The purpose of this section is to establish the form, content, regulations, standards and procedures for final subdivision maps. This chapter is applicable to all approved or conditionally approved vesting tentative maps that have not expired.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
A. 
An accurate and complete survey of the land to be subdivided shall be prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer authorized by Section 8731 of the Business and Professions Code of the state to practice land surveying or a licensed land surveyor and shall be based upon an actual field survey.
B. 
The final map shall be legibly drawn, printed or reproduced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on polyester film. Certificates, affidavits, and acknowledgments may be legibly stamped or printed upon the map with opaque ink. If ink is used on polyester base film, the ink surface shall be coated with a suitable substance to assure permanent legibility.
C. 
The size of each sheet shall be eighteen inches by twenty-six inches. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet, leaving an entirely blank margin of one inch. The scale of the map should be not less than one inch equals one hundred feet or as may be necessary to show all details clearly, and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. The particular number of the sheet and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the sheets, and its relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown.
D. 
All survey and mathematical information and data necessary to locate all monuments and to locate and retrace any and all interior and exterior boundary lines appearing thereon shall be shown, including bearings and distances of straight lines, radius, central angle and arc length for all curves, and any information which may be necessary to determine the location of the centers of curves and ties to existing monuments used to establish the subdivision boundaries.
E. 
If the map includes a "designated remainder" parcel, and the gross area of the "designated remainder" parcel or similar parcel is five acres or more, that remainder parcel need not be shown on the map and its location need not be indicated as a matter of survey, but only by deed reference to the existing boundaries of the remainder parcel. A parcel designated "not a part" shall be deemed to be a "designated remainder" for purposes of this section.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3; Ord. 97-4 § 2 Exh. 1 (part))
The contents of the final map shall conform to the Subdivision Map Act as follows:
A. 
Boundary. The boundary of the subdivision shall be designated by a heavy black line in such a manner as not to obliterate figures or other data.
B. 
Title. Each sheet shall have a title showing the subdivision number and name and the location of the property being subdivided with reference to maps which have been previously recorded, or by reference to the plat of a United States Survey. The following words shall appear in the title, "City of West Sacramento, County of Yolo, State of California."
C. 
Certificates and Acknowledgements. All certificates and acknowledgments shall be made as required by Article 2, Chapter 2 (Sections 66433 et seq.) of the Subdivision Map Act and shall appear only once on the cover sheet.
D. 
Scale, North Point and Basis of Bearings. There must appear on each map sheet the scale, the north arrow, the basis of bearings, and a legend.
E. 
Linear, Angular and Radial Data. Sufficient linear, angular and radial data shall be shown to determine the bearings and lengths of monument lines, street center lines, the boundary lines of the subdivision, the boundary lines on every lot and parcel which is a part of the subdivision, and ties to existing monuments used to establish the boundary. Arc length, radius and total central angle for all curves, and radial bearings as additional information for nontangent curves of all curves shall be shown on the map.
F. 
Monuments. The location and description of all existing and proposed monuments shall be shown. Standard city monuments shall be set at, or on city engineer approved offsets to the following locations:
1. 
The intersection of street center lines;
2. 
Beginning and end of curves or intersection of tangents on center lines;
3. 
At other locations as may be required by the city engineer.
G. 
Lot Numbers. Lot numbers shall begin with the number one in each subdivision and shall continue consecutively with no omissions or duplications except where contiguous lands, under the same ownership, are being subdivided in successive units, in which event lot numbers may begin with the next consecutive number following the last number in the preceding unit. Each lot shall be shown entirely on one sheet of the final map, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.
H. 
Adjoining Properties. The adjoining corners of all adjoining subdivisions shall be identified by subdivision number, or name when not identified by official number, and referenced to the book and page of the filed map showing such subdivision; and if no subdivision is adjacent, then by the name of the owner and reference to the recorded deed by book and page number for the last record owner.
I. 
City Boundaries. City boundaries which cross or join the subdivision shall be clearly designated.
J. 
Street Names. The names of all streets, alleys, or highways within or adjoining the subdivision shall be shown.
K. 
Easements and Dedications.
1. 
Easements and dedications for roads or streets, paths, alleys, utilities, local transit facilities, stormwater drainage, sanitary sewers or other public use as may be required, shall be dedicated to the public for acceptance by the city or other public agency, and the use shall be specified on the map.
2. 
All easements of record shall be shown on the map, together with the name of the grantee and sufficient recording data to identify the conveyance, (e.g., recorder's serial number and date, or book and page of official records).
3. 
Easements not disclosed by the records in the office of the county recorder and found by the surveyor or engineer to be existing, shall be specifically designated on the map, identifying the apparent dominant tenements for which the easement was created.
4. 
The sidelines of all easements of record shall be shown by dashed lines on the final map with the widths, lengths and bearings of record. The width and location of all easements shall be approved by the city engineer.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
The city engineer may require additional data to be filed or recorded simultaneously with a final 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 or parcel 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.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
The subdivider shall submit prints of the final map to the city engineer for checking. The preliminary prints shall be accompanied by the following data, plans, reports, and documents in a form as approved by the city engineer:
A. 
Improvement Plans. Improvement plans as required by Section 16.44.070;
B. 
Soils Report. A soils report prepared in accordance with Chapter 70 (Excavation and Grading) of the Uniform Building Code;
C. 
Title Report. A title report showing the legal owners at the time of submittal of the final map;
D. 
Tax Certificate. A certificate from the county tax collector stating that all taxes due have been paid or that a tax bond or other adequate form of security assuring payment of all taxes which are a lien but not yet payable has been filed with the county prior to recordation of the final map;
E. 
Deeds for Easements or Rights-of-Way. Deeds for off-site easements or rights-of-way required for road or drainage purposes which have not been 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 the facility;
F. 
Traverse Closures. Traverse closures for the boundary blocks, lots, easements, street center lines and monument lines;
G. 
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Calculations. Complete hydrologic and hydraulic calculations of all stormdrains and flood flow;
H. 
Governing Documents. The submittal of the final map or parcel map for a common interest development within the meaning of Section 1350 et seq., of the state Civil Code shall include the proposed declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions containing the provisions described in Section 1353 of the Civil Code, and all other governing documents for the subdivision as are appropriate pursuant to Section 1363 of the Civil Code. The submittal of the final map or parcel map for all subdivisions other than a common interest development shall include any declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions proposed in connection therewith. All documents shall be subject to review and approval by the city engineer and city attorney;
I. 
Guarantee of Title. A guarantee of title, in form acceptable to the city engineer and city attorney, shall be issued by a competent title company to and for the benefit and protection of the city and shall be continued complete up to the instant of recording of the final map, guaranteeing that the names of all persons whose consent is necessary to pass a clear title to the land being subdivided, and all public easements being offered for dedication, and all acknowledgments hereto, appear on the proper certificates and are correctly shown on the map, both as to consents as to the making thereof and affidavits of dedication where necessary prior to recordation of the final map;
J. 
Improvement Agreement. In the event sewer, water, drainage, grading, paving, or other improvements required pursuant to Chapter 16.44 have not been completed prior to the filing of the final map, an agreement in accordance with the requirements of Section 16.44.080 shall be filed for the improvement thereof. The subdivider shall secure the performance of the agreement in accordance with the requirements of Section 16.44.080;
K. 
Liability and Insurance. The improvement agreement shall obligate the subdivider to hold the city and its officer, agents and employees harmless from any liability for damages or claims for damages for personal injury or death which arise from the operations of the subdivider and/or the subdivider's subcontractors in connection with the subdivision. Evidence of insurance as required by the city indicating the amount of insurance the subdivider carries for the subdivider's own liability for damages or claims for damages for personal injury or death which arise from the operations of the subdivider or his or her subcontractors in connection with the subdivision. A certificate of insurance shall be provided which names the city as an additional insured. The evidence and certificate of insurance required by this subsection shall be subject to prior review and approval by the city engineer and city attorney;
L. 
Copy of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map and the final conditions of approval;
M. 
Traverse data consisting of an ASCII file containing traverse data, i.e., bearings, distances, northings and eastings of boundaries, street centerlines, lot lines, easements, etc., as defined in the standards and specifications set forth in the document titled "Specifications for the Digital Submission of Cadastral Surveys" prepared by the city of West Sacramento community development department;
N. 
Graphics Representation. A graphics representation of required elements of the cadastral map as defined in Specifications for the Digital Submission of Cadastral Surveys prepared by the city of West Sacramento community development department.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3; Ord. 93-5 § 2(B))
The city engineer shall review the final map and any other required information and the subdivider shall make corrections and/or additions until acceptable to the city engineer. The land surveying functions of the city engineer may be performed by the city surveyor.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
The subdivider shall submit to the city engineer the original tracing of the map and any duplicates as per city requirements, corrected to its final form and signed by all parties required to execute the certificates, statements and acknowledgements on the map. Original signatures shall appear on the original drawing. Upon receipt of all required certificates and submittals, the city engineer shall sign the appropriate statements and transmit the original map to the city clerk. The city surveyor shall also sign the appropriate statement if the land surveying functions of the city engineer are performed by the city surveyor.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
A. 
The final map approved by the city engineer as complying with the approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall be filed with the city council for approval after all required statements have been signed. The date the map shall be deemed filed with the city council is the date on which the city clerk receives the map. Before approving the final map, the city council shall consider approval of the subdivision improvement agreement in accordance with the requirements of Section 16.44.070.
B. 
If the subdivision improvement agreement and final map are approved by the city council, it shall instruct the city clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. At the time the city council approves the final map, it shall also accept or reject any offer of dedication. The city clerk shall certify on the final map the action by the city council.
C. 
The city may accept any dedications lying outside the subdivision boundary which require a separate grant deed. The acceptance shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder.
D. 
If the subdivision improvement agreement and/or final map is unacceptable, the city council shall make its recommended corrections, instruct the city engineer to draft a new agreement and/or revise the final map and defer approval until an acceptable agreement and/or final map has been resubmitted.
E. 
The city council shall not postpone or refuse approval of a final map because the subdivider has failed to meet a tentative map condition requiring construction or installation of off-site improvements on land which neither the subdivider nor the city has sufficient title or interest to permit the improvements to be made. In such a case, the city shall follow the procedure according to Section 16.44.040(J).
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
The city council shall not deny approval of the final map if the city has previously approved a tentative map for the proposed subdivision and if the city council finds that the final map is in compliance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this chapter, and the tentative map and all conditions thereof.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
Upon approval of the final map by the city council, the city clerk shall execute the appropriate statement on the statement sheet and shall, subject to the provisions of Section 66464 of the Subdivision Map Act, transmit the map, or have an authorized agent forward the map, to the county recorder.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)
Multiple final maps relating to an approved or conditionally approved tentative map may be filed prior to expiration of the tentative map if the subdivider, at the time the tentative map application is filed, notifies the community development director in writing of the subdivider's intention to file multiple final maps on the tentative map. In providing the notice, the subdivider shall not be required to define the number or configuration of the proposed multiple maps. The planning commission shall approve the sequence of map approvals. After filing of the tentative map application, the community development director, the city engineer and the subdivider shall concur in the filing of multiple final maps.
The filing of a final map on a portion of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall not invalidate any part of the tentative map. Each final map which constitutes a part, or unit of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall have a separate subdivision unit number. The subdivision improvement agreement executed by the subdivider shall provide for construction of improvements as required to constitute a logical and orderly development of the whole subdivision.
(Ord. 91-9 § 3)