Subdivisions

A Subdivision is the division of improved or unimproved land (five or more parcels) for the purpose of sale, lease or financing, as defined by the Subdivision Map Act (SMA). Generally, land cannot be subdivided in California without local government approval. The City's General Plan, development codes and other ordinances govern the design of a subdivision, the size of its lots and the types of improvements that will be required as conditions of approval.

Related Documents

  1. 2014 City of Modesto Standard Specifications (PDF)
  2. Irrevocable Offer of Dedication
  3. Land Development Engineering (LDE) Standard Application
  4. Planting Easement (PDF)
  5. Public Right of Way (PDF)
  6. Public Utility Easement (PDF)
  7. Subdivision Requirements (PDF)

Map Certificates

  1. City Clerk Statement
  2. City Engineer Certificate
  3. City Land Surveyor Statement
  4. Clerk of the Board of Supervisor Certificate
  5. County Recorder Certificate
  6. Easement Holder Statement
  7. Map Title
  8. Notary Statement
  9. Owner Statement
  10. Planning Commission Statement
  11. Surveyor Statement
  12. Tax Collector Certificate