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Subdivision maps and improvement permit

After the Tentative Map​ is approved in the Planning Services, Tract/Parcel Maps for recording and Improvement Plans require review and approval prior to recording. If do not have an approved Tentative Map, please schedule an appointment with a Planner for steps to receive an approval. 

The Improvement review is identical to the Grading Permit review. The Tract/Parcel Map review is outlined below.

The following items are required to be submitted digitally by bringing PDF copies to the Permit Center on a thumb drive.

  • Development Services Intake Form, fully executed for all appropriate declarations.
  • Approved Tentative Map, with approved stamps. 
  • Tract or Parcel Map, sized 18”x26”, and prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying. Mylar copies are not needed on initial submittal. 
  • Electronic Map Closure Calculations prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying.
  • Parcel/Tract Checklist signed by a Licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying. 
  • Acknowledgement and Agreements Form, fully executed. 
  • Map checking fee​ 
  • All Adjoiner Deeds and Senior Deed Conveyance called for in the survey property’s deed 
  • All Unrecorded Documents or Maps used in the preparation of the map, such as state R/W maps, private surveyor’s unrecorded maps, etc. 
  • Acceptance of the Conditions of Approval Sheet, fully executed. 
  • Preliminary title report 
  • Subdivision Guarantee. (A tax clearance letter will be required by the Recorder at the time of recordation).​