)
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The City Engineer is authorized to approve or disapprove final maps and to accept, accept subject to improvement, or reject dedications on behalf of the City. Within 10 days of giving notice to the City Council under Section 16.20.020, the City Engineer shall approve the final map if it complies with the requirements of this chapter and the tentative map and disapprove it if it does not. No map shall have any force or effect until it has been approved by the City Engineer, 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. (Section 66458)
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All offers of dedication for public utility easements and public facility easements that appear on this map were accepted (rejected, rejected pending completion of improvements) by the City Engineer under the authority granted by Section 16.20.050 of the Plymouth Municipal Code. All offers of dedication for streets that appear on this map were accepted (rejected, rejected pending completion of improvements) by the City Engineer under the authority granted by Section 16.20.050 of the Plymouth Municipal Code. All rejected easements and dedications 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.
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After the final map is approved and all monies due the City have been paid, the final map shall be transmitted to the County Recorder for recording by the City Clerk.
A. 
It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to comply with all requirements of the County Recorder and redemption officer.
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. (Section 66464)
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