The requirements for a final map shall be as follows:
(a)
If more than three sheets are used, an index showing entire subdivision,
with lots numbered consecutively;
(b)
Title, name of tract, date, north point and scale;
(c)
Description of land included;
(e)
Dimensions in feet and decimals of a foot;
(f)
Dimensions of all lots;
(g)
Centerline data including bearings and distances;
(h)
Radius, tangent, arc and central angle of curves;
(i)
Suitable primary survey control points;
(j)
Location of all permanent monuments;
(k)
Ties to and names of adjacent subdivisions;
(l)
Ties to any city or county boundary lines involved;
(m)
Location of all setback lines;
(n)
Required certificates;
(o)
Net acreage of all lots of one acre or more.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part A); 1953 Code §§ 9231—9231.15; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Within a period of twelve months after approval of the tentative
map or maps, the subdivider may cause a final map to be prepared and
recorded in full accordance with a complete survey of the subdivision
and in accordance with the tentative map as approved. Upon application
of the subdivider, the planning commission may extend the twelve-month
period for one additional twelve-month period if the application is
filed prior to the expiration of the original twelvemonth period.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9232; Ord. 596 § 1, 1967; Ord. 785 §
1, 1974; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
(a)
Drawing; Materials for Final Maps. The final map shall be clearly
and legibly delineated upon tracing cloth of good quality.
(b)
Ink. All lines, letters, figures, certificates, acknowledgments may
be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with black opaque ink.
(c)
Size. The size of each sheet shall be eighteen by twenty-six inches.
(d)
Margin. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet,
leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch.
(e)
Scale; Details. The scale of the map shall be large enough to show
all details clearly and enough sheet shall be used to accomplish this
end.
(f)
Numbering of Sheets. Each sheet shall be numbered, the relation of
one sheet to another clearly shown, and the number of sheets used
shall be set forth in each sheet.
(g)
Tract and Sheet Numbers, Scale, North Point. The tract number, scale,
north point and sheet number shall be shown on each sheet of the final
map.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B1); 1953 Code §§ 9232.1—9232.16; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
(a)
Subtitle. Below the title shall be a subtitle consisting of a general
description of all the property being subdivided, by reference to
deeds, subdivisions or to sectional surveys.
(b)
References to Tracts and Subdivisions. References to tracts and subdivisions
shall be spelled out and worded identically with original records,
with complete reference to proper book and page of the record.
(c)
Basis of Bearings. The title sheet shall show in addition the basis
of bearings.
(d)
Reversion to Acreage. Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided
land to acreage shall be conspicuously marked under the title "The
Purpose of this Map is a Reversion to Acreage."
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B2); 1953 Code §§ 9232.2—9232.23; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Forms for certificates required by the "Subdivision Map Act"
and this title may be secured from the county surveyor and the city
engineer.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B3); 1953 Code § 9232.3; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
(a)
Bearing and Length of Lines. Sufficient data shall be shown to determine
readily the bearing and length of each line.
(b)
Net Dimensions. Dimensions of lots shall be the net dimensions.
(c)
Ditto Marks. No ditto marks shall be used.
(d)
Acreage. Lots containing one acre or more shall show net acreage
to the nearest hundredth.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B4); 1953 Code §§ 9234.4—9232.43; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
The final map shall show the centerlines of all streets, length,
tangent, radius and central angle or radial bearings of all curves;
and the bearings of radial lines to each lot corner of a curve, the
total width of each street, the width of the portion being dedicated
and width of existing dedication, and the width each side of the centerline,
also the width of rights-of-way of railroads, flood control or drainage
channels and any other easements appearing on the map.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B); 1953 Code § 9232.5; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
Surveys in connection with the preparation of subdivision maps
as in this title provided shall be made in accordance with standard
practices and principles for land surveying.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B); 1953 Code § 9232.51; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
A traverse of the boundaries of the subdivisions and all lots
and blocks shall close within a limit of error of one foot in ten
thousand feet of perimeter.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B5); 1953 Code § 9232.52; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
(a)
Line and Width Data. Except as hereinafter provided, the final map
shall show the centerline data, width and side lines of all easements
to which the lots are subject.
(b)
Broken Lines to Denote. Easements for storm drains, sewers and other
purposes shall be denoted by broken lines.
(c)
Lengths of Lot Lines Cut by Easements. Distances and bearings on
the side lines of the lots which are cut by an easement shall be so
shown as to indicate clearly the actual lengths of the lot lines.
(d)
Dimensions, Bearings and Ties. The width of the easements and the
lengths and the bearings of the lines thereof and sufficient ties
to locate the easement definitely with respect to the subdivision
shall be shown.
(e)
Labeling. The easement shall be clearly labeled and identified, and
if already of record, proper reference to the records given.
(f)
Statement in Lieu of Location of Record. If the easement is not definitely
located of record, a statement as to the easement shall appear on
the title sheet.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B6); 1953 Code §§ 9232.6—9232.65; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
As to easements and rights-of-way along the side and rear lot
lines of each lot for sewers and storm drains, the subdivider, with
the consent of the council, and by reservation designated upon the
title sheet of the final map, may reserve the right to construct and
maintain permanent buildings, structures and improvements over and
across such easements and rights-of-way.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B6); 1953 Code § 9236.66; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
The location of, and the evidence of, and the evidence of the
existence of easements for all public utilities required to serve
said subdivision shall, at the discretion of the council, be designated
upon the final map.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B6); 1953 Code § 9232.67; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
The final map shall show clearly what stakes, monuments or other
evidence was found on the ground to determine the boundaries of the
tract.
The corners of adjoining subdivisions or portions thereof shall
be identified and the ties shown.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B7); 1953 Code §§ 9232.7, 9232.71; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Whenever the city engineer has established the centerline of
a street or alley, that data shall be considered making the surveys
and in preparing the final map, and all monuments found shall be indicated
and proper references made to field books or maps of public record,
relating to the monuments.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B8); 1953 Code § 9232.8; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall be stated.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B8); 1953 Code § 9232.81; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
The final map shall show city and county boundaries crossing
or adjoining the subdivision clearly designated and tied in.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B8); 1953 Code § 9232.82; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
(a)
General. The lots shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with
the number "1," with no omissions or duplications.
(b)
When Continuation or Addition to Other Subdivision. Where the subdivision
is a continuation of or an addition to an existing subdivision, the
lot numbers may commence with the number immediately following the
last or highest number of such existing subdivision and in all other
respects shall conform with the preceding requirements.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B9); 1953 Code §§ 9232.9, 9232.91; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part B9); 1953 Code § 9232.92; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
After receipt of the report of the planning commission approving
or conditionally approving the tentative map, the subdivider may submit
to the city engineer the original final map and a duplicate tracing
thereof made on good tracing cloth.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9233; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
The final map shall be completed in accordance with the "Subdivision
Map Act" and this title and shall be accompanied by:
(a)
Traverse Sheets and Work Sheets. Traverse sheets and work sheets
showing the closure, within the allowable limits of error, of the
exterior boundaries and of each irregular block and lot of the subdivision;
(b)
Improvement Plans and Guarantees. Plans and specifications of the
proposed improvement, together with the necessary bonds or guarantees
as herein provided;
(c)
Covenants for Recording. A copy of the protective covenants to be
recorded;
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part C); 1953 Code §§ 9233.1—9233.54; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
After issuance of a receipt for the final map, the city engineer
shall examine it as to sufficiency of affidavits and acknowledgments,
correctness of surveying data, mathematical data and computations
and such other matters as require checking to insure compliance with
the provisions of the "Subdivision Map Act" and of this title.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part C); 1953 Code § 9233.7; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
If the final map is found to be in correct form and the matters
shown thereon are sufficient, the city engineer shall, within thirty
days of receipt thereof, endorse his approval thereon and transmit
it to the council together with plans and specifications of proposed
improvements and such other matters as are required to enable the
council to consider the final map, or return the final map to the
subdivider together with a statement setting forth the ground for
its return.
(Ord. 355 § 5 (part C4); 1953 Code § 9233.71; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
All streets, public ways, easements and parcels of land shown
on the final map and intended by the subdivider to be for public use
shall be offered for dedication or conveyed to the city for such public
use; provided, however, that the subdivider may elect to reserve any
or all of the streets, ways or other parcels of land shown on the
final map for the private and exclusive use of the lot owners in the
subdivision and their licensees, visitors, tenants and servants. Where
any such streets, ways or other parcels of land are intended for the
private and exclusive use of the lot owners in the subdivision and
their licensees, visitors, tenants and servants, then such streets,
ways and parcels of land need not be offered for dedication, but the
final map must contain a statement to that effect. The subdivider
must offer for dedication for public use, or convey to the city, perpetual
easements for the construction, reconstruction, replacement, enlargement,
repair, maintenance and operation in, under, along and across all
such reserved streets, ways and parcels of land of the following:
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9234; Ord. 380, 1954; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
The subdivider shall improve, or agree to improve, all streets,
highways, ways, public ways and easements, shown upon the final map,
including those specifically reserved for the private and exclusive
use of lot owners in the subdivision, their licensees, visitors, tenants
and servants, and the improvement of, or agreement to improve, such
streets, highways, ways, public ways and easements shall be a condition
percent to the approval of the final map. Where such streets, highways,
ways, public ways and easements are offered for dedication or conveyed
to the city for public use, then the improvement of, or agreement
to improve, the same shall also be a condition precedent to the acceptance
of such offer of dedication or conveyance; provided, however, that
the obligation and duty of the subdivider to construct and install
sewage and water drainage facilities, and the power of the city to
compel the subdivider to construct and install such improvements or
to guarantee the same by bond, shall be limited to those sewage and
water drainage facilities which are necessary for the general use
of the lots within the subdivision and which are necessary for local
sewage and water drainage needs therein.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9234.1; Ord. 380, 1954; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Such improvements shall include such grading, surfacing, sidewalks,
curbs, gutters, culverts, bridges, storm drains, sanitary sewers,
permanent subdivision monuments or such other structures or improvements
as recommended by the planning commission and/or deemed by the council
to be necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision
and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs. All improvements
shall be installed to grades approved by the council.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code §§ 9234.2, 9234.3; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
Plans, profiles and specifications of proposed street improvements
shall be furnished by the city engineer prior to the time of submitting
the final map to the city engineer, and be approved by the city engineer
before the map shall be filed with the council. These plans and profiles
shall show full details of the proposed improvements, which shall
be according to the standards of this city.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code §§ 9234.4, 9234.5; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
If street lights, water mains, sanitary sewers, or storm drains
are to be installed as a part of the improvements of the subdivision,
plans, profiles, specifications and all necessary details of the proposed
construction shall be submitted to the city engineer prior to the
time of submitting the final map for checking, and be approved by
him before the final map shall be filed with the council. These plans
and profiles shall show details of the proposed improvements which
shall be according to the standards of this city.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code §§ 9234.6, 9234.7; Ord.
823 § 3, 1975)
If such improvement work is not completed satisfactorily before
the final map is approved, the owner or owners of the subdivision
shall, immediately upon the approval of the final map, enter as contractor
into an agreement with the council whereby, in consideration of the
acceptance by the council of the streets and easements offered for
dedication, the contract agrees to furnish the labor, equipment and
material necessary and to complete the work within the time specified
in the agreement.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9234.8; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
To assure the city that this work shall be completed, a bond
or cash guarantee shall be furnished guaranteeing the faithful performance
of the work in the sum equal to the estimated cost. The bond shall
be furnished by a qualified surety company.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code §§ 9234.9, 9234.91; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Request for annexation to the county street lighting district
shall be made by the subdivider unless the property being subdivided
is not contiguous to or is already within the boundaries of said district.
(Ord. 433 § 3; 1953 Code § 9234.92; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
The minimum improvements which the subdivider will be required to make or enter into an agreement to make in the subdivision, prior to the acceptance and approval of the final map by the council, shall be those found in Sections 21.16.330 through 21.16.410.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9235; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Adequate distribution lines for domestic water supply shall
be installed to each lot where subdivision is to be supplied with
water. Said distribution lines are to be in accordance with the requirements
of the Laguna Beach county water district.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code §§ 9235.1, 9235.11; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
There shall be a sewage disposal system to each lot where city
sewer system is available or private disposal plant advisable.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9235.2; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
There shall be adequate structures to provide for drainage of
the subdivision, streets, ways and alleys.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9253.3; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Any underground utility lines proposed to be installed as a
part of the subdivision which runs across or underneath the right-of-way
of any street, alley or way in said subdivision shall be installed
prior to the surfacing of any such street, alley or way.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9235.4; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
There shall be improvement of all streets, ways and alleys in
compliance with the following:
(a)
Grading. All streets, ways and alleys shall be graded to the full
width between property lines;
(b)
Curbs and Gutters. Concrete curbs and gutters shall be installed
along all streets and highways;
(c)
Subgrade Requirements. All streets, ways and alleys shall be constructed
with an adequate prepared subgrade of a minimum of four inches thickness,
or greater if required by soil test;
(d)
Width. The widths of such pavement, measured between curb faces, shall be as specified under Section 21.16.040 and following, "widths of streets";
(e)
Paving Requirements. All streets, ways and alleys shall be surfaced
with not less than two inches of asphalt pavement, or the equal thereof;
(f)
Alley Paving. Alleys shall be paved to full width.
(Ord. 355 § 5; Ord. 433; 1953 Code §§
9235.5—9235.54; Ord. 823 §
3, 1975)
Improvements on all land in the subdivision intended for public
use shall be installed in accordance with the official specifications
of this city for the construction of public improvements in this city;
and the subdivider shall bear the cost of inspection thereof by the
city engineer.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9235.6; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
Street centerlines shall be monumented at all street intersections,
points of curves and angle points, and at intermediate points as shall
be required by the city engineer after completion of street paving.
(Ord. 355 § 5; 1953 Code § 9235.7; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
There shall be an ornamental street lighting system, including
standards and fixtures, in accordance with the quality and degree
of illumination acceptable to the city. In the event that annexation
to the county street lighting district cannot be effected, the subdivider
shall contribute an amount of money equal to the current costs of
standards as established by the city. The amount shall be paid to
the city to be held for street lighting improvement at such time as
the land can be annexed to the county street lighting district.
(Ord. 433 § 6; 1953 Code § 9235.8; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
There shall be street signs in accordance with the standard
and quality acceptable to the city.
(Ord. 433 § 7; 1953 Code § 9235.9; Ord. 823 § 3, 1975)
