Submittal Requirements
City Unit Cost Price

Please use the City Standard Unit Cost Price to prepare cost estimate for all improvement, grading and erosion control plans. Cost estimate for private and public improvements must be separated and clearly noted. Cost estimates must be submitted with plans for review and approval.

  • Unit Cost Price effective February 4, 2008 for all projects
    City Standard Cost Estimate Form  (65 KB),  (39 KB)

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Final Map

Final Maps are typically processed for creating 5 or more lots, 5 or more condominiums, apartment projects, etc as defined in Section 66426 of Subdivision Map Act. Final Maps must be prepared on 18” X 26” sheet and must be signed and stamped by a Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer licensed by the State of California.

Final Map Submittal Form (38 KB)

Final Map Processing Fee:  Please see Plan Review and Processing Fees 

Final Maps shall conform to all the following:

NOTE:
The content of every map is project specific. For accurate and up to date information on the content of each item refer to Subdivision Map Act, County of San Diego Map Processing and City of Oceanside Engineering Design manuals, City of Oceanside Subdivision Ordinance and Secretary of State web site.  Also Conditions of Approval for each project contains the additional items that must be included in the map, such as fee deferment note.

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Parcel Map

A Parcel Map is a subdivision of 4 or fewer parcels and is prepared in accordance with Section 66444 of Subdivision Map act. In addition to the 4 parcels, the map may include one parcel which is designated as remainder parcel. Parcel Maps must be prepared on 18” X 26” sheet and must be signed and stamped by a Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer licensed by the State of California.

Parcel Map Submittal Form (38 KB)

Parcel Map Processing Fee:  Please see Plan Review and Processing Fees 

Parcel Maps shall conform to all the following:

NOTE:
The content of every map is project specific. For accurate and up to date information on the content of each item refer to Subdivision Map Act, County of San Diego Map Processing and City of Oceanside Engineering Design manuals, City of Oceanside Subdivision Ordinance and Secretary of State web site.  Also Conditions of Approval for each project contains the additional items that must be included in the map, such as fee deferment note.

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Certificate Of Correction

Certificate of Correction is used to make minor changes to the recorded Final and Parcel Maps per Section 66469 of the Subdivision Map Act

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT:

The following shall be submitted in filing a Certificate of Corrections:

  • For Processing Fee:  Please see Plan Review and Processing Fees 
  • Copy of Recorded Map
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Signed and sealed copies of City Standard Certificate of Correction form together with approved Plat Map (if applicable).
  • Updated Title Report or other evidence of present ownership.

REVIEW PROCESS:

  1. The Certificate of correction shall be submitted to the Engineering Division.
  2. It will be reviewed by staff for completeness and accuracy.
  3. Once it has been approved and signed by the City Engineer it shall be sent for recordation.
  4. After recording, the original document will be filed in the City Clerk’s Office of the City of Oceanside. A copy will be sent to the City Engineer.
  5. Project engineer/surveyor can obtain a copy of the recorded document from the City Clerk’s Office.

GUIDELINES:

The following guidelines shall be followed in preparing the certificate for filing with the City.

  1. It shall be signed by a State of California Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying or Licensed Land Surveyor. The certificate shall set forth in detail the actions taken to correct the problem, what was originally shown on the map, and the reason for correction.
  2. Show the names of the present fee owner(s) of the property (ies) affected by the corrections.
  3. An approved plat map (when required) showing the area being corrected shall be attached to the certificate.
  4. The standard city form as shown in the Engineering Design and Processing Manual shall be used.

STANDARD CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FORM (27 KB), (17 KB)

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Lot Merger

A lot merger is another form of Lot Line Adjustment. It is a boundary adjustment between four or fewer parcels, where the land from two or more parcels are merged in to one or more parcels, where number of parcels created are less than originally existed, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed are not thereby created.

A lot merger, as defined by Subdivision Map Act, in combination with Certificate of Compliance may be filed in the City of Oceanside.

Criteria For Acceptance: The criteria for acceptance are the same as Lot Line Adjustment with the following exception: The parcels to be merged must have the same ownership. Please see the section for Lot Line Adjustment.

Grant Deeds for Merged Parcels:
Provide an individual grant deed for each merged/adjusted lot created. Use a standard grant deed format. Across the top enter in large bold text “PRO-FORMA GRANT DEED”. The name(s) of Grantor(s) and Grantee(s) will be the same. Show APN number. The parcels owned by the same person may be included in one Pro-Forma grant deed.

The following statement should be shown on the body of pro-forma deed:

This deed is being recorded to reflect, of record, the approved legal description for parcel “A” pursuant to Lot Merger No. _PLA_ _____ approved by the City of Oceanside, and recorded on _______________ as Document No. _________________ filed in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, State of California.

The new legal description (attached as exhibit “A”) in this document should also contain reference to the proposed lot merger and its recording information. The space for recording information will be left blank until the time of recordation of Lot merger.

The order of recordation is as follows:

  • Notice of Merger
  • Certificate of Compliance for Lot Merger
  • Deed(s) for the merged parcel(s)
NOTE:

Lot merger will not be effective until all required documents are recorded. It is the applicant’s responsibility to record all documents. The Lot Merger shall be effective when the certificate of compliance and grant deeds have been recorded. No building permit shall be issued, for development on any lot included in the lot merger, prior to recordation.
Once all documents are recorded the Owner/Developer is responsible to make sure the electronic file and/or copy of all recorded documents are sent to the associated plan checker in the Engineering Division. Once the City receives the recorded copies the process will be deemed complete and building permit may be issued.

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Improvement Plan (Right-of-Way Improvements)

All construction performed in the Public Right-of-way, Alleys and Easements will require a permit from the Engineering Division. All the items listed below are required to process and issue a permit.

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Grading and Erosion Control Plan

Plans showing earthwork alteration to existing topography to ensure slope stability, protection of property, erosion control, water quality, and landform preservation and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of persons, property, and the environment in accordance with applicable City Council policies and the standards established in the Engineering Design and Processing Manual and Grading Regulation Manual (3MB). Plans need to be prepared by licensed professionals as authorized by the California Business and Professions Code.

Plans must conform to the following formats:

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Minor Grading Plan
  • Minor Grading Memorandum (Please contact Engineering Division for latest version)
  • Minor Grading Review and Permit Fee: Please see Plan Review and Processing Fees 
  • Minor Grading Standard Plan 24” X 36” (132 KB), (133 KB) 

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Grant/Relinquish Right-of-way Access

During the project development (entitlement or plan review) it might be necessary to:

  • acquire a new access to the project site from the adjacent right-of-way
  • close an existing drive or access to the adjacent right-of-way

Typically, unless shown on a map, the grant or relinquishment of access drawing (exhibit) is prepared on a (8.5" x 11") size sheet by a land surveyor licensed by the State of California and accompanied by a grant deed and legal description. The requirement for grant or relinquishment of access to right-of-way is a condition of approval from an approved discretionary action (land use permit or tentative map).

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Right-Of-Way Dedication

Typically, unless shown on a map, the dedication drawing is prepared on a (8.5" x 11") size Sheet by a land surveyor licensed by the State of California and accompanied with a grant deed and legal description. The requirement for dedication of right-of-way is a condition of approval from an approved discretionary action (land use permit or tentative map).

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Right-Of-Way Vacation

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Easement Dedication

Grants of Public Easements - Typically, unless shown on a map, the easement drawing is prepared on a (8.5" x 11") size sheet by a land surveyor licensed by the State of California and accompanied by a grant deed and legal description. The requirement for the easement is either a condition of approval from an approved discretionary action (land use permit or tentative map), or the proposed construction of public facilities (such as water, sewer, storm drains, etc.) on private property.

The following are samples of standard grant of easements. All easements granted to the City must follow the same format.

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City Granting Easement

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Easement Vacation

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Encroachment Removal Agreement (ERA)

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Sidewalk Café ERA

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