A plat map is a diagram or drawing that displays the division and layout of individual parcels or lots.
A. A proposed plat map shall contain the following information.
1. Existing lot lines;
2. Proposed lot lines;
3. Existing structures and their distance to any existing or proposed property line;
4. Existing and proposed off-street parking;
5. The approximate location and general description of any trees with notations as to their retention or destruction;
6. The location of all railroad rights-of-way and grade crossings; approximate locations of all existing wells, abandoned wells and sumps; and an indication of any physical restrictions or conditions in the subdivision which affects the use of the property;
7. The locations, widths and purposes of all existing and proposed easements for utilities, drainage and other public purposes, shown by dashed lines, within and adjacent to the subdivision (including proposed building setback lines, if known);
B. The following information shall be provided with the proposed plat map:
1. A statement of existing and proposed zoning and existing and proposed uses of the property with the approximate areas of the proposed uses by type and the total area of the subdivision;
2. A statement of proposed improvements, including utilities and landscaping;
3. An environmental assessment pursuant to Chapter 1.40 of this code for which the time for appeal has elapsed;
4. A preliminary title report; and
5. The plat map shall be clearly and legibly drawn by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. The scale of the plat map shall not be less than one-inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100').
C. Plat Map Process.
1. The director shall transmit copies of the plat map and such pertinent accompanying data as necessary to such other public or private agencies or departments as the Director determines may be affected by the proposed application. The transmittal shall include notification of the date on which the application shall be approved, together with a request for written reports and recommendations on the proposed application.
a) The director shall compile all reports and recommendations received concerning the proposed minor land division/plat map and shall cause a copy to be delivered to the applicant prior to the date action on such map is scheduled.
2. Monuments required. The requirements for monumentation of a plat map shall be the same as that for a parcel map as set forth in the Subdivision Map Act. The public works director may waive any or all requirements for the setting of monuments for a plat map when it is demonstrated that sufficient monuments exist or setting monuments will serve no practical purpose. A request for waiver shall be in writing setting forth the circumstances of the particular case and submitted at the time the plat map application is filed.
3. Certificates and documents. If a plat map is approved, or conditionally approved, the following certificates and documents shall be delivered to the director:
a) A guarantee of title or letter from a title company certifying that the signatures of all persons whose consent is necessary to pass clear title to the land being subdivided, and all acknowledgments thereto, appear and are correctly shown on the proper certificates consenting to the preparation of the map;
b) A dedication, or an irrevocable offer of dedication, of property for public uses and the nature of such dedication. The offer shall be on a form approved by the city attorney, for recordation in the office of the county recorder, and shall be in such terms as to be binding on the owner, the owner's heirs, assigns, or successors in interest and shall continue until the city accepts or rejects such offer;
c) The director shall transmit the instrument offering dedication and the accompanying title report to the city manager. In such cases, the map shall not be final unless and until the city manager notifies the director that the offer of dedication has been approved for recordation;
d) A certificate executed by an engineer or surveyor indicating that all required monuments have been set and conform with applicable standards related thereto;
e) Such other certificates, affidavits or documents as are deemed necessary, including a certificate of compliance in accordance with Section 18.06.010(C) of this title;
f) Presentation of certificates and documents. The subdivider shall cause all certificates to be executed and shall present same to the director.
4. Deadline to Complete Plat Map Process. Failure to complete a minor land division/plat map within thirty-six (36) months of the date of approval or conditional approval of an application or within any extended period of time granted by the director as hereinafter provided shall terminate all proceedings. Before a minor land division may be filed thereafter, a new application shall be processed in accordance with this title.
5. Once a Plat Map is approved, a certificate of compliance shall be recorded with the office of the Butte County recorder.
(Ord. 2591 (part))