(A) Timing. Final subdivision maps and parcel maps shall be filed with the City Engineer before the tentative map expires. The expiration of the tentative map terminates all proceedings, and no final map can be filed without first processing a new tentative map.
(B) Submittal materials. One original tracing and two copies of a final subdivision map or parcel map shall be submitted to the City Engineer together with the following materials:
(1) All filing fees as required by the city's adopted fee schedule.
(2) Title report with Guarantee of Title.
(3) Guarantee of title.
(4) Improvement agreement consistent with § 8.24.510 (Improvement agreements) if required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of a final map or deferred.
(5) A soil report prepared by a registered civil engineer describing soil characteristics, soil suitability and shrink-swell characteristics for roads and buildings, depth of bedrock and other soil limitations.
(6) A hydrology report prepared by a registered civil engineer describing site drainage characteristics, surface runoff, and conditions of water table, if required.
(7) Deeds for existing easements or rights-of-way.
(8) Declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions and any other governing documents.
(9) Evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer that public utility companies can adequately serve the area.
(10) Traverse sheets showing closures of exterior boundaries of the subdivision, all interior streets, and lots.
(C) City Engineer review.
(1) The City Engineer, in consultation with the Community Development Director, shall review the map for conformance with the approved tentative subdivision map, conditions of approval, and all applicable requirements of this chapter and the Map Act.
(2) The subdivider shall make corrections and additions until the map is acceptable to the City Engineer.
(D) Final subdivision map approval.
(1) The City Council shall conduct a noticed public hearing to consider approval of a final subdivision map within 45 days of its certification by the City Engineer.
(2) The City Council shall approve the final subdivision map if it complies with all requirements of this chapter and the Map Act. At the time of approval, the City Council shall also accept or reject any offers of dedication.
(3) City Council disapproval of a final map shall be accompanied by a finding that identifies the conditions that have not been met.
(E) Final parcel map approval.
(1) Final parcel maps that do not include dedications or improvement agreements may be approved by the City Engineer.
(2) The City Engineer may also accept or reject dedications and offers of dedications that are made by a statement on the map.
(F) Condominium, stock cooperatives, and community apartment conversions. Before the City Council may approve a final map for a condominium, stock cooperatives, and community apartment conversion, the City Council shall make a finding that each tenant has received all notices and rights as specified in Cal. Gov't Code § 66427.1.
(G) Recordation. After the city approves a final subdivision map or parcel map, the City Engineer shall transmit the map to the County Recorder. The final subdivision map or parcel map becomes valid and goes into effect after it is filed by the County Recorder.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)